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Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Manual (184 pages)

Brand: Native Instruments | Category: DJ Equipment | Size: 2.38 MB

Table of Contents
4
1 Welcome to the World of TRAKTOR KONTROL S2

11
- What Is TRAKTOR KONTROL S2
  11
- The TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Documentation at a Glance
  12
  - Which Documents Are There
    12
  - Recommended Reading Order
    13
  - In this Manual
    13
- System Requirements
  14
2 TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Quick Overview

16
3 Preparing Your Music Library

19
4 Tutorials

24
- Playing Your First Track
  24
  - Quick-Loading a Track
    25
  - Playing the Track
    27
  - If You Don't Hear the Track
    28
- Mixing in a Second Track
  30
- Adjusting Levels
  38
  - The Theory
    38
  - The Practice
    39
- Looping and Cueing
  42
  - Playing with Loops
    42
  - Using Hotcues
    45
- Using Samples in Your MIX
  47
- Adding FX
  53
  - Group Mode
    54
  - Getting the FX Unit Ready
    55
  - Assigning Decks to the FX Unit and Bringing in the FX
    56
  - Controlling the FX Unit
    56
  - Single Mode
    57
  - Storing a Snapshot of an FX UNIT
    58
- Synchronization
  58
  - Introduction
    58
  - Who's the Master
    60
  - Another Useful Tool for Synching
    63
5 Using the S2 with TRAKTOR DJ

66
- Key S2 Functions Using TRAKTOR DJ
  66
  - Browsing & Loading Tracks
    67
  - Deck Volume Controls and Crossfader
    67
  - Using the Filters
    68
  - Adjusting Channel Gain
    69
  - Using the Eq's
    70
  - Headphone Cueing
    71
  - Deck Control
    72
- Using the Transport Section
  74
  - PLAY Buttons
    75
  - CUE Buttons
    75
  - SYNC (MASTER) Buttons
    75
  - FLUX Buttons
    76
  - Hotcue Buttons
    76
  - Using Loops
    77
  - Using the Loop MOVE Encoders
    80
- Using FX
  83
  - Reveal a Deck's Effect Display
    83
  - Using the S2'S FX Section
    84
6 Hardware Overview

88
- Top Panel - Main Areas
  88
  - Decks
    88
  - Mixer
    91
  - FX Units
    93
- The Rear Panel
  94
  - MIC Section
    95
  - OUTPUTS Section
    95
  - POWER Section
    96
- The Front Panel
  96
- Types of Control Elements
  97
  - Buttons
    98
  - Knobs
    99
  - Encoders
    99
  - Jog Wheels
    100
  - Faders
    101
  - Meters and Indicators
    101
  - Switches
    102
  - Sockets
    102
7 Hardware Control Reference

103
- Things You Should Know
  103
- Using the Jog Wheels
  105
- Using the Tempo Unit
  106
  - Tempo Fader
    106
  - Tempo Reset
    107
- Using the LOOP Section
  108
  - LOOP in and LOOP out Buttons
    108
  - Loop MOVE Encoder
    109
  - Loop SIZE Encoder
    110
- Using the CUE/REMIX SLOTS Section
  111
  - Cue Mode
    111
  - Remix Deck Mode
    112
- Using the Transport Control Area
  115
  - CUE and PLAY Button
    115
  - SYNC Button
    116
  - SHIFT Button
    117
- Using the Mixer
  118
  - GAIN/FILTER Encoder
    119
  - EQ Knobs
    120
  - FX Assign Buttons
    121
  - Channel Fader and Channel Level Meter
    122
  - Crossfader
    123
  - Main Section
    123
  - Headphones Cue Button
    124
  - Master Display
    124
  - Browse Encoder (BROWSE) and Load Buttons (a and B)
    126
  - Remix Deck Knob and Mode Buttons (a and B)
    126
- Using the FX Units
  127
  - Single Mode and Group Mode
    128
  - FX Unit Reference
    128
- Browsing, and Loading
  129
- Native TRAKTOR Mode Vs. MIDI Mode
  131
  - Native Traktor Mode
    131
  - MIDI Mode
    132
8 Customizing TRAKTOR KONTROL S2

133
- The Preferences Window
  133
- Settings and Preferences for the S2 Control Elements
  135
  - S2 Control Options
    137
  - Restore Default
    139
  - Calibration
    140
  - Leds
    141
- Other Settings of Interest
  141
  - Switching the Deck Flavors
    141
  - Adjusting the Input Routing
    142
- The Setup Wizard
  142
9 The S2 Audio Interface and Control Panel

145
- Settings on Mac os X
  145
- Settings on Windows: the Control Panel
  146
  - Opening the Control Panel
    146
  - Audio Settings Page
    147
  - Diagnostics Page
    149
- Using the S2 as Your Default Audio Output Interface
  151
  - Windows
    151
  - Mac os X
    151
10 Troubleshooting and Help

153
- TRAKTOR Won't Start
  153
- Hardware-Related Problems
  153
  - Basics
    153
  - USB and Driver Issues
    154
  - Updating the Driver
    154
  - USB-Related Power Issues
    154
  - Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 with a Laptop
    155
- Loose Jog Wheel Top Plate
  156
- TRAKTOR Crashes
  156
- Getting Help
  157
  - Knowledge Base / Readme / Online Support
    157
  - Forum
    158
- Updates
  158
11 Appendix A - Common Setups

159
- TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Basic Setup
  159
- Adding a Microphone
  167
12 Appendix B - Technical Information

168
- Technical Specifications
  168
- Environmental Specifications
  168
13 Appendix C - Quick References

169
- Quick Reference
  169
- Mixer Quick Reference
  171
- FX Unit Quick Reference
  173
- Browsing, Loading and Copying Quick Reference
  173
Index

175

Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Instructions Manual (49 pages)

Brand: Native Instruments | Category: Mixer | Size: 3.59 MB

Table of Contents
2
1 Disclaimer

4
2 Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL S2

5
3 Concepts

7
4 Setting up TRAKTOR KONTROL S2

9
5 TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Overview

14
- Decks
  14
- Mixer
  16
- Mixer Channel
  18
- Front View
  19
- Rear View
  19
6 Mixing Your First Tracks Using SYNC

20
7 Tutorials

25
8 Preferences

44
9 Adding a Microphone

46
10 S2 as Default Audio Interface

47
11 Specification

48

Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Manual (50 pages)

Brand: Native Instruments | Category: DJ Equipment | Size: 2.24 MB

Table of Contents
2
1 Disclaimer

4
2 Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL S2

5
3 Concepts

7
4 Setting up TRAKTOR KONTROL S2

10
- Connecting to the Computer
  10
- Connecting Active Speakers
  11
- Connecting Headphones
  12
- Final Preparation
  12
- Importing Music to the Track Collection
  14
5 TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Overview

15
- Decks
  15
- Mixer
  17
- Mixer Channel
  19
- Front View
  20
- Rear View
  20
6 Mixing Your First Tracks Using SYNC

21
7 Tutorials

26
- Browsing and Loading Tracks
  27
- Controlling Track Playback
  28
- Adjusting Volume Levels
  29
- Using the Equalizer to Tweak Your Sound
  29
- Adjusting Track Tempo
  30
- Locking the Key of Tracks
  30
- Playing with Mixer Effects
  31
- Playing with Cue Points
  31
- Playing with Loops
  32
- Snap Mode and Quantize Mode
  33
- Using Flux and Reverse Modes
  34
- Previewing Tracks Using the CUE Channel
  35
- Working with the Preparation List
  35
- Adding Samples to Your MIX
  36
- Correcting Beatgrids of Tracks
  37
- Mixing Tracks Using Jog Wheels
  38
8 Preferences

46
9 Integrating a Microphone

49
10 Setting the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 as Your Default Audio Interface

50

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Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Manual (184 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Welcome to the World of TRAKTOR KONTROL S2

2 TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Quick Overview

3 Preparing Your Music Library

4 Tutorials

5 Using the S2 with TRAKTOR DJ

6 Hardware Overview

7 Hardware Control Reference

8 Customizing TRAKTOR KONTROL S2

9 The S2 Audio Interface and Control Panel

10 Troubleshooting and Help

11 Appendix A - Common Setups

12 Appendix B - Technical Information

13 Appendix C - Quick References

Index

Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Instructions Manual (49 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Disclaimer

2 Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL S2

3 Concepts

4 Setting up TRAKTOR KONTROL S2

5 TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Overview

6 Mixing Your First Tracks Using SYNC

7 Tutorials

8 Preferences

9 Adding a Microphone

10 S2 as Default Audio Interface

11 Specification

Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Manual (50 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Disclaimer

2 Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL S2

3 Concepts

4 Setting up TRAKTOR KONTROL S2

5 TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Overview

6 Mixing Your First Tracks Using SYNC

7 Tutorials

8 Preferences

9 Integrating a Microphone

10 Setting the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 as Your Default Audio Interface

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