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1.2 Naming Convention
In this manual, we often refer to the TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 also as the "KONTROL Z1," or
simply the "Z1." Likewise, the included TRAKTOR LE2 software will most often just be referred
to as "TRAKTOR."
1.3 The TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 Documentation at a Glance
1.3.1 The Setup Guide
The TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 Setup Guide is available on the TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 registra-
tion page of the Native Instruments website www.native-instruments.com/go-z1. It will guide
you through the software and hardware installation of your TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1. This
should be your first step before going any further.
1.3.2 The TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 Manual
After reading the Setup Guide and following its instructions, you should be ready to go. The
next step is to read this document, the TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 Manual. The Manual will
teach you how to use your Z1 in combination with the TRAKTOR software options. A general
hardware reference (↑5, TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 Hardware Reference) also provides an explan-
ation for each and every element on the device.
Welcome to the TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1!
Naming Convention
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