How to record your set with the SL1

[SeratoTutor]

@Screwmatic - Well, think about for a second. If you're using one of the SL soundcards (SL1, SL2, SL3, SL4), all they do is output separate tracks. You do all the "mixing" on your external mixer. Scratch Live has no way of knowing what you are doing on your mixer, so how could it record that? There is no "internal" mixer in Scratch Live. Now if you have the one of the SL Rane mixers (57, 68,), yes, those can record the mix directly without having to use Audacity or another prog.

[SeratoTutor]

Also, if you are using the SL3 or SL4, those have extra inputs on the box to be able to record your set in Scratch Live. But if you only have the SL1 or SL2, then you have to use Audacity or some other program to record your set. Before Serato and Traktor and all these other programs, this was how you had to record your set back in the day with real vinyl/CDs.

[fthis44]

Thanks!

[JAYPRODIGYMUSIC]

I have another question after your done recording how do you save it as a mp3 ??

[JAYPRODIGYMUSIC]

On my mixer i don't have a Master output or a Booth output i only have the channels and a output that says unbal output do you think that would work??

[extremopoder]

muchas gracias sirvio de mucha ayuda. saludos desde mexico

[SJPackerrs]

Just want to say thanks so much man for this!!! I've been trying to find a simple step by step guide and this was perfect! 5stars!

[TheRealDJLukie]

I did everything this told me and it still records my audio through mic

[fayarafa]

good man thanks...

[lloung88]

I have the newest Macbook Pro. I'm doing everything you are saying, but when I record I can hear things like me clicking on my mousepad and even my voice if I talk. What's going on? Is this normal?

[SeratoTutor]

@lloung88 - The new 2011 Macs have a combined port. The "headphone" port is for everything depending on what you plug into it. Headphones (output) or mic or line (input). To use it as a line input you must change the setting in System Preferences > Sound. You have it set to mic, which is why it's picking up your voice and external sounds.

[KebbyTheProphet]

@seratotutor a sl1 isnt a soundcard? can u send me a link for the cheapest one i can record in.

[KebbyTheProphet]

i dont have a macbook. i have a compaq laptop. where is the line input. i have a mic and a headphone jack. and i have the same wire. it comes out distorted as u said.

[SeratoTutor]

@KebbyTheProphet - Most Windows PC laptops don't have a line input, only mic, which won't work for recording your set. So you will have to buy/use an external soundcard. Or if you have a PC desktop, most do have a line inputs.

[DjD3vlyn]

Question...I have a shitty mixer...Stanton SMX.202. I'm already using the master outs to actually hear what im playing. I dont have a recording in and out on the mixer. Please help

[SeratoTutor]

@DjD3vlyn - Well, then you're going to have to not play with speakers and just mix in your headphones so you can use the only master out on the mixer for recording. Or tou could try splitting the master out signal with additional Y-adapters and/or cords.

[aveo900]

HEY ok its working but when i activate my effector the right side speaker wont work only when i activate the effector i need help

[JennieKim]

Nice thanks soooo much for this!!! <3

[TheRealDJLukie]

I put the options in audacity like u said and i have a macbook pro and i plugged it into the headphones plug and its recording but through mic so if i talk i can hear myself ....

[TheRainman12]

@TheRealDJLukie

I've got the same problem :(

[DJLIGRO]

Ohhhhh Thanks god I was looking exactly for this last few hours

[Deontreification]

So it can be easily done with a sound card?

[Moultz29]

when i playback it sounds like its still being recorded from the built in mic? any ideas?

[Bigrenas]

Please help me, I have everything conected and when I start the record the audacity only rec one line... only Left Line, Right Line does not receive nothing... CAN U HELP ME PLEASE

[TheRealDJLukie]

I have a macbook pro and I don't see that jack to plug in that cord only the headphones cord...

[SeratoTutor]

@TheRealDJLukie - The newer Macbook Pros only have one port, but it's a dual line and mic input and headphone output, but it should automatically switch to the correct one when you plug something in to it, but you can also verify in System Preferences > Sound.

[TheDrujitsu]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[djartman1]

Thank you for answering my question.

[djartman1]

I have a macbook pro audacity is installed in it . My question is could I change the ( BITRATE ) when the song bitrate ( 128 to low ) - 160 to 320 perfect.

[SeratoTutor]

@djartman1 - You can't take a lower quality mp3 file and convert to a higher bit rate file. Well, you can do it, but it's pointless, as you can't gain back quality. You'll just have a bigger file with the same, if not worse quality. MP3 is a lossy format and after its initial conversion you can't go back and make it sound better. You need to either buy strait 320 files, or if you're ripping the song yourself from vinyl or CDs, convert strait to 320.

[lilpsycho213]

Is this the same for SL2?

[SeratoTutor]

@lilpsycho213 - Yes, the process is the same for the SL2.

[erod4uu]

Okay I Recorded My Mix now Im Trying To Export It As A Mp3 I Downloaded Lame Library And Did All The Steps But When I Create It I Cant Find It Or It Will Say It Cant Be Written

[TheXxlocc2dabrainxx]

thumbs up if this didnt work

[CharlieKroy10465]

Great :)

[wweraw0925]

My Macbook Pro 13 inch Does not Have An Line Input.. What Should I Do?.. I Use Pioneer 800's With A Pioneer DJM 400

[SeratoTutor]

@wweraw0925 - The newer 13" Macbook Pros have a dual combo headphone out+line/mic input. It should auto configure itself depending on what you plug into the little port, but if not you can change it in OSX's System Preferences > Sound.

[wweraw0925]

@SeratoTutor Thank You! 

[djlahype]

Hi i have Sl3 with a pioneer djm 400, when i make my mixes, why does it come out distorted?

[voltagebinary77]

Thank you for this!! Works perfectly on my 13" black macbook

[anatolianINVASION]

If I am recording a mix and I make a couple of mistakes during the recording. Is there a way to fix these errors afterwards. So I can upload and share the mix without the mistakes? I rarely do a perfect mix. But If I want to share it online I prefer it to be good without errors.

[SeratoTutor]

@anatolianINVASION - Yes it's possible to fix errors, you basically re-record it and then just edit out the bad part in Audacity or another wave editor and replace it with the good mix. However, if you "rarely do a perfect mix" then you may need more practice. Sure, we all make mistakes, but if you can't make an hour long mix without messing up several times then you need more practice.

[eleckson]

you should definitely put "For MAC's" in the title

[djbubs]

Good info, awesome video!

[DUBLDL]

hey this is urgent :d, i wanna record my set, but it i put it in the mic input en yes, it sounds like shit... But what do you mean then with a line input?

[DjTecniq]

@lestermorillo no wav is much higher quality than an mp3. You want to save it as a wav so you won't have audio gaps when burning your cd after it's tracked. Some burning software create audio gaps when saving as mp3.

[DjTecniq]

how do you disable the commands in audacity? I have tried audacity before but certain shortcut key commands for serato trigger audacity to do some wild shit even stop recording.

[dingdonger103]

My MacBook pro 2010 doesn't pick up the sound from the RCA-1/4 inch, it is picking up the sound from the microphone built into the computer and sounds horrible! Help!

[SeratoTutor]

@dingdonger103 - You need to go into System Preferences > Sound and change the input from the mic to the line input.

[lDjRodA]

@SeratoTutor does this macbook pro have a line-in? i only see a headphone jack

[allanxpoe83]

what program is that with the nuclear emblem?

[SeratoTutor]

@allanxpoe83 - smcFanControl, used to monitor the CPU temp and adjust the colling fan speed.

[allanxpoe83]

@allanxpoe83 cool thnks

[vinnyo1330]

hey man,

i have everything set up like you, however, my mixer doesnt have the record rca, so instead like you said i tried it through the booth, but when i try to record through audacity it is not picking up any signal.

is there something else you can suggest or maybe assist me with

thanks

[djkensho]

thanks good stuff !

[gadget609]

this is why i love using VDJ .. better interface and more capabilities such as recording your mix without the need of additional soundcards

[allanxpoe83]

how do you record with garageband? whis is better audacity or garage band?

[allanxpoe83]

where is my line input on my macbook pro 2010?

[PLURKID25]

@allanxpoe83 lol

[mofire2k]

thanks for this. I have set it all up as you have illustrated and the recording works fine. The only problem i know have is a buzzing noise during playback...what can i change to rectify this?

[vinnyo1330]

where do you get your music from? loll

[raykyaw]

thanks alot bro!!

[snorkmaiden24]

does it not work plugging the 1/8th inch plug into the mic input of the SL-1

[Jxfocused]

Thanks man

[djeondj]

why woould you not save the main as a mp3??

[SeratoTutor]

@djeondj - MP3 is a lossy format. You want to keep the highest quality possible, so you must use wav or aiff (lossless formats). Plus, if you need to do any edits or touch-ups, again, need to keep it as wav or aiff. Sure, if you want to put your mix online to download, save a COPY of it as an MP3, but always keep the master copy as wav or aiff.

[DjTecniq]

for those that don't know u can also record using just a home cd burner if u have a record or booth output on your mixer. No program needed just get the right cables and ur good. this way there's less load on ur pc. I also found the quality is better recording out to a burner.

[DjPerryDay]

nice 1 mate! :D works perfectly! keep these helpful videos coming mate!

love from britain!

[flavamixx]

Thanks man, your video saved me 2 hundred bucks

[bigge525]

hey man, can u help me out? I'm trying to record my serato sets on my Viao (PC) I have the booth out from my vestax 05 running to a Behringer U-Control that connects to a USB port on the notebook and came with recording software. Do I have this setup correctly? I'm not finding any levels or output through the program. Will it work even though both are running to USB ports at the same time? Thx.

[jeodude]

so i got my mix into audacity but how do you but the tracks in so its not just one track

[DrSlam]

@jeodude u could mark tracks after u finish recording.

[SeratoTutor]

See my other video on how to split the tracks so it's not just one big long track when burning to a CD.

[djraff88]

thanks for the video it is realy helpful . i dont know anything about sound cards though . i have a hp pavilon laptop , can you recomend what soundcard i get please :)

[DJChubbyChu]

ummm not to burst ur bubble but yes you can record your mix into serato scratch live!!!! yes within the program itself.. withouth the rane ttm mixer!!!!

[SeratoTutor]

Yeah, if you have the SL3, NOT the SL1.

[DJSleepyJ]

@SeratoTutor actually you CAN record with the sl1 into serato. as long as you have a second output on your mixer you can hook that up to the mic input on the sl1. i do it all the time and have no complaints. check out the video by voxboxstudios

[SeratoTutor]

@DJSleepyJ - Sure you "can" record with the mic input, but doesn't mean you should. I don't know how many times I have to say it. The mic input on the SL1 is not for recording your set. First off, it's only records in mono, not stereo, and you could possible damage the SL1 as it's, well, mic level and not line level.

[DJTAVISLOVE]

not with the SL1 you can't

[djende79]

@DJChubbyChu dude if you were listening he said that in the beginning of the video. pay attention

[fartfacefunk]

Thank you so much for your video! thanks thanks thanks! very thorough and the best thanks again!

[IdjatDoDat]

Thx for this very USEFULL Vid ... Many Thx

my mistake was that i put the rca into the line output

[munzerelli]

You can use the SL1 to record the mix. Just use the mic input on the box. And change the record option in serato to mic. I use the booth output on my mixer and then plug in to the mic in on the SL1. Then adjust the gain nob on the SL1 as well as in the serato program.

[oele]

thai is mono isnt it.

[wildey212]

I did what you did, just wodnering if you knew how to convert the files to mp3 format?

[kjcrx]

audio converter

[styles2128]

I have 1 question? How do i track it? you know first song track 1 second track 2? Recording the set like that only gives you one long track and i would love to track my CDs

[samiii4991]

Can you show us where the line in is located on the 13.3" Macbook pro? Thx,

[Alkemy007]

I think my laptops line in and mic port are the same thing..when i plug the connection in from my mixer to my laptop a box comes up with Audio System Event at the top of the box with microphone, line in, open Sigmatel audio control panel and take no action as my options...am I right thinking that the mic and line in port is the same?

[WCNSTUFF]

i recorded my set but is has a static sound in the beginning and anytime the sound in my set is fades away. im using a blasterx-fi go sound card. and there is only a mic input on it is that the reason for the static sound? or is there a way to edit out the static in audacity?

[rolley05]

I got a new macbook pro 13"

No line inpput :(

[thomguerra]

?????? are you sure you bought a mac? every mac comes with a line in and out. the in is that weird side ways looking hour glass and the out is the headphones.

[rolley05]

yes then new 13.3" macbook pro has no line input :S

[thomguerra]

you know what, your right. Seems pretty ridiculous to me.

[thomguerra]

actually... "Combined optical digital output/headphone out (user-selectable analog audio line in)" looks like its both the line in and out.

[rolley05]

yeh it is realy

they even took out the express card slot for a "memory card" reader :S

[Canolie489]

Man you just changed my life and made me some MONEY! I LOOOOOOVVVVEEEE YOU!!!!

[technicut]

how do i save the file as mp3 form? and how do i record the set on garage band??? please help me out!

[aswingruber]

Excellent tutorial. Really appreciate it man. Explained everything to a point where I can get going on recording my mixes immediately after being completely clueless before I watched it. Next step would be splitting your mix into individual tracks. I'd imagine you'd use cool edit pro or something of the like. It'd be easier if you could just do it in Audacity. Anyone know if thats possible?

[SeratoTutor]

Yes, you can split your mix in Audacity too.

[emkplayboy6]

you can also do this w/sony sound forge too right?

[mrtechno2u]

that was so helpful great idea with the pics,well done dude

[djwu1823]

do i have to have a sound card??? what kind of sund card do i need????

[kirkstate]

Why never burn the mp3 to cd and only burn the wav file ? ..i cant play the wav in the car ?

[SeratoTutor]

If you want to burn a DATA disc, then yes, mp3 is fine. But when making normal AUDIO cds, always use wav/aiff.

[Pepehouse]

Don't use Audacity, it sounds like shit. Try to invest in a decent sound editor.

[shymin]

which do you recommend?

[Pepehouse]

I use Soundforge but Wavelab and Audition are good too.

[oele]

i got a unibody macbook and it didt work for me at all.

serato's usb buffer could not take it.

[djdynamic23]

How do i add track mark to my recording? after I'm done.

[daboiwunda72]

are you talking about splitting it into tracks?

[osofresh999]

how do you do this on

adobe audition 3.0?

[djwreckdown]

The same way.

[SeratoTutor]

Grageband is fine. You can use just about any recording/wave editing program to record.

[djhaiezone]

I record my set sraight to scratch live,I just go from my mixer record out to the mic input on my serato box with rca to 1/4 inch cable.

[SeratoTutor]

That's not a good idea. The SL1's mic input is not line level, and it only records in mono, not stereo.

[michaeldjp]

Nice video...you don't know how long I been looking for someone who could break it down step by step. I agree serato should hire you or you should post videos on the serato video instead of the battle mixing videos. once again thanks. will be looking for your next video. how about one on edited the mixes to make demo cd and mixedtapes?

[Billy18bm]

i swear how complicated is this? should serato make videos on how to use your volume sliders and crossfaders... geez

[sliikz]

hey how can i split the track to make it to a new track for a cd and wen i record for lyk 2 min or 3 it already 75mb how can i keep it to a small size?

[feckernumber1]

amazing schooling here thanks heeps bro.

Q on the above topic......am running a booth phono cable to the mic on the serato box then i change the recording type on the main page of serato to mic (it shows left deck or right deck) am ok with this or should i down load software (above ) am on a macbookpro......see what ya think any recom's would be cool

thanks again for your help

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[krntagger]

Thank you very much, very clear and concise. Cheers.

[matto9252]

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hahahahahahahahaha

[elbocho19]

dude! b/c of YOU now i can record and show off to my friends!!! you should work for Scratch Live on how to use the program and shit like that... you explain every thing we all need. Tnx - dj bocho

[reecenyusa]

i have a pc and a mic input... is there any way i could make it work or do i need to buy an external sound card? any suggestions on which one to buy that is inexpensive?

[rockmonkeynut]

nice one man you hooked it right out on this one.....so easy when u know how!

[vashonn]

Very good Video thanks for your help dj vashon

[sliikz]

hey can u do this but for a window example please i whould really apreshiate it haha kant spell it =] but please thanks

[SeratoTutor]

I don't use PCs much so no, but the process is nearly identical. The same principals apply, you need to run the output of your mixer into a line input of another soundcard and record with a separate program. Audacity works on both Macs and PCs.

[DjSpinArt]

I got the Zoom H2 mobile recorder on ebay for about $150 and it is awesome! I bought a 4GB SD card from best buy for $15 and it's plenty. I recorded my 3 hour 45 minutes set this past saturday(my first gig) and it worked great. Hooks right up to either Rec RCA out or Booth RCA out and comes with the cable and other accessories. Great lil product for the $.

[edenthedjguy]

hey dude, did exactly as you did and it came out sweet as... fckn love you man!!!

[rayray780]

very nice tutorial... SUBSCRIBED!

i'm a bedroom DJ myself... so i try and absorb as much as i can from youtube. your guides are very well planned out, with good visuals and commentary. props!

good tip at the end about save formats. quality is always key!

[honeboy55]

djmixchild is damn right RANE should be payin you....respect for your time and pasion you put in your videos...appreciate it...thanks again...DJ HOMEBOY from LONDON

[hopsito]

MAn whicked video thanks for the help. I had both softwares but i didnt know how to set it up.

THat really helps

Cheers

[carakita]

i'm use garage band

yo uso garage band

[DJMAFIAVJ]

you are the man

[droppinbabies25]

having the mac pro made this video a lot easier

[directsound]

Nice!!!!

MM

[djchucksta]

thanks for u help bro