User Manual

The Mixer receives on its four channels (1) the audio signals coming from the four Decks de-
scribed above. There is one channel for each Deck. Hence, channels are labeled from A to D
according to their corresponding Deck.
As any DJ mixer, the Mixer’s purpose basically is to adjust the relative level of each channel, to
control the channels’ frequency content, possibly feeding them into the FX Units (see section
↑6.1.3, FX Units below) before sending the overall result to the Main section (2)—and in the
end, to generate the mix that is sent to your audience. Of course, the Mixer also provides you
with a crossfader (3), which allows you to make seamless transitions between various channels.
The Mixer of your TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 hardware controller has a few additional features
not to be found on usual DJ mixers, though. For example, it includes a BROWSE encoder (4) for
quickly browsing your Playlist content, along with a set of indicators and switches in the Master
Display (5) that give you quick access to vital information and options, and last but not least,
the Loop Recorder (6), presented in more details below.
You will find a detailed description of every control element on the Mixer in section ↑6.4, The
Mixer.
Mixer-related controls dealing with the physical inputs and outputs of your TRAKTOR KON-
TROL S4 are also to be found on the front and rear panels of your S4 (see section ↑6.1.5,
Front and Rear Panels below).
6.1.3 FX Units
Adding effects to playing audio can tremendously expand the sonic possibilities of your mix.
For that purpose, TRAKTOR provides you with a great selection of high-quality FX. These FX
can be loaded into the so-called FX Units.
The FX Unit 1 on the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4.
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