You will learn the essential workflows for mixing tracks with the S2. If you have some experience already, feel free to jump around. For beginners, we recommend spending some time reading through this guide.
Traktor Keyboard Shortcuts Traktor keyboard shortcuts can be extremely helpful in reducing the time it takes to perform a specific action, or to use as your main form of DJ control. When starting out using Traktor for the first time, using the keyboard as your main control method is the cheapest and most practical way to DJ right off the bat. Saving the loops when not in Auto Save Mode. Click on the title of the Remix Set Deck and give your set a name. Click on the letter of the deck (e.g. The big ‘D’ in the corner of deck D) Select ‘Save Remix Set’. The loops will all save under the remix set title. TRAKTOR’s intelligent features allow for easy remixing of tracks on the fly; and you can switch any deck to a Sample Deck and load up to four loops or one-shot samples each, or 16 in total. Its new Loop Recorder can record loops from mixer channels, master out or audio interface inputs, while you mix in more than 30 performance effects.
CONTROLLER OVERVIEW
FX SECTION
The four mixer effects add different flavors to your sound like delay or flanger.
JOG WHEELS
Jog wheels help you to mix, scratch, and nudge your tracks with high precision.
MONITOR/CUE SECTION
Pre-listen to tracks and adjust the sound before your audience hears it.
TEMPO FADERS/SYNC BUTTON
Tempo faders adjust the tempo of each track, while sync automatically plays two tracks at the same tempo.
PADS
Pads let you save and access loops and several starting points within your tracks. Pads illuminate in different colors to indicate what you have saved.
BROWSE
Use the encoder to browse and load tracks you want to play. Your S2 controller has a dedicated encoder for each of its decks.
LOOP/MOVE/HOTCUES
Create loops and different start points (cue points) for your tracks on the fly.
EQ
Adjust your sound with the low, medium, and high-band equalizer.
Native Instruments has launched Traktor DJ 2, a free DJ software application for Windows, macOS, and iOS devices.
Traktor DJ 2 is Native Instruments’ freely downloadable alternative to their flagship Traktor Pro 3 software. The freeware version of the application comes with some limitations but the most important features are included. It provides all the tools needed for DJing on a desktop computer, a laptop, or a mobile device running iOS.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s included with Traktor DJ 2. The application features two decks (instead of four in Traktor Pro 3) with cue and loop point functionality, Vector waveform display mode with waveform zooming (additional modes available in Traktor Pro 3), eight hot cues, four mixer effects, filters and EQ on both channels, keylock support (powered by Elastique 3), and support for automatic tempo and key detection. The software supports iTunes import and Soundcloud Go+ streaming.
The biggest drawbacks, when compared to Traktor Pro 3, are the lack of additional decks, reduced number of tempo sync modes (Beatsync and Temposync are not included), missing insert effects, and lack of tag editing functionality. In addition, Traktor DJ 2 only supports a limited number of MIDI controllers and audio devices (Traktor Audio 2, Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3, and Traktor Kontrol Z1). Third-party DJ controllers can’t be used with Traktor DJ 2.
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Despite these limitations, Traktor DJ 2 is more than capable of handling less demanding DJing tasks. The interface is intuitive enough to operate quickly using a mouse or a touchpad. Users who don’t own one of the supported controllers can take advantage of the touchscreen controls on iOS.
To download your free copy of Traktor DJ 2, sign up for a Native Instruments user account and request your license on the product page linked below. Registration is completely free. You will need to download the Native Access license management software which will handle the installation and future updates of the software.
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Traktor DJ 2 is available for free download via Native Instruments(68.4 MB download size, EXE installer, standalone application for Windows & macOS, mobile app for iOS).