User's Manual

7. TUTORIALS

The tutorials in this section introduces you the several functions and features of the S2. The follow-

ing list provides you with an overview of the tutorials including the link to it:

• Browsing and Loading Tracks: By having your music imported in TRAKTOR, you can use

the Browse controls on the S2 to find tracks for your mix. When loading a track into a Deck,

TRAKTOR starts to analyze the track, calculating its exact tempo and key information. From

this analysis, TRAKTOR creates the Beatgrid and the Waveform. This information is then stor-

ed for the track in the Track Collection. For more information, refer to Browsing and Loading

Tracks.

• Controlling Track Playback: The S2 lets you control the playback of your tracks using trans-

port controls and the Jog Wheels. For more information, refer to Controlling Track Playback.

• Adjusting Levels: The Mixer lets you adjust volumes of your tracks and tweak the frequency

bands of the audio signals using the equalizer. For more information, refer to Adjusting Volume

Levels, and Using the Equalizer to Tweak Your Sound.

• Adjusting Tempo: You can use the TEMPO faders to adjust the tempo on each Deck manual-

ly. The TEMPO faders can be operated in two modes. For more information, refer to Adjusting

Track Tempo.

• Locking Key of Tracks: When adjusting the track tempo, then the pitch changes accordingly.

Using Keylock you can adjust the track tempo without changing the pitch. For more informa-

tion, refer to Locking the Key of Tracks.

• Working with Mixer FX: You can modulate the sound of your tracks using Mixer FX. For more

information, refer to Playing with Mixer Effects.

• Working with Cue Points: By triggering stored Hotcues from the Pads, you are able to jump

to specific sections within the track. For more information, refer to Playing with Cue Points.

• Working with Loops: To extend the playback of tracks or to loop a specific part in a track, you

can make use of the looping functions on your S2. For more information, refer to Playing with

Loops.

• Snap Mode and Quantize Mode: In order to precisely place Cue Points, Loops and jumps

within tracks without loosing the sync, use Snap mode and Quantize mode. For more informa-

tion, refer to Snap Mode and Quantize Mode.

• Using Flux and Reverse mode: Flux mode and Reverse mode allow you to create a parallel

playhead that you can use to perform with Hotcues and Loops. The parallel playhead ensures

you don't lose the original track playhead position in the track. For more information, refer to

Using Flux and Reverse Modes.

• Previewing Tracks using the CUE Channel: The CUE channel and its controls on the Mixer

enable you to preview your tracks and your sound adjustments before you transition to the next

track. For more information, refer Previewing Tracks using the CUE Channel.

• Working with the Preparation List: TRAKTOR's Browser allows you to prepare for your next

mix. The S2 has a dedicated control so you can easily add tracks to the Preparation List. For

more information, refer to Working with the Preparation List.

• Adding Samples to Your Mix: You can perform and remix your music by triggering the first

four Loops or One-shot Samples of Remix Decks C and D, with the Pads. For more informa-

tion, refer to Adding Samples to Your Mix.

Tutorials