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  • Page 1 Manual...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not repre- sent a commitment on the part of Native Instruments GmbH. The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media.
  • Page 3 Contact Germany Native Instruments GmbH Schlesische Str. 29-30 D-10997 Berlin Germany www.native-instruments.de Native Instruments North America, Inc. 6725 Sunset Boulevard 5th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90028 www.native-instruments.com © Native Instruments GmbH, 2011. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Modes ..................... 11 3.2.1 Native NHL Mode ....................... 11 3.2.2 MIDI Mode ........................12 Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 ..........13 EFFECTS Section ......................... 13 4.1.1 FX Assign Buttons ..................... 14 BROWSE Section ......................... 15 LOOP Section ..........................
  • Page 5 TRAKTOR PRO/SCRATCH PRO Default Mapping Table ..............32 TRAKTOR DUO/SCRATCH DUO Default Mapping Table ..............33 TRAKTOR LE 2 Default Mapping Table ..................35 TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Default MIDI Mapping Table ..............36 9.4.1 Basic MIDI Mapping ....................37 9.4.2 MIDI Mapping with SHIFT Button ................

  • Page 6: Welcome To The Traktor Kontrol X1

    Welcome to the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1! Dear Native Instruments Customer, Thank you for purchasing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1, and for your continued trust in Na- tive Instruments products. The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 is a dedicated TRAKTOR software controller for DJ's and was designed by the creators of TRAKTOR for perfect software integration.

  • Page 7: Safety Considerations

    Na- tive Instruments. ▪ Do not expose the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 to liquids, and do not use it near water or in damp conditions. Also, never place anything on top of the controller, and be very careful that no objects or liquids of any kind enter the unit.
  • Page 8 Safety Considerations Important Notes ▪ Serial number location: The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 serial number is located on the bottom of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 hardware. ▪ Disposal notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some oth- er reason come to the end of its useful life, please observe all regulations of your country that relate to the disposal of electronic products.

  • Page 9: The Traktor Kontrol X1 Hardware

    ▪ Configurable MIDI control of any hardware or software system that utilizes the MIDI protocol. ▪ Optional TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 carrying case/performance stand and MIDI control overlays are available at your favorite retailer or the Native Instruments web shop: www.native-instruments.com/en/shop/ TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 9...

  • Page 10: Traktor Kontrol X1 Hardware Overview

    The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware Overview TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware Overview 3.1.1 Top View Top view of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 (1) FX Control section (2) Browse and Load section (3) Loop section TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 10...

  • Page 11: Back Side View

    3.2.1 Native NHL Mode ▪ In this mode TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 will communicate directly with TRAKTOR over USB using the Native Instruments proprietary NHL protocol, which features high reso- lution translation of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 knobs superior to MIDI. For normal TRAKTOR control, you will use this mode.

  • Page 12: Midi Mode

    MIDI standard. ► To access MIDI mode, hold SHIFT and press HOTCUE. In MIDI mode the HOTCUE but- ton will always be lit green. The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 will then transmit MIDI data like a normal MIDI controller.

  • Page 13: Using The Traktor Kontrol X1 With Traktor Pro 2

    EFFECTS Section Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 This chapter details the use of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 soft- ware and offers in-depth explanations of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1's default mappings. Accessing Primary and Secondary Functions Each TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 button has a primary and secondary function, as labeled di- rectly on the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1.

  • Page 14: Fx Assign Buttons

    EFFECTS Section The Effects section Primary Function ▪ The top buttons and knobs of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 are mapped directly to TRAKTOR's effects units. Secondary Function (SHIFT) ▪ Holding SHIFT and pressing FX1 ON, you can step though TRAKTOR's pre-selected effects.

  • Page 15: Browse Section

    Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 BROWSE Section Primary Function ▪ Pressing either the left or right FX assign buttons will assign that TRAKTOR Deck to the corresponding effects unit. Secondary Function (SHIFT): LEFT FX Assign Pair ▪...

  • Page 16: Loop Section

    Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 LOOP Section ▪ Pressing the BROWSE knob will load the currently selected track into its respective TRAKTOR Deck. Secondary Function (SHIFT) ▪ Holding SHIFT and turning the BROWSE knob will quickly SEEK through the current- ly loaded track.

  • Page 17: Secondary Function (Shift): Activating Loops

    Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 LOOP Section LOOP Knob – Turn ▪ Turning the LOOP knob while no loop is active will change the currently selected loop length. ▪ Turning the LOOP knob while a loop is active will change the length of the active loop by moving its end point.

  • Page 18: Transport Section

    Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 TRANSPORT Section TRANSPORT Section The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1's bottom set of buttons is dedicated to TRAKTOR's transport control. In addition to direct access to TRAKTOR's functions, the button's lights also indi- cate the status of several of those functions.

  • Page 19: Hotcue Mode

    ▪ - TEMPO +: Will manually increase or decrease the tempo of the corresponding Deck. Hotcue Mode Pressing the HOTCUE button alone will activate TRAKTOR KONTROL X1's Hotcue mode. When in this mode, the HOTCUE button will be lit in white and the bottom set of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1's transport buttons will switch to Hotcue control.

  • Page 20: Advanced Hotcues And Hotloops

    ▪ Hotcues and Hotloops can be mixed together when mapped to individual HOTCUE buttons. ▪ This advanced functionality can open up a world of live interaction with your tracks never before realized, directly out of the box with the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 and TRAKTOR! TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 20...

  • Page 21: Using Two Traktor Kontrol X1 Units Simultaneously

    TRAKTOR PRO 2 natively and the other controlling another hardware or software device in MIDI mode. ▪ Two TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 units may operate in MIDI mode and at any time be switched back to native TRAKTOR mode. Two TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Unit Mappings in TRAKTOR In TRAKTOR, each TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 unit is identified by its serial number.

  • Page 22: Traktor Kontrol X1 Preferences

    TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Preferences For more creativity while mixing your tracks, the TRAKTOR PRO 2 Preferences page has been updated. New options in the Traktor Kontrol X1 page are available. The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Preferences page TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 22...

  • Page 23: Sample Deck Mapping

    ▪ Page/Layer Switches: Adjusts the behavior of the SHIFT and HOTCUE buttons from a Hold (Gate) action to a Toggle action. ▪ MIDI Mode: Checking this box will enable the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 to switch to MIDI mode when simultaneously pressing Shift + Hotcue.

  • Page 24: Top Fx Buttons And Knobs

    The following sections explain the new Sample Deck mapping. If at any time you are unsure about the new mapping, please refer to the PDF named Traktor Kontrol X1 Sample Decks, which you will find in the TRAKTOR Documentation folder under Controller mappings.

  • Page 25: Fx Assign Buttons

    ▪ Holding SHIFT and turning the BROWSE knob will turn the GAIN of the selected slots up and down. ▪ Holding SHIFT and pressing the BROWSE knob will RESET the GAIN of the selected slots to 0 dB. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 25...

  • Page 26: Loop Section

    ▪ Holding SHIFT and turning the SIZE knob will speed up or slow down the selected slots temporarily. ▪ Holding SHIFT and pressing the SIZE knob will SYNC the selected slots to Master tempo. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 26...

  • Page 27: Sample Playback Section

    6.1.5 Sample Playback Section The Sample Playback section The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1’s bottom set of buttons is directly dedicated to TRAKTOR’s four slots of each Sample Deck. Primary Function ▪ Pressing buttons 1-4 will start the playback of the respective sample slot.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    ▪ Verify that you have installed the latest driver and the latest software update. ▪ Check the Native Instruments website for information. ▪ Make sure that the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 hardware is connected to an USB 2.0 port of your computer.

  • Page 29: Usb 2.0 Required

    7.2.1 USB 2.0 required The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 is an USB 2.0 device and will not work at all on an USB 1.0/1.1 port. Please consult your computers manual in order to ensure that it features USB 2.0 (or later) ports.

  • Page 30: Update The Driver

    In this case you can connect the device to any other USB port, and Win- dows will find the right driver when it installs the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 on another USB port.

  • Page 31: Getting Help

    The following form will ask you for all information about your hardware and software envi- ronment, to better facilitate the information to our support team. The entries you make are furnished with cookies, so they should automatically be reproduced when you enter a sec- ond support request. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 31...

  • Page 32: Appendix

    Deletes selected Hotcue slot; the turns all lower 8 buttons per Deck button switches from lit to unlit. into 8 Hotcue buttons. Hotcues can be stored on the fly into unlit (empty) slots. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 32...

  • Page 33: Traktor Duo/Scratch Duo Default Mapping Table

    Secondary Function (SHIFT) PLAY Button Starts Deck playback. Toggles the Deck's key lock on and off. SYNC Button Syncs currently loaded track to the Allows rhythmic tapping to detect master tempo. track tempo. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 33...
  • Page 34 Not assigned. Not assigned. FX 2 Button Not assigned. Not assigned. 14 A 1 / 2 / 3 Button Activates / deactivates the corre- Selects next effect in the FX list. sponding effect. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 34...

  • Page 35: Traktor Le 2 Default Mapping Table

    HOTCUE Button Not assigned. Not assigned. Browse En- Encoder Turn encoder: Browses selected Turn encoder: Seek through loaded coder playlist. track. Push encoder: Load selected track Push encoder: Open/close Browser to Deck. view. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 35...

  • Page 36: Traktor Kontrol X1 Default Midi Mapping Table

    Controls effect's dry/wet ratio. Not assigned. ON Button Button Activates assigned effect (hold). Loads Flanger effect. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Default MIDI Mapping Table This section provides a detailed overview of default TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 mappings. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 36...

  • Page 37: Basic Midi Mapping

    Appendix TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Default MIDI Mapping Table 9.4.1 Basic MIDI Mapping The Basic MIDI mapping TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 37...

  • Page 38: Midi Mapping With Shift Button

    Appendix TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Default MIDI Mapping Table 9.4.2 MIDI Mapping with SHIFT Button The MIDI mapping with Shift button TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 38...

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