Native Instruments Traktor Pro Getting Started Guide
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Users Guide written by André Benedix, Friedemann Becker, Irmgard Bauer, Tobias GebauerAndré Benedix, Friedemann Becker, Irmgard Bauer, Tobias Gebauer
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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
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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
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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
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PRO.
PRO.
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2.0 port is required.
2.0 port is required.
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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-
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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
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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
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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
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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
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you to select either the TRAKTOR PRO or the TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO Demo.
For authorized copies of
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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.
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TRAKTOR PRO with External Audio Interface and the Internal Mixer.
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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,
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