Traktor Kontrol X1 User manual

Setup Guide

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Table of Contents
1 Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 ............................................................................5
1.1 What is Included in the Box? ...................................................................................................... 5
1.2 About this Setup Guide ............................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Caution ....................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Notice ......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4.1 Disposal of the Product ............................................................................................. 6
1.4.2 Specifications Subject to Change .............................................................................. 6
1.4.3 Disclaimer ................................................................................................................. 6
2 Setup Overview .........................................................................................................7
3 Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Mac OS X ........................................8
3.1 Installing as Part of TRAKTOR .................................................................................................... 9
3.1.1 Select the Components to Install ............................................................................... 9
3.1.2 Select the Location .................................................................................................... 11
3.1.3 Complete the Software Installation ........................................................................... 12
3.2 Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Driver Only ........................................................................ 12
4 Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Windows .........................................13
4.1 Installing as Part of TRAKTOR .................................................................................................... 13
4.1.1 Confirm the Features to Install .................................................................................. 16
4.1.2 Confirm the Application Installation Path ................................................................. 16
4.1.3 Choose the Hardware Driver ...................................................................................... 18
4.1.4 Complete the Software Installation ........................................................................... 21
4.2 Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Driver Only ........................................................................ 21
4.3 Connecting the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Hardware ....................................................................... 22
4.3.1 Connecting the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 on Mac OS X .................................................. 22
4.3.2 Connecting the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 on Windows ................................................... 22
4.4 Ready to KONTROL ...................................................................................................................... 22
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1 Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
1.1 What is Included in the Box?
The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 box contains the following:
▪The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller
▪A USB cable
▪The software installation disc
▪A Sample Deck overlay
▪This Setup Guide
1.2 About this Setup Guide
This Setup Guide will help you to install and configure TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 on your
computer. If you need further information, please refer to the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
Reference Manual that will be copied to your computer’s hard disk as a PDF file during
installation.
On Windows, find the manual as a PDF file here:
▪Start > Program Files > Native Instruments > Traktor Kontrol X1 > Documentation
or
▪C:\Program Files\Native Instruments\Traktor Kontrol X1 Driver\Documentation
On Mac OS X, find the manual as a PDF file here:
▪Applications/Native Instruments/Traktor Kontrol X1 Driver/Documentation
1.3 Caution
It is important you read and understand the following instructions to make sure the TRAK-
TOR KONTROL X1 controller or any device connected will not be damaged during usage or
maintenance:
▪Do not open the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller or attempt to disassemble or
modify any internal parts. The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller does not contain
any user-serviceable parts. If the device appears to be malfunctioning, discontinue
use immediately and have the device inspected by qualified service personnel.
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What is Included in the Box?
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▪Do not expose the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller to rain, use it near water or in
damp or wet conditions.
▪Make sure no objects or liquids of any kind penetrate the unit. When cleaning the
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller, use a soft, dry cloth. Never use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-infused wiping cloths.
▪Never use or store the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller in areas subject to extreme
temperatures (e.g., direct exposure to sunlight in an enclosed vehicle or near heat-
generating equipment), or high levels of vibration.
▪Always let the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller adapt to changed room temperature
after it has been stored in a cold environment.
▪Do not place the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller in an unstable position where it
could accidentally fall.
▪Before moving the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller, remove all connected cables.
▪Do not use excessive force on buttons, knobs, switches and connectors.
▪Do not place heavy objects on top of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller.
1.4 Notice
1.4.1 Disposal of the Product
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or if you wish to dispose of it, please
observe the regulations of your area and country that relate to the disposal of electronic
products.
1.4.2 Specifications Subject to Change
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing
or digital release. However, Native Instruments reserves the right to make changes to the
specifications at any time without notice or obligation to update existing units.
1.4.3 Disclaimer
Native Instruments GmbH cannot be held responsible for damage or lost or destroyed data
caused by improper use or modification of TRAKTOR KONTROL X1.
Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
Notice
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2 Setup Overview
This section provides a quick overview of the various steps required to get your TRAKTOR
KONTROL X1 system up and running: installation, activation, updates, and configuration, all
of which will be described in greater detail in further chapters of this guide.
▪Software installation: Insert the installation disc, locate the setup file and double-click
it in order to start the installation procedure. Carefully read and follow the on-screen
instructions, accept the License Agreements, and enter the password for your com-
puter if prompted (Mac OS X only).
▪Hardware installation: Attach the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller to your computer,
as explained later in this document.
▪Activation: Activate your TRAKTOR software using the Service Center application. On-
line and Offline activation methods are available. For more information about the acti-
vation procedure, please refer to the TRAKTOR 2 Reference Manual that will be cop-
ied to your computer’s hard disk as a PDF file during installation. Regardless of the
TRAKTOR software activation process, you can independently use the TRAKTOR
KONTROL X1 as a MIDI Controller.
▪Update: Download the latest software updates using the Service Center application.
Then browse to the download folder and install all downloaded updates.
▪Suggestions for further reading, as well as tips for troubleshooting and FAQs, can be
found in the subsequent chapters of this guide.
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3 Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Mac
OS X
This chapter will guide you through the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 installation procedure.
Before starting the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 installation process, here are some points to
be aware of:
▪Please carefully review the installer screens and the suggested installation paths in
order to avoid that any unwanted folders are created on your hard disk.
▪Moving installation folders related to Native Instruments software after installation is
not recommended. Future software updates rely on the directory locations set during
initial installation.
Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 software installation includes installation of the Controller Editor,
the Service Center, the TRAKTOR PRO 2 software and the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 driver.
For more information about the Controller Editor, refer to the Controller Editor manual that
will be copied to your computer’s hard disk as a PDF file during installation.
The following sections detail the installation of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1ʼs software on
Windows and Mac OS X. There are two ways to install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 soft-
ware:
▪As part of TRAKTOR 2 (all versions) software installation
or
▪TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 stand alone software installation
Do not connect the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 hardware until the driver installation is com-
plete!
You cannot install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 on a USB 1.1 port — a USB 2.0 port is re-
quired.
Please always refer to the Readme file on the installation DVD, as it contains last minute in-
formation that may not be available in this Setup Guide.
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3.1 Installing as Part of TRAKTOR
The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 driver, the Controller Editor and the Service Center applica-
tion are installed during the TRAKTOR PRO 2 installation.
The following sections detail how to install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 driver and the
Controller Editor application as part of the TRAKTOR installation.
1. Place the installation DVD in your computer’s DVD-ROM drive. Its icon will appear in
the Mac OS X Finder.
2. Double-click the TRAKTOR DVD icon to display the content of the DVD.
3. Double-click the installer file named Traktor 2 Mac.mpkg.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3.1.1 Select the Components to Install
► After you have accepted the software license agreement, click Continue to proceed.
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→ The installer window displays the components available for installation.
It is recommended to keep all features selected unless you have a specific reason to deselect
a feature (such as if this feature is already installed on your computer).
Basic Installation: This installs the dedicated software for your TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
controller, along with its documentation. This component cannot be deselected. It also in-
cludes the installation of the Service Center (which is required for software activation) and
the Controller Editor (which allows you to configure the MIDI assignments of your TRAK-
TOR KONTROL X1 controller for use as a MIDI controller with applications other than the
included software).
Audio 2/4/8 DJ Drivers: This installs drivers for the AUDIO 2 DJ, AUDIO 4 DJ and AUDIO
8 DJ audio interfaces by Native Instruments. If you do not intend to use any of these audio
interfaces, you can deactivate the checkboxes.
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Traktor Kontrol X1: This installs the driver for the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controller. This
checkbox has to be activated in order to use your X1 properly.
Traktor Kontrol S4: This installs the driver for the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 controller. If you
do not intend to use this controller, you can deactivate this checkbox.
Traktor Audio 2/6/10: This installs drivers for the TRAKTOR AUDIO 2, TRAKTOR AUDIO 6
and TRAKTOR AUDIO 10 audio interfaces by Native Instruments. If you do not intend to
use any of these audio interfaces, you can deactivate the checkboxes.
It is strongly recommended to install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 software to the default lo-
cation. If you still need to change the install location, click on the folder icon in the Location
column and select the desired folder.
3.1.2 Select the Location
► Click Install to install the software in the default path, or browse to select a custom in-
stallation path by clicking Change Install Location…. Then click Install.
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3.1.3 Complete the Software Installation
► Once the installer is finished, you will be greeted with this screen. Click Restart to exit
the installer and restart your Mac. TRAKTOR PRO 2 and TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 software
installation is now complete.
3.2 Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Driver Only
In case you have the TRAKTOR 2 software already installed on your computer, the follow-
ing section provides information on how to install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 driver with-
out the TRAKTOR PRO 2 software. Also included in the installer is the Controller Editor
application and the Service Center.
For more information about the Controller Editor, refer to the Controller Editor manual that
will be copied to your computerʼs hard disk as a PDF file during installation.
Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Mac OS X
Installing as Part of TRAKTOR
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4 Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Windows
This chapter will guide you through the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 installation procedure.
Before starting the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 installation process, here are some points to
be aware of:
▪Please carefully review the installer screens and the suggested installation paths in
order to avoid that any unwanted folders are created on your hard disk.
▪Moving installation folders related to Native Instruments software after installation is
not recommended. Future software updates rely on the directory locations set during
initial installation.
Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 software installation includes installation of the Controller Editor,
the Service Center, the TRAKTOR PRO 2 software and the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 driver.
For more information about the Controller Editor, refer to the Controller Editor manual that
will be copied to your computer’s hard disk as a PDF file during installation.
The following sections detail the installation of the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1ʼs software on
Windows and Mac OS X. There are two ways to install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 soft-
ware:
▪As part of TRAKTOR 2 (all versions) software installation
or
▪TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 stand alone software installation
Do not connect the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 hardware until the driver installation is com-
plete!
You cannot install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 on a USB 1.1 port — a USB 2.0 port is re-
quired.
Please always refer to the Readme file on the installation DVD, as it contains last minute
information that may not be available in this Setup Guide.
4.1 Installing as Part of TRAKTOR
The TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 driver, the Controller Editor and the Service Center applica-
tion are installed during the TRAKTOR PRO 2 installation.
Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Windows
Installing as Part of TRAKTOR
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The following sections detail how to install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 driver and the
Controller Editor application as part of the TRAKTOR installation.
1. Place the installation DVD in your computerʼs DVD-ROM drive.
2. Use the Windows Explorer to browse the content of the DVD.
3. Double-click the installer file named Traktor 2 PC.exe.
4. Click Next to proceed.
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5. To continue, accept the terms of the software license agreement and click Next.
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4.1.1 Confirm the Features to Install
► Now choose the features you would like to install and click Next to proceed.
Basic Installation: This installs the dedicated software for your TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
controller, along with its documentation. This component cannot be deselected. It also in-
cludes the installation of the Service Center (which is required for software activation) and
the Controller Editor (which allows you to configure the MIDI assignments of your TRAK-
TOR KONTROL X1 controller for use as a MIDI controller with applications other than the
included software).
4.1.2 Confirm the Application Installation Path
You will be asked to select and confirm an installation path for the TRAKTOR 2 software.
It is strongly recommended to install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 software to the default lo-
cation. If you still need to change the install location, click Change… to open a Folder Selec-
tion dialog and select the desired destination folder.
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► Click Next to proceed.
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4.1.3 Choose the Hardware Driver
1. Choose here which Native Instruments audio interface drivers you would like to in-
stall. Check the appropriate checkboxes for your hardware, then click Next to proceed.
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2. If you intend to use one of the following Native Instruments audio interfaces, check
the appropriate checkboxes, then click Next to proceed.
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3. Check the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 checkbox to install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1
driver as part of the TRAKTOR installation, then click Next to proceed.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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