Traktor Vinyl Mode
The traktor kontrol s4 gives djs the option of integrating turntables and using them to play vinyl or control the decks with timecode vinyl.
Traktor vinyl mode. Traktor pro 3 is our flagship dj software used in clubs and on stages across the world. Open traktor scratch pro go to the audio setup area and choose the audio 8 dj from the audio device drop down menu. A turntable that requires a separate phono preamp has to be connected to mixer channel a or b. Make sure the input mode on top of your audio 8 dj soundcard is set correctly.
More on traktor pro 3. In this video skratch bastid explains dvs or digital vinyl systems. The direction and speed that the virtual vinyl is rotating corresponds to the direction and speed that the timecode vinyl or timecode cd is turning. If you are not using timecode control or jog wheels you will want to use normal mode.
Use hotcues loops and over 40 effects for real creative freedom in your mixes. Traktor audio routing possibilities now allow you to route different channels internally to the same output channels in external mixing mode. Vinyl mode left figure shows a virtual vinyl or compact disc. Http djtips co scratch to get free dj training sign up here http djtips co join.
The disc rotates if the deck is receiving timecode signals form the turntable or cd player. The display must show timecode vinyl control vinyl on older audio 8 djs if you are using a turntable or timecode cd line control cd line on older audio 8 djs if you are using a cd player. Spin super precise 2khz control signal on 120g vinyl it feels just like your digital track was cut to a 12 inch and with the innovative vinyl marker stickers you get clear visual reference at all times. During playback the calibration scope should display a stable timecode signal as pictured below for timecode vinyl and timecode cd.
It s super flexible so whether you re spinning timecode vinyl or want to incorporate samples and stems into your sets you can. You may click on any of the mode buttons to change the mode. If you re using timecode cd timecode vinyl or even jog wheels to control traktor you will want to use scratch mode. The mixer channels on the s4 allow you to connect up to two phono level audio devices.
For more information on relative and absolute mode please refer to chapter tracking modes in the traktor 3 user manual. Scratch mode will fix the pitch all the way to 50 35 while normal mode will fix the pitch all the way to 90 100. The native scratch technology features traktor scratch mk2 timecode vinyl and cd control for the next step in tight timecode performance.