SCS1D MIDI Deck Control Surface w/ Motorized Platter

SCS1D MIDI Deck Control Surface w/ Motorized Platter Review

SCS1D MIDI Deck Control Surface w/ Motorized Platter Feature

• Flagship deck controller for laptop DJs and remixer / producers Adjustable high-torque 10" motorized platter with vinyl surface and superior tracking 100mm motorized pitch fader with recall for sync with software Velocity-sensitive pads assingable to loops, cue points, etc. Assignable Encoder section with 360° of LED feedback CD "scribble strips" for two-way communication with selected software Familiar Tansport section for direct music control Perfect for adding maximum control capabilities

Designed from the ground up for high-precision software control, the SCS.1d Deck is a dream-come-true for laptop DJs. Based upon the popular layout of the C.304, as well as extensive input from top DJs, this decks interface is both comfortable and practical providing a host of worlds first features at your fingertips. Even better, it ships with a real vinyl disc to provide an extremely natural feel, right out of the box.Specifically, the SCS.1d offers a tight grip over your music through a high-torque 10 motorized platter, transport controls, navigation keys, rotary encoders, a motorized pitch slider, and a trigger section. Unlike the SCS.1m Mix Controller, the SCS.1d Deck does not offer any direct audio connectivity; all audio I/O remains at the mixer or external soundcard. What the SCS.1d does offer is the best tracking and most intuitive ergonomics of any product in its class by far.

Stanton SC System 3 DJ Control System

Stanton SC System 3 DJ Control System Review

Stanton SC System 3 DJ Control System Feature

• Unparalleled Plug and Play MIDI control rig
• Built-in powered USB hub and magnetic connecting system
• A scalable interface with unmatched portability
• StanTouch offers easy scratching, scrubbing and navigating of digital audio
• Control samples, pitch, effects, cue and loop points, and other mapable functions

Touch sensitive MIDI control for your DJ software, the Stanton SC System 3 DJ Control System provides a complete system that includes a copy of Traktor LE to get your DJ on. Completely customizable and intuitive, the Stanton SCS3 package offers more control over your software than you thought possible at this price. The SCS3 Package supplies you with two SCS3d control surfaces and a SCS3m mixer station. The Stanton SC System 3 consists of two SCS3d decks and an SCS3m mixer that have many of the same controls as a traditional two turntable and mixer setup, however they are way more powerful and advanced. At a fraction of the size and weight of a traditional setup and with minimal moving parts, the SC System 3 is a great solution no matter if you are a seasoned veteran or a beginner DJ. Native Instrument’s Traktor LE software perfectly integrates with the SC System 3. The SCS.3 controllers not only allow you to mix between two songs, but also allow you to manage your music collection, loop, add effects, and engage Traktor LE's synchronization engine to help automatically line up two songs without the years of practice required on a traditional vinyl setup. Because of the tight interaction between the Stanton SCS.3 controllers and Traktor LE, everything that happens on screen stays in perfect harmony with the light feedback on the controllers, allowing you to mix in low light environments and focus on your performance with confidence. The SCS.3 controllers can all be used separately, or together to give you an unparalleled MIDI control rig that allows you to plug and play anywhere in the world within minutes. With a built-in powered USB hub and magnetic connecting system, the SC System 3 controllers can be easily connected to each other for a high tech version of a full traditional DJ setup... without the weight, size and connectivity issues.

SCS1M Professional MIDI mixer Control Surface (with built in sound card)

SCS1M Professional MIDI mixer Control Surface (with built in sound card) Review

SCS1M Professional MIDI mixer Control Surface (with built in sound card) Feature

• Familiar 4-channel design with intuitive high-precision metering that hooks directly into softwares Assignable Encoder section with 360° of LED feedback LCD "scribble strips" that communicate software parameter being manipulated Easy controller mapping into popular DJ and VJ software Navigation Section: jog wheel navigation system for interfacing with music on Mac or PC for remote browsing of playlists or adjusting hardware settings Preset Section manages and switches presets assigned to enc

Although the SCS.1m is in some ways a mixer, its more appropriately called a mix controller. Designed in an intuitive DJ mixer format that should be instantly familiar to anyone whos ever stepped behind the decks, the SCS.1m features four channel strips with faders, EQ controls, and high-precision metering, as well as a responsive crossfader, and a straightforward Cue / Monitoring section. The surface layout has been carefully designed so that any experienced DJ can simply step up and begin basic mixing within seconds. The difference, of course, is that tweaking an EQ knob or channel fader, for example, is not actually adjusting analog audio its controlling the corresponding EQ or level parameter in your DJ software.

Stanton SCS3D DaScratch Digital DJ Control Surface

Stanton SCS3D DaScratch Digital DJ Control Surface Review

Stanton SCS3D DaScratch Digital DJ Control Surface Feature

• 5 Touch sensitive sliders (3 switchable via presets)
• 1 Touch sensitive continuous rotary control (switchable via preset)
• 4 Backlit (red, blue) buttons
• 10 Back lit (red, blue, purple) touch sensitive buttons
• 9 Backlit touch sensitive buttons (switchable via preset)

DaScratch a.k.a. the SCS.3d, is the latest innovation in the Stanton SC System control surface line. Revolutionary and compact, this controller is a necessity for any digital DJ looking for ultimate control over their software of choice. DaScratch's compact and sleek profile makes it a space-friendly addition to any existing DJ gear set-up or can stand on its own as a complete controller solution.

Revolutionary and compact, this controller is a necessity for any digital DJ looking for ultimate control over their software of choice. Click to enlarge.

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DaRouter software gives DaScratch a little brain of its own, allowing customized support for a variety of applications

Take Control

What makes this guy different from your average controller? Stanton's StanTouch technology allows you to use traditional DJ-style motions and gestures on a touch-pad style surface to take 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. The SCS.3d system is directly supported by: djDecks, Virtual DJ, PCDJ and Mixxx.

See Me, Feel Me
DaScratch's layout and portability provide DJs with an unmatched 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
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, allowing 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
USB connection for easy plug and play connection to your software. Class compliant with Windows XP, Vista and Mac OSX to ensure that drivers are never needed. Bus powered by design to ensure that no external power or batteries need to be used.

Three Operation Modes

DaScratch's center section operates mainly in 3 different modes - Slider, Circle, and Button mode. These 3 different control layouts can be evoked by any of the mode buttons depending on how the DaRouter preset is programmed.

Slider Mode
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, like 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. We refer to this as a "finger jump".

Circle Mode
In Circle mode, there is one slider at the center of the circle, and circular slider going around the perimeter of the touch surface. Just like in Slider mode, finger jumps are possible 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 DaScratch. That is to say that if you plug DaScratch into your computer without using the DaRouter software, it will operate in Circle mode. But 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.

Button Mode
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 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.

What's in the Box

SCS.3d Controller, USB Cable, DaRouter Software, User's Manual The Stanton DaScratch or otherwise known as the SCS3d, is the latest innovation in the Stanton SC System control surface line. Revolutionary and compact, this controller is necessary for any digital DJ looking for ultimate control over their software of choice. DaScratch’s compact and sleek profile makes it a space-friendly addition to any existing DJ gear set up or can stand on its own as a complete controller solution. Stanton’s StanTouch technology allows you to use traditional DJ style motions and gestures on a touch-pad style surface to take 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 unmatched 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 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, allowing customized support for a variety of applications. DaRouter runs on Mac and PC and will automatically load presets that are tailored towards the application the SCS3d is controlling. A generic preset is also provided for mapping to any application that supports MIDI learn. To learn more about the router and presets go to http://www.enterthesystem.com/downloads/darouter.php Connect Me USB connection for easy plug and play connection to your software. Class compliant with Windows XP, Vista and Mac OSX to ensure that drivers are never needed. Bus powered by design to ensure that no external power or batteries need to be used. DaScratch’s center section operates mainly in 3 different modes. Slider, Circle, and Button mode. These 3 different control layouts can be evoked by any of the mode buttons depending on how the DaRouter preset is programmed. Slider Mode 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, like 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 refered to as a finger jump. Circle Mode In Circle mode, there is one slider at the center of the circle, and circular slider going around the perimeter of the touch surface. Just like in Slider mode, finger jumps are possible 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 DaScratch. That is to say that if you plug DaScratch into your computer without using the DaRouter software, it will operate in Circle mode. But 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. Button Mode 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 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 SCS.3m DJ Mix Control Surface

Stanton SCS.3m DJ Mix Control Surface Review

Stanton SCS.3m DJ Mix Control Surface Feature

• Deck switch button allows for each channel of the SCS.3m to be switched between 4 virtual decks and each channel can be toggled independently, allowing 4 channels to be controlled in a conventional 2-channel design Slider Section features 4 virtual sliders which can be toggled to control EQ or FX for any other MIDI assignable control The EQ/FX Mode Switches will toggle the Slider Section and Button Section between EQ controls and FX controls, allowing for 8 buttons and 8 sliders per channel When

The Stanton SCS.3m Mix Control Surface translates the DJ-friendly design philosophy of a traditional DJ mixer into a portable, easy-to-use control surface. The latest innovation in Stanton's award-winning SC System MIDI controller line, the SCS.3m mixer is built with the acclaimed StanTouch touch-sensitive technology introduced in Stanton's deck controller counterpart, the SCS.3d. The SCS.3m mixer incorporates all of the functions of a 2-channel DJ mixer, plus a host of innovative new performance features made possible by Stanton's unique touch-sensitive control surface. The SCS.3m mixer's touch-sensitive sliders tweak EQs, allowing you to bring in different elements of a song during a mix, or instantly switch them to control FX parameters—all in one surface. SCS.3m's wide, touch-sensitive crossfader not only allows for seamless slow blends between decks, but is also able to detect (like the rest of the sliders) multiple finger presses, allowing for quick transform effects all in one control. The mixer's multicolor buttons easily start and stop playback, set loops, do EQ kills, or engage effects without requiring a separate trigger controller. All of the Stanton SCS.3m mixer's visual indicators stay 100% in sync with applications supporting MIDI feedback, for clear indication of the software settings and positions in low-light. Additionally, the unique touch-sensitive SCS.3m mixer's surface provides a new level of durability, since there are no moving parts to wear out or break. The Stanton SCS.3m works well as a standalone controller for basic software mixing, but when paired with the Stanton SCS.3d deck controllers, gives you an unparalleled MIDI control rig that plugs-and-plays in minutes anywhere in the world. With a built-in powered USB hub and magnetic connecting system, the Stanton SCS.3m mixer easily connects to 1 or more Stanton SCS.3d controllers for a high-tech version of a full traditional DJ setup—without a traditional setup's weight, size,

Stanton SMX202 2 Channel DJ Mixer with 2 Band EQ and Gain Control per Channel

Stanton SMX202 2 Channel DJ Mixer with 2 Band EQ and Gain Control per Channel Review

Stanton SMX202 2 Channel DJ Mixer with 2 Band EQ and Gain Control per Channel Feature

• Sturdy All Metal Construction for Extreme Use
• 2 Line and 2 Phono Inputs.
• 2 Band EQ and Gain Control per Channel.
• Cue Section Features Cue Level and Cue Pan.
• Mic Input with 2 Band EQ

Whether mixing vinyl or CD, the SMX202 features a simple design that makes it easy to set and start performing. The SMX202 mixer has 2 Line and 2 Phono inputs with 2-band EQ and gain control per channel. The Cue section has a Cue Level and Cue Pan control. Other features of the Stanton SMX202 DJ Mixer include a mic input with 2-Band EQ and user-replaceable faders. Stanton SMX202 DJ Mixer Features Sturdy All Metal Construction for Extreme Use 2 Line and 2 Phono Inputs. 2 Band EQ and Gain Control per Channel. Cue Section Features Cue Level and Cue Pan. Mic Input with 2 Band EQ User Replaceable Faders Compact Size