User Manual

1.3 What's new for TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 Users?
This chapter provides a quick overview on D2's feature enhancements and improvements intro-
duced with TRAKTOR 2.9.
New Stem Deck Flavor in TRAKTOR PRO
TRAKTOR 2.9.0 introduces a new Stem Deck which is capable of playing and mix-
ing .stem.mp4 files. Thanks to the Automatic Deck Flavor Switching that was introduced in
TRAKTOR 2.8.0, a Deck will automatically switch to Stem Deck whenever you load
a .stem.mp4 file. The Stem Deck functions identically to a Track Deck, but just has additional
sub-mix features for controlling the four Slot Volumes, Filters, and FX Sends for the Stem
Files.
Due to the large amount of data that must be read from a Stem File, it is currently nec-
essary that Stem Files are analyzed before loading into a Stem Deck. It is not possible to
load and play a Stem File before it has been analyzed. For more information on how to
analyze tracks or Stem Files, refer to the TRAKTOR Manual.
Stem Support for TRAKTOR KONTROL D2
The TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 controller now natively supports Stem Decks. The D2 provide full
4-stem visualization of the Stems on the in-built display, and the Performance Knobs, Buttons,
and Faders control the sub-mix of the stems (such as Slot Volumes, Slot Filters, and Slot FX
Sends).
For more information on how to use Stem Decks, refer to section ↑3.11, Mixing Stem Files us-
ing Stem Decks.
Stem and Remix Deck Sub-mix Controls in Controller Manager
The sub-mix controls for the Remix Deck have now been upgraded to Deck Common controls in
the Controller Manager. Controls like Slot Volume, Slot Filter, Slot Mute, and Slot FX Send
Amount are now located in “Deck Common > Sub-Mix”. When mapping a MIDI Controller to
these controls, these controls will now control a Stem Deck or Remix Deck, whichever type is
Welcome to the World of TRAKTOR KONTROL D2!
What's new for TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 Users?
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