Thanks so much! I know what I'm doing now, and what to look for. Using husband's traktor at a night in his memory. Was really nervous about dealing with it as I don't know anyone else that used it/wouldn't just use cdjs instead. Brother in law is relying on me to have a vinyl solution. To be honest, he'll probably use actual records from the collection, but now I can safely give him the other option. Phew!!
Hey Paul, I am wondering if it would be possible to connect just a Macbook Pro to the Audio 6 (via USB) and have the Audio 6 output sound to a mixer, in my case the DJM 800, using RCA cables. My rational is that Traktor Pro 2 on my MBP will send digital signals to the Audio 6 and the Audio 6 will be able to relay the digital signals to a DJM 800, where it can be mixed and outputted to the sound system. Does this sound like something that would work or am I missing something here?
Hi, (1) To connect 4 turntables, I guess someone needs two A6 interfaces, connecting them on a powered USB HUB, then the output of the HUB, has to be connected in one computer with TRAKTOR PRO3 which has 4 channels and you assign them through Midi Audio SetUp? Correct or am I wrong? (2) Are you satisfied with the quality of sound, the A6 makes? Thanks for the video!
Would this exact interface work in the same way if I was using an X1 instead of the technics? Just have nothing in the input rcas of interface, just the a6 into computer, then a and b outputs to 2 channels?
Hi, I believe it should work. In the Traktor software, you are able to set whether your loaded tracks are controlled by either the turntable, or the computer/external controller.
I'm sure you can use any screw. I'm not sure what thread size it is, but it would be easy to go to your local hardware store and find the right bolt for it.
Great explanation of how to connect the leads between the mixer and the A6 amp. But what happens when you suddenly want to use a traditional phono vinyl to mix together with the 'transformed' on. Could you help with this one??
Hi Paul. Did you tried to connect Traktors S2 controller main output into main input of Audio Scratch 6 and then send the main output to the analog mixer ? Does that think improve the sound quality of sound S2 controller ?
I don't have another controller to check. From my experience I don't think the sound quality would improve if you patch everything into another anologue mixer. You're adding another element in the signal path, which can cause a drop in quality.
How do you configure Traktor so you can have one control vinyl and one scratch record (real vinyl record) and still be able to transition between songs on the left and right channel? Would i need to assign a deck C for the scratch vinyl? Would I need to share decks to the same output channel?
I've never used deck C or D before. Each deck can be assigned to play either the time code of traditional vinyl with the ability to mix seamlessly between tracks. You can do this by clicking on either the "A" or the "B" icon, which will show a dropdown menu giving you the choice of "Direct thru" for vinyl, or "Enable Deck" for time code. Hope this helps." Show less REPLY
Sorry for asking an unclear question I'll try again. In my last version of final scratch 1.1 if I wanted to mix in the standard vinyl tune with the one currently played via Time code Vinyl I had to switch on Line button to Phono option and the standard record would be heard. The old final scratch had a set of leads coming out of the final scratch and returning back again. With the A6 scratch amp the set up is different. So is there a setting on the software that enables to play ,lets say one song using the final scratch vinyl and another using standard type Vinson record with music on?? I hope it's clear this time P.s. Many thanks for getting back to me.
+Maciej Szymczak Yes there is a way to play time code on one and vinyl on the other. I've copied and pasted the below from a previous response. "!I can't find any videos online so I'll try to explain. In the Traktor interface, click on the "A" that is for deck A or "B" for deck B.. The drop down will give you a choice to select "Direct thru" for vinyl, or "Enable Deck" for time code. Hope this helps."
Good evening, I bought a Traktor Scratch Duo 2 is original, I can not upgrade to a more current version. I did the procedure in the Service Center according to some videos and the Traktor Scratch Duo version has not yet changed. The equipment I use is the following: 1 pair of MKII 1 Denon Mixer 1 Traktor Scratch Duo 2 Macbook Pro The Traktor Scratch Duo version is working normally, but I'd like to use a more current version because of the features that have been added. What guidance would you give? Thank you.
Does anything get plugged in the "main" in and outputs on the other side of the soundcard? Thank you for the video, very helpful. Planning on getting this soundcard and a allen and heath xone 43 mixer.
You will need the A6 sound card first, as this is the interface between the Traktor software and the mixer/decks. The X1is simply a controller of the software.
I've followed all these steps and it instantly red lines and I get crazy distortion as soon as the stylus goes on the vinyl, anyone else having this problem?
I get a beeping noise coming from the stylus when I try to set mine up. It's audible even when the track is playing. Any idea how to remove it? I've tried the troubleshooting help on the Traktor website it still remains. Any advice on why this is happening and how to remove it would be appreciated
The main audio will come from your mixer. The idea is that the audio file is sent from your laptop via the A6 into your mixer, the time code records tell the laptop where in the track the song is to be played. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Thanks.
Paul Hernandez thanks for your reply,the bit that confuses me is that I can see all of your rca's,from the decks and into the mixer but I can't see where the actual out put is from the computer and where you're plugging that sound source into ? if I use traktor say without decks I'd have to tell it what soundcard I'm using and then I'll go out of that sound card into the speakers ,I think I must be missing the point somehow man ? Thanks
The connection between the computer and the A6 is via a USB cable. The Traktor software sends a digital signal to the A6 and convert it to an analogue signal then send it to the mixer. I haven't tried this without using decks however you sound like you're on the right track i.e tell the computer what sound card you're using then use the outputs of the sound card to plug into your speakers.
Paul Hernandez Thank you Paul. I knew it was possible but my question wasn't clear. I 'd like to know if I have to change something on the set up when I play a regular vinyl. Thanks
***** Yes you do!I can't find any videos online so I'll try to explain. In the Traktor interface, click on the "A" that is for deck A or "B" for deck B.. The drop down will give you a choice to select "Direct thru" for vinyl, or "Enable Deck" for time code. Hope this helps.
+ikbeneensteen: You need to referred to your mixer manual. Or research your mixer on youtube, more likely you'll find an explanation on what would be the correct use for that usb port in your mixer.
Red Teddy All of the above work well and are great tools that are already in the software. I rely heavily on the cues inside Traktor. I don't use the effects much or at all really, and all my eq is done via outside of the Traktor (physical mixer).
I'm 99% sure you can power the A6 with only USB. The benefit of using a power supply is that I can play tradition records without the need to power the A6 with my laptop.
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Thanks so much! I know what I'm doing now, and what to look for.
Using husband's traktor at a night in his memory. Was really nervous about dealing with it as I don't know anyone else that used it/wouldn't just use cdjs instead. Brother in law is relying on me to have a vinyl solution. To be honest, he'll probably use actual records from the collection, but now I can safely give him the other option. Phew!!
Lovely and clear, thank you!
Very usefull going to order !
Thaks, for the video, a question, for what use the MAIN channels os controller??
Hey Paul,
I am wondering if it would be possible to connect just a Macbook Pro to the Audio 6 (via USB) and have the Audio 6 output sound to a mixer, in my case the DJM 800, using RCA cables.
My rational is that Traktor Pro 2 on my MBP will send digital signals to the Audio 6 and the Audio 6 will be able to relay the digital signals to a DJM 800, where it can be mixed and outputted to the sound system.
Does this sound like something that would work or am I missing something here?
Hi,
(1) To connect 4 turntables, I guess someone needs two A6 interfaces, connecting them on a powered USB HUB, then the output of the HUB, has to be connected in one computer with TRAKTOR PRO3 which has 4 channels and you assign them through Midi Audio SetUp? Correct or am I wrong?
(2) Are you satisfied with the quality of sound, the A6 makes?
Thanks for the video!
I have the same set up, thinks for the video.
so i am using traktor pro 3 and a ausio 8 dose anyone know why i am not geting any sound ?
how is this any diffferent than a phono pre amp?
Would this exact interface work in the same way if I was using an X1 instead of the technics?
Just have nothing in the input rcas of interface, just the a6 into computer, then a and b outputs to 2 channels?
Hi, I believe it should work. In the Traktor software, you are able to set whether your loaded tracks are controlled by either the turntable, or the computer/external controller.
I love you
Hello Paul, can I use a djm 400 mixer?
Yes, of course you can :)
still work with windows 10 ?
You will need to check the specs on the Native Instruments website :)
is there a possibilty to setup fx send to external mixer? im interested in post fader effect...
thank u!
Hey man, I recently lost my ground screw. Do you know what size thread I'd need and could I just find it at a hardware store or something?
I'm sure you can use any screw. I'm not sure what thread size it is, but it would be easy to go to your local hardware store and find the right bolt for it.
Great explanation of how to connect the leads between the mixer and the A6 amp. But what happens when you suddenly want to use a traditional phono vinyl to mix together with the 'transformed' on. Could you help with this one??
+Maciej Szymczak I'm not sure what you mean by 'transformed on'?
+Maciej Szymczak: Is not an Amp. The Audi Kontrol 6 is just a "soundcard". A powerful one too!
Hi Paul. Did you tried to connect Traktors S2 controller main output into main input of Audio Scratch 6 and then send the main output to the analog mixer ? Does that think improve the sound quality of sound S2 controller ?
buarana Unfortunately I don't have an S2 controller to attempt this.
Ok. Do you have any other midi controller to check it out if working ?
I don't have another controller to check. From my experience I don't think the sound quality would improve if you patch everything into another anologue mixer. You're adding another element in the signal path, which can cause a drop in quality.
Hi i have a cdj 1000 and a Djm600 is iT possible to hook this up?
How do you configure Traktor so you can have one control vinyl and one scratch record (real vinyl record) and still be able to transition between songs on the left and right channel? Would i need to assign a deck C for the scratch vinyl? Would I need to share decks to the same output channel?
I've never used deck C or D before. Each deck can be assigned to play either the time code of traditional vinyl with the ability to mix seamlessly between tracks. You can do this by clicking on either the "A" or the "B" icon, which will show a dropdown menu giving you the choice of "Direct thru" for vinyl, or "Enable Deck" for time code. Hope this helps."
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Sorry for asking an unclear question I'll try again. In my last version of final scratch 1.1 if I wanted to mix in the standard vinyl tune with the one currently played via Time code Vinyl I had to switch on Line button to Phono option and the standard record would be heard. The old final scratch had a set of leads coming out of the final scratch and returning back again. With the A6 scratch amp the set up is different. So is there a setting on the software that enables to play ,lets say one song using the final scratch vinyl and another using standard type Vinson record with music on?? I hope it's clear this time
P.s. Many thanks for getting back to me.
+Maciej Szymczak
Yes there is a way to play time code on one and vinyl on the other. I've copied and pasted the below from a previous response. "!I can't find any videos online so I'll try to explain. In the Traktor interface, click on the "A" that is for deck A or "B" for deck B.. The drop down will give you a choice to select "Direct thru" for vinyl, or "Enable Deck" for time code. Hope this helps."
Thank you ive tested the option over the last weekend. Worked great Thanks !!!
Good evening, I bought a Traktor Scratch Duo 2 is original, I can not upgrade to a more current version.
I did the procedure in the Service Center according to some videos and the Traktor Scratch Duo version has not yet changed.
The equipment I use is the following:
1 pair of MKII
1 Denon Mixer
1 Traktor Scratch Duo 2
Macbook Pro
The Traktor Scratch Duo version is working normally, but I'd like to use a more current version because of the features that have been added.
What guidance would you give?
Thank you.
I'm unsure sorry. I haven't used my decks/traktor for many many years.
Does anything get plugged in the "main" in and outputs on the other side of the soundcard?
Thank you for the video, very helpful. Planning on getting this soundcard and a allen and heath xone 43 mixer.
You plug another input into the in, then via the software, set what you want to come out of the out. Thanks.
@@paulhernandez101 what's the name of the souncard?
@@powerolds Traktor A6. www.native-instruments.com/en/products/traktor/digital-vinyl/traktor-scratch-audio-6/
@@powerolds www.native-instruments.com/en/products/traktor/digital-vinyl/traktor-scratch-audio-6/
Paul, do I need this hardware if I buy the x1 traktor controller?, thx for your response!. Only have 2 turntables & mixer & macbook, thats all.
You will need the A6 sound card first, as this is the interface between the Traktor software and the mixer/decks. The X1is simply a controller of the software.
What USB/Buffer settings are you using? I'm getting mine set up now and was curious what other people used.
My latency is set to 256.
Thanks, my CV come tomorrow so I'll be trying it out.
I have a question...
Can i connect 2cdjs 1000, djm 800, traktor controll x1 and macbook pro to traktor a6 audio interface?
Thank you
Yes, I have an X1 controller in this video. I don't have cdj's though I suspect there is a time code cd to suit.
I've followed all these steps and it instantly red lines and I get crazy distortion as soon as the stylus goes on the vinyl, anyone else having this problem?
are u using line
Does it goes from the mixer to the speakers, amp or pc?
Yes
Do u know if i can use this set up with a xone K2? Should i have to buy any extra gear? Thank you
+Sasha Brostrom Just to be clear. I mean the K2 ALONE, no main mixer.
I'm not sure.
la tarjeta de audio a6 tambien sirven para los cdj850 de pioneer??? es urgente muchas gracias
+pedretepedrete1: YES, is all connected by RCA plugs just like he showed in the video.
I get a beeping noise coming from the stylus when I try to set mine up. It's audible even when the track is playing. Any idea how to remove it? I've tried the troubleshooting help on the Traktor website it still remains. Any advice on why this is happening and how to remove it would be appreciated
Is the beeping noise constant or intermittent? Is the beeping there when the needle is on the record but when the record is not moving?
@@paulhernandez101 it is constant but I've bought some new stylus and reduced the weight and its a bit better
@@expertmongin Good to hear. I'm still unsure what is causing it though if you're ok with the reduction of noise, then all good!
Hi,If you don't use the main out's on the skratch a6 where is the sound from traktor pro and the computer coming from ? Cheers
The main audio will come from your mixer. The idea is that the audio file is sent from your laptop via the A6 into your mixer, the time code records tell the laptop where in the track the song is to be played. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Thanks.
Paul Hernandez thanks for your reply,the bit that confuses me is that I can see all of your rca's,from the decks and into the mixer but I can't see where the actual out put is from the computer and where you're plugging that sound source into ? if I use traktor say without decks I'd have to tell it what soundcard I'm using and then I'll go out of that sound card into the speakers ,I think I must be missing the point somehow man ? Thanks
The connection between the computer and the A6 is via a USB cable. The Traktor software sends a digital signal to the A6 and convert it to an analogue signal then send it to the mixer. I haven't tried this without using decks however you sound like you're on the right track i.e tell the computer what sound card you're using then use the outputs of the sound card to plug into your speakers.
Paul Hernandez I understand now :) thanks man !
Hi! Is this set-up working with regular vynils too?
***** Yes, Traktor allows you to play regular vinyl too. Best of both worlds!
Paul Hernandez
Thank you Paul. I knew it was possible but my question wasn't clear. I 'd like to know if I have to change something on the set up when I play a regular vinyl. Thanks
***** Yes you do!I can't find any videos online so I'll try to explain. In the Traktor interface, click on the "A" that is for deck A or "B" for deck B.. The drop down will give you a choice to select "Direct thru" for vinyl, or "Enable Deck" for time code. Hope this helps.
Paul Hernandez
Thank you again Paul. That's what i needed to know! Cheers ;)
Do you need to buy a audio interface if you have a usb imput build in into your mixer?
+ikbeneensteen Unfortunately I don't know the answer to that.
+ikbeneensteen: You need to referred to your mixer manual. Or research your mixer on youtube, more likely you'll find an explanation on what would be the correct use for that usb port in your mixer.
Jammin Dave Thank you :D
I'm not sure.
Whats the track is running in the end?
Cyrexxx 'Get Lovely (feat Greg Blackman) by Featurecast. Cheers.
Do you need a midi mixer for the software
Hi, I've never tried a mdid mixer. I have a standard 2 channel mixer. Thanks
Paul Hernandez and how about the EQ , the Efects and the Cues.. Does they work well at Traktor?
Coz i am going to buy a Reloop RMX 40 DSP
Red Teddy All of the above work well and are great tools that are already in the software. I rely heavily on the cues inside Traktor. I don't use the effects much or at all really, and all my eq is done via outside of the Traktor (physical mixer).
Can i power the a6 with just usb?
I'm 99% sure you can power the A6 with only USB. The benefit of using a power supply is that I can play tradition records without the need to power the A6 with my laptop.
Yeah it works, I don't even have a DC adapter for mine.
pi deck!!!
The phono sockets on the a6 suck ass. 1210mk2 Deck phonos dont fit properly which was what its was designed for
thank you but pls its "d e c k"