COnneCTinG THe SL 3
To integrate an SL 3 unit into a typical DJ setup,
connect it to your turntables (or CD players) and
mixer, as follows:
1. inputs
Connect your CD players or turntables to the
DECK INPUTS on the Rane SL 3.
*Optional Step:
Connect an additional output
(such as AUX OUT) from your mixer to the AUX
INPUTS on the SL 3 to record your set in Scratch
Live.
See “ReCORDinG” On PAGe 23.
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 SL 3 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 “SampLe
PLAYeR” On PAGe 18.
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RIGHT
DECK
DIP SWITCHES
AUX
LEFT
DECK
RIGHT
DECK
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. Connect the SL 3 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 specific
recommendations of the cartridge used, so
that the needle never leaves the record, but
not heavy enough that it heats up significantly.
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 your SL 3.
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 SL 3 is set to receive a phono level
signal –
See STeP 2 OF COnneCTinG THe SL 3.
TiP: We recommend Shure M44-7 needles
for use with Scratch Live, due to their high
output volume, excellent tracking and low
record wear.
cd pLayeR Setup
Disable all built-in effects on the CD player,
including keylock/master tempo.
Ensure the SL 3 is set to receive a LINE level
signal –
See STeP 2 OF COnneCTinG THe SL 3.
SCRATCH Live:
gettIng StaRted
cOnnectIng yOuR
haRdWaRe
SyStem OveRvIeW
The Scratch Live control records and CDs
are pressed with an audible tone specifically
developed for controlling the Scratch Live
software application.
The SL 3 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
on what the DJ is doing with the control disc.
A virtual ‘deck’ replicates the movements of
the control disc. Audio files 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 files
loaded in software.
RANE SL 3
FOR
SERATO SCRATCH LIVE •
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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