Traktor Scratch Poor (a.k.a. Ghetto Timecode Control)

**Rokas** · 05-29-2009, 04:52 PM

Hello , i had read your post about TSP and timecode , does this work on PC also , as you only mentioned aggregate audio? or is it the same as ASIO? And my gear is bcd3000 , external mixer , 2 decks... could i use my decks routed to bcd3000(as it has soundcard) , but use my external mixer for those 2 decks and another 2 decks controlled via bcd3000

**pepehouse** · 05-30-2009, 04:58 PM

$1360 including laptop, really ghetto indeed.

**feralchimp** · 05-31-2009, 03:46 PM

I want to be absolutely sure I understand this, because it's directly contradictory to NI's marketing literature:

If I purchase some Traktor Scratch vinyl, and purchase Traktor Scratch (Pro or Duo) software, I do NOT need to use them with a Native Instruments-brand audio interface?

**feralchimp** · 05-31-2009, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Cliffm

That happens to me as well on both my Audio 8 and Xone 4D. I think its my Numark TTX turntables. The BPM readout in TSP doesn't change erratically, just the pitch. When mixing its a non issue. It sounds solid without making any corrections. I can even mix non time code decks with it and not have to touch Sync or Phase. Just CUP and let go!

I see similar readouts in other DVS systems (different sw/hw altogether), and it's not something to worry about. A +/- .3-.5% jump should raise eyebrows, though.

**MisterMoleyMole** · 05-31-2009, 03:51 PM

Definatley not for cd as had it working myself with no issue at all ... Not sure on vinyl but at the end of the day all that's happening is the audio 8 is pre amping the turntable cd so oif you did have issues with the vinyl and your sound card a couple of cheap phono preamps should sort it. All you gotta do is make sure the doundcard you are using has enough ins and outs!

**feralchimp** · 05-31-2009, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Chilly

The funny thing is that many of you believe that there's no harm in this, yet you won't approach NI to help with your issues.

As someone who owns NI product and has dealt with customer support from a variety of audio sw/hw vendors (including NI)...I would go to DJ Tech Tools for help before going to any manufacturer support system, every time.

**Karlos Santos** · 05-31-2009, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by feralchimp

and purchase Traktor Scratch (Pro or Duo) software,

You cannot buy Traktor Scratch Pro/Duo on its own. This is a point that seems to be lost on a lot of people.

You must buy it with a package that includes the Audio 8 or Audio 4 or already have a Traktor Scratch Certified Mixer or already own an Audio 8/4.

If you do not own an Audio 8/4 or Certified Mixer you cannot buy Traktor Scratch Pro/Duo.

So the answer to your original question is no. Not unless you use a pirated copy of TSP.

Just sayin'

**feralchimp** · 06-01-2009, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by Karlos Santos

You cannot buy Traktor Scratch Pro/Duo on its own. This is a point that seems to be lost on a lot of people.

You must buy it with a package that includes the Audio 8 or Audio 4 or already have a Traktor Scratch Certified Mixer or already own an Audio 8/4.

If you do not own an Audio 8/4 or Certified Mixer you cannot buy Traktor Scratch Pro/Duo.

So if I claim to own an Audio8, exactly how hard is NI going to try not to take my money?