Rane - SL 1 - Serato Scratch Live

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Rane SL 1 - Serato Scratch Live

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lab price:: $539.00
list price:: $799.00
item #:: dig-336

the lab review

OVERVIEW
Serato Scratch is a digital djing system that works in a very similar manner to Final Scratch. The combination of the Serato Scratch system and a computer will allow you to manipulate digital music files using the traditional turntable/CD turntable setup. Using Serato's specially encoded control records (included), you can scratch and mix, just like you are using traditional records. Having been in the developmental stage for several years, Serato has partnered up Rane to release this product. With this partnership comes the Rane stamp of quality and excellent customer service, which automatically makes this a viable option to Final Scratch.

To use Serato Scratch, connect your turntables to the included hub which connects to your mixer and computer. Using the Serato software, you then locate your digital music files on your hard drive and load them into the Serato program. Now using the included control records, you can manipulate those files just as you would a traditional record. Serato's program also allows many additional digital features including beat extraction, real time tempo metering, waveform coloring based on spectral content, multiple cue points per track, and full iTunes library integration.

reviewed by mgmnt 05/23/2005

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key features

- low latency- as low as 7 milliseconds for Mac and 8 milliseconds for PC. This is what gives the system it's realistic feel. Latency can also be adjusted for slower computers.
- improved interface- many users already prefer Serato's easy-to-use interface to that of the Final Scratch. It is possible to match beats visually with the detailed track info.
- import songs live- Serato allows you to import additional tracks while files are being played (Final Scratch does not allow this)
- live sampling- Serato allows you to record a sound via mic, and then scratch it. All live.
- iTunes compatible- Serato features full iTunes library integration.
- CD ready- Serato comes ready to play both CD and vinyl and includes both encoded CDs and vinyl.
- Rane quality- Rane has developed the USB hub, ensuring the highest standards.
- accepts fixed and variable bit rate MP3s, AIFF, WAV and direct from CD. There are no plans to support WMA files at this time.
- the minimum operating system requirements are either a Mac G4, OSX 10.2.8, or a PC P3-700 running Windows XP, either with 128M of ram or more.