Last edit by stevowens, Limited edition user on Mon 13 Oct 08 @ 3:07 pm
TIMECODE CONTROL
Configuration, Setup
When you open the Timecode Configuration window, you can choose to view the window in Simple or Advanced view. For the most part, you might never have to go into the Advanced View the Simple View shows the most essential timecode configuration that you will probably need.
notice that there is an Auto-Config button for each virtual deck. This button can be used to automatically detect the required timecode settings for the software to function properly.
To use the Auto-config feature:
1. Play both timecode input sources (i.e. play both timecode CDs or play both timecode records).
2. In the software, press each decks Auto-Config button to automatically configure the timecode settings.
If the timecode signal is configured properly, you will see a green dot next to Timecode Quality (as shown on the right in Simple View)
Or you should see a nice Sine wave pattern (as shown on the right in Advance d View).
Please refer to the following descriptions of the timecode configuration parameters (shown with Advanced View on the right):
1. Vinyl Choose this option if you are using timecoded vinyl.
2. CD Choose this option if you are using timecoded CDs.
3. Mode You can choose between 3 different timecode tracking modes. These modes will influence how the timecode is controlling playback position on the corresponding deck:
- Absolute This mode is similar to how music is normally played on vinyl. The beginning of the record corresponds to the beginning of the track and picking up the needle and moving it to another location on the vinyl, also known as needle dropping, will move playback to that location in the track. Please note that in Absolute mode you will not be able to use some of the software features, such as looping and cue points.
- Relative In this mode, the software will track the relative movement of the record (forward, backward) but will not track the position of the within the control timecode. So, for example, you will not be able to seek to another location of the song by picking up the needle and dropping it on another part of the record. This mode is perfect for scratch DJs since it allows you to scratch without worrying about the needle skipping around on the record the software will compensate for any skip that might occur. In this mode, you are also allowed to use some additional software features, such as looping and cue points.
- Smart (default) This is the default timecode tracking mode and is the mode that we recommend most users use. In Smart mode, you have the ability to do needle drops but can also use the additional features of the software, such as pitch, loops and cue points.
4. Lead Time Specifies when the time-code signal begins playing the song, by moving the point at which the track begins to a position further into the vinyl. For example, this is useful if your records have cue burn in the beginning. Simply set the lead time to another bumber.
5. Pitch Sensitivity This is the time that it takes for the waveform display to become adjusted after you alter the pitch of the timecode signal. Too small of a value will attempt to redraw the waveform when you scratch the timecode, which is not recommended. Setting too high of a value will take longer to redraw the waveform, which may be visually confusing. Please experiment with a few different values to find the one best suited for your style.
6. Anti Skip If enabled, anti skip will prevent playback from skipping if the needle happens to jump to another groove. Please note that anti-skip is only available under Smart or Relative modes.
7. Smart Cue If enabled, moving the needle far to a different location on the timecode record (over more than one groove segment away) will cause the software to automatically jump to the next set cue point (forward or backward), instead of jumping to the absolute location where you drop the needle.
8. Master Tempo If enabled, the software will time-stretch, instead of pitch shift, the music playing on the deck when you change the pitch of the timecode signal. In other words, the Master Tempo features as a Keylock, allowing you to change the tempo of the music without altering its pitch.
9. Browser Track If enabled, Browser Track allows you to use the timecode signal to browse through your music in the software. With Browser Track feature enabled, the last three groove segments become dedicated to browsing, so when you drop the needle onto one of these segments, you can scroll through your music titles by moving the record forward and backward.
10. Arrows Pressing one of the arrows will copy the timecode preferences to the other deck.
11. Software RIAA Preamp If enabled, allows you to plug a phono-level turntable directly into a line-level input on the sound card.
The following settings (12-17) will be set by the Auto-Config feature so you do not have to worry about understanding them. The software will automatically configure them for you:
12. Gain The gain compensation for the timecode signal.
13. Silence Compensates for background/ambient noise by lowering/raising the noise floor threshold.
14. Invert Stereo Virtually switches the left and right inputs and effectively reverses playback.
15. Invert Phase Software adjustment if your needle is wired incorrectly.
16. TC Up Level of 1 value in the binary signal of the timecode
17. TC Down Level of 0 value in the binary signal of the timecode.
Usage
Techniques
Timecode CDs
Download the timecode CD file here - CD File
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