User Manual

5 Common Setups
In addition to being a fully integrated TRAKTOR controller and audio interface, S8 can work in
a mixed setup with turntables or CD players and can even serve as a pure 4-channel DJ mixer
without any connection to TRAKTOR.
This chapter provides setup information for these different scenarios as well as how to connect
microphones.
In order to make use of TRAKTOR's SCRATCH functionality by using turntables or CD
Players, additional Timecode vinyl or CDs are required. These are not included in the S8
product box, but can be purchased separately from the Native Instruments website
Prerequisites
▪ The TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 software is installed and activated as described in the
TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Setup Guide.
▪ The S8 is set up as described in the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Setup Guide.
▪ The S8 is switched off and its Power Supply is disconnected from the power socket.
▪ The amplification system or active speakers connected to the S8 are switched off.
▪ All channel faders and volume knobs on the S8 are turned to minimum position.
If you intend to connect turntables to the S8, refer to section ↑5.1, Connecting Turntables.
If you intend to connect CD Players to the S8, refer to section ↑5.2, Connecting CD Players.
5.1 Connecting Turntables
To integrate your turntables in your TRAKTOR set:
Common Setups
Connecting Turntables
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