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Watch as TRAKTOR pro Mike Henderson, also known as ENDO, takes you through part 1 of a TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 masterclass for professional and aspiring DJs. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a better understanding of how to use the industry-leading DJ software and some of the hardware’s key features, including how to browse tracks, sync tracks, beatmatch, record sets, and much more.
Whether you’re just starting your DJ journey or you’re a seasoned professional, there’s something for everyone in this video. Stay tuned stay tuned for more episodes!
Discover TRAKTOR KONTROL S4:
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Learn more about TRAKTOR in the complete user manual: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/traktor/dj-software/traktor-pro-3/learn-traktor-pro/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_use_everything_in_TRAKTOR_Part_1
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Setting up your Mac or Windows computer for optimal DJ-ing with Traktor:https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/articles/209571729-Windows-Tuning-Tips-for-Audio-Processing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_use_everything_in_TRAKTOR_Part_1
Using Traktor with a touchbar MacBook Pro: https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000578229-The-TRAKTOR-Display-is-Freezing-Stuttering-macOS-?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_use_everything_in_TRAKTOR_Part_1
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:46 CHAPTER 1: Installation and connections
03:39 S4 Hardware Overview (Mixer, Decks, Pads)
05:43 Output section
06:48 CHAPTER 2: TRAKTOR Software
07:40 Registration, Firmware and Software
11:04 Powering-on the S4 and Traktor
13:32 Troubleshooting
14:36 Calibrating the S4
16:50 Traktor Overview
18:57 CHAPTER 3: Browser
22:01 Importing and organizing songs
26:30 Smart playlists
28:56 Color coding and ratings
30:40 Metadata
32:58 Beatport integration
36:51 Advanced browser features
38:58 Playing a track
42:32 Jogwheel modes
43:49 CHAPTER 4: Mixer
48:46 Configuring the Traktor mixer
51:02 Using Traktor as an audio interface
52:15 Outro
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Tracklisting:
13:17 – Aubrey Fry – Tyrant (Four Candles Remix) [Bedrock Records]
Link: https://bedrockrecords.bandcamp.com/track/tyrant-four-candles-remix
40:06 – Zoo Brazil – The Feeling [Bedrock Records]
Link: https://bedrockrecords.bandcamp.com/track/the-feeling
47:59 – Island Hill – Stella [Bedrock Records]
Link: https://bedrockrecords.bandcamp.com/track/stella
51:51 – Dee Montero, Island Hill – Yanhanshan [Bedrock Records]
Link: https://bedrockrecords.bandcamp.com/track/yanhanshan
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