How To Set Up Mixdeck With Traktor Pro 2

How you can setup Traktor DJ Software Native Instruments (NI) to work with your online radio station from a Mac or Windows computer.

Native Instruments is the leading innovator in the music industry for hardware and software with the likes of the well regarded Traktor DJ. Designed for DJs and broadcasters like Pete Tong and Richie Hawtin, it's an ideal solution if you're mixing shows or managing your station's media live. Here's how you can setup Traktor and broadcast your shows to your online radio station.

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  2. Nov 21, 2018  Hey, I just bought an old mixtrack pro and I'm now trying to set it up with my traktor pro 3 sowftware. The audio works fine but the software just doesn't respond to the buttons. They light up and everything and I had the buttons tested with midi-ox. All looks fine. I tried different mappings, too.
  3. Setting Up the MIXTRACK PRO in Traktor Contents 1. Install the latest version of Traktor 2. Configure the Controller Settings 3. Download and Install ASIO4All (Windows Only) 4. Configure the Audio Device Settings Install the latest version of Traktor Before you begin, make sure you have the latest version of Traktor installed.

Traktor wont launch a set up wizard. But the mixdeck is set up under controller manager. Only options you get at start up is import and export. When i used LE i had the set up wizard and know exactly what your speaking of.

What is Traktor?

Traktor is a powerful piece of broadcasting software designed for professional DJ’s from around the world. It can be used on both Mac and Windows, but we'll use a Mac to show you how to get setup.

Traktor Features

Hardware Integration

One of the neat things about Traktor software is that it works nicely with Traktor hardware for a seamless 'plug and play' type of experience.

If you're a pragmatist that likes the hands on approach then setup Traktor software and hardware for full control over your mixes and shows. The software has controllers that link up to mixing desks and other DJ systems for an easy to use approach.

Multiple Decks

Traktor Pro 2, the current model, is the industry leading DJ software that puts ease of use first, which really shows with it's simple approach to managing multiple tracks at once with up to 4 DJ decks.

Load up tracks in your decks, sync to your master track, and adjust each deck to manipulate your mix's output quality the way you want it.

Setup Traktor

What You Need

Download Tracktor here.

Traktor isn’t free software, however they have a free trial available which we'll show you how to setup and use to broadcast live to Radio.co.

Setup Guide

Download & Install Traktor

To get Traktor up and running, all you need to do is download the software from their website here, then follow the instructions they provide to get it setup.

Download & Install BUTT

As Traktor doesn't have an encoder you will need to download broadcasting software to do the job. BUTT is a fantastic piece of free software that's available on Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.

Download BUTT here - Run through the installation to set it up or follow this guide.

Download & Install Software for Mac or Windows

As Traktor doesn't have an encoder to broadcast live you will need to download and setup additional software to capture your computer's audio as mentioned below for either your Mac or Windows system.

  • Windows: How to enable and setup stereo Stereo Mix on your Windows based computer.
  • Mac: How to setup both Soundflower & LineIn needed for your Mac computer.

Enter Your Radio Station's Details

Once you have BUTT up and running, enter your station’s details found within your Radio.co dashboard - This is your host, port, and password.

  • Type: SHOUTcast
  • Address: E.g. silver.radio.co
  • Port: E.g. 1172
  • Password: E.g. 1a2b3c4d5e6f
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Schedule Live Events

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Note: Schedule a live event before you broadcast by setting an event within your station's calendar by following this guide.

Connect & Broadcast

When you’re ready to connect play audio in Traktor and hit the play button in BUTT, you should see a successful connection established.

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You're now up and broadcasting with Traktor to your radio station!

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