Midi Mode - Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Manual

3.2.2

MIDI Mode

The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 is preconfigured to also be used as a standard MIDI control-
ler and can control any hardware or software that supports the 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.
The HOTCUE/MIDI button
1. Hold SHIFT and press HOTCUE again to leave MIDI mode and return to native TRAK-
TOR control.
2. You can switch back and forth from native TRAKTOR control mode to MIDI mode at
anytime while using TRAKTOR.
The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1's MIDI mode is required for use with earlier TRAKTOR ver-
sions , which do not support the NHL protocol.
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 MIDI mappings for previous TRAKTOR versions will be provided
for download on the Native Instruments TRAKTOR website at: www.native-instru-
ments.com/x1
▪ To customize the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1's MIDI mappings for previous TRAKTOR ver-
sions, use TRAKTOR's CONTROLLER MANAGER (
▪ To customize the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1's MIDI properties, such as MIDI channel or
CC numbers of its individual controls, Native Instruments has included the Controller
Editor. For more information, please refer to the Controller Editor manual provided
with the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 or available on the Native Instruments website at
www.native-instruments.com.
These two modes may be used simultaneously, for example you can control TRAKTOR in na-
tive NHL mode, then hold SHIFT and press HOTCUE to switch to MIDI mode to control other
software or hardware over MIDI.
MIDI mode can be switched off completely using the option
Uncheck
MIDI Mode >
Enable MIDI mode via Shift+Hotcue.
The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware
Preferences > Controller Manager
Preferences > Traktor Kontrol X1 >
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Manual - 12
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Modes
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