(1) GAIN knob: A dedicated
GAIN
knob per channel allows you to balance out volume differen-
ces between different sources. The
TRAKTOR
button beneath it switches sources between the
channel's Deck and its RCA input.
(2)
FX buttons
: A pair of
FX
buttons lets you assign FX 1 or FX2 effects configurations per
channel. TRAKTOR provides up to four different FX setups.
(3) 3-band EQ: S8's 3-band EQ works both, when connected to TRAKTOR, as well as in stand-
alone mode.
(4)
FILTER knob
: the
FILTER
knob works in conjunction with the software, as well as stand-
alone. Turning the knob clockwise will apply a high-pass filter, whereas turning it counter-
clockwise applies a low-pass filter. When the
FILTER
knob is in its center detent position, the
filter is bypassed. In addition to that, the filter can be bypassed with the dedicated button.
(5) CUE button: a CUE button per mixer channel enables you to send a channel to your head-
phone via the cue, with blue light indicating the active state. You can preview music on the
cue channel over headphones with the (6) channel fader down and then pull up that fader to
send it to the Main Out.
(7) Crossfader: the Crossfader at the bottom of S8's mixer section (and TRAKTOR software) al-
lows you to make seamless transitions between the four mixer channels. Each channel is as-
signed to either the left or right side of the Crossfader by means of dedicated hardware
switches on the front panel to enable cross-fading between them. Setting a hardware switch to
the center position lets it bypass the Crossfader altogether. Please refer to chapter
(8) MAIN section: This allows you to adjust the overall output level of the Main Outputs on the
device. The main level is indicated by the
MAIN
level meters (located at either side of the
MAIN
knob).
4.1.8
Rear Panel
The rear panel holds the majority of S8's input and output connections. For a high level over-
view, we've highlighted all outputs purple, all inputs orange and the USB/power supply con-
nectors gray.
Hardware Reference
Overview of the Controller
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