Manual
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Welcome to the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1! ...................................................................... 6 2 Safety Considerations ................................................................................................ 7 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware ......................................................................... 9 3.1 3.2 4 Warning ..............................................................................................
Table of Contents 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.1.4 6.1.5 7 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 28 7.1 7.2 7.3 8 Solving Hardware-related Problems ........................................................................................... 28 USB Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 28 7.2.1 USB 2.0 required .............................
Welcome to the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1! 1 Welcome to the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1! Dear Native Instruments Customer, Thank you for purchasing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1, and for your continued trust in Native Instruments products. The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 is a dedicated TRAKTOR software controller for DJ's and was designed by the creators of TRAKTOR for perfect software integration. These are: ▪ Superior buttons and knobs provide the feeling of high-end hardware.
Safety Considerations Warning 2 Safety Considerations The following sections contain important information regarding the use of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 hardware. Please read them thoroughly before you start to use the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1. 2.1 Warning 2.2 Caution 2.3 Important Notes ▪ The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 hardware contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open it, or attempt to disassemble or modify any internal hardware.
Safety Considerations Important Notes ▪ Serial number location: The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 serial number is located on the bottom of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 hardware. ▪ Disposal notice: Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some other reason come to the end of its useful life, please observe all regulations of your country that relate to the disposal of electronic products. ▪ Copyright: Native Instruments GmbH 2011. All rights reserved.
The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware 3 The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware The ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 provides the following features: Professional quality construction for years of flawless use in demanding conditions. Highest quality buttons, encoders, and knobs with tactile feedback. Color coded LED status lights for instant visual monitoring of status and functions. Seamless configuration-free integration with TRAKTOR software.
The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware Overview 3.1 TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware Overview 3.1.
The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware Overview (4) Transport section 3.1.2 Back Side View Back Side view of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 (1) USB input (2) Kensington Lock slot 3.2 TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Modes 3.2.1 Native NHL Mode When using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR, the default configuration of TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 has two modes as described below.
The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Modes 3.2.2 MIDI Mode The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 is preconfigured to also be used as a standard MIDI controller and can control any hardware or software that supports the MIDI standard. ► To access MIDI mode, hold SHIFT and press HOTCUE. In MIDI mode the HOTCUE button will always be lit green. The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 will then transmit MIDI data like a normal MIDI controller. The HOTCUE/MIDI button 1.
Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 EFFECTS Section 4 Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 This chapter details the use of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 software and offers in-depth explanations of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1's default mappings. Accessing Primary and Secondary Functions Each TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 button has a primary and secondary function, as labeled directly on the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1. Primary functions are direct, just press the desired button.
Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 EFFECTS Section The Effects section Primary Function ▪ The top buttons and knobs of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 are mapped directly to TRAKTOR's effects units. Secondary Function (SHIFT) ▪ Holding SHIFT and pressing FX1 ON, you can step though TRAKTOR's pre-selected effects. ▪ Holding SHIFT and pressing FX buttons 1-3 will directly select the effect that is mapped to that FX button. 4.1.
Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 BROWSE Section Primary Function ▪ Pressing either the left or right FX assign buttons will assign that TRAKTOR Deck to the corresponding effects unit. Secondary Function (SHIFT): LEFT FX Assign Pair ▪ Holding SHIFT and pressing the left FX assign button will set the corresponding TRAKTOR Deck to clock MASTER. ▪ Holding SHIFT and pressing the right FX assign button will toggle TRAKTOR's SNAP mode.
Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 LOOP Section ▪ Pressing the BROWSE knob will load the currently selected track into its respective TRAKTOR Deck. Secondary Function (SHIFT) ▪ Holding SHIFT and turning the BROWSE knob will quickly SEEK through the currently loaded track. ▪ Holding SHIFT and pressing the BROWSE knob will switch TRAKTOR's layout (VIEW) to hide the DECKs and maximize the BROWSE window. 4.
Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 LOOP Section LOOP Knob – Turn ▪ Turning the LOOP knob while no loop is active will change the currently selected loop length. ▪ Turning the LOOP knob while a loop is active will change the length of the active loop by moving its end point. LOOP IN Button (labeled IN) ▪ Pressing LOOP IN will set a manual Loop In point. The LOOP IN button will light, indicating that TRAKTOR is waiting for a Loop Out point.
Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 TRANSPORT Section 4.4 TRANSPORT Section The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1's bottom set of buttons is dedicated to TRAKTOR's transport control. In addition to direct access to TRAKTOR's functions, the button's lights also indicate the status of several of those functions. The Transport section Primary Functions: Transport Control ▪ PLAY: Activates the playback of the corresponding TRAKTOR Deck.
Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 Hotcue Mode The BEAT JUMP buttons will light up mimicking TRAKTOR's Phase Meter, regardless of whether the Phase Meter display option is selected or not. Secondary Functions (SHIFT): Transport Control and Tempo ▪ KEY: Will activate the corresponding Deck's key lock function. ▪ TAP: Allows you to tap in the tempo for guiding TRAKTOR's Autogrid function in a loaded Deck.
Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with TRAKTOR PRO 2 Hotcue Mode ▪ Once the Hotcue is set, holding SHIFT and one of the lit Hotcue buttons (while still in Hotcue Mode) will delete that Cue point. The button will no longer be lit indicating that the Cue point has been deleted. ▪ DECK BROWSE, EFFECTS, LOOP KNOB, SNAP, and QUANT are unaffected and can be used simultaneously with Hotcue mode. When in HOTCUE mode, LOOP knob (Turn and Push) must be used to set and change loops. 4.5.
Using Two TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Units Simultaneously 5 Using Two TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Units Simultaneously With TRAKTOR PRO 2/TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2, things really get interesting as four Decks and effects are available: ▪ For TRAKTOR PRO 2 versions, two TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 units are required to control all of TRAKTOR PRO 2's four available Decks and effects simultaneously. ▪ Plug and play functionality allows you to simply connect the second TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 unit and it's instantly ready for use.
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Preferences 6 TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Preferences For more creativity while mixing your tracks, the TRAKTOR PRO 2 Preferences page has been updated. New options in the Traktor Kontrol X1 page are available.
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Preferences Sample Deck Mapping ▪ Effect Knobs – Recalibrate Button: Over the course of a product's lifetime, the top eight analog knobs may acquire a certain amount of drift. Clicking on this button will start a routine that will calibrate the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 knob's absolute range and position to TRAKTOR. TRAKTOR will prompt you to turn all of the knobs left, right, and center. ▪ LEDs – On-State/Off-State Brightness: Adjusts the intensity of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1's LEDs.
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Preferences Sample Deck Mapping ► To activate the Sample Deck mapping, open TRAKTOR’s Preferences and go to the Decks page. In the Deck Flavor section, choose Sample Deck from the drop-down menu. Still in Preferences, go to the Traktor Kontrol X1 page. In the Default Setups section, choose C +D (Smp) from the drop-down menu, then click Restore. The following sections explain the new Sample Deck mapping.
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Preferences Sample Deck Mapping 6.1.2 FX Assign Buttons The FX Assign buttons ▪ Pressing either the left or the right FX assign buttons will assign that FX unit to the corresponding Sample Deck. 6.1.3 Volume Section The Volume section Primary Function ▪ Turning the BROWSE knob will turn the volume of the selected slots up and down. ▪ Pressing the BROWSE knob will RESET the volume of the selected slots to their default setting.
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Preferences Sample Deck Mapping 6.1.4 Loop Section This section allows you to change the SIZE of a loop or change the tempo of the track temporarily. The Loop section Primary Function ▪ Turning the SIZE knob will double or half the loopsize of the selected sample slots. ▪ Pressing the SIZE knob will RESET the loopsize of the selected slots to its original size.
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Preferences Sample Deck Mapping 6.1.5 Sample Playback Section The Sample Playback section The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1’s bottom set of buttons is directly dedicated to TRAKTOR’s four slots of each Sample Deck. Primary Function ▪ Pressing buttons 1-4 will start the playback of the respective sample slot. ▪ Pressing buttons 5-8 will RETRIGGER the playback of the respective sample slot from its starting point.
Troubleshooting Solving Hardware-related Problems 7 Troubleshooting The information provided in this chapter should help you to solve most of the problems that you may encounter while you are using the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1. 7.1 Solving Hardware-related Problems Native Instruments hardware products meet the highest professional standards. All products are tested extensively in real life situations during the development phase.
Troubleshooting USB Troubleshooting 7.2.1 USB 2.0 required 7.2.2 Try another USB cable 7.2.3 Using a powered USB 2.0 hub 7.3 TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software Troubleshooting The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 is an USB 2.0 device and will not work at all on an USB 1.0/1.1 port. Please consult your computers manual in order to ensure that it features USB 2.0 (or later) ports. A defective USB cable can be responsible for audio connectivity problems.
Troubleshooting TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software Troubleshooting ▪ If you did not install the drivers on your computer, Windows will install the wrong drivers. ▪ If you do not know whether or not you have previously installed the drivers of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 to your computer, it is advisable to start the stand-alone installation (setup) program of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1. If the setup program states that it will first uninstall the drivers, you already have installed the drivers on your computer.
Getting Help Readme/Knowledge Base/Online Support 8 Getting Help 8.1 Readme/Knowledge Base/Online Support 8.1.1 Readme 8.1.2 Knowledge Base 8.1.3 Online Support Always read the Readme file found on the installation DVD or included with downloaded updates. It contains important information and all last minute changes that could not be included in this manual. You can access the Knowledge Base at: www.native-instruments.
Appendix TRAKTOR PRO/SCRATCH PRO Default Mapping Table 9 Appendix 9.1 TRAKTOR PRO/SCRATCH PRO Default Mapping Table Number Label Type Primary Function Secondary Function (SHIFT) 1 PLAY Button Starts Deck playback. Toggles the Deck's key lock on and off. 2 SYNC Button Syncs currently loaded track to the Allows rhythmic tapping to detect master tempo. track tempo. 3 CUE | REL Button In Internal Playback mode: Hold to Jumps to track's start point. play from active Cue point.
Appendix TRAKTOR DUO/SCRATCH DUO Default Mapping Table Number Label Type Primary Function Secondary Function (SHIFT) 10 Browse Encoder Encoder Turn encoder: Browses selected playlist. Push encoder: Load selected track to Deck. Turn encoder: Seek through loaded track. Push encoder: Open/close Browser view. 11 SHIFT Button Activates secondary "SHIFT" functionality. For details see this table's corresponding column. Not assigned. 12 FX 1 Button Assigns effects slot 1 to the Deck.
Appendix TRAKTOR DUO/SCRATCH DUO Default Mapping Table Number Label Type Primary Function Secondary Function (SHIFT) 3 CUE | REL Button In Internal Playback mode: Hold to play from ACTIVE cue point. Sets cue when Deck is not playing. In Timecode mode: Switches to relative mode. Jumps to track's start point. 4 CUP | ABS Button In Internal Playback mode: Starts playback from active cue point. In Timecode mode: Switches to absolute mode. Jumps to next cue point.
Appendix TRAKTOR LE 2 Default Mapping Table Number Label Type Primary Function Secondary Function (SHIFT) 14 B 1/2/3 Knob Controls corresponding effect. n/a 15 ON Button Not assigned. Not assigned. 16 DRY / WET Knob Controls effect's dry/wet ratio. Not assigned. 9.3 TRAKTOR LE 2 Default Mapping Table Number Label Type Primary Function Secondary Function (SHIFT) 1 PLAY Button Starts Deck playback. Toggles the Deck's key lock on and off.
Appendix TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Default MIDI Mapping Table Number Label Type Primary Function 11 SHIFT Button Activates secondary "SHIFT" func- Not assigned. tionality. For details see this table's Secondary Function (SHIFT) column. 12 FX 1 Button Selects previous FX into corresponding FX slot. Switches the Deck to "Master." 13 FX 2 Button Selects next FX into corresponding FX slot. Not assigned. 14 Pot 3 Knob Controls the Filter of the corresponding Deck. Not assigned.
Appendix TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Default MIDI Mapping Table 9.4.
Appendix TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Default MIDI Mapping Table 9.4.