I really hope Stems take off. It's a great tool for DJs to play with but if the content is not recognizable to the masses, it won't go far. More labels and producers (dare I say, mainstream) needs to get on board and release content the masses know and will be able to pick up on. Make sense?
I would get this version but Traktor disabled the ability to hit a black space on the remix deck to stop playback. When they fix this I will be on board!
Thanks Phil! Ive been on the fence about picking up an F1 forever, but with the new display for Traktor im finally convinced. Question, can you load a stem track into just a regular deck, or does it have to be switched over like the remix decks?
2018. Latest update installed and Traktor is still bugging with that LED lit with no sound being played in the deck, just deck loaded (see channel B volume fader LED lit) don't know if it's a hardware issue then...
+Del DeLeon Thanks! Not sure on that exactly, here's our most recent article on the Stems update: www.digitaldjtips.com/2016/02/stems-arrive-traktor-users/
+MrFrenchdj It's not plug and play, but you can integrate (or create your own) keyboard/controller mappings :) Check out Traktor Bible or DJ TechTools for this!
Hey Phil and Digital DJ Tips Team: Thx's for the Hercules DJ Stand Hook Up and all the tips that you folks give. I am a Traktor User on the mixx with my Z2 and TWO X1 MK2's. Looking forward to seeing you all on Periscope as well !
I am an OG, DJ OG meaning I started playing music in the 80s and I still play music today. I also had the good luck of owning a club for 10 years and closed it after Covid. Now let’s get down to my issues. I’ve been traktor man since day one. I recently purchased the S4 and I’ve been using the S3 for many years since 2010. New York City DJs, all use Serato. I fight with anyone who tells me serato is superior to tractor. Now my good friend purchased the new Serato Controller that literally takes any downloaded MP3 and convert it into stems on the fly. Why can’t tractor do this? They really need to not all the songs that we’re looking for in the New York City urban environment are Stem available. Will you guys roll out an update to do this? We like to do a cappella on the fly we like bass beats on our house music but on the fly, please help me understand this.
I have the S4MK2. Instead of using the mouse to control the filter and FX sends(6:56) in the Stems can it be mapped to a third party controller such as Novation Launch Control?
HAVE a question too... i have the latest tractor equipment..scratch pro audio 10...can i do this STEM thing on and with it..?? or i need to get another tractor equipment..??
now i have the D2 ..WHATS NEXT PLS..?? bcus i was told that i need to be a producer before i can actually use the d2 ..how true is that bcus i have downloaded the stems creator aswell but i cant use it
While it's good to have production skills alongside your DJing, you don't need to be one before using it! In fact, it'll likely help you in thinking more like a producer just by messing about with it. We recommend taking a look at our D2 review here: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/traktor-kontrol-d2/ and our Stems tutorial here: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/stems-traktor-2-9-kontrol-s8-d2-f1/
I have a questionI am using TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 but it is the older model I have updated to the new 2.10 update off stems view but I have no control over the stems to turn of and on can you please help? do I need a mapping for it? if so can someone help thank you
Great video I think Native Instruments dropped the ball here, the software should have been ready to go and supported the same time they dropped the hardware. This will push the hardware sales not the other way around. I personally bought a F1 after fooling around with remix decks and realizing that dedicated hardware would work so much better. ugh I love traktor but NI drives me crazy with their business decisions.
+Digital DJ Tips . Wow!!! It's good and bad at the same time. Good cause we can do lots remix, Bad is too much music on my end to redo. Not sure if it's worth it
Great video guys, this is good help for me using stems, I'm the one who was asking you guys for help on making stems yesterday as well xD 👍🏼
+Budderedupbro Awesome, happy to help! :)
such a good explanation. thanks for teaching.
+Jose Bonetto Of course, happy to help :)
I really hope Stems take off. It's a great tool for DJs to play with but if the content is not recognizable to the masses, it won't go far. More labels and producers (dare I say, mainstream) needs to get on board and release content the masses know and will be able to pick up on. Make sense?
+EmotionRadio Exactly, spot on :)
I would get this version but Traktor disabled the ability to hit a black space on the remix deck to stop playback. When they fix this I will be on board!
Thanks Phil! Ive been on the fence about picking up an F1 forever, but with the new display for Traktor im finally convinced. Question, can you load a stem track into just a regular deck, or does it have to be switched over like the remix decks?
+Nic Martel You have to choose "Stem Deck" in order for it to work :)
2018. Latest update installed and Traktor is still bugging with that LED lit with no sound being played in the deck, just deck loaded (see channel B volume fader LED lit) don't know if it's a hardware issue then...
Great video Phil! Thank you. What kind of Laptop stand is that? It's beautiful.
This one :) www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/hercules-stands-dg400bb-dj-laptop-stand/
Thanks for the link Phil. I really value your reviews. You do a lot to keep the DJ community in the know. Thanks again!
Of course! 🙌
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!!!!!! this is ultimate awesome!!!-this is gold-far west, here I come
Hi, Great video. Question: I have an S2. Does hitting the SHIFT key and CUE/Remix Slots buttons activate the STEMS tracks?
+Del DeLeon Thanks! Not sure on that exactly, here's our most recent article on the Stems update: www.digitaldjtips.com/2016/02/stems-arrive-traktor-users/
Great video, as usual, what is the possibility for the Traktor S2 MKII?
+MrFrenchdj It's not plug and play, but you can integrate (or create your own) keyboard/controller mappings :) Check out Traktor Bible or DJ TechTools for this!
Hey Phil and Team: great video ! what is the make and brand of that laptop stand you are using to support that MBPro ?
+Ron Ardron Thanks Ron! The laptop stand is made by Hercules DJ: www.digitaldjtips.com/2014/02/review-video-hercules-stands-dg400bb-dj-laptop-stand/
Hey Phil and Digital DJ Tips Team: Thx's for the Hercules DJ Stand Hook Up and all the tips that you folks give. I am a Traktor User on the mixx with my Z2 and TWO X1 MK2's. Looking forward to seeing you all on Periscope as well !
+Ron Ardron Absolutely, see you then :)
I am an OG, DJ OG meaning I started playing music in the 80s and I still play music today. I also had the good luck of owning a club for 10 years and closed it after Covid. Now let’s get down to my issues. I’ve been traktor man since day one. I recently purchased the S4 and I’ve been using the S3 for many years since 2010. New York City DJs, all use Serato. I fight with anyone who tells me serato is superior to tractor. Now my good friend purchased the new Serato Controller that literally takes any downloaded MP3 and convert it into stems on the fly. Why can’t tractor do this? They really need to not all the songs that we’re looking for in the New York City urban environment are Stem available. Will you guys roll out an update to do this? We like to do a cappella on the fly we like bass beats on our house music but on the fly, please help me understand this.
Use nuostems and convert your music
good content
+ClectaSkiMusic Thanks :)
I load up a song & hit the stems button on my s4 mk3....nothing happens. What am I doing or not doing that it does work?
does this work if i have the first S4? I have the original S4 not the MKII
Hi Phil, what version of the Traktor Software are you using in this video? Thanks
+Sutton U18 2015-2016 Should be the latest version :)
I have the S4MK2. Instead of using the mouse to control the filter and FX sends(6:56) in the Stems can it be mapped to a third party controller such as Novation Launch Control?
Yes they can :-)
HAVE a question too... i have the latest tractor equipment..scratch pro audio 10...can i do this STEM thing on and with it..?? or i need to get another tractor equipment..??
Yes but you'll need a way to control the stem decks :) The Traktor Kontrol D2 is a good option
now i have the D2 ..WHATS NEXT PLS..?? bcus i was told that i need to be a producer before i can actually use the d2 ..how true is that bcus i have downloaded the stems creator aswell but i cant use it
While it's good to have production skills alongside your DJing, you don't need to be one before using it! In fact, it'll likely help you in thinking more like a producer just by messing about with it. We recommend taking a look at our D2 review here: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/traktor-kontrol-d2/ and our Stems tutorial here: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/stems-traktor-2-9-kontrol-s8-d2-f1/
How can I know where to find stem songs if I decide to look for a song with stems?
Beatport has a lot of Stems tracks, good place to start!
Hey buddy where might I find that incredible stems version of back to life by soulIIsoul
+Michael Mcdougall It's by Moe Turk and Fat Cat Slim, called "Back To Life": pro.beatport.com/stem/back-to-life/756
I have a questionI am using TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 but it is the older model I have updated to the new 2.10 update off stems view but I have no control over the stems to turn of and on can you please help? do I need a mapping for it? if so can someone help thank you
+philip bayne You'll likely need a mapping for it - check out DJ TechTools or Traktor Bible to start :)
how did you load them i dragged them into traktor but only get one wave file and its on stem deck/.. thanks
You're sure you're loading a Stem file and not a normal music file?
ye defo stem file i bought them as seen in link prntscr.com/jhtcmp
Is it possible to use the z2 to control stems like the kontrol s4 can?
+awkwardsquadproject No reason we can see why you couldn't map it to do so. It doesn't do this out of the box though.
do stems work with traktor kontrol s2
Yep!
Can I do these stems on the ipad?
Yep! www.digitaldjtips.com/2015/11/dj-player-pro-released-supports-stems/
Great video I think Native Instruments dropped the ball here, the software should have been ready to go and supported the same time they dropped the hardware. This will push the hardware sales not the other way around. I personally bought a F1 after fooling around with remix decks and realizing that dedicated hardware would work so much better. ugh I love traktor but NI drives me crazy with their business decisions.
+DJ Keo We agree, but they've corrected this now.
Does stems work with regular MP3 songs?
+carlos ojeda (DJ Russo77) No, you'll have to get a Stems track or if you create your own productions, use a Stem creator tool :)
+Digital DJ Tips .
Wow!!! It's good and bad at the same time. Good cause we can do lots remix, Bad is too much music on my end to redo. Not sure if it's worth it
doest the s8 allow to play normal mp3
What exactly do you mean?
MIDI mappable??
+Donovan Cabebe Yes :)
Track ID!!?
Moe Turk and Fat Cat Slim, called "Back To Life" 😀
how to download free this song with stems?