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Rane SIXTY-TWO User Manual

Rane SIXTY-TWO
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TWO COMPUTERS, TWO USB PORTS, TWO DECKS AND A RANGE OF EFFECTS
RANE SIXTY-TWO MIXER FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4

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Rane SIXTY-TWO Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sample rate48 kHz
Frequency range20 - 20000 Hz
Channels quantity- channels
Digital sound processing32 bit
Power consumption (typical)15 W
DJ mixerYes
Product colorBlack
Video capability-
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.01 %
Line inputs (RCA)4
Cables includedUSB
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth102 mm
Width267 mm
Height362 mm
Weight4300 g
Package depth490 mm
Package width381 mm
Package height197 mm
Package weight6400 g

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

FCC Statement

Equipment tested and found to comply with FCC limits for Class B digital device.

System Requirements and Contents

Minimum System Requirements

Specifies hardware and OS requirements for Scratch Live.

Check List

Lists items included in the Sixty-Two mixer box.

Sixty-Two Mixer Overview

Connecting the Mixer

Details on power supply and connecting the Rane Sixty-Two.

Analog Inputs and Outputs

Description of analog input and output connections and types.

USB Audio

Mixer Controls

Program Channels

Details on PGM 1 & 2 controls: Source, Level, Pan, Tone, Filter.

FlexFX and Effects

Explanation of FlexFX bus, internal, external, and USB effects integration.

Headphone and Control Strip

Headphone cue operation and dedicated Scratch Live control strip features.

Loops and Cue Points

Manual/Auto loops, setting and triggering cue points for Virtual Decks.

Scratch Live: Getting Started

Connecting the Sixty-Two

Steps to set up mixer for Scratch Live with turntables or CD players.

Installing Scratch Live

Calibrating Scratch Live

Noise Threshold and Scopes

Explanation of noise threshold and interpreting scope displays for signal.

Calibration Troubleshooting

Advice on resolving common calibration issues and signal problems.

Importing and Playing Music

Importing Your Music

Steps to load music files into Scratch Live library.

Playing Music

How to load and play tracks using the library and virtual decks.

Preparing Your Files

Importance of analyzing files for corruption, waveform, auto-gain, and BPM.

Playback Control

Control Record/CD and Vinyl Scroll

Details on control record/CD for playback and vinyl scroll.

Main Screen Overview

Virtual Deck

Explanation of virtual deck display showing track position, speed, and time.

Visual Aids

Tempo, Track Overview, and Waveform Displays

Displays for beat matching, track overview, and close-up waveform analysis.

Beat Matching Display

View showing beat positions to align downbeats of two tracks.

Playback Features

Key Lock and Track Gain

Controls for locking pitch/key and adjusting individual track volume.

USB Dropout Indicator

Indicator for troubleshooting audio interruptions during USB data transfer.

Display Modes

Library Views

Four options for viewing the music library: list, album art list, grid 1, grid 2.

Scratch Live Modes

Three modes of operation: Absolute, Relative, and Internal.

Scratch Live Modes

Absolute Mode

Mimics normal vinyl, allowing needle dropping and scratching.

Relative Mode

Observes record movement but disables needle dropping for skip-free scratching.

Internal Mode

Allows playing tracks without external control, with start/stop and pitch slider.

Cue Points

Temporary Cue

Setting a temporary cue point that is not saved with the track.

Setting Cue Points

How to set up to five cue points per track using buttons or shortcuts.

Looping and Hot Cues

Enable Hot Cues

Setting cue points by simply pressing number keys without Ctrl.

Looping and Auto-Looping

Creating and adjusting loops, including manual loop controls and auto-looping.

SP-6 Sample Player

The A-Slot and Loop Roll

Special loop slot 'A' and loop roll function for stutter effects.

Loop Roll with MIDI

Assigning loop roll functionality to MIDI controllers.

SP-6 Sample Player Features

SP-6 Play Modes

Trigger, Hold, On/Off, and Repeat modes for sample playback.

SP-6 'Play From' Selector

Choosing playback start points from file start, cue points, or loops.

SP-6 Sample Player Features

SP-6 Slot Volumes and Output Selectors

Adjusting sample slot volumes and selecting their output destinations.

SP-6 Sample Banks and Mute Buttons

Switching between sample banks and muting individual slot outputs.

DJ-FX Plugin and Ultra Knob Mode

Using the DJ-FX plugin and controlling effects with Ultra Knob mode.

Super Knob Mode

Macro Edit Mode

Creating custom parameter mappings for effects.

Effects BPM Multiplier

Adjusting effect time using track BPM and multiplier.

Deck Assign and Show Parameters

Assigning FX units to decks and exposing individual effect parameters.

MIDI Control

MIDI Controller Setup

General steps for connecting and setting up MIDI controllers.

Assigning Controls

How to map MIDI controls to Scratch Live functions.

MIDI Devices

Listing and enabling connected MIDI devices within Scratch Live.

MIDI Mapping

MIDI Assignments

Overview of unique MIDI assignments for Loop, Cue, and Sample controls.

MIDI Layers

Organizing Your Music

Features for managing music files, including crates and subcrates.

Smart Crates

Creating and using smart crates based on keyword matching of track tags.

Sorting Your Files

Using the Song Browser

Filtering and searching music library by various criteria.

Prepare Window

A temporary holding area for tracks to prepare sets.

History

Accessing and exporting past session data and track playback history.

Editing ID3 Tags and Library Management

Editing ID3 Tags

Modifying file attributes like genre, artist, BPM, and album art.

Display Album Art

Showing album artwork on the Virtual Deck and in library views.

Status Icons

Understanding icons indicating track status like corruption or missing files.

File Management

Deleting Crates and Tracks

Procedures for removing files, folders, and crates from the library.

Copy & Move Files & Folders

How to copy or move files, folders, and crates to new locations.

Scratch Live Backup

Information on backing up the Scratch Live library database and crates.

Recording

Mixing With One Turntable Or CD Player

Technique for mixing using one turntable/CD player with instant doubles.

Two Computer Connection

DJ Handover

Facilitating smooth transitions between two DJs using separate computers.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Additional Setup

Hardware: General

General preferences and adjustments for Scratch Live performance.

Hardware: Effects

Configuration options for internal effects like Filter, Flanger, and Echo.

Playback

Playback Features

Options like Track End Warning, Hot Cues, Auto Gain, and Instant Doubles.

Vinyl Control

Vinyl Control Features

Adjusting loops with vinyl, drop to position, and vinyl scroll speed.

Library Management

Library Management Features

Managing iTunes library, protecting library, and customizing crate views.

Display and Plugins

Display Settings

Adjusting screen refresh rate, audio cache, and album art size.

Plugins

Enabling and configuring SP-6, DJ-FX, and Serato Playlists.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Audio Playback and Threshold Issues

Diagnosing audio dropouts and threshold adjustment problems.

Library Backup and Management

Procedures for backing up the library and managing files.

Corrupt File Descriptions and Diagnoses

Scope Reading and Fixes

Appendix

Sixty-Two Specifications

Technical specifications of the Rane Sixty-Two mixer.

Battle Bridge Accessory

Information about installing the Sixty-Two mixer in a coffin case.

Magnetic Fader Maintenance

Fader Assembly, Cleaning, and Calibration

Steps for fader removal, cleaning, and recalibration procedures.

MIDI Implementation

MIDI Note ON/OFF Chart

Chart detailing MIDI note numbers, hex values, functions, and LED states.

MIDI Control Change Chart

Declaration of Conformity

Limited Warranties

Service and USA Warranty

Information on obtaining service and details of the USA limited warranty.

International Warranty

Explains warranty coverage through authorized distributors internationally.

Warranty Procedure - Valid in U.S.A. only

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