D-Styles is undoubtably one of the best scratchers in the world, so it was only right that he teamed up with Serato for this musical routine. cutting up a sax sample over one of his own beats.
If you like this style of scratch music, then I highly suggest you check out his seminal debut album from 2002, Phantazmagorea, which is full of trippy/experimental soundscapes, whilst maintaining that element of musicality.
2010 Japanese DMC Champ DJ Blu utilizes Scratch Live and Ableton's recent creation, throwing down a live remix of Travis Barker's "Can A Drummer Get Some".
Awesome use of scratch drumming, live recording and layering, and some mad stuff involving slowing the turntable down, matching the project tempo to it, and then throwing a beat juggle over the top.
Very informative...One of the main issues I have with Scratch Live is the feedback/skipping if you're in a club where the turntables vibrate due to a loud system. It's true though, Traktor doens't have that problem!
This is very exciting. For me, I normally have to go back and forth between Scratch Live & Ableton when producing mixtapes, whichcan be a laborious task; but with "The Bridge" it looks like my prayers have been answered. I'm also looking forward to incorporating Ableton Live into my sets, and since I've now got to grips with Video SL, this can really open up some doors!
What's New in Serato Scratch Live 2:
• Control Ableton Live and make editable Mixtapes with "The Bridge". • A choice of 2, 3 or 4 decks with supported Rane hardware. • Built-in DJ FX with an assignable "Super Knob" for quick live tweaking. • Brand new Display Modes with a range screen layouts to suit your style of performing. • Enhanced Album Art browsing for quick identification of your music. • Build "Smart Crates" easily using keywords from your music library. • Export your track plays and share them online with "Serato Playlists"
However, Traktor Scratch have also been pushing the boundaries with their X1 controller; given some time they too could also come up with something very interesting...
CABLE SAYS: Fall back, Tom...Stones Throw's a wicked label! I need these immediately!
Just spotted this and thought I'd put it up on here. I personally don't care much for the Stones Throw slipmatts or tracks etc, but I'm gonna see if I can get some Ultra-Clear Serato vinyl like this and get some custom slipmatts made up myself. Watch this space :)
Ships August 18. Pre-orders now available.
This is the Serato & Stones Throw collabo, a package of 2 discs (music b/w serato tones), and two slipmats. The discs are clear vinyl. This is limited to 2000 pieces and will be available August 18 at all the usual Stones Throw retailers. Here's full details:
2 DISCS Clear vinyl 2 SLIPMATS Stones Throw logo in gold SIDES 1 & 3 Serato Control Tones used to DJ with Serato Scratch Live software SIDES 2 & 4 exclusive Stones Throw tracks
Track list: Dam-Funk - Silver Sunsets James Pants - Let's Celebrate Guilty Simpson - What To Do (Oh No Remix) Mayer Hawthorne - Just Aint Gonna Work Out (Astronote Remix) Peanut Butter Wolf feat. Baron Zen - Talk To Me CX Kidtronik - Aint Even Playin' J Rocc - Hot Feet MED - Out of Control (Produced by Madlib)
I knew you could rock simple juggles and stuff, but I didn't realise the fader & the platters were that good!
This may have to be added to the ever-growing list of purchases, although I get enough shit from drunk people about not being a "real DJ" for using Scratch Live... LOL
The latest product from the leaders of digital DJ-ing. An updated version of the original SL 1 interface, the SL 3 packs in a while load of new features, improving the sound quality, set-up time, and the overall performance...I'm pretty excited!
Features:
USB 2.0 high speed audio interface. Improved dynamic range: 104 dB. Maximum audio output: 3 Vrms (hotter output). 24-bit 44.1 or 48 kHz converters. Aux Input for Live Mix Recording or LiveFeed. Aux Output allows use of the Sample Player as a Virtual Deck. Aux Output opens the door for future expansion and creative configurations. High-grade phono preamps upgrade the performance of most mixers. Software switchable Direct Thru connections: less cable required. Independent Line / Phono-level selection for each input for greater flexibility. Galvanic isolation prevents computer noise from interfering with audio path. Soft carry case included. Includes international power supply: best performance and easy transfer between DJs.
Gizmo from Skratchworx managed to corner Sam from Serato at the NAMM convention to give us a more detailed description.
The SL 3 is now available from all good retailers for the pricely sum of $699/€699/£749....Yeah, £749! I really need to befriend an American...
EDIT! It's available for the semi-pricely sum of £599. Maybe they'll give me discount for blogging about it, eh?
I've been looking for a decent MIDI controller to use with Ableton Live for some time now...I was going to go with the Novation Remote SL 25 (which I'm going to get to use with Reason anyway), but it looks like Akai have saved the day...
The controller looks pretty easy to use, with everything laid out nicely...Peep the video below...
On a side note, I'm still waiting for more news on the highly-anticipated Serato and Ableton collaboration...To incorporate Ableton's features into a DVS such as Scratch Live would open up a whole new realm of possibilities. And with the added creativity of the Video-SL plugin too? Wow...
