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7.3 Using the S8 Audio Interface with Other Music Applications
S8’s on-board audio interface can be used in any other music application installed on your
computer. To do this, you need to configure your music applications accordingly. Most music
applications offer a setting in their options or preferences allowing you to select the TRAK-
TOR KONTROL S8 as the audio interface. For more info, please refer to the documentation of
your music application.
7.4 Setting up S8 as your Default Audio Interface
S8 can function as your system's default playback device for all sound including system
sounds (not only for music software). This section describes how to configure the system set-
tings.
7.4.1 Windows
For Windows 7 (and later) you can define the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 as your default audio
interface as follows:
1. Open Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.
2. Select the Playback tab.
3. In the device list, select TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 WDM Audio and click Set Default.
4. Select the Recording tab.
5. In the device list, select TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 WDM Audio and click Set Default.
6. Click OK to close the dialog.
7.4.2 Mac OS X
For Mac OS X, you can define the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 as your default audio interface as
follows:
1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
The S8 Audio Interface and Control Panel
Using the S8 Audio Interface with Other Music Applications
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