Native Instruments Traktor DJ Studio 3.0 Operation Manual
OPERATION MANUAL
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Written and revised by:
Irmgard Bauer, Friedemann Becker, Robert Kotok (Version 3)
Other valuable input from:
PhilL, Hobbes, Quartz, AudioRapture and all TRAKTOR Forum
Users!
Special thanks go to the beta test team, who were invaluable not just
in tracking down bugs, but in making this a better product!
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1. Welcome Words
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing TRAKTOR 3!
As a legal owner of this software you contribute to the maintenance of the software
and to the creation of future updates.
Since spring 2007 TRAKTOR 3 has a new brother called TRAKTOR Scratch.
Version TRAKTOR 3.3 merges both worlds by connecting the intuitiveness of
turntable controlled playback with the powerful sync and loop tools for which
TRAKTOR is known.
This happens af ter 8 years of TRAKTOR history, initiated by a group of three
developers in 1999. In these years, the software has grown to a serious project
that covers a large variety of user proles from dance to hip hop and from bedroom
to main oor.
We wish you a great and successful time when driving TRAKTOR 3!
Friedemann Becker
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 4
2. System Requirements
For latest system requirements, compatibility and support of the latest operating
systems please see our website at:
http://ww w.native-instruments.com/traktor3
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 5
3. Installation
This chapter explains you in an easy step-by-step explanation how to install
TRAKTOR 3 on your computer.
3.1 Start – The Splash Screen
Insert the TRAKTOR 3 CD in the CD-drive of your computer.
On a PC, double-click on “My Computer” then double-click on the TRAKOR 3
►
CD I
COn
to open the content of the CD. Double-Click Traktor_3_Installation_
Menu.
On a Mac, the TRAKTOR 3 CD ICOn will be displayed on the desktop. Click on
►
it to open the content of the CD. Click on Traktor_3_Installation_Menu.
This starts the TRAKTOR 3 Splash Screen that lets you choose between different
possible actions. Follow the forthcoming chapters to make the right decisions
regarding the needed installations for your package and the right order of these
installations.
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 6
3.2 Windows XP Installation
This section describes the installation and the uninstall processes on a Windows
PC.
3.2.1 Installing TRAKTOR 3
On the Splash Screen, choose InsTAll TRAKTOR 3.
►
A dialog opens that welcomes you to the installation of TRAKTOR 3. Click on
►
nexT to proceed.
In the next window, you are prompted to agree to the license agreement. Click
►
on I ACCepT to proceed.
The next window lets you choose an installation folder. Click n
►
with the default installation folder.
exT
to proceed
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In the next screen you can choose a program group where the TRAKTOR 3 icon
►
will be added to. You should leave it in the default path and proceed with
nexT.
Now the installation is running. At the end of this process, a dialog asks you
►
whether you want to see the Welcome.pdf, create a shortcut on the desktop,
start TRAKTOR 3 now and/ or start the NI SERVICE CENTER Setup. Choose
the options you want, and then click on FInIsh to nish the installation.
3.2.2 Uninstalling TRAKTOR 3
To uninstall TRAKTOR 3 from your computer, use the following steps:
Open C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\Traktor DJ Studio 3.
►
Double-click the UnwIse tool to begin un-installation.
►
Choose AUTOmATIC from the following dialog.
►
3.2.3 Installing NI SERVICE CENTER
On the Splash Screen, choose InsTAll nI seRvICe CenTeR.
►
A dialog opens that welcomes you to the installation of NI Service Center. Click
►
on nexT to proceed.
In the next window, you are prompted to agree to the license agreement. Click
►
on I ACCepT to proceed.
The next window lets you choose an installation folder. Click nexT to proceed
►
with the default installation folder.
On the next screen you can choose a program group where the TRAKTOR
►
Scratch icon will be added to. You should leave it in the default path and
proceed with nex T.
Now the installation is running. At the end of this process, a dialog asks you
►
whether you want to start the SERVICE CENTER now, open the Readme or
create a shortcut on the desktop. Choose the options you want, and then click
on FInIsh to nish the installation.
Please alway s r efer to
Please alway s r efer to
!
the Readme le on the
!
the Readme le on the
installation CD as it contains last
installation CD as it contains last
minute information not available
minute information not available
in the printed manual.
in the printed manual.
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3.3 Mac OS X Installation
This section describes the installation and the uninstall processes on a Macintosh
computer.
3.3.1 Installing TRAKTOR 3
On the Splash Screen, choose InsTAll TRAKTOR 3.
►
The next screen shows the license agreement. Click on COnTInUe to proceed.
►
In the next window you can choose an installation destination. Click COnTInUe
►
to proceed with the default path.
In the next window you can choose the installation type. Click on I
►
proceed.
When the installation is nished a new window informs you that you can com-
►
plete the installation process by clicking on QUIT.
3.3.2 Uninstalling TRAKTOR 3
To uninstall TRAKTOR 3 from your computer, please delete the following les
manually:
/Applications/Traktor DJ Studio 3/Library/Preferences/com.native-instruments.TraktorDJStudio3.
plist
nsTAll
to
Please alway s r efer to
Please alway s r efer to
!
the Readme le on the
!
the Readme le on the
installation CD as it contains last
installation CD as it contains last
minute information not available
minute information not available
in the printed manual.
in the printed manual.
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 9
3.3.3 Installing NI SERVICE CENTER
On the Splash Screen, choose InsTAll nI seRvICe CenTeR.
►
The next screen shows the license agreement. Click on COnTInUe to proceed.
►
In the next window you can choose an installation destination. Click COnTInUe
►
to proceed with the default path.
The next window lets you ins tall the Flash Player that is needed for the
►
SERVICE CENTER. Click on Install to proceed.
After the installation, the window close s an you are back to the splash
►
screen.
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 10
4. First Steps with TRAKTOR
This chapter helps you a lot if you are a rst time user. It covers the start of the
software, the registration and the audio setup. After this chapter you are able to
dive into the funky features of TRAKTOR!
4.1 Starting the Software
mAC Os x: Go to “Macintosh HD” > “Applications” > “Traktor DJ Studio 3”
►
and double-click on the TRAKTOR DJ Studio 3 program icon.
w
InDOws
►
4.2 Registration and Product Authorization
A registration and product authorization of TRAKTOR 3 is mandatory. This chapter
guides you through the registration process.
Before continuing further in this manual, you should rst install NI SERVICE
CENTER on your computer. A step-by-step installation guide is provided within
the separate Setup Guide booklet included in your TRAKTOR package. If you did
not install the NI SERVICE CENTER right away from the Splash Screen, you will
nd information about how to install the application on your hard drive and a step-
by-step introduction to the SERVICE CENTER application in this Setup Guide.
You can use the SERVICE CENTER to register and activate your copy of TRAKTOR
via the Internet. The SERVICE CENTER also includes an Update Manager that helps
: Go to “Start” > “All Programs” > “Native Instruments” > “Traktor DJ
Studio 3” and click the TRAKTOR DJ Studio 3 program icon.
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you download the most recent version of TRAKTOR. You should check regularly
for updates to TRAKTOR for best performance and compatibility with other audio
applications.
4.2.1 Demo Mode
When you start TRAKTOR for the rst time, you will see the following screen:
Choose A
►
Guide for more information about the NI SERVICE CENTER and activating
TRAKTOR. Note that you have to restart TRAKTOR to change from D
into FUll mODe.
Click on BUy to purchase a copy of TRAKTOR in the NI online shop or at a
►
dealer in your area. Your standard internet browser will be opened and the
Native Instruments website will open.
CTIvATe
to start the NI SERVICE CENTER right away. Consult the Setup
emO mODe
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 12
Choose RUn D
►
are in DemO mODe from the DemO mODe graphic in the TRAKTOR heADeR. Once
you have decided to purchase a product, all you need do is unlock the demo
version by entering a valid serial number – it then instantly becomes the full
version.
The DemO mODe has the following restrictions:
Audio processing stops after 30 minutes
►
Audio recording disabled
►
Native Mix Recording disabled
►
Fixed broadcasting stream name
►
emO
to run TRAKTOR in D
emO mODe
. You can see whether you
4.3 Audio Setup
It is recommended to use TRAKTOR 3 with a multi-channel audio interface so
that you can pre-listen to a track in your headphones before bringing it into the
main mix.
However, you can also use your built-in soundcard and run TRAKTOR 3, but without
the ability to pre-listen (or CUe) tracks.
Multiple audio interfaces are not supported.
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4.3.1 Setting up a Multi-Channel Sound Card
Click on the pReFeRenCes button to open the pReFeRenCes window.
►
In the pReFeRenCes menu, double-click on AUDIO seTUp in the tree on the left.
►
Click on sOUnDCARD.
►
Click the arrow to drop down the A
►
UDIO DevICe
menu and select the sound card
you want to use.
Windows sound cards often come with different types of drivers. TRAKTOR 3
►
requires a fast response of the audio signal, and you should therefore use the
ASIO drivers that come with your sound card (if available).
For Mac OS X, simply select the name of your soundcard.
►
4.3.2 ConguringtheOutputsofaMulti-ChannelSoundCard
Open “Preferences” > “Audio Setup” > “Output Routing”
►
Make sure mIxeR mODe is set to Internal.
►
Monitor Outputs
The m
OnITOR OUTpUTs
controlled by the phvOl (Phones Volume) and phmIx (Phones Mix) knobs in the
internal mixer of TRAKTOR 3.
Click the arrow next to m
►
card.
Click the arrow next to mOn ITOR RIgh T and choose Output 2 of your sound
►
card.
You can now monitor or pre-listen to tracks through the outputs 1 and 2 of your
►
sound card.
Click on mOnO, if you want to merge both channels into one channel.
►
are used to pre-listen to a track by headphones. They are
OnITOR leFT
(m
OnO
) and choose Output 1 of your sound
It is useful to assign Outputs 1
It is useful to assign Outputs 1
and 2 for monitoring, as many
and 2 for monitoring, as many
sound cards with headphone s
sound cards with headphone s
connectors identify them as
connectors identify them as
Outputs 1 and 2.
Outputs 1 and 2.
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 14
Master Outputs
The m
AsTeR OUTpUT
is an output pair directed at the audience. It is controlled by the
ChAnnel FADeRs and the CROssFADeR in the internal mixer of TRAKTOR 3.
Click the arrow next to m
►
AsTeR leFT
(m
OnO
) and choose Output 3 of your sound
card.
Click the arrow next to mA sTeR RI ghT and choose Output 4 of your sound
►
card.
The m
►
AsTeR OUTpUTs
of TRAKTOR are now routed through outputs 3 and 4 of
your sound card.
Booth Outputs
The BOOTh OUTpU T is an additional output pair directed to the DJ booth.
In large rooms, the sound can be reected and delayed, making exact beatmatching
imprecise or impossible at all. Extra booth boxes help you mix tighter.
The B
OOTh OUTpUT vOlUme
you don’t see the BOOTh panel, read more on page 5.4.4 (Details Section).
Click the arrow next to BOOTh leFT (mOnO) and choose Output 5 of your sound
►
card.
Click the arrow next to BOOTh RIghT and choose Output 6 of your sound card.
►
The m
►
AsTeR OUTpUTs
your sound card.
Click on mOnO, if you want to merge both channels into one channel.
►
is controlled by the B
OOTh
panel in the D
eTAIls
section. If
of TRAKTOR are now routed through outputs 5 and 6 of
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 15
Record Outputs
The ReCORD OUTpUT is an additional output pair you can use for the recording
function of TRAKTOR 3. It is controlled by the A
section. If you don’t see the A
UDIO ReCORDeR
UDIO ReCORDeR
panel in the D
eTAIls
panel, read more on page 5.4.4 (Details
Section).
Click the arrow next to R
►
eCORD leFT
(m
OnO
) and choose Output 7 of your sound
card.
Click the arrow next to ReCORD RIghT and choose Output 8 of your sound card.
►
The m
►
AsTeR OUTpUTs
of TRAKTOR are now routed through outputs 7 and 8 of
your sound card.
4.3.3 Verifying the Audio Setup
To verify the correct setup of your output channels, play one of the included DemO
TRACKs:
In the TRee wInDOw on the left, double-click on plAylIsT/ mIxes, then double-click
►
on DemO TRACKs to open the DemO plAylIsT.
Right-/ Ctrl-Click on a DemO TRACK in the lIsT wInDOw and choose Load Track in
►
Deck A. This will load the track in DeCK A, and the track wAveFORm will be dis-
played.
Click the p
►
speakers.
If the w
►
your AUDIO seTUp is incorrect - refer to the following paragraph and verify your
built-in sound card settings.
If the w
►
built-in speakers, you may have accidentally moved a knob or fader in the
mixer and turned down the volume.
lAy
button underneath D
AveFORm
does not scroll from right to left after you press the p
AveFORm
does scroll from left to right, but you hear no sound on your
eCK
A. You should hear output from your
lAy
button,
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 16
4.4 Test Drive TRAKTOR 3
Now that the sound card is congured and TRAKTOR is up and running, let’s have
a little fun by doing a quick mix. For this, we use the DemO TRACKs that come with
TRAKTOR 3.
The D
eCKs
are your virtual turntables, and they behave just like any DJ turntable
available on the market. This means that you can not only play back, stop, scroll
forward and backward through your tracks, but you can also change the tempo of
a track. This makes it possible to match the tempo of two titles and then mix from
one to the other just like you would with two turntables and a mixer!
4.4.1 Test Driving on the Included Demo Tracks
We start by loading tracks in DeCK A and B and letting them play.
Click and hold on the rst DemO TRACK in the lIsT wInDOw and drag it into DeCK
►
A. The selected track will load into DeCK A and the track wAveFORm will appear
in the DeCK wAveFORm DIsplAy.
Click and hold on the second DemO TRACK in the lIsT wInDOw and drag it into
►
DeCK B. The track wAveFORm will appear in the wAveFORm display of DeCK B.
Make sure the C
►
the track playing in DeCK A will be heard.
Click the plAy button underneath DeCK A.
►
The track in D
►
the le info section in the upper part of the deck along with other useful information.
Underneath D
►
to play, but you won’t hear it in the main mix.
ROssFADeR
eCK
eCK
B, click the p
on the mixer is all the way to the left, so that only
A will begin playing and the track tempo will be displayed in
lAy
button. The D
emO TRACK
in D
eCK
B will begin
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The two tracks will most likely have different tempos and you will need to synchronize
their tempo and beat. You can observe current beat offset in the phAse meTeR above
the waveforms of both decks.
Click the synC button above DeCK B.
►
The tempo of the track in DeCK B now matches the tempo of DeCK A.
►
Click, hold and drag the CROssFADeR slowly to the right.
►
You will hear the track from DeCK B slowly blend in with the track in DeCK A,
►
eventually becoming the main audible track.
4.4.2 Test Driving on Your own Music
You now have learned enough to make a few mixes with the included tracks.
As you probably already have a collection of music les on your hard drive, you
might want to test drive TRAKTOR 3 with your own music. Nothing is simpler
than that.
Open a window of the Mac Finder or the Windows Explorer containing the tracks
►
that you want to play.
Click and hold one of your tracks and drag it from the external window to the
►
TRAKTOR 3 window and into DeCK A.
After a short loading time you see the w
►
display.
Click and hold one of your tracks and drag it form the external window to the
►
TRAKTOR 3 window and into DeCK B.
Play and mix the tracks as you have learned in the previous section.
►
AveFORm
of your track building up in the
You may not be able to
You may not be able to
%
use the Sync function
%
use the Sync function
wit h you r own tracks as their
wit h you r own tracks as their
tempo has to be analyzed in order
tempo has to be analyzed in order
for this function to work properly.
for this function to work properly.
Read more about the import and
Read more about the import and
the BPM detection of TRAKTOR
the BPM detection of TRAKTOR
3 on page 54 (Beatgrids).
3 on page 54 (Beatgrids).
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5. User Interface
5.1 Features and Terminology
Before we dive into the wealth of features and options, let’s get an overview about
the most important elements of TRAKTORs interface and where to nd the most
basic features!
5.1.1 Application Menu
The Application Menu gives access to basic functions and information about the software.
The Application Menu is
The Application Menu is
!
not visible in Fullscreen
!
not visible in Fullscreen
mode, therefore all File and View
mode, therefore all File and View
options can be reached directly
options can be reached directly
from the TRAKTOR graphical user
from the TRAKTOR graphical user
int er fac e. How eve r, th e He lp
int er fac e. How eve r, th e He lp
menu can only be accessed from
menu can only be accessed from
the Application Menu.
the Application Menu.
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 19
File
Preferences: Opens the pReFeRenCes window.
►
Audio Setup: Opens the sOUnDCARD sub-menu of the pReFeRenCes.
►
MIDI Setup: Opens the mIDI InTeRFACes sub-menu of the pReFeRenCes.
►
Exit: Closes the program. If there is audio on the m
►
will have to conrm the closing after a warning message.
AsTeR OUTpUT
playing, you
View
Layouts: Choose from 10 different layouts that can be customized, renamed
►
and saved to your convenience.
Congure Layouts: Check and uncheck different options and see how the GUI
►
changes. Find a detailed description on page 5.4.3 (Layouts).
Fullscreen: Switches to F
►
chapter 5.4.7 (Miscellaneous Display Options).
UllsCReen mODe
. Read more about F
UllsCReen mODe
Help
Launch Service Center: Opens the NI SERVICE CENTER, where you can down-
►
load updates and register your products. Read more about the NI SERVICE
CENTER in the separate Setup Guide installed in the NI SERVICE CENTER
program folder.
Open Manual: Opens the TRAKTOR 3 user manual.
►
Visit TRAKTOR 3 on the web: Opens the TRAKTOR 3 website on the NATIVE
►
INSTRUMENTS website.
About TRAKTOR 3: Opens the A
►
about the software such as the exact version number, the serial number and
the license type as well as the credits. You can close it by clicking on it.
BOUT
window. It contains valuable information
in
You can also open the
You can also open the
%
About window by click-
%
About window by click-
ing on the TRAKTOR 3 logo.
ing on the TRAKTOR 3 logo.
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 20
5.1.2 Header
The Header of TRAKTOR 3 is located directly beneath the Application Menu. The elements
contained in the Header give access to basic functions of the application.
TRAKTOR Logo
Clicking on the TRAKTOR 3 Logo opens the A
information about the software such as the version number, the serial number and
the license type as well as the credits. You can close it by clicking on it.
BOUT
window. It contains valuable
You can also open the
You can also open the
%
Ab out window in the
%
Ab out window in the
Help section of the Application
Help section of the Application
Menu.
Menu.
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 21
System Monitor
In the middle of the heADe R you’ll see several displays that give you valuable
information about the status of your system:
mIDI: This displays the status of the connected device (green: a midi device is
►
connected and working; grey: no device is connected or a device is not working
properly).
AUDIO: This displays the status of your sound card. A green LED means, the
►
selected sound card is connected, a red LED means, the selected sound card
is not connected.
CpU: Indicates how much of the CPU-Capacity is available in TRAKTORs in-
►
ternal audio engine. It gives you information about how stressed your system
is, and how much headroom you have until you reach the capacity limit. If the
bar is fully lit, you most likely will experience audio dropouts.
mAsTeR: Displays the mAsTeR OUTpUT le vel.
►
BAT: Gives you quick information about how much power your battery has left;
►
useful if you’re working in FUllsCReen mODe.
ReC: If you are recording it turns green. If the input is clipping it turns red.
►
Reduce the recording gain if the input is clipping.
Clock
This displays the time depending on your computers time; useful if you are working
in FUllsCReen mODe.
Layout Selector
This drop-down menu is used to switch between different screen lAyO UTs in
TRAKTOR 3. Read more about l AyOUTs in chapter 5.4.3 (Layouts).
Preferences Button
This button opens the p
3 to your personal needs. Read more in chapter 19 (Preferences).
ReFeRenCes
dialog, which allows you to congure TRAKTOR
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 22
Tooltips/ Console
This button toggles the TOOlTIps/ COnsOle window on and off.
In TOOlTIp mODe it displays information about a particular feature and is especially
useful for the new user. Hover your mouse arrow over any control feature of the
TRAKTOR interface to get information about a feature. In C
OnsOle mODe
it displays
software status information. Different to the other panels, you can open and close
the T
OOlTIps
individually via the T
C in the upper right corner of the Tooltip panel to switch between T
OOlTIp
button in the Header. Click on the small
OOlTIps
and
COnsOle mODe.
Fullscreen Button
Use this button to switch to F
FUllsCReen mODe in chapter 5.4.7 (Miscellaneous Display Options).
UllsCReen mODe
. Read more about how to congure
NI Logo
Clicking on the nI l
logo.
OgO
opens the A
BOUT
window, like clicking on the TRAKTOR
5.1.3 Details Section
The Details Section is the part directly underneath the Header.
This window is fully customizable and used to display the messages window as well
as many different pAnels controlling TRAKTOR 3.
Find a detailed explanation of all DeTA Ils pAnel s in chapter 5.4.4 (Details
Section).
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5.1.4 Decks
The Decks have a header showing File Info, Phase Meter, Pitch Bend Buttons, Master, Slave
and Sync Buttons, a detailed waveform, a graphical track overview (Stripe) and a few playback
control buttons underneath. They are referred to as Deck A and C for the left decks and Deck
B and D for the right decks.
Read a detailed explanation of all DeCK features in chapter 9 (Controlling the
Decks).
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 24
5.1.5 Browser
The Track Browser of TRAKTOR 3
On the left you see the B
s
eARCh wInDOw
and the U
ROwseR TRee wInDOw
nDO BUTTOns
, the p
, which contains – top down – the
RevIew plAyeR
, the B
ROwseR TRee
and the
BROwseR BUTTOns as well as the sTATUs BAR and the pROgRess BAR.
On the right you see the lIsT wInDOw with the customizable BROwseR COlUmns and
the FAvORITes.
All detailed information about the B
ROwseR
can be found in chapter 6 (Using the
Track Browser).
5.2 Knob and Fader Control
Although each knob and slider in TRAKTOR has its own unique purpose, their
behavior is generally the same. You can control each knob or slider with your mouse
or by using a MIDI controller or keyboard shortcuts – called hOTKeys, explained later
in chapter 14 (MIDI and Hotkeys).
TRAKTOR 3.3 – 25
5.2.1 Knob and Fader Control
All knobs and faders in TRAKTOR are either controlled by dragging the mouse, by
using the mouse wheel or by clicking the small p
lUs
and m
InUs
buttons next to the
knob. Dragging the mouse is a good way to make dynamic changes, whereas the
p
lUs
and m
InUs
buttons allow more subtle changes and are better suited to set a
knob to a specic value. Using the scroll wheel can be used for very ne adjustments
or for changing the parameter by steps.
5.2.2 Basic Control
Mouse Drag
Hold your mouse arrow over a knob, then click, hold and drag the mouse up or
►
down. This will move to the knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Click, hold and drag a knob horizontally. The knob will adjust within a ner
►
range.
Double-Click on the knob to return it to its default setting.
►
5.2.3 Advanced Control
Besides the standard mouse click functions explained above, TRAKTOR 3 offers
advanced functions utilizing p
right mouse button. If you have a track pad or mouse without a second button, you
can utilize these functions by pressing and holding the CTRl key of your computer
keyboard while clicking.
lUs
and m
InUs
buttons, the mouse wheel and the
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Plus and Minus Buttons and Mouse Wheel
Each click on the plUs (+) button next to a knob moves the value of the knob
►
incrementally up.
Each click on the mInUs (-) button next to a knob moves the value of the knob
►
incrementally down.
Turning the mouse wheel will adjust the parameter by one increment for each
►
step of the wheel.
Sensitivities
TRAKTOR 3 offers ve sensitivities for the incremental control of parameters:
Right-/ Ctrl-Click on the p
►
lUs
button to open a menu of ve sensitivity options:
min, ne, default, coarse, switch.
Select one of the options.
►
Click the p
►
lUs
and m
InUs
buttons or use the mouse wheel to see how the behavior of the knob has changed.
The small bar of dots below the knob – only visible, when you hover over the
►
control – change accordingly.
One single dot remains if you have chosen min, the full bar of 9 dots appears,
►
if you have chosen switch.
Right-/ Ctrl-Click Functions
Right-/ Ctrl-Click + hold and drag a knob. A g
►
although the knob itself will not move.
Keep holding the right mouse button, then left-click and hold. This will bring
►
the knob to the value of the ghOsT pOInTeR.
Keep holding the right mouse button and let go the left mouse button. The
►
knob will return to its last position and the red ghOsT pOInTeR remains visible.
If you want the knob to stay at the value of the g
►
the right mouse button after the knob has reached the value of the ghOsT
p
OInTeR
. The red g
hOsT pOInTeR
will disappear, and you can depress the left
mouse button as well.
hOsT pOInTeR
hOsT pOInTeR
will appear in red,
, simply release
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5.3 Mouse Modes
The mouse can be used to CUe, p
C
OnTROl mODes
: s
nAp
, CD and v
lAy
and p
AUse
a track. There are 3 available m
Inyl
. You can switch between m
OUse mODes
OUse
by pushing
the respective button in the mODe DeTAIls pAnel. If you can’t nd the mOD e panel,
refer to the l
AyOUT
chapter for learning how to insert the m
ODe
panel into one of
your DeTAIl views.
If you intend to often switch between m
is included on each of your D
eTAIls
OUse mODes
, make sure that the m
pages. If you intend to use only one m
ODe
panel
OUse mODe
you can remove the mODe panel from all your DeTAIls pages.
5.3.1 Snap Mode (Waveform)
In this mode the mouse pointer will snap to either BeATs, CUe pOInTs or BeATgRID
lines.
Hold your mouse pointer over the w
►
BeAT and CUe pOInT.
Click and hold. This snaps the cursor to the nearest B
►
as long as you hold the button. This is the same as CUe/ pAUse.
Release the button to return to the last CUe pOInT.
►
To avoid returning, press the right mouse button before releasing the left one
►
to switch to permanent playback.
Clicking on the wAveFORm with right-/ ctrl-click cues the song to the target but
►
starts playback only when you release the mouse button.
AveFORm
. Red s
nAp
points appear at each
eAT
and plays the track
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5.3.2 Snap Mode (Stripe)
Select snAp from the mODe De TAIls pAnel.
►
Hold your mouse pointer over the sTRIpe wAveFORm.
►
When moving the mouse back and forth, small, red s
►
along the sTRIpe wAveFORm.
Click to move the cursor to the snAp point in the sTRIpe wAveFORm.
►
nAp
points will appear
5.3.3 CD Mode (Waveform)
This triggers a stutter loop known from pitchable CD -players while clicking and
holding the wAveFORm.
Click and hold on the wAveFORm.
►
The DeCK will play a short, consistent loop as long as you hold the mouse but-
►
ton.
While holding the button pressed you can adjust the position of the loop by
►
horizontally dragging the wAveFORm.
To set a CUe p
►
wards the beat coming from the right side until you hear the very rst millisecond of the beat entering the loop. Release the left mouse button and the track
will pause exactly before the beat.
Right-/ Ctrl-Click and hold the wAveFORm, then release the mouse button to start
►
playback.
OInT
right before a B
eAT
, move the loop as close as you can to-
5.3.4 CD Mode/ Vinyl Mode (Stripe)
Select either CD or vInyl from the mODe module.
►
Click and hold anywhere on the sTRIpe wAveFORm.
►
Move the mouse backward or forward. This will navigate through the s
►
wAveFORm similar to moving a slider.
TRIpe
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5.3.5 Vinyl Mode
In this mode the w
pointer won’t snap to beats in the wAveFORm.
Click and hold the track wAveFORm. This is like putting your hand on a vinyl
►
record to pause playback.
While holding the mouse button, move the mouse backward and forward. This
►
moves the wAveFORm similar to scratching a vinyl record.
Release the mouse button. The track will begin playing from the point at which
►
you release it.
Right-/ Ctrl-Click on the wAveFORm to start and stop playback.
►
AveFORm
can be manipulated like a vinyl record and the mouse
5.4 Adjusting the Look of TRAKTOR
Whether you would like to take advantage of advanced features or simply wish to
perform basic mixing, the TRAKTOR interface can be adjusted for your specic
needs.
5.4.1 Scalability
The TRAKTOR interface can be scaled to the size of your liking:
Click + hold and drag the bottom-right corner of the TRAKTOR window. This
►
will expand and/ or contract the TRAKTOR interface while simultaneously resizing all TRAKTOR sections.
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