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Setup Guide
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Document authored by: Native Instruments GmbH
Version: 04/2012
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Welcome to TRAKTOR SCRATCH A10! ......................................................................... |
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What Is Included In the Box? ...................................................................................................... |
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About this Setup Guide ............................................................................................................... |
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Document Conventions ............................................................................................................... |
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Setup Overview |
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Software Installation ................................................................................................. |
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Installation ............................................................................................................on Mac OS X |
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Locate and Start the Installation Program |
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Select the Components to Install |
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Enter Your Password |
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Complete the Installation |
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Installation .............................................................................................................on Windows |
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Locate and Start the Installation Program |
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Confirm the Features to Install |
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Confirm the Application Installation Path |
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Select Your Hardware Drivers |
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Complete the Software Installation |
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Activating ...................................................................................................Your Product Online |
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Start Service Center |
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Log In Into Your User Account |
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Activate the Product |
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Finish the Online Activation |
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Updating ...............................................................................................................Your Product |
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Select Updates |
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Download the Updates |
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Open Your Download Folder ....................................................................................... |
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Install Updates .......................................................................................................... |
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Activating Your Product Offline .................................................................................................. |
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Start the Offline Activation ........................................................................................ |
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Create the Activation Request File ............................................................................. |
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Enter the Serial Number ............................................................................................ |
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Transfer the Activation Request File .......................................................................... |
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Open the Activation Return File ................................................................................. |
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Finish the Offline Activation ...................................................................................... |
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Connecting the TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 Audio Interface ................................................................... |
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Prepare the Power Supply .......................................................................................... |
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Connect the Power Supply ......................................................................................... |
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Connect the TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 Audio Interface to Your Computer ........................... |
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Connecting the TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 to a DJ Mixer ....................................................................... |
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Connect Headphones to Your Mixer ............................................................................ |
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Connect an Amplification System to Your Mixer ......................................................... |
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Connecting Turntables ............................................................................................................... |
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Connect the Left Turntable (L) ................................................................................... |
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Connect the Right Turntable (R) ................................................................................ |
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Overview of Your TRAKTOR SCRATCH A10 Turntable Setup ........................................ |
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Connecting CD Players ............................................................................................................... |
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Connect the Left CD Player (L) ................................................................................... |
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Connect the Right CD Player (R) ................................................................................ |
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Overview of Your TRAKTOR SCRATCH A10 CD Player Setup ........................................ |
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Final Preparations ...................................................................................................................... |
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Put On a Control Vinyl or Insert a Control CD ............................................................. |
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Switch On Your Devices ............................................................................................. |
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Starting the TRAKTOR Software .................................................................................................. |
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Using the Setup Wizard to Configure Your TRAKTOR SCRATCH A10 System ................................ |
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Select a Hardware Controller ..................................................................................... |
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Select a Timecode Controller ..................................................................................... |
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Select a Deck Setup ................................................................................................... |
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Check the Setup ........................................................................................................ |
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Enabling TRAKTOR's Decks ......................................................................................................... |
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If Using CD Players: Swapping Decks ......................................................................................... |
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Calibrating TRAKTOR for Timecode Control ................................................................................. |
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How to Proceed |
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Documentation ..........................................................................................................Resources |
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PDF Manuals |
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Video Tutorials |
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Knowledge Base / Readme / Online Support |
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User Account ................................................................................Control and Internet Security |
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Audio Clicks .......................................................................and Drop-outs When Playing Tracks |
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More Troubleshooting ................................................................................................Resources |
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Welcome to TRAKTOR SCRATCH A10!
What Is Included In the Box?
1Welcome to TRAKTOR SCRATCH A10!
1.1What Is Included In the Box?
The TRAKTOR SCRATCH A10 box contains the following:
▪The TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 audio interface
▪A DC power supply and region adapters
▪Two Control Vinyls
▪Two Control CDs
▪Six RCA stereo audio cables
▪A USB cable
▪A registration flyer with your TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 software serial number, your TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 hardware serial number, and a link to the hardware registration page, where you can register your hardware and download the TRAKTOR software
▪A TRAKTOR keyboard shortcut overview card
▪A safety instructions flyer
▪A TRAKTOR sticker sheet
1.2About this Setup Guide
This document will guide you through the basic steps of setting up the TRAKTOR SCRATCH A10 system. After reading it, you should be able to start using TRAKTOR SCRATCH A10 with its combination of audio interface, control vinyls or CDs, and its dedicated TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 software. We recommend that you take the time to read this guide in its entirety.
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Welcome to TRAKTOR SCRATCH A10!
Document Conventions
1.3Document Conventions
This section introduces you to the signage and text highlighting used in this document. This document uses particular formatting to point out special facts and to warn you of potential issues. The icons introducing these notes let you see what kind of information is to be expected:
Whenever this exclamation mark icon appears, you should read the corresponding note carefully and follow the instructions and hints given there if applicable.
This light bulb icon indicates that a note contains useful extra information. This information may often help you to solve a task more efficiently, but does not necessarily apply to the setup or operating system you are using; however, it's always worth a look.
Furthermore, the following formatting is used:
▪Text appearing in (drop-down) menus (such as Open…, Save as… etc.) and paths to locations on your hard drive or other storage devices is printed in italics.
▪Text appearing elsewhere (labels of buttons, controls, text next to checkboxes etc.) is printed in blue. Whenever you see this formatting applied, you will find the same text appearing somewhere on the screen.
▪Important names and concepts are printed in bold.
▪References to keys on your computer's keyboard you'll find put in square brackets (e.g., "Press [Shift] + [Return]").
►Single instructions are introduced by this play button type arrow.
→Results of actions are introduced by this smaller arrow.
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Setup Overview
2Setup Overview
This section provides a quick overview of the various steps SCRATCH A10 system up and running: hardware registration tion, activation, updates, and configuration.
required to get your TRAKTOR and software download, installa-
▪Hardware registration and software download: Register your hardware and download the TRAKTOR software installer as instructed on:
www.native-instruments.com/go-tsa10.
▪Software installation: locate the downloaded setup file on your computer and double-click it to start the installation procedure. Carefully read and follow the on-screen instructions, accept the license agreements, and enter the password for your computer if prompted (Mac OS X only).
▪Activation: Activate your product using the Service Center application. Online and offline activation methods are available.
▪Update: Download the latest software updates using the Service Center application. Then browse to the download folder and install all downloaded updates.
▪Hardware installation: Attach the TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 audio interface to your computer as explained later in this document.
▪Configuration: Connect external devices such as turntables, CD players, a mixer, headphones, and active speakers.
Suggestions for further reading as well as tips for troubleshooting and FAQs can be found in the subsequent chapters of this guide.
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Software Installation
Installation on Mac OS X
3Software Installation
Before starting the TRAKTOR software installer, here are some points to be aware of:
▪Make sure you have downloaded the TRAKTOR software to your computer by following the instructions on the registration page:
www.native-instruments.com/go-tsa10
If you have already registered your device but need to download the installer again, you can find the relevant downloads in the "My Account" section of the NI website: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/my-account/my-products-serials
▪Please carefully review the installer screens and the suggested installation paths in order to avoid that any unwanted folders are created on your hard disk.
▪Moving installation folders related to Native Instruments software after installation is not recommended. Future software updates rely on the directory locations set during initial installation.
3.1Installation on Mac OS X
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Locate and Start the Installation Program |
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Locate and unpack the downloaded installer package file on your computer. |
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Double-click the Traktor 2 Installer.mpkg file to start the installation procedure. |
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Select the Components to Install |
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After you have accepted the software license agreement, the installer window displays the components available for installation. This installer screen also contains information about how much disk space the individual components will use.
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Software Installation
Installation on Mac OS X
The components selection screen of the installation program.
It is recommended to keep all features selected unless you have a specific reason to deselect a feature (such as if this feature is already installed on your computer, or you know for sure you will not use the device).
Basic Installation: This installs the TRAKTOR software along with its documentation. This component cannot be deselected. It also installs the Service Center application (required for activation of your product) and the Controller Editor application, which allows you to configure the controllerʼs MIDI assignments for using the controller with other applications than the included software.
Audio 8/4/2 DJ Drivers: This installs drivers for the AUDIO 8 DJ, AUDIO 4 DJ and AUDIO 2 DJ audio interfaces by Native Instruments. If you do not intend to use any of these audio interfaces, you can deactivate the checkboxes.
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Software Installation
Installation on Mac OS X
Traktor Kontrol S4: This installs the driver for the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 controller. If you do not intend to use a TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 controller on your computer, you can deactivate the checkbox.
Traktor Kontrol S2: This installs the driver for your TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 controller. If you do not intend to use a TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 controller on your computer, you can deactivate the checkbox.
Traktor Audio 2/6/10 Drivers: This installs drivers for the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2, TRAKTOR AUDIO 6 and TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 audio interfaces by Native Instruments. Make sure the TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 component is selected as the interface will not work properly without its driver installed.
Traktor Kontrol X1: This installs the driver for the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 DJ controller. If you do not intend to use a TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller on your computer, you can deactivate the checkbox.
Background Components
These components are not displayed in the installer window, but are installed depending on your system configuration:
Controller Editor: The Controller Editor application allows you to configure your Native Instruments hardware controller (e.g., TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 or X1) for use as a MIDI controller with applications other than the TRAKTOR software. This component will automatically be installed if you install one of the controller drivers (unless a newer version of Controller Editor already exists on your computer).
Service Center: The Service Center application is required for activation of the TRAKTOR software. It will be installed independent of the selected drivers (unless a newer version of Service Center already exists on your computer).
Control Panel: The Control Panel is an audio settings configuration tool, installed with the driver of the TRAKTOR AUDIO 10. Most of its settings can too be controlled from the TRAKTOR software user interface, so you probably won't need the Control Panel when using TRAKTOR. For more information on the Control Panel, please refer to the TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 manual.
It is strongly recommended to install the TRAKTOR software to the default location. If you still need to change the install location, click on the folder icon in the Location column and select the desired folder.
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Software Installation
Installation on Mac OS X
►After you have customized the installation as required, click Continue and then follow the on-screen instructions.
3.1.3Enter Your Password
Before installing the selected components, the installer will prompt you to enter your Mac OS X password. This is a standard behavior on Mac OS X that makes sure you are aware of the changes the installer is about to make.
The Mac OS X user account you are using needs to have Administrator privileges.
The Mac OS X password prompt.
►To proceed, enter your password and click OK.
→The selected components will be installed.
3.1.4Complete the Installation
After the components have been installed, you need to restart your computer.
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Software Installation
Installation on Mac OS X
The final screen of the installation program.
►On the last screen of the installation program, click Restart to restart your computer and complete the software installation.
→Your computer will immediately restart.
►After your computer has restarted, continue reading in chapter ↑4, Product Activation with Service Center of this Setup Guide for information about product activation.
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Software Installation
Installation on Windows
3.2Installation on Windows
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Locate and Start the Installation Program |
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Double-click the Traktor 2 Setup.exe file to start the installation procedure. |
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Confirm the Features to Install |
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After you have accepted the software license agreement, the installer window displays the features available for installation.
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Software Installation
Installation on Windows
The components selection screen of the installation program.
Basic Installation: This is the dedicated TRAKTOR software for your TRAKTOR SCRATCH A10 system, along with its documentation. This component cannot be deselected.
Background Components
These features are not displayed in the installer window, but are installed depending on your system configuration:
Controller Editor: The Controller Editor application allows you to configure your Native Instruments hardware controller (e.g., TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 or X1) for use as a MIDI controller with applications other than the TRAKTOR software. This component will automatically be installed if you install one of the controller drivers (unless a newer version of Controller Editor already exists on your computer).
Service Center: The Service Center application is required for activation of the TRAKTOR software. It will be installed independent of the selected drivers (unless a newer version already exists on your computer).
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Software Installation
Installation on Windows
Control Panel: The Control Panel is an audio settings configuration tool, installed with the driver of the TRAKTOR AUDIO 10. Most of its settings can too be controlled from the TRAKTOR user interface so you probably won't need the Control Panel when using TRAKTOR. For more information on the Control Panel, please see the TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 manual.
►Click Continue and then follow the on-screen instructions.
3.2.3Confirm the Application Installation Path
The software installation path screen of the installation program.
It is strongly recommended to install the TRAKTOR software to the default location. If you still need to change the install location, click Change to open a Folder Selection dialog and select the desired destination folder.
You will be asked to select and confirm an installation path for the TRAKTOR software.
►Click Next to proceed.
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Software Installation
Installation on Windows
3.2.4Select Your Hardware Drivers
The following screens of the installation program let you select hardware drivers for audio interfaces and controllers.
The hardware driver selection screen of the installation program.
1.On the first screen, make sure to activate the checkbox in the TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 area.
2.If you own other Native Instruments hardware devices you want to use on your computer, activate their checkboxes too. Otherwise, click Next to proceed.
3.On the following screens, activate the checkboxes of hardware devices you want to use on your computer. If you do not want to use any of the hardware devices, leave the checkboxes unchecked.
4.Click Next to proceed.
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Software Installation
Installation on Windows
3.2.5Complete the Software Installation
Once you have selected the required driver(s) and confirmed your selection, you will be forwarded to the last screen of the installation program.
The final screen of the installation program.
►On the last screen of the installation program, click Finish to complete the installation and exit the installation program.
►Continue reading in chapter ↑4, Product Activation with Service Center of this Setup Guide for information about product activation.
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Product Activation with Service Center
Activating Your Product Online
4Product Activation with Service Center
This section uses a placeholder name ("NI Product") on all screenshots. The relevant section on your screen will display the name of the Native Instruments product you are activating.
4.1Activating Your Product Online
Skip to chapter ↑4.3, Activating Your Product Offline if your computer is not connected to the Internet.
4.1.1Start Service Center
1.Locate the Service Center application on your hard disk. During installation, a folder labeled Native Instruments was created in the Applications (Mac OS X) / Program Files (Windows) folder. Within this folder, a subfolder labeled Service Center holds the corresponding application.
2.Double-click the Service Center application to start the activation procedure.
It is necessary to activate your Native Instruments product in order to use its full functionality.
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Product Activation with Service Center
Activating Your Product Online
4.1.2Log In Into Your User Account
The log-in screen of Service Center.
►Log in with your e-mail address and Native Instruments password.
►If you do not have a Native Instruments account yet, click on Create new User Account. Fill in the address form. The password will be sent to you via e-mail.
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