DaScratch marks the introduction of Stanton’s StanTouch® technology,
which allows DJs to use traditional performance motions and gestures on a touch-pad
style surface. "With SCS.3d, we stepped back from the playing field and
created something unique using emerging touch technology,” states Jim
Mazur, Stanton’s Director of Product Development. “DJs are constantly
looking for new ways to interact with their music. By studying their actions
and creating a control surface analogy, we are able to bring some fresh ideas
to fruition without being held back by traditional ways of interfacing with
equipment."
The StanTouch® interface is highly responsive to popular functions such
as scratching, scrubbing, and navigating through digital audio files. In addition,
tactile buttons, triggers, and virtual faders are able to control samples, pitch,
effects, cue and loop points, and other mappable functions. Multiple finger
touches can also prompt quick kills on EQ's or transform effects on volume.
Another notable feature of the SCS.3d is the implementation of DaRouter®
software. DaRouter allows customized support and control over most DJ, DAW,
and audio applications. DaRouter also enables DaScratch to provide two-way user
feedback by illuminating LEDs to indicate the status of buttons, triggers, virtual
faders, and transport controls. A preset library is also available on the Stanton
website that supports popular applications such as Traktor™, Traktor Scratch™,
Ableton Live™, and Serato Scratch Live™. A complete list of supported
current applications is available at www.StantonDJ.com.
According to Timothy Dorwart, CEO of the Stanton Group, "DaScratch reflects
our commitment to deliver products based on technology, innovation and differentiation.
The flexibility and affordability of DaScratch will attract new users to digital
DJing while at the same time providing professional DJ's with a useful tool
to augment their current rigs."
For simple connectivity into any set-up or environment, DaScratch features USB connection, allowing easy plug and play connection to your software. The unit is class compliant with Windows XP, Vista and Mac OSX to ensure that drivers are never needed, and is bus powered by design to ensure that no external power or batteries need to be used.
Additionally, the DaScratch employs the Magnect® connection system, allowing
multiple SCS.3d units to securely snap together magnetically, creating a larger
control surface with increased performance options. MSRP: $299
Technical Details:
5 Touch sensitive sliders (3 switchable via presets)
1 Touch sensitive continuous rotary control (switchable via preset)
4 Backlit (red, blue) buttons
10 Back lit (red, blue, purple) touch sensitive buttons
9 Backlit touch sensitive buttons (switchable via preset)
USB 1.1 and 2.0 class compliant MIDI controller
USB bus-powered*
System Requirements:
Mac: Power PC G5 or multicore Intel® processor Mac OSX (v10.4 or later)
Windows: PC running Windows XP or Vista
Dimensions (H x W x D): 8.52 in x 4.72 in x 1.38 in 216.5 mm x 120 mm x 35.25
mm
Shipping Weight: 2.64 lbs (1.2 Kg)
*USB hub / port must meet USB power specification
Package includes: DaScratch® Unit, USB cable, and Quickstart guide
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