A software/vinyl solution that works without glitches.

The verdict is in: Serato Scratch Live by Rane is way more reliable and easier to use than earlier digital/vinyl interfaces. Using regular turntables or CD players, DJs can scratch and mix files from their Mac or Windows XP computer's CD or hard drive, add in a live mic input for scratching, and even bypass to standard vinyl if you wish. The Rane Serato's unique control screen gives you unprecedented realtime side-by-side visual command with color-coded frequencies so you can distinguish bass and snare hits for flawless beat matching. Serato Scratch Live even lets you control song selection from the vinyl.

The Rane Scratch Live SL 1 interface connects one or two standard vinyl or CD turntables to your computer. This extremely rugged, portable, high quality, bus-powered USB interface features 2 switchable phono or line inputs, a microphone input, 2 line outputs, and pass thru outputs for the phono/line and mic.

The DJ software comes with 12" vinyl records that each have a Serato exclusive control signal which allows Rane Serato Scratch Live to track the motion of the record, simulating the same movement with digital audio. Due to Serato's proprietary control scheme, the result is a feel and sound indistinguishable from playing vinyl. As a producer and DJ, the track you finished today can be played on a real turntable tonight. You'll never have to cut a dubplate again!

Rane Serato Scratch Live Features:

• Bus-powered USB interface
• Unprecedented accuracy and reliability
• Unique side-by-side control screen
• Color-coded frequency wave forms
• Microphone input
  
  2 switchable phono or line inputs
• 2 line outputs
• Pass thru outputs for the phono/line and mic

Scratch LIVE is the complete digital solution for the vinyl junkie. Take your entire collection wherever you go and leave your precious vinyl at home!

Rane Serato Scratch Live

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Dependable!

Posted by REALMusicDotJohn from Eastern NC on Nov 4, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Working DJ

Reviewer's Play Style: All of it - that's what DJs do!

If you're new at the DJ gig, you'll find out soon enough how important DEPENDABILITY (and versatility) is. This might cost a 'buck or two' more than you think an interface should but it is great! So solid and easy to use once you get cozy with it.

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Must-Have

Posted by DJ 4 Life from Boston, MA on Jun 3, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: DJ

Reviewer's Play Style: EvErYtHiNg

I have been a DJ since 1995, with gigs from HS Dances, Weddings to Raves and Outdoor Festivals. When a product comes out that works CONSISTENTLY, such as Technics 1200s or Rane Mixers Shure SM58 Mics, the industry picks up on their reliability. When I first heard about MP3s I was excited, but realized quickly that the reliability of an all-digital music library was an issue. When you're DJing, you CAN'T mess up. Since I've owned Scratch Live, I haven't had one SINGLE issue. Enough said. Reliable, fast, time-saving money maker of a product. Best in the business.

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The best thing to have

Posted by Ferdinand from sunshine state on Apr 27, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: been a dj since the late 80's

Reviewer's Play Style: hip hop,house, top 40's

I started playing back when not everybody had a technics 1200 mk turntables, Chad Jackson was DMC world champion and vinyls were the only option really. Me and "my crew" would bring racks and racks of records to our gigs, not just to have all the music options we have but also to show off our collection, which was really cool back then. Looking back, it was funny and barbaric just like alot of stuff in the past. Serato from rane forever changed djing just like the technics 1200 mk's did. It was convinient enough and cheaper already when CD mixers came out, but the feel and hardcoreness of vinyl on a turntable is just irreplaceable. The serato by rane captured that in this product- plain genius to adapt to forever changing technology while keeping in mind the things we love about using vinyl- this product is flawless as far as I'm concerned! There is nothing not to love about it! turntables and serato - I am fortunate to witness this evolution in my lifetime! If you still can't take my word from my 20 years of passion and experience just try it for yourself kids!

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Great!

Posted by Dj Man 2.0 from MAcon, Ga on Feb 5, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Dj, Musician, Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock

Buy this and you'll never need vinyl again! The timecode is tight! I see why all the famous Djs use this.

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The best thing ever

Posted by Meyagi from Trill city, Texas (Port Arthur) on Dec 13, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Producer, DJ, Rapper, Recording engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Hip-hop, R&B, Screw

I picked this up a little over a month and a half ago and I love it. This is a DJ's dream. It sync's flawlessly with my Technics MK5's. If you are debating on getting this like I was, don't wait any longer, this is the best thing a DJ can have...Trust me

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