In this easy-to-understand video tutorial on how to fully unlock the potential of TRAKTOR 3 DJ Studio, you'll see extensive demonstration clips and get detailed commentary from world-renowned artists and TRAKTOR specialists. The Native Instruments TRAKTOR 3 Tutorial DVD is the complete guide to the leading DJ software, produced by DJs, for DJs.
With over 4 hours of instructional material, these insightful lessons demonstrate TRAKTOR 3's incredible features in the context of real-world DJing. Top flight DJs Chris Liebing and Kabuki appear regularly and provide demonstrations of their individual uses of the software. The DVD also features high quality live footage from a number of high profile TRAKTOR DJs.
With over eight chapters, this tutorial covers all aspects of the TRAKTOR 3 environment, aimed firmly at getting you inspired, educated, and mixing. Start by mastering the decks and mixer, then discover the secrets of using loops and effects to add dynamics to your sets. Get acquainted with TRAKTOR 3's highly flexible MIDI features, Beat Grids and advanced mixing techniques, before delving into external controllers and the world of playing live. A collection of tutorial DVD tracks is provided to ensure a fun learning process that delivers fast results.
Intro: Overview of the DVD with Setup Guide
Includes "Welcome," "Import Tracks," "Setup Audio," and "Tutorial Layout." 10 minutes.
Chapter 1-The Decks: Exploring the Decks and Creating Cue Points
Includes "Intro," "Load & Cue," "Control Modes," "Cue Points," and "Outro." 19 minutes.
Chapter 2-The Mixer: Understanding the Mixer
Includes "Overview," "Crossfader," "Channel Fader," "Gain Knob," "EQ," and "Precision Mixing." 24 minutes.
Chapter 3-Looping: Preparing Loops/Looping on the Fly
Includes "Intro," "Setting Loops," "Editing Loops," "Lock & Load," and "Outro." 15 minutes.
Chapter 4-FX: Integrating Effects & Tempo Synching
Includes "Overview," "Filter T2," "Filter 92," "Delay," "Reverb," "Flanger," "Master FX," "Outro," and "Demo." 36 minutes.
Chapter 5-Control
Includes "Hands-on Control," "Overview," "Hotkeys," "Midi Control," "Tips & Tricks," and "Outro." 28 minutes.
Chapter 6-Beatgrids: Working with Beatgrids
Includes "Intro," "Basics," "Fine Tuning," "On the Fly," and "Outro."
Chapter 7-Advanced: Advanced Mixing Techniques
Includes "Demo," "Beat Jumps," "Load Marker," "Key Lock," "4 Deck Mixing," "Master Clock," "Outro," "Playlists & MP3s," and "Beatport."
Chapter 8-Perform: Performing Live with TRAKTOR 3
Includes "Interface," "Headphones," "External Modes," "Recording," "Audio Recorder," "Native Mix," "TRAKTOR 3 Live," and "Scratch Trailer."
Extras
• Features the popular interactive interface as seen on the previous Native Instruments DVD-ROM releases.
• A bundled selection of varied mix material supports the learning process, allowing you to closely follow the techniques being demonstrated and guaranteeing an intimate understanding of how TRAKTOR 3 can enhance your individual DJ set.
• The Essential Guide to your Playlists, a comprehensive PDF guide, written specifically for this tutorial, containing all you need to know in order to organize and tag the music on your computer for optimal use with TRAKTOR 3.
