Stanton Final Scratch 2

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Mix digital files...
with old school styles!Welcome to the latest innovation in digital DJ technology - STANTON™ 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/96 kHz 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
ScratchAmp™ 2
(click to enlarge...)At the heart of FinalScratch 2 is the new ScratchAmp 2, a FireWire® sound card 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
All the inputs & outputs
(click to enlarge...)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 aluminium chassis is perfect for home use or on the road. A mic and auxillary input as well as gain controls add further levels of versatility.
What is FINALSCRATCH® 2?
DJ setup using FINALSCRATCH® 2FINALSCRATCH® 2 is a groundbreaking hardware-software combination that allows digital music files on a computer to be controlled and mixed live using a conventional DJ setup (2 turntables and a mixer).

The system integrates smoothly into every classic DJ setup and equips DJs perfectly for mixing digital files, or even mixing vinyl records and digital music files simultaneously.

The DJ controls the digital music files on the computer using special timecode-embedded records that can be played on normal turntables.
Pitching, cueing, spinning, start-stop and even scratching are all possible, just like classic DJ mixing: the digital files on the computer respond precisely to the actions of the turntables. This makes FinalScratch 2 an ideal combination for DJs who love the old school analog, hands-on feeling but are also looking to integrate digital music files into their mixes - an invaluable asset when testing your latest productions in a club. The TRAKTOR FS 2 software provides smooth operation and first-class sound quality, outstanding database functions for managing huge track collections, compatibility with Apple iPod and iTunes as well as external devices and much more.

And for all the DJs who are a step ahead, so is TRAKTOR DJ Studio 2.6. This latest version of the TRAKTOR DJ Studio series is compatible with FinalScratch 2 and comes armed with an arsenal of additional features enabling DJs to mix truly inspiring and unique sets.

FinalScratch 2:
timecode-embedded vinylThe FinalScratch 2 hardware consists of the ScratchAmp2 , a special DJ audio interface from Stanton with two phono inputs, phono and line outputs and a FireWire connection for the computer.

The standard set-up is clearly illustrated below: The turntables are connected via phono cables to the ScratchAmp2 , while the ScratchAmp 2 is connected via FireWire to the computer and via the line inputs and outputs to the hardware DJ mixer. There is also the option of connecting a mic or additional mixer to the auxillary input.
The Heart of the Hardware
Connect everything you need
(click to enlarge...)The Scratch Amp receives the timing information via phono cable from the special FinalScratch vinyl records and thus recognizes tempo, start-stop commands, and needle position. This information is transferred via FireWire to the TRAKTOR DJ FS 2 software on the computer so that all of the DJ’s mixing actions on the turntables are synchronized in real time to the digital tracks on the computer hard drive. The audio signal from the digital tracks is simultaneously sent to the hardware DJ mixer via the ScratchAmp 2’s FireWire and phono/line connections.

If the DJ replaces the special timecode record with a normal vinyl record, he or she need only switch the mixer to phono and play the record directly. In this way the DJ can very easily switch between vinyl and digital files. A truly versatile mix.
FinalScratch 2 Setup
FinalScratch 2 integrates easily into normal DJ set-ups
In TRAKTOR FS 2 the FinalScratch 2 System has a high-performance DJ software that has been specifically optimized for the needs of FinalScratch 2 users.New TRAKTOR FS 2 Software
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 and WMA–and can even play tracks right off your computer’s CD-ROM drive or external FireWire hard disk.

The music tracks are imported into the powerful TRAKTOR FS 2 database, where they can be conveniently managed and organized. The DJ then loads the desired tracks from the database into the two virtual TRAKTOR decks, where the playback times and waveforms are displayed. All mixing actions are controlled from the turntables: cueing, starting, pitching, scratching etc. The audio signal then travels via FireWire from the computer to the ScratchAmp 2, and from there on to the hardware DJ mixer where the DJ mixes with the crossfader, channel levels, EQ etc. - just as though normal vinyl records were being mixed. TRAKTOR FS 2 - the software for FinalScratch 2 (enlarge...)Compatibility with TRAKTOR DJ Studio
Best of all, FinalScratch 2 hardware is now compatible with the award-winning Native Instruments TRAKTOR DJ Studio. By upgrading to the full version of TRAKTOR, users gain a host of powerful features including looping, independent control over pitch and tempo, plus onboard filter effects, the ability to non-destructively record and edit your mix and more.
The combination of all these features with the ease and versatility of the FinalScratch 2 system delivers DJs an incredibly powerful solution and the potential to take their sets to a whole new dimension. And the crowd too! Read more...
Versatility in the Mix
Waveform displaysTRAKTOR FS 2 arms you with an arsenal of powerful features allowing you to concentrate on creative and versatile mix sets. Ultra-fast database search function, pre-listening of tracks on a third output, full drag and drop support and a structured, tree-like view of the musical archive, integration of external hard drives (like Apple iPod) and CD-ROM devices, and automatic import of iTunes databases and iTunes playlists. For better track visualization, the graphical waveform is split into two colors separating bass from treble. Sophisticated de-emphasis modeling combined with high-end interpolation algorithms produces warm, full bass sounds and smooth, realistic scratching. In addition to all this TRAKTOR FS 2 delivers a loud, club-ready output level and offers an intelligent auto gain function (perceived gain), which optimizes the levels between different tracks. The single controller mode even lets you control both software decks with just one turntable.
New Features in TRAKTOR FS 2
WMA and AAC Compatibility
TRAKTOR FS 2 is now capable of playing tracks in DRM-free WMA and AAC formats

Perfect Synchronisation
The improved time-code readout and the new calibration functionality ensure perfect synchronisation between turntable movements and the digital audio files. In addition to this, the time-code readout incorporates absolute (tempo information as well as time-code information) and relative (only tempo information) modes.

Live Input /Recording
An external audio signal can be integrated live into the mix via a third dedicated mixer channel, which allows for announcements, voice-overs, MCing and much more. The input signal can even be recorded on-the-fly, and the recordings can be dragged directly into the mix.

Record the Mix
Record your live mix directly to the hard drive in WAV or AIFF formats.

Enhanced Browser and Playlist Features
A “History” function is now incorporated into the playlist feature, which automatically records details about the date and time tracks were played. Create exact playlists of your mix-sets quickly and easily – print them out or export them. As well as this the browser has special ‘bookmarks’ for fast access to 12 of your favourite folders or playlists.

Cue Points
Use the integrated cue point feature to mark particular parts of an audio file. Breaks, choruses, the drop, new verses – locate them all easily, quickly and never lose track of where you are during the mix.

Loop Playback
TRAKTOR FS 2 allows you to integrate and play pre-produced loops. (Creating perfectly beat-matched loops on-the-fly is only possible with full version of TRAKTOR DJ Studio 2.6, which is now compatible with FinalScratch 2 and features a powerful on-board loop section.)

Minute Markers
1-minute markers are included in the mini waveform overview which displays the entire track. These helpful guides also correspond to the markers on the time-code embedded records.

Product specifications subject to change without notice

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[tvmann]

Yeah this has been the big talk on the N.I. Traktor/FS forum for the last week. There is no agreement on whether this merger of Traktor and FS into one software product is a good move.

I have a Traktor 2.53 setup on a laptop. Looking to get some time in a club to hook up to big amp and see how it sounds.

I'm happy with this setup and won't be converting to FS but it will be nice to get a few improvements with 2.6.

[MC Hammered]

I ended up buying a Denon S5000 instead.

For the cost of getting a laptop and FS it turned out way cheaper to go with a CD deck that plays mp3 and audio.

[Séguin]

I thought of Final Scratch. But what's the point. My Denon DN-2000F do a great job.

[decypher]

But it is a good option for people who already have a small portable laptop...

[Kraig]

SICK!

Winston - please find me a laptop that "fell off a truck." Thank-you.

[MC Hammered]

I have a few available.

But they don't come with a working screen.

[Kraig]

SHIPPING SOON!