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- Page 1 SC SYSTEM 3 Portable Touch Surface DJ Controller GAIN GAIN PITCH PITCH LOOP TRIG LOOP TRIG DECK DECK VINYL VINYL MASTER PLAY PLAY SYNC SYNC SCS.3d SCS.3m SCS.3d User Manual...
- Page 2 Important Safety Instructions • Read and follow the provided instructions before operating the SC System 3. • Adhere to all warnings and security advices, and retain this document for future reference. Installation: Install the SC System 3 in accordance with the provided instructions Power Supply: •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction ......................... 1 1.1. Welcome to the SC System 3 ..................1 1.2. Overview ........................1 1.3. Unpacking ........................2 Connecting the SCS.3/Installing Virtual DJ ..............3 2.1. Remove the Rear Panels ..................... 3 2.2. Connect the SC System 3 ..................... 4 2.3. - Page 4 5.4. Installing on OSX® ..................... 28 5.5.1. Installing DaRouter ..................28 5.5. Configuring DaRouter ....................31 Using the SC System 3 for generic MIDI Control ............32 6.1. SCS.3m Standalone Configuration ................32 6.1.1. Selecting MIDI Channel ................32 6.1.2. Selecting Built-in Presets................33 6.1.3.
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Page 5: Introduction
DJ gear. With the SC System 3, we hope that you find yourself mixing your favorite songs in a matter of minutes with the guidance of this manual. Before we begin, please register your SCS.3 controllers. Just go to http://www.enterthesystem.com and click on the Product Update Registration link. -
Page 6: Unpacking
(1) Headphone Adaptor Cable (1) SC System Quick Start Guide (1) SC System 3 DaRouter/Support CD (With Virtual DJ LE Install) In addition to the above items, remember that to take advantage of the full potential of the SC System... -
Page 7: Connecting The Scs.3/Installing Virtual Dj
Connect the SC System 3/Installing Virtual DJ Connecting the SCS.3 Controllers In this section we will briefly describe how to connect the SC System 3. Remove the Rear Panels Open the rear panel of the SCS.3m and two SCS.3d controllers. -
Page 8: Connect The Sc System 3
Connect the SC System 3/Installing Virtual DJ Connect the SC System 3 Connect the USB type “B” connector to the SCS.3m USB “B” socket and the other end of the USB cable to your computer’s USB port. Before connecting other devices, connect the SCS.3m to power. -
Page 9: Installing Virtual Dj Le
CD. Configuring Virtual DJ wth the included Audio Cable for headphone/speaker output The SC System 3 comes with a special audio cable, which can be used in place of a seperate audio interface. While we recommend purchasing an external audio interface for professional use, this cable will allow you to DJ with just the 1/8”... -
Page 10: Scs.3M Description
SCS.3m Description SCS.3m Description SCS.3m – Traditional Mixer Comparisons The SCS.3m was created to give you control of most common mixer functionality. You can see that the layout on the SCS.3m is symmetrical and that we are emulating a 2-channel mixer, similar to a typical DJ mixer. -
Page 11: Channel Fader
Channel Fader 3.1.3 Channel Fader The Channel Faders (also called line faders, upfaders, etc.) control the volume of their associated channel before the signal gets to the Crossfader. The touch sensitive strips on the SCS.3m act just like the Channel Faders on a traditional mixer, allowing you to adjust the volume of the channel. -
Page 12: Scs.3M Top Panel Functional Groups
SCS.3m Top Panel Functional groups SCS.3m Top Panel Functional groups The SCS.3m has 10 functional groups. (Figure 3.5) MASTER MASTER Figure 3.5 Let’s read a brief description of each of them. -
Page 13: Deck Switch
Deck Switch 3.2.1 Deck Switch The Deck Switch button allows for each side of the SCS.3m to be switched between 2 virtual decks. Each side can be toggled independently, thus allowing 4 channels to be controlled in a conventional 2-channel design. (Figure 3.6) In each Deck Switcher, there is a backlit letter (either A and C, or B and D) to indicate which virtual channel that side of the SCS.3m is controlling. -
Page 14: Slider Section
Slider Section 3.2.2 Slider Section The slider section features 4 virtual sliders per deck, which can be toggled to control EQ or FX (or any other MIDI assignable control). (Figure 3.8) The value of each slider is shown on the LEDs next to it. If you switch the Slider Section to a different mode (for instance, from EQ to FX mode), the SCS.3m will remember your settings and restore them when you switch back. -
Page 15: Eq/Fx Mode Switches
EQ/FX Mode Switches 3.2.3 EQ/FX Mode Switches These buttons will toggle the Slider Section and Button Section between EQ controls and FX controls. Allows for 4 buttons and 4 sliders per deck. When switching modes the latest values for that mode will be displayed. -
Page 16: Button Section
Button Section 3.2.5 Button Section The Button Section consists of four buttons with multicolor feedback for control of on screen buttons or triggers. These can be assigned to EQ kills, FX engage, or other MIDI assignable features. (Figure 3.12) The buttons next to each Channel Fader can be assigned to anything you want. -
Page 17: Master Mode Button
Master Mode Button 3.2.7 Master Mode Button When the Master Mode Button is engaged, the Channel Faders and Crossfader temporarily become controls for monitor volume, master volume, and monitor mix. The VU meters also display the master levels for checking a clean output signal from your computer. To enter “Master”... -
Page 18: Channel Level Meter
Channel Level Meter 3.2.9 Channel Level Meter The Channel Level Meter indicates the volume of each channel like a traditional DJ mixer. (Figure 3.17) MASTER MASTER Figure 3.17 3.2.10 Channel Strip The Slider, Button, Mode Switchers, Channel Fader, Level Meter, and Monitor Button all constitute a traditional channel strip. -
Page 19: Scs.3D Description
SCS.3d Description SCS.3d Description SCS.3d – Traditional Deck Comparisons The SCS.3d was developed to give you the kind of control normally associated with CD decks, but in a small, portable layout. Just like its more traditional counterparts, the SCS.3d is broken up into 3 main areas;... -
Page 20: Transport Buttons
Transport Buttons & Top Panel Functional groups 4.1.3 Transport Buttons Your Transport Buttons are where you play, pause, and stop a track. (Figure 4.3) On the SCS.3d, we have also included the SYNC and TAP buttons in this area. In fact, the PLAY, CUE, SYNC, and TAP buttons are “tactile”... -
Page 21: Gain/Pitch Sliders
gain/Pitch Sliders 4.2.1 gain/Pitch Sliders (Figure 4.5) The Gain Slider is located in the top left corner of the SCS.3d. It controls the gain for whatever deck that SCS.3d is controlling. However, Gain is different than volume. Think of gain as the output of the deck before it is affected by the volume fader. -
Page 22: Fx Mode
FX Mode 4.2.2.1 FX Mode FX Mode usually turns the StanTouch Control Area into 3 vertically aligned “sliders” (or virtual faders). (Figure 4.7) These 3 sliders would then be mapped to the effects functionality in whatever software you are using. Figure 4.7 4.2.2.2 EQ Mode... -
Page 23: Trigger Mode
Trigger Mode 4.2.2.4 Trigger Mode The Trigger Mode lays out the control area into a number of buttons and it would typically be used to set and recall cue points. (Figure 4.10) Figure 4.10 4.2.2.5 Vinyl Mode Vinyl Mode makes another major change to the StanTouch Control Area, this time creating 2 different zones –... -
Page 24: Deck Switcher
Deck Switcher 4.2.2.6 Deck Switcher Just like on the SCS.3m, the Deck Switch button allows us to double the amount of control possible with the SCS.3d. (Figure 4.12) Pressing the DECK button toggles the SCS.3d between 2 virtual decks. This makes it possible to easily control all 4 decks in Virtual DJ LE with the 2 SCS.3ds in this package (the SCS.3d on the left would toggle between Virtual DJ decks A and C, and the SCS.3d on the right would toggle between decks B and D). -
Page 25: Stantouch Control Area
StanTouch Control Area 4.2.4 StanTouch Control Area The StanTouch Control Area is really the “star” of the show on the SCS.3d, and it is where your hand will be spending most of its time. (Figure 4.14) From cueing tracks to adjusting EQs, this is where you will be working. -
Page 26: Scs.3D Rear Panel
SCS.3d Rear Panel SCS.3d Rear Panel The SCS.3d has a single USB type B connector. (Figure 4.16) USB TYPE B Figure 4.16 Use the included USB cable to connect this to one of the type A connectors on the SCS.3m. You can either choose to use the wire management guides to bring the cable out of the side of the SCS.3d and into one of the internal ports on the SCS.3m, or you can come out of the top of the SCS.3d and connect to one of the exterior ports on the SCS.3m. -
Page 27: Installing Darouter
Installing and Configuring DaRouter Installing and Configuring DaRouter Installing DaRouter On your SCS.3 Support CD, you will find an install folder for an application called DaRouter. While Virtual DJ provides plug and play functionality (no need to run DaRouter), SCS.3’s reconfigurable nature means that it requires a MIDI translation application and preset manager to work with other applications. - Page 28 Installing DaRouter on Windows To install SCS.3 DaRouter click Next. (Figure 5.3) Figure 5.3 Choose the Installation Type (Figure 5.4) Figure 5.4 Select I accept the agreement and click Next. (Figure 5.5) Figure 5.5...
- Page 29 Installing DaRouter on Windows The following messages will appear. Read the SCS.3 DaRouter Warning and click OK. (Figure 5.6) Figure 5.6 Select No, not this time and click Next. (Figure 5.7) Figure 5.7 Select Install the software automatically and click Next. (Figure 5.8) Figure 5.8...
- Page 30 Installing DaRouter on Windows Click Continue Anyway. (Figure 5.9) Figure 5.9 10. Click Finish to close Bome’s Virtual MIDI Port installer. (Figure 5.10) Figure 5.10...
- Page 31 Installing DaRouter on Windows 11. Click Next. (Figure 5.11) Figure 5.11 12. Click Finish to exit DaRouter Setup Wizard. (Figure 5.12) Figure 5.12...
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Page 32: Installing On Osx
Installing DaRouter on Mac Installing on OSX Now we will briefly describe how to install DaRouter on your Macintosh® computer. 5.2.1 Installing DaRouter Double click the DaRouter compressed file. (Figure 5.13) Figure 5.13 Double click DaRouter installer. (Figure 5.14) Figure 5.14 To begin the SCS.3 DaRouter installation process, click Continue. - Page 33 Installing DaRouter on Mac Read the License Agreement and click Continue. (Figure 5.16) Figure 5.16 If the following message appears click Agree. (Figure 5.17) Figure 5.17 Click Install. (Figure 5.18) Figure 5.18...
- Page 34 Installing DaRouter on Mac The software was successfully installed. Click Close. (Figure 5.19) Figure 5.19 To launch Stanton the SCS.3 DaRouter, double click the icon located in your desktop or go to your Applications folder and double click the Stanton SCS.3 DaRouter icon.
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Page 35: Configuring Darouter
Configuring DaRouter Configuring DaRouter The Preset Section (Figure 5.20) • Active Preset – tells you the currently selected preset. This is a drop-down box that can be used to select any presets that are either loaded by default, or have been manually loaded by the user. -
Page 36: Using The Sc System 3 For Generic Midi Control
Using the SC System 3 for generic MIDI Control In addition to the Virtual DJ LE specific operation, the SC System 3 can be used as a powerful MIDI controller solution for any MIDI compatible application by selecting a different preset. If you are not using Virtual DJ LE, please check the Stanton website and forums to see if there is a specific DaRouter... -
Page 37: Selecting Built-In Presets
Selecting Built-in Presets 6.1.2 Selecting Built-in Presets The SCS.3m comes with built-in intelligent firmware presets for different mapping configurations of the sliders and buttons. For instance, the default functionality of the SCS.3m shows sliders as boost /kill for “EQ mode”, but both the LED feedback and slider message output can be changed depending on what your MIDI application accepts as an incoming message. -
Page 38: Advanced Control Of Built-In Presets
Advance Control of Built-in Presets Absolute Sliders Absolute Sliders exactly follow your finger’s position on the surface and feature multiple touches. These are good for controls like volume or effect settings. For instance, the preset with all Absolute Sliders could be mapped towards controlling a digital audio workstation. Relative Sliders Relative Sliders follow the gestures of your finger but do not send absolute position. -
Page 39: Selecting Presets
To use all 3 controllers together as a system for generic MIDI mapping, you will need to run DaRouter and select the “GEN SC System 3” preset. This will place the SCS.3d’s into the GEN Dual SCS.3d preset and the mixer into Automatic mode as described above. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
I do not have an Internet connection and I am unable to download any software associated with the SC System 3 (new presets, etc). If you are unable to connect to the Internet, Stanton will provide you with the needed software and documentation free of charge. Call Stanton Support at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX and it will be shipped out to you. -
Page 41: Specifications
Dimensions for each SCS.3 component (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 Dimensions for the entire SC System 3: 8.52 in. x 14.16 in. x 1.38 in. / 216.5 mm x 360 mm x 35.25 mm Weight: SCS.3d –... -
Page 42: Warranty
RELATED ISSUES. Gibson Pro Audio Warranty If at any time your Gibson Pro Audio product (which includes Stanton, KRK, or Cerwin Vega! brands) malfunctions as a result of faulty materials or workmanship, Gibson Pro Audio or one of Gibson Pro Audio’s Authorized Service Centers in the US will repair the defect(s) or replace the merchandise, as... - Page 43 Warranty Gibson will warrant all replacement parts and repairs for ninety (90) days from the date of original shipment. In the unlikely event that your merchandise is destroyed, lost or damaged beyond repair while in the possession of Gibson or one of Gibson Pro Audio’s Authorized Service Centers for repair, Gibson will replace that merchandise with one of the same or most similar style of a value not in excess of the original purchase price of your merchandise.
- Page 44 Notes...
- Page 45 Virtual DJ is a registered trademark of Atomix. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners, who are in no way affiliated with Stanton DJ or SC System products. All information included in the User Manual is subject to change without notice.
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