Invested in Traktor A-10 today and literally haven't a clue where to start with it, Theres a PDF file which came with the software download but I'm finding it a little confusing right now, all I'm looking to do is make sure I've wired it up properly, got my laptop synced up with the timecodes and then be able to hear music through my headphones.
Anybody have any useful links or youtube tutorials to share to help me out?
Would be very much appreciated!
I didn't use the tutorials myself. Got A6 a few weeks ago.
Download the software, it will ask you for the pin/serial number which is on that slip. takes about half hour.
If you have MP3's/Wavs you want to import, once the software is loaded you'll need to move all your tracks into track collection, and let them analyse. I had 600 full tracks to start with and it took around 30-40 mins.
In regards to the cables, turntables RCA's and grounds from your turntables go into channels 1 and 2 on the traktor box and wire up the grounds.
Then you need to connect the traktor box to your mixer, there should be 2 outs, and you should have been given the cables A10 that go from the Traktor box into your mixer for channels 1 and 2 for example.
Then plug in your USB from the box into your PC/MAC.
Also calibrate your decks...
I hate using tutorials so got on with it myself and its fine.
Setting up the software to be more user friendly was the longest part IMO. That's worth youtubing just to set up hotkeys for what you want (I for example have set up hotkeys in Traktor to flick between live input and track deck because I still mix a lot of vinyl) see the preferences, settings.
All the best Zack, not sure if this is helpful or not.