SC System 3 Portable DJ System A B GAIN PITCH A B EQ LOOP TRIG LOOP TRIG VINYL DECK VINYL DECK PITCH FX FX EQ EQ EQ FX FX GAIN MASTER PLAY CUE SYNC TAP PLAY CUE SYNC TAP User Manual
Important Safety Instructions • Read and follow the provided instructions before operating the SC System 3. • Adhere to all warnings and security advices, and retain this document for future reference. Installation: Install the SC System 3 in accordance with the provided instructions Power Supply: • The SCS.3m should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the voltage and frequency marked on its rear panel and/or its AC adapter.
Contents Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1 1.1. Welcome to the SC System 3 ....................................................................................... 1 1.2. Overview ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.3. Unpacking ..............................................................................
Contents 5. 6. 7. Installing and Configuring DaRouter® and Traktor LE .................................................. 25 5.1. Downloading DaRouter and Traktor LE ..................................................................... 25 5.2. Installing on Windows® ............................................................................................. 25 5.2.1. Installing DaRouter ........................................................................................ 25 5.2.2.
Contents 8. Using the SC System 3 for generic MIDI Control .......................................................... 77 8.1. SCS.3m Standalone Configuration ............................................................................. 77 8.1.1. Selecting MIDI Channel ................................................................................ 77 8.1.2. Selecting Built-in Presets............................................................................... 78 8.1.3.
Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Welcome to the SC System 3! Thank you for purchasing the SC System 3, one of the most advanced touch sensitive DJ control systems ever created. The SC System 3 integrates touch sensitive technology with Native Instrument’s award winning Traktor LE software to allow you to interact with your music in ways previously not possible with traditional DJ gear.
Unpacking 1.3 Unpacking Please check that you have received the following items: (1) (2) (1) (3) (1) (1) (1) (1) SCS.3m unit SCS.
Connecting the SCS.3 Controllers 2. Connecting the SCS.3 Controllers In this section we will briefly describe how to connect the SC System 3. 2.1 Remove the Rear Panels Open the rear panel of the SCS.3m and two SCS.3d controllers. On the SCS.3m (Figure 2.1), you will find: (2) USB type “A” sockets (1) USB type “B” socket (1) 8 mm 12 VDC power supply USB TYPE A USB TYPE B 8mm 12 VDC Figure 2.1 On the SCS.3d, you will find a USB type “B” socket. (Figure 2.2) USB TYPE B Figure 2.
Connect the SC System 3 2.2 Connect the SC System 3 A. Connect the USB type “B” connector to the SCS.3m USB “B” socket and the other end of the USB cable to your computer’s USB port. B. Before connecting other devices, connect the SCS.3m to power. C. Thanks to the SCS.3m integrated USB hub and the wire management options, you can now connect the two SCS.3d’s either by routing the USB cables through the sides of the SCS.3d’s and SCS.3m, or out the back of the SCS.
SCS.3m Description 3. SCS.3m Description 3.1 SCS.3m – Traditional Mixer Comparisons The SCS.3m was created to give you control of most common mixer functionality. You can see that the layout on the SCS.3m is symmetrical and that we are emulating a 2-channel mixer, similar to a typical 10” “Battle mixer.” Keeping this comparison in mind will help you to understand the different features of the SCS.3m. Let’s begin by comparing the different control groups on the SCS.
Channel Fader 3.1.3 Channel Fader 1O 1O O O The Channel Faders (also called line faders, upfaders, etc.) control the volume of their associated channel before the signal gets to the Crossfader. The touch sensitive strips on the SCS.3m act just like the Channel Faders on a traditional mixer, allowing you to adjust the volume of the channel. Like the Crossfader, the Channel Fader on the SCS.3m has a row of LEDs next to it that will indicate its position. (Figure 3.3) Figure 3.3 3.1.
SCS.3m Top Panel Functional groups 3.2 SCS.3m Top Panel Functional groups FX EQ EQ Q FX The SCS.3m has 10 functional groups. (Figure 3.5) MASTER 6 Figure 3.5 Let’s read a brief description of each of them.
Deck Switch 3.2.1 Deck Switch MASTER FX EQ Q EQ Q FX The Deck Switch button allows for each side of the SCS.3m to be switched between 2 virtual decks. Each side can be toggled independently, thus allowing 4 channels to be controlled in a conventional 2-channel design. (Figure 3.6) In each Deck Switcher, there is a backlit letter (either A and C, or B and D) to indicate which virtual channel that side of the SCS.3m is controlling. The SCS.
Slider Section 3.2.2 Slider Section FX EQ Q EQ Q FX The slider section features 4 virtual sliders per deck, which can be toggled to control EQ or FX (or any other MIDI assignable control). (Figure 3.8) The value of each slider is shown on the LEDs next to it. If you switch the Slider Section to a different mode (for instance, from EQ to FX mode), the SCS.3m will remember your settings and restore them when you switch back. MASTER Figure 3.8 The sliders on the SCS.
EQ/FX Mode Switches 3.2.3 EQ/FX Mode Switches FX EQ Q EQ Q FX These buttons will toggle the Slider Section and Button Section between EQ controls and FX controls. Allows for 4 buttons and 4 sliders per deck. When switching modes the latest values for that mode will be displayed. (Figure 3.10) MASTER Figure 3.10 3.2.4 Channel Fader FX EQ Q EQ Q FX The Channel Fader is always assigned to control each channel’s volume (even when you are in EQ/FX mode).
Button Section 3.2.5 Button Section FX EQ Q EQ Q FX The Button Section consists of four buttons with multicolor feedback for control of on screen buttons or triggers. These can be assigned to EQ kills, FX engage, or other MIDI assignable features. (Figure 3.12) The buttons next to each Channel Fader can be assigned to anything you want. You might see them controlling the effects in Native Instrument’s Traktor, triggering clips in Ableton Live, or samples and loops in Serato Scratch Live™.
Master Mode Button 3.2.7 Master Mode Button FX EQ Q EQ FX When the Master Mode Button is engaged, the Channel Faders and Crossfader temporarily become controls for monitor volume, master volume, and monitor mix. The VU meters also display the master levels for checking a clean output signal from your computer. To enter “Master” mode, press and hold the Master button. The SCS.3m will remain in Master mode as long as you hold your finger on the Master button. (Figure 3.14) MASTER Figure 3.14 3.2.
Channel Level Meter 3.2.9 Channel Level Meter FX EQ Q EQ FX The Channel Level Meter indicates the volume of each channel like a traditional DJ mixer. (Figure 3.17) MASTER Figure 3.17 3.2.10 Channel Strip FX EQ Q EQ FX The Slider, Button, Mode Switchers, Channel Fader, Level Meter, and Monitor Button all constitute a traditional channel strip. The Channel Strip can be switched between decks A/C on the left side and B/D on the right side of the SCS.3m to control up to 4 software channels.
SCS.3m Rear Panel 3.3 SCS.3m Rear Panel The SCS.3m has 4 USB type “A” sockets. Two of them are located in the Rear Panel (Figure 3.19), USB TYPE A USB TYPE A Figure 3.19 The other 2 are located in the Inner Rear Panel. (Figure 3.20) USB TYPE A Figure 3.20 These USB jacks can be used to connect additional SCS.3 controllers, mass storage devices (such as flash drives), external computer mouse, or any other USB components. Please keep in mind that the USB hub on the SCS.
Inner Rear Panel 3.3.1 Inner Rear Panel When the back panel is off, you will see the following sockets within the Inner Rear Panel (Figure 3.21): (2) USB type “A” sockets (1) USB type “B” socket (1) 8 mm 12 VDC power supply socket USB TYPE A USB TYPE B 8mm 12 VDC Figure 3.
SCS.3d Description 4. SCS.3d Description 4.1 SCS.3d – Traditional Deck Comparisons The SCS.3d was developed to give you the kind of control normally associated with CD decks, but in a small, portable layout. Just like its more traditional counterparts, the SCS.3d is broken up into 3 main areas; Platter Area, Pitch Fader, and Transport Buttons. Let’s begin by describing each area. 4.1.1 “Platter” Area The Platter Area is where the user manipulates a song. (Figure 4.
Transport Buttons 4.1.3 Transport Buttons Your Transport Buttons are where you play, pause, and stop a track. (Figure 4.3) On the SCS.3d, we have also included the SYNC and TAP buttons in this area. In fact, the PLAY, CUE, SYNC, and TAP buttons are “tactile” buttons, not touch sensitive like the rest of the SCS.3d. These buttons are global and have the same function in all modes on the SCS.3d. Figure 4.3 Next page; SCS.3d Top Functional Groups.
SCS.3d Top Panel Functional groups 4.2 SCS.3d Top Panel Functional groups The SCS.3d has 5 functional groups. (Figure 4.4) Figure 4.4 Let’s read a brief description of each of them.
gain/Pitch Sliders 4.2.1 gain/Pitch Sliders (Figure 4.5) The Gain Slider is located in the top left corner of the SCS.3d. It controls the gain for whatever deck that SCS.3d is controlling. However, Gain is different than volume. Think of gain as the output of the deck before it is affected by the volume fader. For example, if a deck is excessively loud (even when you bring your mixer volume down) you would need to adjust the gain to fix this problem.
FX Mode 4.2.2.1 FX Mode FX Mode usually turns the StanTouch Control Area into 3 vertically aligned “sliders” (or virtual faders). (Figure 4.7) These 3 sliders would then be mapped to the effects functionality in whatever software you are using. Figure 4.7 4.2.2.2 EQ Mode Like FX Mode, EQ Mode usually turns the StanTouch Control Area into 3 vertical sliders. (Figure 4.8) These 3 sliders would then be mapped to a 3 band EQ in your software. Figure 4.8 4.2.2.
Trigger Mode 4.2.2.4 Trigger Mode The Trigger Mode lays out the control area into a number of buttons and it would typically be used to set and recall cue points. (Figure 4.10) Figure 4.10 4.2.2.5 Vinyl Mode Vinyl Mode makes another major change to the StanTouch Control Area, this time creating 2 different zones – one around the outer edge of the circle, and the other vertically aligned in the middle. (Figure 4.11) This mode would usually be used to directly manipulate a song.
Deck Switcher 4.2.2.6 Deck Switcher Just like on the SCS.3m, the Deck Switch button allows us to double the amount of control possible with the SCS.3d. (Figure 4.12) Pressing the DECK button toggles the SCS.3d between 2 virtual decks. This makes it possible to easily control all 4 decks in Traktor PRO with the 2 SCS.3ds in this package (the SCS.3d on the left would toggle between Traktor decks A and C, and the SCS.3d on the right would toggle between decks B and D). Figure 4.12 4.2.
StanTouch Control Area 4.2.4 StanTouch Control Area The StanTouch Control Area is really the “star” of the show on the SCS.3d, and it is where your hand will be spending most of its time. (Figure 4.14) From cueing tracks to adjusting EQs, this is where you will be working. Figure 4.14 4.2.5 Transport Controls The Transport controls are the 4 buttons at the bottom of the SCS.3d. (Figure 4.15) Because these controls are so often used; we have chunky buttons that give a good click when you press them.
SCS.3d Rear Panel 4.3 SCS.3d Rear Panel The SCS.3d has a single USB type B connector. (Figure 4.16) USB TYPE B Figure 4.16 Use the included USB cable to connect this to one of the type A connectors on the SCS.3m. You can either choose to use the wire management guides to bring the cable out of the side of the SCS.3d and into one of the internal ports on the SCS.3m, or you can come out of the top of the SCS.3d and connect to one of the exterior ports on the SCS.3m.
Installing and Configuring DaRouter and Traktor LE 5. Installing and Configuring DaRouter and Traktor LE 5.1 Downloading DaRouter and Traktor LE Go to www.stantondj.com/scs3m/install - and follow the instructions to download the Traktor LE software and DaRouter software. Then, just follow the installation instructions provided in their related wizards. If you already have Traktor LE (or another DJ application) previously installed in your computer, just check for their related presets. 5.
Installing DaRouter on Windows 3. To install SCS.3 DaRouter click Next. (Figure 5.3) Figure 5.3 4. Choose the Installation Type (Figure 5.4) Figure 5.4 5. Select I accept the agreement and click Next. (Figure 5.5) Figure 5.
Installing DaRouter on Windows 6. The following messages will appear. Read the SCS.3 DaRouter Warning and click OK. (Figure 5.6) Figure 5.6 7. Select No, not this time and click Next. (Figure 5.7) Figure 5.7 8. Select Install the software automatically and click Next. (Figure 5.8) Figure 5.
Installing DaRouter on Windows 9. Click Continue Anyway. (Figure 5.9) Figure 5.9 10. Click Finish to close Bome’s Virtual MIDI Port wizard. (Figure 5.10) Figure 5.
Installing DaRouter on Windows 11. Click Next. (Figure 5.11) Figure 5.11 12. Click Finish to exit DaRouter Setup Wizard. (Figure 5.12) Figure 5.
Installing Traktor LE on Windows 5.2.2 1. Installing Traktor LE Double click the Traktor folder. (Figure 5.13) Figure 5.13 2. Double click the Traktor Setup file. (Figure 5.14) Figure 5.14 3. If the following Security Warning message appears, click Run. (Figure 5.15) Figure 5.
Installing Traktor LE on Windows 4. To start Traktor installation, click Next. (Figure 5.16) Figure 5.16 5. Read the License Agreement, check its related box, and click Next. (Figure 5.17) Figure 5.17 6. Select a Setup Type and click Next. (Figure 5.18) Figure 5.
Installing Traktor LE on Windows 7. If you are using the Audio 8 DJ or Audio 4 DJ audio interfaces, select the proper options, and click Next. If you are using any other audio interface just click Next. (Figure 5.19) Figure 5.19 8. Click Next to begin Traktor configuration. (Figure 5.20) Figure 5.20 9. You have completed the Traktor Setup. Click Finish. (Figure 5.21) Figure 5.
Activating Traktor LE on Windows 5.2.3 Activating Traktor LE To launch Traktor LE, double click the icon located in your desktop or go to Start\Programs\Native Instruments\Traktor\ and double click the Traktor icon. 1. After launching Traktor LE, the following window will appear. Click Activate. (Figure 5.22) Figure 5.22 2. If the following message appears, click OK. (Figure 5.23) Figure 5.23 3. Please log in using your e-mail address and password and click Log in. (Figure 5.24) Figure 5.
Activating Traktor LE on Windows 4. Please provide information about your musical profile and click OK. (Figure 5.25) Figure 5.25 5. Enter the serial number from the enclosed Traktor LE Serial Number Card and click Activate. (Figure 5.26) Figure 5.26 6. All selected products have been activated. Click Exit. (Figure 5.27) Figure 5.27 You have successfully installed and activated Traktor LE in your Windows computer.
Installing DaRouter on Mac 5.3 Installing on Mac Now we will briefly describe how to install DaRouter and Traktor LE in your Macintosh® computer. 5.3.1 1. Installing DaRouter Double click the DaRouter compressed file. (Figure 5.28) Figure 5.28 2. Double click DaRouter installer. (Figure 5.29) Figure 5.29 3. To begin the SCS.3 DaRouter installation process, click Continue. (Figure 5.30) Figure 5.
Installing DaRouter on Mac 4. Read the License Agreement and click Continue. (Figure 5.31) Figure 5.31 If the following message appears click Agree. (Figure 5.32) Figure 5.32 5. Click Install. (Figure 5.33) Figure 5.
Installing DaRouter on Mac 6. The software was successfully installed. Click Close. (Figure 5.34) Figure 5.34 To launch Stanton the SCS.3 DaRouter, double click the icon located in your desktop or go to your Applications folder and double click the Stanton SCS.3 DaRouter icon.
Installing Traktor LE on Mac 5.3.2 1. Installing Traktor LE Double click the Traktor folder. (Figure 5.35) Figure 5.35 2. Double click the Traktor installer. (Figure 5.36) Figure 5.36 3. To start Traktor installation click Continue. (Figure 5.37) Figure 5.37 4. Read the License Agreement and click Continue. (Figure 5.38) Figure 5.
Installing Traktor LE on Mac If the following message appears click Agree. (Figure 5.39) Figure 5.39 5. Click Install to perform a standard installation. (Figure 5.40) Figure 5.40 6. Click Restart to finish installing this software. (Figure 5.41) Figure 5.
Activating Traktor LE on Mac 5.3.3 Activating Traktor LE To launch Traktor, double click the icon located in your desktop or go to your Applications folder and double click the Traktor’s icon. 1. To activate Traktor, click Activate. (Figure 5.42) Figure 5.42 2. Please log in using your e-mail address and password. Click Log in. (Figure 5.43) Figure 5.43 3. Enter the serial number from the enclosed Traktor LE Serial Number Card and click Activate. (Figure 5.44) Figure 5.
Configuring DaRouter 4. All selected products have been activated. Click Exit. (Figure 5.45) Figure 5.45 5.4 Configuring DaRouter When you run the SCS.3 DaRouter, you will get the following screen…(Figure 5.46) To use DaRouter with your SC System controllers and Traktor LE, select the “SCS3 System Traktor LE” preset from the Active Preset drop-down. Figure 5.46 DaRouter can be broken down into 3 different sections going from top to bottom.
Configuring DaRouter The Preset Section (Figure 5.47) • Active Preset – tells you the currently selected preset. This is a drop-down box that can be used to select any presets that are either loaded by default, or have been manually loaded by the user. For the SC System 3 with Traktor LE functionality described in this manual, select “SCS3 System Traktor LE” from the drop-down. • Reload button – This button reloads the currently selected preset.
Configuring DaRouter The Activity Monitor (Figure 5.49) The Activity Monitor lets you know what is happening with DaRouter. There are 3 symbols here, an arrow, a square, and another arrow. The first arrow lights up blue to let you know when DaRouter is receiving MIDI data from your controllers. The square lights up to let you know that DaRouter is processing rules. The last arrow lets you know when DaRouter is sending MIDI out to your application.
Configuring Traktor LE 5.5 Configuring Traktor LE Because Traktor LE comes bundled with the SC System 3, it has support built-in and is easy to configure. When you run Traktor LE for the first time, you should see the Setup Wizard open. It will look something like this… (Figure 5.50) Figure 5.50 If you run Traktor LE and do not see this window, you can run the Setup Wizard manually by going to Help > Start Setup Wizard.
Using the SC System 3 with Traktor LE 6. Using the SC System 3 with Traktor LE 6.1 A Traktor Tour In this quick tour, we will briefly describe Traktor LE’s Decks, Mixer, and Browser sections. 6.1.1 Decks (Figure 6.1) Figure 6.1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Track Cover Icon: Displays the cover art of the loaded track. Track-Info: Displays information about the loaded track. Customize displayed information in Preferences > Layout Manager > Deck Details > Deck Header.
Mixer 9. Key-Lock: Activates or deactivates the Key Lock feature. 10. Pitch Adjust: Increases and decreases the tempo of the playing track incrementally. 11. Transport Controls: Playback and Current Cue Point control. Play and Cue functionality are explained later in this manual. 12. Loop Controls: Sets automatic and manual Loops. 13. Open/Close Advanced Panel: Opens or closes the Advanced Control Panels. With Traktor LE the Advanced panel allows you to adjust the beat grid of the song.
Browser 7. Cue button: • Pre-listen to a track over the internal Traktor Mixer. • If Tick is activated, click the Cue button to make the beat-tick audible on that deck. 8. Pan button: Controls the channel balance between the left and the right stereo channels. 9. Automatic Crossfade Buttons: • Clicking on these buttons automatically moves the Crossfader left or right. • Click again to stop transition. 10 Incremental Crossfade Buttons: Each click on these buttons steps moves the Crossfader left or right.
Browser 6. Browser Tree: • Track Collection: contains all Tracks imported to your Collection. They are automatically sorted by Artist, Release, Label, or Genre. • Playlists: contains all your Traktor Playlists. • Explorer: browse your hard drive for music tracks. This can be useful in finding tracks that have not been imported. • iTunes: provides direct access to your iTunes Library, including all playlists. • History: contains the history playlist.
SCS.3m - Controller Overview 6.2 SCS.3m - Controller Overview The SCS.3m has two basic operational modes called EQ and FX modes. Therefore, when you press the EQ or the FX button, the functionality of the sliders above them and the buttons located in the middle of the mixer section will change accordingly. The following graphic will help you to understand how the SCS.3m will work in each mode.
Mixer Section 6.2.1. Mixer Section 6.2.1.1. Faders FX EQ Q EQ Q FX The faders on the SCS.3m are dual use, depending on whether the MASTER button is activated or not. When the MASTER button is blue, the SCS.3m is running in what we will call “normal mode” meaning that the faders control what you would expect them to (the channel volumes and crossfader).
Mode Buttons 6.2.2 Mode Buttons FX EQ Q FX EQ Q In the middle of the SCS.3m, there are 2 “Mode Buttons” per side (4 buttons total). They are labeled EQ and FX. (Figure 6.7) MASTER Figure 6.7 MASTER MASTER Figure 6.8 Let’s outline the function of each preset individually. 51 FX EQ Q EQ Q FX FX EQ Q EQ FX These Mode Buttons not only affect the performance of the sliders above them, but also the buttons in the middle of the Mixer Section. (Figure 6.
EQ Mode 6.2.2.1 EQ Mode Pressing the EQ button puts the channel into EQ mode, and lights the EQ button red so you know what mode it is in. As you would expect, this mode allows you to adjust the EQ on the selected deck. But EQ mode also gives you access to “Transport” controls (PLAY, CUE, etc). When the deck is paused, the top slider allows you to move the waveform of the deck and cue the track. When it is playing, it can be “nudged” to temporarily slow down or speed up the track (like a pitch bend).
FX Mode 6.2.2.2. FX Mode In Traktor LE, there are 3 built-in effects available to you, and a separate FX send on each channel (FX 1 and 2). You enter FX mode by pressing the FX Preset button. It will light red to let you know the channel is in FX mode. Let’s take a look at what the different controls do in FX mode. FX Select – This slider allows you to select which built-in Traktor effect is being controlled. (Figure 6.
SCS.3d - Controller Overview 6.3 SCS.3d - Controller Overview 6.3.1 Deck Section Unlike the SCS.3m, the SCS.3d has several modes it can operate in, determined by what is selected in the MODE SWITCHER section (FX, EQ, LOOP, TRIG, VINYL, and DECK). Please note that the selected mode will affect how the StanTouch Control Area is laid out, and remember that the LEDs located in the surface will give you a visual reference about how the SCS.3d is configured. 6.3.1.1 Static (global) Controls (Figure 6.
Vinyl Mode 6.3.1.2 Vinyl Mode You will use Vinyl Mode to scratch and otherwise manipulate the song loaded into the deck. Below a brief description of the Vinyl Mode 1 (Scratch Mode) and Vinyl Mode 2 (Mix Mode). 6.3.1.2.1 Vinyl Mode 1 (Scratch Mode) (Figure 6.14) Figure 6.14 If you press the VINYL button once, it will light up red to indicate that Vinyl Mode 1 is active. Vinyl Mode 1 is used for cueing up songs and scratching.
Vinyl Mode 2 (Mix Mode) So let’s take a look at the following example… The solid circle represents a held touch, and the “bulls’ eye” represents a tap. So holding one point while tapping another would produce a short scratching type effect. If you were to modify this slightly and turn both touches into taps (instead of keeping one finger on the control area), you would create a sound very similar to a backspin. (Figure 6.16) Figure 6.16 6.3.1.2.2 Vinyl Mode 2 (Mix Mode) (Figure 6.17) Figure 6.
Vinyl Mode 2 (Mix Mode) If you press the VINYL button twice, it will light up purple instead of red. This tells you that you are now in Vinyl Mode 2. Vinyl Mode 2 is used for manually mixing tracks together. The control area is still broken up into the same 2 zones as Vinyl Mode 1. (Figure 6.18) This time the outer edge controls a very fine pitch bend and the center strip lets you make precise adjustments to the PITCH slider. Figure 6.
Loop Mode 6.3.1.3 Loop Mode (Figure 6.22) Figure 6.22 In the next page, we will briefly describe how the Loop Mode works.
Loop Mode Loop Mode breaks up the control area into 3 big buttons. These buttons control the automatic looping in Traktor LE. Auto looping uses the BPM of the loaded track to automatically create a musically pleasing sounding loop. (Figure 6.23) Figure 6.23 The right and left buttons move the auto loop value up and down. You can see what value is selected in the software by looking at the bottom of the deck. In this example, a value of 2 beats is selected. (Figure 6.24) Figure 6.
Trigger Mode 6.3.1.4 Trigger Mode (Figure 6.26) Figure 6.26 Trigger Mode gives you the ability to select and load tracks into the decks in Traktor LE. The outer control area scrolls quickly through your library. The inner strip scrolls through songs slowly. Use this to select the track you want to load. (Figure 6.27) The 2 trigger buttons located at the bottom load the selected song into either deck A or B. The 2 trigger buttons located at the top load the next song in your browser into a deck. Figure 6.
FX Mode 6.3.1.5 FX Mode (Figure 6.28) Figure 6.28 FX Mode gives you control over each deck effects. In this mode, the center control area is broken up into 3 vertically aligned sliders. (Figure 6.29) The left slider controls the dry/wet ratio of the effect. Dry means no effects, and wet means that the effects are present. So this fader allows you to control how much of the selected effect is added to the deck output. The middle slider is the “Effect Parameter” control.
EQ Mode 6.3.1.6 EQ Mode (Figure 6.30) Figure 6.30 This mode allows you to adjust the EQ for the selected deck. EQ stands for equalization. In simple terms, equalization is the process in which a sound engineer uses an equalizer to adjust/modify an audio signal. It could be to compensate for a particular problem or just to sweeten a mix. In fact, DJs use EQ for many of the same reasons. Equalizers can be used to bring out certain parts of the sound, or as effects.
Your First DJ Mix 7. Your First DJ Mix 7.1 A Quick Mix This section will walk you through doing your first mix. It can be followed step by step, but it might be a good idea to read through it once first so you can get your head around the process. 7.1.1 Loading a Song into a Deck There are many ways to load a song into a specific deck in Traktor LE. To load a track into a Deck, start by pressing the TRIG button on one of the SCS.3ds.
Setting a Cue Point 7.1.2 Setting a Cue Point The easiest way to set a cue point in Traktor LE is to scrub the play marker to the position you want to set the cue point, and then press the CUE button (either in Traktor LE or on a SCS.3d). You will see a white triangle appear in the song’s waveform to indicate a cue has been set. (Figure 7.2) Figure 7.2 To manipulate a track loaded into one of the decks, we use the SCS.3d in VINYL mode. So put the appropriate SCS.
Using Cue Points 7.1.3 Using Cue Points Now that the cue point has been set, there are different behaviors you might see depending on how the CUE button is used. • On a paused deck, clicking cue sets a new current cue point at the current play position. In Snap Mode, this cue point will snap to the beat nearest the play position. • When the track is paused and cued up to the current cue point, click and hold the cue button to pre-listen to the cue placement.
Sync’ing Two Decks Make sure the song in Deck B is cued to the beginning of the beat (you should already have the cue set from earlier). When you are ready to start your mix, press PLAY on Deck B. (Figure 7.6) Figure 7.6 Now that the song is playing, we are going to take advantage of a feature in Traktor LE called SYNC. SYNC allows you to match the tempo of 2 songs automatically. So reach over and press the SYNC button, and these 2 songs should align to the same tempo.
Manually Mixing Songs 7.1.5 Manually Mixing Songs Sometimes you will run into songs that will not stay in sync, either because Traktor LE was not able to analyze the track properly, or because it does not have a perfect, machine-created beat. In these cases, you cannot rely on the SYNC function and will need to match the beats manually. This will seem difficult at first, but gets much easier with practice.
Manually Mixing Songs In Figure 7.9, you can see the BPM in the Traktor LE Deck A is 131.00, and that the pitch is centered. To change the pitch, you drag your finger across the PITCH slider in the direction you need the pitch to go. Sliding towards you increases the speed, and away from you decreases it. Figure 7.9 Once you have the BPM set, you are ready to proceed. Let’s put on the headphones and listen to the deck in cue.
Manually Mixing Songs In Vinyl Mode 2, look at the pattern of lights on the control area of the SCS.3d. These give you a visual reference for the separation between the songs. (Figure 7.11) Figure 7.11 At the top and bottom of the PITCH slider on the SCS.3d, there are buttons that will “nudge” the pitch of the song faster or slower. (Figure 7.12) Note that these buttons do not trigger if you start touching the slider outside of their area and move your finger in.
Manually Mixing Songs MASTER Figure 7.13 70 FX EQ Q EQ Q FX Once you have successfully matched the BPMs, press the CUE button on the new track to bring it back to the original cue point you had set earlier. When you are ready, drop in the new track. Quickly align the tracks to compensate for being early or late in your drop in (you should already have your speed dialed in, so no need to change that). When the tracks are aligned, start bringing the crossfader over. (Figure 7.
Fading between Two Decks 7.1.6 Fading between Two Decks Take your finger and slowly move it from left to right, just like you were pushing a fader. As you move it across you should hear the song playing in Deck B getting louder. Now you’re mixing! (Figure 7.14) Continue until the crossfader reaches the right edge. That’s it! To continue mixing, stop the song in Deck A, load a new song in that deck, and repeat the process we just went through (set cue, SYNC tracks, move crossfader).
Using the EQs 7.1.7 Using the EQs FX EQ Q EQ Q FX Make sure the EQ controls on the SCS.3m are activated by using the EQ button above the channel strip. (Figure 7.16) MASTER Figure 7.16 The EQ is broken down into 3 frequency ranges – Low, Mid, and High. The sliders above the EQ button are laid out like this…(Figure 7.17) Figure 7.17 Make sure that the channel you are using is set to EQ by pressing the EQ button and making sure it lights up red.
Using the Effects (FX) 7.1.8 Using the Effects (FX) Just like in EQ mode, the first thing you want to do is to put the controller into FX mode by pressing the FX button. On the SCS.3m this is located just above the channel strip, and on the SCS.3d it’s in the Mode Switcher area between the Gain and Pitch sliders. The effects sections in Traktor LE are located above each deck. As you can see, there are 2 different effects you can use at any given time. (Figure 7.18) Figure 7.
Using the Effects (FX) FX EQ Q EQ Q FX To select which effect is loaded into FX 1 or FX 2, move your finger across the top slider of the SCS.3m, or tap the FX button on the SCS.3d. In either case, you will see the effect change in the program as you do this. Using either controller, let’s select the Reverb effect for Deck A. (Figure 7.19) MASTER Figure 7.19 FX EQ Q EQ Q FX Now that we have an effect selected let’s engage it by pressing the FX On/Off Toggle button. (Figure 7.20) MASTER Figure 7.
Using the Effects (FX) FX EQ Q EQ Q FX Use a more “Wet” signal for a strong effect over the song or a more “Dry” signal for slightly changing the sound of the song. The first vertical fader in FX mode adjusts the Wet/Dry amount of the selected effect. (Figure 7.21) MASTER Figure 7.21 Feel free to select the other available effects and see how the Effect Parameter slider affects each of them. FX EQ Q EQ Q FX The second fader changes FX control. This will modify the main parameter for the effect.
Next Steps In parallel to the FX 1 and FX 2 modules, there are also dedicated filters for each deck in Traktor. The filter control allows only certain frequencies to be passed into the mix while other frequencies are removed (or filtered). The filter control can be used either as an effect for drastic changes to a song or as a tool when mixing to remove certain parts of a song while mixing it in. FX EQ Q EQ Q FX The last fader in the group allows you to sweep those filters.
Using the SC System 3 for generic MIDI Control 8. Using the SC System 3 for generic MIDI Control In addition to the Traktor LE specific operation, the SC System 3 can be used as a powerful MIDI controller solution for any MIDI compatible application by selecting a different preset. If you are not using Traktor, please check the Stanton website and forums to see if there is a specific preset available for your favorite application. The SCS.3d and SCS.
Selecting Built-in Presets 8.1.2 Selecting Built-in Presets The SCS.3m comes with built-in intelligent firmware presets for different mapping configurations of the sliders and buttons. For instance, the default functionality of the SCS.3m shows sliders as boost /kill for “EQ mode”, but both the LED feedback and slider message output can be changed depending on what your MIDI application accepts as an incoming message.
Advance Control of Built-in Presets Absolute Sliders Absolute Sliders exactly follow your finger’s position on the surface and feature multiple touches. These are good for controls like volume or effect settings. For instance, the preset with all Absolute Sliders could be mapped towards controlling a digital audio workstation. Relative Sliders Relative Sliders follow the gestures of your finger but do not send absolute position.
Selecting Presets 8.2.1 Selecting Presets To use the generic preset for MIDI mapping with the SCS.3d, you need to select the proper preset in DaRouter. Depending on how you intend to use the SCS.3d with your application, you will need to select one of the following presets. Preset Name Functionality GEN Single SCS.3d This preset is used when only one SCS.3d is required for performance. Only one deck is enabled so this preset will not switch between deck A/B.
Troubleshooting 9. 1) Troubleshooting When I connect the SCS.3m to my computer, it seems to work normally, but nothing connected to its USB ports (like the SCS.3d controllers and/or other external devices) works properly. This usually happens when the SCS.3m is not getting power. Verify that your SCS.3m is plugged into mains power via the included adapter. If it is, verify that the outlet you are plugged into is working properly. 2) I have my SCS.
Specifications 10. Specifications SCS.3m Control Specifications (physical): 17 Buttons 11 Sliders 2 Level Meters SCS.3m Control Specifications (banked in firmware): 39 Sliders 36 Buttons 6 Level Meters SCS.3d Control Specifications (physical): 8 Buttons 2 Sliders 3 Sliders (StanTouch area) 5 Button (StanTouch area) 1 Circular Control w/ 1 slider (StanTouch area) SCS.
Appendix - Audio Cable APPENDIX Audio Cable The SC System 3 comes with a special audio cable. Normally, when you venture into digital DJing, you would be required to purchase, along with the controller, a separate audio interface (soundcard) to use with it. Mostly, this is because DJing requires at least 2 stereo outputs – one to play back the main audio and one to feed the headphones so you can listen to songs before they go to the main speakers (this is so you can cue up songs, match beats, etc).
APPENDIX - Audio Interface Configuration Audio Interface Configuration The content of this Appendix is organized in four brief sections: • • • • Configuring your audio interface Setting up a Native Instrument’s audio interface Setting up a different audio interface Setting your outputs Configuring Your Audio Interface Setting up the audio in Traktor is easy, but considering that there is not any “standard” hardware, there are many variables. (Figure A.
APPENDIX - Setting Up a Different Audio Interface In the Please choose your setup drop-down, you will find a list of manufacturers. If you have an A8DJ or A4DJ, leave the -No or Other Controllers-option. In the Please choose your device drop-down you will find configurations for both of those audio interfaces. Since we are using the SCS.3m as a mixer, be sure to select the Internal Mixer option that is appropriate for your NI interface. When you are done, click Apply.
APPENDIX - Setting Your Outputs Setting Your Outputs Figure A.4 Go to Preferences\Output Routing. • • • • Mixing Mode: select Internal. Output Monitor: is the output for your headphones. Output Master: is the main left and right stereo output that goes to your speakers. Output Record: is an additional output that can be assigned to an external recorder, booth monitor, etc. If your outputs are not labeled like the ones displayed above and you are not sure which is which, here is a good rule of thumb.
APPENDIX - Traktor LE MIDI Interface Configuration Traktor LE MIDI Interface Configuration It is possible that the SC System 3 will not be seen as the default MIDI device even though it is connected properly. If you go through the Traktor LE Setup Wizard, but afterwards find that the SCS.3 controllers do not seem to be controlling the software properly, please follow the instructions provided in the next pages.
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