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TUTORIAL 1: OVERVIEW
This video answers the questions "What is Scratch LIVE ?" and gives you a brief rundown on the software: Why would you use it, how do you use it, when would you use it, etc
TUTORIAL 2: PLAYBACK MODES
Details the difference between the three playback modes - Absolute, Relative and Internal. Also runs through the features of each mode and how to activate them.
TUTORIAL 3: VISUAL AIDS
Explains the on screen display components that aid beatmatching - the tempo bar, the waveform and the centre bar.
TUTORIAL 4: ORGANIZING YOUR LIBRARY
Goes through the different library functions - how to import tracks, how to make crates and sub-crates, iPod playlists and search functions.
TUTORIAL 5: SETUP AND CALIBRATION
Calibration is really simple but is also important to do each time you move your system. This video shows you how to do it and goes through some trouble shooting options.
TUTORIAL 6: MIC RECORD
Demonstrates how to record into Scratch LIVE and then immediately scratch/play back your recording on the fly.
Demonstrations

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SOUND CHECK WITH DJ A-TRAK
DMC World Champion, A-Trak, goes through a sound check with Scratch LIVE. He demos some of the different scratches a DJ can do including the chirp, the flare and the transformer. He also runs through a few of the benefits of scratching and Djing with Scratch LIVE.
LIVE BAND DEMO WITH THE OPENSOULS
Our favourite New Zealand band, The Opensouls, demonstrate the recording features of Scratch LIVE and show how to integrate them into a live performance. Also, how to beat match, change tracks without touching your computer, set cue points and more. Ace video!
TURNTABLIST DEMO WITH NZ DMC CHAMP DJCXL
2003 New Zealand DMC Champion, DJ CXL does a killer scratch routine on Scratch LIVE, showing the versatility of the program.