User's Manual

2.2. Documentation Resources

Native Instruments provides many information sources regarding TRAKTOR KONTROL S2. The

main resources to get you started are:

• TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Manual: This manual guides you through the hardware and soft-

ware setup process to get the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 system up and running. Additionally,

by providing task-based tutorials, it offers a practical approach to using your TRAKTOR KON-

TROL S2.

• TRAKTOR PRO 3 Manual: For in-depth information on all features provided by the TRAKTOR

software, refer to the TRAKTOR PRO 3 Manual.

2.3. In this Document

What you are reading now is the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Manual. This manual is structured as

follows:

• Concepts quickly introduces you to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 user interface and its main

areas, both on the hardware side and software side.

• Setting up TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 guides you through the process of setting up your TRAK-

TOR KONTROL S2 system and importing your music into TRAKTOR.

• TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 Overview is an extensive reference of all hardware control elements

to be found on your TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 hardware controller. Whenever you are unsure

about the functionality of a particular control element, you will find all the necessary information

here.

• Mixing Your First Tracks using SYNC is a quickstart tutorial introducing you the main steps of

mixing your first tracks using the SYNC function.

• Tutorials contains a collection of short tutorials, showing you how to work with the individual

areas of the controller. This also includes the tutorial of manually aligning tracks using the Jog

Wheels. For more information, refer to Mixing Tracks Using Jog Wheels

• Preferences explains how to open the Preferences in TRAKTOR and introduces the options to

customize the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 for particular needs.

• Adding a Microphone shows you how to integrate TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 with your studio or

live setup, in various configurations.

• Setting the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 as Your Default Audio Interface describes how to use the

audio interface of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 as the default audio device of your computer.

• Specification gives you the technical specifications of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 controller.

Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL S2