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TRAKTOR 2 already does this for you by automatically setting the level for each newly load
ed track to a satisfying value. This so-called “Autogain” feature relies on the gain values ex
tracted from your tracks. It is activated by default and can be turned off via Preferences > Mix
er > Set Autogain When Loading Track. Nevertheless, depending on the particular EQ, filter, and
FX applied to the cued track, you might have to double-check the level before you mix in the
track. Moreover, what is important here is the average level of the specific part of the track
that you’re about to mix in.
Checking the Main Level
The MAIN level in TRAKTOR can be adjusted independently from a master out control on an
external hardware mixer!
The signals coming from all channels are mixed together according to the relative levels
set by the channel faders and by the crossfader. This mix is then sent to TRAKTOR’s MAIN
output. In this section, the MAIN level meters show you the (left and right) overall level of
your mix and can be adjusted by the MAIN level knob:
► Adjust the MAIN knob in so that the level meters stay in the upper third of the blue areas
without reaching the red ends.
By default, a limiter is enabled on TRAKTOR’s main output. With this limiter enabled, the
MAIN level meters’ red clipping indicators don’t indicate clipping anymore but, instead, in
dicate when the limiter is actively limiting the volume. While the limiter virtually cancels any
distortion that might occur, the resulting reduction of the dynamic range cannot be undone.
Therefore, even with the limiter enabled, ensure that the clipping indicators don’t light up
too often! You can deactivate the limiter via Preferences > Mixer > Enable Limiter.
15.6 Looping and Cueing
Now that you have learned the basic mixing tasks, we will focus on one of TRAKTOR’s
great features: its looping facilities.
Prerequisites
TRAKTOR 2 is in the following state:
▪ The track House 1 is loaded on Deck A. The track is playing and audible. It is also the
tempo master.
▪ The crossfader is all the way to the left.
Tutorials
Looping and Cueing
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