serato/ NI traktor scratch/final scratch ???

otomatix · Post by **otomatix** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:53 am

Hi,

I have a mixing table and two technics and I'm planning to buy serato.
Is this the best choice??

Can I still use my technics to spin normal vinyls without the computer on or without deconnecting the hardware?
Can I route the sound of the vinyl true the computer to add some effects?
And are these effects sync?

thnx

New Guy · Post by **New Guy** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:55 am

1)no
2)no
3)there are no effects in serato, i think traktor has it but im not sure.

I use serato, i love it.

but you might wanna wait for Winter Namm, who knows what new stuff will come out.

Opuswerk · Post by **Opuswerk** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:15 am

+1 for serato here.

I owned Traktor, and even if the built in effects are quite fun to play with, You can do pretty much the same with Serato.

Maybe save some moneyand get the TT57SL this one is a mixing table with seato integrated and nuilt in effects.

otomatix · Post by **otomatix** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:25 am

damn no effects
can you rewire these programs true ableton?

SpacyX · Post by **SpacyX** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:58 pm

otomatix wrote:damn no effects
can you rewire these programs true ableton?

If you have 2 pc/mac's sure you can !

(else i'd be worried about the performance tbh)

PsyTox · Post by **PsyTox** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:28 pm

if you want to use efx, you might want to consider Traktor Scratch, and then upgrade the software to Traktor 3.3. Not only do you have control over 4 decks that way, but you also have the EFX thatr are built-in and I think that Traktor 3 also supports VST efx plugins.

As for your question if you can play regular vinyls without the PC connected: I know this is absolutely possible with traktor Scratch (the phono signal is rerouted in the special cables) , but I think it's also possible with Serato as long as you don't disconnect the unit.

otomatix · Post by **otomatix** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:38 pm

thnx guys
verry helpfull

digitalbunny · Post by **digitalbunny** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:42 am

You can spin normal vinyls with serato as long as the SL1 box has power... either from your computer or from external power

if you're used to playing vinyl normally then Serato is going to suit you down to the ground. It feels almost exactly like vinyl

i'd personally get yourself an external fx unit rather than worry with doing it all in the computer... less stress on the computer the less likely to crash

also the last time i used traktor the keylock on it sounds hideous.