User Manual

Auto Analysis
You can set TRAKTOR to analyze your tracks automatically either when loading a track in
to a Deck or after importing it into your Collection.
► Open Preferences > File Management for options on background track analysis.
► Read more about the analysis options in ↑13.18, File Management.
► The Status Bar at the bottom of the Browser will provide a visual indication of the anal
ysis process and alert you to any problems.
5.10.3 Data Directories
TRAKTOR has functions that create and reference certain file types. These file types are
stored in their own default directories. These directory paths can be changed in the Prefer
ences window:
► Open: Preferences > File Management > Directories.
You can change the directory path for the following file types by clicking on the button
with the exclamation mark (…!):
▪
Root Dir (Root Directory): the file path TRAKTOR follows for loading and storing Collec
tion information and settings.
▪
Sample Dir (Sample Directory): the file path TRAKTOR follows for loading and storing
Sample information and settings.
▪
iTunes Music Library
: the file path to your iTunes Library (this path has to be identical to
the settings in iTunes).
▪ Music Folders: use to specify the location of music to be scanned when using the Im
port Music Folders function.
5.10.4 Other Maintenance Functions
▪ Reset Played State: Resets the play count and the Track Icon next to any track that has
been played.
▪ Relocate: Opens a dialog in which you can navigate to the folder containing the missing
track(s). This can be useful if you have restructured a Music Folder.
▪ Analyze (Async): Starts analysis for the selected track(s).
▪ Show in Explorer/Finder: Use to find the track in the Windows Explorer or Mac OS X
Finder.
▪ Search in Playlists: Searches for the selected track(s) and returns with a report showing
all Playlists containing the selected track(s).
The Browser
Collection Maintenance
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