Stanton SCS.3D DaScratch controller

Geschreven door Reind Dooyeweerd vrijdag, 19 september 2008 11:15

Er is weer een beetje meer nieuws omtrent de nieuwe "DaScratch" controller van Stanton. Het is volgens mij de eerste echte touch sensitive midi controller voor dj gebruik maar daarnaast beschikt de controller ook over een handig schakel systeem met magneten zodat je meerdere controllers makkelijk aan elkaar kunt koppelen en kun je de controller in verschillende modussen draaien.

Stanton SCS.3D - DaScratch midi controller
The new Stanton SCS.3D DaScratch MIDI controller is the most amazing bit of kit we've seen in a long time. This is a touch sensitive MIDI controller which takes digital DJing to the next level. SCS.3d DaScratch®, a revolutionary and portable touch sensitive controller. Innovative new StanTouch® interface combines touch and gestures with real-time visual feedback, LEDs react in real time to buttons and triggers, and virtual faders glow to indicate their position.

Rock solid construction and compact size ensure that DaScratch travels well from gig to gig, and the included DaRouter® software ensures control over most DJ, DAW and audio applications. DaScratch allows you to trigger samples, set loops, change pitch, scratch, jog, scroll, set volume levels, adjust effects, modify EQs, control plug ins... perfect for any DJ, VJ, musician, multimedia artist or producer.

See Me, Feel Me
DaScratch's layout and portability provide DJs with an unmatched level of performance and control. The StanTouch™ interface can be used for scratching, scrubbing, and navigating through digital audio. The tactile buttons, triggers, and virtual faders can also control
samples, pitch, effects, cue and loop points, and other mappable functions. Multiple finger touches can even prompt quick kills on EQ's or transform effects on volume.

Hook Me Up
Magnect® connection system allows multiple DaScratch units to securely snap together, creating a larger control surface with increased performance options.

Teach Me
DaRouter® software gives DaScratch a little brain of its own, allowing customized support for a variety of applications. A complete list of supported current applications is available at www.StantonDJ.com/DaScratch . A preset library is also available on the Stanton® website to ensure tight integration with individual software applications

Connect Me
USB connection for easy plug and play connection to your software. Class compliant with Windows XP, Vista and Mac OSX to ensure that drivers are never needed. Bus powered by design to ensure that no external power or batteries need to be used.

Main features:

• Revolutionary and compact controller that is a necessity for any digital DJ looking for ultimate control over their software and performance.
• Makes a space-friendly addition to any existing gear set-up or can stand on its own as a complete controller solution.
• StanTouch® technology allows you to use traditional DJ touch and gestures on a touch-pad style surface to take full control over music, and DaRouter® software (included) ensures control over most DJ, DAW, and audio applications such as Traktor, Traktor Scratch, Ableton Live, and Serato Scratch Live.
• Striking LEDs react in real time to buttons and triggers, and virtual faders glow to indicate their position while you trigger samples, set loops, change pitch, scratch, jog, scroll, set volume levels, adjust effects, modify EQs, control plug ins, and much more. LED feedback also ensures visibility in low light club environments.
• Class compliant USB controller works with Mac / PC.
• Magnect® system allows multiple units to be connected simultaneously to form a larger control surface. One is enough, two are better!
• Cable storage and management system allows USB cable to be stored in bottom of the unit when traveling. Cable management allows USB cable to be routed out of the front, back or sides of the unit.
• Multiple control modes (FX, EQ, Loop, Trigger and Vinyl) allow you to control typical and popular DJ functions with ease. In FX and EQ modes, the StanTouch® surface may be used to control sliders and knobs. Loop and Trigger modes allow for buttons and samples to be activated, while Vinyl mode provides an interface for continuous scrubbing and transport control.
• Package includes: DaScratch® Unit, USB cable, and Quickstart guide

System Requirements:

• Mac: Power PC G5 or multicore Intel® processor Mac OSX (v10.4 or later)
• Windows: PC running Windows XP or Vista

Technical specs:

• 5 Touch sensitive sliders (3 switchable via presets)
• 1 Touch sensitive continuous rotary control (switchable via preset)
• 4 Backlit (red, blue) buttons
• Back lit (red, blue, purple) touch sensitive buttons
• 9 Backlit touch sensitive buttons (switchable via preset)
• USB 1.1 and 2.0 class compliant MIDI controller
• USB bus-powered*
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 8.52 in x 4.72 in x 1.38 in 216.5 mm x 120 mm x 35.25 mm
• Shipping Weight: 2.64 lbs (1.2 Kg)
  _{*USB hub / port must meet USB power specification} 

En dan niet geheel onbelangrijk de prijs. Deze is nog niet officieel bekend maar de geruchten gaan dat de controller voor 299 us dollar in de schappen zou moeten komen te liggen. Omgerekend zou dat een 215 euro moeten zijn echter is het een stuk waarschijnlijker dat de prijs dan naar 229 of 239 euro getild zal gaan worden.