Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 User manual

Setup Guide

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Table of Contents
1 Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 ............................................................................6
1.1 What is Included in the Box? ...................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Document Conventions ............................................................................................................... 6
2 Setup Guide Overview ................................................................................................8
3 Software Installation .................................................................................................9
3.1 Read Before Installing ................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 TRAKTOR Installation on Mac OS X ............................................................................................. 9
3.2.1 Locate and Start the Installation Program ................................................................. 9
3.2.2 Select the Components to Install .............................................................................. 10
3.2.3 Enter Your Password .................................................................................................. 11
3.2.4 Complete the Installation .......................................................................................... 12
3.3 TRAKTOR Installation on Windows .............................................................................................. 13
3.3.1 Locate and Start the Installation Program ................................................................. 13
3.3.2 Confirm the Features to Install .................................................................................. 13
3.3.3 Confirm the Application Installation Path ................................................................. 15
3.3.4 Select Your Hardware Drivers .................................................................................... 16
3.3.5 Complete the Software Installation ........................................................................... 16
4 Product Activation with Service Center .......................................................................18
4.1 Activating Your Product Online ................................................................................................... 18
4.1.1 Start Service Center ................................................................................................... 18
4.1.2 Log In Into Your User Account .................................................................................... 19
4.1.3 Activate the Product .................................................................................................. 20
4.1.4 Finish the Online Activation ....................................................................................... 21
4.2 Updating Your Product ............................................................................................................... 22
4.2.1 Select Updates .......................................................................................................... 22
4.2.2 Download the Updates ............................................................................................... 23
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4.2.3 Open Your Download Folder ....................................................................................... 24
4.2.4 Install the Updates .................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Activating Your Product Offline .................................................................................................. 25
4.3.1 Start the Offline Activation ........................................................................................ 25
4.3.2 Create the Activation Request File ............................................................................. 26
4.3.3 Enter the Serial Number ............................................................................................ 27
4.3.4 Transfer the Activation Request File .......................................................................... 28
4.3.5 Open the Activation Return File ................................................................................. 29
4.3.6 Finish the Offline Activation ...................................................................................... 30
4.4 Further Information .................................................................................................................... 31
5 Connecting the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware ........................................................32
5.1 Connecting the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 on Mac OS X ................................................................... 32
5.2 Connecting the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 on Windows .................................................................... 34
5.3 Ready to KONTROL ...................................................................................................................... 37
5.4 Final Preparations ..................................................................................................................... 37
5.5 Starting the TRAKTOR Software on Your Computer ..................................................................... 38
6 Overview of TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Setups ..................................................................39
7 What's Next? .............................................................................................................43
8 Troubleshooting & FAQ ..............................................................................................44
8.1 Installation Folder Not Found by an Update Installer .................................................................. 44
8.2 More Troubleshooting Resources ................................................................................................ 44
9 Support .....................................................................................................................45
9.1 Knowledge Base / Online Support / Readme ............................................................................... 45
9.2 Forum ......................................................................................................................................... 46
9.3 Updates ...................................................................................................................................... 46
10 Product Returns ........................................................................................................47
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1 Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
Thank you for purchasing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1. On behalf of the entire Native Instru-
ments team, we hope you are truly inspired by this product.
This Setup Guide covers the following topics:
▪How to install the TRAKTOR PRO software on your computer.
▪How to activate your TRAKTOR PRO version using the Service Center application.
▪How to update your version of TRAKTOR PRO if you are an existing user.
▪How to connect the device and get your TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 system up and running.
▪How to proceed once your TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 system is up and running.
▪How to solve common problems, and where to find further product support.
1.1 What is Included in the Box?
The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 box contains the following:
▪The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller.
▪A USB cable.
▪A registration flyer with your TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 hardware serial number, and link to
the hardware registration page (where you can register your hardware), and a discount
voucher information.
▪A safety instructions flyer.
1.2 Document Conventions
This document uses particular formatting to point out special facts and to warn you of poten-
tial issues. The icons introducing the following notes let you see what kind of information can
be expected:
Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
What is Included in the Box?
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Whenever this exclamation mark icon appears, you should read the corresponding note careful-
ly and follow the instructions and hints given there if applicable.
This light bulb icon indicates that a note contains useful extra information. This informa-
tion may often help you to solve a task more efficiently, but does not necessarily apply to
the setup or operating systems you are using; however, it's always worth a look.
Furthermore, the following formatting is used:
▪Text appearing in (drop-down) menus (such as Open…, Save as…) and paths to locations
on your hard drive or other storage devices is printed in italics.
▪Text referring to elements appearing on the screen (labels of buttons, controls, text next
to checkboxes, etc.) is printed in light blue. Whenever you see this formatting applied,
you will find the same text appearing on your computer screen.
▪Text referring to elements printed on hardware is formatted orange. Whenever you see this
formatting applied, you will find the same text appearing on the hardware.
▪Important names and concepts are printed in bold.
►Single instructions are introduced by this play button type arrow.
→Results of actions are introduced by this smaller arrow.
Throughout this document TRAKTOR PRO will often be referred to simply as TRAKTOR,
whereas the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 will be referred to as the X1.
Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
Document Conventions
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2 Setup Guide Overview
This Setup Guide assumes that you are either:
▪New to TRAKTOR, therefore this document will help you to install the TRAKTOR software,
and configure the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 with your computer.
▪Already an experienced TRAKTOR user, therefore with TRAKTOR already installed, you
will simply need to ensure that you update to the latest software version. You can skip to
↑4.2, Updating Your Product. It is also suggested that you read the subsequent chapters
to understand how to configure the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 device with your computer,
whilst acknowledging potential Setup options, and further information available to you.
The following sections of this document will provide a quick overview of the various steps re-
quired to get your TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 system up and running: installation, activation, up-
dates, and configuration, all of which will be described in greater detail in further chapters.
▪Software installation: Download the TRAKTOR PRO software from the Native Instruments
website. Refer to the ↑3, Software Installation section for further information.
▪Activation: Activate your TRAKTOR software using the Service Center application. Online
and Offline activation methods are available. For more information about the activation
procedure, please refer to the TRAKTOR 2 Reference Manual. Regardless of the TRAK-
TOR software activation process, you can independently use the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
as a MIDI Controller. Refer to ↑4, Product Activation with Service Center.
▪Update: Download the latest software updates using the Service Center application. Then
browse to the download folder and install all downloaded updates. Refer to ↑4.2, Updat-
ing Your Product
▪Hardware installation: Attach the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller to your computer, as
explained later in this document. Refer to ↑5, Connecting the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
Hardware
▪Suggestions for further reading, as well as tips for troubleshooting and FAQs, can be
found in the subsequent chapters of this guide.
Setup Guide Overview
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3 Software Installation
3.1 Read Before Installing
Here are some points to be aware of:
Make sure you have registered your TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 device. Follow the instructions on the
registration page:
www.native-instruments.com/go-tkx1
▪If you have already registered your device but need to download the installer again, you
can find the relevant downloads in the “My Account” section of the NI website:
http://www.native-instruments.com/en/login/?redirect=en/my-account/my-products-serials/
▪Make sure you have downloaded the TRAKTOR PRO software to your computer. Please care-
fully review the installer screens and the suggested installation paths in order to avoid that
any unwanted folders are created on your hard disk.
▪Moving any folders related to Native Instruments software after installation is not recom-
mended. Future software updates rely on the directory locations set during initial installa-
tion.
3.2 TRAKTOR Installation on Mac OS X
At the end of the installation process, you will need to restart your computer. Please save your
work and close all applications before proceeding.
3.2.1 Locate and Start the Installation Program
1. Locate and unpack the downloaded installer package file on your computer.
2. Double-click the Traktor 2 Installer.mpkg file to start the installation procedure.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Software Installation
Read Before Installing
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3.2.2 Select the Components to Install
After you have accepted the software license agreement, the installer window displays the
components available for installation. This installer screen also contains information about how
much disk space the individual components will use.
The components selection screen of the installation program.
Basic Installation: This installs the TRAKTOR software along with its documentation. This com-
ponent cannot be deselected. It also installs the Service Center application (required for acti-
vation of your product) and the Controller Editor application, which allows you to configure the
controllerʼs MIDI assignments for using the controller with other applications than TRAKTOR.
Audio 8/4/2 DJ Drivers: This installs drivers for the AUDIO 8 DJ, AUDIO 4 DJ and AUDIO 2 DJ
audio interfaces by Native Instruments. If you do not intend to use any of these audio interfa-
ces, you can deactivate the checkboxes.
Traktor Kontrol S4: This installs the driver for the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 controller. If you do
not intend to use a TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 controller on your computer, you can deactivate
the checkbox.
Software Installation
TRAKTOR Installation on Mac OS X
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Traktor Kontrol S2: This installs the driver for your TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 controller. If you do
not intend to use a TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 controller on your computer, you can deactivate
the checkbox.
Traktor Audio 2/6/10 Drivers: This installs the drivers for the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2, TRAKTOR
AUDIO 6 and TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 audio interfaces by Native Instruments. If you do not in-
tend to use any of these audio interfaces, you can deactivate the checkboxes.
Traktor Kontrol X1: This installs the driver for the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller. If you do
not intend to use a TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller on your computer, you can deactivate
the checkbox.
Background Components
These components are not displayed in the installer window, but are installed depending on
your system configuration:
Controller Editor: The Controller Editor application allows you to configure your controller for
use as a MIDI controller with applications other than the TRAKTOR software. This component
will automatically be installed unless a newer version of Controller Editor already exists on your
computer.
Service Center: The Service Center application is required for activation of the TRAKTOR soft-
ware. It will be installed independent of the selected drivers (unless a newer version of Service
Center already exists on your computer).
It is strongly recommended to install the TRAKTOR software to the default location. If you still
need to change the install location, click on the folder icon in the Location column and select
the desired folder.
►After you have customized the installation as required, click Continue and then follow the
on-screen instructions.
3.2.3 Enter Your Password
Before installing the selected components, the installer will prompt you to enter your Mac OS X
password. This is a standard behavior on Mac OS X that makes sure you are aware of the
changes the installer is about to make.
The Mac OS X user account you are using needs to have Administrator privileges.
Software Installation
TRAKTOR Installation on Mac OS X
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The Mac OS X password prompt.
►To proceed, enter your password and click OK.
→The selected components will be installed.
3.2.4 Complete the Installation
After the components have been installed, you need to restart your computer.
The final screen of the installation program.
Software Installation
TRAKTOR Installation on Mac OS X
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►On the last screen of the installation program, click Restart to restart your computer and
complete the software installation.
→Your computer will immediately restart.
►After your computer has restarted, continue reading in chapter ↑4, Product Activation
with Service Center of this Setup Guide for information about product activation.
3.3 TRAKTOR Installation on Windows
This section describes the process of installing the TRAKTOR software on Windows.
It may be necessary to disable your anti-virus software during installation, please refer to the
software's own documentation for further information.
3.3.1 Locate and Start the Installation Program
1. Locate and unpack the downloaded installer package file on your computer.
2. Double-click the Traktor 2 Setup.exe file to start the installation procedure.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3.3.2 Confirm the Features to Install
After you have accepted the software license agreement, the installer window displays the fea-
tures available for installation.
Software Installation
TRAKTOR Installation on Windows
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The components selection screen of the installation program.
Basic Installation: This installs the TRAKTOR software along with its documentation. This com-
ponent cannot be deselected.
Background Components
These components are not displayed in the installer window, but are installed depending on
your system configuration:
Controller Editor: The Controller Editor application allows you to configure your controller for
use as a MIDI controller with applications other than the TRAKTOR software. This component
will automatically be installed unless a newer version of Controller Editor already exists on your
computer.
Service Center: The Service Center application is required for activation of the TRAKTOR soft-
ware. It will be installed independent of the selected drivers (unless a newer version of Service
Center already exists on your computer).
►Click Continue and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Software Installation
TRAKTOR Installation on Windows
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3.3.3 Confirm the Application Installation Path
The software installation path screen of the installation program.
It is strongly recommended to install the TRAKTOR software to the default location. If you still
need to change the install location, click Change to open a Folder Selection dialog and select
the desired destination folder.
You will be asked to select and confirm an installation path for the TRAKTOR software.
►Click Next to proceed.
Software Installation
TRAKTOR Installation on Windows
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3.3.4 Select Your Hardware Drivers
The Hardware Drivers screen of the installation program
After defining/confirming the program's installation path, you will be presented with a driver
selection screen. It is recommended to select all drivers from the driver selection screen unless
you have a specific reason to deselect a driver (such as if the driver is already installed on your
computer, or you are very sure you will never use the device with TRAKTOR).
►Click Next to proceed.
3.3.5 Complete the Software Installation
Once you have selected the driver and confirmed your selection, you will be forwarded to the
last screen of the installation program.
Software Installation
TRAKTOR Installation on Windows
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The final screen of the installation program.
►On the last screen of the installation program, click Finish to complete the installation
and exit the installation program.
Continue reading ↑4, Product Activation with Service Center for further information about
product activation.
Software Installation
TRAKTOR Installation on Windows
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4 Product Activation with Service Center
This section uses a placeholder name ("NI Product") on all screenshots. The relevant section
on your screen will display the name of the Native Instruments product you are activating.
4.1 Activating Your Product Online
Skip to ↑4.3, Activating Your Product Offline if your computer is not connected to the Internet.
4.1.1 Start Service Center
1. Locate the Service Center application on your hard disk. During installation, a folder la-
beled Native Instruments was created in the Applications (Mac OS X) / Program Files (Win-
dows) folder. Within this folder, a subfolder labeled Service Center holds the correspond-
ing application.
2. Double-click the Service Center application to start the activation procedure.
It is necessary to activate your Native Instruments product in order to use its full functionality.
Product Activation with Service Center
Activating Your Product Online
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4.1.2 Log In Into Your User Account
The log-in screen of Service Center.
►Log in with your e-mail address and Native Instruments password.
►If you do not have a Native Instruments account yet, click on Create new User Account.
Fill in the address form. The password will be sent to you via e-mail.
Product Activation with Service Center
Activating Your Product Online
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4.1.3 Activate the Product
The product activation screen of Service Center.
1. Enter the software serial number in the number field. The software serial number is locat-
ed on the registration flyer, which you can find in your TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 product
box.
2. Click Activate to proceed.
Product Activation with Service Center
Activating Your Product Online
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