Loop Encoder; Deck Button - Native Instruments traktor kontrol s5 Manual

Flux Mode
In Flux mode, for every Deck, a second playhead continues playing the track, even if you loop a
section, temporarily jump back to a cue point, skip forward or backward, etc. That way, the
track keeps progressing, no matter what you do.
4.2.8

Loop Encoder

The Loop encoder is dedicated to looping functions on Track Decks, Stem Decks or Remix
Decks. It has a press function to engage a loop, a rotate function to adjust the loop size, as
well as a segmented LED ring indicating that a loop is engaged. When focus is on Deck A or B
the LED ring color is blue. When focus is on Deck C or D the LED ring color is white.
Loop Encoder
You cannot permanently engage a loop when Flux mode is active. The loop only remains
engaged for as long as you hold the Loop encoder and turns off again when released.
Adjustments to loop size can be made whether a loop is engaged or not.
Moving the Playhead
When a loop is inactive, the Loop encoder can also be used for moving the playhead in incre-
ments of the Loop size by holding
4.2.9

DECK Button

The DECK button allows you to switch the focus (and controls) between the primary and secon-
dary Decks in a Deck section.
DECK Button
SHIFT and then turning the loop encoder.
Hardware Reference
TRAKTOR KONTROL S5 - Manual - 163
The Deck