Revolutionary and compact, DaScratch, a.k.a. the SCS.3d, is an innovative controller that is an excellent solution for any digital DJ looking for ultimate control over their software of choice. Part of the Stanton SC System control surface line, DaScratch's small footprint and sleek profile make it a space-friendly addition to any existing DJ gear setup or it can stand on its own as a complete DJ controller solution.
Stanton's StanTouch technology allows you to use traditional DJ-style motions and gestures on a touch-pad style surface. This allows full control over music and software applications such as Traktor DJ Studio, Traktor Scratch, Ableton Live, Serato Scratch Live, or any other MIDI compatible software. Minimal moving parts ensure durability from gig to gig.
See Me, Feel Me
DaScratch's layout and portability provide DJs with an extremely high level of performance and control. The StanTouch interface can be used for scratching, scrubbing, and navigating through digital audio. The tactile buttons, triggers, and virtual faders can also control samples, pitch, effects, cue and loop points, and other mappable functions. Multiple finger touches can even prompt quick kills on EQ's or transform effects on volume.
Hook Me Up
The SCS.3d is Magnect connection system allows multiple DaScratch units to securely snap together, creating a larger control surface with increased performance options.
Teach Me
DaRouter software gives DaScratch a little brain of its own. It allows customized support for a variety of applications. DaRouter runs on Mac/PC and will automatically load presets that are tailored towards the application the SCS.3d is controlling. A generic preset is also provided for mapping to any application that supports MIDI learn.
Connect Me
DaScratch has USB connection for easy plug-and-play connection to your software. Class compliant with Windows XP, Vista, and Mac OSX, it ensures that drivers are never needed, and being bus powered, there's no worry about external power or batteries.
The Stanton DaScratch's center section operates mainly in 3 different modes—Slider, Circle, and Button. These 3 different control layouts can be evoked by any of the mode buttons depending on how the DaRouter preset is programmed. •Slider Mode gives the user 3 variable controls (like faders) that can be used by sliding your finger up and down the areas next to the 3 LED meter bars. This mode can be used for controlling many parameters at once, such as an EQ. A slider may be changed by dragging a finger across the surface, or you can place your finger in an absolute position on the slider, and its position will jump immediately to that point. Two fingers may be used to trigger from one position to the next. For instance, holding one finger on the bottom of the slider and tapping the top with a second finger will make the slider generate the higher value for as long as that finger remains on the surface. Once the second (upper) finger is removed, the slider will generate the value indicated by the first finger position. This is referred to as as a "finger jump." •In Circle Mode, there is one slider at the center of the circle, and a circular slider going around the perimeter of the touch surface. Just like in Slider mode, finger jumps are possible and can be performed to quickly change the parameter in real time. This is the mode most likely to be used to emulate the platter of a deck. Circle mode is also the default mode of SCS.3d DaScratch. That is to say that if you plug DaScratch into your computer without using the DaRouter software, it will operate in Circle mode. Keep in mind that without DaRouter, the Mode Selector buttons (VINYL, LOOP, etc.) will only send note data and will not change the operation of DaScratch. •In Button Mode, the zones highlighted in the diagram will act as triggers to control buttons in the target application. For example, these functions could be assigned to alter loop lengths, jump to cue points, or start clips playing. Multiple buttons may be pressed at the same time in Button mode. Also, you will find some presets use a modified version of Button mode that makes the trigger areas bigger by combining 2 or more button zones. StanTouch
In every mode of operation, you'll find that the touch-sensitive areas on the Stanton DaScratch will respond to multiple simultaneous touches. This is part of its core functionality, and indeed many cool behaviors and gestures can be developed around this capability.
Stanton DaScratch Performance Control Surface Specifications:
Dimensions: 6.9"W x 10.4" x 2.7"D
Weight: 2.64 lb.
Stanton DaScratch Performance Control Surface Features:
Virtual Gain and Pitch faders with 9 segment LEDs that provide instant visual feedback
6 mode switch buttons - FX, EQ, Loop, Trig, Vinyl, Deck
4 touch-sensitive trigger buttons
StanTouch Control Area: touch-sensitive control area can be configured to emulate faders, buttons, or jogwheel
StanTouch has 3 seven-segment LED strips and 16 LED ring around it for for feedback
StanTouch works in 3 operational modes - Slider, Circle, and Button
4 transport buttons - Play, Cue, Sync, Tap
DaRouter software which runs on Mac/PC automatically load presets
USB connection
Magnect connection system for using multiple units together
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Stanton SCS3D DaScratch Digital DJ Control Surface
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