At the center position, both audio signals are fully audible. Moving the crossfader gradually fades in and fades out the relevant audio signal in the master output. At each crossfader’s end, the opposite signals are totally silent. TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 Overview (8) Crossfader: Controls the mix between the Mixer channels’ signals that are assigned to the left crossfader side and the right crossfader side. The blue LEDs indicate if the signal is below the Headroom area. (3) Master Level Meter: Provides visual feedback on the current Master Output volume level. (2) MASTER knob: Adjusts the MASTER signal level. Each Mixer channel contains controls to adjust the audio signal's frequency content and to adjust the outgoing volume before the audio signal is sent to the MASTER output. TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 Overview (1) Mixer Channel A, B, C, D: The Mixer channels receive the individual audio signals from the Decks. On Decks A and B the HOTCUES button lights up blue whereas on Decks C and D the HOTCUES button lights up orange. In this mode, you can store and trigger Cue Points and Loops within tracks using the Pads. (1) HOTCUES button: Enables HOTCUES mode. The individual function depends on the selected Pad mode as well as on the selected Deck Type. Pad Section The Pads can be used to store and trigger Cue Points and Loops, as well as to trigger Samples. (8) CUE: Lets you start track playback from the Floating Cue Point when the Deck is stopped. The button brightly lights up green during playback. (7) Play/Pause: Lets you start or pause the track playback on that Deck. The individual function depends on the selected Pad mode and on the selected Deck Type. TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 Overview (6) Pad section: You can use the Pads to store and trigger Cue Points and Loops, and to control Samples and STEM Files. (2) Jog Wheel: The Jog Wheel provides advanced control over track transport. Each Deck provides you with the following control elements: (1) Browse controls: Allow you to scroll through the Track Collection to find and load tracks, as well as previewing tracks and preparing playlists. Decks TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 provides you with two physical Decks to control the TRAKTOR Decks. TRAKTOR provides you with four virtual decks. TRAKTOR controls four virtual Decks and each of them can be operated in several Deck Types. (1) Decks: You can use the Decks to control tracks and Samples, similar to DJ turntables or CD players but with additional features. TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 OVERVIEW This section introduces you to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 and all its control elements and connectors. You can drag and drop your music files from your computer into the Track Collection, you can use the context menu in the Browser tree to import the music from your local music folders, and you can use the context menu to import Remix Sets. Importing Music into the Track Collection You can import your music into TRAKTOR's Track Collection in several ways. The Mixer FX and the TEMPO fader range are set to default settings. Click Yes to switch to the default settings.This is necessary to get the intended user experience of your S3: Switching to TRAKTOR Default Settings When you start TRAKTOR with the S3 for the first time, TRAKTOR asks if you want to switch Mixer FX selection and the Tempo fader range to the default setting. Connect the BOOTH OUT outputs on the rear panel of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 to the inputs of your monitoring system using appropriate cables.Connecting Monitors for DJ Booth To connect your monitor speakers or a second power amplifier to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 for use in a DJ booth:
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SETTING UP TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 To configure the S3 for use, you should have already installed TRAKTOR PRO 3 software using NATIVE ACCESS. This documentation provides you with all the information you need to get started mixing, syncing and looping. TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 is a fully integrated hardware and software DJ performance system tailored for both TRAKTOR PRO 3 and TRAKTOR DJ 2. WELCOME TO TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 Thank you for choosing TRAKTOR KONTROL S3, it is because of customers like you that we can continue developing groundbreaking music software and hardware. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded, for any purpose, without prior written permission by Native Instruments GmbH, hereinafter referred to as Native Instruments.
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The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. DISCLAIMER The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Native Instruments GmbH. Cuing the Next Track using the Jog Wheels.