User Manual

4.2.10 Pads
Each of S8's Decks comes with a set of 8 pads. Depending on the mode selected via the Mode
Select buttons, these pads are assigned different functions.
Pads
Here's an overview of what the pads do in each mode:
HOTCUE mode
During playback, pressing in an inactive pad sets a cue point. The pad lights up and the cue
point is automatically assigned to this pad. Pressing that pad again let jump back the playhead
to the cue point just defined.
LOOP mode
In Loop mode, pressing a pad instantly loops playback for the number of bars set as Loop
Mode Size in Preferences > Traktor Kontrol S8 > Loop Mode Sizes > Loop. These values are by
default:
• 1/8 Bar Loop
• 1/4 Bar Loop
• 1/2 Bar Loop
• 1 Bar Loop
Hardware Reference
The Deck
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