Is it technically possible to use timecode vinyl to control stuff on axoloti/ksoloti?

I’m just brainstorming additional features for my setup. Always though, it would be nice to be able to record a snippet and then beeing able to scratch it on a recordplayer. These features can be found with workarounds in DJing software as kind of a gimmick, cause most people prepare their samples. Since recording onto a table works and also controling the position of sample does, it would probably be possible to “scratch” with a knob or fader.

So know I’m wondering if I could use a timecode vinyl to control it. I have no idea how timecode works, tbh. Has anybody done anything similar and give me some pointers? Saying “it’s not possible” if your sure of it, would also help :slight_smile:

I had no idea this existed. Is it a digital version of an audio track, pressed on vinyl? If yes, how is it scanned?

Thanks for the reply :slight_smile: I’m not sure exactly. All I know is it is a special vinyl that can be used with any record player, and only the audio is read by software for speed and direction info, so it’s only relative movement. I’m guessing it’s kind of a continuous noise that changes pitch when played faster and slower or scratched and can be acoustically read to replicate movement digitally. It was quite common for DJs who wanted that vinyl feel but play music digitally. In scratching usually samples could be set to beginning with an extra button ,to find the right spot.

Hope this helps :sweat_smile:

This is likely beyond my technical capabilities at the moment, but I found this which may be useful.

Mixxx - How Does Timecode Vinyl Actually Work? (Pt. 1).

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Thanks @wriggy_b , this is very insightful :slight_smile: I’ll post, if I find more :slight_smile: