What are the hardware requirements for FinalScratch2?
Required DJ Equipment
Additional to the items contained in Final Scratch 2, you will need your normal DJ setup including the following devices:
Two turntables
We recommend the use of a DJ tur ...
Does FS work with the new Apple Macbooks?
If you just bought a new MacBook or MacBook Pro and want to know what your options are for using FinalScratch2, read below:Even though the ScratchAmp2 has been compatable with the MacB ...
Setting up Scratchamp
setting up with turntablessetting up with cd players
Powering the Scratchamp
The ScratchAmp2 is
designed with a switching power supply built-in which makes it more accommodating
to being powered by external power sources. This being said there are some
guidelines to ...
What are the technical specifications of the Scratchamp2?
Physical Specifications:Dimensions: 23.8 x 19.6 x 5.2 centimeters, 9.5 x 7.75 x 2 inchesWeight: 3.18 lbs
Audio Specifications:In Line ModeFrequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- <1dBTHD+N ...
How do I install the PC driver?
Installing the Scratchamp2
driver is pretty straight forward for PC users. The Scratchamp2 driver is
needed because default Windows drivers are too slow for the low latency
required by turn ...
How do I install the Mac driver?
When using a Mac computer with OSX, you do not need to install any ScratchAmp2 drivers. The Scratchamp2 is class compliant with the Mac based "Core-Audio" engine. Every OSX installation automatica ...
Recommended Firewire Cards
Firewire Requirements and Problems To use the FS2 Scratchamp, you will need a Firewire port of some kind on the computer your FS2 software is running. To power the Scratchamp without using the e ...
How do I record a mix?
To record a mix, the first thing you need to do is find an output from your mixer. Many mixers have a secondary output of some kind. Names to look for are REC OUT, ZONE OUT, TAPE, MA ...
Calibration Messages and their Meaning
Every time you start Traktor FS, the turntables need to be calibrated. This takes less than a second, and is simply done by placing the needles on the records and pressing start on the tur ...
Troubleshooting using the Timecode Calibration Meters
The Timecode Calibration Meters can be used to detect not only the level of the timecode, but also other potential problems with the equipment you’re using. The following are example ...
Fixing audio drop outs and glitches
Audio Drop OutsAudio drop outs are usually caused by interference on the firewire bus by other components on the firewire bus. We recommend the following steps to fix audio dropouts by disabling c ...
I am having problems calibrating my timecode.
Calibrating components
1) Turntables & cartridges
2) Cd Players
3) Scratch Amp
Scratch Amp.
&nb ...
I am hearing an odd noise when I connect the Scratchamp to the computer.
Troubleshooting Details
Verify the Ground Loop
Addressing the Problem
What if I Still Have Noise?
Verifying the Ground LoopThe first thing we need to do is to figure out if a ground loop ...
My ScratchAmp2 is not being detected by the computer or software.
If you cannot detect the ScratchAmp2. Perform the following setups to troubleshoot the problem:
1) Make sure the power supply is connected to the ScratchAmp and plugged in.
2) ...
Why do my songs all play in reverse?
This usually happens when you have swapped the left and right leads when plugging your turntable into the Scratchamp. The ends of RCA cables are usually color coded red and white (or black ...
My PC driver installs however FS will not detect the Scratchamp
If you are able to install
your driver, open the control panel and change frequencies, but not able to
detect the ScratchAmp2 in FinalScratch or select it under Windows sound manager
(Contr ...
What are the power requirements for the SC.1d and SC1.m?
The SC.1d requires 24V DC / 3.0 Amps output while the SC1.m requires 12V DC / 3.0 Amps. While you may be able to find these power supplies at an electronics store, Stanton ALWAYS advises that yo ...
What are the Technical Specifications of the SC1.d and SC1.m?
Mixer Specifications
Audio
Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz)
+/- 0.2dB
THD+N (at 1Khz)
0.013%
Signal to Nois ...
What is MIDI
MIDI is a communication protocol used by both hardware and software to communicate with each other. While MIDI has been around for several years it has proven to be the most reliable industry st ...