Setting up Traktor MX2
Learn how to set up your Traktor MX2 to start mixing your music.
This section describes how to set up the Traktor MX2. When all devices are connected your setup will look as depicted in this illustration:
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Connecting the power supply
To connect the power supply to the Traktor MX2:
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Connect the device end of the power supply cable to the PSU socket on the rear panel of your Traktor MX2.
Connect the power supply unit to a power outlet.
Connecting to the computer
To connect the Traktor MX2 to your computer:
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Connect the device end of the included USB cable to the USB socket on the rear panel of yourTraktor MX2.
Connect the computer end of the USB cable to an available USB-C port on your computer.
Connecting an amplification system
To connect your power amplifier system to the Traktor MX2:
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Connect the L/R RCA plugs or the OUT ⅛" (3.5 mm) plug on the rear panel of the Traktor MX2 to the inputs of your amplification system using the appropriate cables (not included).
You can adjust the volume level of the mix sent to your amplification system using the MAIN knob in the output section of the Mixer.
Connecting headphones
To connect headphones to the Traktor MX2:
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Connect your headphones to either plug on the front panel of the Traktor MX2 using a ¼" (6.35 mm) or ⅛" (3.5 mm) connector.
You can adjust the headphones volume level using the VOL knob in the output section of the Mixer.
Connecting a microphone
To connect a microphone to the Traktor MX2, do the following on the rear panel of the Traktor MX2:
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Turn the MIC VOL knob fully down (full left).
Connect your microphone to the MIC plug using a ¼" (6.35 mm) connector.
Progressively raise the MIC VOL knob to adjust the microphone input level.
Caution
Once your microphone is correctly set up, it is best to leave the MIC VOL knob untouched during your performance in order to avoid unwanted feedback loops that could damage the ears of your audience, and yours. Instead, you can mute or unmute the microphone at any time during your performance using the MIC button in the output section of the Mixer.
Setting up Traktor for the Traktor MX2
After successfully connecting the Traktor MX2 system, you need to complete these final steps before you can start using your Traktor MX2.
Switching on your devices and starting Traktor
You can now switch on your devices. We recommended that you follow the order in the instructions below:
In the top center of your Traktor MX2, turn the MAIN knob and the headphones VOL knob fully down (full left).
Switch on your computer.
Switch on your Traktor MX2.
Switch on your amplification system.
Start Traktor on your computer, for example by double-clicking the Traktor application icon on your desktop.
Importing data from your previous Traktor version
When you start Traktor for the first time, Traktor checks if a previous version of Traktor is installed on your system. In this case, Traktor asks if you want to import your previous data from the existing user content into a new folder in your user folder. Your previous data will not be changed if you import it to the new default folder.
If you want to import data from your previous Traktor installation:
Click Yes to confirm.
The data is imported.
Importing music into the Track Collection
You can import your music into Traktor’s Track Collection in several ways. You can drag and drop your music files from your computer into the Track Collection, you can use the context menu in the Browser tree to import the music from your local music folders, and you can use the context menu to import Remix Sets.
To import your music files into your Track Collection using drag and drop:
Drag the music files from the location on your computer and drop them in the Track Collection folder in Traktor’s Browser tree.
Traktor now analyzes the music files and imports the metadata into the Track Collection.
To import your music from your local music folders into the Track Collection:
Right-click the Track Collection root folder in the folder tree to open the context menu.
Select Import Music Folders.
Traktor now analyzes the music files in the local music folders and imports the metadata into the Track Collection.
The local music folders can be added to the File Management page of the Preferences.
You can find more details on these Track Collection workflows in the Traktor Pro manual.