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2. Set the respective channel's LINE/PHONO switch to LN.
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The CD players are ready for use.
The channel meter displays the input level independently of the channel fader setting.
Ideally, always set input level with the channel fader all the way down.
If you want to use S8 as a stand-alone DJ mixer, refer to section ↑5.5, Using Your S8 as a
Stand-alone DJ Mixer.
If you want to use your CD players as Timecode control, refer to section ↑5.4, Integrating Ex-
ternal Sources as TIMECODE Controls.
5.3 Integrating External Audio Sources in your TRAKTOR Workflow
With turntables or CD players connected to a channel, you can either route them through
TRAKTOR in order to add FX via a Live Input Deck, or mix them directly in S8's mixer in Direct
Thru mode.
By pressing the respective channel's TRAKTOR button, you can switch between Live In-
put mode and Direct Thru mode in real time. While FX can only be assigned in Live In-
put mode, the 3-band EQ and Filter are available in both.
5.4 Integrating External Sources as TIMECODE Controls
As soon as the turntables or CD Players are connected to the S8 correctly, there are some final
steps to complete your TRAKTOR SCRATCH setup.
Common Setups
Integrating External Audio Sources in your TRAKTOR Workflow
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