MANUAL ADDENDUM

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Users Guide written by André Benedix, Friedemann Becker, Irmgard Bauer

Version: 1.0 (11/2008)
Software Version: 1.0.1

Special thanks to the members of the Beta Test Team, who were invaluable not just in tracking down
bugs, but in making this a better product.
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1. Welcome to TRAKTOR 1.0.1
The updated version of TRAKTOR contains several new features and fixes that will be
explained in this document. This manual addendum contains the changes that have been
made with TRAKTOR update version 1.0.1, but does not cover the whole range of function-
alities TRAKTOR has to offer. It also provides some new information that was not added
to the manual before.
All other features and general behaviors are explained in great detail in the TRAKTOR
manual that you can access by clicking Open Manual in the Help tab of the application
menu.

Enjoy playing with TRAKTOR!

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2. What’s new in TRAKTOR 1.0.1
The following list summarizes the changes of the Traktor 1.0.1 update:
► 2 new effects (Delay T3 and Reverb T3) and reworked Beatmasher (chapter 3)
► Importing playlist and importing playlist directories (chapter 4)
► “Show in Collection” as context option for tracks in the Explorer and iTunes Browser
Node (chapter 4)
► Separation of Mouse Snap behavior from Cue and Loop Snap Mode (chapter 5)
► Adjustable Key Lock Range (chapter 5)
► Restructured MIDI mapping ADD menu (chapter 6)
► New Type of Controller called “Relative Fader/Knob” (chapter 6)
► Number of automatic Collection backups increased to 50 (from formerly 10)

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3. New Effects

3.1 Delay T3
Classical industry tempo-synchronized Delay with Freeze button like already available in
Traktor 3 and Traktor Scratch. The Rate of the Delay is directly controlled by the
Master Clock of Traktor to ensure that the Delay keeps up with the beat also during
tempo changes.

Advanced Mode
FILTER
► Internal high pass filter and low pass filter (similar to a band pass filter). The filter is
open when the knob is in center position. It progressively cuts out low frequencies
when turned to the right and cuts out high frequencies when turned to the left.

FEEDB (Feedback)
► Controls the strength of the delays feedback, making the effect stronger and more col-
orful.Min: small feedbackMax: strong feedback RATE
► Controls the Delay time. Compared to the Delay in TRAKTOR 3 the orientation of the
knob has changed to:
% The effect rate can be switched
during operation without any
crackles or glitches in audio!
► Min: long delay times
► Max:  short delay times
► The 7 available values are expressed in fractions of bars, and are equally distributed
% Even in Freeze mode the Delay
follows the Master Clock and
will therefore seamlessly merge into the
over the range of the knob. The knobs center position is printed in bold letters: mix once it is released.
► Min – Max: 4/4, 3/8, 1/4, 3/16, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32.

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FRZ (Freeze)
► Freezes the Delay by closing the input an playing the delay with the set Feedback. The
filer remains active in the feedback loop. For endless freezes, the FILTER knob has to
be therefore turned to the middle position.

FR.R (Free Run)

► When pressed, delay times are not quantized and can be changed continuously.
Compared to the QUANT button of the Delay in TRAKTOR 3, the FR.R button has the
exact opposite effect. If you had the QUANT button on in TRAKTOR3, you should turn
the FR.R button off in TRAKTOR PRO. Changing delay times while the Delay is active
can result in sudden skips in pitch.

Chained Mode (1-Knob Control)

The knob works like the Rate knob in Advanced Mode at a medium Feedback value.

3.2 Reverb T3
Classical industry standard Reverb with extreme room sizes, individual low pass & high
pass Filter Controls and Freeze function like already available in Traktor 3 and Traktor
Scratch 1.

Advanced Mode
LP
► LP filter in the effect loop – fully open when turned to the left.

HP
► HP filter in the effect loop – fully open when turned to the right. SIZE
► Control the size of the reverberation added, ranging from small to huge room sizes.

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FRZ (Freeze)
► Freezes the Reverb by closing the input and leaving open the output.

Chained Mode (1-Knob Control)

► Works like the SIZE knob of the Advanced Mode.

3.3 Beatmasher 2
Updated version of the Beatmasher effect – a buffer based effect for capturing a loop
from the current audio material and successively mashing it up. ! The effect has to be started in
off mode and then turned on to
sample the current audio.
Advanced Mode
ON
► When turning on the effect it samples one bar or audio based on the tempo of the
master clock.
► To sample a new piece of audio, turn the effect off and then back on.

GATE
► Combined controller for different ways of mixing and gating the sampled material:
► In full left position bypasses the effect
► From full left to centre mixes in progressively bigger chunks of the buffered audio
► In centre position only plays the buffered audio.
► From center to full right position cuts out progressively bigger chunks of audio
like a Gater.

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ROT (Rotate)
► Shifts the sampled audio relatively to its original position in steps of 1/8 notes.
► At minimum Length, the Rotate knob continuously rotates the sample.

LEN (Length)
► Controls the length of the audio played back from the buffer.

WRP (Warp)
► Re-synchronizes the effect on each bar for more musical results.

REV (Reverse)
► Reverses the playback direction of the buffered audio samples.

Chained Mode (1-Knob Control)

► This knob behaves like the Length knob in Advanced Mode.

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4. New Browser Functions

4.1 Additional Playlist Import Functions

The context menu of the Playlist Node in the Browser Tree (right-/ctrl-click on Playlist)
contains two new entries:

Import Playlist
Click this to open a dialog that lets you browse to a Traktor playlist file and import the
saved playlist directly by choosing it and confirming the dialog.

Import Playlist Directory

This works like Import Playlist, but lets you choose a whole directory or folder and imports
all contained playlists.

4.2 Showing Tracks in Collection

When browsing inside the Explorer Node of the Browser Tree or in the iTunes Library in
Traktor, all tracks that are already imported into your Collection got the option Show
in Collection when right-/ctrl-clicking them. The Browser then directly jumps to the tracks
in your Collection.

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5. New Preferences Options

5.1 Snapped Modes

For TRAKTOR 1.0.1, Snap Mode has been split into a Preferences option and the Snap
Mode Button in the Global Section. The Snap Mode Button now works differently, too.

5.1.1 Snap Button

The Snap Mode Button in the Master Panel of the Global Section now only affects the
behavior of setting cue points or loops. When Snap is on, a cue point or loop is always set
on the closest beat.

5.1.2 Mouse Control Preferences

In the Preferences > Transport a new entry called Mouse Control were added. It changes
the behavior of clicking in the Waveform and can be set to:

Vinyl
This mode means that you interact with the waveform like you can do with a record.
Clicking holds the track like holding a record on a turntable with your hand. Holding the
mouse and moving it works like scratching or spinning a record.

Snap
If choosing Snap in the Preferences the mouse arrow will always snap on the beat of the
loaded track. If you click inside the waveform the play position jumps to the beat next to
where you clicked. Click and hold while the deck is paused works like the Cue Button.

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5.2 Key Lock Range
There is a new option available in Preferences > Transport. It is called Key Lock Range
and can be set to:

+/- 30%
That means the Key Lock feature is only working in a range of +/- 30 % pitch. A higher
or lower tempo adjustment will automatically deactivate Key Lock on the dedicated deck.
% Of course Key Lock can be
switched on and off manually
independently from the Key Lock Range
This mode is used for getting natural sounding scratches even while Key Lock is en- setting.
gaged.

Always
With this option Key Lock will apply to the entire tempo range. Use this setting for getting
the typical granular robotic sounds at very low playback speeds.

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6. MIDI Mapping

6.1 New MIDI Controller Type

This update of Traktor adds a new Interaction Mode for controllers called “Relative
Fader/Knob” to the MIDI mapping.
► By assigning a knob or fader to “Relative Fader/Knob”, you can adjust its range of
action and its sensitivity. Furthermore changes on the hardware are interpreted rela-
tively to the position of the fader in the software.
► For example this can be useful if using it for the Pitch Fader to fine adjust a tempo
after having pressed the Sync Button.
► The range depends on the setting for Rotary Sensitivity. A higher setting results a
larger range.

6.2 Complete List of MIDI Controls

The Add menu in the Preferences > MIDI Mapping has been restructured for easier finding
a command you want to assign.
The tables below are divided into the parts for every group inside the Add menu.

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6.2.1 Load
Name Description
Load Next Load next track into the deck
Load Prev Load previous track into the deck
Load Selected Load selected tracks into the deck
Unload Unload the track from the deck
Load into Stopped Deck Load selected track into stopped deck
Load Loop Play Load and play selected track with deck loop on
Duplicate Deck A Load track from deck A into the deck
Duplicate Deck B Load track from deck B into the deck
Duplicate Deck C Load track from deck C into the deck
Duplicate Deck D Load track from deck D into the deck

6.2.2 Transport
Name Description
Play/Pause Play/pause track playback
Cue to closest cue point/set cue in current playback
Cue
position
Cup (Cue Play) CUP
Key Lock Reset original key
Seek Position Seeks back/forth in the track
Winds forward/backward by changing the tempo and
Wind
restores back once the button is released
Scratch on Holds playback preparing Traktor to scratch
Scratch Scratches track playback (requires deck Scratch On)
CD-DJ Jog Transport control through CD-DJ jog

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6.2.3 Timecode
Name
Calibrate
Assign Deck to Scratch Control
Scratch Monitor Scope Mode
Scratch Mode Int/Rel/Abs
Description
Calibrate timecode
Assign deck to Scratch control on specified channel
Scope mode monitor
Toggles Traktor Scratch Pro Scratch Modes

6.2.4 Cue/Loops
Name Description
Cue to closest cue point/set cue in current playback
Cue
position
Cup (Cue Play) CUP
Loop In/Set Cue Set loop in/cue points
Loop Out Set loop out points
Cue Set + Store Sets and stores cue point
Store Cue/Loop Save current cue point/loop in a Hotcue point slot
Delete Cue/Loop Clear Hotcue point slot
Loop Size Define loop size
Loop Set Set a loop according to the default length
Loop Size + Set Resize and activate loop
Loop Active Loop on/off
Cue/Loop Move Size Define cue/loop move length
Cue/Loop Move Mode Select move mode
Cue/Loop Move Moves cue points/loops on the waveform
Next/Prev Cue/Loop Skips to next/previous saved cue point/loop.
Jump to the cue point displayed in the advanced cue
Jump to Act Cue
list
Map Hotcue Map Hotcue point to selected Hotcue Button on GUI

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6.2.5 Mixer
Name Description
Input Select Toggles between internal & external channels
Filter Filter
Filter ON Switch filter on
Volume Controls the channel volume
Key On Locks current key
Key Set the key
Effect Unit 1 On Toggle effect slot on/off
Effect Unit 2 On Toggle Effect slot on/off
Deck Balance Controls the channel balance
Gain Controls channel gain
Monitor Cue Toggles monitor cue on/off
X-Fader Cross fader control
X-Fader Curve Set the mixing curve of the cross fader
Auto X-Fade Left Auto cross fade left
Auto X-Fade Right Auto cross fade right
Master Volume Global volume
Limiter Limiter
Auto Gain Global autogain, keeps all tracks at the same gain
Monitor Volume Volume of the monitor
Monitor Mix Mixed volume of monitor and master

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6.2.6 Mixer/EQ
Name Description
EQ High High frequencies knob
EQ High Kill High frequencies kill
EQ Mid Mid frequencies knob
EQ Mid Kill Mid frequencies kill
EQ Mid Low Mid Low frequencies knob
EQ Mid Low Kill Mid Low frequencies kill
EQ Low Low frequencies knob
EQ Low Kill Low frequencies kill

6.2.7 FX Chained
Name Description
Effect 1 Select Select FX
Effect 2 Select Select FX
Effect 3 Select Select FX
Dry/Wet Chained Combo mix parameter
Effect 1 Amount FX amount
Effect 2 Amount FX amount
Effect 3 Amount FX amount
Effect 1 On Sets FX on
Effect 2 On Sets FX on
Effect 3 On Sets FX on
Effect LFO Reset Reset LFO parameters

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6.2.8 FX Advanced
Name Description
Effect Select Select FX
Effect On Activate selected FX
Effect Param Reset Set to 0 all fx parameter
Effect Button 1 Depends from selected FX
Effect Button 2 Depends from selected FX
Dry/Wet Advanced Depends from selected FX
Effect Param 1 Depends from selected FX
Effect Param 2 Depends from selected FX
Effect Param 3 Depends from selected FX
Effect LFO Reset Reset LFO parameters

6.2.9 Recording
Name Description
Audio Recorder On Start recording
Recording Out Gain Recording gain adjust

6.2.10 Tempo
Name Description
Set to Master Set deck as master
Phase Sync Syncs Phase Meter
Tempo Bend Increase/decrease playback speed
Sync Sync tempo and phase to master deck/clock
Tempo Tempo pitch
Analyze Loaded Track Analyze track in deck

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6.2.11 Track BPM
Name Description
Autogrid Tracks BPM and sets a Beatgrid marker
Set Grid Marker Set Beatmarker
Delete grid Marker Delete Beatmarker
Move Grid Marker Moves Beatmarker along the waveform
BPM Manually sets BPM
Lock BPM Lock all buttons in the Grid advanced Panel
BPM x2 Doubles the BPM value
BPM /2 Halves the BPM value
Beat Tap Tap the beat
Beat Tick Activate tick sound

6.2.12 Master Clock

Name Description
Master Clock Mode Selects tempo master off/Master/decks A-D
Master Tempo Sets the master tempo
Master Tempo Pitch Bend UP Bends Up the master tempo
Master Tempo Pitch Bend
Bends Down the master tempo.
DOWN
Master Tempo Clock Send Toggles the master tempo clock send on/off.
Master Tempo Clock Sync
Syncs external clock to master clock
MIDI
Master Tempo Beat Tap Sets the master tempo via Tap Button.
Master Tempo Tick Toggles master tick on/off.

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6.2.13 Preview
Name Description
Preview Selected Load and play selected in preview player
Preview Play/Pause Play/pause track playback in preview player
Preview Seek Position Seek in track in preview player

6.2.14 Browser

Browser/List
Name
List Delete
List Reset Played-State Reset played state of the tracks in playlist
List Analyze
List Edit
List Relocate
List Add To Collection Add track/folder to collection
List Select Up/Down
List Select Page Up/Down
List Select Top/Bottom
List Select Extend Up/Down
List Select Extend Page Up/
Down
List Select Extend Top/Bottom
List Select All
List Consolidate
Search
Search Clear
Description
Delete browser list
Analyze tracks in list
Edit list
Relocate tracks references
List navigation controls
List page select
List select
Multiple tracks selection
Multiple selection per page
Select entire page
Select all tracks
Consolidate playlist
Enables search function
Clear search box

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 List Search in Playlists
List Show in Explorer Show selected track in the OS file browser
List Clear
Jump to Current Track
Browser/Tree
Name
Save Collection
Tree Delete
Tree Reset Played-State Reset played status of all tracks in playlist
Tree Analyze
Tree Edit
Tree Relocate
Tree Import Collection
Tree Import Music Folders
Tree Export
Tree Export Printable
Tree Rename Playlist or Folder
Tree Select Up/Down
Tree Select Expand/Collapse
Tree Create Playlist
Tree Delete Playlist
Tree Create Playlist Folder
Tree Delete Playlist Folder
Search in playlist
Clear List
Selects last loaded track
Description
Save collection
Delete playlist from tree
Analyze tracks in all list
Edit tree Information
Relocate tracks references
Import external collections
Import music folders
Export collection
Export printable playlist/collection
Rename list
Select up/down
Collapse/expand Nodes in Tree
Create a new playlist
Delete folder
Create playlist folder
Delete playlist folder
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Browser/Favorites
Name Description
Favorites Select Select favorites
Favorites Add Add Favorite

6.2.15 View
Name Description
Only Browser Toggle toggles browser maximization
Layout Select Toggles between different layouts
Fullscreen Toggles fullscreen ON/OFF
Toggles between the current and the last deck focus
Toggle Last Focus
selected.
Focus Select Focus select buttons.
Mode CD Selects Vinyl/CD/Default modes.
Mode Switch deck control mode
Deck Size Switch between mini and full mode
Show Advanced Panel Toggles Advanced Panel visibility
Select Advanced Panel Selects Advanced Panel Mode
Window Deck Zoom Waveform Zoom In/Out

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6.2.16 Global
Name Description
Snap Mode Enter Snap Mode
Quantize Mode Enter Quantized Mode
Broadcasting On Start Broadcasting
Auto Play Plays and mixes in all track in playlist automatically
Show Slider Values Shows values while selecting
FX Panel Mode (Advanced/
Switch FX between easy and advanced
Chained)
Sends state of all available MIDI output values to the
Send Monitor State
connected hardware controllers

6.2.17 Modifier
Name Description
Modifier #1 Midi modifier
Modifier #2 Midi modifier
Modifier #3 Midi modifier
Modifier #4 Midi modifier
Modifier #5 Midi modifier
Modifier #6 Midi modifier
Modifier #7 Midi modifier
Modifier #8 Midi modifier

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6.2.18 Output
Name Description
Phase Monitor Phase output
Beat Phase Monitor Phase output
Track End Warning Blinking lights
Toggles between the current and the last deck focus
Toggle Last Focus
selected.
Monitor Deck AFL Left Shows the levels of AFL
Monitor Deck AFL Right Shows the levels of AFL
Monitor Deck PFL Left Shows the levels of PFL
Monitor Deck PFL Right Shows the levels of PFL
Monitor Mix Level Left Level
Monitor Mix Level Right Level
Master Level Left Left channel level
Master Level Right Right channel level
Master Level Master level
Master Clip Left Red light on the level
Master Clip Right Red light on the level
Master Clip Red light on the level
Record Level Left Left channel level
Record Level Right Right channel level
Record Clip Left Left clip light
Record Clip Right Right clip light

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7. Additional Notes

7.1 Using the updated Default Settings

Some default settings in Traktor have changed with version 1.0.1.
To easily get these new settings start the Setup Wizard after updating Traktor by click-
ing Start Setup Wizard in the Help tab of the application menu. ! If you do so, be aware that the
Wizard will overwrite your per-
sonal settings made before.

7.2 Using F-keys on Macs

If you are using an Apple keyboard or an Apple notebook some of the F-keys by default are
used for special commands. These keys in Traktor by default are used for the Favorite
Playlists in the Browser.
► To use the F-keys with their standard function hold the FN key on you keyboard.
or
► To always use the standard function in Mac OS X go to System Preferences > Keyboard
& Mouse > Keyboard and check “Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function
keys”.
►

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7.3 Uninstalling TRAKTOR on Mac OS X
In the main manual the name of the Root folder to be removed for uninstalling Traktor
from your Mac is wrong - the list must correctly read:
► Macintosh HD/Applications/Traktor
► ~/Documents/Native Instruments/Traktor
► ~/Music/Traktor
► ~/Library/Preferences/com.native-instruments.Traktor Pro.plist
► ~/Library/Application Support/Native Instruments/Traktor

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