User Manual

1 Welcome to the World of TRAKTOR KONTROL S8!
Thank you for choosing TRAKTOR KONTROL S8.
What is TRAKTOR KONTROL S8?
TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 provides a direct tactile interface to TRAKTOR PRO's features and al-
lows you to achieve more with the controller hardware so you have to do less on your computer
screen.
Whether you intend to perform and remix live with TRAKTOR, use S8 as a stand-alone mixer
with turntables or CD decks or a combination of both; S8 has you covered!
S8 enables performance in various live situations, combining the power of computer-based
DJing with the immediacy and flow you need to focus on your audience.
1.1 Where to Start
TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 installation provides you with many information sources. These are in-
tended to be read in the following sequence to ensure easy access for users of all skill levels:
▪ TRAKTOR Getting Started
▪ TRAKTOR Manual
▪ TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Manual (this document)
Your First Stop: Getting Started
This document guides you through configuration of TRAKTOR to work with a hardware control-
ler by means of the Setup Wizard, as well as importing music into your Track Collection. After-
wards, it introduces you to TRAKTOR's basic concepts and workflows and helps you set up
your system correctly.
Welcome to the World of TRAKTOR KONTROL S8!
Where to Start
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