User Manual

Stem Support for TRAKTOR KONTROL S8
The TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 controller now natively supports Stem Decks. The S8 provide full
4-stem visualization of the Stems on the in-built displays, and the Performance Knobs, But-
tons, 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 ↑3.10, 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
loaded. If you had MIDI Mappings for Remix Deck mix controls previous to this update, those
controls are now automatically mapped to the Deck Common Sub-mix controls for conven-
ience.
Stem file management in Browser
To support management of .stem.mp4 files, a new smart folder called “All Stems” is added to
the Browser Tree. All Stem files in the Track Collection can be found quickly by clicking on
this node in the Tree.
Performance Optimizations
Playback of Stems requires more resources from your computer, so the team implemented a
number of performance optimizations to TRAKTOR to reduce the overall CPU load. These opti-
mizations can be enjoyed even when not playing Stem Files.
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Where to Start
TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 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
Welcome to the World of TRAKTOR KONTROL S8!
Where to Start
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