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SCS.3m
MIX CONTROL SURFACE
MASTER
User Manual
FX
EQ
EQ
FX
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Important Safety Instructions • Read and follow the provided instructions before operating this unit. • Adhere to all warnings and security advices, and retain this document for future reference. Installation: Install the unit in accordance with the provided instructions Power Supply: • The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the voltage and frequency marked on its rear panel and/or its AC adapter. • The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely
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Contents Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1 1.1. Welcome to the SCS.3m ............................................................................................ 1 1.2. Overview ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.3. Unpacking .....................................................................
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Contents 5. Using the SCS.3m with Traktor LE ................................................................................ 37 5.1. A Traktor Tour ............................................................................................................ 37 5.1.1. Decks ............................................................................................................. 37 5.1.2. Mixer ...........................................................................................
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Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Welcome to the SCS.3m! Thank you for purchasing the SCS.3m. The SCS.3m (Stanton Control System 3mixer) is an innovative multi-touch controller that provides real-time performance controls. The SCS.3m allows you to control any software mixer in a DJ, VJ, or DAW application, and has been specifically designed to integrate with the included Traktor LE software to allow you to start mixing in a matter of minutes. Before we begin, please register your SCS.3m. Just go
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Unpacking 1.3 Unpacking Please check that you have received the following items: 1. (1) SCS.3m unit 2. (1) Power supply (12 VDC) 3. (1) USB cable 4. (1) SCS.3m Quick Start Guide 5. (1) SCS.3m User Manual 6. (1) Traktor LE Serial Number Card In addition to the above items, remember that to take advantage of the SCS.3m full potential you will need a Mac or PC computer (with Internet connection) to run Native Instruments’ Traktor LE and Stanton’s DaRouter software, and preferably an audio interface
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Connecting the SCS.3m 2. Connecting the SCS.3m Before you connect power, you will need to remove the SCS.3m Back Panel: To open back, first look for 2 knobs and turn them so that they are oriented vertically. When booth knobs are turned, remove the back by pulling the bottom of the panel up. (Figure 2.1) When the Back Panel is off, you will see the following sockets: (2) USB type “A” sockets (1) USB type “B” socket (1) 8 mm 12 VDC power supply socket Figure 2.1 2.1 Connect USB Connect the USB
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Connect Other Devices 2.3 Connect Other Devices Thanks to the SCS.3m integrated USB hub and the wire management options, you are able to easily connect up to 4 peripheral devices. These can be additional SCS.3d controllers, other USB controllers, flash storage, or any other USB peripheral. (Figure 2.4) SCS.3d SCS.3m SCS.3d Figure 2.4 4
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SCS.3m Setups 2.4 SCS.3m Setups SCS.3m The SCS.3m can be used on its own for basic transport and DJ mixing controls for playing songs in any mobile environment. (Figure 2.5) Figure 2.5 Multiple SCS.3m’s Multiple SCS.3m’s can be used to gain more channel control for applications such as Ableton Live, for example. (Figure 2.6) Figure 2.6 SCS.3m + SCS.3d The SCS.3m and SCS.3d can be used for extended control of decks in software. A single SCS.3d can be used to toggle between virtual decks or mult
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SCS.3m Description 3. SCS.3m Description 3.1 SCS.3m – Traditional Mixer Comparisons The SCS.3m was created to give you control of most common mixer functionality. You can see that the layout on the SCS.3m is symmetrical and that we are emulating a 2-channel mixer, similar to a typical 10” “Battle mixer.” Keeping this comparison in mind will help you to understand the different features of the SCS.3m. Let’s begin by comparing the different control groups on the SCS.3m to their counterparts on a tra
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Channel Fader 3.1.3 Channel Fader The Channel Faders (also called line faders, upfaders, etc.) control the volume of their associated channel before the 1O 1O signal gets to the Crossfader. The touch sensitive strips on the SCS.3m act just like the Channel Faders on a traditional O O mixer, allowing you to adjust the volume of the channel. Like the Crossfader, the Channel Fader on the SCS.3m has a row of LEDs next to it that will indicate its position. (Figure 3.3) Figure 3.3 3.1.4 Crossfader At
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Top Panel Functional groups 3.2 Top Panel Functional groups The SCS.3m has 10 functional groups. (Figure 3.5) MASTER 66 Figure 3.5 Let’s read a brief description of each of them. 8 FX EQ Q EQ FX
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Deck Switch 3.2.1 Deck Switch The Deck Switch button allows for each side of the SCS.3m to be switched between 2 virtual decks. Each side can be toggled independently, thus allowing 4 channels to be controlled in a conventional 2-channel design. (Figure 3.6) In each Deck Switcher, there is a backlit letter (either A and C, or B and D) to indicate which virtual channel that side of the SCS.3m is controlling. When you switch channels, the SCS.3m will remember the way you left all your controls on
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Slider Section 3.2.2 Slider Section The slider section features 4 virtual sliders, which can be toggled to control EQ or FX (or any other MIDI assignable control). (Figure 3.8) The value of each slider is shown on the LEDs next to it. If you switch the Slider Section to a different mode (for instance, from EQ to FX mode), the SCS.3m will remember your settings and restore them when you switch back. MASTER Figure 3.8 The sliders on the SCS.3m are touch sensitive “virtual faders.” Moving your finger
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EQ/FX Mode Switches 3.2.3 EQ/FX Mode Switches These buttons will toggle the Slider Section and Button Section between EQ controls and FX controls. Allows for 4 buttons and 4 sliders per channel. When switching modes the Button and Slider section automatically update to their last setting. (Figure 3.10) M MA ASSTTEER R Figure 3.10 3.2.4 Channel Fader The Channel Fader is always assigned to control each channel’s volume (even when you are in EQ/FX mode). With StanTouch technology, it is easy to do
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Button Section 3.2.5 Button Section The Button Section consists of four buttons with multicolor feedback for control of on screen buttons or triggers. These can be assigned to EQ kills, FX engage, or other MIDI assignable features. (Figure 3.12) The buttons next to each Channel Fader can be assigned to anything you want. You might see them controlling the effects in Native Instrument’s Traktor, triggering clips in Ableton Live, or samples and loops in Serato Scratch Live™. MASTER Figure 3.12 3.2
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Master/Monitor Mode Button 3.2.7 Master/Monitor Mode Button When the Master Button is engaged, the Channel Faders and Crossfader temporarily become controls for monitor volume, master volume, and monitor mix. The VU meters also display the master levels for checking a clean output signal from your computer. To enter “Master” mode, press and hold the Master button. The SCS.3m will remain in Master mode as long as you hold your finger on the Master button. (Figure 3.14) MASTER Figure 3.14 3.2.8 C
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Channel Level Meter 3.2.9 Channel Level Meter The Channel Level Meter indicates the volume of each channel like a traditional DJ mixer. (Figure 3.17) MASTER Figure 3.17 3.2.10 Channel Strip The Slider, Button, Mode Switchers, Channel Fader, Level Meter, and Monitor Button all constitute a traditional channel strip. The Channel Strip can be switched between decks A/C on the left side and B/D on the right side of the SCS.3m to control up to 4 software channels. (Figure 3.18) MASTER Figure 3.18 14
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Rear Panel 3.3 Rear Panel The SCS.3m has 4 USB type “A” sockets. Two of them are located in the Rear Panel (Figure 3.19), USB TYPE A USB TYPE A Figure 3.19 The other 2 are located in the Inner Rear Panel. (Figure 3.20) USB TYPE A Figure 3.20 These USB jacks can be used to connect additional SCS.3 controllers, mass storage devices (such as flash drives), external computer mouse, or any other USB components. Please keep in mind that the USB hub on the SCS.3m is a full speed hub, NOT a high-speed
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Inner Rear Panel 3.3.1 Inner Rear Panel When the back panel is off, you will see the following sockets within the Inner Rear Panel (Figure 3.21): (2) USB type “A” sockets (1) USB type “B” socket (1) 8 mm 12 VDC power supply socket USB TYPE A USB TYPE B 8mm 12 VDC Figure 3.21 16
