2. OVERVIEW Equipment needed for basic setup Digital Vinyl vs. Vinyl Defining Key Terms Serato vs. Abelton DJ Software System Requirements Looping/Effects The Good/Bad

3. Mixer Turntables - Digital Vinyl or Vinyl Computer - MacBook or PC Headphones Software (Program) Microphone - Wireless or Corded Wiring - XLR Cables - RCA Cables - Type 12 Cables - AC Adapter - USB Terminal Cable DJ SETUP

4. DIGITAL VINYL VS. VINYL

5. Controller – all in one system including a mixer along with two digital vinyl turntables Serato – creates world leading software for digital DJing Turntable – a circular revolving plate that allows DJs to orchestrate prerecorded music for parties and events Turntablism/Scratching – quickly moving the vinyl record forward and backward on the turntable. BPM – beats per minute KEY TERMS

6. CONTROLLER

7. Plug and Play functionality - No Mapping - No Audio Configurations Free Software - Software will only work if you buy Serato licensed hardware that is compatible with this specific program Free Upgrades - Company will notify you once a new version becomes available - Arrives ready-tested for your controller Installation on PC - Requires “ASIO” driver Installation on Mac - Just download from website Songs/Libraries/Playlists - Automatically synced SERATO SERATO DJ SOFTWARE 1.0OFTWARE

8. SERATO DJ SOFTWARE 1.0 (CONT.)

10. Looping - 8 loop slots Ex. 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 - Manual or Auto Looping - Color Coded - Custom in/out points - Loops are saved in an audio file for each song Effects - Plugin called “SP-6 Sampler” - Includes four banks of six sample slots - May use any track or audio clip for each slot - Effects include speed of voice, tone of voice, sirens, air horns, etc. LOOPING/EFFECTS

11. Windows (Recommended) - Windows 7 or 8 - Intel 2 GHz Core 2 Duo CPU (32 bit) - Intel 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo CPU (64 bit) - 2 GB RAM (32-bit) - 4 GB RAM (64-bit) - USB 2.0 port- 1280X720 or higher screen resolution Mac (Recommended) - OS 10.6.8 or higher - Intel 2 GH Core 2 Duo (32 bit) - Intel 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo (64 bit) - 2 GB RAM (32-bit) - 4 GB RAM (64-bit) - USB 2.0 port- 1280X720 or higher screen resolution SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

12. The Good -Four decks of mixing in addition to the “SP-6 Sampler” -Secondary controllers are supported -New Interface with variety of layout options -8 cue points and 8 loops per track -The Bad -Still tied only to approved hardware -No keyboard shortcuts for certain layout options THE GOOD/BAD

13. What is Abelton Live 9? -Is a loop-based software music sequencer and digital audio workstation for OS X and Windows. -Designed to be an instrument for live performances as well as: -Composing, Recording, Arranging, Mixing and Mastering, Beat mixing -Used for DJs, Musicians, Bands and Producers -Very Pricey! Looping/Effects -4000 loops -Ranging from 60s soul and Hip Hop to electronica -Includes one bank of three sample slots ABELTON LIVE 9 SOFTWARE

14. ABELTON LIVE 9 (CONT.)

15. CONCLUSION Equipment needed for basic setup Digital Vinyl vs. Vinyl Defining Key Terms Serato vs. Abelton DJ Software System Requirements Looping/Effects The Good/Bad

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