User Manual

Mode Select Buttons
On any Deck, next to the eight pads, S8 features the four Mode Select buttons HOTCUE,
FREEZE, and REMIX. Depending on which of the three modes is active the pads’ functionality
varies as explained in this section.
4.2.3.1 HOTCUE Button
The HOTCUE button activates HOTCUE mode. While in HOTCUE mode, the pads store and
trigger HOTCUE markers in a track. On Decks A and B the button lits blue whereas on Decks C
and D it lits white. HOTCUE mode is the default for Track Decks and Stem Decks.
HOTCUE Button
HOTCUE mode is not available for Remix Decks. When a Remix Deck is focused, the
HOTCUE button is disabled.
4.2.3.2 LOOP Button
The LOOP button activates LOOP mode. On Decks A and B the button lits blue whereas on
Decks C and D it lits white.
Hardware Reference
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