TRAKTOR WORKS WITH ALL CONTROLLERS
TRAKTOR PRO 3 can be used with any MIDI controller. If you want to integrate a controller, you have three options.
PLUG AND PLAY WITH TRAKTOR CONTROLLERS FROM NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
- TRAKTOR controllers are designed and engineered in-house just a few steps away from TRAKTOR PRO 3. Native Instruments is the industry’s leading manufacturer for integrated hardware and software sound tools.
- Both the software and hardware are designed in tandem with each other, for seamless plug-and-play integration.
- Whether you’re a play-anywhere performer, a modular hybrid experimentalist, integrate timecode vinyl, or just need an all-in-one solution, there’s TRAKTOR gear that has you covered.
Oct 27, 2014 surface pro 3 for DJing? Tru, I was able to run traktor pro on my surface pro 1, although was using a hercules rmx controller, idk if that has any bearing. I'd recommend learning the organic way with CDJ's as well in the future for when clubs don't have the room for your laptop. Jun 18, 2019 Traktor Pro 3 also provides more useful visual feedback on the media player compared to other software when using HID mode. Not only do you get the overview waveform (like when using HID with Serato DJ Pro), but you also get the larger main waveform and phase meter on the CDJ screen.
ALL TRAKTOR GEAR
TRAKTOR-READY CONTROLLERS
We build compatibility for many “TRAKTOR-ready” third-party controllers. This means you can plug in, select your controller in TRAKTOR, and get into the mix right away.
ALL TRAKTOR READY CONTROLLERS
ALL TRAKTOR READY CONTROLLERS
MANUAL MIDI INTEGRATION
If you’re using a controller that isn’t “TRAKTOR ready', you can often find pre-configured MIDI mappings (.tsi files) on the manufacturer's website, or by searching the web. If not, you can create your own MIDI map for any controller by using the controller manager in TRAKTOR’s preferences via the MIDI learn mode. MIDI maps can be saved for future use.
HOW TO
Find more mappings here:
DJ Tech Tools
Traktorbible.com
HOW TO
Find more mappings here:
DJ Tech Tools
Traktorbible.com
TRAKTOR SCRATCH CERTIFIED MIXERS
SCRATCH Certified mixers are premium mixers with integrated audio interfaces that we’ve tested for full integration with TRAKTOR PRO 3 when using a Digital Vinyl System. TRAKTOR PRO 3 supports certified mixers from Allen & Heath, Pioneer DJ, Denon, Rane, Korg, and Ecler. These mixers will offer full functionality with TRAKTOR PRO 3.
CERTIFIED MIXERS
CERTIFIED MIXERS
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Previously we discussed how to set up HID mode with Serato DJ Pro using CDJs. This time we will go through the process of how to do it on Traktor Pro 3. Using HID provides more tactile control over the software compared to using DVS with timecode. The ability to use physical controls on the CDJ for functions such as cue points, looping, and library search can help a DJ put the laptop aside and be more engaged with the audience.
Traktor Pro 3 also provides more useful visual feedback on the media player compared to other software when using HID mode. Not only do you get the overview waveform (like when using HID with Serato DJ Pro), but you also get the larger main waveform and phase meter on the CDJ screen. The phase meter is especially helpful if you like to manually beatmatch, and will be a familiar sight if you’ve ever used USB flash drives prepared with Rekordbox.
How To Set Up HID In Traktor Pro 3
Pioneer DJ does a great job with making setting up HID mode with most software essentially the same:
- Start your digital DJing software
- Connect a USB cable from each CDJ to your computer (USB hub may be needed)
- Hit “Link” on the CDJ
- Rotate encoder until you are asked to link to computer
- Press encoder to enter HID mode
- Select which deck you would like to control
- Repeat process on any other decks
Finally…
Traktor Pro 3’s HID mode is one of the most feature packed compared to other major DJ apps on the market. So if you are a Traktor Pro 3 user who uses DVS with CDJs you should definitely give HID mode a try, and the best part is that it only takes a few moments to setup to gain access to all of the features.
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Do you use HID mode when spinning with Traktor at the club? Or do you prefer DJing with DVS? Let us know in the comments.