User Manual

TRAKTOR Manual
The Manual helps you learn all of the workflows which make TRAKTOR a unique DJing solu-
tion. In addition to learning to use TRAKTOR's core features, this document gives advice on
working in various configurations; from using TRAKTOR in the most basic setup on its own to
integrating turntables, external DJ mixers and audio interfaces, as well as the SCRATCH exten-
sion.
Access the TRAKTOR manual via TRAKTOR's Help menu. The 'Open Manual...' entry
will open the Documentation sub-folder inside TRAKTOR's application folder.
TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Manual
The S8 Manual picks up where controlling TRAKTOR features from the S8 are concerned. A
detailed tutorial section guides you through accessing the basics like loading tracks, mixing,
setting cue points, looping, and using Remix Decks from S8.
Next, a comprehensive Hardware Reference details each and every component you will en-
counter on the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 controller. The later chapters of this manual provide
additional information on solving common issues, and the device's full technical specification.
CONTROLLER EDITOR Manual
Besides using S8 with the dedicated TRAKTOR software, you can also use it as a powerful and
highly versatile MIDI controller with any other MIDI-capable application or device. This is
made possible by the CONTROLLER EDITOR software, an application which allows you to as-
sign MIDI controller messages to S8's pads, knobs, faders and encoders. The CONTROL-
LER EDITOR is usually automatically installed during TRAKTOR's installation. For more infor-
mation on this, please refer to the CONTROLLER EDITOR Manual available as a PDF file in
the Documentation subfolder of the CONTROLLER EDITOR installation folder on your hard
disk.
Other Online Resources
If you are experiencing problems related to your Native Instruments product that the supplied
documentation does not cover, there are several ways of getting help:
▪ Knowledge Base
▪ User Forum
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