The Best Add On Controller For Your DJ Setup? Remix Decks - Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol F1
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- The Best Add On Controller For Your DJ Setup? Remix Decks - Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol F1
In my opinion, yes it is! I'll be showing you everything you need to know on this small but powerful controller. This beast has 5 different functions and I will show you all of them and hopefully it will open up something new for you to explore and add to your DJ performance.
In part 1 I will take you through the primary function of the F1 and Remix decks as a whole.
To download the NI remix decks then follow this link - www.native-instruments.com/en...
Thanks for watching and happy creating :-)
D.A.V.E. - Hudba
FYI - There is a few pops and clicks around the 6 minute mark as there was an issue with the recording, but I hope that doesn't put you off. I'll make sure it doesn't happen on the next one. :-)
Was that caused by traktor?
dave i've got a z1 controller and have just ordered the s2 mk3. just wondering if they can be used in conjunction to control 4 decks? super tutorials by the way
Hi David, Glad you like the videos. Yes the Z1 will work in conjunction you just need to change the z1 in controller manager to work with decks C D. Be careful as if i remember rightly, it will then change fx 3 and 4
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert thanks for the response dave, much appreciated.
Found this late but thanks mate just what I was looking for 👊🏻
I just found the perfect youtube video to get started on the F1. Love how you've explained every feature step by step so concisely.
Best tutorial I've seen thus far!! Keep up the good work bud.
Crushing it D.A.V.E....thanks for your information and help. You are a Guru. I'll be back for more.
Amazing tutorial. I hope NI is paying you for this.
Loved it. This was much needed for all the traktor F1 users. Detailed information. Looking forward to the whole series of these videos on traktor F1.
Thanks D08 glad you liked it.
By far the best tutorial series on the F1, above all else. Love these, very thorough and straight to the point.
Thank you 🙏
Best dj tutorial on youtube! Thank you soo much! :)
Thank You So Much! You just introduced me to a whole new realm of creative possibilities with the Remix Decks and Traktor Capture1
So pleased coz that’s exactly what I wanted to do. Have fun creating and shout if you need anything 😊
I almost bought Roland TR8S but you just trained me on making my own sequences but my F1. Thank you so much!!!! I wish Native instruments would have this type of training on their products.
el mejor tutorial de traktor f1 , gracias DAVE!!!!
Great mini tutorial, very good hands on how to, and with the F1 at my side immediately made it happen.
Keep up the great work.
You just sold this to me in a couple minutes. I was looking for an alternative to the RMX1000 for Traktor and this is incredible. Thank you!!
Thanks. This is so helpful! I got an S4 Mk2 and a couple of F1s a few years back when NI dropped prices to push STEMS but never quite got to where I used them as intended. These tutorials are pitched perfectly to get me using these controllers to make the sounds I want.
Really glad they help Steve. Shout if you need anything more :-)
Happy creating :-)
Just what I was looking for. Thanks!
9:12 LOL 😄 tnx for the video 👍
Epic, thanks for that. Cant wait to watch the other parts. I have an F1 in the post, to stave off the lockdown blues.
I’m glad your bringing this back!
Thanks again Mac. I just think it’s awesome and still a lot of people don’t know about it and it can open your mind to so much when djing
I've had an F1 now since I won it from NI's FB during last Christmas. Now, I could goof off with it, but I really needed something like this tutorial. Thank you very much!
Same here. Won it for a remix contest and had it for 2 years now mostly me thinking of how I want to use it..lol
Wow awesome tutorial thanks! Looking forward to watching the rest in your series.
Thanks Dave, another really great tutorial 🙌
Awesome content Dave, you are really great at this. Hope you have a great set where ever you are jamming 👍👍👍
Love your Geek Level Training!!!❤❤❤
Awesome Tutorials mate. Clear precise instructions
Just ordered an F1 to add to my rig; I appreciate this vid to give me some idea of how to add it to my workflow. Thanks.
Awesome. Glad to be of help 😊
Sir, thank you so much for sharing this video.
you have explained this really well! Now I want an F1 haha!
I love you so much, man! 😩😭 thanks for this video.
I haven't even seen the other 3 vids.
Lol thanks 😊
Thanks so much for this. Great explanation with a bit of humour. ♥️
This was really good and helpful. Thank you :-)
have helped me make my mind up with what I'm buying
Nice tutorial. Excited for the next episodes! :)
Thanks Denise
Just got mine. Very good tutorial THANK YOU SO MUCH!
You’re welcome. Shout if you need any help. 😊
hi dave lockdown dj here bought an f1 on ebay six months ago , just watched your tutorials an im gonna finally plug it in & have a go cheers for the videos there the best on here .
You’re most welcome 🤗
This video convinced me to buy one, keenly looking forward to the 3rd video in the series!
Great glad it helped and inspired. My new baby is starting slowly to get in a routine and when he’s sorted 💥 I’ll be back. Thanks for your patience.
thanks man, now i feel rdy for my new f1 :)
Thank you for these
Great! Thank you! MORE!
Very Well Put together Tutorial..Keep it up. waiting for the next one
Thanks Remi. It’s coming ASAP. 😊
Thanks for this! help me a lot
finally got one of these to complete my setup. CEX selling them really cheap 2nd hand. and mine looks brand new
Thank you friend! I was looking forward to a kick ass F1 tutorial to learn how to use the two I just bought on ebay :-) Perfect tutorial! Thanks!!!
2? Awesome! 😁
Dude you're a legend
Lol thanks 😊
U are amazing! Iv been stumped on how to use the F1. Iv have It for a couple week and this is going to help me a great deal! I feel some great mixes comming along! You are amazing!
Awesome. Looking forward to hearing some great mixes 😊
🤘🏽
Great tutorial!
Thank you!
excellent stuff man, this helped convince me to buy an F1.
Thanks. I hope it helps you create something new. 😊
Super video, nice one DAVE!
Thanks sir
This thing is a beast! It looks so complex that I find myself wondering how to increment my sets but without overdoing it and having to think too much. :)
Hey Luiz
I think you’re right. It’s awesome but can hinder if used unwisely, but that’s the same with over mixing, over effects etc. The best thing is, you can use it in so many ways that you will find a use for it even if it’s just to play your DJ ident.
Great Tutorial, and I'm only on the first one!
subscribed...Great Tutorial
I got this last week and I'm loving it. I am a producer not a dj so this works perfectly for me
Awesome. That’s why Traktor is so good as it spans both production and Dj
thsnks
finally bought one of these for £70 from CEX (much cheaper than ebay). great little gadget, i already want another one. give me so many options.
Looking forward to part 3 hopefully will land soon
Thanks Nick
Me too. My new baby is taking up ALL my time atm. Will get on it ASAP.
helpful thanks
Boss is back! I almost bought one 2 weeks ago, it was 50 neuro second hand, but someone was faster ;D im using x1 with sldzs. (edit) now im sure i will continue lookin for Fone!
Lol hey lucky. Get one dude you won’t regret it 💥 😁
I like the beat
Nice one DAVE. Been waiting for these. Hope you're good. Long time. : )
Thanks Gareth. Been super busy with projects and baby 👶🏻 due so glad to have started these.
Sounds like you've been busy. Great, a Dad...that's awesome dude! Glad to see you doing fresh informative content on the F1..long awaited. Any chance of you going over the Sequencer Deck function of the F1? P.S. I love the new colour of your desk...makes the controllers pop out.
Step Sequencer is one of the videos :-) Glad you like the orange (me too) its a floor protector I bought and cut up so it is hard wearing lol
Brilliant! Haven't used mine yet. Still creating my own loops and one shots and looking forward to the sequencer video. You'll be called DIY Dave if you're not careful...floor protector😎...brilliant recycling there. Leading the way forward.✊ Down to earth and not fancy.✌ Ready to geek out with the F1.🤓
Always 🤓🤘🏼
I appreciate this vid to give me some idea of how to add it to my workflow. Thanks.
What a nice explanation! Still wondering how would i benefit using it with my S2mk3. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Oliver, the next video might tip you over in using it lol 😁
Hey, thanks for the cool, informative video. I was wondering if anybody on the comments could help here. I have a Traktor Audio 6. Using Scratch Pro 2 Timecode Vinyl. Turn tables in to Audio 6 - Out to my Denon prime 4 inputs. With a Traktor X1 connected so i do not have to touch the laptop with Traktor Pro 3 installed. All works 100%. However, i would like to connect my Z1 to be used as the primary mixer instead of the Prime 4. Would like to eliminate the Prime 4 all in all. Any advice how to do this as the Z1 only has outputs and no inputs for the Audio 6...
THANKS TO THE NEW LATES.
Can I use this alongside my XDJ-XZ? 🙂
Q: I hit a snag - when I toggle to step sequencer mode after setting up a sequence, it won't play. There's a single yellow pad and whatever others I selected in blue, but when I hit Browse nothing happens. I tried switching modes, hitting Browse a few times and Shift+Browse - no dice. Help! Does it matter that I have two decks (original S4/Pro 3/PC) in Step Sequencer mode?
hi, i made loops on ableton on 1/16 grid and exported them to make a remix set, i use the remix sets with sync but there is latency issue, the remix decks sound off time, how do i fix that?
Hello I would like to know if we can use the effect of maschine inside of Traktor pro 3 like send and return I use xone 96
Many regards
Wonderful tutorials...Using Remix Dex and Stems are the way to go... I wonder why they never really got wide acceptance?
Thanks.
I think honestly it was lack of exposure and marketing. They are so good and infinite possibilities, yet not a lot of people know the true potential.
Hi Dave, Great videos, have learnt alot from these. Was wondering if there was a part 5 (midi) as mentioned.And if it can be recorded on a daw in midi and then edited 🤔. Thanks again 👍👍👍
Hi G
Unfortunately I haven’t gotten around to it due to…well life. I would love to finish it one day though.
Thanks for watching
I need help desperately, i download the file, unpack it but traktor does not load the file(no file cover either) and don't know what to do.
Can I connect it to my HP Laptop to mix songs on Spotify?
Rave alarm!
thanks a lot im thinking about getting it to complement my S5 and have more hands on control of my remix decks as well as being able to use the step sequencer since im not able to use it with the S5
great idea!
❤🎉
Your traktor vids are the best I've seen! I have one silly question about pro 3:
I have a s4 mk2 and every time I hit the browse button on the controller it sets it into a mode that won't allow me to play with the browser open... if I use the space bar on the computer the browser opens but I can still play songs? I want my button on my s4 to act like my space bar!!!! How do I do that?
Thanks for the kind words. That’s odd. Would you mind sending me a little video to digitalandvinylexpert@hotmail.com and I’ll take a look :-)
There are no videos or instructions on cable connection of the F1 to a DJ controller.to a computer. how do you connect where and what? What is connected to what first?
Hey great video. Just one question before I buy, can you please advise if the F1 X1 & Z1 will work with virtual dj 8.
Many thanks.
Thanks Shay
I haven’t got VDJ8 so I couldn’t say if they are compatible but someone on here might know.
This is an excellent video. @Dave Digital and Vinyl Expert - could you have a normal mixer (4 channels) with a Xone K2 (4 channels) and use the F1 as one of the channels on the K2 and have the sample deck then 4 channels of its own via the F1? I.e. can you use the K2 with the F1?
Thanks and Andre and yes you can 😊
Super tutorial.Hands on wit practical application is the sweet spot. Also I'm loving jungle warrior.So if I'm running my decks (A & B) as track decks and my BPM is at 180 and I load the remix decks with Jungle warrior can I keep the BPM constant upon loading?I think the default was 169?
Yes you can as long as everything is beat gridded correctly. :-)
Thanks for the content DAVE! Any real experience using F1 together with S2? That's my setup at the moment, usually I would perform with s2 (and traktor pro 3). Now after getting f1 I didn't realise before that f1 will be mapped for 1 deck. So if I play normal tracks on track decks A and B using built in S2 mapping then I have to map S3 to DECK C or D and then my biggest issue is that a lot things have to be done with the mouse(disatvanted of having 2 CHANNEL controller yeah).
Simple question here: any good mappings on how to perform 2 track decks plus 1 remix/stem deck at the same time and using only S2 and F1? Cheers
High Karolis, I love the S2 and F1 together as you don’t need to worry about having another channel on your S2 as the F1 will do it all.
How I advise you setting it up is have the Crossfader turned off for deck c or d (depending on which you have the remix deck on, or both). Then with the F1 you can load, monitor, trigger and everything else you need to do without worrying about doing anything on the S2.
Shout if you need more explanation:-)
can you capture a loop from a track that is playing live, if so what are the appropriate settings for snap/quantize?
Absolutely. Turn on the loop on that deck and then capture using the F1.
Best way to get it all nice and tight is to have sync on all decks. Have snap on (after making sure the beatgrid is correct) so you get an even loop.
Hi dave, you mentioned to watch the phase meter with the remix decks. I am having a weird issue where my remix deck C won't sync with track decks A or B. I have remix deck C sync on, quantize on set to 1 beat, beatsync on and the master clock internal set so none of decks A, B or C are the master. My remix deck C will only sync properly when I play the first sample (beat count is 1.1.1). Any new sample played after does not sound beat matched. The samples are beat gridded correctly, as when i load them into a track deck they sync fine. I tried a sample in A, track in B, same sample in remix deck C. The sample in remix deck C was slightly lagging the same sample in track deck A. Any ideas?? I posted on NI forum too. Thanks.
Feel free to send me a video to digitalandvinylexpert@hotmail.com and i will take a look for you 😉
Excellent! How about setting up one shots via tracks in Traktor and adding them to a Remix Deck on the S4 MK3?
Thanks Ron, Yeah should have really mentioned that as well LOL. So much to remember. I'll do a side video of all the things I've forgotten and post it as well.
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert - You Da Man! All of your videos are on point! Checking you out everyday! Like those stickers that you have on your S4 platters!
Do you have a video on using Machine 2 software and Maschine Jam?
Unfortunately not.
My wife just bought me a NI Kontrol S2 for Christmas, I haven't mixed in about 15 years, can this work as an add on for that unit for Stems etc?, or will my unit cover all of that?, bear in mind I haven't set it up yet due to space constraints, thanks!
Absolutely. If you see my other parts in this series, I cover the stems as well. Thanks for watching.
HEY DAVE question when making you remix decks do you do them and name them by BPM... it would sound crazy trying to put in remix that was 120 with a track that was 130 cause with sync on that track would be playing to fast.... so do you try to play remix decks similar with the BPM you are currently in cause it is crazy having a remix deck with BPM all over the place
Great question. That way is a very sensible way if you are making all loops that need to be beat grid. You could however mix 120 with 130, set the key locks and set the master clock to 125 so you meet in the middle. 5 bpm is an acceptable difference and you wouldn’t hear much difference.
Sometimes it’s fun to push them and see what happens but if you start the way you said then you can’t go wrong.
Ask anymore questions whenever 😊
U r videos always awesome and self explained 🤩😄👌🥰
I really learned from you a lot thanks man 💓
Quick question can i use this as midi controller and map it on ableton live daw
To record and edit sounds at the same time while I record my podcast
Thanks for the kind words and glad they have helped you.
You can turn this into midi mode and map to ableton. The best way is you can go to ableton turn to midi mode and do your thang and then flick to traktor and turn back to normal mode and control the remix decks. There will be some getting used it and restrictions but great idea.
Thanks Dave really appreciate it 😄
I am about to get it and DDJ-SB3 or ddj 200
Still deciding
But really really thanks for your reply 👍
Anytime.
If it helps I personally would get the sb3 if nothing else to have use of the fx at the top.
well DAVE thanks for these tutorials, they are awesome. BUT i cant seem to pass the first step for three days now. I have searched the whole internet and no answer nor fix to my issue. I cant seem to get the NI remix paks to work in traktor pro 3. I downloaded the remix sets from NI, loaded them into track collection in traktor, they o appear there in terms of titles but they have exclamation mark on the beginning and when loaded into a remix deck i get the following message : "can not play due to a missing or corrupt file'. I dont get how can these be missing nor corrupt when i got them from NI and i loaded them from my folder into traktor. If anyone can help i would be very greatful as i couldnt find a fix for this after trying everything possible that has been posted n the internet
Hi how have you got your remix folder set up?
Dave do think this would work if i was to use a midi connector that plugs into RJ45 PORT and it work
Hi Keith tbh I’m not sure as I don’t know if the Ethernet can work the same. There is an Allen and Heath K2 with cat 5 ports but they are for linking other devices together, but definitely worth a look.
If you do manage to get it working I’d love to know.
Hey best F1 tutorials around!
Question: How can I disable my Remix Decks C&D from also playing my Cue Points on Tracks Decks A&B? It seems that when I'm on the C&D Pads, they still trigger the A&B Cue Points for some reason...
Thank you.
That’s VERY bizarre. If you want can you send me a video of it doing it to dave@digitalandvinylexpert.com and I’ll try and help you. 😊
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert Sent, thanks in advance!
Hey Dave I have two F1 and Im really interested in get one F1 in user mode to play with the step sequencer in deck C , for example, and for the other one F1 in midi mode running the Endo's Fx mapping in midi mode, Is this posible? And How? Best reggards from Spain!!!
Hi Juan
Yeah you should be able to. Set the midi one first and then load the sequencer into the other deck and it should work.
For the traktor kontrol F1: Are there any digital download tutorial video free or for a small price?
No. That’s why I did them.
Do u have a patrion ma bro? I need to say thank u PROPERLY. you tought me a MASTER CLASS WAAAAAY BETTER than any course
That’s very kind Hatim I’m glad I’ve help :-)
I don’t have anyway to donate, but your kind words mean even more.
Can the F1 be used alone to control traktor? I need to trigger/beatmatch
It can.
DAVE - CZcams needs more quality instructional content just like this. Thank you soooo much for covering everything bruv! I am a huge fan of the F1 and enjoy learning more about it (thanks to you). Now this question I have is more software related and I'm hoping you can help me out here - My question is regarding the saving of the remix sets. I checked in my Traktor settings and I have the box checked to auto save the remix sets. It will save a remix set but it seems when I start a new remix set, it overides the previously saved one. Any ideas?
Hi Andrew
Thanks for the kind words.
Auto save doesn’t work the way I want it to so I have it switched off and do it manually. That way I can rename it as well.
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert Manually save it? I didn’t know you could. I’ll try to figure this out and I’ll give this a go.
If you click on the deck letter, at the bottom you will see save remix deck/set. :-)
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert that simple! Thank you again mate
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert Hi Dave, Andrew here again mate. I've got the F1 down pat for the most part (thanks to your great tutorials!), however I'm puzzled as to why my one shots that I don't want synced, like "let's get the party started with DJ DAVE" is sped up and not playing at normal track speed even though I have the sync off in that particular cell. Could you help me out?
Do you think it is a good idea to connect two Traktor F1 with my Traktor S4 controller?
That is exactly my set up on certain gigs. It gives the flexibility to do pretty much everything in traktor.
Hi Dave, congrats for the tuto. Just a quick Q : I noticed you triggered Stop by holding Shift and a mute button. Is this a specific midi mapping ? Cause it's been some weeks I am looking a way to stop a remix deck without using my laptop keyboard in order to load another remix set. thanks !
Thanks Patrick.
The mute buttons at the bottom of the F1 can be mute then shift and mute makes that column stop. You can change that in preferences to be stop and then shift makes it a mute.
This is a standard function that will automatically be there when you plug in the F1 BUT you cannot stop the full deck using the the controller unfortunately. So consider your ‘load into stopped deck’ preference when using remix decks.
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert Thanks , too bad there i snot a native function to stop the full deck. I set up the load into stopped deck feature as you suggested
Yeah definitely that’s my one peeve with the F1 otherwise it’s pretty flawless.
How do you do this ? is it in the Traktor Controller setup tool ? Or the controller managment ?
Just the set up tool and double check you have the correct firmware as well 😊
Hey Dave is there any way to capture a loop into a remix deck straight from Traktor? Is there a capture button in the Traktor Interface...That is, without the F1?
There isn’t a capture button BUT all you have to do is make an active loop and then use your mouse to click in the title and drag down into another deck. If you get stuck email me 😊
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert Oh thanks! Click in the Title... I was trying to click and drag the loop itself!
Lol yeah that would make sense but I found out the hard way 🤓
Dave - Massive Fan of your channel mate - great vid. I am buying a Z1/F1/X1 next week so bear w me - is it possible to capture a sample of a track, save it in memory and then use it over two different tracks playing on Deck A and B?
Thanks 21 much appreciated. Yea you can capture part of a song, this saves to your traktor library and then you can use it in a remix deck (or track deck) whenever you want.
Hope you have fun when they arrive :-)
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert Thanks Dave! Sorry just had another follow up q - Given my Mac will have only 2 USB ports and the Z1 will have to be plugged into one of them, is there a recommended USB Hub that works well for Traktor? I'll be buying 3 native cables (usb b to usb c) for all the controllers - and the remaining two on the cables will plug into a usb c hub? Since NI say "some hub brands may work" was wondering if you can rec a particular brand you use for this setup?
No need to apologise, I’m happy to help.
I don’t use a usb c hub I’m afraid I use this one to plug all my controllers into
ORICO 36W 10-Port Aluminium USB... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KBT8DUY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert Cheers Bruv - you're a legend and an inspiration! Can't wait to see all your vids rn on a binge and can't wait for more! PS: I was jamming out to Phunk Investigation ln, heard it from you ofc first haha. All the best from the States!
Much appreciated. Glad to be of help and shout if you need. Hope to be back soon with more videos. Covid has been tough.
Big up you and the states. Want to gig over there soon.