DJ TechTools’ Essential Traktor Articles

Traktor is one of our specialties and is a regular topic of discussion. Here are just a few of the must reads from the last year:

Lock in your beat grids perfectly every time – learn how Ean does it:

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Sync can be an incredible useful tool, even if you’re manually beatmatching:

How Does Sync Work In Traktor?

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Traktor’s Remix Decks can be used in combination with effects for powerful live remixes:

Remix Decks: A Quick and Easy Way to Remix Songs in DJ Sets

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Or you can build Remix Decks using the Loop Recorder:

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DJ Shiftee shares how he creates playable notes out of loops in this tutorial on pitch looping:

Plooping: Shiftee's Pitch Looping Technique

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Learn 4 advanced FX tricks: upgraded Beat Masher, Echo Freeze, Loop Synth, and Juggle Sample:

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Ready to drop some vocals into the mix? Make sure to prep them ahead of time:

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Adding Delay effects can create some really fun fills to break up your mix:

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Having a countdown to your next cue point is extremely useful:

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There are some pretty mysterious settings in Traktor – learn about these five lesser-known ones: