| Traktor Bible PDF Update for Traktor 2.5 |
Daniel Haver, CEO of Native Instruments, announced the upcoming Traktor version 2.5 and the new NI controller Kontrol F1 on January 21, 2012 in Los Angeles.
The main new feature is the remix decks that will replace the sample decks that we are familiar with in the current version of Traktor Pro 2.
All details about the new 2.5 version and about the new controller will be available as a free PDF update to all owners of a Traktor Bible, as soon as Traktor 2.5 is released (probably in April 2012).
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| Phil Morse from Digital DJ Tips reviews Traktor 2 Bible |
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Phil Morse from Digital DJ Tips reviewed the Traktor 2 Bible. Read his review article
and watch his review video directly on Digital DJ Tips website.
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| The Sync Button Debate, Amsterdam Dance Event 2011 |
During the ADE conference a panel of nerds and DJs discussed the implications of the Sync button found in almost all DJ software. Watch the complete discussion in a video we recorded for you.
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| Background: Latching Layers of Allen&Heath Xone:K2 |
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One of the innovative features of the Xone:K2 controller are its latching layers.
What exactly does it mean?
How allows the latching layers system you to easily create mappings with just one layer, or if you wish with different, multiple layers?
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| Tutorial: Using Loop Recorder in external Mixer Mode |
This tutorial shows how to configure the Traktor Loop Recorder in external mixing mode with Audio 8 DJ and Traktor Audio 10.
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| Review: Closer look on Allen&Heath Xone:K2 |
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The new Allen&Heath DJ controller, the Xone:K2, was introduced at BPM show in Birmingham. The K2 should be in stores in January 2012.
If you want to know why we think that there will be hard times ahead for the Kontrol X1, read our extensive review.
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| Mapping Command Finder for Traktor 2.0.3/2.1.1 |
The mapping command finder is updated and contains the command names for Traktor 2.0.3 and 2.1.1. The finder helps you with finding the mapping command you need.
Simply move the mouse over a button, knob or slider to see the corresponding mapping commands.
Open Mapping Command Finder
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| Traktor 2 Bible Update PDF for Traktor 2.1.1 |
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The Traktor 2 Bible update PDF for Traktor 2.1.1 is available for download.
Please logon with your Traktor Bible PLUS account to see the download links.
Goto Traktor Bible PLUS page
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| Problems in Traktor 2.1.1 |
On this page you find a compilation of some major bugs other Traktor users have experienced in version 2.1.1.
The information provided in the list was collected from different digital DJ forums.
Updated on12-7-2011
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| Video: Neutralize and Remap - Tweaking the Kontrol S4 |
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This video shows how to create a user mapping that neutralizes the default mapping and that allows to add new functionality to the controller.
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| Video: Using multiple soundcards with Traktor |
This tutorial shows how to use multiple audio interfaces for Traktor on Mac OS X.
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| If Music is the Food of Love... |
| There came a question up on the NI forum today regarding WAV vs. MP3. This reminded me of this great interview with Tony Andrews, founder of Funktion One. I want to share it with you (if you haven't seen it yet). Enjoy |
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| Video: Controlling two Timecode Decks with one TT/CDJ |
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This tutorial shows how to use the Single Turntable Mode of Traktor. In Single Turntable Mode two Traktor decks share one timecode signal.
This is useful if you have only one turntable/CD player or if one player dies during a gig.
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| Video: How to setup Traktor Kontrol S4 for Timecode |
This beginner's guide shows in easy steps how to setup Traktor Kontrol S4 for use with timecode.
An S4 Add-on mapping allows you how switch between absolute and relative timecode mode from your Kontrol S4.
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| The First Traktor 2 Bible Unboxing Video Ever |
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| Squeezing Multiple States into one Modifier |
This article shows how to squeeze more than one modifier value into one modifier slot.
The mapping technique explained will help you, when you run out of available modifiers. Furthermore, there can be situations where you need to make a command dependent of more than two modifiers. For example, you may wish to use two of the standard modifier values (M1 to M8) and additionally one of the extended modifiers (like Is in Loop).
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| Review: Xtreme Mapping |
Beeing able to create completely customized mappings is one of the coolest features of Traktor. However, the user interface of the Controller Manager
that you need to use to cerate your mappings, is sub-optimal.
Things get a lot better now with the Mac OS X app Xtreme Mapping. It eliminates the shortcomings of the Controller Manager and makes mapping creation a lot easier.
The winners of one of 20 free copies of Xtreme Mapping are...
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| Workshop: The Wedding of Traktor and Maschine |
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This workshop series explains how to integrate Traktor and Maschine running on the same Mac OS X or Windows 7 system. To route the audio the free tool Jack is used. The audio from the Traktor decks is sent to Maschine, where you can apply all Maschine effects and external plugins.
Part 1: Setup for external mixer mode with Traktor Audio 10 (Mac OS X) Part 2: Setup for internal mixer mode with Traktor Kontrol S4 (Mac OS X) Part 3: Setup for external mixer mode with Traktor Audio 10 on Windows 7 (coming soon) Part 4: Setup for internal mixer mode with Traktor Kontrol S4 on Windows 7 (NEW) Part 5: MIDI Clock Synchronisation of Traktor and Maschine (UPDATE) Part 6: Insert and Send Effects (coming soon) Part 7: Some free plugins
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| Kontrol S4 and the Eddy Current Brake |
Did you ever wonder why the jogwheels on Traktor Kontrol S4 feel so good as they do?
Answer coming soon
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| New Firmware for Traktor Audio 6/Traktor Audio 10 |
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Native Instruments has released a new firmware (version 37) for the audio interfaces Traktor Audio 6, Traktor Audio 10, and Komplete Audio 6. Updating the firmware is very easy with the new tool Device Updater.
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| Samples Section Contest - The Winners |
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Thanks to all who upload their own samples to the
new Samples Section and who automatically took part in the prize drawing.
The Winners are:
Traktor Audio 2 goes to Manuel in Stuttgart (Germany)
Traktor Bible Leather Edition goes to an Aslam in Cologne (Germany)
Komplete Elements goes to René in Mackenbach (Germany)
Congratulations!
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| How's my driving? |
Many thanks to all who took part in the Traktor Bible reader survery. The current results are online now.
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| Sample Decks Support for Kontrol X1 in Traktor 2.0.3 |
Traktor 2.0.3 contains a new option for 'native Sample Deck Control via Kontrol X1'. What does this mean?
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| Paul Beynon reviews Traktor 2 Bible |
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| Share your Samples and Win |
Samples Lib is a new service on the Traktor Bible website where you can upload and share your own (i.e. self produced) samples (loops, one shots, field recordings). An attribute browser and saved filters make it easy to find the samples you need.
All who upload ten or more samples or sample packages up to June 15, 2011 June 30, 2011, take part in the drawing of several prizes.
Info about the 'Lottery'
Samples Lib Feature Set
Goto Samples Lib
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| Implementing Fader Start Features (Traktor Bible Plus) |
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One of the praised options of the Pioneer DDJ-T1 controller (released in March 2011) is the so called „channel fader start“ feature: if you open the channel fader of one deck, the corresponding tracks automatically starts to play.
The fader start feature can be implemented for any MIDI controller available. As you will see in this tutorial you can map fader start either to the cross fader of your controller or to the individual channel/volume faders. You will see also why this does not work when using Traktor Kontrol S4 in its native NHL mode.
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| Gizmo from scratchworx.com reviews Traktor 2 Bible |
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| Dan Dunkle won Traktor 2 Bible, Leather edition |
Thanks to all who uploaded their Traktor 2 mapping during April 2011 and who automatically took part in the drawing of Traktor 2 Bible, Leather Edition.
The winner has been drawn begin of May 2011. Traktor 2 Bible, Leather Edition, is on its way to Dan Dunkle in Oakland (CA).
Here the link to the mapping uploaded:
S4 Mapping with 4 Band Xone EQ
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| Mapping Templates |
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Traktor DJ Joost from the Netherlands created some templates that will help you to document your Traktor controller mappings.
All templates are PDF forms where you can easily add the command/action that you mapped to a control.
UPDATE: 35 templates available now
Download Controller Templates
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| Traktor 2 Bible available |
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In the two years since the first edition of Traktor Bible was published, Traktor Bible has become the de-facto standard reference for digital DJs using Native Instruments Traktor.
The new edition, Traktor 2 Bible, is available now and can be ordered in the Traktor Bible Shop and at various resellers.
More information about Traktor 2 Bible
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| Synchronisation in Traktor 2 |
Traktor 2 offers two different synchronisation modes: BeatSync and TempoSync. You can select the mode on the Preferences/Transport dialog in section Sync Mode.
This tutorial explains how the mode selected affects the synchronisation possibilities.
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| Mapping the Traktor Loop Recorder |
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The loop recorder section of the S4 controller mimics the loop recorder of the Traktor user interface one by one.
The mapping commands Traktor provides make it quite easy to build a mapping for the loop recorder and use it either in a user mapping for the S4 or with any other controller.
Is it possible to recreate the same behaviour in an S4 user mapping or in a mapping for another controller? Unfortunately not. This tutorial shows the details.
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| Feed your Sample Slots |
Are you looking for samples which you can use in your sample slots? An overview page in the Portals section contains several links to download portals for samples.
Open link page
Portal missing? Please send me a message
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