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RANE SL2 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4

Table of Contents

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Rane SL2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Package depth360 mm
Package height100 mm
CertificationCE, FCC
Product colorBlack
USB connector typeUSB Type-B
Digital audio optical in-
Operating voltage7.5 V
Power consumption1060 mA
External power adapterYes
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth125 mm
Width141 mm
Height33 mm
Weight2000 g

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

FCC Statement

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Minimum System Requirements

Getting Started

Connecting the SL2

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the SL2 to turntables, CD players, and a computer.

Installing Scratch Live

Guides users through the installation process for Scratch Live software and drivers.

Calibrating Scratch Live

Details the process of calibrating the system for optimal signal interpretation.

Importing and Playing Music

Explains how to load music files into the library and start playback.

Preparing Your Files

Covers analyzing music files, handling corrupt files, and using the offline player.

DJ-FX Plugin

MIDI Control

MIDI Controller Setup

Guides on setting up MIDI controllers for Scratch Live, including driver installation.

Assigning Controls

Process for mapping MIDI controls to Scratch Live functions.

Organizing Your Music

Playing Regular Vinyl and CDs

USB Drivers

Control Panel

Installing Scratch Live

Mac

Step-by-step guide for installing Scratch Live on macOS.

Windows

Step-by-step guide for installing Scratch Live on Windows.

Calibrating Scratch Live

The Noise Threshold

Defines the noise threshold setting for signal interpretation.

How to Calibrate Scratch Live

Step-by-step guide to calibrating the system for optimal performance.

Calibration Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common calibration issues and grounding problems.

Importing and Playing Music

Importing Your Music

Details how to load music files into the Scratch Live library using the Files button.

Playing Music

Instructions on how to load and play tracks using decks and keyboard shortcuts.

Preparing Your Files

Analyzing Files

Explains the importance and process of analyzing music files for corruption and metadata.

How to Analyze Files

Step-by-step guide to analyzing files using the Analyze Files button.

About Corrupt Files

Identifies corrupt files with an icon and advises on deletion.

Playback Control

Main Screen Overview

Master Gain

Key Lock

Reverse Input Control

Track Gain

USB Dropout Indicator

Display Modes

Library Views

Scratch Live Modes

Thru Mode

Allows playing regular vinyl or CDs directly through the SL2 without software interaction.

Absolute Mode

Mimics normal vinyl behavior, mapping track start to record start, allowing needle drops.

Relative Mode

Observes relative record movement, disabling needle dropping but allowing skip-free scratching.

Internal Mode

More Controls

Temporary Cue

Cue Points

Setting Cue Points

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

Triggering Cue Points

How to jump to and trigger saved cue points using mouse or shortcuts.

Looping

Auto-Looping

Loop Roll

Loop Roll with MIDI

SP-6 Sample Player

SP-6 Pitch Controls

SP-6 'Play From' Selector

SP-6 Track Overviews

SP-6 Slot Volumes

SP-6 Output Selector

Individual Output Selectors

SP-6 MIDI

DJ-FX Plugin

MIDI Control

MIDI Controller Setup

Guides on setting up MIDI controllers for Scratch Live, including driver installation.

Assigning Controls

Process for mapping MIDI controls to Scratch Live functions.

Native Controller Support

Smart Crates

Using the Song Browser

Searching

Prepare Window

History

Serato Playlists

Uploading Serato Playlists

Editing ID3 tags

Status Icons

More Info on Corrupt Files

File Management

Relocate Lost Files

Finds and re-associates music files that have been moved or altered.

Recording

Sampling From Vinyl

How to sample audio from vinyl or other sound sources using the SL2.

LiveFeed

Mixing with One Turntable or CD Player

Keyboard Shortcuts

Additional Setup

USB Buffer Size (Latency)

Adjusts system latency, balancing processing load and audio dropouts.

Use Auto Gain

Instant Doubles

Play From First Cue Point

Vinyl Control

Drop To Cue Points (REL Mode)

Vinyl Start Offset

Library

Display

Plugins

SP-6 Sample Player

Enables or disables the SP-6 sample player plugin.

DJ-FX

Enables or disables the DJ-FX plugin.

Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions

The audio playback is dropping out / clicking / popping.

Addresses audio dropouts by checking signal clarity, calibration, and buffer size.

The threshold goes to the far right when I click the estimate button.

Solves issues with the estimate button by checking grounding and record conditions.

Scratch Live makes a strange digital noise, even when no track is playing.

Resolves digital noise by adjusting the threshold slider to ignore background noise.

I can't get the Scope View to show nice clean circles.

Troubleshoots scope display issues by checking needles, records, and connections.

I have a particular MP3 that won't play / plays badly / takes a long time to load / crashes the program.

Advises on handling corrupt MP3 files, suggesting deletion and reporting to support.

Scratch Live freaks out when I use the master tempo (key correction) function on my CD player.

Explains that external key correction interferes with Scratch Live signal processing.

Corrupt File Descriptions and Diagnoses

Scope Reading and Fixes

SL2 Specifications

Declaration of Conformity

Factory Authorized Service

Limited Warranties

Limited U.S.A. Warranty

Details the warranty terms for Rane products purchased in the USA.

Limited Warranty Outside the U.S.A.

Outlines warranty terms for Rane products purchased outside the USA.

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

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