traktor addendum

MANUAL ADDENDUM

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a com-mitment on the part of NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH. The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded, for any purpose, without prior writ-ten permission by NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH, hereinafter referred to as NATIVE INSTRUMENTS. All product and company names are ™ or ® trademarks of their respective owners.

Users Guide written by André Benedix, Friedemann Becker, Irmgard Bauer

Version: 1.0 (11/2008)

Software Version: 1.0.1

Special thanks to the members of the Beta Test Team, who were invaluable not just in tracking down bugs, but in making this a better product.

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TRAKTOR PRO – Manual Addendum – �

1. Welcome to TRAKTOR 1.0.1The updated version of TRAKTOR contains several new features and fixes that will be explained in this document. This manual addendum contains the changes that have been made with TRAKTOR update version 1.0.1, but does not cover the whole range of function-alities TRAKTOR has to offer. It also provides some new information that was not added to the manual before.

All other features and general behaviors are explained in great detail in the TRAKTOR manual that you can access by clicking Open Manual in the Help tab of the application menu.

Enjoy playing with TRAKTOR!

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2. What’s new in TRAKTOR 1.0.1The following list summarizes the changes of the TRAKTOR 1.0.1 update:

2 new effects (Delay T3 and Reverb T3) and reworked Beatmasher (chapter 3)

Importing playlist and importing playlist directories (chapter �)

“Show in Collection” as context option for tracks in the Explorer and iTunes Browser Node (chapter �)

Separation of Mouse Snap behavior from Cue and Loop Snap Mode (chapter 5)

Adjustable Key Lock Range (chapter 5)

Restructured MIDI mapping ADD menu (chapter 6)

New Type of Controller called “Relative Fader/Knob” (chapter 6)

Number of automatic Collection backups increased to 50 (from formerly 10)

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3. New Effects

3.1 Delay T3

Classical industry tempo-synchronized Delay with Freeze button like already available in TRAKTOR 3 and TRAKTOR SCRATCH. The Rate of the Delay is directly controlled by the Master Clock of TRAKTOR to ensure that the Delay keeps up with the beat also during tempo changes.

Advanced ModeFILTER

Internal high pass filter and low pass filter (similar to a band pass filter). The filter is open when the knob is in center position. It progressively cuts out low frequencies when turned to the right and cuts out high frequencies when turned to the left.

FEEDB (FEEDBack)

Controls the strength of the delays feedback, making the effect stronger and more col-orful.Min: small feedbackMax: strong feedback RaTE

Controls the Delay time. Compared to the Delay in TRAKTOR 3 the orientation of the knob has changed to:

Min: long delay times

Max: short delay times

The 7 available values are expressed in fractions of bars, and are equally distributed over the range of the knob. The knobs center position is printed in bold letters:

Min – Max: �/�, 3/8, 1/�, 3/16, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32.

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% The effect rate can be switched during operation without any

crackles or glitches in audio!%

The effect rate can be switched during operation without any

crackles or glitches in audio!

% Even in Freeze mode the Delay follows the Master Clock and

will therefore seamlessly merge into the mix once it is released.

% Even in Freeze mode the Delay follows the Master Clock and

will therefore seamlessly merge into the mix once it is released.


FRZ (FREEZE)

Freezes the Delay by closing the input an playing the delay with the set Feedback. The filer remains active in the feedback loop. For endless freezes, the FILTER knob has to be therefore turned to the middle position.

FR.R (FREE Run)

When pressed, delay times are not quantized and can be changed continuously. Compared to the QUANT button of the Delay in TRAKTOR 3, the FR.R button has the exact opposite effect. If you had the QUANT button on in TRAKTOR3, you should turn the FR.R button off in TRAKTOR PRO. Changing delay times while the Delay is active can result in sudden skips in pitch.

Chained Mode (1-Knob Control)The knob works like the RaTE knob in Advanced Mode at a medium Feedback value.

3.2 Reverb T3

Classical industry standard Reverb with extreme room sizes, individual low pass & high pass Filter Controls and Freeze function like already available in TRAKTOR 3 and TRAKTOR SCRATCH 1.

Advanced ModeLP

LP filter in the effect loop – fully open when turned to the left.

HP

HP filter in the effect loop – fully open when turned to the right. SIZE

Control the size of the reverberation added, ranging from small to huge room sizes.

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FRZ (FREEZE)

Freezes the Reverb by closing the input and leaving open the output.

Chained Mode (1-Knob Control)Works like the SIZE knob of the Advanced Mode.

3.3 Beatmasher 2

Updated version of the Beatmasher effect – a buffer based effect for capturing a loop from the current audio material and successively mashing it up.

Advanced ModeOn

When turning on the effect it samples one bar or audio based on the tempo of the master clock.

To sample a new piece of audio, turn the effect off and then back on.

GaTE

Combined controller for different ways of mixing and gating the sampled material:

In full left position bypasses the effect

From full left to centre mixes in progressively bigger chunks of the buffered audio

In centre position only plays the buffered audio.

From center to full right position cuts out progressively bigger chunks of audio like a Gater.

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! The effect has to be started in off mode and then turned on to

sample the current audio.!

The effect has to be started in off mode and then turned on to

sample the current audio.


ROT (ROTaTE)

Shifts the sampled audio relatively to its original position in steps of 1/8 notes.

At minimum Length, the ROTaTE knob continuously rotates the sample.

LEn (LEnGTH)

Controls the length of the audio played back from the buffer.

WRP (WaRP)

Re-synchronizes the effect on each bar for more musical results.

REV (REVERSE)

Reverses the playback direction of the buffered audio samples.

Chained Mode (1-Knob Control)This knob behaves like the LEnGTH knob in Advanced Mode.

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4. New Browser Functions

4.1 Additional Playlist Import Functions

The context menu of the Playlist Node in the Browser Tree (right-/ctrl-click on PLayLIST) contains two new entries:

Import PlaylistClick this to open a dialog that lets you browse to a TRAKTOR playlist file and import the saved playlist directly by choosing it and confirming the dialog.

Import Playlist DirectoryThis works like Import Playlist, but lets you choose a whole directory or folder and imports all contained playlists.

4.2 Showing Tracks in Collection

When browsing inside the Explorer Node of the Browser Tree or in the iTunes Library in TRAKTOR, all tracks that are already imported into your Collection got the option Show in Collection when right-/ctrl-clicking them. The Browser then directly jumps to the tracks in your Collection.


5. New Preferences Options

5.1 Snapped Modes

For TRAKTOR 1.0.1, Snap Mode has been split into a Preferences option and the SnaP MODE BuTTOn in the Global Section. The SnaP MODE BuTTOn now works differently, too.

5.1.1 Snap ButtonThe SnaP MODE BuTTOn in the Master Panel of the Global Section now only affects the behavior of setting cue points or loops. When SnaP is on, a cue point or loop is always set on the closest beat.

5.1.2 Mouse Control PreferencesIn the Preferences > Transport a new entry called Mouse Control were added. It changes the behavior of clicking in the Waveform and can be set to:

VinylThis mode means that you interact with the waveform like you can do with a record. Clicking holds the track like holding a record on a turntable with your hand. Holding the mouse and moving it works like scratching or spinning a record.

SnapIf choosing Snap in the Preferences the mouse arrow will always snap on the beat of the loaded track. If you click inside the waveform the play position jumps to the beat next to where you clicked. Click and hold while the deck is paused works like the cuE BuTTOn.


5.2 Key Lock Range

There is a new option available in Preferences > Transport. It is called Key Lock Range and can be set to:

+/- 30%That means the Key Lock feature is only working in a range of +/- 30 % pitch. A higher or lower tempo adjustment will automatically deactivate Key Lock on the dedicated deck. This mode is used for getting natural sounding scratches even while Key Lock is en-gaged.

AlwaysWith this option Key Lock will apply to the entire tempo range. Use this setting for getting the typical granular robotic sounds at very low playback speeds.

% Of course Key Lock can be switched on and off manually

independently from the Key Lock Range setting.

% Of course Key Lock can be switched on and off manually

independently from the Key Lock Range setting.


6. MIDI Mapping

6.1 New MIDI Controller Type

This update of TRAKTOR adds a new Interaction Mode for controllers called “Relative Fader/Knob” to the MIDI mapping.

By assigning a knob or fader to “Relative Fader/Knob”, you can adjust its range of action and its sensitivity. Furthermore changes on the hardware are interpreted rela-tively to the position of the fader in the software.

For example this can be useful if using it for the PITcH FaDER to fine adjust a tempo after having pressed the Sync BuTTOn.

The range depends on the setting for Rotary Sensitivity. A higher setting results a larger range.

6.2 Complete List of MIDI Controls

The Add menu in the Preferences > MIDI Mapping has been restructured for easier finding a command you want to assign.

The tables below are divided into the parts for every group inside the Add menu.

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6.2.1 Load

NAME DESCRIPTIONLoad Next Load next track into the deckLoad Prev Load previous track into the deck

Load Selected Load selected tracks into the deckUnload Unload the track from the deck

Load into Stopped Deck Load selected track into stopped deckLoad Loop Play Load and play selected track with deck loop on

Duplicate Deck A Load track from deck A into the deckDuplicate Deck B Load track from deck B into the deckDuplicate Deck C Load track from deck C into the deckDuplicate Deck D Load track from deck D into the deck

6.2.2 Transport

Name DescriptioNPlay/Pause Play/pause track playback

CueCue to closest cue point/set cue in current playback

positionCup (Cue Play) CUP

Key Lock Reset original keySeek Position Seeks back/forth in the track

WindWinds forward/backward by changing the tempo and

restores back once the button is releasedScratch on Holds playback preparing TRAKTOR to scratch

Scratch Scratches track playback (requires deck Scratch On)CD-DJ Jog Transport control through CD-DJ jog


6.2.3 Timecode

Name DescriptioNCalibrate Calibrate timecode

Assign Deck to Scratch Control Assign deck to Scratch control on specified channelScratch Monitor Scope Mode Scope mode monitor

Scratch Mode Int/Rel/Abs Toggles TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO Scratch Modes

6.2.4 Cue/Loops

Name DescriptioN

CueCue to closest cue point/set cue in current playback

positionCup (Cue Play) CUP

Loop In/Set Cue Set loop in/cue pointsLoop Out Set loop out points

Cue Set + Store Sets and stores cue pointStore Cue/Loop Save current cue point/loop in a Hotcue point slotDelete Cue/Loop Clear Hotcue point slot

Loop Size Define loop sizeLoop Set Set a loop according to the default length

Loop Size + Set Resize and activate loopLoop Active Loop on/off

Cue/Loop Move Size Define cue/loop move lengthCue/Loop Move Mode Select move mode

Cue/Loop Move Moves cue points/loops on the waveformNext/Prev Cue/Loop Skips to next/previous saved cue point/loop.

Jump to Act CueJump to the cue point displayed in the advanced cue

listMap Hotcue Map Hotcue point to selected Hotcue Button on GUI


6.2.5 Mixer

Name DescriptioNInput Select Toggles between internal & external channels

Filter FilterFilter ON Switch filter onVolume Controls the channel volumeKey On Locks current key

Key Set the keyEffect Unit 1 On Toggle effect slot on/offEffect Unit 2 On Toggle Effect slot on/off

Deck Balance Controls the channel balanceGain Controls channel gain

Monitor Cue Toggles monitor cue on/offX-Fader Cross fader control

X-Fader Curve Set the mixing curve of the cross faderAuto X-Fade Left Auto cross fade leftAuto X-Fade Right Auto cross fade right

Master Volume Global volumeLimiter Limiter

Auto Gain Global autogain, keeps all tracks at the same gainMonitor Volume Volume of the monitor

Monitor Mix Mixed volume of monitor and master


6.2.6 Mixer/EQ

Name DescriptioNEQ High High frequencies knob

EQ High Kill High frequencies killEQ Mid Mid frequencies knob

EQ Mid Kill Mid frequencies killEQ Mid Low Mid Low frequencies knob

EQ Mid Low Kill Mid Low frequencies killEQ Low Low frequencies knob

EQ Low Kill Low frequencies kill

6.2.7 FX Chained

Name DescriptioNEffect 1 Select Select FXEffect 2 Select Select FXEffect 3 Select Select FX

Dry/Wet Chained Combo mix parameterEffect 1 Amount FX amountEffect 2 Amount FX amountEffect 3 Amount FX amount

Effect 1 On Sets FX onEffect 2 On Sets FX onEffect 3 On Sets FX on

Effect LFO Reset Reset LFO parameters


6.2.8 FX Advanced

Name DescriptioNEffect Select Select FX

Effect On Activate selected FXEffect Param Reset Set to 0 all fx parameter

Effect Button 1 Depends from selected FXEffect Button 2 Depends from selected FX

Dry/Wet Advanced Depends from selected FXEffect Param 1 Depends from selected FXEffect Param 2 Depends from selected FXEffect Param 3 Depends from selected FX

Effect LFO Reset Reset LFO parameters

6.2.9 Recording

Name DescriptioNAudio Recorder On Start recordingRecording Out Gain Recording gain adjust

6.2.10 Tempo

Name DescriptioNSet to Master Set deck as masterPhase Sync Syncs Phase MeterTempo Bend Increase/decrease playback speed

Sync Sync tempo and phase to master deck/clockTempo Tempo pitch

Analyze Loaded Track Analyze track in deck


6.2.11 Track BPM

Name DescriptioNAutogrid Tracks BPM and sets a Beatgrid marker

Set Grid Marker Set BeatmarkerDelete grid Marker Delete BeatmarkerMove Grid Marker Moves Beatmarker along the waveform

BPM Manually sets BPMLock BPM Lock all buttons in the GRID advanced PanelBPM x2 Doubles the BPM valueBPM /2 Halves the BPM valueBeat Tap Tap the beatBeat Tick Activate tick sound

6.2.12 Master Clock

Name DescriptioNMaster Clock Mode Selects tempo master off/Master/decks A-D

Master Tempo Sets the master tempoMaster Tempo Pitch Bend UP Bends Up the master tempoMaster Tempo Pitch Bend

DOWNBends Down the master tempo.

Master Tempo Clock Send Toggles the master tempo clock send on/off.Master Tempo Clock Sync

MIDISyncs external clock to master clock

Master Tempo Beat Tap Sets the master tempo via TaP BuTTOn.Master Tempo Tick Toggles master tick on/off.


6.2.13 Preview

Name DescriptioNPreview Selected Load and play selected in preview player

Preview Play/Pause Play/pause track playback in preview playerPreview Seek Position Seek in track in preview player

6.2.14 Browser

Browser/List

Name DescriptioNList Delete Delete browser list

List Reset Played-State Reset played state of the tracks in playlistList Analyze Analyze tracks in list

List Edit Edit listList Relocate Relocate tracks references

List Add To Collection Add track/folder to collectionList Select Up/Down List navigation controls

List Select Page Up/Down List page selectList Select Top/Bottom List select

List Select Extend Up/Down Multiple tracks selectionList Select Extend Page Up/

DownMultiple selection per page

List Select Extend Top/Bottom Select entire pageList Select All Select all tracks

List Consolidate Consolidate playlistSearch Enables search function

Search Clear Clear search box


List Search in Playlists Search in playlistList Show in Explorer Show selected track in the OS file browser

List Clear Clear ListJump to Current Track Selects last loaded track

Browser/Tree

Name DescriptioNSave Collection Save collection

Tree Delete Delete playlist from treeTree Reset Played-State Reset played status of all tracks in playlist

Tree Analyze Analyze tracks in all listTree Edit Edit tree Information

Tree Relocate Relocate tracks referencesTree Import Collection Import external collections

Tree Import Music Folders Import music foldersTree Export Export collection

Tree Export Printable Export printable playlist/collectionTree Rename Playlist or Folder Rename list

Tree Select Up/Down Select up/downTree Select Expand/Collapse Collapse/expand Nodes in Tree

Tree Create Playlist Create a new playlistTree Delete Playlist Delete folder

Tree Create Playlist Folder Create playlist folderTree Delete Playlist Folder Delete playlist folder


Browser/Favorites

Name DescriptioNFavorites Select Select favoritesFavorites Add Add Favorite

6.2.15 View

Name DescriptioNOnly Browser Toggle toggles browser maximization

Layout Select Toggles between different layoutsFullscreen Toggles fullscreen ON/OFF

Toggle Last FocusToggles between the current and the last deck focus

selected.Focus Select Focus select buttons.

Mode CD Selects Vinyl/CD/Default modes.Mode Switch deck control mode

Deck Size Switch between mini and full modeShow Advanced Panel Toggles Advanced Panel visibilitySelect Advanced Panel Selects Advanced Panel Mode

Window Deck Zoom Waveform Zoom In/Out


6.2.16 Global

Name DescriptioNSnap Mode Enter Snap Mode

Quantize Mode Enter Quantized ModeBroadcasting On Start Broadcasting

Auto Play Plays and mixes in all track in playlist automaticallyShow Slider Values Shows values while selecting

FX Panel Mode (Advanced/Chained)

Switch FX between easy and advanced

Send Monitor StateSends state of all available MIDI output values to the

connected hardware controllers

6.2.17 Modifier

Name DescriptioNModifier #1 Midi modifierModifier #2 Midi modifierModifier #3 Midi modifierModifier #4 Midi modifierModifier #5 Midi modifierModifier #6 Midi modifierModifier #7 Midi modifierModifier #8 Midi modifier

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6.2.18 Output

Name DescriptioNPhase Monitor Phase output

Beat Phase Monitor Phase outputTrack End Warning Blinking lights

Toggle Last FocusToggles between the current and the last deck focus

selected.Monitor Deck AFL Left Shows the levels of AFLMonitor Deck AFL Right Shows the levels of AFLMonitor Deck PFL Left Shows the levels of PFLMonitor Deck PFL Right Shows the levels of PFLMonitor Mix Level Left LevelMonitor Mix Level Right Level

Master Level Left Left channel levelMaster Level Right Right channel level

Master Level Master levelMaster Clip Left Red light on the levelMaster Clip Right Red light on the level

Master Clip Red light on the levelRecord Level Left Left channel levelRecord Level Right Right channel levelRecord Clip Left Left clip lightRecord Clip Right Right clip light


7. Additional Notes

7.1 Using the updated Default Settings

Some default settings in TRAKTOR have changed with version 1.0.1.

To easily get these new settings start the Setup Wizard after updating TRAKTOR by click-ing Start Setup Wizard in the Help tab of the application menu.

7.2 Using F-keys on Macs

If you are using an Apple keyboard or an Apple notebook some of the F-keys by default are used for special commands. These keys in TRAKTOR by default are used for the Favorite Playlists in the Browser.

To use the F-keys with their standard function hold the FN key on you keyboard.

or

To always use the standard function in Mac OS X go to System Preferences > Keyboard & Mouse > Keyboard and check “Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys”.

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! If you do so, be aware that the Wizard will overwrite your per-

sonal settings made before.!

If you do so, be aware that the Wizard will overwrite your per-

sonal settings made before.


7.3 Uninstalling TRAKTOR on Mac OS X

In the main manual the name of the Root folder to be removed for uninstalling TRAKTOR from your Mac is wrong - the list must correctly read:

Macintosh HD/Applications/Traktor

~/Documents/Native Instruments/Traktor

~/Music/Traktor

~/Library/Preferences/com.native-instruments.Traktor Pro.plist

~/Library/Application Support/Native Instruments/Traktor

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