Traktor Pro Guide - Preferences Pt 1/4: Audio Setup + Timecode Configuration
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
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In this new four-part video tutorial series, Dubspot Instructor and Native Instruments DJ product specialist Mike Henderson aka DJ Endo breaks down everything you ever wanted to know about Native Instruments' Traktor 2 preferences. Throughout the series, Endo will be exploring Traktor's inner-workings and explaining the myriad of features and creative DJing possibilities Traktor offers.
In part 1 of the series, Endo walks us through Traktor audio setup and timecode configuration, revealing all the nuts and bolts and showing you how to make Traktor work the way you want it. The following summary is a exert taken from Endo's previous mega-post Traktor Pro Preferences Guide (which you can read in its entirety here bit.ly/zHspLV)
Tracklisting:
Tiger Stripes - Crossroads [My Favorite Robot Records]
Tanner Ross - B side [No. 19 Music]
Odd Parents - Silk & Wine [Ellum Audio]
Hey man, Every knob on the DJM 900 is MIDI assignable. You would make a new mapping in preferences - controller manager. Assign the in and out ports to the DJM 900, then click Add In to go through all the MIDI assignable commands. You would assign the EQ's to the Knobs and the volume faders to the channel faders on the DJM 900. Try it out and play with it, if you have any more questions about this I'm here :)
If you have the latest version of Traktor Scratch Pro 2, the timecode setup window is in Preferences - Timecode Setup. It's the 5th menu down in the Preferences Window. You can check the inputs in the timecode setup window or in the input routing section of the preferences.
Yes if your using internal mixing mode, you can plug an 1/8" cable into your computer into any speakers and the sound will come through the speakers as long as you're using the right kind of cable and the speakers are set up correctly.
Yes you can use timecode with the S4. Plug the Turntables into the S4's inputs, set the inputs to phono. Then for the decks you want to control, set the inputs to Inputs of the S4. You will now get tracking from the vinyl.
If you have a SCRATCH version of Traktor you can use timecode vinyl control. You can use the Hercules for extra MIDI control but make sure you plug the turntables into a SCRATCH CERTIFIED audio interface such as the Traktor Audio 6.
The single FX and group FX midi commands are combined now in one menu. Click "Add In" then choose "FX Unit". For Single FX the commands are called Knob 1, Knob 2, Knob 3, Dry/Wet, and Button 1,2,3
We all have very diverse musical tastes. I don't like Pop EDM but a lot of students I have are into that sound, and some of our teachers as well.
You need to install the audio drivers for the Traktor S2 to get it to work. You can download the S2 Audio drivers from the Native Instruments website or from the service center located in applications / native instruments / service center.
Choose "Built in Output" as your soundcard (in Preferences - Audio Setup), then go to your output routing section and choose whatever output you want to listen to (monitor / master in internal mode or individual decks in external mode) . Set that output to Output L and Output R
super super video my friend i spent hours tryna figure out and this fixed it. THANKS
Endo you seem way cool. Cant wait to start school there next winter
This is easily the best video for traktor noobs on the net!
You need to install the drivers for whatever sound card your using (such as the Traktor S2) for it to show up in the Audio Device menu in preferences - audio setup.
You can MIDI map the key knob to any button or knob on any of your MIDI controllers or keyboard.
keep your needles clean and switch the playback mode to relative mode by clicking on the relative mode button (the button with out the tonearm)
Check that your drivers are up to date for whatever device you're using and also make sure your using cables that aren't broken. If you still have problems call native instruments tech support
First of all, I want to say I love the videos. I wanted to ask you all at DubSpot a question. Would it be possible for you all to make a video for devices such as the DJM T1 or any other Traktor certified devices and go over how to utilize these in light of the frequent updates that have been made to Traktor. There are vids out there that walk you through the firmware updates and tsi mapping files out there, however, there isn't much in showing the functionality and usefulness of such changes.
Im really exited for the rest of this series! Thank you.
@alexandr9968 The tracks in this video are Tiger Stripes - Crossroads, Tanner Ross - B side and Odd Parents - Silk & Wine - Endo
Yes DJM T1 owner here also, i know the new kid is the Z2, but show us some love.
What soundcard are you using? I would always recommend using a Native Instruments audio interface to get the best compatibility. However Traktor will work with pretty much every audio interface. Some soundcards might not let you change latency.
Thanks alot Endo, Dubspot 👌
Those are Oyaide USB Cables. They are a Japanese Electronics company who make amazing RCA and USB cables. The cables are called "D+ Oyaide cables"
reali helpful vid thanks from south africa
+Mark Dillon I found the problem I had my mixer set to digital input instead of analog. Since I am using vinyl decks. The mixer I got from a friend who uses cd decks so that was my issue.
You can't change the direction unless your mapping it in MIDI mode. Why would you want to change the directions (just curious). I'd recommend for everyone with an S4 to CALIBRATE their controller for the best performance. This is under Preferences - Traktor Kontrol S4. You should calibrate your controller before gigs too just to make sure everything on the controller matches the software perfectly.
Hey DJ Endo, love the videos, really helped me with getting started with traktor :) I just have one main issue that I could possibly live with, but rather not. I have an issue with the tempo, for example the screen it will say "101bpm" and if I turn the bpm down say -2, it will still say '101' rather than 99. The tempo still changes, sometimes begins to skip a little but nothing bad. Is there a way to make traktor tell me what the bpm is actually on rather than the original bpm? Thanks :)
Of course Traktor Scratch Pro is compatible with the Audio 8. All Traktor products are compatible with all Native Instruments audio interfaces.
Currently you get the full version of Traktor Scratch Pro if you buy any Native Instruments soundcard or DJ Controller!
deepen my knowledge thx. been there last year for mixing and mastering course @ NYC dope!!!!
Thank you Endo.
@DeeJayEndo The thing is, that I have the latest version 2.1.2 and use the new MK2 TC vinyls, so a downgrade is no option.
But thanks for your reply, I will call them if there's no other solution.
I have a problem with traktor. It doesn't save the In and Outputrouting. It used to save it automatically, but since 5 days ago, it doesn't. I hav no idea what's wrong, but now I have to import a tsi on every start, which is very annoying.
Thanks for the help guys!
Check out part 3 of this video series on how to turn on / off decks C & D and also check out my Traktor F1 video at the part where I show how to turn a track deck into a remix deck.
I would say yes since it has multi-core's but if it gives you any cpu problems turn it off
The benefit of using timecode is you have hands on control over your music using timecode vinyl or CDs
Make sure the drivers are up to date for your soundcard. Also make sure the cables your using are working cables. Then select the soundcard in the Traktor Preferences - Audio Setup - Device menu. Then go to output and configure the outputs for all decks (in External Mixing Mode), or for the Master / Monitor (in Internal Mixing Mode). More info on how to configure the audio settings and all other settings can be found in my 4 part Traktor preferences video on the Dubspot CZcams Channel.
Holy shit what a great teacher!!!!
great video, thanks a lot!!!!
The reason internal recordings might sound better than external recordings (recorded from a mixer) is because your possibly degrading the audio by running it through cables, into a soundcard, through more cables, then into a mixer, through more cables, then back into a sound card. A recording will only sound as good as the worst thing in the signal chain, so if anything is weak in the signal chain the recording will get worse. Your cartrages don't affect audio quality at all, just tracking.
Thank you for the tutorial, is it very clear.
The 'only' problem I am facing is that I need to use two different sound cards:
The on board sound card for the audience and my Usb thumb sound card for headphone. But I'm not getting it done, to select 2 sound cards at THE SAME TIME to mix...
Do you have any idea what i should do?
Alright Endo-Here's my question. When loading new tracks in a track deck, the volume will be super loud-typically if I'm just leaving the cross fader on the S4 in the middle.(say, if I'm not mixing,but throwing tracks up into channels for laying out markers).I could have the volume sliders way down,yet the volume cranks out. -Mosaic
can you plug in a cable from your computer to one of your speakers and the audio will come out of the speakers? or will it just come out of the computer speakers?
I’m having trouble with my S4MK2 for some time now and would like some help. My set up wizard tells me missing TSIs when I click on it. Any reasons why. I’ll continue to watch the video.
Check your input and output routing (see video) ;-) Do you have Traktor SCRATCH? If not you won't be able to use Timecode.
You need to set your output routing to "Internal" mode in preferences - output routing.
hey man great video. Where did you get your green usb from? hope you can help thank you
You need to change the mixing mode to internal by going to preferences - output routing and change the mixing mode to internal. In external mode, the volume faders and crossfader won't work.
Hey Mike, Dj Endo, I wanted to go the inexpensive Rane 12 route and not worry about control vinyl and needles so I purchased some Numark v7 control decks. Will these work with NI Tractor Scratch Pro software? I am using a NI Kontrol z2 mixer. On Serato there is a "INTERNAL MODE" when not using control vinyl...is there a control setting in the TRAKTOR CONTROL PREFERENCES that will allow these decks to operate with the software and mixer? Thank you, desperately frustrated! Jeffrey "DJ AnoNYmous".
You should upgrade to the latest version of Traktor Pro 2 (currently the latest version is 2.6.4). The version you have is a couple of years old.
Why does my recordings sound better when recording in "internal mode"and not as good when using timecodes??
I am at a loss.
I here people talking about "It doesn't matter what cartridge you use".if i use a cartridge that outputs higher than what im using at the moment (6mv),would i not get a better clearer,detailed recording?
What do you guys think?
cheers.
hi endo
im buying a djm 900 and have traktor pro 2 and going to plug in the 900 to traktor threw usb.
I just want to use the djm 900 as a normal mixer in traktor for faders and hi lo mids and use my kontrol x1 for controlling: play cue sync loop and efx. is this possible. IF not how would i set up the djm 900 just to control the mixer in traktor and my kontrol x1 for everything else in traktor. Thnx !
i subscribed. learned so much from your vids.
maybe u can show how to do this on a vid.
jg
im using tracktor a6, i was able to make it work. i have a new problem lol i cant make get to recordi a good mix. i watched the part of the video several times, i chose external mix bc of my equipment , but when i pick source a , b ,c, etc if i pick input a records perfect deck a and star playing deck b and crossfade it it would get any signal from the other deck and its the same viceversa when i pick inpout b can get to make both decks to records the sounds
I have a s4 mk3 and traktor pro, i want to set up turntables so that i have control over 4 decks?? Do i need to install an external sound Card as well as the built in one on the s4? I have the traktor soundcard, but haveny used it since switching from a pioneer mixer to the s4
External control will this be something other than the mixer ?
Hi, i have a question, i have bought Traktor Pro 2, if i buy the audio 6 or 10, will i also need to buy Traktor scratch pro so i can use timecode vinyl and cd, or will I still be able to use it on traktor pro 2?T
We get a lot of requests for T1 support. Pioneer should show you all some love! What's the problem your experiencing?
great video!! so much better than the one by NI
Hello Mike, I have a question, I have a DN-HC4500 with the latest Traktor Pro software but my problem is that when I try to Cue a song say on the first beat and then I hit the Cue button it does not Cue - It moves back a little. - Can you help me with this?
Sorry are we able to use 4 turntable witn traktor or we need 2cd and 2 turntable
OK,. Need help with this. Traktor S2, microphone always worked when engaged. Now nothing comes out even with gain all the way up. I know the mic and cords still work as I tested them on another system. Any advice?
Hi, I recently upgraded to traktor scratch pro and planning to use the jog wheel for now with the S4. Can I use the timecode with this? I noticed that the calibration window is not showing anything. I have output routing set to internal, input routing all of them set to "not connected". need help, pls.
Is it possible to assign 'key' to any of the 'gain' knobs ?
nice vid man.
on the audio 4 can you hook up one mixer and two turntables?
Do you recomend use a 48000 hz???
What sample rate and latency settings do u recommend for a regular Macbook?
Great video, I have checked the box "load next track when flipping record" but for some reason when I flip the record the track does not go to the next track it just remains in the same track. Any idea why this happens?.
Install the drivers and make sure the USB cable you're using works
Just starting out using TP2, I have a Pioneer djm 850. Do I still need to use my Audio 10 as noticed in your tutorial?
Or just direct connection TP2 via MBP to mixer? For a DVS setup
soooo if i have a traktor control s2 and i get one of the audio 2,4,6,8 or 10, will i be able to use my s2 as my mixer with time coded vinyl?
hey dud is traktor scratch pro and audio 8 compatible? im pretty sure its the original traktor scratch i'm also using a behringer ddm4000 mixer.
which FX is to turn on "SINGLE effect" in mapping . i mapped out the GROUP effect , but can't find the SINGLE knob/button to map it wit my midi controler?
hey dj endo am using traktor s2 and I don't have a sample deck in my traktor what should i do
Hey guys do you have any tips on configuration with a pc?
This is great but i use the Traktor S8 do i need to buy an audio interface, I thought the S8 already had a built in audio interface?
Good Afternoon @Dubspot. I have the Traktor 3 and when I open the program, I get a screen that says: "Missing Controller TSi". And it won't let me open the SETUP WIZARD option. Do you happen to have any ideas to fix that? I am very desperate and I cannot find the answer. Thank you very much and greetings from Mexico!!! :)
What are the benefits of what?
yeah i totally agree...
I want that t-shirt!
Hi! I´ve got a question. I´m just starting and practising. I wanna know how do i choose the deck in which i want to operate with the cues. I´m preparing them whether in one or the other but i wanna make the choice (A or B) to play for instance alive. Does that make sense?
Can someone please do a video walk through from start finish on how to set up an external mixer and turntables to the audio 6 for pc in English and how to set up the software traktor scratch pro 2 so that both turntables are fully functional and working. As well give a brief description on how to get started loading up songs to each turntable and how to navigate through the music library and transferring my iTunes music to the traktor scratch pro 2 software. Ive searched high in low and now has posted a video in English using the Audio 6. Please link post to me thank you!
I have audio 8 and i use 2 Denon S1000s with the Denon x100 mixer but traktor does not recognize my equipment and its plugged in right. Help please!
I do have an old Tractor S2 and I need to now if i do use a clable jack to rca i will be able to use 4 speackers instead of 2 .Cos it has just 2 jack exit and 2 rcs.Also i need to know about if i can use turntable and microphone too cos the option input channel it said not supported.
audio 8 not appearing in the 'audio setup' panel of preferences..? any help?
i have a problems in my timecode setup because the sound play fast all tracks when i play with vinyl timecode, my controller is a DJM T1 PIONEER can u help me?
i have a problem with my crossfader and volume knobs, they don't come up on traktor and when i move them on my s2 nothing happens? do i just have it on a random setting or? please help! :o
I just got my Traktor S2 MK2, I downloaded all the updates, plugged into the output 1 & 2 with an RCA adapter that converts to regular speaker, all the lights are orange and I can't use the "main level" knob to change the volume and have to use the button on the back and it has to be on booth. The alert sign is on and I don't know how to fix this or what to really fix
i love this!!!!!
can i use hercules rmx with aduio 6,and traktor scratch control vinyl mk2?
Dj endo just got the traktor s2 i have the logitech z506 sorround Sound speaker system works well connected tu my laptop but cant hear noting when i connect my pioneer HDj-5000w to the phone jack .. i tried in the audio and ooutput in the settings and can hear from the speakers online or when i move the settings i can only hear from the headsets just wanted to know what i needed like cables o setting so i can hear from both! hopefully you can help or if i need the Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 so they both work thanks :)
Hi there I gave a question why my Mac 10.13 doesn't recognize my audio 4dj
i have the same problem :( do you know anything about it??
Im using my laptop with Windows 7, a new Traktor Kontrol S2, im having trouble getting it to work on Traktor Pro 2 v2.6,i dont fully understand the audio configuration part,more specifically output routing, and input routing. I plan on using just my laptop and the S2 with headphones connected so i only hear audio in the headphones. please assist :), i've also got a proper mapping scheme downloaded and setup too
yes you can.
I dont now why, but my wizard does not offer me the Kontrol S2 option, it only offers 3 options, which none is the Traktor S2. How can I fix this? Thanks :)
hello DJ Endo :)
traktor por can run on the U46mk2 card from mixvibes??
my DJM T1 no have option for chose my sample rate it´s only 48hz and my tracks play like 45rpm, what can i do?
Hi, can both the master outs on an S4 MK1 be used at the same time. for instance I want to have one master out for the system and the other to go to my phone using the Rode SC4 so I can do live broadcasts. Any help would be great.
thx Endo
dj endo I have a numark 4 trak and 2 pioneers PLX 1000'S DECKS with control vinyl mk2 red. I was told by NI I can use my numark 4 trak as a interface to get traktor 3 to interact with the decks so far no haps any suggestions?
quick question I'm having a ton of problems with tk2 collection giving me errors on every song I want to play saying is corrupted or missing or can't be played, I know my music is all good cause I buy it from promo only so corrupted? don't think so... I'm using tk 2.6.8 and didn't have this problem before with other versions so i'm thinking in going back to maybe 2.6 or something... any tips on this one? got 2 parties this week and can'tdj like this... contacting NI is impossible takes for ever any help would appreciate thanks!