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- Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Native Instruments GmbH. The software described by this docu- ment is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this...
- Page 3 D-10997 Berlin Germany www.native-instruments.de Native Instruments North America, Inc. 6725 Sunset Boulevard 5th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90028 www.native-instruments.com Japan Native Instruments KK YO Building 3F Jingumae 6-7-15, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 Japan www.native-instruments.co.jp © Native Instruments GmbH, 2013. All rights reserved.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Filter Mode ......................... 13 3.1.5 Triggering Deck Playback or Pause in TRAKTOR ............14 3.1.6 Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 as a MIDI Controller ..........14 3.1.7 Using Additional Controllers ..................14 Using the Z1 with TRAKTOR DJ ................... 15 Key Z1 Functions Using TRAKTOR DJ ................... - Page 5 Table of Contents 4.1.6 FX Mode ........................18 4.1.7 Triggering Deck Playback or Pause in TRAKTOR DJ ............ 19 TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 Hardware Reference ..............20 Introduction ..........................20 Rear Panel ..........................20 5.2.1 DC Power ........................21 5.2.2 USB Connection ......................21 5.2.3...
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Page 6: Welcome To The Traktor Kontrol Z1
DJ requirements. The purpose of this TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 manual is to achieve the following: ▪ Provide you with the required information to get your TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 up and run- ning with TRAKTOR. -
Page 7: Naming Convention
Results of actions are introduced by this smaller arrow. → 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."... -
Page 8: The Traktor Manual
Welcome to the TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1! The TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 Documentation at a Glance 1.3.3 The TRAKTOR Manual For in-depth information on all features provided by the TRAKTOR software, please refer to the TRAKTOR Manual. You can access the TRAKTOR Manual via the Open Manual… entry from Help menu in the TRAKTOR software. -
Page 9: System And Power Requirements
For the minimum system requirements your computer needs to meet, see the TRAKTOR speci- fications section of the Native Instruments website: http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/traktor/dj-software/traktor-pro-2/specifications/. To check the compatibility with several operating systems, please have a look at: http:// www.native-instruments.com/compatibility. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 9... -
Page 10: Using The Z1 With Traktor
Although you are no doubt eager to get straight into mixing with the Z1, we recommend taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with how the Z1's key functions operate when you are us- ing TRAKTOR. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 10... -
Page 11: Deck Volume Controls And Crossfader
Auto-Gain level on the software will also write this new Auto-Gain setting to the song file. However, turning the GAIN knob on the Z1, will still alter the User-Gain level, not the Au- to-Gain level. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 11... -
Page 12: Headphone Cueing
Press both Cue buttons so that they are off. Turn the CUE MIX knob all the way to the right. If the channel faders are up you will be able to hear the main mix coming through your headphones. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 12... -
Page 13: Filter Mode
→ To activate the (ladder) FILTER, press either of the Z1's buttons so that they illumi- nate blue. To switch back to the Default Z Filter, simply repeat the above process again. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 13... -
Page 14: Triggering Deck Playback Or Pause In Traktor
MODE again will pause the corresponding Deck. 3.1.6 Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 as a MIDI Controller The Z1 also functions as an efficient MIDI controller with third-party software. Open TRAKTOR's preferences Within the TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 preferences section, check the... -
Page 15: Using The Z1 With Traktor Dj
Using the Z1 with TRAKTOR DJ The TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 is designed to work with the TRAKTOR DJ app on iOS devices. In this section we will describe the Z1's key functions when using it with the TRAKTOR DJ app. -
Page 16: Deck Volume Controls And Crossfader
Move the crossfader all the way to channel A so that you are only hearing the track on Deck A. At the same time bring the channel volume fader all the way down for channel B. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 16... -
Page 17: Filter | Fx Modes
TRAKTOR DJ. The first is standard control of the filter; the second controls the selected effect. This dual function oper- ates through the use of the MODE button. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 17... -
Page 18: Filter Mode
You'll notice that the selected effect is altered in a different way when manually adjusted this way. When no FILTER mode is required, press the button again so that it is not illumi- nated. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 18... -
Page 19: Triggering Deck Playback Or Pause In Traktor Dj
B) in the Headphone and Cue Control area, will trigger play- back of the corresponding Deck in TRAKTOR DJ. Whilst a Deck is playing, pressing MODE again will then pause the corresponding Deck. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 19... -
Page 20: Traktor Kontrol Z1 Hardware Reference
TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 Hardware Reference Introduction This chapter details the use of each element on your TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1. Like any audio hardware, it is a good idea to get familiar with the Z1 in order to make the most of it. -
Page 21: Dc Power
The USB connection will either connect the Z1 to your computer or iOS device. In the latter scenario, the provided Native Instruments iOS cable is required. If you are using the Z1 with TRAKTOR DJ on your iOS device, you will need to ensure that the DC power adaptor is connected to the mains to power the device. -
Page 22: Output Section
▪ Unbalanced RCA: The RCA output allows simple connectivity for an amplification system. 5.2.4 Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port on the rear panel. This metal-reinforced hole provides an additional security option whereby a bespoke cable and lock can be applied. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 22... -
Page 23: Front Panel
You can connect a pair of headphones to the Z1 via the 3.5mm (or 1/8-inch) stereo headphone plugs. The headphone input can be located on the front panel of the Z1. Adjust the level for the headphones via the HP VOLUME knob on the Z1's top panel. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 23... -
Page 24: Top Panel
Top Panel Top Panel The top panel of the Z1 The following section describes all of the controls and displays on the Z1's top panel—learning these functions is the key to mastering the Z1! TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 24... -
Page 25: Main Knob
Z1's channels, you will see three EQ knobs (HI, MID, and LOW). The Z1's EQ section gives you a fast and easy way to adjust for frequency imbalances. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 25... - Page 26 MID-EQ knobs, the LOW-EQ knobs also control their respective frequency bands, in this case the low band. The center position of the LOW-EQ knob also has no effect on the sound: 0bB with no boost or cut to the low-band frequencies. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 26...
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Page 27: Filter Knobs
▪ Triggering either Deck playback or pausing in TRAKTOR, and TRAKTOR DJ. Refer to sec- tions ↑3.1.5, Triggering Deck Playback or Pause in TRAKTOR, and ↑4.1.7, Triggering Deck Playback or Pause in TRAKTOR TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 27... -
Page 28: Headphone And Cue Control Area
MODE function to achieve Deck playback or pausing, refer to sections ↑3.1.5, Triggering Deck Playback or Pause in TRAKTOR, ↑4.1.7, Triggering Deck Playback or Pause in TRAKTOR DJ TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 28... -
Page 29: Volume Faders And Crossfader
The channel volume faders control only Decks A and B in TRAKTOR. It is not possible to assign decks C and B to the Z1's channel faders. Crossfader The crossfader lets you mix between channels A and B. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 29... -
Page 30: Level Meters
5.4.8 Level Meters The level meters in between the volume faders on the top panel. The Z1's level meters are located right above the crossfader. They show the individual decks' pre fader output. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 30... -
Page 31: Appendix
Appendix The Z1's Preferences in TRAKTOR The TRAKTOR preferences contain a section dedicated to the TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1. Open the TRAKTOR preferences either by clicking the cogwheel symbol in the software's upper right corner, or via File > Preferences... > TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1. -
Page 32: Restore Default
The Calibration area in the Z1 preferences. Use these controls if your Z1's controls appear to have decalibrated. Pressing one of the but- tons will recalibrate the relevant mixer controls. 6.1.3 LEDs The LEDs area in the Z1 preferences. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 32... -
Page 33: Midi Mode
Enable MIDI mode via Mode + Cues ensures that the Z1 can switch into MIDI mode via this button combination. Refer also to ↑3.1.6, Using the TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 as a MIDI Controller. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 33... -
Page 34: Index
Crossfader [29] CUE MIX knob [28] Gain CUE VOL [28] [11] adjusting GAIN knobs [25] Documentation Overview Hardware Reference TRAKTOR Manual [27] FILTER Knobs [27] MODE button Headphone Cueing [12] [16] CUE MIX TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 34... - Page 35 Restore Default TRAKTOR DJ [15] iOS Devices MAIN knob [25] Triggering Deck Playback MAIN OUT [22] [14] In TRAKTOR MIDI Controller [19] In TRAKTOR DJ Enable [14] User-Gain level [11] Power requirements System requirements TRAKTOR KONTROL Z1 - Manual - 35...
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