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Contents of the user manual for the Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S8
- Product category: DJ Controllers Native Instruments
- Brand: Native Instruments
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
- Authorized service for Native Instruments DJ Controllers
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Product description The Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 is an all-in-one combination 4-channel stand-alone mixer, professional audio interface, and DJ controller for TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO software. It improves upon the original with a streamlined workflow using the controller's dual built-in high-res displays, knobs, faders, and LED guided touch-sensitive strip controls.
The high-resolution displays allow you to browse tracks, see track info, see the track's vector waveform, access remix decks, as well as effect and filter values. The controller has 4+4 channel remix deck faders for live capture and triggering of your own samples and loops using the device's 16 color-coded performance pads.
The integrated audio interface provides 24-bit 48 kHz resolution and enables connection to turntables, CDJs, and other musical equipment for operation in TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO and stand-alone modes. Master outputs are provided on RCA and XLR connectors and 1/4" booth outputs enable connecting the controller to a club sound system. - High-Resolution Displays
- Allows you to browse track info, vector waveforms, effect values, filter values, and the Remix decks directly from the controller
- Remix In the Moment
- Create your signature sound using the 4+4 channel Remix deck faders and capture and trigger samples or loops using the 16 color-coded performance pads
- Wear-Resistant Faders
- Provides durable reliability
- TRAKTOR Mode Buttons
- Allows you to switch between TRAKTOR and stand-alone mode
- Designed For TRAKTOR PRO Software
- Provides in-depth control of your music with up to four software decks, customizable interface, timecode media, and advanced track library management
- Touch Sensitive Controls
- Provides touch sensitive knobs for the browse view, plus filter, pitch, and effect parameters without shifting the focus to the laptop
- Smart Views
- Deliver dynamic visual feedback for browsing your library, monitoring effects, and improvising on the fly
- Beatgrid View
- Allows you to keep tracks ready to mix in advance or on the fly
- Color-Coded Pads
- Triggers cue points and loops with color coordination for easy recognition
- Live Capturing
- Allows you to capture loops from a running track in sync and then layer them for advanced track edits on the fly
- Freeze Button
- Enables taking a snapshot from a running track so that a loop appears on the deck display ready to be sliced up and assigned to the performance pads
- Enhanced Remix Decks Control
- Activate Remix decks directly from the controller, trigger sounds using the performance pads, and mix them in with the deck faders
- Touch Sensitive Strip Controls
- Allow for pitch bending, track seeking, and vinyl scratch emulation
- Sixteen Color-Coded Performance Pads
- Trigger remix set cells, slice up and rearrange in freeze mode, tweak your loops, or improvise using hotcues
- Audio Interface
- Provides Four analog inputs with phono and mic preamps for connecting turntables, CDJs and other gear. XLR and RCA master outputs and 1/4" booth outputs enable connecting the device to most sound systems
- Conversion
- Provides 24-bit 48 kHz audio resolution
- MIDI I/O
- Lets you sync TRAKTOR with synthesizer, drum computers, MASCHINE, or external effects
TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO - Track Preparation
- Allows you to browse and find favorite tracks in seconds with full iTunes integration
- Sync
- Track BPM, beatgrids, and key automatically on import
- Software Mixer
- Provides customized features such as different EQ and filter types modeled after industry favorites
- Looping and Cueing
- Provides advanced looping features that allow you to take snapshots of tracks and keep them in time while changing loop lengths on the fly
- Effects
- Offers over 30 studio-grade effects, 4 individual FX units, and one-knob Macro FX for adding texture to tracks
- Loop Recorder
- Records audio from a live source, master out, or individual channels for creative multi-layered overdubs
- DVS and CD Control
- Mix digital files using turntables or CDJs using the included 2 kHz control signal 120 g digital control vinyl or CD control
- Remix Decks and Remix Sets
- Let you slice, loop, edit and deconstruct tracks with content that can be downloaded online
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Technical parametersNative Instruments Kontrol S8 Specs | | | System Requirements | Monitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution
USB 2.0 or higher
OpenGL version 2.1 or higher,
1.5 GB free disc space
High-speed internet connection (for installation)
Mac OS X 10.8 or 10.9 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM
Windows 7 or 8 (latest Service Pack 32/64 bit), 2.0 GHz Intel Core i5 or AMD A-Series, 4 GB RAM | | Supported Audio Formats | MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audio-CD, FLAC, OGG Vorbis, non-DRM WMA (Windows), non-DRM AAC | | | | I/O | 4x switchable line/phono RCA stereo input pairs
1x combo XLR 1/4" mic input
1x 1/4" mic input
1x 5-pin MIDI In
1x USB Type-B
1x 5-pin MIDI out
2x RCA master outputs (stereo pair)
2x XLR-3M master output (stereo pair)
2x 1/4" booth outputs | | Channels | 4 stereo | | Sample Rate | 48 kHz | | Resolution | 24-bit | | Converter | Cirrus Logic | | | | Full Scale Input Level | Line Input: +13 dBu
Mic Input: -7.2 dBu
Phono Input: -23.8 dBu | | DNR | Line Input (A-weighted): 113 dB
Mic Input (A-weighted): 104 dB
Phono Input (A-weighted): 84 dB | | THD + N | Line Input (at 1 kHz): 0.001%
Mic Input (at 1 kHz): 0.006%
Phono Input (at 1 kHz): 0.002% | | Frequency Response | Line Input: 20 to 20,000 Hz ±0.1 dB
Mic Input: 20 to 20,000 Hz ±0.6 dB | | Crosstalk | Line Input: -116 dB (at 1 kHz)
Phono Input (At 1 kHz): -105 dB | | | | Channels | 2 stereo | | Sample Rate | 48 kHz | | Resolution | 24-bit | | Converter | Cirrus Logic | | Maximum Output Level | Line Output: +20 dBu
RCA Output: +14 dBu
Headphone Output: +7.2 dBu | | DNR | Line Output (XLR and 1/4" booth, A-weighted): 108 dB
RCA Output (A-weighted): 108 dB (A-weighted)
Headphones Output (A-weighted): 109 dB | | THD+N | Line Output (XLR and 1/4" booth, at 1 kHz): 0.001%
RCA Output (At 1 kHz): 0.001%
Headphones Output (At 1 kHz): 0.07% | | Frequency Response | Line Output (XLR and 1/4" Booth): 20 to 20,000 Hz ±0.2 dB
RCA Output: 20 to 20,000 Hz ±0.1 dB
Headphone Output: 20 to 20,000 Hz ±0.2 dB | | Crosstalk | Line Output (XLR and 1/4" Booth, at 1 kHz): -115 dB
RCA Output (At 1 kHz): -117 dB
Headphone Output (At 1 kHz) : -63 dB | | Headphone Impedance | 16 to 600 Ohms | | Dimensions (D x W x H) | 15.2 x 23.0 x 2.6" (38.7 x 58.5 x 6.6 cm) | | Weight | 11 lb (5 kg) | | | | Package Weight | 14.75 lb | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 25.0 x 16.8 x 5.7" |
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