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RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 2
: 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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 3
with this manual and all other documentation) may be downloaded at dj.rane.com. To keep up with the latest tips, and to check for Scratch Live software updates, visit the Official Scratch Live Forum at serato.com Wear Parts The SL3 interface contains no wear parts. The vinyl records and CDs are wear - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 4
14 Installing Scratch Live 8 Repeat 14 Core Audio and ASIO drivers 8 Censor 14 Mac 8 Eject 14 Important Safety Instructions 2 Windows 8 Autoplay 14 FCC Statement 2 Additional Windows Drivers 8 Reverse Input Control 14 FCC Declaration of Conformity 2 Starting the Software - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 5
35 Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions 36 Corrupt File Descriptions and Diagnoses 37 Scope Reading and Fixes 38 SL3 Specifications 40 Declaration of Conformity 41 Factory Authorized Service 42 Limited Warranties 42 RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 6
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. 6 RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 7
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 Audio drivers allow the SL3 to act as a 6-playback and 6-record external USB sound card for use with multiple third-party software applications supporting Core - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 8
product folder in the Rane Device Drivers folder on the software installation CD. Core Audio driver updates are available to download from the product's page at rane.com. Windows It is important that Windows users install the SL3 drivers as well as the Scratch Live software. The easiest way to - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 9
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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 9 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 10
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 . 10 RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 11
track in the current playlist is played automatically. Click the Offline Player Controls button (outlined below) to expand and hide the offline player controls. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 For information on rescanning, moving, copying, deleting and backing up your - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 12
. 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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 13
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. NOTE: It is normal for the tracking indicator to be red when cueing or scratching. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 13 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 14
Live. • 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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 15
off in Setup. See "SL3 Aux Deck" on page 35. When using the third Deck, you must use Stack Mode to show the third Deck waveforms and controls. You can still use the third Deck with the other display modes, however it won't be displayed. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 15 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 16
. 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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 17
setup screen to range from an immediate stop to a slow turntable-style 'power that can be used like the cue button on many DJ CD players. Press ctrl-I Use bend down if the two tracks are in time, but this track is slightly ahead of the other track. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 18
You can also use the control vinyl (or CD) to adjust the the record is back up to normal speed. Using the 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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 19
Scratch Live will create the loop for you. The loop is snapped to the beats in the song detected by Scratch Live so even if you press the button slightly out of time Scratch Live the next available slot. When using an autoloop, a save RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 19 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 20
to the left, mix, aux, right or to the turntables/ CD players on the use the SP-6, you can disable it in the Plugins tab on the Setup screen. This enables you to set up the sample player with the appropriate controls that suit your workflow. 20 RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 21
, hold ctrl and click on the mute button before tapping your MIDI controller. SP-6 MIDI All features of the SP-6 are MIDI assignable. The SP-6 window must be opened first before enabling MIDI assign mode. See "MIDI Control" on page 23. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 21 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 22
DJ-FX plugin opens in Ultra Knob Mode by default. To enable the DJ-FX Plugin, go to the Plugins tab in the Setup screen, choose DJ-FX and check Enable DJ-FX Plugin. Once enabled, the DJ to enable the effect, and use the Ultra Knob to control RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 23
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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 23 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 24
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 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 25
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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 25 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 26
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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 27
, 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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 27 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 28
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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 29
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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 29 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 30
will see: LiveFeed - Rane SL3 Aux In LiveFeed - Rane SL3 Aux In (Gated) -x dB. Mixing With One Turntable Or CD Player LiveFeed allows you to stream the Aux input from the SL3 to a Virtual Deck. For instance, you can connect any available mixer output to the SL 3 Aux In to record a section of your - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 31
use Shift or Caps Lock. You can turn this off in the Setup screen. See "Playback Keys Use using . Add tracks to the prepare window. Start a new mic recording. Open the track in your default MP3/WAV/OGG/AIF player bar (x2) ctrl - K RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 31 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 32
, and the sample player shortcuts. Updating Firmware If a firmware update is available after installing a new Scratch Live software release, an Update Firmware button appears in the Hardware screen. The firmware upgrade takes approximately 10 seconds, during which time the SL3 will not be usable - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 33
using ('flipping the record detects a deliberate repositioning of the needle, and moves the playhead to the needle's absolute position, as if it were in ABS mode. Accidental skipping of the needle does not reposition the playhead. (REL mode only) RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 34
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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 35
DJ-FX plugin. The DJ-FX plugin is disabled by default. Serato Video This optional software plugin for Scratch Live adds the ability to play and mix video files. Serato Video is supported and available only from serato.com. Serato Remote Designed to compliment an existing Scratch Live setup, Serato - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 36
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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 37
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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 37 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 38
the turntable's ground wire to the SL3 or mixer. USING PIGGYBACK CABLES - Picking up lots of noise, barely tracking. Connect your turntables directly to the SL3. DAMAGED NEEDLE - Try re-seating, cleaning or replacing your stylus. 38 RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 39
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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 39 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 40
to 20 kHz -3, +0 dB 0.009% at 1 kHz at 2 Vrms Switchable Unbalanced RCA Unity 3 Vrms Unbalanced RCA Adjustable 2.5 mV to 10 mV 6.8" x 5" x 1.3" (17.3 x 12.6 x 3.3 cm) 40 RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 41
standards and regulations applying to the EU's Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive 2004/108/EC. In order regulation, high quality shielded cable must be used for interconnection to other equipment. Modification of the (Place) RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 41 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 42
. 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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 43
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 SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2.5.0 43 - Rane SL3 | SL3 Owners Manual for Scratch Live 2.5.0 - Page 44
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