User Manual

▪ Text appearing elsewhere (labels of buttons, controls, text next to checkboxes etc.) in the
software is printed in blue. Whenever you see this formatting applied, you will find the
same text appearing somewhere on the screen.
▪ Text appearing on the displays of the controller is printed in light grey. Whenever you see
this formatting applied, you will find the same text on a controller display.
▪ Text appearing on labels of the hardware controller is printed in orange. Whenever you see
this formatting applied, you will find the same text on the controller.
▪ Important names and concepts are printed in bold.
▪ References to keys on your computer’s keyboard you’ll find put in square brackets (e.g.,
“Press [Shift] + [Enter]”).
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Single instructions are introduced by this play button type arrow.
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Results of actions are introduced by this smaller arrow.
1.2 Where to Start
TRAKTOR KONTROL S5 installation provides you with many information sources. These are in-
tended to be read in the following sequence to ensure easy access for users of all skill levels:
▪ TRAKTOR Getting Started
▪ TRAKTOR Manual
▪ TRAKTOR KONTROL S5 Manual (this document)
Your First Stop: Getting Started
This document guides you through configuration of TRAKTOR to work with a hardware control-
ler by means of the Setup Wizard, as well as importing music into your Track Collection. After-
wards, it introduces you to TRAKTOR's basic concepts and workflows and helps you set up
your system correctly.
Welcome to the World of TRAKTOR KONTROL S5!
Where to Start
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