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▪ Bend Sensitivity: by default set to 50%; adjust the Tempo bend sensitivity and check in
real time if the change accommodates you better.
▪ Scratch Sensitivity: by default set to 50%; adjust the Scratch sensitivity and check in real
time if the change accommodates you better.
▪ Bend Invert: by default deactivated; swiping to the left slows playback down momentarily.
If activated, swiping to the left nudges playback forward.
▪ Scratch Invert: by default activated; swiping to the left advances playback position in the
track. If deactivated, swiping to the left goes back in a track.
▪ Shift + Touch to Scratch: by default deactivated, holding the SHIFT button +swiping within
the Touch Strip performs an absolute seek. If activated, holding the SHIFT button +swip-
ing within the Touch Strip performs a scratch effect or backspin.
6.4 Calibrate
Calibration ensures that each control allows adjustments over their full range and with maxi-
mum precision. These settings are precisely calibrated during production, although they might
need to be recalibrated over the lifetime of your S8 unit. Recalibration is necessary when a
control ceases to allow you to set actual minimum and maximum values.
Calibration is done in groups of control elements, just click the corresponding Recalibrate but-
ton:
▪ FX Knobs: for recalibrating the FX knobs on both FX Units 1 and 2.
▪ Short Faders: for recalibrating the Slot Volume Faders.
▪ FX Knobs: for recalibrating the FX knobs on both FX Units 1 and 2.
▪ Short Faders: for recalibrating the Slot Volume Faders.
▪ Mixer Knobs: for recalibrating EQ (HI, MID, LOW) and FILTER knobs.
▪ Mixer Fader: for recalibrating the channel faders.
▪ Crossfader: for recalibrating the Crossfader.
▪ FX Knobs: for recalibrating the FX knobs on both FX Units 1 and 2.
▪ Mixer Knobs: for recalibrating EQ (HI, MID, LOW) and FILTER knobs.
Preferences Pane in TRAKTOR
Calibrate
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