May 20, 2011 This video tutorial covers setting cue types, the different type of cue points, and how to re-map hot cues in Native Instruments' Traktor Pro 2. Watch more Traktor Pro 2 video tutorials at http.
Numark Mixtrack Pro Setup in Traktor LE
Mixtrack Pro is a complete DJ system that works with your Mac or PC. Mixtrack Pro's classic two-turntables-and-a-mixer setup connects to your computer so you can scratch, mix, loop, and much more. Mixtrack Pro comes with Serato DJ Intro. In Europe and Asia, Native Instruments' Traktor LE is also included. This guide walks through the installation and setup of the Mixtrack Pro in Traktor LE.
CONTENTS
Install Traktor LE
First, insert the CD into the computer and launch your installation wizard. Follow the prompts as indicated throughout the installation process.
Note: Traktor LE is only included with Mixtrack Pro units sold in Europe and Asia.
Launch Service Center
- After installing the Traktor LE software, ensure that you have the latest version of Traktor by launching the Service Center. In the Traktor software, click on Help -> Launch Service Center.
- In the Service Center, click on the Update tab to see if you have the latest version installed. If there is an update available, please update your software.
Configure the Controller Settings
- Connect Mixtrack Pro to computer.
- Start up Traktor LE 2 software.
- In the Traktor LE 2 software, select FILE then CONTROL MANAGER.
- Select Setup Wizard.
Utilizing the Setup Wizard
- Follow the steps in Setup Wizard. Are you using an external controller? Select YES then click on NEXT.
- Select Numark as the manufacturer. Choose Mixtrack PRO LE as the model.
- Select your setup. Select Track Decks + 2 Sample Decks (Scratch).
- Click on FINISH.
Configure Audio Settings
- Under Control Manager and Device, select Mixtrack LE – Generic MIDI (All Ports, All Ports).
- Next, select Audio Setup. In Audio Setup under Audio Device, select Mixtrack Pro (DirectSound).
- Then click on CLOSE. You are now ready to use your Numark Mixtrack Pro with Traktor LE 2!
Technical Support & Warranty Service
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Long-time reader Nik writes: “I have loved music all my life, although I’ve only really been into DJing more seriously for the last year or so. I have also worked in a bar in Ibiza and played a bit on CDJs, mixers, etc. I mainly just love playing music, putting on own parties and never intend for DJing to be anything more than a hobby.
“I bought a basic controller that came with djay LE for Mac and Virtual DJ LE, I preferred djay and as it was cheaper to upgrade I settled on that. Quite fast I upgraded to a Mixtrack Pro 2, then I was using Serato DJ Intro. I was hearing good things about Mixvibes Cross DJ so bought that, but have also tried the full Serato.
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“I keep playing with Traktor demo, though I miss djay a bit (and this keeps improving, especially since there is now an official Mixtrack Pro 2 mapping but it is a bit limited on hot cues, waveforms, etc). I play a lot of music from Spotify and also use djay for iOS on iPhone/iPad quite a bit (which with Spotify is great).
“My dilemma… I want to settle on one piece of software and my gut says this should be Serato or Traktor, as the most popular software, the support, training, forums, YouTube vids, updates, etc as well as web articles are all much better than for any others. But to be honest I am a bit confused / lost, and I’m after a bit of advice…”
Digital DJ Tips says:
I think you’re a spoiled for choice, to be honest! Here are a few thoughts. Firstly, most long-time DJs will DJ on anything that’s put in front of them. I guess I’m questioning your impulse to become a “single software” type of DJ in the first place. Have a preferred platform, maybe, but I’d say expand, don’t contract, your options. You’ve played on CDJs before, try and get the chance to do so again. Experiment with vinyl, smartphone DJing, everything in-between. It’s your hobby so why restrict yourself?
Secondly, again as this is a hobby, going for some kid of “industry standard” is less important that it otherwise might be. djay, Cross DJ, Serato, Traktor, Virtual DJ… all great platforms.
To get to specifics though, you say you love DJing with Spotify on djay for iOS. I have no crystal ball, but I’d be surprised if djay for Mac doesn’t get an upgrade to bring the feature set in line with the iOS version at some point. Also bear in mind that Virtual DJ has “Content Unlimited”, a similar service, also available within the software (they’ve had it for a few years); if streaming music for DJingis important to you and you can’t wait, there’s another option.
The final thought I have is that if you want to DJ with Traktor, you really also want to go for a Traktor controller (ie not the Mixtrack Pro 2 you have); jogwheel performance just isn’t up to it on anything not made by Native Instruments, so that means a Kontrol S2 or S4. Serato, on the other hand, is rock solid jogwheel-wise on the Mixtrack Pro 2.
Hope these thoughts help, but I’ll also throw this over to the audience to see if anyone else who’s found themselves in a similar dilemma can help.
So, over to you! How would you advise Nik? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments.