Operator`s manual

RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.5.0
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Connect your CD players or turntables to
the DECK INPUTS on the Rane SL3. If you
use turntables, connect their ground wires
to the ground terminal on either the SL3 or
your mixer
*Optional Step: Connect an additional
output (such as AUX OUT) from your
mixer to the AUX INPUTS on the SL3
to record your set in Scratch Live. See
“Recording” on page 29.
2. Input Level Selection
Set each input to the correct input level
using the dip switches. Set the switches
UP for Phono (turntables) or DOWN for
Line (CD players).
3. Outputs
Connect the OUTPUTS of the SL3 to line
inputs on your mixer. Connect the AUX
output to an additional line input or AUX
input on your mixer to output the sample
player. See “SP-6 Sample Player” on
page 20.
DIP SWITCHES
AUX
LEFT
DECK
RIGHT
DECK
4. Connect the SL3 to your computer
Using the provided USB cable, connect
your SL3 to an available USB 2.0 port on
your computer.
Make sure you connect it directly to
your computer and not through a hub or
splitter.
Turntable Setup
1. Set the tone arms to the specic
recommendations of the cartridge
used, so that the needle never leaves
the record, but not heavy enough that
it heats up signicantly. Both produce
poor tracking.
2. Grounding is extremely important when
using Scratch Live. Make sure you have
good connections from the ground wires
of your turntables to the grounding
post of the SL3 or your mixer. If you
do not ground your turntables properly,
the control signal will be noisy and the
tracking of the record position will be
erratic.
3. Ensure the SL3 is set to receive a phono
level signal – See step 2 of connecting
the SL3.
CD Player Setup
Disable all built-in effects on the CD
player, including keylock/master tempo.
Ensure the SL3 is set to receive a LINE
level signal – See step 2 of connecting
the SL3.
Kensington Security Slot
You can use a Kensington
security cable to attach the SL3
to an immovable object. Each
side of the SL3 has a Kensington
Security Slot. Refer to the instructions
provided with your Kensington Lock.
Getting
Started
System Overview
The Scratch Live control records and
CDs are pressed with an audible tone
specically developed for controlling the
Scratch Live software application.
The SL3 interface converts the control
signal coming from each deck into digital
audio, to be sent via USB to the Scratch
Live software, which decodes that signal
into a stream of information based on
what the DJ is doing with the control disc.
A virtual ‘deck’ replicates the movements
of the control disc. Audio les loaded
onto the Virtual Decks are then played
back through the outputs of the hardware,
with any manipulation of the control discs
reproduced on the audio, effectively
emulating vinyl control of the les loaded
in software.
Connecting the SL3
To integrate an SL3 unit into a typical DJ
setup, connect it to your turntables (or CD
players) and mixer as follows:
1. Inputs
*
RIGHT
DECK