Traktor Kontrol Z2 DJ-Mixer/Controller

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Invert (Interaction Modes Direct and Relative): Inverts the action of your external control. High values of the control element become low values in TRAKTOR and vice versa. Like all good scratch mixers, the Z2 hardware keeps things simple. It offers two channels, fed by either line or phono inputs, both with built in Traktor Scratch decoders (Traktor Scratch Mk2 vinyl and CDs are included), so whether you use CDJs or turntables, you can simply plug them in alongside your laptop (connected via the USB port), and even hook up external drives via the dual-port USB hub.

Soft Takeover (Interaction Mode Direct): Enable this to avoid parameter jumps when the value of the TRAKTOR function and the position of the hardware control element do not match. For example, the filter is set to -50% in the TRAKTOR user interface, however the knob on your controller assigned to the Filter Amount is fully opened. When you now begin to move the knob on your device with Soft Takeover disabled, the filter in TRAKTOR will immediately jump to the position of the external control. If Soft Takeover is enabled, you will first need to move the knob on your controller until it matches the position of the filter control in TRAKTOR. Only then the knob on your controller will 'take over' and change the Filter Amount. Built-in powered USB hub* for 2 add-on DJ controllers such as TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 or TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 If you have no gear and you’re coming to Traktor and digital DJing afresh, it’s probably best to go for a DJ controller with everything in one box. This’ll be fine for home, parties, bars etc, and some people even use theirs in clubs (depending on the part of the world, club itself, prevailing DJ culture etc).Mode: Shows the Interaction Mode set for a Control in the Mapping Details section. The available modes depend on the selected type of hardware control element. The meaning of the Interaction Modes is explained in the Mapping Details section below. Instant plug-and-play setup, with full TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 3 software** and timecode media included Fader / Knob: Use this Type of Controller if you are assigning a function to a standard rotary knob on your device (analogue potentiometer). Note: You can find detailed information about the Add In... / Add Out... menus in Chapter 20 of the TRAKTOR user manual.

In this section you can manage the mappings for your devices and set their most basic properties, including the computer keyboard, MIDI and (Advanced) HID controllers. It consists of the follow menus and sub-menus:Note: The behaviour of a control element in the Direct and Absolute modes depends on it's hardware implementation as specified by the manufacturer of the device. We recommend to try different settings with both modes and monitor the results until you get the desired behaviour. Edit Comment: Adds a comment to the mapping. It will appear at the beginning of the mapping name in the Device list. You can also regard this option as a way to customize the names for your mappings. This position should remain fix throughout your DJ session. If clipping occurs at the main output (as perceived in the audio quality or as indicated in the MAIN level meter), use the Gain control of the corresponding channel to reduce the level. Mixer Level Settings Finally, it’s worth pointing out that you can switch the effects from pre-mixer to post-mixer, something that’s very welcome and that I believe only became possible in Traktor 2.6.

DarkMatter– A noise effect, with compression adding a rhythmic quality to the distortion it introducesI really liked the Traktor Kontrol Z2. It looked on unboxing like it could have been a complex beast, and while it is indeed an advanced piece of kit, everything has been designed for performance in mind. It’s not trying to control every function of Traktor – just the stuff that you’re likely to use most of the time to put killer DJ sets together. Basically, having cues, loops and filters right there at your fingertips is very, very handy, never mind anything else. Nowadays the safest bet is Pioneer or Numark but at the same time AS transition is showing how wrong was x86 dependency on djing field with apps like Djay Pro getting all the features at the palm of your hand meanwhile desktop can follow the development of drivers and only Vdj catching the wave…