Scratch Tools is a fantastic tool for managing your Scratch LIVE library, created by Scratchlive.net forum members.

It allows you to:
- Synchronize Crates with Folders
- Find Lost Files
- Rename Files
- Export Crates to Folder
- Export Crates to Textfiles
- Reset All Column Settings
And much more, plus it is being constantly updated.

For more info, go to: forum.scratchtools.de

um.....Where do I actually download Scratchtools from?

Dude! I'd like to know where I can down load scratch tools from too!!
Does anybody know?

LongTom

sam did post the info right there - here's the direct link:

forum.scratchtools.de

You gotta login to download ;)

very very kool tool...

WOW !!! this is sooo sweeet ! THANK YOU !!

how in phuck do u use this $#!+ ???

simple - download java, install ScratchTools, open cmd from 'run' in start menu, type cd c:\Program Files\ScratchTools, type java -jar -Xms512m -Xmx512m ScratchTools.jar and see if the menu pops up, if so press the up arrow button then add "G:/" or whereever your tracks are, then --sync-subcrates "cMo;cMo" or whatever folder you want to synchronize with SSL - it includes all your subcrates - now try to refrain from !!!!J)&%#&_)^_)(@&%_$)(*$_)!&%^_()$^&*

:)

Once you do that, and it works, time to create a batch file and store it in your C:\Program Files\ScratchTools directory. Open Note Pad and type out the above lines, then save as ASI filename.bat and boom, click that before your gigs.

Hey, I have downloaded all this fine, but can't seem to get it to work!! Does anyone know if this is actually compatable with Vista?

cmo im try what you said god. i hope it works and thanks for you time and help in advanced.

Does this app work on Macs?

Nevermind..I see that it does

is this nik's baby? just curious

I do believe so.

Is this compatible with VISTA??? Just downloaded and nothing happened! No directory exist on my computer after installing. HELP!?

Hi

Got some questions for all good souls in here, Pls, your help will B appritiated

A.- How Do I Log/register to the ScratchTool Forum?
B.- Since I couldnt post / DL anything from there, I'm after This Info:
I've updated a Folder (in my PC-leptop) with new tunes, Now I Open SSL & need to update same Crate inside aswell, Is there any other way to do it, without having to drag each folder on to the crate inside?

Thx !!!

Soulomon: You log/register to the ScratchTool forum as you would any other forum.

You can download from there, but from what I remember you have to scroll down a bit.

When you update a folder in your laptop with new tunes, and you want to update, or "synchronize" your SSL crate(s) as well, that is what ScratchTools.jar is for. You simply go to start, run, type "cmd", cd C:\Program Files\ScratchTools, java -jar -Xms512m -Xmx512m ScratchTools.jar "location of your mp3 folder/" --sync-subcrates "name of your mp3 folder;name you want your SSL crate to be, including all subcrates" and voila stand back and watch the magic happen.

This program saved me so much time and frustration, may it help many many more too.

what are you guys talkin about? is this to stop using itunes? i think that's why serato made it so you can use that program to do everything, like even convert audio,rip cd's,etc...plus, i see it's been in beta since june? what are the advantages?

im with you modj..dont get it..maybe im retarted..just my 2cents

this program does a million things i've been wanting to do forever. thanks!!

why is this sooooo confusing?????

or is it just me???

It's just you. Read the guides...forum.scratchtools.de

lol Konix. hahaha

No, it's not just you. However, there is a learning curve for most of the great programs out there. Konix has broken it down for you, but you have to take the time to sit down, read, and make the effort to learn / do what he's telling you.

Once you get it, it really is that simple. If you would rather sync your crates & folders by hand, go right ahead, you'll only be hurting yourself by not taking advantage of a great program that can save you lots of time and effort.

I have a ton of batch files I use now, because all my tracks are on an external drive, and depending on which port I use and which computer, the drive G, H, I, J, K, whatever changes from time to time.

Here's what I do, read this and be inspired:

1. Get music
2. Fix tags (I use tag&rename for that, and it's great)
3. Sync-subcrates with ScratchTools
4. Build overviews
5. Rescan id3 tags in SSL
6. Tick far left column and delete pink files

You people are advanced enough to learn SSL, you should be smart enough to figure out how to type one silly line of code in the command prompt window!! Especially if it will save you hours of drag-and-dropping tracks from your hard drive into crates / subcrates in SSL!!!

Further breakdown of my process:

1. I keep all new tracks into a folder on my hard drive called 1
2. I go in there at the end of the week and fix tags first
3. Then I cut / paste the tracks into the right folder on my hard drive
4. I organize my hard drive by genre / subgenre
5. I sometimes don't finish organizing before the club, so I have 2 different batch files:
A. Batch file for folder "1"
B. Batch file for folder "cMo"
That way I can have all my new tracks imported as a crate named "1" in SSL, and I can mix out of there, or the tracks will pop up when I use the ctrl-f / search box.

What's in the batch file? I'll paste one of them for you:

cd C:\Program Files\ScratchTools
java -jar -Xms512m -Xmx512m ScratchTools.jar "I:/" --sync-subcrates "cMo;cMo"
java -jar -Xms512m -Xmx512m ScratchTools.jar "I:/" -r "bpm;song;artist;comment;location;year;added;length"
cd C:\Program Files\Serato\ScratchLIVE\
Start ScratchLIVE.exe

All I do is open my file browser, tick 'My Computer,' open 'Local Disc C,' open 'Program Files,' open 'ScratchTools,' then double click on the batch file for whatever drive I'm using. The batch file above is named: I cMo.bat because it is for my I:\cMo folder, which is an external drive I and my dj folder called "cMo."

I did the download but nothing happened? What Am I looking for?

Ive put up 2 tutorials over there for mac users:

Mac - How to get by with less typing, ie unix aliases
forum.scratchtools.de

Mac - Making and using a shell script to save time with repeated functions
forum.scratchtools.de

Hope they are understandable, and gives you some insight.

Love it. I simply sync Folders to Crates and it work like a charm.

I also use the cMo method with a folder that have every new tracks in of every genre. After 2 weeks of playing, those that are hot goes into their genre fodlers/crates and the other into the bin...

At this point the only thing I didn't succeed in (but I will work on this) is how to delete the orphan crates entries ? I mean when the tracks are not there anymore, I see them in red in SSL.
How to remove them with scratchtools ? I tried the orphan command but with no luck.

The orphan functions are not for removing red/missing files. The orphan command will remove tracks that not in any crate/subcrate but in the library (aka the ALL crate), or move all orphan tracks to a new crate.

To remove red/missing tracks use the --delete-missing command.

LOL
So it should work now !

HELP!!! I have basic computer knowledge but I can't get my folders to sync to my crates to save my life. And yeas I have seen and read every piece of info regardin scratch tools and syncronizind stuff. I rather learn from a human being doing it in front of me. Any one interested in making some cash hit me up. I have a dell laptop and if possible i would like to get some training in apples because that is my next investment coming up. ( I live in NYC)

still waiting...

Buy my plane ticket and I'd be more than happy to come out to NYC and show you how to use ScratchTools and Macs. Either that or you come to Detroit. :)

No it is alright. Im actually doing what i never do and i am reading instructions. I got to the part where you put the commands a that stuff. now im triying to donwload scratch tools i have an account i can navigate just fine but i can get it to download. then i guess after that i will just follow the instructions of what to type to get my crates to sync with the folders and then i have to do some more reading on how to sync subcrates to subfolders. Any one hit me up. And if you ever come to NYC you will have a nice room to crash for free.

ok im stuck trying to download scratch tools. I made sure I had Java. And I am logged in into Scratch Tools. I can see the link to download but if i place the mouse on top of it, nothing happens. Help.

CAN WE GET COLLORFULL CRATES FOR 1 AND COULD WE GET SPINNING CRATES SO WE NO ARE MOST POPULAR CRATES WOULD BE A BIG HELP. LET`S MAKE SERATO REALY NUMBER 1 THANKS Ps. CAN WE SAVE DJ PLAY LIST.

sorry about all caps

serato luver i have 4 external hard drives 640gb 500gb 100gb 60gb new school & oldschool all up to date. alot of muzic never hurtz.

hey dj`s scratchtools is the shit. so glad they made it installing is easy & using it is easy if u don`t no how respond back i will walk u through. takes seconds.

simple what computer r u using

Konix, This would be a great program to make some of your videos on...

I have already made videos for most of the functions, check the ScratchTools forum.

ok thanks konix will do...

I downloaded the latest verson but it does not seem to work. i tried on both my mac and my pc. cant get the program to open.