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is this good expectation or needs better assessment?

I've been using traktor for a good while and have often used autogain without any issues. However, i recorded an mix yesterday and noticed that my left channel was very muffled like it had an very tight compressor on it. What could cause it? First i thought there was something wrong with my monitors, but that was not the case.

After i restarted my traktor, i noticed that the channel was indeed set to +4.7db which was not visible before the restart. Is it possible that the autogain just somehow got stuck at such high volume amplification and applied some limiter on it while the view did not reflect it? Can this happen automatically somehow or have i just clicked something to set it myself without noticing? Does this happen often?

I usually dont need to touch the autogain much as i pre-process all my tracks through multiple softwares before they are added to my library.

The issue fixed itself after the restart, but im afraid it might happen again next time when im recording.

Recently got a Traktor X1 to pair with my Z1, and also have a S4 MK3 that I have owned longer term. Current plan is to having a primary setup (S4 MK3) and to have the X1 & Z1 as a smaller minimal & portable "modular" setup. Will likely use them all together further down the road but for now just focusing on using the Z1 and X1 together. Still just playing around with it in general to get the hang of it and really liking it so far. I think the standard mapping is mostly sufficient for me but will likely tweak a few things. Curious how you guys have remapped your X1 (and your Z1) and what you've liked and what you don't like, etc.

I play house & techno and in the past I've only really used the more standard Traktor functions - only 2 decks, loop, beatjump, filters, some basic FX, etc. but only starting to get my feet wet with more advanced FX, pattern player, stems, remix/sample decks, wanting to experiment with 3 or 4 decks, etc. One thing I've noticed is that getting some new gear after only using the S4 for a very long time is that it's forcing me to think about what I am doing and trying out new things vs. on the S4 I feel like I am just on autopilot. Will likely add a Xone K3 at some point in the not too distant future, but want to fully learn the X1 before getting another piece of new gear.

So far with the X1, the only buttons I haven't been using are the Cue and Rev buttons, so that's likely what I will start experimenting with re. remapping. But I am pretty open minded about trying new things so please give me any tips that come to mind based on your experiences. Thanks in advance.

Few months back I submitted a request to transfer my Traktor pro licences, received an email with the serials however no transfer licence ID. Now the products don’t show in my account or under my transfers.
I have submitted tickets with customer support over the last week but are just set back generic AI replies that don’t help at all, then when I reply to the email I never get a response.

How the hell do we get in contact with an actual person? I’ve never experienced customer support this bad from a company.

Always played my beloved record collection on Technics 1200. No longer have the decks but still crates of tunes. I dabbled with Traktor back in 2013ish. Sure its been answered and not difficult to figure out but...

I am trying to set up situation with decks and mixer and software so i can bounce between audio files digitally, use the DVS system but also throw in regular plates. I don't really care if the regular vinyl is funneled through the software as I'm happy for those tunes to be mixed in and tuned via a regular mixer. Have a lot of Dnb/beats but also Techno where i like the idea of learning how to experiment with sounds. So the first boring question is Traktor or Serato in 2026?

I feel stupid but am i dedicating one channel on a mixer for one deck to play records and the other for DVS? A 3rd channel to run just digital files without dvs? Or am i setting the decks to mixer channels like normal which are then routed to the laptop? I would bounce between using both decks to play 2 dvs tunes that i manipulate through the software; but when i put a vinyl onto one it just plays normally without being able to utilize the bells and whistles of the software since its not timecoded?

I am confusing myself and not explaining very well but if anyone can decipher my drivel

My current setup and has been for decades, is i have ambient ID4 which controls sound and recording into my computer. Ie recording audio from my phone. I operate traktor currently by having to use a mouse. Is there any way I can somehow plug my mixer in to run traktor pro 2 by connecting my mixer into id4. I do not want to not use the id 4 as I also run wavelab pro

The reason I'd like to operate traktor pro 2 through mixer is I can do a lot more scratch effects and can get my vinyl and cd tracks into computer to use in traktor and operate traktor using my mixer. I'm a hobbyist dj in my own home and am not doing djing professionally now. When I djed, it was sl1200s mk1 x2 running through mixer never did anything live using traktor. I'm wondering if I can still load tracks, set grids and cues into traktor, but mix using hardware to control. All my stuff is old but still works including my cdj.

Can anyone advise.

I purchased a X1 MK3 to supplement my S4 MK3 with the purpose of having dedicated FX3 and FX4 for Tape Delay and Reverb T3. Trying out the X1 this month to see if I think it's worth it plus the portability of when I am traveling for work. Also, love the pattern player so I have that on my FX1.

Was inspired to buy the X1 from this guy ( https://www.instagram.com/pbl.dj/ ) and trying to replicate how he uses the tape delay and am struggling. Any advice on tape delay, other delay effects that can replicate the "Dub Echo" on pioneer decks, or any other X1 tips would be appreciated.

Damn you stems, allowing songs which should never go together , to go together.

Messing around last night produced this mashup.

The vocal drags a little on the chorus but because I wasn't using DVS I couldn't think how to nudge it forward, doh.

As always, Nuo-Stems has done a great job with both tracks.

It's the usual style from me, find a loop and bring elements in and out. I also had to do a phrase correction before the chorus - you'll see me reset the Charlatans loop.

And before you ask, Tim Burgess singing over Toxic sounds like bad Friday night Karaoke.

https://reddit.com/link/1t94a0l/video/l9zox6vona0h1/player

YT Video

I created a snare roll / build-up effect, similar to the Pioneer RMX-1000, using only Traktor Pro + X1 MK2.

The idea is simple: instead of generating the snare roll with Traktor effects, I use a ready-made audio file with different snare roll sections, loaded onto a dedicated deck.

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1. AUDIO FILE

I used an audio file with RMX-1000 style snare rolls.

You can find different audio files on SoundCloud. I used this one:

https://soundcloud.com/leon-playz-535418745

The file contains different sections, for example:

Snare 1/4 = slow

Snare 1/8 = medium

Snare 1/16 = fast

I load this file onto Deck C.

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2. DECK C PREPARATION

I set Deck C as a Track Deck.

On the audio file, I save three Hotcue / Loop Cue points:

Hotcue 2 → Snare 1/4

Hotcue 3 → Snare 1/8

Hotcue 4 → Snare 1/16

Each Hotcue should be saved as a Loop Cue, so it keeps looping when recalled.

Recommended:

Sync ON on Deck C — we will handle this later in the mapping

Make sure the file’s beatgrid is properly set

Deck C with Sample

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3. AUDIO ROUTING

At home, when using Traktor’s internal mixer, Deck C goes straight to the master output and can be heard over Deck A/B.

In a live setup with an external mixer, such as a DJM, there are two options.

Option 1: Deck C on a free DJM channel

Example:

Deck A → DJM channel 1

Deck B → DJM channel 2

Deck C → DJM channel 3

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This is the option where you control Deck C directly from the mixer.

Option 2: Deck C/D layered over the main decks

In this case, Deck C and Deck D do not have their own physical mixer channels. Instead, they use the same audio outputs as the main decks.

Example:

Deck A → Output 1/2 → DJM channel 1

Deck C → Output 1/2 → same channel as Deck A

Deck B → Output 3/4 → DJM channel 2

Deck D → Output 3/4 → same channel as Deck B

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So:

Deck C = snare roll over Deck A

Deck D = snare roll over Deck B

Important note: if C is routed together with A, and D together with B, the DJM fader will control both the track and the snare roll together. For this reason, the volume of Deck C/D must be controlled inside Traktor, for example with the X1.

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4. X1 MK2 MAPPING

I remapped the X1 to control Deck C.

Main functions:

Deck C Volume

Deck C Gain

Deck C Play + Sync

Hotcue 1

Hotcue 2

Hotcue 3

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Volume

In Traktor:

Preferences → Controller Manager

Add:

Add In → Mixer → Volume Adjust

Settings:

Assignment: Deck C

Type: Fader/Knob

Interaction Mode: Direct

Then use Learn and move the X1 knob you want to use.

That knob becomes the snare roll volume.

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Gain

Add:

Add In → Mixer → Gain Adjust

Settings:

Assignment: Deck C

Type: Fader/Knob

Interaction Mode: Direct

Then assign another X1 knob.

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Play + Sync

On the chosen X1 button, I mapped two commands.

First command:

Add In → Deck Common / Transport → Play/Pause

Settings:

Assignment: Deck C

Interaction Mode: Direct

Set to Value: 1

Second command:

Add In → Deck Common → Sync On

Settings:

Assignment: Deck C

Interaction Mode: Direct

Set to Value: 1

This way, with one button, Deck C starts playing and stays synced.

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Hotcue Loop

For each Hotcue, add:

Add In → Cue/Loops → Select/Set+Store Hotcue

Hotcue 1 settings:

Assignment: Deck C

Interaction Mode: Hold

Set to Value: Hotcue 2

Then use Learn on the chosen X1 button.

Repeat the same for:

Hotcue 3

Hotcue 4

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5. LIVE USE

Before the build-up:

Deck C loaded

Sync ON

Deck C volume closed

During the build-up:

Press Play+Sync for Deck C

Press Hotcue 1 for the slow snare

Raise Deck C volume from the X1

Press Hotcue 2 for the medium snare

Press Hotcue 3 for the fast snare

On the drop:

Close Deck C volume to zero.

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Result

With this method, I have a snare roll controlled from the X1, without using external hardware like an RMX-1000.

The important thing is that the roll is not generated by Traktor effects. It is a ready-made audio file controlled through Deck C + Hotcue Loops + Volume/Gain mapped to the X1.

I have a Kontrol S4 MK3 for my main Traktor setup (playing house & techno) but recently bought a Z1 for a secondary portable/modular setup - been really liking the minimalist Z1 setup because I can use it anywhere & everywhere, so I end up mixing a lot more these days even just in front of the TV watching sports or whatever.

Was planning to get an X1 to pair with it but also considering the Xone K3. The X1 seems like the default choice but just curious how many of you are using the Xone K3, what you use it for, and how you like it? They look very similar and I'd imagine are pretty close substitutes, aside from the fact that the X1 is plug & play vs. I think you need to manually map the Xone.

Mainly wanting the X1/K3 for the essential "transport functions", looping, and just to have some extra buttons knobs for the other functions like FX, stems, pattern player, etc. I haven't used the other functions too much up until now, but wanting to get more familiar with those by using the X1/K3.

Hi there I use traktor s2mk3 and I’m looking mapping for s2mk2 any help

Hi!

I upgraded (finally) from Traktor 3 to 4 mostly because of the integration of Ozone maximizer. Now,when I use it with my Traktor S8 the headroom pulldown is just a grey box. If I turn my S8 off I am able to adjust it but as soon as I turn it on it greys out again.

I am runnning Windows 10 on the laptop (cause of the beagrid issue with Beatport streaming and Windows 11 which I supect still is the same)

If anyone happen to know why this would be I would greatly appreciate the insight.

/c

This is massive and I’m actually really interested in what developments come out of this…

Maybe Traktor compatibility on Denon and Rane.

https://reddit.com/link/1t9ytzg/video/rq2uplxveh0h1/player

YT Video

After writing my first guide on how to create an RMX-1000 style Snare Roll / Build-up in Traktor Pro with X1, I created a second setup using an AKAI LPD8.

The idea is the same as in the previous guide: I use a ready-made audio file with different snare rolls, loaded onto a dedicated deck, but instead of controlling it from the X1, I control it from the LPD8.

This guide does not repeat all the steps from the X1 guide. For the audio file, deck preparation, Hotcue Loops and audio routing, please refer to the previous X1 guide:

X1 Guide

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1. AUDIO FILE

For this part, refer to the X1 guide.

The concept is the same: I use an audio file with RMX-1000 style snare rolls, loaded onto Deck C or Deck D.

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2. DECK C / D PREPARATION

Again, refer to the X1 guide.

The deck used for the snare is set as a Track Deck.

On the audio file, I save three Hotcue / Loop Cue points:

Hotcue 2 → Snare 1/4

Hotcue 3 → Snare 1/8

Hotcue 4 → Snare 1/16

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3. AUDIO ROUTING

For the routing, refer to the X1 guide.

In short, there are two options.

Option 1: Deck C on a free mixer channel

Option 2: Deck C/D layered over the main decks

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4. FILTER

In this setup, I also added filter control from the AKAI LPD8.

The idea is to control the filter with two knobs:

Filter Knob 1 → Dry/Wet

Filter Knob 2 → Size / Amount

The filter can be used in two ways.

Mode 1: filter on the snare roll

The filter acts on Deck C or Deck D, so it only affects the snare roll.

Example:

FX Unit 1 → filter assigned to Deck C

FX Unit 2 → filter assigned to Deck D

This is the cleanest solution if I only want to filter the snare without touching the main track.

Mode 2: filter on the main track

The filter acts on Deck A or Deck B, so it directly affects the track currently playing.

Example:

FX Unit 1 → filter assigned to Deck A

FX Unit 2 → filter assigned to Deck B

This option is useful if I want to create a more aggressive build-up by filtering the main track as well.

Personally, I recommend using the filter on the snare roll, so on Deck C/D, because it is safer live and does not risk messing up the main track.

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5. AKAI LPD8 MAPPING

To use the LPD8 in Traktor, you need to create a generic MIDI mapping.

In Traktor:

Preferences → Controller Manager

Then:

Add → Generic MIDI

Settings:

Device: Generic MIDI

In-Port: AKAI LPD8

Out-Port: AKAI LPD8, if available

It is important to select AKAI LPD8 as the In-Port, not “All Ports”, to avoid conflicts with other controllers such as X1 or CDJs.

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6. RECOMMENDED MAPPING

Example mapping:

Pad 1 → Play + Sync Deck C

Pad 2 → Hotcue 2 / Snare 1/4 Deck C

Pad 3 → Hotcue 3 / Snare 1/8 Deck C

Pad 4 → Hotcue 4 / Snare 1/16 Deck C

Pad 5 → Play + Sync Deck D

Pad 6 → Hotcue 2 / Snare 1/4 Deck D

Pad 7 → Hotcue 3 / Snare 1/8 Deck D

Pad 8 → Hotcue 4 / Snare 1/16 Deck D

For the knobs:

Knob 1 → Deck C Volume

Knob 2 → Deck C Gain

Knob 3 → Filter Dry/Wet + Filter ON

Knob 4 → Filter Size / Amount

Knob 5 → Deck D Volume

Knob 6 → Deck D Gain

Knob 7 → Filter Dry/Wet + Filter ON

Knob 8 → Filter Size / Amount

This way, I can control separately the snare roll over Deck A and the snare roll over Deck B.

I will not repeat the mapping procedures already covered in the X1 guide, such as Volume, Gain and Hotcue. I will only cover the filter mapping.

https://preview.redd.it/3kosxjaafh0h1.jpg?width=999&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e7a4500d906f25c4fe79306b3031e9da7a6c2715

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FILTER MAPPING

To control the filter from the LPD8, I use two knobs.

Example:

Knob 3 → Filter Dry/Wet + Filter On

Knob 4 → Filter Size / Amount

The filter must be loaded into a Traktor FX Unit.

Example:

FX Unit 1 → Filter

FX Unit 1 assigned to Deck C

Then I map the FX Unit controls.

For Dry/Wet:

Add In → FX Unit → Dry/Wet Adjust

Settings:

Assignment: FX Unit 1

Type: Fader/Knob

Interaction Mode: Direct

Then use Learn on the chosen knob.

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For Filter On:

Add In → FX Unit → Unit On

Settings:

Assignment: FX Unit 1

Type: Fader/Knob

Interaction Mode: Direct

Then use Learn on the same knob.

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For the filter parameter:

Add In → FX Unit → Knob 3

or the corresponding parameter of the filter.

Settings:

Assignment: FX Unit 1

Type: Fader/Knob

Interaction Mode: Direct

Then use Learn on the second knob.

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If I also use Deck D, I can set it up like this:

FX Unit 1 → filter Deck C

FX Unit 2 → filter Deck D

Or:

FX Unit 1 → filter Deck A

FX Unit 2 → filter Deck B

depending on whether I want to filter the snare roll or the main track.

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7. LIVE USE + MASTER TEMPO

One important parameter I did not cover in the previous guide is the MASTER TEMPO.

To prevent Deck C and Deck D from becoming Master during sets where Sync is not used on the main decks — hopefully always 😂 — you need to change one setting.

Go to:

Preferences → Transport → AutoMaster Mode

Disable: “Remix Decks can be Tempo Master”

Enable: “Only on-air decks can be Tempo Master”

This way, if you are mixing two tracks and the volumes of Deck C and Deck D are at 0, they will not become Tempo Master.

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RESULT

With this setup, the AKAI LPD8 becomes a small controller dedicated to RMX-1000 style effects inside Traktor.

Compared to the X1, it is more convenient because it has free pads and knobs that can be used only for the snare rolls.

Hi everyone, I finally managed to solve the multi-issues I had with Kontrol S4 mk1 on windows 11 and my Samsung Galaxy book 3.

- Issue 1 : latest versions of Traktor Pro 2 not opening, Traktor Pro 3 not opening. It has been said elsewhere : download and install the version 2.6.8, it works.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byc_wp1sHs3CRGRFU3h0dWNKOTA/view?resourcekey=0-OVuh9a7wa88aEN02-PKCwg

Now you can plug in your old beloved S4 MK1 — it will be recognized and nearly operational.

- Issue 2 : sound stutters and crackle. The culprit was the screen's dynamic refresh rate setting.

- Right-click on the desktop

- Display settings → scroll down → Advanced display

- Disable Dynamic Refresh Rate (or "Variable refresh rate").

That's it. The GPU was constantly switching refresh rates on mouse movement, generating CPU interruptions that killed the audio stream. Disabling it locks the screen to a fixed Hz and the problem disappears.

Have fun !