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Getting started on Mac OS X

Before you install the Scratch LIVE software, check for free software updates at scratchlive.net. The software version that came with your MP 4 is printed on the installation CD. The Scratch LIVE software is updated frequently, all updates are free, and available at scratchlive.net.

To install the software, double-click on the installer icon from the CD-ROM, or the installer you just downloaded from scratchlive.net.

When you connect your MP 4 to your Mac, it will appear to the Mac operating system as multiple sound outputs and inputs. Go to the audio section of the system preferences panel to select the desired settings.

On the output tab, choose MP 4 USB1 Out or MP 4 USB2 Out, and on the MP 4 select the same USB 1 or 2 INPUT.

On the input tab, you will see four MP 4 devices listed.

They are, in order:

1.The Main-mix output

2.Program A

3.Program B

4.Microphone

The MP 4 can be used with third party software, as well as the Scratch LIVE software included with it. On the Mac, you can use the MP 4 with any audio application, though technical support is limited to Scratch LIVE.

Getting started on Windows

Windows XP

1.Disconnect any unneccessary USB devices from your PC.

2.Connect the MP 4 to your computer with the supplied USB cable.

3.The Found New Hardware bubbles appear:

MP 4

USB Composite Device

MP 4 USB1 Out

USB Audio Device

MP 4 USB2 Out

USB Audio Device

MP 4 Line In

USB Audio Device

MP 4

USB Human Interface Device

Your new hardware is installed and ready to use.

4.Before you install the Scratch LIVE software, check for free software updates at scratchlive.net. The software version that came with your MP 4 is printed on the installation CD. The

Scratch LIVE software is updated frequently, and all updates are free. To install the software, double-click on the installer icon from the CD-ROM, or the installer you just downloaded from scratchlive.net. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5.Click “Next” to continue the install, or choose custom if you wish to change the install directory or choose not to install the

ASIO driver.

6.Windows may complain that the software driver is not digitally signed. Defy Microsoft and choose Continue Anyway.

Manual-5

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Contents Scratchlive MP 4 Operators Manual Copyright notices Important Safety Instructions IntroductionMinimum system requirements Check ListContents Outputs MP 4 OverviewManual-2 InputsManual-3 Front Panel DescriptionOrder CaiLube MCL from Caig Laboratories, Inc Thatcher Ct Fader CleaningRear Panel Description Manual-4Windows XP Getting started on Mac OSGetting started on Windows Manual-5You can reduce the USB Buffer Size for lower latency Windows TroubleshootingManual-6 Windows VistaManual-7 Playing your first trackPreparing your files Virtual DeckMixing with the MP You can also control playback using the computer keyboardManual-8 + button to place a cue point Manual-9Use the repeat function to repeat the song When you press a jump to cue point button while you areClick the auto button to enable autoplay Manual-10Main waveform display Manual-11 Overview will be filled when you load the track onto aVisual aids Tempo matching display Track overview displayTempo Matching display This example, the red partBeat matching display Manual-12 Manual-13 Organizing your musicSubcrates Manual-14 Tracks that are read-only have a locked icon MP3 file. Solution If possible, re-encode the MP3Manual-15 Scratch LiveManual-16 RecordingKey Action Ctrl L Manual-17Manual-18 Additional setupMaximum screen updates per second PlaybackHi-fi resampler Song LibraryManual-19 Read iTunes library Auto fill overviewsScratch Live software does not recognize the MP Troubleshooting and FAQMP 4 Block Diagrams Manual-20Manual-21 Manual-22 Corrupt file descriptions and diagnoses