Rane SIXTY-EIGHT Operator's Manual

TWO COMPUTERS, TWO USB PORTS, FOUR DECKS AND A RANGE OF EFFECTSRANE SIXTY-EIGHT MIXER FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4

path and turning it on. So, it’s important to understand the different control functions. The order of processing in the FlexFx Bus is:1. FlexFx ass

6. The FLexFx oN button, when off, effectively bypasses the FlexFx bus and passes assigned signals straight through to the Main Mix. What you hear in

USB AudioThere are six stereo record channels and ve stereo playback channels. These channels are simultaneously available on two USB ports, allowing

Record channels are assigned as follows: USB-1 Record is assigned to one of these:• PH / CD 1 ∙ Pre-source selector ∙ Supports Serato Vinyl Control

Core Audio and ASIO DriversThe Scratch Live installer includes drivers that allow you to use your Rane Sixty-Eight with other audio applications. The

• Phono Sensitivity: If Phono Input is selected on the mixer, the Phono sensitivity control appears as shown in the PGM 3 and 4 panels above. Clicking

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MIDI MappingIt is possible to MIDI-map most mixer controls on the Sixty-Eight and control the color of buttons in the Scratch Live control strips. The

the correct direction of playback. If your songs play backwards, you probably have the left and right channels swapped from your deck.2. Input Level S

4. The optional Rane Device Drivers are required for other software you may have that uses Core Audio to communicate with your Rane device. To install

Important Safety Instructions1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this

How to Calibrate Scratch LiveWith music playing in the background (from any source), put your needle on the record with the turntable stopped. If you

Importing and Playing MusicImporting Your MusicThe easiest way to load music into your library is by using the Files button:1. Click on the Files butt

Primary & Secondary Deck LayersWhen using the Sixty-Eight with more than two Virtual Decks, layers are used to determine which Decks respond to ke

Playback ControlThe Control RecordThe control record has two sides. The rst side is 10 minutes long and contains the Vinyl Scroll section. The second

Virtual DeckThe Virtual Deck shows everything about the speed and position of a track. As the vinyl rotates, so does the line on the label. The circul

TIP: Use the + and – keys to zoom in and out.TIP: Waveform can be either vertical or horizontal. See “Display Modes” on page 26. Kick DrumIn this

Track GainUse the track gain knob to balance the volume of the tracks in your library. Any adjustment made to the gain of a track is saved with the l

Scratch Live ModesScratch Live has three different modes of operation. You can switch between these modes by clicking the mode buttons near each Virtu

Internal ModeINT mode allows playing tracks without external vinyl (or CD) control. INT mode has a start / stop function and a virtual pitch slider. H

Cue PointsUse cue points in Scratch Live to mark and trigger different parts of your tracks. The cue point markers are saved with the le in the track

Minimum System Requirements• Available USB 2.0 port.• 1280 x 720 screen resolution or higher.• 2 GB RAM, more for a large library.• Hard drive space f

will be green. Press the x button to clear the loop. If you click on the locked loop symbol, a red border will appear. This indicates the loop is lock

SP-6 Sample PlayerThe SP-6 Sample Player allows you to play up to six sources of audio, in addition to the tracks playing on the Virtual Decks. Any au

SP-6 Pitch ControlsThere are individual Pitch Slider, Bend, Nudge, and Keylock controls for each sample slot. The BPM is also displayed next to the pi

DJ-FX PluginThe DJ-FX Plugin gives you control of two FX units, each with three chained effects slots per unit. Each FX unit has two control modes: Ul

MIDI ControlThe MIDI Control feature in Scratch Live provides the ability to map MIDI controls to Scratch Live controls, and thus control the function

Scratch Live can support an unlimited number of tracks – the only limitation is the size of the hard drive of your computer. A number of features are

Check the Match all of the following Rules option so that tracks must match all the set rules to be added to the crate. If this option is not checked,

• Serato Playlists: see “Serato Playlists” on page 37.Delete: To delete a history session, highlight the session, then press ctrl + del.TIP: To make a

Editing ID3 tagsMuch of the information associated with each le can be edited from within Scratch Live. Double click on the attribute within the main

location. Your Scratch Live library will now contain entries for both the originals and copies.Move: Select this to move the selected les and/or fold

Core Audio and ASIO Drivers 14ASIO (Windows) 14Core Audio (Macintosh) 14Driver Control Panel 14MIDI Mapping 15Scratch Live: Getting Started 18Sy

Sampling From VinylYou can use the Sixty-Eight to sample from vinyl or any other sound source. Click the  triangle next to the record button to selec

Using LiveFeed1. Locate the LiveFeed les in your library. Type “livefeed” into the search box and you will see:2. Decide which source you want to Liv

Two Computer ConnectionThe Sixty-Eight allows two computers running Scratch Live to connect to the mixer simultaneously. This allows two DJs to play a

Keyboard ShortcutsThese actions can be accessed directly from the computer keyboard. NOTE: Playback, cue and speed controls use Shift or Caps Lock. Yo

Additional SetupThis section covers general preferences and adjustments you can make to improve the performance of Scratch Live. From the top of the m

Use Auto GainAuto gain enables you to set a uniform volume level for the tracks in your library. When a track is in auto gain mode, the track gain kno

Drop To Cue Points(Relative Mode)This option triggers the corresponding cue point when the needle is repositioned into one of the rst ve one-minute

Import AAC FilesTurn this option off if you do not wish to import AAC les into your library. Changing this option will cause your iTunes library to b

making it illegible to Scratch Live. Use key correction within Scratch Live instead. See “Key Lock” on page 25.I want to backup my library and crates

Corrupt File Descriptions and DiagnosesCorrupt file: This MP3 contains invalid frames.This MP3 contains frames which do not conform strictly to the of

DJ-FX Plugin 33Ultra Knob Mode 33Super Knob Mode 33Effects BPM Multiplier 33Deck Assign 33Show Parameters 33Macro Edit Mode 33MIDI Control 34M

Scope Reading and FixesMost of the problems that occur with Scratch Live can be attributed to it not getting a good reading of the control signal from

RECORD BURN - This section of the control vinyl has been worn. Swap sides or adjust the Vinyl Start Offset.LEFT CHANNEL MISSING - The signal from the

14.2"(36 cm)3.25" (8.3 cm).65" (1.6 cm) PROJECTIONADD 3.5” (8.9 cm) MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR CABLESADD 3.5” (8.9 cm) MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR

Mounting Bracket AccessoriesWhen installing a Sixty-Eight mixer in a cofn case, it is important to leave 3.9 inches (10 cm) in front and in back of t

Magnetic Crossfader MaintenanceThe crossfader in the Sixty-Eight is designed with materials highly resistant to corrosion and most chemicals. While it

1235468907Fader Assembly Removal1 Remove all ve fader knobs.2 Remove all four screws holding the fader panel face plate.3 Lift up the fader panel fac

USB AUDIOCH-2Phono / LineInputCH-IPhono / LineInputAUX-1INPUTAUX-2INPUTAUX-3INPUTMIC-1INPUTMIC-2/LINEINPUTRIAA / LINEHP-FILTERRIAA / LINEHP-FILTERCH-1

Declaration of ConformityApplication of Council Directive:2001/95/EC 2002/96/EC2004/108/EC 2006/95/EC2011/65/EUManufacturer:Rane Corporation10802

Limited WarrantiesFactory Authorized ServiceYour unit may someday need to be serviced by the Rane Factory if you live in the USA. International custom

Warranty Procedure - Valid in U.S.A. onlyNOTICE! You must complete and return the warranty card or register your product online to extend the Warranty

The Sixty Eight is a four channel mixer with dual high-speed USB ports, Serato Scratch Live controls and built in effects.Key Features• Two USB ports

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Four Program Input ChannelsPGM 1 and PGM 2 Source selection:• Phono/CD 1 (Phono or Line or S/PDIF) • Phono/CD 2 (Phono or Line or S/PDIF)• USB Play

MicsTwo Microphone Inputs are fully independent, each with these controls:• Large illuminated On / Off switch.• LeVeL control.• PaN the signal from

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