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Scratch Live processes audio in small chunks.
When smaller chunks are used, the movement
of the record is translated into audio more often,
which results in a lower overall system latency.
However, this requires more processing and
therefore a higher CPU load, so lower buffer size
settings require a more powerful computer to
produce uninterrupted audio. If you want tighter
control, try decreasing this setting. On the other
hand, if you experience audio dropouts, you
need to increase this setting (or use a more
powerful computer).
SeLect pRimaRy deckS
Select a combination of which two Decks to set
as the Primary Decks.
When using four decks with Scratch Live,
“Primary Decks” are the default decks displayed
in classic mode.
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FLaShing deck indicatOR
When checked, displays a ashing white border
around the Virtual Decks which currently have
keyboard focus.
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Choose to record in either  (CD quality,
smaller le size) or  (high quality, larger le
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updating FiRmWaRe
If a rmware update is available after installing a
new Scratch Live software release, an 
 button appears in the Hardware
screen.
The rmware upgrade takes approximately 10
seconds, during which time the SL 4 will not be
usable.
SampLe Rate
The current hardware sample rate is displayed
here. You can choose between 48 kHz and 96
kHz using the Sample Rate Selection switch on
the SL 4.
Setting this to 96 kHz will result in better
quality audio, although you will need to play 96
kHz audio les.
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haRdWaRe thRuS
Select which channels are set to THRU on the
SL 4. .
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tRack end WaRning
Enable this option to ash the Virtual Deck as
you approach the end of the track. The label will
start ashing 20 seconds from the end of the
record. The Track end warning does not apply to
any tracks under 1 minute long.
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When this option is checked you must have the
shift key pressed for the playback keys to trigger.
This applies to all keyboard shortcuts, including
cue points, INT mode shortcuts, and the sample
player shortcuts.
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LOck pLaying deck
Every DJ’s nightmare used to be lifting the needle
off the wrong turntable in the middle of a set.
This setting helps to avoid the digital equivalent;
loading a new track to the wrong deck. When
this option is checked, you can only load a track
if the target deck is stopped.
SORt cueS chROnOLOgicaLLy
The ve cue points can be placed in any order,
and can be dragged up and down if you wish
to reorder them. If you prefer to lock them to
chronological order, turn this option on.
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When Hot Cues are enabled, you can set cue
points simply by pressing the number keys 1
through 0 (no ctrl modier required) from your
keyboard. You can only add cues this way if the
cue point slots are empty. See “cue pOintS” On
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