TTM 57SL Manual For Serato Scratch Live 2.5

DJ-FX PluginUltra Knob ModeSuper Knob ModeEffects BPM MultiplierDeck AssignShow ParametersMacro Edit Mode25252525252525MIDI ControlOverviewMIDI Controller SetupAssigning ControlsMIDI PlattersMIDI Output LightingAssign MIDI to Other ControlsCtrl-Click FunctionalityPresetsNative Controller supportMIDI DevicesTechnical Information262626262626272727272727Organizing Your MusicGrouping Tracks into CratesSubcratesSmart CratesSorting Your FilesUsing the Song BrowserSearchingPrepare WindowHistorySerato PlaylistsUploading Serato PlaylistsLive PlaylistsEditing ID3 tagsLibrary ZoomDisplay Album ArtAdding Album ArtStatus IconsMore Info on Corrupt Files272728282828282929293030303030303030File ManagementRescan ID3 TagsRelocate Lost FilesDeleting Crates & TracksCopy & Move Files & FoldersCopy & Move CratesScratch Live Backup31313131313131Recording32LiveFeed32Mixing With One Turntable or CD33PlayerAdditional SetupHardwareUSB Buffer Size (Latency)Update FirmwareSave to MixerPhono SensitivityTransform DirectionLatch Kill SwitchesMetersPhonesExpand Library on Track ScrollFlashing Deck IndicatorFoot switch TypeReset Controls to DefaultControl SourceEffect 1 & Effect 2PlaybackTrack End WarningPlayback Keys Use ShiftLock Playing DeckSort Cues ChronologicallyEnable Hot CuesUse Auto GainHi-Fi ResamplerPlay From StartInstant DoublesPlay From First Cue PointBraking (Internal Mode)Audio OutputVinyl ControlAdjust Loops with VinylNext Song on FlipEnable Vinyl ScrollReverse Vinyl ScrollVinyl Scroll SpeedDrop to Absolute PositionDrop to Cue PointsVinyl Start OffsetLibraryRead iTunes LibraryProtect libraryCustomize Crate ViewsCenter on Selected SongShow All File TypesInclude Subcrate TracksAutofill OverviewsFont SizeAlbum Art SizeDisplayMaximum Screen UpdatesAudio CacheShow Album Art On DeckPluginsEnable SP-6 Sample 37373737373737Enable DJ-FXSerato PlaylistsSerato VideoSerato Remote37373737The Hardware Control Panel38TTM 57SL Control of Scratch Live 3838GroupsCustomize Control Assignments 38TTM 57SL Control of DJ-FX38Default Control Assignments38(Group B1) General Controls39(Group B2) Library39(Group B3) Playback39(Group B4) Cueing & Looping40(Group B5) Recording40(Group B6) Effects40EffectsHard & Soft Control PanelsInternal Digital EffectsGroup 6Inserting an EffectBasic Effects ControlsFootswitchEffects CueingControl Assignment SummarySweep Filter ControlsPhaser / Flanger ControlsEcho Effects ControlsHold Echo ControlsDesecrator Controls4141414141424242424344454647Magnetic Fader Q and A48Magnetic Fader Maintenance48Magnetic Fader Rail Cleaning49Troubleshooting and FAQ50Corrupt File Descriptions51Scope Readings and Fixes52Keyboard Shortcuts54AppendixAnalog DiagramFootswitch DiagramDSP Processing Block Diagram55555556Declaration of Conformity57Limited Warranties58RANE TTM 57SL MIXER FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.5.05

TTM 57SLMixerOverviewUSBBPLAYEROUTSDUAL CDUALCDD PLPLAYAYERER OOUTUTSSScratch Live Control SurfaceControl Scratch Live without taking yourhands off the mixer. Navigate though yourlibrary, load tracks, hit cues, loop andcontrol effects via the integrated controlsurface. Control includes an input forconnecting a footswitch for hands freelooping, sampling and effects.Effects24-bit effects using Rane and Serato’saward winning studio and live soundsoftware technologies give youprofessional studio quality sound. Themixer comes with Echo and Filter effects.GROUNDThe TTM 57SL Performance Mixercombines the best technologies thatRane and Serato have to offer in a singlehigh-performance mixer. The TTM 57SLfully integrates Rane’s proven hardwareand Serato Scratch Live, creating awhole new range of possibilities foryour performance. The TTM 57SL wasspecifically designed to work with ScratchLive and the available features are bestserved when used with Scratch Live.The TTM 57SL is also a very competentstandalone performance mixer.The features and functionality of yourmixer will improve with new releasesof the Scratch Live software – and allScratch Live updates are free.GROUNDTURNTABLE OUTPGM 11D4INPUT10-12 12PANR4601021D2OUTPUTLEVELSA8HIGH 6OFFMIDOFF 6OFF 6OFF 6OFF 6LOW10OLP1601068MAINL 6PANR2FlexFX8010BOOTH460102LOW8AUX OUT68442INPUTGAINMIDMIC LOW208OFFFlexFXMIC HIGH410HIGHL 1260GAINAUX IN-124280PGM 22A62TURNTABLE OUT460102P28PHONESMIC LEVELDECKMIC ON1B1GROUP2B2B3B4B5PGM 1B6CUEPGM ADER 1 CONTOURSLOWREVERSEFASTCROSSFADE CONTOURSLOWREVERSEFASTFADER 2 CONTOURREVERSEOL 8 4 20–2–4–8–16–24ABTTM 57SLPERFORMANCE MIXERExternal Sound Card InterfaceHardware FeaturesUse the TTM 57SL as a high quality USBaudio interface for your favorite Mac orPC software — USB 1.1 with 8 channelsof streaming 16 bit / 44.1 kHz audio withonboard DSP effects processing. Internal universal power supply worksin almost any country (100-240 VAC). 4 line / phono switchable inputs. “Kills” on each EQ band, on each bus;six total. Dual headphone outputs: ¼" jack and3.5 mm mini-jack. Rane’s famous “FlexFX” effects loopsystem, in addition to built-in effects. RCA, ¼" and XLR outputs, each withan independent volume control. USB 1.1 with 8 channels of streaming16-bit / 44.1 kHz audio. Mic input EQ and Engage switch.Magnetic FadersRane’s legendary patented magneticfaders are the fastest, most accurate,and longest lasting on the planet. TheTTM 57SL uses the same faders andperformance oriented layout that madethe TTM 56 famous.Advanced RecordingCapabilitiesRecord your mix directly to hard drive.6RANE TTM 57SL MIXER FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.5.0

Connectingthe MixerMic InputUSB Streaming AudioThe Mic Input will accept eithera balanced ¼" TRS (tip-ringsleeve) plug or an unbalancedTS (tip-sleeve) plug. Any type ofmicrophone may be used, exceptthose that require phantompower to operate. See “MicLevel and EQ” on page 9.There are eight channels ofstreaming audio over theUSB 1.1 port. Two stereochannels from the computerand two stereo channels to the computer.While internal processing is all 24-bit 44.1kHz, streaming audio is 16-bit 44.1 kHz.If the blue indicator is on, the device isconnected and communicating with thecomputer.Two stereo signals from the computerappear as Digital 1 and Digital 2 inputs.These stereo digital signals may beselected for PGM 1 and/or PGM 2 (seesource selection in the Program Controlssection). As well as the two stereochannels sent to the computer for vinylemulation control, one stereo pair can alsobe sent to your computer for recording.See “Recording” on page 32.When not using the Scratch Livesoftware, the mixer appears as twofour-channel sound cards with stereo inand stereo out. The source for the stereooutput channels must be selected in yoursoftware. The following signals may beselected as the source for either digitaloutput to the computer: PGM 1 Pre- or Post- Fader PGM 2 Pre- or Post-Fader Main Mix AUX BUS (sum of the MIC, AUX andFlexFX Return).Analog OutputsLeave the power unplugged untileverything else is connected!PGM Inputs 1-4The TTM 57SL has two stereo analoginputs for PGM 1 and two stereo analoginputs for PGM 2. Any of these analoginputs may be set for Line Input or PhonoInput using the LINE / PHONO switcheslocated on the rear panel. Up is LINEand Down is PHONO. Unused inputs arebest set to LINE. Attach your turntable’sground wires to the Phono Groundconnectors.Two stereo digital inputs from the USBconnection, Digital 1 and Digital 2, arealso available for PGM 1 and PGM 2. Itis possible to select any combination ofdigital and analog signals.Any of the four analog inputs may beused for Scratch Live vinyl emulationcontrol. Input 1 or Input 2 may be selectedfor Scratch Live Virtual Deck 1 control.Input 3 or 4 may be selected for ScratchLive Virtual Deck 2 control. Control inputsources are selected using the ScratchLive software. As will be discussed laterin Program Controls, if a source has beenselected for vinyl emulation control bythe Scratch Live software, the number isback-lit as a reminder that the source isselected for control.SET THE UNUSED INPUTS TO LINEMain, Booth and Aux outputs each havetheir own Level control, and all come fromthe same “Main Mix” signal. The Mainoutput is on balanced XLR jacks with pin2 “hot” per AES standards. The Boothoutput is on balanced ¼" TRS (tip-ringsleeve) jacks, though unbalanced TS(tip-sleeve) plugs may be used. The Auxoutput is on regular unbalanced RCAjacks. Because all signals are identical,users may use any of these outputs as the“main” output if a different cable type isrequired for system connection.Rane recommends balanced wiringfor the strongest signal and rejection ofhum and noise. If your cable to the amprack is less than 10 feet (3 meters), youcan often get away with an unbalancedcable. See the RaneNote “Sound SystemInterconnection” at www.rane.com fordetails and cable wiring.Power SupplyThe TTM 57SL featuresan internal universalswitching powersupply that operateson any AC mains 100to 240 VAC, 50 or 60Hz (most places inthe world). All that isrequired when travelingis the appropriate IEC line cord which isusually readily available. The universalsupply is a major plus for the traveling DJ.RANE TTM 57SL MIXER FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.5.07

These “trim” controls adjust theselected input to match otherinputs. These controls have abuilt-in Limiter that prevents thesignal from clipping regardless of the Gainsetting. If increasing the Gain does notincrease the signal level, then the signalis already at maximum and the Limiter iscontrolling the signal to prevent clipping.The Gain range is 15 dB to off.MixerControlsPanThese controls pan the signalbetween the Left and Rightoutputs.InputChoose one of four INPUT sources foreach Program.PGM 1 selects: Analog-1 Analog-2 Digital-1 Digital-2(A1)(A2)(D1)(D2)PGM 2 selects: Analog-3 Analog-4 Digital-1 Digital-2(A3)(A4)(D1)(D2)High / Mid / Low EQThe Analog Inputs come from yourturntables or CD players. The DigitalInputs come from the Virtual Decks in theScratch Live software. If the number forA1 or A2 is illuminated, the Input has beenselected by the Scratch Live software asthe control source input for Deck One. Ifthe number for A3 or A4 is illuminated,the Input has been selected by ScratchLive as the control source input for DeckTwo. The backlit number is a reminder thatthis source may be a control signal andnot audio. You may select a control inputand use it as a normal analog input at anytime without de-selecting it for control inScratch Live, but remember that if youare playing a control record or CD, youwill hear the control signal. See “ControlSource” on page 34.8The control range is OFF to 6 dB. These use 2nd-order,Linkwitz-Riley, AcceleratedSlope filters. The Low-Midcross-point is 300 Hz. TheMid-High cross-point is 4kHz.Kill switches provideinstant-off for each control.The skull lights red andthe band is off when its Killswitch is pressed. When the switch isreleased, the EQ goes back to the settingof its EQ control. These switches maybe set to momentary or toggle operationwithin the Scratch Live software. See“Latch Kill Switches” on page 34.FadersMagnetic faders are usedfor both Channel Faders andCrossfader (the same fadersused in the TTM 56S). Eachfader has an independentContour control and aReverse switch.ContourThese controls provide a fullrange of fader adjustmentfrom constant power (Slow)to extremely fast cut (Fast).CHANNEL AND CROSSFADER CONTOURTRAVELDB ATTENUATIONGain0204060SLOWFAST80100ReverseThese switches are provided foreach fader just to the right ofeach Contour control. Reversetoggles on (lit green) and off with eachpush of the switch. These switches areslightly recessed to prevent accidentalengagement.Channel SwapThis button reverses thechannel assignment for allthree faders. Pressing the switch togglesChannel Swap on and off. When theyellow indicator is lit, Channel Swap isengaged. When channels are swapped,the PGM 1 Fader controls PGM 2 andthe PGM 2 Fader controls PGM 1.PGM 1 is also moved from the A sideof the Crossfader to the B side of theCrossfader. Fader Contour and Reversecontrols stay with the original Fader. Fader1 Contour and Reverse is always withthe left Fader and Fader 2 Contour andReverse is always with the right Fader.This switch is slightly recessed to preventaccidental engagement.MeterThe Meter has two modesof operation. The METERswitch toggles betweenDual Mono Cue and Stereo House. When this indicator is lit green, theMeter displays the Stereo Mix sent to allthree outputs. When this indicator is off, the Meterdisplays Dual Mono Cue, to show thelevels of PGM 1 and PGM 2.The top red OL indicator lights at 0 dBFS(clipping). The Meter displays loudnesswith a solid string of lights, and how closeyou are to clipping with a moving dot. Ifthe red OL indicator lights, turn the leveldown using the Gain control.RANE TTM 57SL MIXER FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.5.0

Aux InPhonesThis adjusts the level of theAuxiliary Input signal. This is afull-range control providing Offto 6 dB gain adjustment.The headphone output candeliver very high volume to someheadphones. To avoid pain,never put headphones on yourhead before plugging them in. Alwaysstart with the PHONES Level turneddown, and then turn it up to the desiredlevel.Mic Level and EQThe MIC ON switch engagesthe Mic. The green indicatoris lit when the MIC isengaged. MIC LEVEL adjuststhe Mic gain over a range ofOff to 50 dB. Set the gainwhere you want it and usethe MIC ON switch to turnthe MIC on and off. The OLindicator lights when thesignal reaches clipping. Ifthis lights red, turn the MICLEVEL down. MIC HIGH andMIC LOW tone controls allowyou to adjust the bass and treble of theMIC Input signal.Output LevelsOutput Level controlsare provided for MAIN,BOOTH and AUX Outputs.(XLR)All three outputs have thesame Main Mix source.As shown previously in(TRS)Analog Outputs (on pageManual-3), the Main outputis a balanced output onXLR connectors, the Booth(RCA)output is a balancedsignal on TRS connectorsand the AUX output is anunbalanced signal on RCA connectors.This combination of jacks allows you tohook into other equipment regardless ofthe connector type.CueThis slider pans betweenPGM 1 and PGM 2 in theheadphones when theMaster Cue light is off. When Master Cueis on, this control has no effect. The cuesignals are post-EQ and pre-fader.Master CuePress this switch (green lighton) to hear the Main Mix inthe headphones. When this light is off, theCue slider takes over.FlexFX LoopThis stereo loop connects anexternal effects processor,post-fader. The signals comingfrom the PGM 1 fader, the PGM 2 fader,or both may be routed to the FlexFX loop.This allows a single external effects unit toprocess PGM 1 and/or PGM 2.FlexFX switches are provided for PGM 1and PGM 2. Pressing the FlexFX switchlights the green indicator and sends thesignal to the external FlexFX Loop. Pressthe switch again to stop sending signal tothe loop (the green indicator goes dark).FlexFX jacks are unbalanced mono ¼" TS(Tip/Sleeve). SEND jacks provide outputto the effects processor. RETURN jacksprovide input from the effects processor.Effects insert devices with a single in/out TRS jack place Send on the TIP andReturn on the RING. For this application,you will need a “Y” cable, as shownbelow.Send signals may be used as anotherauxiliary output, allowing PGM 1, PGM2 or both to be routed to an externalsource (another amp or recorder). If youwish to disconnect your external effectsprocessor, it is not necessary to connectcables from FlexFX Send to FlexFXReturn, as the TTM 57SL detects thepresence of cables, and automaticallyconnects the Send and Return when acable is not connected.Any signal assigned to the FlexFX Loopwill be processed by any internal digitaleffect assigned to the AUX BUS. This hasthe advantage of allowing one of the twointernal effects to be assigned to the AUXBUS and then assigning PGM 1 and/orPGM 2 to the FlexFX Loop.NOTE: This Loop is for an externaleffects unit. For details on the built-ininternal effects, See “Effects” on page41.Headphone Cueing 1-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE SENDSHIELDT SENDR RETURNS SHIELDThe Cueing system allows users toPan the Cue from PGM 1 to PGM 2 orselect the Master Mix. Cueing is alsoprovided for the internal digital effects,covered on page-10. Both 3.5 mmand ¼” jacks are provided. These canbe used simultaneously, but using onlyone at a time yields more power to theheadphones. 1-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLESHIELD RETURNSHIELDSEND/RETURN CABLE WIRINGRANE TTM 57SL MIXER FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.5.09

GettingStarted2. Insert the Software Installation CDROM. If a window doesn’t openautomatically, browse to the CD drive.Run setup.exe.orLaunch the installer you justdownloaded from serato.com.3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Oncethe installation is complete, ScratchLive appears in the Start Menu under AllPrograms Serato Scratch Live.Installing Scratch LiveCheck for the latest download version ofScratch Live software at serato.com. If itis newer than what is on your CD-ROM,we recommend installing it instead.Mac1. Insert the Software Installation CDROM and double-click the installer icon.orLaunch the installer you justdownloaded from serato.com.2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Oncethe installation is complete, Scratch Livewill appear in your applications list. Youmay like to drag the Scratch Live icon toyour dock for quick launching.Because the TTM 57SL was connectedprior to installing Scratch Live, no extrahardware installation is required.4. Click OK.Starting the SoftwareClose all other programs on your Mac orPC. When you load Scratch Live for thefirst time, you will see the screen shownbelow:TTM 57SL as a Sound CardThe TTM 57SL will be available as astandard Windows sound card wheneverScratch Live is not running. It will replacethe previous sound card and default toTTM57SL Line 2 (select D 2 on either ofthe PGM INPUTS).If you wish to change to Line 1 or back toyour previous sound card when not usingthe TTM 57SL:Windows2. Click the Audio tab.103. Under Sound scheme, change to NoSounds.Once Scratch Live is installed, anyadditional hardware that is connectedwill be recognized and the drivers will beautomatically installed.1. Start Control Panel Sounds & AudioDevices.1. Connect your TTM 57SL with the USBcable before you insert your installationCD. When you first connect it, Windowswill attempt to install the drivers via thehardware wizard. Cancel and close thehardware wizard.2. Click the Sounds tab.Additional Windows Drivers3. Plug in your TTM 57SL. No extrahardware or driver installation isrequired.It is important that Windows users installthe TTM 57SL drivers as well as theScratch Live software. The easiest wayto do this is to allow the Scratch Liveinstaller to do all the work.1. Start Control Panel Sounds & AudioDevices [in Vista or 7, Control Panel Sounds].3. Make changes using the drop menusfor bothSound Playback andSound Recording.4. Click OK.TIP: Be aware that Windows systemevent sounds (beeps, dings, etc.) willcome through your TTM 57SL whenit is your sound card. To preventembarrassment, have no otherapplications running. Better yet, turn offyour computer’s sound scheme.TroubleshootingThe TTM 57SL mixer is not recognized.It takes five seconds for Scratch Live todetect the TTM 57SL. The mixer can beunplugged at any time; you do not need toexit Scratch Live before disconnecting thehardware. Use the supplied USB cable —longer lengths are not recommended. Onsome Windows machines each USB portis treated separately, so you will need toinstall the driver separately for each USBport. If the above screen does not showwithin ten seconds, try unplugging andreplugging the USB cable.Installing More Than 1 VersionInstalling a new version will by defaultoverwrite any previous version you hadinstalled, however it is easy to have morethan one version of Scratch Live installedif you wish.RANE TTM 57SL MIXER FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.5.0

Mac Users: before installing, find theScratch Live application (by default it is inthe Applications folder), and rename it for example Scratch Live 2.0.0. When youinstall the new version, the old applicationwill not be overwritten, and you canchoose which

the most from your TTM 57SL and the included Scratch Live software. Keep this manual in a safe place. If you ever lose it, a new copy may be downloaded at dj.rane.com. 5400 RPM minimum, 7200 RPM To keep up with the latest tips, and to check for software updates for your TTM 57SL, visit the