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1. Welcome to TRAKTOR!
Thank you for choosing TRAKTOR!
As legal owner of this software you contribute to its maintenance and to the creation of
future updates.
TRAKTOR PRO and TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO introduce a new level of usability and cre-
ativity into software based DJing.
This short instruction guides you through your rst steps with
TRAKTORs main functionality.
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS wishes you a great and successful time working with TRAKTOR!
TRAKTOR
and explains
For in-depth information about
For in-depth information about
!
!
manual found in the Help tab of the
manual found in the Help tab of the
ApplicAtions Menu.
ApplicAtions Menu.
the software, refer to the full
the software, refer to the full
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2. System Requirements
For latest system requirements, compatibility and support of the latest operating systems
please see our website at:
www.native-instruments.com/traktor
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3. TRAKTOR Software Installation
This chapter describes how to install TRAKTOR on your computer.
3.1 Windows Installation
To install the TRAKTOR software on a computer running Windows XP, follow these
steps:
In the Windows Explorer, double-click “My Computer” to show the list of storage de-
1.
vices.
Double-click the TRAKTOR CD icon to open the content of the CD.
2.
Double-click the installer le “Traktor Setup.exe”. A dialog that welcomes you to the
3.
installation of TRAKTOR will open.
The setup program will lead you through the installation procedure. Please follow the
4.
onscreen instructions.
3.2 Mac OS X Installation
For last minute information not
For last minute information not
!
!
refer to the Readme.txt le included on
refer to the Readme.txt le included on
the installation CD.
the installation CD.
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ked to install the AUDIO 8 DJ hardware
ked to install the AUDIO 8 DJ hardware
driver during installation. In the appropri-
driver during installation. In the appropriate dialog, click “Yes”. You can unselect
ate dialog, click “Yes”. You can unselect
the AUDIO 8 DJ by choosing the custom
the AUDIO 8 DJ by choosing the custom
installation.
installation.
available in this manual, please
available in this manual, please
If you are installing TRAKTOR
If you are installing TRAKTOR
SCRATCH PRO, you will be as-
SCRATCH PRO, you will be as-
To install the TRAKTOR software on a computer running Mac OS X, follow these steps:
On Mac OS X, the
1.
the CD of the CD.
Double-click the installer le “Traktor Installer”. A dialog that welcomes you to the
2.
installation of TRAKTOR will open.
The setup program will lead you through the installation procedure. Please follow the
3.
onscreen instructions.
TRAKTOR
CD icon appears on the desktop. Double-click it to show
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If you are installing TRAKTOR
If you are installing TRAKTOR
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%
lect the AUDIO 8 DJ by choosing custom
lect the AUDIO 8 DJ by choosing custom
installation.
installation.
SCRATCH PRO, you can unse-
SCRATCH PRO, you can unse-
4. Audio Device Driver Installation
The following instructions are specic to the AUDIO 8 DJ audio interface. If you are planning to use a different audio interface, please refer to the according documentation for
details about driver installation and setup. You need to install the drivers of your audio
interface before starting TRAKTOR.
4.1 Windows Installation
Windows Vista Installation
Connect the AUDIO 8 DJ to an available USB port on your computer.
1.
A window showing the message “Installing device driver software” will open.
2.
When nished, it will display “Your devices are ready to use”.
3.
This chapter is only relevant for
This chapter is only relevant for
!
!
PRO.
PRO.
!
!
2.0 port is required.
2.0 port is required.
!
!
driver before you connect the AUDIO 8
driver before you connect the AUDIO 8
DJ to your computer!
DJ to your computer!
owners of TRAKTOR SCRATCH
owners of TRAKTOR SCRATCH
You cannot install the AUDIO 8
You cannot install the AUDIO 8
DJ on a USB 1.1 port – a USB
DJ on a USB 1.1 port – a USB
Make sure that you have instal-
Make sure that you have installed the AUDIO 8 DJ hardware
led the AUDIO 8 DJ hardware
Windows XP Installation
Connect the AUDIO 8 DJ to an available USB port on your computer.
1.
Windows XP will identify the
2.
the internet for a driver.
Your computer will display a “New Hardware found” message.
3.
When nished, it will display “Your devices are ready to use.”
4.
AUDIO 8 DJ
. Choose “No” if Windows asks you to search
4.2 Mac OS X Installation
Connect the AUDIO 8 DJ to an available USB port on your computer.
1.
To make sure the device is working, check the Audio-MIDI-Setup Utility – the AUDIO
2.
8 DJ should be listed there.
Make sure that you have instal-
Make sure that you have instal-
!
!
driver before you connect the AUDIO 8
driver before you connect the AUDIO 8
DJ to your computer!
DJ to your computer!
led the AUDIO 8 DJ hardware
led the AUDIO 8 DJ hardware
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5. Product Authorization
To start the TRAKTOR application, do the following:
Windows:
Go to Start > All Programs > Native Instruments > Traktor and click the TRAKTOR program
icon.
Mac OS X:
Go to Macintosh HD > Applications > Traktor and double click on the TRAKTOR program
icon.
As long as TRAKTOR is not activated, the following screen will appear on every startup:
Choose Activate to start activation using the NI SERVICE CENTER right away. TRAKTOR
►
will shut down automatically before launching NI SERVICE CENTER. Consult the
separate “Setup Guide” booklet included in your TRAKTOR package for more information about the NI SERVICE CENTER and activating TRAKTOR.
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Click on Buy to purchase a copy of TRAKTOR in the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS online
►
shop. Your standard Internet browser will be opened and the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
website will be loaded.
Choose Run Demo to run TRAKTOR in Demo Mode. You can see whether you are in
►
Demo Mode from the Demo Mode graphic in the TRAKTOR Header.
The Demo Mode has the fol-
The Demo Mode has the fol-
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!
cessing stops after 30 minutes, audio
cessing stops after 30 minutes, audio
recording is disabled and broadcasting
recording is disabled and broadcasting
stream name is xed.
stream name is xed.
lowing restrictions: audio pro-
lowing restrictions: audio pro-
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6. Setup Wizard
On the rst start after TRAKTOR has been successfully activated or when starting TRAKTOR
in Demo Mode, the “Setup Wizard” offers useful options for TRAKTORs initial congura-
tion.
The Setup Wizard offers different setup options for users of TRAKTOR PRO (described in
section 6.1 “Setting up TRAKTOR PRO”) and users of
in section 6.2 “Setting up TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO”).
When starting
►
you to select either the TRAKTOR PRO or the TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO Demo.
For authorized copies of
►
the very rst start of TRAKTOR. Once you have selected your initial setup, the wizard
will not show up again.
You can retrigger the Setup Wizard at any time via the Help tab of the A
►
Menu.
TRAKTOR
in Demo Mode, the rst screen of the Setup Wizard will ask
TRAKTOR
, the Setup Wizard will show up only once during
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO
(described
pplicAtion
6.1 Setting up TRAKTOR PRO
When registering the software with a TRAKTOR PRO serial number or when choosing the
TRAKTOR PRO
Demo, the Setup Wizard offers the following options described more in
detail below.
TRAKTOR PRO with Built-In Sound Card.
►
TRAKTOR PRO with External Audio Interface and the Internal Mixer.
►
TRAKTOR PRO with External Audio Interface and External Mixer.
►
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6.1.1 TRAKTOR PRO with Built-In Sound Card
This setup is mainly meant to quickly check out
any additional hardware. Be aware that with the built-in sound card you will not be able
to pre-listen tracks.
Physical Setup
Make sure that the speakers of your computer are turned on and that the volume con-
1.
trol of your operating system is turned up to a reasonable volume.
Optionally connect a pair of headphones to the headphones output of your computer
2.
and put them on your head.
Software Setup
In the Setup Wizard, select the option TRAKTOR PRO with Built-In Sound Card.
1.
Conrm your choice by pressing OK. This opens the Audio Setup page of the
2.
Preferences.
TRAKTOR PRO
on your computer without
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3. Drop down the Audio Device list and select your built-in sound card.
4. Usually, your computer chooses a latency value automatically. If so, use this latency
and sample rate settings. If not, choose a latency value between 30 and 50 ms and
a sample rate of 44.100 Hz.
5. Close the Preferences by clicking on the Close button.
6. Refer to chapter 9 (“Importing Your Music”) to learn how to import your music and
get a walk through the main functions of TRAKTOR PRO in chapter 10 (“First Steps
in TRAKTOR”).
6.1.2 TRAKTOR PRO with External Audio Interface and Internal Mixer
For the professional use of TRAKTOR PRO you will need an external audio interface with
at least 2 stereo outputs. The additional stereo output serves for pre-listening tracks on
your headphones while the main track is playing on the speaker system.
Physical Setup
1.
Before starting
correctly installed, connected and fully functional on your computer.
2.
Connect the primary outputs of the external audio interface to the amplier system
driving your speakers.
3.
Connect your headphones to the secondary outputs of the external audio interface.
TRAKTOR PRO
, make sure that the audio interface you want to use is
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Software Setup
In the “Setup Wizard” select the option TRAKTOR PRO with External Audio
1.
Interface.
Conrm your choice by pressing OK. This opens the Audio Setup page of the
2.
Preferences.
3. Drop-down the “Audio Device” list to select the external audio interface.
4. Set a latency and sample rate your system can handle. Typically use a higher latency
at rst, such as 15 ms.
5. Open the Output Routing page to assign the outputs of
outputs of your audio interface.
TRAKTOR PRO
to the physical
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For now, use a moderate setting.
For now, use a moderate setting.
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after you have determined which latency
after you have determined which latency
your system is running stable at.
your system is running stable at.
You can change this value later,
You can change this value later,
6. Verify that Internal Mixer Mode is chosen.
7. Assign the Monitor outputs to the secondary outputs of the external audio interface
connected to the headphones.
8. Assign the Master outputs to the primary outputs of the external audio interface con-
nected to the amplier system.
9. Close the Preferences by clicking on the Close button.
10. Refer to chapter 9 (“Importing Your Music”) to learn how to import your music and
get a walk through the main functions of TRAKTOR PRO in chapter 10 (“First Steps
in TRAKTOR”).
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6.1.3 TRAKTOR PRO with External Audio Interface and External Mixer
For using
at least 2 stereo outputs. When mixing 4 decks an audio interface with 4 stereo outputs
such as the AUDIO 8 DJ is required.
The output of each
interface, each of them connected to another input channel of the mixer. The mixing and
pre-listening is entirely done with the mixer.
Physical Setup
Before starting TRAKTOR PRO, make sure that the audio interface is correctly installed,
1.
connected and fully functional on your computer.
Connect the outputs of the external audio interface to the mixer inputs. Each stereo
2.
output channel of the external audio interface connects to one of the stereo channel
inputs of the mixer.
Connect your headphones to the mixer and the mixer-outputs to the amplier system
3.
TRAKTOR PRO
TRAKTOR
with an external mixer, you need an external audio interface with
deck is routed to a separate output of the external audio
driving your speakers.
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Software Setup
In the “Setup Wizard” select the option TRAKTOR PRO with External Audio Interface
1.
and External Mixer.
Conrm your choice by pressing OK. This opens the Audio Setup page of the
2.
Preferences.
3. Drop-down the Audio Device list and select the external audio interface.
4. Set a latency and sample rate your system can handle. Typically use a higher latency
at rst, such as 15 ms.
For now, use a moderate set-
For now, use a moderate set-
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later, after you have determined which
later, after you have determined which
ting. You can change this value
ting. You can change this value
5. Open the Output Routing page to assign the outputs of TRAKTOR PRO to the physical
outputs of your audio interface.
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6. Verify that you have chosen External Mixer Mode.
7. Assign Out Channel A, B, C and D to all outputs of the external audio interface that
are connected to the mixer.
8. Close the Preferences by clicking on the Close button.
9. Refer to chapter 9 (“Importing Your Music”) to learn how to import your music and
get a walk through the main functions of TRAKTOR PRO in chapter 10 (“First Steps
in TRAKTOR”).
Assigning Decks C/D, Out
Assigning Decks C/D, Out
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Preview and Out Sent are optio-
Preview and Out Sent are optio-
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6.2 Setting up TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO
When activating the software with a
ing the TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO Demo, the “Setup Wizard” offers the option TRAKTOR
SCRATCH PRO Setup.
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO Setup
The setup for
turntables and three chained one-knob effects per effect unit.
Physical Setup
1.
Before you start
installed and fully functional on your computer.
Connect the outputs and inputs of the
2.
with the Multicore Cables as shown in the picture.
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO
includes everything you need for playing with two
, make sure that the
AUDIO 8 DJ
to the mixer and to the turntables
serial number or when choos-
AUDIO 8 DJ
is correctly
3. Connect your headphones to the mixer and the mixer-outputs to the amplier system
driving your speakers.
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Software Setup
In the “Setup Wizard” select the option TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO Setup.
1.
Conrm your choice by pressing OK. This opens the Audio Setup page of the
2.
Preferences.
3. Verify that the
AUDIO 8 DJ
is preselected in the eld Audio Device. If not, select it
from the drop-down list.
4. Close the Preferences by clicking on the Close button.
5. Continue to read in chapter 7 (“Timecode Control”) to learn how to calibrate and test
the setup, how to import your music (chapter 9 “Importing Your Music”) and get a
walk through the main functions of
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO
in chapter 10 (“First
Steps in TRAKTOR”).
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7. Timecode Control
7.1 Calibration
Before you can control the Decks of
Records, you have to pass the calibration process.
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO
with the Timecode CDs/
Timecode control is only pos-
Timecode control is only pos-
!
sible with TRAKTOR SCRATCH !
sible with TRAKTOR SCRATCH
Setup
1.
SCRATCH PRO”).
Playback the Timecode CDs or Records.
2.
You will see the correct calibration circles (Scope) beneath each waveform. Load a
3.
track and see how the music follows the movement of the CD players/turntables.
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO
like described in chapter 6.2 (“Setting up TRAKTOR
7.2 Tracking Modes
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO provides three different Tracking Modes: Relative, Absolute and
Internal.
7.2.1 Absolute Mode
Use Absolute Mode when you want to seek through the track with the tone arm or the
seek function of the CD player.
In this mode, the position on the Timecode CD/Record corresponds exactly to the
►
position in the track.
7.2.2 Relative Mode
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO switches to Relative Mode automatically if you use TRAKTOR
Cue Points, Loops or another advanced function that skips within the track.
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This mode recognizes the speed of the CD-Player/turntable, but not its current play-
►
back position. Therefore, the position on the Timecode CD/ Record does not correspond to the position in the track.
You can switch TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO back to Absolute Mode by dropping the
►
needle into the lead-in part of the Timecode Record or track #1 of the Timecode CD.
7.2.3 Internal Mode
Use Internal Mode when you want to playback a track independently from a CD player or
turntable.
In this mode, the position on the Timecode CD/Record is not being detected and you
►
can remove the tone arm from the record or stop the CD.
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8. Keyboard and MIDI mappings
In this chapter you will learn how to import pre-dened Keyboard and MIDI Mappings.
8.1 Keyboard Mappings
Using Keyboard Mappings, you can control TRAKTOR with your computer keyboard.
TRAKTORs default Keyboard Mapping is illustrated on the yer enclosed in the package.
Alternative Keyboard Mappings can be loaded via the Preferences:
Open the Preferences.
1.
Click Import and browse to Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Native
2.
Instruments/Traktor/Settings/ Keyboard Mappings (Mac OS X) or Program Files\Common
Files\Native Instruments\Traktor\Settings\KeyboardMappings (Windows XP) or
ProgramData\NativeInstruments\Common Files\Native Instruments\Traktor Settings\
Keyboard Mappings (Windows Vista).
Refer to the Download func-
Refer to the Download func-
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Application Menu for downloading more
Application Menu for downloading more
keyboard mappings from the TRAKTOR
keyboard mappings from the TRAKTOR
website.
website.
tion via the Help tab in the
tion via the Help tab in the
Choose the desired le, e.g. “Keyboard Default.tsi”.
3.
Conrm with OK and close the Preferences.
4.
8.2 MIDI Mappings
The installation of TRAKTOR contains precongured mappings for most MIDI controllers
on the market. To load a MIDI Mapping:
Open the Preferences.
1.
Click Import and browse to Macintosh HD/Library/ Application Support/Native
2.
Instruments/Traktor/Settings/MIDI Mappings (Mac OS X) or Program Files\CommonFiles\
Native Instruments\Traktor\Settings\MIDI Mappings (Windows XP) or ProgramData\
Native Instruments\ Common Files\Native Instruments\Traktor\Settings\MIDI Mappings
(Windows Vista).
Refer to the Download func-
Refer to the Download func-
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%
A
pplicAtion Menu
A
pplicAtion Menu
MIDI mappings from the
MIDI mappings from the
site.
site.
tion via the “Help” tab in the
tion via the “Help” tab in the
for downloading more
for downloading more
TRAKTOR
TRAKTOR
web-
web-
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Choose the desired le, e.g. “MIDI Default.tsi”.
3.
Conrm with oK and close the Preferences.
4.
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9. Importing Your Music
Most likely you already have a collection of music les on your computer. This chapter
describes how to import them into the TRAKTOR Track Collection.
9.1 Importing Music Folders
TRAKTOR offers an easy import function for tracks stored on your hard drive:
Right-/ctrl-click on the collection icon in the Browser Tree.
1.
Choose Import Music Folders from the menu.
2.
By default this process imports all music les contained in the “My Music” folder of your
operating system.
If you have stored tracks in other folders or on external storage devices, you can add these
folders to the list of TRAKTOR Music Folders as follows:
Open Preferences > File Management > Data Location.
1.
Click Add on the bottom of the right window.
2.
Navigate to your Music Folders.
3.
Conrm with OK.
4.
Repeat to add all of your Music Folders.
5.
9.2 Tracks managed by iTunes
9.2.1 Playing iTunes Tracks
If you have organized your tracks with iTunes, the
TRAKTOR
Browser offers direct access
Subfolders are automatically
Subfolders are automatically
!
!
need to add subfolders to this list.
need to add subfolders to this list.
included in the scan. You don’t
included in the scan. You don’t
to your iTunes Library and your iTunes playlists.
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Click on the itunes icon in the Browser Tree.
1.
Browse through the Library and the playlists as you would do in iTunes.
2.
Load a track into a Deck as you would do from a normal TRAKTOR playlist.
3.
9.2.2 Importing a Selection of Tracks from iTunes
Click on the itunes icon in the Browser Tree.
1.
Select the tracks to import into the Track Collection.
2.
Drag the selection onto the collection icon.
3.
Alternatively right-/ctrl-click the selection and choose Add to Collection.
4.
9.2.3 Importing iTunes Playlists
Click on the itunes icon in the Browser Tree.
1.
The iTunes Tree Node repre-
The iTunes Tree Node repre-
!
!
iTunes Library and playlists. All editing
iTunes Library and playlists. All editing
functions are not available in this view.
functions are not available in this view.
sents a read-only view on your
sents a read-only view on your
Select the playlist to be imported.
2.
Drag the playlist onto the plAylists icon.
3.
Alternatively right-/ctrl-click the selection and choose Add to Playlists.
4.
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10. First Steps in TRAKTOR
This chapter guides you through your rst steps in TRAKTOR.
10.1 Loading Tracks
Drag-and-drop a track from the List Window of the Browser onto the Waveform Display
►
of the Deck.
or
Right-/ctrl-click on the track and choose Load Track in Deck A/B/C/D.
►
10.2 Seeking and Playing
The Transport Controls are the main control area for playing tracks with TRAKTOR.
Play
Click plAy/pAuse to start and stop playback.
►
Stripe
The Stripe gives an overview of the entire track. Click into the Stripe to play the track
►
from there.
Cue
This button has multiple functions.
Clicking cue when playback is paused sets a new Current Cue Point on the closest
►
beat and when pressing cue again it serves to pre-listen the cue point.
Clicking cue during playback jumps back to the previously set Current Cue Point and
►
pauses playback there.
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CUP (Cue/Play)
This button behaves similar to cue, but stops playback as long as held down.
Clicking cup when playback is paused sets a Floating Cue Point position and starts
►
playback from there when releasing the button.
Clicking cup during playback skips back to the Floating Cue Point and pauses the
►
playback until the button is released.
10.3 Synchronizing Tracks
In TRAKTOR, you can beat-synchronize tracks with a single click! To check this out, play
a track in each deck and then press the s
ync
button in one of the decks: tempo and phase
of this track get matched to tempo and phase of the other track, shown in the p
Meter.
The p
hAse Meter
shows the offset of the beats in the playing track to the beats in the
Master Deck or to the Master Clock ticks.
The meter has to be centred for matching the beats.
►
The meter is either centred by pressing the sync button or by using the pitch Bend
►
buttons.
►
The p
itch Bend
buttons serve for ne-tuning the offset of two tracks. Their action can
be directly observed in the phAse Meter.
hAse
synced phase
synced phase
shifted phase
shifted phase
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10.4 Mixing with the Internal Mixer
The internal mixer of
TRAKTOR
is a fully featured DJ mixer with superb sounding EQs and
effects. Use it as you would use a regular hardware mixer.
►
Use the GAin KnoB to adjust the gain of each track before the mix.
►
Use the chAnnel FAder to control the channel volume during the mix.
With the crossFAder you can make transitions between two or more Decks.
►
Use the e
►
quAlizer
and the F
ilter KnoBs
to shape the sound of the tracks during your
mix.
►
Each band of the EQ has a separate Kill Button. Activate it by clicking on the small
grey dot. An activated Kill Button is highlighted blue.
►
Activate the F
ilters
individually by clicking their on B
uttons
. An activated on B
is highlighted blue.
►
Click the cue Button to send this channel to the Headphones (Monitor) outputs.
►
The pAn KnoB controls the balance between the left and right channel.
utton
►
Use the Key K
noB
to edit the tone pitch of a playing track or to maintain the original
tone pitch while changing the tempo. You can activate it by clicking on the small grey
dot. An activated Key Button is highlighted blue.
TRAKTOR has two Effect Slots. Each Effect Slot can be inserted in one or more
►
TRAKTOR Decks with the two eFFect AssiGn Buttons.
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10.5 Auto Looping
Click on a number in the l
►
represent the loop length in beats. The loop Active Button will be highlighted.
The l
►
picture on the left.
To leave the loop and continue playing the track, click on the selected loop length
►
again or, alternatively, click on the highlighted Active Button.
To change the size of an active loop on the y, click on another length in the l
►
control.
Click on the arrow buttons on each end of the loop size control to see higher or
►
lower values. The arrow buttons ash if the selected length is out of the visual
range.
oop size
button lights up yellow to indicate the chosen loop size, e.g. 1 in the
oop size control
to set a loop of this size. The numbers
10.6 Manual Looping
oop size
Click on the loop in Button to set the start point of the loop.
►
Click on the l
►
loop the respective amount. The loop Active Button will be highlighted.
To leave the loop, click on the highlighted Active Button.
►
oop out Button
to set the end point of the loop. Your track will begin to
10.7 Effects
TRAKTOR has two Effect Slots. Each Effect Slot can be inserted in one or more TRAKTOR
Decks.
Example: To insert Effect Unit 1 to Deck A, click on eFFect AssiGn Button 1 on the
►
left side in the Mixer Section. or:
Click the button A in the left Effect Panel.
►
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10.7.1 Chained Effects Mode
Per default, you will see the Chained Effects Mode.
The Chained Effects mode provides three independent effects in each of the effects slots.
These effects can be individually turned on and controlled with a single knob.
Choose the effect(s) you want to use with the Effect Selector.
1.
You can switch on and off every effect in the chain with the eFFect Buttons and control
2.
its amount with the eFFect KnoBs in the Effect Panel.
For the whole effect chain you can control the main-signal-to-effect-signal-ratio with
3.
the dry/Wet control.
10.7.2 Advanced Effects Mode
You can change the effect mode from Chained to Advanced via the option Effects Panel
Mode in the Effects page of the Preferences.
The Advanced Effects mode provides a single effect in each of the Effect Units. This effect can be controlled with several buttons and knobs in a much more creative manner
than just by a single knob.
The Advanced Control mode of the effects is not always self-explanatory. In some of
►
the effects the position of an effect knob or button can affect the behavior of the
other knobs.
If you want to explore the creative potential some of the effects have to offer, refer to
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the full manual that you can access via the Help tab of the ApplicAtion Menu.
10.7.3 Send Effects
TRAKTORs effects are insert effects per default, but you can use them as send effects,
too. To setup send effects, do as follows:
Connect an output of your audio interface (Out 7/8 on
1.
input of your mixer.
AUDIO 8 DJ
) to the effect return
Send Effects are only available
Send Effects are only available
!
!
in External Mixer Mode!
in External Mixer Mode!
Connect the effect send output of your mixer to an input of your audio device (In 7/8
2.
on AUDIO 8 DJ).
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Go to Preferences > Audio Setup > Output Routing and setup the output of your audio
3.
interface from step 1 as Out Send.
Go further to the Input Routing page and set up the input of your audio interface from
4.
step 2 as In Send.
In the Preferences, select Effects > Effect Slot Routing, then set one of the Effect
5.
Slots to External Send.
10.8 Layouts
TRAKTOR
in the Header.
All layouts of
to the list as you want.
Layouts are managed and dened on the Layout Manager page of the Preferences.
For more details about layout conguration, refer to the full manual found in the Help tab
of the ApplicAtion Menu.
comes with a selection of useful layouts. To switch them use the l
TRAKTOR
can be customized to your needs and you can add as may layouts
Ayout selector
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11.ConguringTRAKTOR
11.1 Preferences
TRAKTORs Preferences window serves for conguring the software to your hardware de-
vices and to your personal taste and requirements.
To open the Preferences window, click the p
Preferences option in the File tab of the ApplicAtion Menu.
For an in-depth description of TRAKTORs Preferences, refer to the full manual found in
the Help tab of the ApplicAtion Menu.
reFerences icon
in the Header or select the
11.2 Import of Alternative Settings
Groups of settings and preferences can be saved and loaded at once with the e
iMport buttons on the bottom of the Preferences window.
For loading a specic set of settings into TRAKTOR use the Import button in the Preferences
window and browse to the settings le that you want to import.
xport
and
11.3 Restarting with the Setup Wizard
For conguring TRAKTOR from scratch go to the Help tab of the ApplicAtion Menu and
choose the option Setup Wizard. This will restart TRAKTOR with the “Setup Wizard” as
on rst launch.
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Be aware that this procedure
Be aware that this procedure
!
!
nal settings!
nal settings!
will overwrite all current perso-
will overwrite all current perso-
12. Upgrading from TRAKTOR 3 or TRAKTOR SCRATCH
The information given in the following sections is especially important if you are updating
or upgrading your TRAKTOR software from an older versions. Please thoroughly read these
sections in order to avoid damages to your Collection or your custom MIDI and Keyboard
Mappings.
12.1 Running TRAKTOR side by side with older versions
TRAKTOR
to run TRAKTOR PRO and TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO side by side with TRAKTOR 3 and
TRAKTOR SCRATCH on separate collections and separate settings les.
It is not possible to share the same Collection, Playlists or settings between TRAKTOR
PRO/TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO and older versions of TRAKTOR/TRAKTOR SCRATCH.
uses a new folder for storing its Collection and settings. It is therefore possible
12.2 Importing your Collection
To import your old Collection le, select the Import Collection option from the context
menu of the collection tree icon. The Collection Import procedure runs automaticically
and does not require further interaction.
12.3 Importing your Playlists
For importing your old playlists, use the Import Playlists option in the context menu of the
p
lAylists tree icon
The process can be repeated for playlists located in different folders.
. Point to the top-level folder containing the playlists you want to import.
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12.4 Importing your MIDI and Keyboard Mappings
It is not possible to import MIDI and Keyboard Mappings from former versions into
TRAKTOR PRO
internal architecture in this domain for allowing extending the functionality to the needs
of the growing number of hardware controllers on the market.
The installation of TRAKTOR comes with a large number of MIDI and Keyboard Mapping
les that covers most of the controllers currently available on the market.
More Settings Files are available for download on the
option in the Help tab of the ApplicAtion Menu.
or
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO
. This is due to a total restructuring of the
TRAKTOR
website via the Download
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13. Troubleshooting
This chapter covers the most common issues. Most of what can go wrong when setting
up and using TRAKTOR should be listed here, along with some tried-and-tested ways to
solve these issues.
13.1 TRAKTOR fails to start
Check the system requirements for
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very least you can get by with, and are often not sufcient for advanced use (i.e. Key
Lock, Effects). Updating your RAM conguration may save you a lot of trouble.
Make sure you are using the most recent TRAKTOR version.
►
Make sure that you did not try calling up the application using an outdated application
►
alias/shortcut.
Shut down your computer, then disconnect any audio interfaces and computer periph-
►
erals like printers, scanners and the like.
If the above instructions do not solve the problem, contact Native Instruments’ tech-
►
nical support.
TRAKTOR
. The minimum requirements are the
13.2 Tracks get loaded but do not play
If the Waveform Displays do not show any movement even after you have pressed p
most likely something is wrong with your audio setup.
Check the Selected Audio Device in TRAKTOR:
Open TRAKTOR Preferences > Audio Setup > Sound Card.
1.
Make sure you have selected the correct sound card. The Audio Device drop down list
2.
shows all sound cards that have been installed on your computer.
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lAy
,
If your audio interface does not appear in the list, it is probably not correctly installed
3.
or not correctly connected. Verify the mechanical connections and check the correct
installation of the sound card as described further below.
You may need to deselect and re-select your sound card.
4.
If this does not work, try to select your audio interface, conrm with OK and then
5.
close and re-open TRAKTOR.
Check the Output Routing in TRAKTOR
You may have selected the correct sound card but did not assign any of its outputs yet.
Open Preferences > Audio Setup > Output Routing.
1.
Make sure you have selected the appropriate Mixer Mode. Internal will mix the signal
2.
internally and output the mix on the Master Output and the pre-listening signal at the
Monitor Output. External will output each deck individually on a separate channel for
being mixed in an external mixer.
Verify if the section for Monitor and Master (or Deck A and Deck B in External Mixer
3.
Mode) show valid outputs of the connected sound card.
You may need to deselect and re-select the outputs to re-initialize the assignment.
4.
If this does not work, make the correct assignment, conrm with OK and then close
5.
and re-open TRAKTOR.
Windows: Check the Audio Control Panel
To check the correct installation of your sound card on a Windows computer do the following:
Open Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Audio.
1.
For Sound Playback > Default Device, drop down the list and make sure your sound
2.
card is displayed in the list. If it is not, you may need to reinstall the drivers for your
sound card.
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Mac OS X: Check the Audio/Midi Setup
To check the correct installation of your sound card on a Mac, do the following:
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > Audio Midi Setup and click the Audio
1.
Devices tab.
For Default Input, drop-down the menu and make sure your sound card is displayed
2.
in the list. If it is not, you may need to reinstall the drivers for your sound card.
13.3 TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO Troubleshooting
If you have installed
not work, check the following:
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO
correctly, but the Timecode control does
13.3.1 Hardware issues
Check all cables and connections.
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In case you use Timecode Records, change the input switch of your hardware mixer
►
from Line to Phono. Do you hear the Timecode noise?
Are the Input LEDs of the AUDIO 8 DJ blinking?
►
Check that you have chosen the right Input Mode on the AUDIO 8 DJ.
►
Do you use an USB 2.0 port for the
►
ports!
Is the driver installed correctly? If you are not sure, re-install it.
►
Check the version number of TRAKTOR and the AUDIO 8 DJ driver and make sure
►
AUDIO 8 DJ
? You cannot use USB 1.0 or 1.1
you use the latest version.
Try all available USB ports and maybe also try a powered USB 2.0 hub.
►
Try another USB cable.
►
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13.3.2 Software issues
Check the calibration circles in scope vieW. The image should look similar to the image
►
beneath. If it looks different, please consult your full manual found via the Help tab
of the ApplicAtion Menu.
Is the
►
Audio Setup >Audio Setup?
Is Scratch Control activated for all Decks that should be controlled with Timecode?
►
Click the small arrow under the Deck letter and check this.
Re-calibrate by deselecting and re-selecting the on button in the Scratch Panels.
►
Check the deck assignment in Preferences Timecode > Deck Assignment. Each
►
Timecode Input should be assigned to one Deck.
AUDIO 8 DJ
(or your certied mixer) chosen as sound card in Preferences >
13.4 TRAKTOR crashes
In case of a crash, please contact the
and send them your crashlog. You will nd the crashlog in the following folders:
PC: C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\My Documents\Native Instruments\
►
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
’ technical support team
Traktor[Version Number]\Crashlogs
Mac: ~/Library/Logs/CrashReporter/
►
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14. Getting Help
This chapter collects links to additional sources of information and support.
14.1 Additional Documentation
For more detailed information about setting up and using TRAKTOR, please refer to the
corresponding full operation manual via the Help tab of the A
erwise specied, the folder containing the appropriate PDF les is located here:
Windows
C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\Traktor\Documentation
Mac OS X
Macintosh HD/Applications/Native Instruments/Traktor/Documentation
To nd out more about recent changes and additions, please read the “Readme.txt” le
placed in your TRAKTOR installation folder.
pplicAtion Menu
. Unless oth-
14.2 Software Updates
TRAKTOR is constantly being improved. Please make sure that you are always using
the latest version of
Account and activated
INSTRUMENTS SERVICE CENTER
updates, please refer to the
operation manual.
TRAKTOR
TRAKTOR
SERVICE CENTER
. After you have created a
, you can conveniently download updates using the
application. For more information about downloading
Quick Start Guide and the
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
NATIVE
SERVICE CENTER
User
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14.3 Support
If you are experiencing problems related to your
supplied documentation does not cover, there are several ways of getting help:
Registration Support Team
If problems occur during the product activation procedure, please contact our Registration
Support Team:
www.native-instruments.com/regsuppfrm
Technical Support
If the hints given there do not help you solve the problems, you can contact our Technical
Support Team:
www.native-instruments.com/suppform
Knowledge Base
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
product that the
In the Knowledge Base you will nd answers to the most common support-related questions for all Native Instruments products:
www.native-instruments.com/knowledge
User Forum
In the Native Instruments User Forum you can discuss directly with other users and with
experts from Native Instruments that moderate the forum:
www.native-instruments.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=105
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14.4 Contact
For more information about other
page:
www.native-instruments.com
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
products please visit our home-
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