User's Manual
Table Of Contents
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- Table of Contents
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL S3
- 3. Setting up TRAKTOR KONTROL S3
- 4. TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 Overview
- 5. Tutorials
- 5.1. Mixing Your First Tracks using Sync
- 5.2. Browsing and Loading Tracks
- 5.3. Controlling Track Playback
- 5.4. Previewing Tracks using the Cue Channel
- 5.5. Adjusting Volume Levels
- 5.6. Using the Equalizer to Tweak Your Sound
- 5.7. Adjusting Track Tempo
- 5.8. Locking the Key of Tracks
- 5.9. Playing with Mixer Effects
- 5.10. Playing with Cue Points
- 5.11. Playing with Loops
- 5.12. Mixing Tracks Using Jog Wheels
- 5.13. Using Flux and Reverse Modes
- 5.14. Working with the Preparation List
- 5.15. Correcting Beatgrids of Tracks
2. WELCOME TO TRAKTOR KONTROL S3
Thank you for choosing TRAKTOR KONTROL S3, it is because of customers like you that we can
continue developing groundbreaking music software and hardware. TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 is a
fully integrated hardware and software DJ performance system tailored for both TRAKTOR PRO 3
and TRAKTOR DJ 2.
This documentation provides you with all the information you need to get started mixing, syncing
and looping. If you are already familiar with TRAKTOR, this guide will also help you use the more
advanced features of TRAKTOR KONTROL S3.
In addition to this manual, we have provided you with a collection of other learning resources:
To get to know TRAKTOR PRO 3 in detail, check out the manual.
To get a quick introduction to 4-channel mixing and tips from the pros read this blog post.
To learn how to use TRAKTOR DJ on iPad visit this guide.
2.1. Document Conventions
This document uses particular formatting to point out special facts and to warn you of potential is-
sues. The icons introducing the following notes let you see what kind of information can be expec-
ted:
The speech bubble icon indicates a useful tip that may help you to solve a task more
efficiently.
The exclamation mark icon highlights important information that is essential for the
given context.
The warning icon warns you of serious issues and potential risks that require your
full attention.
Furthermore, the following formatting is used:
▪ Paths to locations on your hard disk or other storage devices are printed in italics.
▪ Important names and concepts are printed in bold.
▪ Square brackets are used to reference keys on a computer’s keyboard, e.g., Press [Shift] +
[Enter].
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