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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 2 Welcome! ................................................................................................................. 7 1.1 This is Included in the Box .......................................................................................................... 7 1.2 Document Conventions ............................................................................................................... 8 Software Installation ......................................
Table of Contents 3.2.3 3.3 3.4 4 5 Install Your Updates .................................................................................................. 27 Activating Your Product Offline .................................................................................................. 28 3.3.1 Start the Offline Activation ........................................................................................ 29 3.3.2 Create the Activation Request File ...........................................
Table of Contents 8.3 9 Updates ...................................................................................................................................... 52 Product Returns ........................................................................................................
Welcome! This is Included in the Box 1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8. On behalf of the entire Native Instruments team, we hope you are truly inspired by this product. This Setup Guide covers the following topics: ▪ How to install the TRAKTOR software on your computer. ▪ How to activate your TRAKTOR version using the SERVICE CENTER application. ▪ How to connect the devices and get your TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 system up and running.
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Software Installation Important Software Installation Information 2 Software Installation This section describes the installation process of the TRAKTOR software on Mac and on Windows. 2.1 Important Software Installation Information Before starting the TRAKTOR software installation, here are some points to be aware of: ▪ Make sure you have downloaded the TRAKTOR software to your computer by following the instructions on the registration page: http://www.native-instruments.
Software Installation Installation on Mac OS X 2.2 Installation on Mac OS X This section describes the process of installing the TRAKTOR software on Mac OS X. At the end of the installation process, you will need to restart your computer. Please save your work and close all applications before proceeding. 2.2.1 1. 2. 3. Locate and Start the Installation Program Locate and unpack the downloaded installer package file on your computer. Double-click the Traktor 2 Installer.
Software Installation Installation on Mac OS X The components selection screen of the installation program. Basic Installation: This installs the TRAKTOR software along with its documentation. This component cannot be deselected. It also installs the SERVICE CENTER application (required for activation of your product) and the CONTROLLER EDITOR application, which allows you to configure the controllerʼs MIDI assignments for using the controller with applications other than TRAKTOR.
Software Installation Installation on Mac OS X Audio 8/4/2 DJ Drivers: This installs drivers for the AUDIO 8 DJ, AUDIO 4 DJ and AUDIO 2 DJ audio interfaces by Native Instruments. If you do not intend to use any of these audio interfaces, you can deactivate the checkboxes. Background Components These components are not displayed in the installer window, but are always installed: SERVICE CENTER: The SERVICE CENTER application is required for activation of the TRAKTOR software.
Software Installation Installation on Mac OS X The Mac OS X password prompt. ► To proceed, enter your password and click OK. → The selected components will be installed. 2.2.4 Complete the Installation After the components have been installed, you need to restart your computer.
Software Installation Installation on Windows The final screen of the installation program. ► Click Restart to restart your computer and complete the software installation. → Your computer will immediately restart. ► After your computer has restarted, start reading section ↑3, Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER of this Setup Guide for information about product activation. 2.3 Installation on Windows This section describes the installation process of the TRAKTOR software on Windows.
Software Installation Installation on Windows 2.3.1 1. 2. 3. Locate and Start the Installation Program Locate and unpack the downloaded installer package file on your computer. Double-click the Traktor 2 Setup.exe file to start the installation procedure. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2.3.2 Confirm the Features to Install After you have accepted the software license agreement, the installer window displays the features available for installation.
Software Installation Installation on Windows Background Components These components are not displayed in the installer window, but are always installed: SERVICE CENTER: The SERVICE CENTER application is required for activation of the TRAKTOR software. This component will automatically be installed unless a newer version of SERVICE CENTER already exists on your computer.
Software Installation Installation on Windows The software installation path screen of the installation program. ► Click Next to proceed. 2.3.4 Select Your Hardware Drivers After defining or confirming the program's installation path, you will be presented with a driver selection screen.
Software Installation Installation on Windows The Hardware Drivers screen of the installation program. ► Click Next to proceed. 2.3.5 Complete the Software Installation Once you have selected the driver and confirmed your selection, you will be forwarded to the last screen of the installation program.
Software Installation Installation on Windows The final screen of the installation program. ► Click Finish to complete the installation and exit the installation program. ► Continue reading in section ↑3, Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER and follow the instructions for activating your product.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Activating Your Product Online 3 Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER This section uses a placeholder name ("NI Product") on all screenshots. The relevant section on your screen will display the name of the Native Instruments product you are activating. 3.1 Activating Your Product Online Skip to section ↑3.3, Activating Your Product Offline if your computer is not connected to the Internet. 3.1.1 Start SERVICE CENTER 1.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Activating Your Product Online 3.1.2 Log In Into Your User Account The log-in screen of SERVICE CENTER. ► Log in with your e-mail address and Native Instruments password. ► If you do not have a Native Instruments account yet, click on Create new User Account. Fill in the address form. The password will be sent to you via e-mail.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Activating Your Product Online 3.1.3 Activate the Product The product activation screen of SERVICE CENTER. 1. 2. Enter the software serial number in the number field. The software serial number is located on the registration flyer, which you can find in your TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 product box. Click Activate to proceed.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Activating Your Product Online 3.1.4 Finish the Online Activation SERVICE CENTER confirming the product activation. SERVICE CENTER confirms that the product has been activated successfully. A search for updates will start automatically. ▪ If updates for any of the activated products are available, the button in the bottom right corner of the screen reads Update. To download the updates, click the Update button and proceed with chapter ↑3.2, Updating Your Product.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Updating Your Product 3.2 Updating Your Product 3.2.1 Select Updates The product update screen of SERVICE CENTER. 1. 2. 3. In SERVICE CENTER, click the Update tab to view a list of available updates. Select the updates you want to download by checking the checkboxes on the left. We recommend downloading all preselected updates. Click Download.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Updating Your Product → The download will start. 3.2.2 Download the Updates Depending on the file size and the speed of your internet connection, downloading the files may take a while. We strongly recommend that you always install the latest updates. The product update in progress.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Updating Your Product 3.2.3 Install Your Updates SERVICE CENTER confirming all updates were downloaded, and offering to install the download file. After all files have been downloaded successfully, you can directly install the updates from the SERVICE CENTER: ► Click on Install to install your update. This will automatically install your update silently. ► After you have updated the software, you can quit SERVICE CENTER and start the software as usual.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Activating Your Product Offline In case the installation of a software update fails, SERVICE CENTER will notify you by respective error messages. 3.3 Activating Your Product Offline If the computer you want to use Native Instruments products on is permanently disconnected from the Internet, you can activate the products utilizing the Offline activation procedure. Note that you will need a second computer that is connected to the Internet.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Activating Your Product Offline 3.3.1 Start the Offline Activation The internet connection screen of SERVICE CENTER. 1. 2. Start SERVICE CENTER. If no internet connection is detected, you will be redirected to the Internet connection screen pictured above. In the Continue without connection to the internet area at the bottom of the screen, click Offline. You will be forwarded to the Activate screen.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Activating Your Product Offline 3.3.2 Create the Activation Request File The offline activation screen of SERVICE CENTER. ► On the Activate screen, click Create. The Activate screen will display fields in which to enter the serial number (see next step).
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Activating Your Product Offline 3.3.3 Enter the Serial Number The product activation screen of SERVICE CENTER. 1. 2. 3. Enter the software serial number in the number field. The software serial number is located on the registration flyer, which you can find in your TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 product box. Click Create to save the Activation Request File (ActivationRequestFile.html). A Save File dialog will open and let you select a target folder.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Activating Your Product Offline 3.3.4 Transfer the Activation Request File The offline activation procedure. 1. 2. 3. 4. Copy the Activation Request file to a portable storage device and transfer it to a computer with Internet connection. Open the Activation Request file by double-clicking it. Follow the instructions on the SERVICE CENTER product activation web page. As a new Native Instruments user you will need to create a new account before you can log in.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Activating Your Product Offline 3.3.5 Open the Activation Return File The offline activation screen of SERVICE CENTER. 1. 2. On your audio computer, start SERVICE CENTER again. In the Continue without connection to the internet area at the bottom of the screen, click Offline. Select the Activate tab and click Open to load the Activation Return file.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Activating Your Product Offline 3.3.6 Finish the Offline Activation SERVICE CENTER confirming the product activation. After you have opened the Activation Return file, SERVICE CENTER confirms that the product has been activated successfully. ► Cick Exit to quit SERVICE CENTER.
Product Activation with SERVICE CENTER Further Information To obtain updates for your products, log in under http://www.native-instruments.com/updates using your Native Instruments user account information. Download all relevant updates from the Personal Update Manager to your internet computer, transfer them to your music computer utilizing portable storage media, and install them. 3.
Hardware Installation 4 Hardware Installation This section describes how to connect the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 in a basic setup. When you have all devices connected, your S8 system will look like this: TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 in a basic setup.
Hardware Installation Important Hardware Installation Information 4.1 Important Hardware Installation Information Before connecting the device to your computer, here are some important points to be aware of: The TRAKTOR KONTROL S8—in combination with a power amplifier, speakers, or headphones—can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing damage. Also, switching off the device with the volume control set to a high level may damage your loudspeakers.
Hardware Installation Connecting to Your Computer 4.2 Connecting to Your Computer To connect the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 to your computer: 1. 2. Connect the device end (square plug) of the included USB cable to the USB socket on the rear panel of your S8. Connect the computer end (flat rectangle plug) of the USB cable to an available USB 2.0 port (or later) on your computer.
Hardware Installation Connecting the Power Supply 4.
Hardware Installation Connecting the Power Supply 1. Connect the device end of your power supply to the input on the rear panel of the S8.
Hardware Installation Connecting the Power Supply 2. Connect the plug of the power supply to a power outlet. → The TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 is installed. Now you have installed your TRAKTOR KONTROL S5, you must make some final preparations. Please read section.↑4.
Hardware Installation Final Preparations 4.4 Final Preparations It is recommended that you follow the order in the instructions below when preparing your TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 for use: The TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 system is now ready for use. For further information on browsing, loading, and playing tracks please refer to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Manual.
Overview of further TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Setups Basic Setup with optional Microphone 5 Overview of further TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Setups This section provides some diagram examples of TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 setup scenarios: 5.1 Basic Setup with optional Microphone The example below shows an overview of the connections required for a TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 basic setup with additional mircrophone.
Overview of further TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Setups Basic Setup with optional Microphone TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 basic setup with optional microphone. To connect a microphone: ► In the MIC section on the S8 's rear panel, connect the microphone either to the XLR input or to the 6.3 mm input.
Overview of further TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Setups TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO Setup 5.2 TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO Setup The example below shows an overview of the connections required for using TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 in conjunction with turntables and the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8. This setup example is ideal for those who want to retain physical control of TRAKTOR's virtual decks via conventional turntables.
Overview of further TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Setups Additional Mixer Setup TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 setup. 5.3 Additional Mixer Setup The example below shows an overview of the connections required for using the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 in conjunction with an additional mixer. This setup scenario is for those who want to use their S8 at a club, or festival for example.
Overview of further TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Setups Additional Mixer Setup ready a main mixer providing the output, and it is best to avoid any breaks in performance (or awkward silences), you can easily run the audio output from the S8 directly into an external mixer. To feed the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8's audio output to an external mixer: ► In the MAIN OUT section on the S8's rear panel, connect the XLR (or RCA) outputs to the XLR (or RCA) inputs on the external mixer.
Overview of further TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Setups Additional Mixer Setup TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 with additional mixer setup.
What's Next 6 What's Next ▪ For information on how to operate the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 and how to use it with the TRAKTOR software, please refer to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 Manual. You can access the Manual via the Open Manual… entry from the Help menu in the TRAKTOR software. ▪ For information on all TRAKTOR features, refer to the TRAKTOR Manual and the TRAKTOR Getting Started. You can access these documents via the Open Manual… entry from the Help menu in the TRAKTOR software.
Troubleshooting and FAQ Installation Folder Not Found by an Update Installer 7 Troubleshooting and FAQ This section contains some of the most frequently asked questions and answers along with references to Knowledge Base articles for additional details. In order to find an article, please visit the Native Instruments website, navigate to the Knowledge Base in the Support section and enter the article number in the search field. 7.
Support Knowledge Base / Online Support / Readme 8 Support 8.1 Knowledge Base / Online Support / Readme To open the Knowledge Base / Online Support Form: ► Open the Service Center application and click on the Support button in the upper right corner. Here you will find direct links to the Native Instruments Online Knowledge Base and the Online Support Form.
Support Forum 8.2 Forum In the Native Instruments User Forum you can discuss product features directly with other users and with experts moderating the forum: http://www.native-instruments.com/forum. 8.3 Updates Whenever you encounter problems, it is recommended that you first download and install any available software updates. Updates are released regularly to fix known problems and to continuously improve the software.
Product Returns 9 Product Returns Please contact our Technical Support team prior to returning an item. If your product needs to be returned, they will assign you an RA (Return Authorization) number to expedite the processing of your return. Contact Native Instruments Technical Support http://www.native-instruments.
