FinalScratch V1.5

This latest version of FinalScratch offers a host of fixes and improvements including:
New in 1.5.4 (Windows XP)
Better audio stream error handling (fixes audio drop-outs with some VIA chipsets)
Fix for Audio CD remove crash

New in 1.5.3 (Windows XP and Mac OS 10.2/10.3)
New ScratchAmp drivers for reduced latency
Improvement in time code position reading
Enhanced AIFF support (AIFC chunk)
These updates are FREE to registered 1.5 users and can be downloaded here.

Updates Available for Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.3

With the update to version 1.5 FinalScratch can be used under Windows XP for the first time ever! In addition TRAKTOR FS 1.5 brings important optimizations for Mac OS X Panther.

The main new feature in this update is the Key Correction function. This makes it possible to change the tempo of a track without changing the pitch. This feature is based on the widely acclaimed time stretching technology from TRAKTOR DJ STUDIO 2.5, guaranteeing excellent sound quality.

Now for Windows XP
With version 1.5 TRAKTOR FS now finally runs as a full-fledged Windows application. The new, highly optimized Windows drivers for the ScratchAmp offer even lower latency values than the previous Linux version. Additional advantages of the Windows version include super easy installation, support for all OS-recognized network and firewire devices, as well as vastly enhanced performance in track management. Plus the ScratchAmp can be connected while the program is running.

Optimized for Mac OS 10.3 "Panther"

The 1.5 Mac update for TRAKTOR FS brings new drivers for the ScratchAmp that have been specially optimized for Mac OS 10.3 "Panther". The new drivers will guarantee a stabile and high performance operation on Apple's latest operating system.


New Features for Windows and Mac OS X
TRAKTOR FS 1.5 now offers the high-quality timestretching functionality of TRAKTOR DJ Studio 2.5, which has received much praise from the trade press for its outstanding sound quality. With this function it's possible to "freeze" the pitch of an instrumental track or vocal passage, even though the DJ can still use the pitch control on the turntables to change the tempo.

This feature is particularly impressive in that it lets live DJs make wide changes without producing audible artifacts. Just like a professional CD player, TRAKTOR FS 1.5 can make changes in a range of +/- 50% without any audible pitch fluctuations, even when manually adjusting the turntable.

In order to guarantee optimal results on every computer from 600 MHz or faster, the "Key Correction" feature provides 3 different quality modes.
Update in the NI Online Shop

FINALSCRATCH 1.1 users who do not wish to purchase the 1.5 update can download the Mac OS 10.3 drivers for free in the downloads section of the NI website.

Additionally, users who purchase the 1.5 update can download both the Mac and Windows version, allowing them to use FinalScratch on 2 computers (Mac and PC) with only one serial number!

Features overview
Main New Application Features:
Low, medium, and high quality master tempo (preserves pitch when changing tempo)
Fully resizable interface
4 font sizes
New drivers for Windows XP
ScratchAmp can be hot plugged without restarting the application
Reliable, software enhanced detection of the ScratchAmp
Easy import of tracks, playlists, and collection data from Linux partitions
New drivers for Mac OSX Panther
New ScratchAmp drivers optimized for Mac OSX Panther
Traktor FS 1.5 will not be available for Linux*

* A free and final bug fix update of the current Linux version to 1.1.5 will be available soon. Technical support for users who do not wish to switch to Windows will still be provided.

Update now and you'll get the following new features:
Compatibility with Windows XP and Mac OS 10.3
High-quality key correction (preserves pitch when changing tempo)
Record Lead-In graphics in wave display
Stripe Preview in browser deck
Customize "Needle Display Position" in wave display
Shading of played track portion in stripe view
Flashing stripe in track end warning zone