User Manual

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
The Loop functionality considers the global Quantize setting:
▪ If Quantize is active, TRAKTOR delays starting the loop until the next down-beat, making
sure looping keeps the track in sync.
▪ If Quantize is deactivated, looping starts precisely when you press the pad.
Hardware Reference
The Deck
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