Traktor Pro - Tutorials, Tips & Tricks & Discussion

Zascar

As I'm now getting into Traktor I've been trawling the web for tutorials, tips and tricks. I compiled a list of some video tutorials, tips & tricks, and links etc - so I thought I would share it here.

If everyone else can add their own links - and then we can also keep all Traktor discussion in this thread it will be a great resource for anyone starting with Traktor.

Video's:

Native Instruments Tutorials:

Part 1 - User Interface: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXOZlK4veR4
Part 2 - Looping: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl21UN5XuEY
Part 3 - FX Setup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTd3i79-QFU
Part 4 - FX Demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQX0DoQNVpU
Part 5 - Crate Flick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiIV4qdHTmw
Part 6 - 4 Decks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4P9KTmPC68

Richie Hawtin on his Traktor (3) Setup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1H9W_iLff0

MrCuss
Midi Mapping Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQjJsi2nPJ0&feature=related
Midi Mapping Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw9Y5gikiKc


Ean Golden - DJ Tech Tools:

VCI-100SE Walkthrough: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWl79ae6fkM
Traktor Audio/Setup Guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znUwbqczWIg

Cue Points: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLQuukGhgxI
Beatgrids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAW8X9RSt7A
Assigning Effects: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsbMJTTGDGo

Dynamic Buildups: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMP7yMvNja8
Dafer FX Theory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjjA0xPkXMs
Live Loop Recording: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgKt-2Sik48
Create Drumroll: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xuu0IKP-yE

Links:

Traktor 3 DVD Tutorials :http://www.dv247.com/computer-music-software/native-instruments-traktor-3-tutorial-dvd--48172 - its a ripoff - I don't think its wroth buying as the tutorials above will cover most of it.

Traktor Pro Bible: http://www.traktorbible.com - proper softcover book by an expert covering all aspects of Traktor pro. Also expensive but I have ordered it - I'll let you know what its like.

Traktor World: http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/home/?pwfilter=dj&page=djworld&content=966 - hardware guide, compatible controllers, DJ Interviews etc.

Can't think of too much more but any links I've missed please post here

Zascar

Quick waffle here on what i have learnt re setups:

There are a multitude of different ways you can use Traktor wit different setups - it will work with any Midi controller - so really its down to personal preference:

The M-Audio Evolution UC33e is a solid reliable controller with loads of Faders, Knobs and Buttons to which you can assign loads of different things to Traktor. As far as value goes for multi use Midi Controllers, this seems to be the best. Comes very highly recommended from Kid Handsome too!

If you want a more DJ-Specific all in one controller, one of the most popular setups is the Vestax VCI-100 - I also believe this to be a good all round safe choice for a setup using Traktor.

Both the VCI-100 and the UC33 are just MIDI controller's - they do not contain Soundcards (The Xponent and the Vestax VCI-300 Do however). So, to Monitor with Headphones you will need a soundcard. The Native Instruments Audio 2 DJ seems to be a good choice.

What i like about the Vestax VCI-100 is is DJ specific and not just a generaic controller that can be mapped for use with Traktor etc. This may not matter to some but I'm just used to all in one DJ controllers so its my preference. It has the basic's laid out as you'd expect and it if you are used to using CDJ's and a mixer etc, with a few extras on there too - some which are assignable for multi use. It also has platters which many say are pointless in Traktor but again, its a personal thing as some people still like to use them on occasion.

The other thing I like about it is that it has a very solid userbase and a dedicated following. From my background of working in the software industry I know how advantageous this can be. www.djtechtools.com is one of the leading websites for digital DJ's and they have their own custom version of the VCI-100 that they have made a custom mapping for, and then applied an overlay on the actual unit itself. It can be bought from here ($600 including shipping, works out at €400).

What I plan to do, is use both the VCI-100 and the UC33 together. The Vestax will do the normal stuff and I'll map the UC33 for some effects and other features I might want to use in Traktor. I'd live to give some of the more advanced features that Traktor has to offer - I'm looking forward to seeing how it works out and I'll let you know more in a few weeks.

acman

Good work Zascar...very useful! Sticky maybe?

Zascar

Cheers, will do.

Another thing i was thinking of doing is having some sort of Traktor Meetup? I'm happy to have a few people around to my place where we can share tips and tricks etc. Who here is a bit of a Traktor expert that would volunteer to come over and teach us noobs a thing or two?

Anyone interested?

run_Forrest_run

yes, I second that Sticky suggestion.

acman

Zascar wrote: »

Cheers, will do.

Another thing i was thinking of doing is having some sort of Traktor Meetup? I'm happy to have a few people around to my place where we can share tips and tricks etc. Who here is a bit of a Traktor expert that would volunteer to come over and teach us noobs a thing or two?

Anyone interested?

Not sure that Traktor is that complicated to warrant a "brainstorming" session but yeah, I'd be up for a meetup with some like-minded individuals.

MikeHoncho

Great thread. Have only just started using Traktor ahead of Torq in the last few months so will be great to get tips from people who have been using it a bit longer.

joker77

Nice post Zascar - good to have a central resource for those tutorials

milltown

I'd definitely be into a Traktor tutorial session, family and work commitments permitting. Though I'd definitely be there for learning rather than teaching.

Zascar

Nice articles on Traktor add-ons on DJ Tech Tools here: http://www.djtechtools.com/2009/11/16/third-party-utilities-for-traktor-pro/

Will be organising a meetup soon pm me if interested

Táck

how are you getting on zascar?

im looking to get into the traktor scene myself so all help is greatly appreciated. cant do the meetups just yet tho

dubsbhoy

good idea

midi-mapping is a mother****ker

will have a look at some of the vids when i get the chance and the paitence

dubsbhoy

I'm getting no joy mapping DJM 700 with traktor, any vids specific for pioneer?

electrogrimey

This one's alright: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w18hImPt8U

Sticky?

copeyhagen

some good info there zascar im watchin all the tutorials now.

had only really scratched the surface with ableton 7 when my sister dropped my laptop :eek: bye bye 90% of my warp files, rest are on the portable hard drive.

obviously im not happy!

but i was gonna go and get the akai apc40 controller for ableton or the new novation one.

i like the look of traktor, but have never used it.

has anyone used both and can provide an un biased opinion as to which is better.

i would still have live 7 for creating edits etc but could use traktor pro for djing.

also, is the beat grid done automatically like the dude in the tutorial says or is it a similar situation to the tedious warping?

cheers

copeyhagen

also one other thing, how hard is the mapping for someone that hasnt done it before for the likes of a a&h xone 1d.

is it plug and play like the apc40 would be with ableton?

electrogrimey

Pretty cool idea in this video, about the beatmasher: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZdAqV_h_YE

electrogrimey

I remember seeing a video somewhere, can't find it now though, about organising playlists and syncing Traktor with iTunes...if anyone can find it.

Zascar

Here ya go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFaqAQa17yE

copeyhagen

guy gerber usin what looks like an M-Audio Evolution UC33e in this video at 2.37...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pZPgRtx4ao

electrogrimey

Yup, and a Faderfox. Surkin uses an Evolution live as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewSlChNJ92U

Zascar

Nice post from Ean Golden from DJ Tech Tools on Traktor Effects
http://www.djtechtools.com/2010/02/03/traktor-fx-tutorials/

electrogrimey

Question here, is there anyway of storing chained effect presets? As in a stored set of three effects, each with a their parameters also stored? Like when you click the little camera button, are they saved anywhere that you can scroll through?

It takes a bit too long to set-up three new chained effects in a club, I'd like to be able to have a few set chains.

Also, what happened to digital.dj Zascar, it seems to be down?

Zascar

Ugh, long story but I never got a renewal notification and someone else bought it and is now trying to rip me off to buy it back.

electrogrimey

Zascar wrote: »

Ugh, long story but I never got a renewal notification and someone else bought it and is now trying to rip me off to buy it back.

Ah shit, that's annoying. You have any other domains?

Zascar

Yeah I have a few but not sure if I can be arsed. I really enjoy making the sites and they are usually quite successful at the start, but you have to keep putting the effort in and updating it constantly - and I often do not have the time or just cannot be bothered, so I might just leave it be. Pity really it was getting 5,000 unique hits a month and I had planned to put advertising on it and see if I could make some money on it - cause those .dj domain names are dam expensive, €90 a year!! With djtechtools and skratchworks it hard to compete so I might just let it die... I do have the registered details of over 3000 users should i ever want to do something else though.

Anyway we digress - here are a few more videos on Traktor:

Traktor Pro FX Tutorials with Kontrol X1
http://www.djtechtools.com/2010/02/03/traktor-fx-tutorials/

VCI-100SE Mapping Tutorials:
http://www.djtechtools.com/2010/02/15/vci-100se-mapping-tutorials/

electrogrimey

The pre-saved chained effects are used in the second VCI-100 tutorial, but it doesn't say how he did it...So it must be possible...

Zascar

Just fount this post on the djtechtools forum: http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3545 - it's an FAQ with loads of links to topics of interest, not just on traktor but all areas of Dj'ing etc too - definitely worth a read.

no money mo pro

Hi, I hope this in the right thread. Could any of you tell me how I go about registering final scratch 2 that I recently bought second hand?

Thanks

no money mo pro

no money mo pro wrote: »

Hi, I hope this in the right thread. Could any of you tell me how I go about registering final scratch 2 that I recently bought second hand?

Thanks

got it sorted

djhaxman

If any of ye are heading to Timewarp at the end of the month, Speedy J is holding a Traktor Workshop at the event. I'd love to be going to see the master at work.

http://www.time-warp.de/content/e4/e6406/e9998/index_eng.html