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Native Instruments Traktor Z1 MK2 Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Welcome to the Traktor Z1 MK2 ..................1 Naming Convention ....................1 The Traktor Z1 MK2 Documentation at a Glance .............. 1 2. System and Power Requirements ................... 2 Power Requirements ....................2 Software System Requirements ..................2 3.

  • Page 3: Welcome To The Traktor Z1 Mk2

    Help you understand the function of each component on the Traktor Z1 MK2 device. Naming Convention In this manual, we often refer to the Traktor Z1 MK2 as the "Z1 MK2", or simply "Z1". Likewise, the included Traktor Pro 4 software will most often just be referred to as "Traktor."...

  • Page 4: System And Power Requirements

    Power Requirements When using the Z1 with your computer, the device will be powered by the standard USB connection. Software System Requirements The Traktor Z1 MK2 requires a specific minimum Traktor software version to function. For more information see: https://www.native-instruments.com/products/traktor/dj-controllers/traktor-z1/ specifications/...

  • Page 5: Using The Z1 With Traktor

    U S I N G T H E Z 1 W I T H T R A K T O R 3. Using the Z1 with Traktor In this chapter, we will describe how the Z1's key functions operate when using Traktor. Refer to the Traktor Manual in case you are uncertain about specific Traktor...

  • Page 6: Headphone Cueing

    U S I N G T H E Z 1 W I T H T R A K T O R • User-Gain level: This is the default mode within Traktor. A blue indicator ring around the knob indicates that you are in this viewing mode. Turning the GAIN knob on the Z1 will change the mixer channel gain, which has a range of −inf to +12dB.

  • Page 7: Mixer Effects

    U S I N G T H E Z 1 W I T H T R A K T O R 6. Move the crossfader all the way to channel A so that you are only hearing the track on Deck A. At the same time bring the channel volume fader all the way down for channel B.

  • Page 8: Using Additional Controllers

    2. The center display at the top reflects your current assignment. 3. Press the ☰ button again to switch back to Channels A and B. Using the Traktor Z1 MK2 as a MIDI Controller The Z1 also functions as an efficient MIDI controller with third-party software. To switch the Z1 into MIDI mode: 1.

  • Page 9: Traktor Z1 Mk2 Hardware Reference

    4. Traktor Z1 MK2 Hardware Reference Introduction This chapter details the use of each element on your Traktor Z1 MK2. Like any audio hardware, it is a good idea to get familiar with the Z1 in order to make the most of it.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    T R A K T O R Z 1 M K 2 H A R D W A R E R E F E R E N C E The Z1's MAIN OUT section on the rear panel is where you can connect your amplification system. The output level is controlled by the MAIN knob on the top panel.

  • Page 11: Top Panel

    T R A K T O R Z 1 M K 2 H A R D W A R E R E F E R E N C E Top Panel The top panel of the Z1 The following section describes all of the controls and displays on the Z1's top panel—learning these functions is the key to mastering the Z1! MAIN Knob The MAIN knob located on the top panel...
  • Page 12 T R A K T O R Z 1 M K 2 H A R D W A R E R E F E R E N C E GAIN Knobs A Deck's GAIN knob on the top panel. These knobs control both Traktor's User-Gain level and the Z1's internal direct gain simultaneously. EQ (HI, MID, LOW) Just below the GAIN knob at the top of each of the Z1's channels, you will see three EQ knobs (HI, MID, and LOW).
  • Page 13 T R A K T O R Z 1 M K 2 H A R D W A R E R E F E R E N C E LOW-EQ Knobs Just like the HI and MID-EQ knobs, the LOW-EQ knobs also control their respective frequency bands, in this case the low band.
  • Page 14 T R A K T O R Z 1 M K 2 H A R D W A R E R E F E R E N C E Headphone and Cue Control Area The headphone control area on the Z1. The headphone cue buttons on the Z1.

  • Page 15: Volume Faders And Crossfader

    T R A K T O R Z 1 M K 2 H A R D W A R E R E F E R E N C E Volume Faders and Crossfader The volume faders and the crossfader. Channel Volume The channel volume faders control the volume of the associated channel.

  • Page 16: Level Meters

    T R A K T O R Z 1 M K 2 H A R D W A R E R E F E R E N C E Level Meters The level meters in between the volume faders on the top panel. The Z1's level meters are located right above the crossfader.