Native Instruments Traktor 2 User Manual

26 Using the Features of the Kontrol S4
Changing Effects Parameters
Changing each effects parameter knob (labeled as “A” in Figure 33) will change how the
effect sounds while it is altering a song. This is useful for having a variety of
characteristics being added to each song and for adding more dynamic to the mixing
process.
Improving Your Next Mix
Improving a mix means making it more enjoyable to yourself and others. There are
fundamentally two ways to tell how your mix really sounded once it is completed.
Recording a Mix
Recording a mix can allow accurate analysis of personal mistakes and song selection.
This is my favorite method of improving a mix because it allows the revision of the
mixing process and may be listened to repeatedly.
Analyzing a Crowd
There is no better way to tell what a crowd is into than to watch their body language
while mixing a live set. Here are some signs that can tell you that you have been doing
well:
• Using a technique that makes people dance or cheer
• Seeing more people crowding in front of the stage
Find out when these things happen and try to figure out what you did to cause that
reaction. Now you have everything you need to start mixing songs and become a DJ with
Traktor 2 and Native Instruments Kontrol S4!
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Native Instruments Traktor 2 Specifications

General

Brand	Native Instruments
Model	Traktor 2
Category	DJ Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Setting Up

Hardware and Software Requirements

Lists essential hardware and software needed to operate Traktor 2 and Kontrol S4.

Traktor 2 and Kontrol S4 Installation

Covers installing Traktor 2 software, drivers, and initial setup wizard configuration.

Audio Setup and Speaker Connectivity

Guides on configuring audio output routing and connecting speakers to the Kontrol S4.

Traktor 2 Interface Customization

Explains how to select and use different program view modes for enhanced workflow.

Chapter 2: The Mixing Process

Introduction to DJ Mixing

Defines DJ mixing and its core principles, setting the stage for further techniques.

Finding and Analyzing Music for Sets

Methods for sourcing new tracks and analyzing them by genre, BPM, and key.

Common Mixing Trends and Techniques

Discusses popular mixing strategies based on genre, BPM, and musical key compatibility.

Chapter 3: Kontrol S4 DJ Features

Song Loading and Blending

Learn to load tracks into decks and smoothly blend songs for transitions.

Beatmatching and Transition Controls

Master BPM sync, A-B fader, and volume faders for seamless track mixing.

Sound Shaping: EQ, Filters, and Effects

Utilize EQ, filters, and effects racks to enhance track sound and add creative flair.

Track Manipulation: Loops and Cues

Learn to set and use loops for repetition and cues for precise track navigation.

Performance Enhancement and Recording

Discover methods for improving mixes, recording sets, and analyzing crowd feedback.