Kevin Saunderson adds Final Scratch software to his WOTW gig.
Author: Tranzfusion
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
FinalScratch® 2 - Take Your Mix Into the Future!
Welcome to the latest innovation in digital DJ technology, FinalScratch 2. This complete package lets you play digital music files from any analog turntable or CD player with ultra-natural feel and response-whether cueing, mixing or scratching. With quick setup, professional 24-bit/96kHz sound quality, and the power of Native Instruments Traktor FS 2 software, FinalScratch 2 is the ultimate way for DJs to play digital the analog way!
The All-New ScratchAmp™ 2
At the heart of FinalScratch 2 is the new ScratchAmp 2, a FireWire® audio interface that delivers maximum audio throughput with minimal latency.
Professional Sound
Plug in your turntables, CD players and microphone to industry-standard 24-bit/96kHz converters for studio-quality sound. And because the ScratchAmp 2 is passive, you can run audio through the amp without power.
Blazing FireWire Speed
The ScratchAmp 2 uses FireWire protocol to process multi-channel audio with minimal latency, allowing the software decks to respond as quickly as your hands. A FireWire Thru port lets you connect an iPod™ or external hard drive.
Solid Design with MIDI Built-In
Thanks to its MIDI In and Out ports, the ScratchAmp 2 is ready to connect with many of the vast MIDI controllers available for additional "hands-on" control. The small and rugged aluminum chassis is perfect for home use or on the road.
New Traktor FS Software & Compatibility with Traktor DJ Studio
Compatible with Mac or PC, Traktor FS 2 gives DJs a simple, yet powerful way to organize music and play it back using two virtual decks. Traktor FS 2 supports today's most popular file formats-including MP3, WAV, AIFF, AAC and WMA-and can even play tracks right off your computer's CD-ROM drive or an external FireWire hard disk.
Best of all, FinalScratch 2 hardware is now compatible with the award-winning Traktor DJ Studio by Native Instruments. By upgrading to the full version of Traktor, users gain a host of powerful features like looping, independent control over pitch and tempo, plus onboard filter effects and the ability to non-destructively record and edit your mix.
FinalScratch 2 Features:
New 24-bit/96kHz hardware with Mic input, MIDI and more
New hardware compatible with NI Traktor DJ Studio software
2 virtual decks with zoomable waveforms
Play audio files from time-coded vinyl or CD
Fast search engine works with over 50,000 tracks
High-quality Key Lock (Master Tempo)
New improved timecode readout with absolute/relative modes
New mic recording with instant playback from vinyl
New input recording for capturing your live mix direct to disk
New loop playback makes adding loop samples to the mix easy
New calibration tools provide optimal timecode response and tracking
New cue points for marking breaks or other important sections
New intelligent play history with time stamp and printing
New onscreen 1-minute markers for faster visual cueing
Lead-in graphics for use with lead-in grooves on vinyl
Helpful auto gain adjust and BPM detection
Assignable commands using "hot keys" or MIDI control
Compatible with Apple® iTunes™
Package Includes:
ScratchAmp 2 FireWire audio card with two sets of Phono/Line inputs (switchable), a Stereo Aux input, and a Mic input (switchable)
Traktor FS 2 software from Native Instruments
3 FS Standard time-coded vinyl records
2 FS time-coded CDs
Four RCA cables
FireWire cable (6-Pin to 6-Pin)
Power Supply
User Manual
System Requirements
Mac Minimum: Mac OSX (10.3.3 or higher), G4 500mHz. 256MB RAM
Mac Recommended: Mac OSX (10.3.3 or higher), G4 1GHz. 512MB RAM
PC Minimum: Windows XP, Pentium III/Athlon 1GHz, 256MB RAM
PC Recommended: Windows XP, Pentium IV/Athlon XP 2GHz, 512MB RAM
All systems require an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port.