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or apply effects and EQ to just to a specific stem instead of the entire track. To get really crea-
tive, try swapping elements across multiple Stem Decks, for example, you could take the vo-
cals from one track and mix it with the beat from another. Utilizing your S5, in combination
with TRAKTOR, you can mix music at a deeper level.
Stem Files
A Stem File is a track in the file format .stem.mp4 that contains four audio tracks (Stem
Parts). Each Stem Part represents one of the key elements e.g. drums, percussions, synths, vo-
cals, of the entire track. By default when a Stem File is played back in TRAKTOR all Stem
Parts are audible and result in an entire track.
Due to the large amount of data that must be read from a Stem File, it is currently nec-
essary that Stem Files are analyzed before loading into a Stem Deck. It is not possible to
load and play a Stem File before it has been analyzed. For more information on how to
analyze tracks or Stem Files, refer to the TRAKTOR Manual.
The Stem Deck
On the display of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S5 the Stem Deck looks identical to a conventional
Track Deck but showing the additional identifier STEM. Furthermore, the titles of the Stem Parts
are visible in the Performance mode pane.
On the controller when the Deck Flavor is a Stem Deck, the upper row of pads represent the
Stem Parts and reflect the corresponding Stem Part color. These Pads can be used to mute or
unmute Stem Parts. The lower row of Pads (blue) now operate as Stem Selectors. These Stem
Selectors in combination the
umes of Stem Parts as well as applying FILTER effects to any Stem Part. By default, the be-
havior of the Stem Selectors is toggle, but the behavior can be changed into hold.
BROWSE encoder and LOOP encoder enable you to adjust vol-
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Using Your S5—Getting Advanced
Mixing Stem Files using Stem Decks