Rane SL2 SL2 Owner's Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0

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  • Rane SL2 | SL2 Owner's Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 1
    RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    : Rane Corporation 10802 47th Avenue West Mukilteo WA 98275-5000 USA Phone: 425-355-6000 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 2 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    in the box: 1 SL2 hardware interface. 1 Serato Scratch Live software install disc. 1 USB cable. 4 stereo RCA cables. 2 control CDs. 2 control vinyl records. 4 rubber feet for the SL2. 1 Quick Start Guide. 1 Warranty card. 1 this manual. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 3
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    14 Optional Power Supply 7 Eject 14 USB Drivers 7 Autoplay 14 ASIO (Windows) 7 Reverse Input Control 14 Core Audio (Macintosh) 7 Track Gain 14 Control Panel 7 USB Dropout Indicator 14 Installing Scratch Live 8 Mac 8 Display Modes 15 Windows 8 Important Safety Instructions
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    35 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 36 Corrupt File Descriptions and Diagnoses 37 Scope Reading and Fixes 38 SL2 Specifications 40 Declaration of Conformity 41 Factory Authorized Service 42 Limited Warranties 42 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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    Connecting the SL2. Kensington Security Slot You can use a Kensington security cable to attach the SL2 to an immovable object. Each side of the SL2 has a Kensington Security Slot. Refer to the instructions provided with your Kensington Lock. 6 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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    -(5.5mm) +(2.5mm) USB Drivers The SL2 is a dual personality device. When using Serato Scratch Live, proprietary Serato Audio Research drivers are used in place of Rane ASIO (Windows) and Core Audio (Mac) drivers. The included Rane drivers are used when Scratch Live is not running. Rane ASIO and Core
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    -screen instructions. Once the installation is complete, Scratch Live appears in the Start Menu under All Programs > Serato > Scratch Live. Because the SL2 was connected prior to installing Scratch Live, no extra hardware installation is required. Additional Windows ASIO Drivers Once Scratch Live is
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    power conducting cables. If you are still experiencing issues, you might have to adjust the placement of your setup. For example, make sure bass bins aren't directly under the turntables. for more calibration troubleshooting help see "Scope Reading and Fixes" on page 38. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH
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    Mac version) into the Scratch Live library. TIP: Adjust the size of the Files window by clicking and dragging near the three dots up or down. The vertical crates window adjusts left and right. Supported File Types Scratch Live supports using RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    to DJs. To download Whitelabel audio files and sign up to receive updates on the latest promotional releases, visit whitelabel.net. Whitelabel Audio Files Whitelabel.net audio files are a unique format (file extension wl.mp3) developed by Serato. They are specially prepared for use in Scratch Live
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    . This will not cause any problems, but you may find it distracting. You can unload the currently loaded track using the Virtual Deck eject button. TIP: Use the keyboard shortcut shiftalt-arrow to unload a track from the Virtual Deck. 12 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    When you are playing the record at normal speed, the tracking indicator should be grey. If it is mostly red there is a problem reading the control signal. Make sure your needles are clean, and check the calibration in the setup screen. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 13
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    . • Try turning off background tasks, for example, wireless networking. • If your CPU load is very high, try decreasing the Maximum Screen Updates setting in the Display tab of the Setup screen. See "Maximum Screen Updates" on page 35. 14 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    page 27. TIP: For all views you can adjust the font size by using the Font Size slider in the Library tab on the Setup screen. For all Album Art views you can adjust the album art size using the Album Art Size slider in the same area. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 15
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    . Fast forward - The fast forward function speeds up the longer you hold the button. Next track - Jump to the next track in the list. TIP: Use the keyboard shortcut F2 (left deck) or F7 (right deck) to switch to REL mode. 16 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    the two tracks are in time, but this track is slightly ahead of the other track. Bend up - Create a temporary increase in the playback speed. Use bend up if the two tracks are in time, but this track is slightly behind the other track. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 17
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    once the record is back up to normal speed. Using the control vinyl to adjust loop end points is optional Setup screen. There are 9 available loop slots per track. If a loop is set in a given slot, the background (behind the loop number) 18 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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    loop symbol, a red border will appear. -loop to the next available slot. When using an autoloop, a  save button is visible box checked and the proper range for your music selected to ensure an accurate BPM value. See "Set Auto BPM" on page 11. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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    loop" samples can be turned into a continuous track using the repeat function. Ensure there is a clean cut at the start and end of a bar. TIP: If you don't wish to use the SP-6, you can disable it in the Plugins tab on the Setup screen. 20 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    you last used, allowing you to prepare banks for easy recall at a later stage. Sample Bank A will load as the default. SP-6 Mute Buttons Use the -6 window must be opened first before enabling MIDI assign mode. See "MIDI Control" on page 23. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    Setup screen, choose DJ-FX and check Enable DJ-FX Plugin. Once enabled, the DJ-FX panel button appears in the panels area on the main screen. NOTE: The DJ-FX plugin is not visible if your Rane hardware is not connected and use the down box to RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    the Setup screen. MIDI Platters The Scratch Live Virtual Decks are not user assignable to MIDI control. MIDI devices with platters on them all send different data so user mapping is not possible. To control the platter use a natively supported controller. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR
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    setups. This is useful if you are using several MIDI devices or want to quickly switch MIDI setups without having to reassign all your controls. Native Controller Support This Scratch Live version currently has native support for the following 3rd party controllers: • Denon DJ DN-HC1000S • Denon DJ
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    box. This keyboard shortcut will also take you out of any crate or playlist that you might be in and into your main library, so you can find any track in your collection. If you then click on a crate or playlist, the search query will be cleared. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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    to update your playlists online in real time! To enable this plugin, go to the Plugins tab on the Setup screen and check the Enable Serato Playlists Plugin option. Open the History panel and you will now have access to the Serato Playlists options. 26 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR
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    , hover your mouse over the status icon for information on what type of corruption was found. See "Corrupt File Descriptions and Diagnoses" on page 37. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 27
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    select the track and use the keyboard shortcut ctrl-delete. Make sure you have the Protect library option unchecked in the Library tab of the Setup screen. • Deleting a only backs up the Scratch Live folder, not your music files. 28 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    the Setup screen. Choose either 16-bit (CD quality, smaller file size) or 24-bit (high quality, larger file size). See "Recording Bit Depth" on page 32. 8. To start a new recording without saving, simply click the record button again. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 29
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    to mix in. 6. Repeat! TIP: Instant doubles works with either Deck. See "Lock Playing Deck" on page 32. See "Instant Doubles" on page 33. 30 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    use Shift or Caps Lock. You can turn this off in the Setup screen. See "Playback Keys Use box. Select all. Copy text in edit mode. Edit text. Paste text in edit mode. Cut text in edit mode. Undo last using  . Add tracks to the prepare window K RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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    required) from your keyboard. You can only add cues this way if the cue point slots are empty. See "Cue Points" on page 18. 32 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    LED meter red-lining). If the track is too quiet, unload it, then go to the Playback setup screen and boost control vinyl you're using ('flipping the record') loads the next song. Enable Vinyl Scroll Uncheck this box to disable the Vinyl RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 33
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    generating the track overview uses more of the computer's CPU power, and should be disabled on slower computers. TIP: Analyze your files before you play to pre-build all your overviews. See "Preparing Your Files" on page 11. 34 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    and manipulate FX in ways previously impossible. See Serato's famous Virtual Decks and Track Overviews so you can focus on the crowd and free yourself from your laptop. Serato Remote is supported and available only from serato.com. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 35
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    Live. These employ revolutionary new cantilever suspension, which delivers high output volume, unrivaled tracking ability and low record wear. NOTE: To keep up with the latest tips, visit the Official Scratch Live Forum online at serato.com. 36 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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    at 96 kHz and re-save the file. Unsupported file: This file uses more than Scratch Live supports a maximum of 24 bits per sample of audio data. 24 bits per sample. Corrupt file cause audio dropouts on earlier versions of Scratch Live. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 37
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    the turntable's ground wire to the SL2 or mixer. USING PIGGYBACK CABLES - Picking up lots of noise, barely tracking. Connect your turntables directly to the SL2. DAMAGED NEEDLE - Try re-seating, cleaning or replacing your stylus. 38 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    Left and right signals have been combined into one somewhere in your signal chain. RIGHT CHANNEL IS INTERFERENCE Right signal is lost with a noisy loose connection and left channel crosstalk. RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 39
  • Rane SL2 | SL2 Owner's Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 40
    from USB port and external power ......Auto-selects USB or external power without interruption SL2 Unit: Size 5.5˝ x 5˝ x 1.3˝ (14.1 x 12.5 x 3.3 cm) Shipping: Size 14˝ x 14˝ x 4˝ (36 x 36 x 10 cm) ......Weight 5 pounds (2 kg) 40 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    this regulation, high quality shielded cable must be used for interconnection to other equipment. Modification of Rane Corporation. Type of Equipment: Professional Audio Signal Processing Brand: Rane Model: SL2 Immunity Results Place) RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 41
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    ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE, COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. 42 RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0
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    must be completely filled out and sent to us immediately. Valid in USA only. We recommend you write your serial number here in your owners manual and on your sales receipt for your records. SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 43
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