7. TUTORIALS
The tutorials in this section introduces you to the several functions and features of the S4. The fol-
lowing list provides you with an overview of the tutorials including the link to it:
•
Browsing and Loading Tracks
: By having your music imported in TRAKTOR, you can use
the Browse controls on the S4 to find tracks for your mix. When loading a track into a Deck,
TRAKTOR starts to analyze the track, calculating its exact tempo and key information. From
this analysis, TRAKTOR creates the Beatgrid and the Waveform. This information is then stor-
ed for the track in the Track Collection. For more information, refer to
•
Controlling Track Playback
: The S4 lets you control the playback of your tracks using trans-
port controls and the Jog Wheels which can be operated several modes. For more information,
refer to
, and
•
Adjusting the Crossfader
: You can determine which Mixer channel is to be routed to the
crossfader and set the crossfader curve accordingly. For more information, refer to
Mixer Channels to the Crossfader
•
Switching Decks Focus
: Each S4 Deck controls two TRAKTOR Decks. The Deck Select but-
tons determine which of the Decks is in focus. For more information, refer to
.
•
Adjusting Levels
and
Using the Equalizer
: The Mixer lets you adjust volumes of your tracks
and tweak the frequency bands of the audio signals using the equalizer. For more information,
refer to
and
•
Adjusting Tempo
: You can use the
TEMPO
faders to adjust the tempo on each Deck manual-
ly. The
TEMPO
faders can be operated in two modes. For more information, refer to
•
Locking Key of Tracks
: When adjusting the track tempo, then the pitch changes accordingly.
Using Keylock you can adjust the track tempo without changing the pitch. For more informa-
tion, refer to
•
Working with MIXER FX
: You can modulate the sound of your tracks using
MIXER FX
and the
FX Units. For more information, refer to
, and
.
•
Working with Cue Points and Loops
: By triggering stored Hotcues from the Pads, you are
able to jump to specific sections within the track. For more information, refer to
. To extend the playback of tracks or to loop a specific part in a track, you can make
use of the S4's looping functions. For more information, refer to
•
Snap Mode and Quantize Mode
: In order to precisely place Cue Points, Loops and jumps
within tracks without loosing the sync, use Snap mode and Quantize mode. For more informa-
tion, refer to
•
Using Flux and Reverse mode
: Flux mode and Reverse mode allow you to create a parallel
playhead when performing with Hotcues and Loops. The parallel playhead ensures you don't
lose the original track playhead position in the track. For more information, refer to
.
•
Previewing Tracks
: The Preview Player in the Browser lets you conveniently preview tracks
without loading them into the Deck. The CUE channel and its controls on the Mixer also enable
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