Stanton DaScratch Performance Control Surface

Item # 105126114 | Customer Ratings: Ratings (Based on 6 reviews)

Print this page

  1. Select the information you'd like to print out.
  2. Cancel

Stanton DaScratch Performance Control Surface

Use Add to Cart below to have it shipped to you, or to a store near you.

Close
  • Store
  • Availability

Guaranteed Lowest Price

  • List $249.00
  • Save 19% $49.01
  • Now:

Buy Online

  • Add to List

Pickup In Store

Now Viewing:

GC Shopping Cart
 Cart Contents
Qty Description Price Shipping Subtotal 
      Stanton DaScratch Performance Control Surface (105126114)
Availability:  


Guaranteed Lowest Price

  • Now:

Buy Online

  • Add to List

Pickup In Store

Now Viewing:

GC Shopping Cart
 Cart Contents
Qty Description Price Shipping Subtotal 
      Stanton DaScratch Performance Control Surface (105126114)
Availability:  


  • List $249.00
  • Save 19% $49.01
  • Now:

Buy Online

Pickup In Store

Now Viewing:

GC Shopping Cart
 Cart Contents
Qty Description Price Shipping Subtotal 
      Stanton DaScratch Performance Control Surface (105126114)
Availability:  


A totally different way to DJ at your fingertips.

The Stanton DaScratch performance control surface, a.k.a. the SCS.3d, gives any DJ ultimate control over their software of choice. Revolutionary and compact, the innovative DaScratch controller is part of the Stanton SC System DJ control line. DaScratch's small footprint and sleek profile make it a space-friendly addition to any existing DJ setup or an excellent stand-alone DJ controller.

Stanton's StanTouch technology allows you to use traditional DJ-style motions and gestures on DaScratch's touch-pad surface. This gives you full control over music and software applications such as Traktor DJ Studio, Traktor Scratch, Ableton Live, Serato Scratch Live, or any other MIDI compatible software. Minimal moving parts ensure the Stanton DaScratch controller's durability from gig to gig.

See Me, Feel Me
DaScratch's layout and portability provide DJs with an extremely high 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
The Stanton SCS.3d's Magnect connection system securely snaps multiple DaScratch together, creating a larger control surface with increased performance options.

Teach Me
Stanton DaRouter software gives DaScratch a little brain of its own. It creates customized support for a variety of applications. DaRouter runs on Mac or PC computers and automatically loads presets that are tailored towards the application the SCS.3d is controlling. Stanton also provides DaScratch with a generic preset for mapping to any application that supports MIDI learn.

Connect Me
DaScratch has USB connection for easy plug-and-play connection to your software. Class compliant with Windows XP, Vista, and Mac OSX, it ensures that drivers are never needed, and being bus powered, there's no worry about external power or batteries.

The Stanton DaScratch's center section operates mainly in 3 different modes—Slider, Circle, and Button. These 3 different control layouts can be evoked by any of the mode buttons depending on how the DaRouter preset is programmed.

Slider Mode gives the user 3 variable controls (like faders) that can be used by sliding your finger up and down the areas next to the 3 LED meter bars. This mode can be used for controlling many parameters at once, such as an EQ. A slider may be changed by dragging a finger across the surface, or you can place your finger in an absolute position on the slider, and its position will jump immediately to that point. Two fingers may be used to trigger from one position to the next. For instance, holding one finger on the bottom of the slider and tapping the top with a second finger will make the slider generate the higher value for as long as that finger remains on the surface. Once the second (upper) finger is removed, the slider will generate the value indicated by the first finger position. This is referred to as as a "finger jump."

•In Circle Mode, there is one slider at the center of the circle, and a circular slider going around the perimeter of the touch surface. Just like in Slider mode, finger jumps are possible and can be performed to quickly change the parameter in real time. This is the mode most likely to be used to emulate the platter of a deck. Circle mode is also the default mode of SCS.3d DaScratch. That is to say that if you plug DaScratch into your computer without using the DaRouter software, it will operate in Circle mode. Keep in mind that without DaRouter, the Mode Selector buttons (VINYL, LOOP, etc.) will only send note data and will not change the operation of DaScratch.

•In Button Mode, the zones highlighted in the diagram will act as triggers to control buttons in the target application. For example, these functions could be assigned to alter loop lengths, jump to cue points, or start clips playing. Multiple buttons may be pressed at the same time in Button mode. Also, you will find some presets use a modified version of Button mode that makes the trigger areas bigger by combining 2 or more button zones.

StanTouch
In every mode of operation, you'll find that the touch-sensitive areas on the Stanton DaScratch will respond to multiple simultaneous touches. This is part of its core functionality, and indeed many cool behaviors and gestures can be developed around this capability.

With our Guaranteed Lowest Price, you can be assured of complete satisfaction and the lowest available price, or your money back!

Stanton DaScratch Performance Control Surface Features:

  • Virtual Gain and Pitch faders with 9 segment LEDs that provide instant visual feedback
    6 mode switch buttons - FX, EQ, Loop, Trig, Vinyl, Deck
    4 touch-sensitive trigger buttons
    StanTouch Control Area: touch-sensitive control area can be configured to emulate faders, buttons, or jogwheel
    StanTouch has 3 seven-segment LED strips and 16 LED ring around it for for feedback
    StanTouch works in 3 operational modes - Slider, Circle, and Button
    4 transport buttons - Play, Cue, Sync, Tap
    DaRouter software which runs on Mac/PC automatically load presets
    USB connection
    Magnect connection system for using multiple units together



Stanton DaScratch Performance Control Surface Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 6.9"W x 10.4" x 2.7"D
    Weight: 2.64 lb.


Stanton DaScratch Performance Control Surface

WARRANTY Through Stanton’s authorized dealers around the World, Stanton, or one of Stanton’s authorized distributors outside the U.S., will, without charge, repair or replace, at the sole discretion of the entity responsible for making the repair or providing the replacement, any Stanton merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year following the date of original purchase. Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below:   The warranty for mechanical parts which are subject to wear and tear are limited to the earlier to occur of thirty (30) days following the date of original purchase or the following number of cycles: Faders - 15,000; Rotary potentiometers - 10,000; and Switches - 10,000.   Stanton will warrant all replacement parts and repairs for ninety (90) days from the date of original shipment. Repairs made necessary by reason of misuse, alteration, normal wear, or accident are not covered under this warranty.  

Get your gear covered!

Now you can get added warranty protection for your new gear. Pro Coverage steps in where the manufacturer's "normal wear and tear" ends. Our PRO COVERAGE program offers you UPGRADED COVERAGE if your product ever fails!

Pro Coverage includes:

  • Accidental damage protection (new gear only)
  • Expedited Repair
  • Free Shipping (for returns or repairs)
  • 100% Coverage for Commercial Use
  • Extended Return Period
  • Extended Price Protection
  • No Lemon Guarantee
  • Free Transfer of Coverage to a new owner
  • Repair Costs Covered for up to 3 years from date of purchase
  • Repairs Can Be Authorized Toll-Free by Phone or the via the web

Product Reviews

Based on 6 reviews)
Sort reviews:
Viewing Reviews 1 - 3 of 6 |
  • Sweet toy

    As reviewed by Tim O'Hanlon on 11/4/2008

    This product is the first step in the digita revolution of the DJing industry. It is a lot of fun to use and very aesthetic. In terms of features and capabilities, dascratch's price is a bargain. I use traktor to create mixes and so far it can do everything that I want it to do except change tracks (which I heard it can do just haven't figured it out yet) and crossfade. This doesn't do EVERYTHING, but it is definitely a great bargain and lots of fun...plus everyone that sees it think it's the coolest thing they've ever seen.

    26 of 32 people found this review helpful.

    Was this review helpful?

  • PRRRRR FECT

    As reviewed by Deejay f8 on 2/5/2009

    Stanton really hit it out of the park with this one. I use serato and I cant believe how flexible and compact the item is. I strongly suggest for any mobile dj that wants to reduce clutter. Any for any club dj that wants to add a futuristic looking and feeling instrument to their booth. cant wait for scratching to be encoded, currently the unit does not minipulate a song like vinyl but Traktor does.

    12 of 15 people found this review helpful.

    Was this review helpful?

  • Garbage

    As reviewed by joe on 9/12/2009

    Purchased this the other day and the software compatibility is absolutely terrible, I've still yet to even have the chance to use it because the presets not work with m-audios torq. Went to the stanton help forum and the company reps say they aren't a software company and expect me to program my own control interface by buying a third party software editor. This thing is a joke, the support is terrible and its been nothing but a pain since it came in.

    0 of 10 people found this review helpful.

    Was this review helpful?

Browse similar items: