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7. Connect the respective outputs accordingly, i.e. use a cable (usually RCA) to connect
the Master Output of your MIDI controller with your amplifier or speakers and plug
your headphones in the Monitor Output.
8. Open Preferences > Controller Manager.
9. Click Add > Import, then navigate to Default Settings > Controller and choose your con
troller from the list.
10.
Move a fader or knob on the MIDI controller (e.g. the crossfader) and observe the CTRL
status indicator. Whenever you move anything on the MIDI controller, it should show
activity by glowing blue.
11. You’ll also notice that the corresponding control in TRAKTOR (in the above example,
the crossfader) will also move as you manipulate the MIDI Controller.
Controller without Built-In Audio Interface
1. Follow the instructions given in chapter ↑18.2, TRAKTOR with an External Audio In
terface.
2. Open Preferences > Controller Manager.
3. Click Add > Import, then navigate to Default Settings > Controller and choose your con
troller from the list.
4.
Move a fader or knob on the MIDI controller (e.g. the crossfader) and observe the CTRL
status indicator. Whenever you move anything on the MIDI controller, it should show
activity by glowing blue.
5. You’ll also notice that the corresponding control in TRAKTOR (in the above example,
the crossfader) will also move as you manipulate the MIDI Controller.
18.4.2
Controllers without Mixer Controls
MIDI controllers without mixer controls serve usually as additions to an existing setup. For
example, this can be in conjunction with a TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO/DUO 2 setup with an
external mixer, but also using it as secondary controller along with a primary MIDI control
ler is also possible. In TRAKTOR, do the following:
1. Open Preferences > Controller Manager.
2. Click Add > Import, then navigate to Default Settings > Controller and choose your con
troller from the list
3. Move a fader or knob on the MIDI controller (e.g. the Browse knob) and observe the
CTRL status indicator. Whenever you move anything on the MIDI controller, it should
show activity by glowing blue.
Appendix A — Common Setups
TRAKTOR with a Controller
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