MIXING & EFFECTS

Fruity Scratcher

Fruity Scratcher is a vinyl turntable simulator. You can load any sample that is supported by FL Studio into this plugin to record your performance in real time. You can also adjust the turntable's acceleration (mass) to suit your needs. Two closely related, but more sophisticated plugins are the WaveTraveller instrument and Gross Beat effect. Note, however, that WaveTraveller is a generator rather than an effect and thus needs to be loaded into a Channel.

See a video here on how to link Fruity Scratcher to a MIDI Controller Knob.

Parameters

  • Smooth 1/2/3/4 - These four parameters control the 'gradient' generation of the turntable simulator. Adjusting these values may improve the results for certain types of source material.
  • Pan - Sets the stereo panning of the audio output.
  • Vol - Sets the volume of the output.
  • Hold - Stops the turntable playing. Switch this on if you are linking the turntable platter to a MIDI Controller.
  • Mute - Mutes the sound of the turntable (suitable for automation).
  • Turntable Platter - Left-click and drag up/down to scratch the sample. Right-click to link.
  • Play Backwards - Press to play the sample backwards, when not scratching.
  • Pause - Press to pause the turntable, when not scratching.
  • Play Forward - Press to play the sample forward, when not scratching.
  • Speed (SPD) - Adjusts the playback speed (default: 1x).
  • Acceleration (ACC) - Adjusts the motion acceleration of the turntable.
  • Sensitivity (SEN) - Adjusts the turntable's sensitivity to mouse movement. The lower the sensitivity, the slower the rotation from the same mouse movement.
  • UI expand (icon) - Makes Scratcher 2x larger for easier control with touch, stylus or mouse.
  • Wave Preview - Displays a preview of the sample. You can also scratch the sample using a horizontal version of the turntable display.
  • Browse for Sample - Click to select a sample as the source material to be 'scratched'.
  • Digital Vinyl System | DVS (Gear icon) - Control scratching using DVS Vinyls and CDs. To control Fruity Scratcher via a DVS source you will need to select Stereo Input on the Mixer Track that holds Fruity Scratcher. The plugin will intercept the signal and won't pass the audio onto the Master. Instead Fruity Scratchers own output will be heard. Steps below:

    • Timecode - Select the Timecode you are using.
    • Download (icon) - Download the Timecode CD format to burn to disk for use in a CD DVS.
    • RIAA Preamp - Activate if you're connecting a Turntable to a Line Input, and not a Phono Input.

How to set up DVS control

  1. Choose the 'Timecode Type' to match your DVS signal (and side if Vinyl) - Fruity Scratcher supports Serato, Traktor and Timecode CD formats. The RIAA Preamp option must be activated if you're connecting the turntable to a Line Input, and not a Phono Input.
  2. Select a Stereo Input - This should include your stereo DVS audio control signal. Use the Mixer Track Input Selector. The upper part of the Input Menu lists the stereo inputs.
  3. Recording Pickup Selector - Should be set to On. Click the EXT icon here. Otherwise the Audio will not appear on the Mixer Track.
  4. Adjust levels - For the most reliable control, set the Calibration Scope display so the shape is between 25% to 50% the way toward the horizontal or vertical axis, whichever is closer. The shape should not exceed the bounds of the display.

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