Final Scratch 2 vs Serrato???

Dave_wratH · Post by **Dave_wratH** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:30 pm

Anyone used either of these setups? Both?

Up here in Brisi people at music stores wonder why you wont buy a product without them showing you a demonstration - "I won't get it outa the box unless you're serious," to which I say, "I'm not going to be serious untill you let me have a go."

So finally my point: Which setup is better for mixing? Any known weaknesses? Problems? General comments? Any online reviews by users NOT companies or magazines that have loyalties?

I know that FS uses Traktor, which I have played with and seems fine - but what is the Serrato Software like?

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:36 pm

from what i hear serato is kick ass. even over FS 2 which fixed a heap of probs from 1.

now ive only ever used traktor on its own with a midi controller and its not very good imo. never used serato

Mr Piddle Bottom uses serato. im sure he may see this post and elighten you.

quick · Post by **quick** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 1:48 pm

I used Serato briefly, had a good little mix on it. Pretty amazing and seemless, definately recomend it.

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 5:01 pm

andycole23_steve wrote:ive heard mad reviews about serato

ive used traktor by itself with midi, years ago, wasnt too bad..hugh

quiet you. im being paid by Rane to plug their product.

diode · Post by **diode** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:38 am

If they won't let you try it then go somewhere else ( Fuckem ), Tis a lot of cash to outlay on something that doesn't do what you want it to.
Maybe next time you're here in Melbourne you should drop into Mannys or one of the other music shops for a side by side comparison.!!!

Personally I think Rane has it in the bag;

http://www.rane.com/SeratoScratchLive_Low.mov

http://www.skratchworx.com/news/comments.php4?id=83

TimmyG · Post by **TimmyG** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 3:46 pm

<hijack>

Speaking of Manny's, anyone seen the new one in St Georges Road, North Fitzroy across the road from the park?

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Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 4:14 pm

really? is it big?

Direkt · Post by **Direkt** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:15 am

Haven't tried 'em myself. But caught National Pornographic a month or so ago - and there DJ is sponsored by Rane. What he was able to do with them was pretty amazing - I spoke to him after the show, and he loves them - reckons they shit all over the competition (but then again, he would wouldn't he!).

Dark Lord Piddle Bottom · Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:33 am

its eazy, Rane all the way!

I was told by Doo Wop while he was out here with guru that Jazzy Jeff has 20,000 choons on his laptop to use with sereto.

I have never used FS or FS2 but I can tell ya there is no need because Sereto works every time be it cutting, scratching, juggling or mixing!

And just out is Version 1.4 with some kool new tweaks to the software!

ukime · Post by **ukime** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:38 pm

I've been tempted by Serato for awhile. It's USB 1.0 not 2.0 yeah? No problems with mp3s at higher bitrates or anything?

Dark Lord Piddle Bottom · Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:53 pm

yes USB 1 (no need for it to be USB2)

no probs with MP3's

MP3's ROCK, just load everything into ITunes and sereto will read your Itunes library!!!

ukime · Post by **ukime** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 4:10 pm

Ah crazy. Time to start rippin my unmixed CDs in preparation. Let's hope Serato is nice and cheap at DMCs sale this weekend!

Post by **lynt** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 4:27 pm

Yup. Come down, check it out, make us an offer

Spherix · Post by **Spherix** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:23 pm

FS 2 works fine
1 had some probs with 320 mp3 from our experience but since it got stolen from amuldays car they sent him 2 and it has been fine

never seen or used serato tho [/edit]

betson · Post by **betson** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:18 pm

Hi guys,
One thing is too make sure your PC's hard disk speed is over 4200rpm, for both serato and final scratch. Also goto http://www.musicxp.net/ if u use XP and tweak up your PC for better audio performance.

same o · Post by **same o** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:28 am

been thinking bout getting serato for when i go to england so i dont have to take mi tunes over

Dark Lord Piddle Bottom · Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:46 am

review of Sereto version 1.4

http://www.skratchworx.com/reviews/ssl_1.4.php

Scratch Live makes something which isn't a trivial task seem easy. It works so well to the point of being transparent - a good idea perfectly executed.