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How to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 (Part 2: Intermediate) | Native Instruments

How to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 (Part 2: Intermediate) | Native Instruments

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How to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 (Part 2: Intermediate) | Native Instruments


Learn how to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 and TRAKTOR software. In part 2 of this series, TRAKTOR pro Mike Henderson, aka ENDO, dives into creative DJing techniques, focusing on effects, EQ, and other tips and tricks to make DJing easier and more intuitive. In this masterclass, you’ll unlock the full potential of TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, gaining in-depth knowledge of its incredible network of pro-level DJ effects.

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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_2
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:00:16 CHAPTER 1: Transitioning & Beat-matching
0:01:17 Volume transitions
0:05:15 Beat-matching with headphones
0:07:10 Beat-matching by ear
0:09:06 CHAPTER 2: Syncing Tracks
0:09:30 The Master Clock
0:11:13 The Phase Meter
0:13:20 Beatgrids
0:22:46 CHAPTER 3: EQ
0:26:52 General EQ rules
0:28:08 Using EQ for smooth transitions
0:30:00 Viewing frequency in Traktor software
0:31:09 Manipulating the high and mid frequencies
0:34:09 CHAPTER 4: Filter
0:37:57 Using filters for smooth transitions
0:39:07 Filter types
0:40:26 CHAPTER 5: FX
0:41:01 The FX units & Group FX mode
0:43:41 Practical applications for FX
0:47:17 FX pre and post
0:48:53 Single FX mode
0:50:32 Single FX in action
0:52:03 Snapshots
0:53:07 The Turntable FX
0:54:36 Types of FX
0:58:27 Mixer FX

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Tracklisting:
Island Hill – Stella [Bedrock Records]
Island Hill – Persian Lover [Bedrock Records]
Island Hill, Dee Montero – Yanhanshan [Bedrock Records]
Island Hill – 1000 Lives [Bedrock Records]: https://bedrockrecords.bandcamp.com/album/strangers-in-paradise
Zoo Brazil – Tomorrow [Bedrock Records]: https://bedrockrecords.bandcamp.com/album/tomorrow-ep
Fabio Florido – Alchemist [RUNA]: https://www.beatport.com/track/alchemist/16515299
Blazej Malinowski – Presumption [Inner Tension]: https://innertension.bandcamp.com/track/blazej-malinowski-presumption
Chiapet – Westworld (Will Clarke Remix) [Yoshitoshi Recordings]
Sharam, Bengle – The Rain Feat. Bengle (New York Extended Mix) [Yoshitoshi Recordings]: https://www.beatport.com/track/the-rain-new-york-extended-mix/12602903
Lopezhouse – Motorstellar [Bedrock Records]: https://bedrockrecords.bandcamp.com/album/iraila-ep
Rosper – Restricted [SCI+TEC]: https://rosper.bandcamp.com/album/restricted
Hc Kurtz – Bauta [SCI+TEC]: https://www.beatport.com/track/bauta/13574669
Alcatraz – Giv Me Luv (Nicole Moudaber Remix) [Yoshitoshi Recordings]: https://yoshitoshi.bandcamp.com/track/giv-me-luv-nicole-moudaber-remix
Michael Klein – We furk [BLK DRP]: https://www.beatport.com/release/3-eyes-in-the-bush-ep/3719415
Victor Calderone, Mykol – Lawless [Bedrock Records]: https://www.beatport.com/track/lawless/17575915

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