9
The S2 Audio Interface and Control Panel
Your TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 is equipped with a high-end 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface. You
can adjust the audio interface settings to your needs and computer performance.
Depending on whether you work on Windows or Mac OS X, you can adjust these settings in dif-
ferent ways.
9.1
Settings on Mac OS X
On Mac OS X, you can adjust the settings for the S2 audio interface from within each music
application. In TRAKTOR:
►
Open
Preferences > Audio Setup
to access the settings for the S2 audio interface.
There, you can adjust the audio interface settings of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2. You have
two settings:
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Sample Rate
: Choose a sample rate that is compatible with your music application and
suited to your computing power. A higher sample rate improves the audio quality, but also
causes higher CPU load. Per default, the sample rate is set to 44100 Hz (CD quality).
The sample rate defines how many samples are played/recorded per one second of sound.
A higher sample rate results in higher audio quality; however, 44100 Hz (as used for re-
cording audio CDs) is a common setting and absolutely sufficient for most tasks. If your fi-
nal destination is CD you should use this setting or a multiple of it (88200 Hz). For a bet-
ter understanding: 48000 Hz is used by DAT recorders, and for DVD (films) recording.
96000 Hz is typical for DVD, HD DVD, and Blue-ray Disc audio recording. You should be
aware that a higher sample rate also causes higher CPU load.
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Latency
: Lower the latency value for a quicker response of your computer to TRAKTOR
controller and software actions.
The S2 Audio Interface and Control Panel
Settings on Mac OS X
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