Traktor Bible Bugradar

BugsOn this page you find information about some major problems in Traktor. I have compiled this list by reading several digital DJ forums and by information I got from other Traktor users. Additionally I verified that the problem exists.

If you experience other problems or features that seem to be broken, and if you think that sharing your experience can help other Traktor users, please use the contact form and send me a message.

Native Instruments has released Traktor version 2.1.2 on December 5, 2011.
Please keep me updated if you think you found a new bug in Traktor version 2.1.2.

 

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Bugs in Versions 2.1.1/2.1.2

Inc and Dec non-functional for Mapping Command Cue Type

In former Traktor versions ine could change the type of the current cue point with the mapping command  Cue/Loops | Cue Type and by using either interaction mode Inc or Dec. Traktor then iterated through the list of the available cue point types. Currently the cue point type can only be set by using interaction mode Direct.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1 and 2.1.2, added on December 7, 2011
Fixed in: unknown

 

Using the PITch bend buttons does not disable absolute timecode mode

Up until version 2.0.3 Traktor automatically switched from absolute to relative timecode mode when the Pitch Bend buttons on the UI or the corresponding mapping commands were used. In versions 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 the deck stays in absolute mode.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1 and 2.1.2, added on December 7, 2011
Fixed in: unknown

 

Gain Knob of Loop Recorder acts as Dry/Wet (external mixing mode)

The functionality of the Dry/Wet knob in the loop recorder was changed in Traktor 2.1.1, if you are using external mixer mode. It is now labelled as Gain and shall affect the volume only (and not the ratio of the incoming/dry and the outgoing/wet signal).

The problem is that the Gain knob now behaves like a combination of Dry/Wet and Gain (see this tutorial for more information).

Workaround   Make sure to set the Gain knob of the Aux Send bus of your mixer back to 0 once the loop is recorded and before you start playback or open the fader of the channel where the Loop Recorder audio is sent to.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1 and 2.1.2, added on October 17, 2011
Fixed in: unknown

 

Using CUE leads to jump

If you press CUE to stop playback of a deck that is currently acting as sync master, and if you are using automatic master, and if the synchronisation mode is set to Beat Sync, the track in the deck that now becomes the Sync Master, jumps. This looks as though something is going wrong with the automatic synchronisation here.

There are two possible workarounds for this issue. You can either set the synchronisation mode to Tempo Sync or disable the automatic Sync Master selection by assigning the Master Clock as sync master.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1, added on October 4, 2011
Fixed in: unknown

 

Mapping command Sample Deck | Slot Play Mode exists twice

The Sample Deck submenu of the Add In button in Controller Manager contains the Slot Play Mode command twice. This seems to be an error due to some name changes of the Sample Deck commands.

Workaround: Use the second Slot Play Mode command if you want to set the sample loaded in a slot to either Loop or One-Shot.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1 and 2.1.2, added on October 11, 2011
Fixed in: unknown

 

Multi-core Support leads to high CPU Load

Several users experience a dramatically higher CPU load in version 2.1.1. Sometimes it can help to disable the multi-core support on Preferences/Audio Setup. If this does not help, you should go back to version 2.0.3.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 (?), added on October 4, 2011
Fixed in: unknown

Note  I leave this bug in the "not fixed" section as there are still Traktor users seeing a high CPU load in general, and some while Multi-Core support is enabled. As long as a higher CPU load does not cause any audio problems, I would not be worried too much.

 

 

Bugs in 2.1.1, fixed in 2.1.2

Drag&Drop from Preview Player to Deck broken

Up to version 2.0.3 you could drag a track from the preview player onto a deck. This is broken in version 2.1.1. There is no workaround for this problem.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1, added on October 21, 2011
Fixed in: Traktor 2.1.2

 

Timecode Support broken

Several users report that the timecode support gets broken after the update to version 2.1.1. The timecode engine does not calibrate anymore and stays in the "waiting" state.

Even though I could not reproduce this with Audio 4 DJ, Audio 8 DJ and Traktor Audio 10, this problem was added as there are many users reporting it and because I think this is really a very critical bug.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1, added on October 17, 2011
Fixed in: Traktor 2.1.2

Note  As far as I can see the timecode calibration issues are solved in version 2.1.2. If you still have problems with calibration and if you use a legal copy of Traktor please send me a message. From what I know are some, but not all, calibrations problems caused by using a cracked copy of Traktor.

 

M4A Files are defective after Import in Traktor

Some M4A files get unusable after importing them in Traktor. When the file is added to the Traktor collection if can be played. Traktor cannot play the file anymore after a relaunch of Traktor.

The imported file could neither be in WinAmp and Windows Media Player. The copy I created before the Traktor import plays fine.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1 (Due to the user who informed me about this bug, it exists in earlier versions as well. I only tested on version 2.1.1.), added on October 13, 2011
Fixed in: Traktor 2.1.2

Note  As I normally do not use M4A files I could verify the fix with some test files only. All files that I used were still playable in WinAmp and Windows Mediy Player after I imported them into Traktor 2.1.2. If you still see the problem with files that were imported first into Traktor using version 2.1.2 please send me a message.

 

Synchronisation via MIDI clock works worse than in previous versions

Many users report that the synchronisation via MIDI clock works worse in Traktor 2.1.1 than in earlier versions. This seems to be true as well for synchronisation Maschine and Traktor on the same systems as for MIDI clock sync of two Traktor systems.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1, added on October 11, 2011
Fixed in: Traktor 2.1.2

Note  I verified the fix with an external MIDI clock (sent by my Xone:92) in a setup where both Traktor and Maschine were configured as MIDI tempo slave. The test with the external MIDI clock showed that Traktor needs much longer (between 20 and 30 times) than Maschine untilt the BPM value stabilizes. Maschine needed approx. one second.

The second setup I checked: Traktor and Maschine running on the same MacBook; Traktor was tempo master and Maschine tempo slave. It looks as if this setup can be used again without problems.

 

Using CUP in Instant Mode moves Phasesee

The following bug occurs if you are using Tempo Sync as synchronisation mode and if you are using CUP in instant mode to jump back to the desired start of playback position. In this workflow you would (either manually or with the Tempo Sync function of Traktor) set the tempo of the new track to the one which is currently playing.

Then you set a cue point at the position where playback shall be started and use the pitch bend buttons to correct the phase. When the beats match you use CUP to go back to the playback position.

In version 2.0.3, Traktor does not touch the phase you manually set when you press CUP. In version 2.1.1, Traktor moves the phase to a somehow random value resulting in loosing the sync.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1, added on October 7, 2011
Fixed in: Traktor 2.1.2

 

Not all Deck Controls are reset when loading a new Track

The setting Reset all deck controls when loading new track does not reset the tempo fader to zero in 2.1.1.

The tempo fader should be reset to zero if the Sync button on the deck is Off. (If the Sync button is On, the tempo fader should be set to the tempo of the Sync Master. This is still working as it worked in Traktor 2.0.3.)

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1, added on October 7, 2011
Fixed in: Traktor 2.1.2

 

Mapping Commmand Tempo Sync broken

This command has no effect in version 2.1.1.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1, added on October 6, 2011
Fixed in: Traktor 2.1.2

 

Sample Slots get unloaded

If you load a missing sample into a sample slot Traktor unloads and stops the playback of all other sample slots of that deck. There is no workaround available.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1, added on October 4, 2011
Fixed in: Traktor 2.1.2

 

Out Command Track End Warning is broken

The out command Track End Warning no longer works.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1, added on October 4, 2011
Fixed in: Traktor 2.1.2

 

Switching to Fallback Device broken

Traktor does not automatically select the configured fallback device if the standard audio device is not available. This is a problem in the Windows version of Traktor.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1, added on October 4, 2011, updated on October 17, 2011
Fixed in: Traktor 2.1.2

 

Cue Play Mode setting broken for decks B-D

The Cue Play Mode setting (Preferences/Transport) is broken for all decks except of deck A. If you set this option to Instant, playback of decks B, C and D does not start until you release the CUP button.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1, added on October 4, 2011
Fixed in: Traktor 2.1.2

 

Load Loop Play is broken

The mapping command Loop Load Play is broken. In version 2.1.1 the selected loop is loaded into the deck, but playback does not start.

Issue in: Traktor 2.1.1, added on October 4, 2011
Fixed in: Traktor 2.1.2

 

 

Updated on12-7-2011

 

38 Comments

Gerard HC
wrote on December 8, 2011 at 4:44 PM
Hello!

I have not tried version 2.1.2, but I wonder if they have had problems with bugs or unexpected errors when they play certain songs, browsing the library or applying effects.

Dj am and 2 occasions in different concerts, traktor crashed and I had to reboot.

I hope that in this version are gone these bugs.
 
Gerard HC
wrote on December 8, 2011 at 4:47 PM
When I say bugs I mean "crashes"

:)

I hope your answer.
 
jimes
wrote on December 9, 2011 at 2:01 AM
Hi!
iCANTT update my tractor! :(
I downloaded the update from website like 3 times, from my service center i can't find it!And 3 times because i can't open it it gives me some error when i try to run the isntaller, it says the file is damaged
Any one knows what could it be?

thx cheers
 
Angelo
wrote on December 9, 2011 at 3:32 PM
Hello,

Experienced a lot of problems yesterday in the club with both Macs and Traktor 2.1.2
Even a crash during the set... This is a very bad update of Traktor. I can't believe that they "throw" this update on the internet when there are even more problems than in the old version.

Is there a possibility to downgrade to my previous Traktor Scratch Pro version? I did not experience any problems with that version...

I promote Traktor as one of the best digital DJ systems, but now I'm very
 
Robin Loops
wrote on December 10, 2011 at 3:23 AM
Something going on with the Deck mode modifier. Seems to be locked on Internal Playback mode. Before you could use this to map the same objects to both sampler and normal decks. Maybe since they are mutually exclusive they took this out?
 
Mickbaer
wrote on December 10, 2011 at 6:51 PM
TRAKTOR 2.1.0...2.1.2 MK4
Bis Version 2.0.3 lief mein Hercules MK4 am Traktor 2.0.3(PC) sehrgut.
Ab Version 2.1.0 habe ich folgendes Problem:
Alle Konroller Funktionen, Knöpfe, Regler Jockweel kommen in Traktor richtig an.
Ich lade je eine MP3 Datei in die Dec`s A/B, ich kann dieses Lied mit der Kontroller Play Taste starten und stoppen,
Traktor spielt, stopt, alles gut.
Wenn Ich aber jetzt das Jockweel (A) bewege, ist ab diesem Zeitpunkt die Waveform (DECK A) eingefohren,
Ich kann zwar ü
 
Mickbaer
wrote on December 10, 2011 at 6:53 PM
Ich kann zwar über die Kontroller Play Taste, die grüne Playtaste an und aus machen, auch mit der Maus,
das Phasemeter startet und stopt auch, aber die Waveform bewege sich nur noch sycron mit dem Jockweel.
Somit ist kein sound mehr zu hören, obwöhl die Playtaste grün ist.
Man hört nur noch etwas wenn ich den Jockweel bewege.
Also, die Groß Grüne Play Taste hat nur noch Einfluß auf das Phasemeter.
Das betrifft beide Deck´s.
Auch mit dem laden eines neuen Titels ändert sich an der Situatio
 
Mickbaer
wrote on December 10, 2011 at 6:55 PM
nichts.
Update der Hercules MK4 treiber, win7,auf den neuesten Stand hat keine Ändrung gebracht. Alle setup einstellungen, AUDIO. MIDI. Wurden mit dem glieichen MK4 original TSI getestet. Somit sind für mich die Versionen 2.1.0 ... 2.1.2 nicht verwendbar. Habe schon x setup Änderungen probiert, aber immer der gleiche Fehler. Haben diesen Bug Andere auch bemerkt? Was kann ich tun? Vielen Dank für eine Antwort.
 
SnowSeals
wrote on December 12, 2011 at 1:12 AM
I bought myself a new processor, a quad-core Q9550, and installed Windows 7 64-bit, so it uses my full 4gb of RAM.

Then I noticed how Traktor 2.1.1 was getting high CPU-load, and audio-stream got fcuked up.
So I installed a dual-boot, one for Win 7 64-bit and a Win 7 32-bit.

Tried Traktor in 32-bit, and still same issue :s
Until I unchecked the Multi-core support.

All works good now... Hope Native Instrument will fix this issue tho, so it can use all 4 cores in my CPU, so in the end,
 
INDUTCHTRIAL
wrote on December 12, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Still high CPU spikes on Windows 7 X86 after this update!
Even with unchecked Multi-core support!
Followed all kinds of tips and even configured my PC as the DJ-Endo tutorial: http://blog.dubspot.com/optimize-your-windows-7-pc-for-djing-music-production/
Hope that Native Instruments fix this issue soon!
 
Gerard HC
wrote on December 12, 2011 at 12:11 PM
I think that having a properly configured PC for optimal performance does not justify excessive resources consumed traktor 2.1.1 because there are people that have high power and pc performance and traktor 2.1.1 consumption is very high.

I do not understand because it does not advance native instrument updates. Fixed minor bugs when most importantly (clean sound) and (bugs).

It seems that they do not understand when a DJ is mixing with traktor before hundreds of people and suddenly in the
 
NZDJ
wrote on December 12, 2011 at 9:00 PM
I have a problem with the pitch of my S4 Traktrol control on the left. When I try to manually change the pitch, after choosing the desired bpm, it is the speed of music ranging and disturbing seriously impeding the mixing
 
Gerard HC
wrote on December 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM
This is for NATIVE INSTRUMENTS team:

"People are tired of bugs, crashes, high CPU consumption, clicking, instability and incomplete updates. We ask please that you bring forth a final version fixing all these bugs from previous versions. Otherwise people will distrust and TRAKTOR opt for other programs such as Serato DJ. "
 
Eran
wrote on December 13, 2011 at 4:22 PM
i installed the 2.1.2 update and the cpu is fully loaded
in my original cd i have 2.0.1 could any one send me link of 2.0.3 that i heard that is the most stable
tanxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
webstorm
wrote on December 13, 2011 at 5:15 PM
for the really first time i'm really disapointed with this last traktor update ! my S4 incountred many bugs since this update ( cause the software bugs.. ) this update is not a good one , dont upgrade !!
 
Gerard HC
wrote on December 13, 2011 at 8:23 PM
The problem is that every time they release a update to fix bugs, the new update introduces new bugs .. so if you use the version 2.0.3 the cpu more stable but will have other faults are not corrected as problems with cdj (cue) etc ...

We need a final clean of errors ..
I now use version 2.1.1 and version 1.2.8 (ddj-t1)
 
javo98
wrote on December 14, 2011 at 8:41 PM
hello , i've a question about numark mixtrack pro...
my question
it's possible calibrate the numark mixtrack pro's jogwheel with traktor pro & scratch 2.0... i would like knowing how because i started the scratching in console,,,,, song jump and it feels horrible..
the jog wheel is not synchronized with the program!!!! thankksssss
 
Gerard HC
wrote on December 20, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Gentlemen ..
I suggest that everyone who has assigned him to use traktor native instrument an e-mail demanding that they rectify these errors. Among all possible that one day there is a TRAKTOR without any errors, bugs, or crashes.
 
Bruno Gualtieri
wrote on December 23, 2011 at 9:02 PM
Hallo ! Hatte Lorca. 2 Wochen Traktor 2 2.0.3 lief alles gut, mit Timecode und S4.
Habe dann Update auf 2.1.2 gemacht, aber habe ganz feine Störgeräusche. :-(
Komischerweise habe ich dies auch der älteren version 2.0.3..... hat jemand eine Idee was ich machen könnte.

MAC book pro 4GB DDR3 Traktor S4 TIMECODE SET AUDIO8DJ+X1 + CDJ 1000MK3
 
Lucky
wrote on December 24, 2011 at 5:38 AM
If not for your writing this topic could be very convoluted and olibque.
 
alex
wrote on December 24, 2011 at 6:13 PM
hi i have installed 2.1.2 and i get many crushes.Traktor support team send me an answear were they say that i may have corrupted mp3s.I dont know whats going on...
 
starfox
wrote on December 25, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Traktor 2.1.2: the "Multi-Core support is enabled" problem always exist on AMD CPU (phenom II 955 BE (4core 3,1Ghertz).
It's start to be boring this type of problem for a software who people name it profesional, All other software on the market work well with any CPU
 
Dj tek
wrote on December 25, 2011 at 4:25 PM
I'm using timecode vinyl in traktor pro2 but when i updated it to 2.1.2 the bpm counter on my decks is not changing even if i adjust the pitch fader on my turntables can somebody tell me how to fix this?
 
gedloen
wrote on December 26, 2011 at 3:56 PM
j have cdj350 & nexus900 setup wi tsp2 (2.0.3) but now when i press stop on cdj track playing only on deckA goes into 1 beat loop, it stops if i press cue??
 
Gerard HC
wrote on December 26, 2011 at 7:49 PM
I just tell you one thing ...

Visit this site and demanded a faultless version as I have done please.

http://www.native-instruments.com/en/company/contact-ni/

Together we can make the team INSTRUMENS NATIVE do the right things.
 
tobogg
wrote on January 8, 2012 at 1:39 AM
Seit dem Update 2.1.2 kann ich keine Dateien mehr per Drag-and-Drop - weder in meine Collection noch in die Track-Decks - einfügen. Der Cursor zeigt dann ein Ø-Symbol. Gibt es hierfür eine Einstellung oder ist das ein Bug?
 
Mysta Squiggle
wrote on January 14, 2012 at 1:08 PM
I don't know about 2.1.2 but in 2.1.1 using MIDI for input select of a deck (a trick I use to mute a deck) results in ejecting the song from the deck.
 
Booty P
wrote on January 17, 2012 at 1:47 PM
Why all of a suuden is everyone experiencing problems with Traktor Pro? I had version 2.03 working fine, now since upgrade, Im find that the tracktor software crashes, freezes when im loading tracks on to decks, this never happen before with previous version, what are you people doing NI, please fix these issues fast, I dont need any more embaressing situations. luckily I still had my virtual DJ that I had to quickly divert to otherwise I would of been totally screwed not to mention severely emb
 
Napalm1
wrote on January 21, 2012 at 5:29 PM
Running latest version of traktor I had mix track pro for Xmas upgraded the software that came with mixtrack pro traktor le bought a new laptop with dual core amd 4gb processor. I upgraded from le so I could record my mixes inwasntvaware that amd wasn't recommend for traktor. CPU overloads every mix after about 20 mins it's really frustrating I disabled the multicore support option doesnt help. Audio slows right down and CPU just goes red. What a let down feel like I've just wasted £120 on the u
 
mark
wrote on January 25, 2012 at 12:37 AM
has anyone had problems playing there files on traktor pro? im using the newest version, only purchased in dec, when i try to play some off my tracks it says cannot play file missing or corrupt unsuported file type or drm, these are all legit mp3s bought off beatport that work fine on all my other media players, some tracks never play otheres did and now dont. its driving me nuts any help would be much appreciated.
 
djalberto
wrote on January 28, 2012 at 1:53 PM
There are others bugs related to Denon DN-X1600:
1. This is the most unexpalinable bug: How Traktor has no compatibility with rotary controls of this certified mixer? It would solved only to add a third option for the rotary controls 00h/7fh!
2. If the USB cable is removed and connected again, Traktor do not restore the connection. It's necessary to close it and open it again to the mixer be recognized.
2. Traktor do not send correct commands to control the DN-X1600 leds FUNC1 and FUNC2.
3.
 
djalberto
wrote on January 28, 2012 at 1:55 PM
3. All bugs and erros were reported to NI and Denon support. While the Denon support says that everything is related to the Traktor software, NI support answer only about the FUNC1 and FUNC2, that they will be fixed in the next version.
 
djalberto
wrote on January 28, 2012 at 4:58 PM
Just a correction: FUNC3 and FUNC4 leds, not FUNC1 and FUNC2
 
patech
wrote on January 28, 2012 at 8:20 PM
One minute Traktor's sample decks are synced, the next minute they aren't. There is a malfunction in sample decks sync. I have tested it and there is definitely a problem, here's how i did. I would load a sample (in loop mode) to the sample deck and have the track deck set to master, play them and they are in sync. I move the tempo fader and the sample's bpm also adjusts. After a few tracks the sample decks will just not want to sync any more. I've tried loading in different samples but no sync.
 
Tassilyn
wrote on January 28, 2012 at 11:52 PM
This shows real expertise. Thanks for the asenwr.
 
Sethridge
wrote on February 7, 2012 at 2:24 AM
had to update due to timecode vinyl error but now that i have looked around and seen all these other people with the same and different issues, ithink would rather go back to using my old version, why publish and sell something that doesn't work well, and on top of that native instruments doesn't have the support to back it up, i have been waiting two months for a reply on my problems and still no response, is there anyway to downgrade (untill they solve these bugs)???
 
Danny
wrote on February 13, 2012 at 11:44 PM
Hi

I'm currently using my traktor scratch pro 2.1.2, with CDJ 100's MK3. i cannot seem to cue the tracks via the cue button on the CDJ and also i I'm having a problem with controlling the Pitch/Tempo of the track on each deck on the CDJ.

is there a solution to these problems??????
 
Richard Stringer
wrote on February 15, 2012 at 1:18 PM
I'm using Traktor Scratch Duo 2 and it loads quite a few tracks out of phase, the sound quality goes strange (due to the track now being out of phase) and the waveform goes super thin and become un-usable. I did a mix last night and 99% of the tracks that loaded, loaded into Traktor out of phase totally ruining the whole dj mix. If this happened during a live set it'd be devastating and probably ruin your reputation. Traktor is way to buggy and unreliable to be used for a live performance.
 

 

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