Faderfox 4TrackTrigger User Manual

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Table of contents

Introduction

Page 3

Provision of guarantee and product liability

Page 4

Safety precautions and servicing

Page 4

Features

Page 5

Getting started

Page 6

Quick references

Page 6

• Shift functions

Page 6

• Switching Track Deck / Sample Deck / Live Input mode

Page 6

• Master Clock section

Page 7

• Browser section

Page 7,8

• Loop Recorder section

Page 9

• Audio Recorder section (in the Loop Recorder section)

Page 9

• FX1-4 section

Page 10

• Track Deck mode
Key array
Deck section

Page 11
Page 11,12
Page 12-14

• Remix Deck mode
Key array
Deck section

Page 14
Page 14-16
Page 16,17

• Live Input mode
Key array
Deck section

Page 17
Page 17
Page 18

Extensions

Page 18

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Introduction

After the successful launch of our 4MidiLoop Mix-Controller it is now time to introduce the latest
hardware for sophisticated DJ's.

As you would expect here is the new 4-Deck-Weapon 4TrackTrigger, developed specificaly for the
external mixer mode. Made by the German Faderfox and the Swiss Glanzmann Digital DJ Solutions.

The new 4TrackTrigger comes with 150 buttons, 17 encoders, 17 Potentiometers, 6 displays and
188 LED's. Everything nicely arranged in a DJ-compatible Aluminium case.

Two features worth highlighting are the centred key-array with 78 multicoloured buttons and the 4
extra long LED-bars. It is pure pleasure to trigger hot cues, start samples and to activate effects with
the precise buttons. No imprecise feeling compared to all the other rubber keys out there but a
controllable behaviour with excellent response.

In addition the precise catching encoders allow the fastest possible access to functions such as
browse, seek, loop-size and loop-move. Needless to say it is that exactly these features which are
essential for a modern Digital-DJ.

Of course we have built in the well-proven FX department with a simultaneous control for all
4 FX-slots. They come with 16 dedicated potentiometers and 20 buttons.

On top of that we have the Master Clock and the Loop Recorder sections which are fitted with luxury
display LED bars and all necessary functions in order to make all Traktor departments easy
accessible.

Last but not least you will find 2 pedal connectors on the rear side in order to keep your feet's busy.
Each connector recognizes automatically if a footswitch or a pedal is connected. With the shift
functions you can easily assign any effect to these two connectors.

All controls can be setup individually via the Traktor setup and attributed to every desired function. A
modifier control makes this even easier.

To sum up, the 4TrackTrigger is the ideal partner for a setup with a 4-Channel-DJ-Mixer and this is
not only because of the matching form-factor. The 4TrackTrigger offers everything that is needed for
a cultivated mix. And everything is ergonomically arranged.

The 4TrackTrigger is the uncompromising tool to take the traditional and experimental DJ to the
next level.

It is designed with passion for detail and handmade in Switzerland and Germany. It is the ultimate
instrument made by professionals for professionals.

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Provision of guarantee and product liability

The seller warrants for faultless material and proper manufacture for a period of 24 months
from the date of sale to the end user.
Excluded from the stated guarantee are defects on parts as the result of normal wear-and-tear.
These parts are mostly potentiometers, encoders, buttons and USB, Jack connection.
Also excluded from the guarantee are damages that are the result of :
incorrect or inappropriate handling, excessive force, mechanical or chemical influences,
incorrectly connecting the instrument with other instruments, incorrect or inappropriate use.
The warranty is void if the instrument is opened or changed. In addition, there is no warranty
for individual parts and components (in particular, semiconductors) and disposables /
consumables. The seller is not liable for consequential damages which are not the result of
criminal intent or negligence on his part. The following conditions must be met in order to
claim the warranty services:

• Instrument is either in its original packaging or similar packaging.

• Copy of the invoice with the serial number clearly visible.

• Meaningful error report or description of the error is attached.

The buyer assumes all costs and dangers of return shipments to the manufacturer

Safety precautions and servicing

• Instrument's intended use is based on the functions and procedures contained in this manual

• Read all instructions for use as well as all enclosed literature before using the instrument

• Use only in closed rooms (not for outdoor use)

• Never use in a moist or humid environment (laundry rooms, swimming pools, etc, …)

• Not for use in the vicinity of heat sources (radiators, ovens, etc, …)

• Operational temperature is in the range of 0° - + 40° C

• Not for use in the vicinity of flammable material

• The instrument should not be in direct or prolonged contact with sunlight

• Dusty environmental conditions should be avoided

• Connect only USB ports of computers or hubs

• No foreign objects are permitted inside the instrument casing

• No liquids should get inside the instrument casing

• Never let the instrument fall to the ground (casing and/or control elements may be damaged)

If the instrument must be opened (for example, to remove foreign objects from the casing or
for other repairs), this may only be done by qualified personnel. Guarantee is void for defects that
occur if the instrument was opened by an unauthorised or unqualified person. Use a soft towel or
brush to clean the instrument. Please do not use any cleaning liquids or water, so you avoid any
damages to the instrument.

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Features

Hardware specifications

• 17 Potentiometer, FX, Loop Recorder

• 17 Push Encoder, Browser / Load, Seek / Play, Loop Size / move

• Rubber knobs for best tactile feeling

• 188 Led’s different colors to display various informations

• 150 Push buttons in different colors and sizes, double functions with shift button

• 6 Displays, Master Clock, Loop Recorder, Loop Size

• 2 Jack inputs for additional control with external foot switch / expession pedals

• USB bus powering Power supply via USB- Bus / consumption less than 500mA

• USB Interface class compliant / no driver necessary

Software specifications

• Special controller for DJ Software (optimised for Native Instruments, Traktor Pro 2.5)

• Setup Files for Traktor Pro 2.5 in current Version 2.5.0 or higher

• Indication of each relevant state by feedback data from software

• System Mode

for different basic settings (Midi channels, Led brightness, etc.)

• Remix Decks are limitiert controllable

Dimensions

• Dimensions 11.41“ (290 mm) x 2.36“ (60 mm) x 14.17“ (360 mm)

• Weight 2.8kg

System requirements

•

Windows® XP (latest Service Pack, 32 Bit), Windows Vista®/Windows® 7 (latest Service Pack,

32/64 Bit), Intel® Pentium 4® 2.4 GHz or Intel® Core™ Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64, 2 GB RAM

•

Mac OS® X 10.6 (latest update) or 10.7, Intel® Core™ Duo, 2 GB RAM

• General Monitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution, USB 2.0, 500 MB free disk space required

Case

• CNC shaped case Aluminium from Swiss aircraft industry (Avional)

• Compact and ergonomic

• Eloxalprint scratch proof layout, clearly designed

Setup files

• 4TrackTrigger Traktor.zip all files are suitable for Windows or Mac

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Getting started

• Connect the controller with the USB cable before you start the Traktor software.

• Blinking System Led indicates that the controller is not yet recognized by the computer.

• The controller is recognized by the computer as '4TrackTrigger' or 'USB audio device'.

• Import the setup file '4TrackTrigger V03.tsi' by clicking the add button in Traktors

Preferences / Controller Manager and don’t forget to activate the midi- in and midi out ports for that
device.

•

Define your basic settings (midi channels, Led brightness etc.) in System Mode. You will find the

description under Functions (Browser Sektion).

•

Push Shift and Copy (Refresh) in the Loop Recorder section at the same time to synchronize all

Led’s with the Traktor software.

Quick references

This appendix provides you with quick reference tables summing up the basic functionality of each

control element on your 4TrackTrigger. This gives you a quick and concise overview of all basic

functions of your controller.

Shift functions

Control element Function

SHIFT Button

All double operations (labeled vertical) in the Deck-, FX-, Master-, Browser- and
Loop-Recorder-Sections can be accessed by pressing one of the Shift-Buttons
simultaneously.

Switching Track Deck / Remix Deck / Live Input mode

Control element Function

SHIFT + TRACK Button Track Deck mode for Deck A,B,C or D

SHIFT + Remix Button Remix Deck mode for Deck A,B,C or D

SHIFT + LIVE Button Live Input mode for Deck A,B,C or D

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Master Clock section

The device’s bpm display has a range from 50 to 250 bpm. Values below or above that are displayed
with the limiting values of the device, being 50 to 250. The accuracy is 0.1 bpm. In case the display is
not correct, the refresh function on the device should be activated (Shift + Copy in the loop recorder).

Control element Function

MASTER / AUTO Button Activates the Master Clock, Master Led is blinking

SHIFT + MASTER / AUTO
Button

Activates the Auto Clock, Auto Led is lit

TAB Button Tapping rhythmically on this button manually, sets the master clock tempo

BEND DOWN Button

By pressing, the Master Tempo is slowed down (tempo bend down). When
released, the Master Tempo jumps back to the default value

BEND UP Button

By pressing, the Master Tempo is accelerated (tempo bend up). When released, the
Master Tempo jumps back to the default value

TEMPO – Button

Adjusts the Master Tempo in small steps down. Repeat function while holding the
button

TEMPO + Button

Adjusts the Master Tempo in small steps up. Repeat function while holding the
button

SHIFT + TEMPO +/­Button

Adjusts the Master Tempo in large steps up / down

SYNC Button Reset Midi Clock

PLAY / PAUSE Button Start / Stop Midi Clock

Browser section

Control element Function

BROWSER Encoder

The Browser encoder with a push function allows browsing through folder, playlists
or favorite lists. By turning the Browser encoder, the folder list can be scrolled (Tree:
track collection, playlists, itunes etc.),

which can be opened and closed by pushing

the browser Browser encoder.

SHIFT + BROWSER
Encoder

The Main volume potentiometer controls the overall output level

SHIFT + Push
BROWSER Encoder

By pushing the Shift button and Browser encoder at the same time, the fullscreen
mode can be activated.

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Control element Function

TREE Button

Tree Led is lit. By turning the Browser encoder: the folder list can be scrolled
(Tree: Track collection, Playlists, itunes etc.)

SHIFT + TREE Button Snap function: snaps into the closest beat of the waveform display

FAV Button Fav Led is lit. By turning the Browser encoder: the favorite list can be scrolled

SHIFT + FAV Button

Quant function: enables the quantised change between both Hotcues and/or loops
for real-time remixing

TREE Button + FAV
Button off

Tree Led and Fav Led are unlit (Tree Button and Fav Button are switched off). By
turning the Browser encoder: the playlist can be scrolled. By pushing the Browser
encoder, the selected track can be loaded into the next stopped deck.

VIEW Button Push the View button to expand the browser window to fill the screen

SHIFT + VIEW Button

By pushing the Shift button and the View button at the same time, the layout in the
layout – selector can be changed (Essential, Extended, Browser or Mixer)

VIEW Button + Push
BROWSER Encoder

If View button and Browser encoder are pushed at the same time (2 seconds)
System Mode is activated and the System Led is lit.

In System Mode, you can

manage following two basic settings:

• Pushing button 1 in the FX1 section, defines the midi channels 1 to 4

•

Button 2 in the FX1 section defines the midi channels 5 to 8

• Button 3 in the FX1 section defines the midi channels 9 to 12

Important: the 4TrackTrigger setup only works on midi channels 9 to 12

•

Button 4 in the FX1 section defines the midi channels 13 to 16

• Button 1 in the FX2 section must be switched off (future functions)

• Button 2 in the FX2 section must be switched off (future functions)

• Button 3 in the FX2 section must be switched off (future functions)

• Button 4 in the FX2 section must be switched off (future functions)

•

Pushing button 1 in the FX3 section, defines the Led brightness 1 (dark)

• Button 2 in the FX3 section defines the Led brightness 2

•

Button 3 in the FX3 section defines the Led brightness 3

• Button 4 in the FX3 section defines the Led brightness 4 (bright)

Push the View button and Browser encoder for about 2 seconds to leave the System
Mode. The System Led is off. Refresh / Get Monitor state

must be activated again.

Blinking System Led indicates, that the 4TrackTrigger controller is not yet
recognized by the computer.

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Loop Recorder section

Control element Function

SIZE Button Selects the size of the loop to be recorded (display shows the loop size)

SHIFT + SIZE Button

Modifier-switching (modifier 4 in Traktor setup). Display of the modifier value (0-7)
on the Loop-Recorder-Size Display. Storing the value in the controller by leaving the
System Mode. Modifier is sent by connecting the controller. (Further information on
page 18, extensions)

COPY Button

Activates the copy function, indicated by blinking Led of the respective available
targets. All other Leds in the Key-Array are unlit. By pushing a Hotcue-button (with
blinking Led) the copy operation is complete and all the Led indications are going
back to normal operation. Cancel the copy operation by pushing a copy button or
shift button.

SHIFT + COPY Button

By pushing Shift and Copy button at the same time, Refresh / Get monitor state is
activated and synchronises the 4TrackTrigger Led’s and displays with the current
status of the Traktor Software

REC Button

No loop stored: Starts / stops recording a loop
Loop stored: Starts / stops overdub recording

PLAY Button Starts / stops playback of the recorded loop

UNDO / REDO / DEL
Button

Undo / Redo during playback: Undoes / redoes the last overdub layer. Delete

deletes the whole loop and all its layers (only possible when playback is stopped!)

DRY/WET knob Adjusts the mix between master output and Loop Recorder output

LED bar the Led indication display rotates during playback or record

Audio Recorder (in the Loop Recorder section)

Control element Function

SHIFT + REC Button

Record Start / Stop

Start recording by clicking the Recorder button. Clicking it again stops recording and
saves the recorded file in the Audio Recordings folder

SHIFT + PLAY Button

Cut

By clicking Cut, TRAKTOR saves the current recording and seamlessly starts a new
file for recording

SHIFT + DRY/WET knob

Record Gain

With the Gain knob you can adjust the level for recording. The Recording meter
helps you to set the right level

LED Bar By pushing Shift: Audio Recorder level-meter

SHIFT + UNDO / REDO /
DEL Button

Start / Stop Broadcast

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FX1-4 section

Selecting the destination for the pedals is carried out via 8 positions, individually for the left and right
pedal. Thus the modifiers 1 and 2 are controlled, being used as a condition in the Setup. In the Setup
V03, the destinations are placed on the FX parameters, whereby it is differentiated between the
expression pedals and the foot switches. The device detects which type (pedal or switch) is
connected at present and therefore sends different CC numbers. There are 2 CC numbers for the left
and 2 CC numbers for the right pedal: CC 86 channel 9 = left pedal / CC 86 channel 10 = right pedal /
CC 86 channel 11 = left switch / CC 86 channel 12 = right switch.
After device reconnect or Traktor restart, the destination adjustments (modifiers) are passed to
Traktor, which mostly go to the first destination (both modifiers equal 0-value).
The pedal inlets measure themselves automatically, so that a possible available minimum adjustment
at the pedal can be varied at any time. Pedal latches must have 3 poles and foot switch latches 2
poles. Expression pedals such as the Roland EV-5 and the switch-pedal by Boss FS-5U are used.

Control element Function

DRY/WET knob Adjusts the ratio between unprocessed (dry) signal and processed (wet) signal

PARAM 1-3 knob

In single mode: FX-parameter 1-3 (FX-dependent)
In group mode: parameter for the 1st, 2nd und 3rd FX

FX1-4 Button 1-4

In single mode: FX Button 1 activates / deactivates FX Unit globally (Led is lit when

activated). FX Button 2 resets all FX parameters to their default value (short Led

flash). FX Button 3 and 4: FX-dependent (Led is lit when activated)

In group mode: FX Button 2-4 activates / deactivates FX slot 1-3 (Led is lit when slot

activated)

SHIFT + FX1-4 Button 1 Dry/Wet or FX Button 1 allocation pedal 1 / 2 to FX1+3 / FX2+4

SHIFT + FX1-4 Button 2 Param 1 or FX Button 2 allocation pedal 1 / 2 to FX1+3 / FX2+4

SHIFT + FX1-4 Button 3 Param 2 or FX Button 3 allocation pedal 1 / 2 to FX1+3 / FX2+4

SHIFT + FX1-4 Button 4 Param 3 or FX Button 4 allocation pedal 1 / 2 to FX1+3 / FX2+4

PRESET Button

In single mode: Hold Preset button to select presets by buttons 1 to 4 (Led is lit),

turn the potentiometers Dry / Wet to select FX types. FX types will be stored in
device by releasing Preset button

In group mode: Hold Preset button to select presets by buttons 2 to 4 (Led is

blinking), turn the potentiometers Param1, 2 or 3 to select FX types. FX types will be
stored in device by releasing Preset button

SHIFT + PRESET Button

By using the Shift and Preset button, a Snapshot can be made, which saves the
current effect settings as a default

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Track Deck mode

All buttons in the Key-Arrays as well as the encoder and the buttons in the deck sections have

different functions and subsequently also different commands in the Remix- and Track Deck modes.
The only exception being the Deck Size function (Shift + M.loop-button), which send the same
commands for all modes. The Live Input mode has the same commands as the Track Deck mode.
Traktor reports the Deck modes back to the device so that it is even possible to carry out switching in
the Traktor Preferences, respectively the controller following the configuration of Traktor.

LED bars in the Key-Array – the LED indication displays the present position in the loaded track by a
spot. A completely lit up display (apart from the spot indication) shows the play operation. A Track­End-Warning is indicated by the whole display blinking.

Hotcue LEDs – The LEDs in the Track Deck mode show an existing Hotcue.

Deck Displays – The Track Deck mode always shows the loop size, unless the Move / Size Encoder

is pressed, the indication switches between Move-Size (Encoder 4) and Loop-Size (Encoder 3). The
red LEDs next to the encoders show, which parameter is presently on the display. The loop lengths
and move lengths are indicated directly. The decimal points serve as dividers for the indications.

Key-array

Control element Function

HOTCUE 1-8 Button

Each deck has eight Hotcue buttons numbered from 1 to 8. In Traktor, you can
assign any stored Cue Point or Loop to one of the 8 Hotcue buttons. This allows for
instant access to your most important Cue Points and Loops. Using stored Cue
Points, you can mark specific positions in your tracks; e.g. beginning vocals,
instrumentals or breaks. Storing a Cue Point instantly maps it to the next available
Hotcue.

SHIFT + HOTCUE 1-8
Button

Shift + Hotcue 1-8 deletes stored Cue Points 1-8

PLAY Button (red)

Push the Play button to start or stop playback. The Led bar indicates activation or
deactivation of Play, at track end warning the Play Led bar is blinking.

SHIFT + PLAY Button
(red)

The Cue button has multiple functions depending on the playback state of the track.
On a paused deck, pushing Cue sets a new current cue Point at the current play
position. In Snap mode this cue point will snap to the beat nearest the play position.
Pushing Cue during playback jumps the current play position back to the previously
set current cue point and stops playback

LOOP ACTIVE Button
(next to the Loop Led)

To activate / deactivate a loop push the Active button. The Led in the deck section
indicates activation or deactivation of a loop.

SHIFT + LOOP ACTIVE
Button (next to the Loop
Led)

To set a loop with a pre-selected length (Loop set), push Shift + Loop Active Button.
The Loop Led indicates when a track is currently in loop mode.

BEATJUMP FWD Button

(next to the Shift Button)

Serves to move a Beatjump one beat forward. (Attention! The Move mode is always
set to Beatjump as well as the Move size adjusted to 1 beat.)

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Control element Function

SHIFT + BEATJUMP FWD
Button
(next to the Shift Button)

Pushing Shift and Beatjump button at the same time, serves to move a Beatjump
one beat backward. (Attention! The Move mode is always set to Beatjump as well as
the Move size adjusted to 1 beat.)

FX1 ASSIGN Button

If the effect assign button FX1 is pressed, the corresponding deck will be allocated
to FX slot 1.

FX2 ASSIGN Button

If the effect assign button FX2 is pressed, the corresponding deck will be allocated
to FX slot 2.

FX3 ASSIGN Button

If the effect assign button FX3 is pressed, the corresponding deck will be allocated
to FX slot 3.

FX4 ASSIGN Button

If the effect assign button FX4 is pressed, the corresponding deck will be allocated
to FX slot 4.

BEND BWD / FWD Button

The Pitch Bend buttons are used if two tracks are playing at the same tempo, but
their phase is slightly shifted. This is similar to nudging a record to slow down or
speed up as the tracks go slightly out of sync. Press the Bwd button to slightly slow
down the track and the Fwd button to speed it up.

SHIFT + BEND BWD

Button

Push Shift + Bend Bwd button at the same time to unload the track deck.

SHIFT + BEND FWD

Button

Push Shift + Bend Fwd button at the same time to reset the track deck tempo
(original tempo).

PITCH +/- Button

Pitch +/- Buttons slow down or speed up the tempo of the track. The Pitch +/­Buttons offer the same functionality as a pitch fader on any standard DJ turntable or
pitchable CD player. Repeat function while holding the button.

SHIFT + PITCH +/- Button Push Shift + Pitch +/- Button at the same time, changes the tempo in large steps

Deck section

Control element Function

SYNC Button

Push the Sync button, to automatically match the tempo and the phase of the
playing track to:

The master deck or

the master clock, if no deck is selected as master deck. The
Sync button can be left permanently on. However, sometimes a deck cannot be
synced at the moment, then the Sync button on the screen will be appear half-lit.

The Master Deck gives the target tempo to which other decks can sync. In Auto
mode Traktor will automatically select the Master Deck depending on which track
has the longest uninterrupted playtime.

SHIFT + SYNC Button

In Manual mode the master deck can be selected by pushing the Master button on
the desired deck. The Sync Led is blinking.

SYNC Led

The Sync Led is lit when Sync is active and is blinking when the track deck is
selected as master.

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Control element Function

COPY Button

Activates the copy function, indicated by blinking Led of the respective available
targets. All other Leds in the Key-Array are unlit. By pushing a Hotcue-button (with
blinking Led) the copy operation is complete and all the Led indications are going
back to normal operation. Cancel the copy operation by pushing a copy button or
shift button.

SHIFT + COPY Button The desired headphone signal can be activated with the Monitor button.

M.LOOP Button

By selecting Move Loop, the active loop can be moved forward or backward with a
pre-selected length by turning the Move / Size Encoder. M.Loop Led is lit.

SHIFT + M.LOOP Button

Pushing Shift and Move Loop button (Deck size) at the same time, changes the

deck size.

ML.IN Button

By selecting Move Loop In, the start-point from an active loop can be moved forward
or backward with a pre-selected length by turning the Move / Size Encoder. ML.In
Led is lit.

SHIFT + ML.IN Button

Pushing Shift and Move Loop In button (Panel) at the same time, switches the deck

panel between Advanced- Move, Cue or Grid panel.

ML.OUT Button

By selecting Move Loop Out, the end-point from an active loop can be moved with a
pre-selected length forward or backward by turning the Move / Size Encoder.
ML.Out Led is lit.

SHIFT + ML.OUT Button

Pushing Shift and Move Loop Out button (Hotcue Type) at the same time, switches

the hotcue type between Cue, Fade-in, Fade-out, Load, Grid oder Loop type.

B.JUMP Button

By selecting Beatjump, the current position of playing track can be moved
(beatjump) with a pre-selected length forward or backward by turning the Move /
Size Encoder. B.Jump Led is lit.

SHIFT + B.JUMP Button

Pushing Shift and Beatjump (Gridlock) at the same time, switches the Gridlock on or
off.

L.IN Button Click on the Loop in button to set a start point of the loop.

SHIFT + L.IN Button

Pushing Shift and Loop In button (Track) at the same time, changes the deck to
Track Deck mode.

L.OUT Button

Click on the Loop out button to set an end point of the loop. The Track will begin to
loop between Loop in and Loop out. L.Active Led lit.

SHIFT + L.OUT Button

Pushing Shift and Loop Out button (Remix) at the same time, changes the deck to
Remix Deck mode.

L.ACTIVE Button

To activate / deactivate a loop push the Loop Active button. The Led indicates
activation or deactivation of a loop.

SHIFT + L.ACTIVE Button

Pushing Shift and Loop Active button (Live) at the same time, changes the deck to
Live Input mode.

BROWSE / LOAD
Encoder

The Browse / Load encoders are used for scrolling the playlist. By pushing the
Browse / Load encoder, the selected track can be loaded into the respective track
deck.

SHIFT + BROWSE /
LOAD Encoder

Pushing Shift and turning Browse / Load encoder at the same time, changes the

position of the beatmarker (Move Grid fwd / bwd). Push Shift and Browse / Load
encoder at the same time to set an auto beatmarker.

SEEK / PLAY Encoder

The Seek / Play encoders

are used for coils in the decks. The track will be
forwarded to the end by turning the encoders clockwise, for rewinding back to the
start, anti-clockwise. Push the Seek / Play encoder shortly to start or stop a
playback.

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Control element Function

SEEK / PLAY Encoder
pushed

Push and turn the Seek / Play encoder at the same time, scratches in the decks

SHIFT + SEEK / PLAY
Encoder

Push Shift and turn Seek / Play encoder at the same time, to change the beatgrid

BPM. Push Shift and Seek / Play encoder at the same time to reset the beatgrid

BPM.

LOOP SIZE / SET
Encoder

Turn the Loop Size / Set encoder to obtain higher or lower value of the loop length.
Push the Loop size / Set Encoder to set a loop with pre-selected length.
The Loop Led indicates when a track is currently in loop mode.

SHIFT + LOOP SIZE /
SET Encoder

With pushing Shift and turning Loop Size / Set encoder (deck zoom) at the same
time, the waveform display in the deck window increases or decreases. Deck Zoom

doesn’t works in deck size Micro and Small. Push Shift and Loop Size / Set encoder

at the same time to reset the Deck Zoom to standard value.

MOVE / SIZE Encoder

With turning the Move / Size encoder, the active Loop, Loop In, Loop Out or
Beatjump can be moved forward or backward with a pre-selected length. Push and
turn the Move / Size encoder at the same time to adjust the move size.

SHIFT + MOVE / SIZE
Encoder

Push Shift and turn Move / Size encoder at the same time (Key Lock) to control the
track’s musical key. Turning it to the right, raises the key, turning it to the left, lowers
the key.

The Key Lock can be activated / deactivated by pushing the Shift and

Move / Size encoder at the same time.

Remix Deck mode

All buttons in the Key-Array as well as the encoder and the buttons in the deck sections have

different functions and subsequently also different commands in the Remix- and Track Deck modes.

LED-Bars in the Key-Array – In the Remix Deck mode all LEDs light up for Play of a Remix Deck.

Hotcue-LEDs – In the Remix Deck mode the LEDs 1 – 4 show an occupied slot in the loop mode. A

lighting LED 5–8 shows an occupied slot in the One-Shot mode. Blinking LEDs show a running and
un-muted slot.

Deck-Displays – In the Remix-Deck “General Mode“ the loop size is always shown, unless the Move
/ Size Encoder is pressed, whereby the indication switches between the Move-Size (Encoder 4) and
Loop-Size (Encoder 3). The red LEDs next to the encoders show which parameter is presently on the
display. The loop lengths and move lengths are indicated directly. The decimal points serve as
dividers for the indications.
In the Remix-Deck “Volume Mode” and “Filter Mode” the adjusted value from 0 – 99 respective +/-99
is indicated for encoders 1 – 4. The decimal points serve as minus sign for the filter indications.

Key-array

Control element Function

HOTCUE 1-4 Button

The Hotcue Button 1-4 controls the following functions: Capture (load from Loop
Recorder) / trigger / mute / unmute Sample Slot 1-4

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Control element Function

SHIFT + HOTCUE 1-4
Button

Loads a sample from the browser in the respective sample slot 1-4, if the sample
slot is empty. Deletes a sample from the respective sample slot 1-4, if the sample
slot is loaded with a sample (also possible during playback!)

HOTCUE 1-4 Led

Led is lit, if a sample slot 1-4 is loaded with a looped sample. Led is unlit, if a sample
slot 1-4 is empty and is blinking by playing of a looped sample (unmute) slot 1-4.

HOTCUE 5-8 Button Retrigger sample in slot 1-4.

HOTCUE 5-8 Led

Led is lit, if a sample slot 1-4 is loaded with a one-shot sample and is blinking by
playing of a one-shot sample in slot 1-4.

SHIFT + HOTCUE 5-8
Button

Slot 1-4 monitor on /off

SHIFT + HOTCUE 5-8 Led When shift is pushed hotcue Led 5-8 is lit, if monitor slot 1-4 is switched on

PLAY Button (red)

Press to start playback of sample slots 1-4 (group play, looped samples only). Press
again to stop playback. The Led bar indicate an active / inactive play-status

SHIFT + PLAY Button
(red)

Press and hold the Cue button to start playback of sample slots 1-4 (group play,
looped samples only). Upon release, playback stops and skips back to start.

LOOP ACTIVE Button
(next to the Loop Led)

To activate / deactivate a loop push the Active button. The Led in the deck section
indicates activation or deactivation of a loop.

SHIFT + LOOP ACTIVE
Button (next to the Loop
Led)

To set a loop with a pre-selected length (Loop set), push Shift + Loop Active Button.
The Loop Led indicates when a track is currently in loop mode.

BEATJUMP FWD Button
(next to the Shift Button)

Serves to move a Beatjump one beat forward. (Attention! The Move mode is always
set to Beatjump as well as the Move size adjusted to 1 beat.)

SHIFT + BEATJUMP FWD
Button
(next to the Shift Button)

Pushing Shift and Beatjump button at the same time, serves to move a Beatjump
one beat backward. (Attention! The Move mode is always set to Beatjump as well as
the Move size adjusted to 1 beat.)

FX1 ASSIGN Button

If the effect assign button FX1 is pressed, the corresponding deck will be allocated
to FX slot 1.

FX2 ASSIGN Button

If the effect assign button FX2 is pressed, the corresponding deck will be allocated
to FX slot 2.

FX3 ASSIGN Button

If the effect assign button FX3 is pressed, the corresponding deck will be allocated
to FX slot 3.

FX4 ASSIGN Button

If the effect assign button FX4 is pressed, the corresponding deck will be allocated
to FX slot 4.

SHIFT + FX1-4 ASSIGN
Button

If the effect assign button FX1-4 and Shift is pressed at the same time, the FX of the
corresponding remix deck slot 1-4 will be switched on / off.

BEND BWD / FWD Button

The Pitch Bend buttons are used if two loops are playing at the same tempo, but
their phase is slightly shifted. This is similar to nudging a record to slow down or
speed up as the tracks go slightly out of sync. Press the Bwd button to slightly slow
down the loop and the Fwd button to speed it up.

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Control element Function

SHIFT + BEND BWD

Button

Push Shift + Bend Bwd button at the same time to unload the remix deck.

SHIFT + BEND FWD

Button

Push Shift + Bend Fwd button at the same time to reset the remix deck tempo
(original tempo).

PITCH +/- Button

Pitch +/- Buttons slow down or speed up the tempo of the track. The Pitch +/­Buttons offer the same functionality as a pitch fader on any standard DJ turntable or
pitchable CD player. Repeat function while holding the button.

SHIFT + PITCH +/- Button Push Shift + Pitch +/- Button at the same time, changes the tempo in large steps

Deck section

Control element Function

SYNC Button

Push the Sync button, to automatically match the tempo and the phase of the
playing track to:

the master deck or

the master clock, if no deck is selected as master deck. The
Sync button can be left permanently on. However, sometimes a deck cannot be
synced at the moment, then the Sync button on the screen will be appear half-lit.

The Master Deck gives the target tempo to which other decks can sync. In Auto
mode Traktor will automatically select the Master Deck depending on which track
has the longest uninterrupted playtime.

SHIFT + SYNC Button

In Manual mode the master deck can be selected by pushing the Master button on
the desired deck. The Sync Led is blinking.

SYNC Led

The Sync Led is lit when Sync is active and is blinking when the track deck is
selected as master.

SHIFT + COPY Button The desired headphone signal can be activated with the Monitor button

M.LOOP Button

By selecting Move Loop, the active loop can be moved forward or backward with a
pre-selected length by turning the Move / Size Encoder. M.Loop Led is lit.

SHIFT + M.LOOP Button

Pushing Shift and Move Loop button (Deck size) at the same time, changes the

deck size.

ML.IN Button

By selecting Move Loop In, the start-point from an active loop can be moved forward
or backward with a pre-selected length by turning the Move / Size Encoder. ML.In
Led is lit.

ML.OUT Button

By selecting Move Loop Out, the end-point from an active loop can be moved with a
pre-selected length forward or backward by turning the Move / Size Encoder.
ML.Out Led is lit.

B.JUMP Button

By selecting Beatjump, the current position of playing track can be moved
(beatjump) with a pre-selected length forward or backward by turning the Move /
Size Encoder. B.Jump Led is lit.

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Control element Function

GENERAL Button General mode encoder 1-4 (Browse / Load, Gain, Loop Size / Set, Move / Size)

SHIFT + GENERAL Button

Pushing Shift and General button (Track) at the same time, changes the deck to
Track Deck mode..

VOLUME Button Volume mode encoder 1-4

SHIFT + VOLUME Button

Pushing Shift and Volume button (Remix) at the same time, changes the deck to
Remix Deck mode.

FILTER Button Filter mode encoder 1-4

SHIFT & FILTER Button

Pushing Shift and Filter button (Live) at the same time, changes the deck to Live
Input mode.

ENCODER 1-4 General
Mode

In General mode, the Browse / Load encoder is used for scrolling the playlist. By
pushing the Browse / Load encoder, the selected remix set can be loaded into the
respective remix deck.

Turn the Seek / Play Encoder to adjust the deck gain and push the Seek / Play
encoder shortly to reset the gain (mid-position)

Turn the Loop Size / Set encoder to obtain higher or lower value of the loop length.
Push the Loop size / Set Encoder to set a loop with pre-selected length.
The Loop Led indicates when a track is currently in loop mode.

With turning the Move / Size encoder, the active Loop, Loop In, Loop Out or
Beatjump can be moved forward or backward with a pre-selected length. Push and
turn the Move / Size encoder at the same time to adjust the move size.

ENCODER 1-4 Volume
Mode

Turn the encoder 1-4 to adjust the volume in sample slot 1-4. Push the encoder 1-4
shortly to set the volume on the maximum value.

ENCODER 1-4 Filter
Mode

Turn the encoder 1-4 to adjust the filter amount in sample slot 1-4. Push the encoder
1-4 shortly to set the filter amount to the minimum.

SHIFT + ENCODER 1-4
Filter Mode

Push Shift and encoder 1-4 at the same time, to switch the filter in sample slot 1-4
on or off.

Live Input mode

Key-array

Control element Function

FX1 ASSIGN Button

If the effect assign button FX1 is pressed, the corresponding deck will be allocated
to FX slot 1.

FX2 ASSIGN Button

If the effect assign button FX2 is pressed, the corresponding deck will be allocated
to FX slot 2.

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Control element Function

FX3 ASSIGN Button

If the effect assign button FX3 is pressed, the corresponding deck will be allocated
to FX slot 3.

FX4 ASSIGN Button

If the effect assign button FX4 is pressed, the corresponding deck will be allocated
to FX slot 4.

Deck section

Control element Function

SHIFT + COPY Button The desired headphone signal can be activated with the Monitor button.

Extensions

All the controls in Traktor Pro may be assigned to new functions, which are accessed in the
Preferences/Controller-Manager.
Particulars are given in the Traktor Pro manual.

Since some shift functions of the controller remain unassigned, the following extensions are
suggested:

• FX- potentiometers

• Some buttons in master clock section

As long as Leds are allocated to buttons, they may be controlled by the same Midi- commands as
those for the buttons.
For information about the numbers of the particular Midi- commands, first check the included list of
the corresponding functions in the included setup.

Especially, the two large grey buttons in each deck (on either side of the red Play buttons) offer
themselves for allocation of often-required functions. By using the Modifier function (Shift + Size­button and Display in Loop-Recorder-Section), it is easy to allocate individual alternative functions
with these buttons in the Setup V03. By doing this, the “Modifier Condition” on M4 = 1…7 in the
section “Mapping Details”, must be set in the Traktor preferences for the newly added own
allocations. The value 1...7 corresponds to the adjusted value in the device (Shift + Size button and
display in the Loop-Recorder section). Thus you obtain 7 alternative allocation possibilities for the
two buttons. If the value is set to 0, the above described standard functions (Loop active & Beatjump)
are used. In order to have the individual allocations in connection with the Modifier function
immediately available after plugging in the device, the Modifier starting value can be saved in the
device. To this end, the value is determined via Shift + Size button in the Loop-Recorder section,
then calls up the system mode at the device and subsequently withdraws from it (each by
simultaneously pressing the View button + Browse-Encoder).