Stanton FinalScratch 3 - FINAL SCRATCH OPEN
Stanton DJ is pleased to announce that the rumors are true—the release of the FinalScratch 3 system will be officially announced at the 2007 Winter NAMM Show.
Full product details will not be disclosed until the official release hits, but expect current FS2 users to receive special support for the transition and a feature package that is unmatched in the DJ software world today.
FinalScratch 3 DJs: prepare for stronger support than ever before. Stanton has always regarded the DJs first, and is redoubling its efforts to create and maintain the right products and solutions for their craft. The company stands full force behind the FS3 system and hardware, and is making an aggressive effort toward continuing to educate and service users while helping them to fully utilize the capabilities of the program. Stanton, who brought the first- ever digital DJ solution to market with FinalScratch, will continue to update and support FS3, and any future product endeavors will be fully compatible. Be prepared for exciting new development announcements from Stanton in January 07!
Stanton has made a heavy investment in FS3 support. The company offers fast, live FinalScratch 3 tech support driven out of their home office and managed by a dynamic team of DJ experts who are able to work FS3 users quickly and efficiently through their areas of concern. “With various levels of Service and Technical Support available via phone and email, the vast majority of our calls are answered in less than 30 seconds and with immediate customer satisfaction”, said Customer Service Director Enio Martinez. Martinez continued, “We will continue our focus on providing Superior Customer Service and Support with innovative means of communication and call resolution.” Wait times are minimal, and customers will reach a friendly, highly competent DJ waiting with solutions and invaluable manufacturer’s insight on the FinalScratch 3 system.
The Stanton Group is confident that this focus will have a tremendous impact on the FinalScratch community as it continues to grow.
Next to the announcement of FinalScratch 3, Stanton DJ introduced FinalScratch OPEN which offers DJs the freedom of choice, allowing them to decide which software THEY want to use, utilizing the state of the art Stanton ScratchAmp. Still the strongest feature- for- value FireWire audio interface available today, the ScratchAmp delivers maximum audio throughput with minimal latency, and now the software options are expanding as Stanton opens up their technology to developers.
OPEN Options: The World Class Stanton ScratchAmp
The FinalScratch Open Scratch Amp is a state-of-the-art low latency FireWire 96k / 24 bit audio interface that is compatible for use with a variety of software applications, making it an ideal solution for programs that do not currently ship with a sound card, such as MixVibes, Deckadance, Ableton Live, Traktor DJ Studio, PCDJ, and the like, and providing the connections needed from turntables, cd players, and microphones. The Scratch Amp also provides the output connections to the DJ mixer and headphones for sending audio out of the computer. In addition to this, Midi is implemented on the Scratch Amp so users can now connect external control surfaces and audio devices to their DJ software application. Because the Scratch Amp is an ASIO / WDM device on Windows and is a class compliant CoreAudio device on the MacOS, it can work with virtually every audio application on the planet.
The Stanton Scratch Amp is a powerful sound card tailored towards the inputs and outputs that a performing DJ would require when using software. Traditional non pro-audio applications will work with the WDM driver and CoreAudio compliancy, allowing programs such as iTunes, Windows Media Player, WinAmp, PowerDVD and games to utilize the Scratch Amp. The Asio and CoreAudio compatibility ensure that pro-audio applications such as Cubase, Project 5, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reason and others will run flawlessly with a sound card. With FinalScratch OPEN, Stanton is now shipping the world-class Stanton ScratchAmp as a standalone piece at an incredible value, and working with software developers to offer DJs the opportunity to choose the option that suits them best.
Stanton has now opened the Final Scratch format, allowing all software companies big and small to take advantage of time code support. The company believes that by providing this technology free of charge to developers, as well as linking its use with the ScratchAmp, FinalScratch users will now enjoy an unbelievable new realm of possibility. FinalScratch OPEN now has the potential to become a cross software standard for vinyl control.
A Note to Existing FinalScratch Users...
Over the coming year Stanton will unfold a digital product strategy that gives DJs the tools needed to reach unmatched performance levels, allowing them to take full advantage of the digital DJ technology that the company pioneered with FinalScratch. The first step in this strategy is FinalScratch OPEN, and the good news for existing FS DJs is that they do not have to make an additional hardware purchase...they already own the acclaimed Stanton ScratchAmp. FinalScratch OPEN also gives FinalScratch DJs the ability to purchase an additional ScratchAmp at a reduced cost to use for back-up or club installation. The options have now been expanded, and as Stanton continues to move forward with developers, users will begin to experience a new level of FinalScratch potential that was never before possible.
So, rather than come out with something like Final Scratch 3, Stanton has done something very very different. They announced today FinalScratch OPEN. You can buy the FS Scratch Amp and then use whatever flavor software you choose…traktor, Virtual DJ, Mixvibes, etc, etc.
They are also releasing the FSdk - Stanton has now opened the Final Scratch format, allowing all software companies big and small to take advantage of time code support. We believe that by providing this technology free of charge to developers, as well as linking its use with the ScratchAmp, FinalScratch users will now enjoy an unbelievable new realm of possibility. FinalScratch OPEN now has the potential to become a cross software standard for vinyl control.
The interface allows you to plug in your turntables, CD players, headphones and microphone to industry-standard 24-bit/96kHz converters for studio-quality sound, perfect for utilizing any software that does not ship with a soundcard, such as MixVibes, DeckaDance, Ableton Live, Virtual DJ, OtsDJ, PCDJ and more.
As we progress into the new year, Stanton would like to address our FinalScratch loyals, and give you a little insight as to where we're headed. Led by our original launch of the FinalScratch technology, the world of digital DJing has grown and developed immensely over recent years, and Stanton remains highly committed to this movement. Our strategy is and has always been to stay focused on releasing only the most innovative digital solutions, based on emerging technologies, and on what makes sense through the eyes of the DJ. We will continue to support our loyal users, and over the coming year you will see a digital product strategy unfold from Stanton that gives you the tools you need to reach performance abilities you never thought possible as a DJ, allowing you to take full advantage of the digital DJ technology that we pioneered with FinalScratch. The first step in our strategy is to introduce you to FinalScratch OPEN. The good news for you is that you already have what you need - you already own the acclaimed Stanton ScratchAmp. Your options have now been expanded, and as we continue to move forward with developers, you will begin to experience a new level of FinalScratch potential that you never before imagined possible. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements...
"Since the announcement of our FinalScratch OPEN strategy, the Stanton Group has had a number of inquiries regarding software Intel-based Mac compatibility solutions for existing FinalScratch 2 users. We are doing everything we can to help by working with FinalScratch OPEN software partners for development of new solutions and hold a great deal of respect and appreciation for our user base, but need to reiterate that this is strictly a software based issue. The ScratchAmp is and always has been fully compatible with all Mac technology, but an Intel compatible update for FS2 users on the software side was never developed, and all of Stanton's requests for this software update have been denied by the developer. Currently, we do not develop software in-house, we are hardware experts, so the solution we developed was to open up our hardware code to all software houses to offer our customers as many options as possible rather than choosing for them by becoming exclusive with a new partner. We would also like to stress the fact that we are open to offering compatibility to ALL developers, including N.I., and any others who may choose to stand behind the ScratchAmp and implement our code in their programs, present and future. We invite you to encourage your software company to make their developments ScratchAmp compatible!
FinalScratch OPEN offers you the freedom of choice, allowing you to decide which dj software application fits your performance needs, utilizing the state of the art Stanton ScratchAmp™. Still the strongest feature- for- value FireWire® audio interface available today, the ScratchAmp delivers maximum audio throughput with minimal latency. |
OPEN Options: The World Class Stanton ScratchAmp ScratchAmp is a generic but powerful audio interface tailored towards the inputs and outputs that a performing DJ would require when using software. Because the ScratchAmp is an ASIO / WDM device on Windows and is a class compliant CoreAudio device on the MacOS, it can work with virtually every audio application on the planet. Traditional non pro-audio applications will work with the WDM driver and CoreAudio compliancy, allowing programs such as iTunes, Windows Media Player, WinAmp, PowerDVD and games to utilize the ScratchAmp. The Asio and CoreAudio compatibility ensure that pro-audio applications such as Cubase, Project 5, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reason and others will run flawlessly with the sound card. The interface allows you to plug in your turntables, CD players, headphones and microphone to industry-standard 24-bit/96kHz converters for studio-quality sound, perfect for utilizing any software that does not ship with a soundcard, such as MixVibes, DeckaDance, Ableton Live, Virtual DJ, OtsDJ, PCDJ and more. |
The Power of FireWire The ScratchAmp is expertly engineered, using FireWire protocol to process multi-channel audio with minimal latency, allowing the software decks to respond as quickly as your hands. A FireWire Thru port lets you connect an iPod™or external hard drive. The ScratchAmp's integrated switching power supply can be powered directly off of the FireWire bus of a Mac laptop or powered externally when permanently installed or used with a PC laptop. |
Built-in MIDI technology Thanks to its MIDI In and Out ports, the ScratchAmp is ready to connect with many of the vast MIDI controllers available for additional "hands-on" control. The small and rugged aluminum chassis is perfect for home use or on the road. |
Your performance, Your choice Why limit yourself? FinalScratch OPEN provides you with a rock-solid audio foundation and from there the choice is yours.... |
ScratchAmp Specifications
| Audio Specifications | |
| Frequency Response- Line/ Mic | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 1.0 dB |
| Frequency Response- Phono | RIAA +/- 1.0 dB |
| THD+N | 0.005% at 1 kHz |
| S/N Ratio (ref: full scale) | ADC 48 kHz: 105 dB (A-weighted) ADC 96 kHz: 100 dB (A-weighted) DAC 110 dB (A-weighted) |
| Crosstalk | < -90 dB at 1 kHz (Channel to Channel) |
| Sample Rates Supported | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz |
| Bit Resolution | 24 bit |
| Driver Specifications | |
| Latency | < 2 ms |
| Driver Support | Windows XP & XP 64-bit (ASIO, WDM) / MacOSX (CoreAudio) |
| Power Specifications | |
| Firewire Bus Power | 8 V to 30 V 10 watts |
| External Power Adapter | 9 VDC |
For any hardware related issues, we are always available for questions and support at fssupport@finalscratch.com or via the helpline at +1 954.316.1500 (option 4) M-F from 9am-6pm EST.
At this time, for software solutions, including Intel Mac compatibility questions, please contact Native Instruments."
This is a non-returnable item. DVD's, Sound Expansion Boards, Sound Cards, Audio Interfaces and Software (which includes hardware bundled with software) cannot be returned once opened due to copyright law.
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