Using Serato hardware for Native Instruments software

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Posted by Magnetonium on Jul-16-2008 03:33:

Using Serato hardware for Native Instruments software

I know its a stupid question, but

Is it possible? I have Native Instruments 3.0 software (copy from a friend) that I love, and also I have the Serato Scratch hardware with the Serato software and vinyls. Will I be able to run my Native Instruments software with the Serato hardware?

Any thoughts, ideas or experimentations?

The reason why I havent tried this is because my laptop is having some issues but I need to be ready for a party on the upcoming weekend. I miss the Sync button from Native Instruments software that Serato doesnt have.

Posted by Polt on Jul-16-2008 04:39:

Serato released beta ASIO drivers for Windows a while ago. So you could use Traktor or whatnot with it as long as you are running Windows.

Do you have Serato but are not using it with Turntables or CD players? That is what it sounds like.

Posted by Tony Morello on Jul-16-2008 08:06:

Re: Using Serato hardware for Native Instruments software

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Originally posted by Magnetonium
I miss the Sync button from Native Instruments software that Serato doesnt have.

...?

my sync button is my brain

Posted by djsaekone on Jul-16-2008 13:35:

Ive used Traktor with the serato interface. It works but the only thing is....that it doesnt have a headphone out so you would have to hook it up to a mixer or headphone amp.

Ive read somewhere that the serato vinyls only work with serato. You would probably need the traktor skratch vinyls/cds.

Posted by david.michael on Jul-16-2008 13:47:

quote:
Originally posted by djsaekone

Ive read somewhere that the serato vinyls only work with serato. You would probably need the traktor skratch vinyls/cds.

I would assume that to be correct, since I'd imagine the timecode is different. Traktor Scratch has double the resolution.

Posted by Ryan0751 on Jul-16-2008 14:58:

Ok...

You CAN use the Serato SL-1 with Traktor Studio using the ASIO drivers. Fine.

HOWEVER... if you want to use timecode control in Traktor Studio, you MUST also have Traktor Scratch installed on the same machine (which means you have to have purchased and activated it).

In addition, Traktor Studio/Scratch will ONLY allow timecode control if you are using either the Audio 8 DJ (the Native Instruments interface) OR a Traktor Scratch certified DJ mixer, like the Korg Zero 4/8 or the Ecler EVO 5.

And yes, you need Traktor timecode vinyl/cd's. Oddly enough, I accidentally put Serato timecode CD's in my CDJ's once and Traktor played my track, but unpredictably and at half speed. I was like "WTF is going on?" for a few minutes...

Posted by Gen3r4l1ty on Jul-16-2008 17:44:

Re: Re: Using Serato hardware for Native Instruments software

quote:
Originally posted by Tony Morello
...?

Right! Considering this forum, I'm surprised he wasn't torn apart for that comment.

Posted by n3lly on Jul-16-2008 20:24:

Re: Re: Re: Using Serato hardware for Native Instruments software

quote:
Originally posted by Gen3r4l1ty
Right! Considering this forum, I'm surprised he wasn't torn apart for that comment.

I agree,

But sync button talk drives me a little loo laaa.. so i agree with him.

Not that i care. I find it fun when it's a little challenging.

Posted by Magnetonium on Jul-16-2008 23:10:

Re: Re: Re: Re: Using Serato hardware for Native Instruments software

quote:
Originally posted by n3lly
I agree,

But sync button talk drives me a little loo laaa.. so i agree with him.

Not that i care. I find it fun when it's a little challenging.

I dont need a sync button for house/trance/euro/techno. I use my full Serato package for that. But I do need a sync button for hip-hop and other pop music shit. I am having huge problems mixing for mainstream crowds using mainsteam music with songs that are like 4-5 minutes long with NO room for error or maneuvre.

And as for the equipment, with mainstream I am not necessarily relying on the timed vinyl. I can just ignore the turntables for that session and play directly onto the mixer and into the speakers, to please the folks. I just want to save the headache when playing for those crowds during those moments. I get irritated too easily and disoriented when spinning rap/pop/etc shit, but thats what people listen to nowadays. Thats the only way in some cases for me to be able to play some underground electronic music as well, either for "warmup" or at the end when people are drunk/high enough. I dont know enough people in my area to party to the kinds of music that I listen to (EDM pre-2006).

I do have the SL-1200 MK2's, so I do use real vinyl and while my mixing skills are still weak, I can throw a decent set for my house parties. I typically spin at friends/acquantances houses for small crowds but its fun. But I dont intend on ever becoming a big DJ or play for huge crowds. I dont want to be famous and I doubt this will be possible as a real job or career. This is just a hobby and my way of meeting people and having fun. And earn respect and learn skills.

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EDIT: Thanks for all the help from everyone who recommended something or gave insights, it really helped, I will get on them and try it out once my laptop comes in tomorrow from warranty services.