Rear Panel; Traktor Kontrol X1 Modes; Native Nhl Mode; Midi Mode - Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Manual

2.2

Rear Panel

The Rear panel of the X1
2.3

TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Modes

When using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR, the default configuration of TRAK-
TOR KONTROL X1 has two modes as described below.
2.3.1

Native NHL Mode

In Native NHL mode TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 will communicate directly with TRAKTOR over
USB using the Native Instruments proprietary NHL protocol, which features high resolution
translation of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 knobs superior to MIDI.
For normal TRAKTOR control, you will use this mode.
2.3.2

MIDI Mode

The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 is preconfigured to also be used as a standard MIDI controller
and can control any hardware or software that supports the MIDI standard.
To access MIDI mode, hold
►
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 will then transmit MIDI data like a normal MIDI controller.
SHIFT and press both Load Left and Load Right buttons. The
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