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Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not repre- sent a commitment on the part of Native Instruments GmbH. The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted or record- ed, for any purpose, without prior written permission by Native Instruments GmbH, herein- after referred to as Native Instruments.
Specifications Subject to Change ................6 1.4.3 Disclaimer ......................... 6 Setup Overview ......................7 Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Mac OS X ........8 Installing as Part of TRAKTOR ....................9 3.1.1 Select the Components to Install ................9 3.1.2...
▪ This Setup Guide 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.
Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Notice ▪ 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.
Setup Overview 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.
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.
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.
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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).
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.
► 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. Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Driver Only...
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.
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Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Windows Installing as Part of TRAKTOR The following sections detail how to install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 driver and the Controller Editor application as part of the TRAKTOR installation. Place the installation DVD in your computerʼs DVD-ROM drive.
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Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Windows Installing as Part of TRAKTOR To continue, accept the terms of the software license agreement and click Next. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Setup Guide - 15...
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).
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Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Windows Installing as Part of TRAKTOR ► Click Next to proceed. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Setup Guide - 17...
Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Windows Installing as Part of TRAKTOR 4.1.3 Choose the Hardware Driver 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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Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Windows Installing as Part of TRAKTOR If you intend to use one of the following Native Instruments audio interfaces, check the appropriate checkboxes, then click Next to proceed. TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - Setup Guide - 19...
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Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Windows Installing as Part of TRAKTOR Check the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 checkbox to install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 driver as part of the TRAKTOR installation, then click Next to proceed. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Guide that will be copied to your computerʼs hard disk as a PDF file during installation. 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.
KONTROL X1 is connected to a USB 2.0 (or later) port on your computer, no further steps are necessary. You cannot install the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 on a USB 1.1 port — a USB 2.0 port is re- quired. USB hubs may also be used, however Native Instruments cannot guarantee compatibility with all USB hubs currently available on the market.
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Installing the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Software on Windows Ready to KONTROL ‘Plug and play’ functionality is available only for TRAKTOR version 1.2.3 and later. Sample Deck control is available only for TRAKTOR version 2.0.3 and later. For more information, please refer to the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Reference Manual.
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