Stanton Final Scatch DJ system
FINAL SCRATCH is a unique and patented technology that allows real-time
manipulation and even scratching of digital music files such as .wav
and .MP3 by using your turntables.
The FS10K package includes three special vinyl records, the ScratchAmp
(to connect the computer to your existing turntable/mixer setup),
and the Final Scratch software disc (including FREE a Linux Auto Boot).
DJ skills are NOT included.
It operates on a standard CPU with at least 500 MHz, RAM 128 MB,
OS Linux. USB port and a CD-ROM drive that is ATAPI compatible (all
drives shipped last 3 years are, so all new PC's equipped with a 500
MHz CPU will work).
No special sound card is required because Final Scratch has its
own special Scratch Amp, which eliminates the need for a high-end
sound card. Your standard sound card that came with your laptop should
be sufficient.
The specially manufactured vinyl record can be used to mix digital
audio files like MP3, WAV, AIFF, and audio CD. All mixing is done
directly from the turntables, including, pitch shifting, cueing, spinning
back and forth, even scratching and "needle dropping". This
special code is what controls the actual file being retrieved from
your computer. The final scratch records can even be used in combination
with traditional analog records when mixing your set. However it cannot
be used without the ScratchAmp and software.
Final Scratch is designed to be a plug and play system. It integrates
with any standard turntable and 2-channel mixer (with switchable phono/line
inputs); special DJ cartridges are not required but a fresh (new)
set of styli are recommended for best calibration. (In other words
dirty carts will affect the performance of your system)
Final Scratch is the best and only real bridge for the both the
professional and home DJs to enter and have total control over the
digital world. By using any standard turntable & mixer setup,
DJs can now manipulate digital music the way they have always done
it... by hand - with vinyl. DJs can now mix both analog records and
digital files back to back, and do it the same way they are accustomed
to.
Other features include:
· No more heavy vinyl to carry around.
· No more damage to the sound quality of your music.
· No more additional cost of cutting acetates / dub plates
just to play original music on turntables.
· No more conflict between digital / analog mediums (FS uses
both).
· No more time wasted while producing tracks, go from studio
production to playback club in a matter of seconds.
· No more "digging in the crates" looking for that
favorite record.
· No more wishing you had brought that favorite record to your
gig.Q)
The sound quality depends on the bit rate and quality of the original
file. Since Final Scratch is the only system that uses CDs, MP3’s,
WAV’s, and AIFF's, the sound is only as good as the original
file. We recommend encoding your sound files at 192kbps or higher
for normal club play.
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Final Scratch