Traktor Pro 2: Scratching with the Gater

July 17, 2012

Traktor Pro 2’s gater effect mutes the audio at adjustable rates. Watch this video to learn how you can create a pseudo-scratching sound when you substitute the audio with noise and adjust the rate of the gate.

How to Use EQs in Your DJ Mixes

July 16, 2012

Want to improve your DJ mixes? EQs can help. EQs – or equalizers – adjust the loudness of sound in a range of frequencies. This video is an introduction to how you can use EQs in your DJ mixes to create more seamless transitions between your tracks.

Native Instruments Kontrol X1 Review

July 13, 2012

The Native Instruments Kontrol X1 is a controller built for use with Traktor Pro 2. It comes pre-mapped with the most important software controls so you can start mixing as soon as you plug it in. I personally use 2 X1s to control 4 decks and effects in Traktor Pro 2. Watch this video to learn more about the Native Instruments Kontrol X1.

How to Use Filters in Your DJ Mixes

July 10, 2012

Learn how to take your DJ mixes to the next level with filters. This video starts with an explanation of the controls that you would find on a typical audio filter. Afterwords, I introduce the Filter effect in Traktor Pro 2 and demonstrate how you can use filters to create more interesting transitions in your DJ mixes.

Loopmasters DJ Mixtools: Complextro Sample Pack Preview

July 9, 2012

Complextro is the latest sample pack in the DJ Mixtools series that bundles sounds and loops designed to enhance your DJ mixes. This sample pack contains pre-warped elements from 4 tracks, but you can of course use the wav files in any other audio application.

Traktor Pro 2: How to Set Up Headphone Cueing

July 5, 2012

Traktor Pro 2 has all the standard features that you would find on a standard DJ mixer built into the software mixer. Before you can use the headphone cue options, you need to correctly set up your soundcard with the proper mixing mode. Watch this video to learn how to set up Traktor Pro 2 with your multi-channel soundcard so that you can cue tracks in your headphones.