Setup
Drivers
Firmware: (for both Windows and Mac OSX computers). At the time this manual is written, no update for the firmware is available, but you should also check the product's official page for any updates at
https://www.numark.com/product/scratchWindows Drivers : Install the latest ASIO drivers from
https://www.numark.com/product/scratchMac OSX Drivers : No driver is required to be installed. The Mac OS will install the necessary drivers once you connect the Numark Scratch to a USB port.
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VirtualDJ 8 Setup
Download and install VirtualDJ 8 from http://www.virtualdj.com/download/index.html (in case you have not done already)
Once VirtualDJ 8 is launched, a Login Window will appear. Login with your virtualdj.com account credentials.
A Pro Infinity or a Pro Subscription License is required to use the Numark Scratch. Without any of the above Licenses, the mixer will operate for 10 minutes each time you restart VirtualDJ.
http://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html
A window will appear next, to verify the proper detection.
Click on the “Use Soundcard” button and VirtualDJ will automatically create and apply the pre-defined audio configuration using the built-in audio interface of the Numark Scratch
Click to OK.
The unit is now
ready to operate with VirtualDJ.
MIDI Operation
The unit should be visible in the CONTROLLERS tab of Config and the “
factory default” available/selected from the Mappings drop-down list.
The factory default Mapping offers the functions described in this Manual, however those can be adjusted to your needs via VDJ Script actions.
Find more details at
http://www.virtualdj.com/wiki/VDJ8script.html AUDIO Setup
The Numark Scratch has a built-in USB Audio Interface with 4 output and 6 input channels. VirtualDJ offers a pre-defined Audio setup and a special button in the AUDIO tab of Config to provide that. Alternative setups can be applied in the same window.
Timecode (DVS)* configuration is not pre-configured (see
Inputs & Recording for more details).
*requires Pro Infinity or Timecode License http://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html For further software settings please refer to the User Guide of VirtualDJ 8.
http://www.virtualdj.com/manuals/virtualdj8/index.htmlINPUTS & RECORDING
Timecode (DVS)
VirtualDJ is offering DVS (Digital Vinyl System) support for the Numark Scratch. A Timecode Plus or Pro Infinity license is required.
http://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html Up to 2 Timecode Inputs are available to control any software decks via Timecode CDs or Vinyls.
Both mixer Channels can accept Timecode Vinyls (rear switcher set to PHONO) or Timecode CDs (rear switcher set to LINE).
Connect your Timecode devices at the rear panel of the Numark Scratch to the Inputs CH 1 and/or CH 2 and make sure the SOURCE switchers at the top panel are set to
PC position.
Open the AUDIO tab of VirtualDJ Settings and click on the
TIMECODE button for VirtualDJ to auto-create 2 Timecode Inputs.
Numark Scratch – Audio Setup with Timecode Inputs (DVS) Click to
APPLY.
Press
PLAY on your timecode CD and/or Vinyl device and VirtualDJ will automatically detect your Timecode type and make the appropriate adjustments for best performance.
Open the
TIMECODE tab of the VirtualDJ Settings and choose the
CALIBRATE button if for any reason the signal is not detected (possibly due to reversed phase connections).
Click on the
ON buttons from the TIMECODE panels of the Default Skin, to enable the Timecode and control the left/right VirtualDJ deck
Timecode Detection
Timecode buttons - 2 Decks GUI Recording
The Numark Scratch has a dedicated USB Input (channels 5,6) to record your Main Mix (default setting) and the Microphone. VirtualDJ has pre-configured this input for recording, thus no special setting is required in order to record your mix (including analogue sources and Microphone).
Numark Scratch – Default Audio Setup with pre-defined record Input on channels 5,6 Simply open the
MASTER center panel of the VirtualDJ GUI and click to the
REC button (or BCAST for broadcasting) to record your mix.
Note that if the record line in VirtualDJ Audio Setup is missing (removed), you will still be able to record your mix properly, but without the signals from Microphone or CH1/2 Inputs
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