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Note that the channel’s EQ and filter settings also affect the signal level, as well as the possi-
ble FX Unit(s) it is assigned to. Hence, when modifying any of these, you might need to re-
adjust the GAIN knob accordingly.
To get a good idea of the right levels to choose, we recommend you get to know the songs in
your set - for tracks with a variable level over time (e.g. a track starting with a soft intro), you
should base the level settings on the loudest section of the track.
Matching Levels Between Channels
Moreover, in order to avoid an audible level jump when cross-fading between two channels, the
perceived channel levels should match:
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Before mixing in a cued channel, adjust its GAIN knob so that its channel meter activity
roughly matches that of the channel currently on air.
TRAKTOR already does this for you by automatically applying a level balance value for each
newly loaded track. This so-called “Autogain” feature relies on the gain values extracted
from your tracks. Despite this automatism, depending on the particular EQ, filter and FX
applied to the cued track, you may want to double-check the level consistency before you
mix in the track. Moreover, what is important here is the perceived loudness of the specific
part of the track that you’re about to mix in.
Checking the Main Level in TRAKTOR
The signals coming from all channels are mixed together according to the relative levels deter-
mined by the channel faders and by the Crossfader. This mix is then sent from TRAKTOR’s
main output to the Main section:
The Main section on your S8
Using Your S8—Getting Started
Adjusting Levels
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