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Final Scratch is a special type of a kit from Stanton that allows the user to manipulate MP3 songs on a computer using special records from a turntable. Although this concept sounds like rocket science, the way it works is actually quite simple. The special records only carry a time code, not the actual songs they will manipulate.

This time code carried by the records is then translated by the converter into a digital signal, which is then sent to the computer running the included Final Scratch programme. The Stanton Final Scratch programme then uses the digital signal to simulate the effect of scratching on MP3s, and in fact succeeds admirably in this manner. Only MP3 files are mixed or scratched, and no real vinyl records are ever used, even though you mimic the vinyl scratching technique using the specialised turntables. In other words, you will be able to achieve the same effects of scratching a vinyl record on a turntable like the American Audio TTD-2400, but with MP3 files. With this software you do needn’t worry about carrying a record case all the time, all you need is a laptop with all the required songs stored in it.

The Stanton Final Scratch kit includes one scratch amplifier with its power supply, one USB and four stereo phone leads, three final scratch vinyls and one installation CD for your laptop. Everything included in the kit are of a nice build quality, the cable is quite long at around 2 metres, and the amplifier, although quite lightweight and plastic, is quite well designed. The software is quite intuitive and has an amazing user interface.

With good knowledge and proper care of this kit, this software proves to be a very useful tool for any professional or aspiring DJ.