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4.1.6
FX Units
S8 comes with dedicated controls for TRAKTOR PRO's two FX Units (four, if set in TRAKTOR's
Preferences). Just like in the software, FX Unit 1 is located in the top-left corner, FX Unit 2 in
the top-right.
FX Units allow you to creatively process a track, ranging anywhere from just adding reverb for a
build-up to completely messing up a beat with stutter effects. For that purpose, the TRAKTOR
software offers a great selection of high-quality FX. These can easily be configured from S8
and be controlled utilizing the FX Unit controls.
The Left FX Unit
By default, FX Units 1 & 2 are always active. Assign effects to any mixer channel via the re-
spective channel's FX Assign buttons. Left assigns to FX1, right to FX 2.
4.1.7
Mixer
The 4-channel mixer sits at the center of both, S8, as well as TRAKTOR's software interface.
When connected to TRAKTOR, the knobs in S8's mixer section control the corresponding
knobs on the software mixer.
S8's mixer comes with its own audio processor, which allows it to be used as a stand-alone
mixer with 3-band EQ and HP/LP Filter per Channel. The Decks and FX Units, on the other
hand, are tied to TRAKTOR software features and don't work in stand-alone operation.
Hardware Reference
Overview of the Controller
TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 - Manual - 159