Great video and was able to follow all the way through except my 4/4 sound card - vci 100 mkii - allows for Traktor master to be heard but not the Ableton. I can hear the Ableton loop in the headphones of the mixer. I'd like to go internal in Traktor since it allows for full control of the fader volume but i don't require it. Hope it makes sense.
Wait so why would someone during a live performance want to play their loops and instruments in ableton live? What's the benefit in using both the programs live? Isn't traktor great for all that? Does it allow you to do more with your tracks? Please explain! Also if someone's set up is traktor and a traktor s4, how would it benefit to also incorporate ableton live with that setup for a live performance?
@ironchefman36 It would benefit because you can play all of your VST's and Loops in Sync with whatever tracks your playing in Traktor. Be on the lookout for upcoming announcements from Traktor though on Traktor's twitter. *hint hint*
@schijfgram depends on what hardware you want to use, but some things like the novation launchpad and akai mpk have multiple user modes that can be switched easily, and mapped to whatever you want.
@parkerLwebb I have the apc 40 and I am trying to get it where i push a button and it flips from controlling traktor to controlling ableton. The only way i can think of doing this is mapping a button to turning off the in ports and out ports in traktor and turning on the midi ports in ableton unfortinaly i don't think i can map the midi in/ out ports on traktor
@schijfgram Yes, in fact the Traktor Kontrol X1 was made to switch back and forth. If you go into MIDI mode on the X1 it can control Ableton or any other program that takes MIDI, and you can go back and forth between User Mode (Traktor) and MIDI Mode (Ableton). The same goes for the S4 and lots of other controllers as well.
ok, so that means your volume knob and crossfader disappears? how do you control the mix?, and for those who do not have NI Audio 6 - 9 10 external soundcard and are only using either the built in soundcard or like me the novation twitch mixer built in soundcard, Ive downloaded soundflower and jackpilot, and still does not work, can someone help?
i've got a problem, every time i start everything up it works fine in sync. but after a while my ableton bpm is going down to somewhere around 50 bpm.. does anyone know how to fix this? thanks in advance!
this tutorial is ok for the midi part, but not good for the audio routing whith the S4 interface... the audio routing dont work corectly ... help please !
@djariell10 You can sync the two programs on windows but you might need to use two separate audio interfaces - one for each program since sharing soundcards on windows doesn't usually work (in my experience anyways)
Hey I have a quik question relating to the Ableton Live 8 and Traktor pro 2, wondering if certain versions depend on what laptop is being used for best performance. 3 macbooks So hopefully someone may have related to this same question, First is a 2.0.3 I'm running Live 8 (8.2.6) and traktor pro 2 (2.0.3) and on a regular macbook 2.13 (8oo mhz ram) a 2.6 15' macbook pro 4g ram, 667 mhz... and the new 2.7 13' 4gram 1333 mhz. Should I be running certain versions to maximize performance??
@mileselou It works the exact same way except when you make your midi device in the controller manager, you would set the output port to your Audio 8 DJ (or whatever soundcard your using that has MIDI out) instead of using the Virtual Output. That will allow Traktor to send MIDI out of that MIDI port.
Hi, I want to know if it's possible to use Traktor for playing and mixing a beat -with a Numark mixtrack Pro- and launch samples from ableton -with an akai apc 20- using one computer. If so, Is this configuration the way to go? Thanks for your help! n_n
@almahardcore Yes absolutely. There is a mapping included for the Mixtrack Pro built into Traktor. You would just have to import that by clicking "Import" and going to the default settings / controller / numark folder and loading the correct Mixtrack TSI. Then you follow the steps in the video to sync ableton, and you can use your APC 20 to control ableton. Have fun!
And if I only want to use Traktor's built in effects on Ableton without playing any sound on Traktor? Can I use Traktor with Sends/Returns or something? Playing on Ableton and using Traktor FX's.
@camg503 Yes you can do this by basically following this tutorial but in Jack OSX you hook it up in reverse (sending audio from each channel in Ableton to a channel of Traktor) and then setting each deck in Traktor to be a Live Input and applying the effects to the Decks in Traktor. I did this with Jonathan Peters once and it worked like a charm!
@DeeJayEndo Ok, but how does prelistening work then? i mean, don't i need more outputs for prelistening? is there a difference between prelistening audio channels in Live to prelistening traktor channels?
@DJTedious My answer to that is you can do as much as your soundcards outputs will allow. So if you have an audio 10 you could for example use 3 channels for 3 traktor decks, 1 channel for Ableton, and 1 channel for prelistening in Ableton. You would just set the monitor output in ableton to its own output. Also Traktor has a prelistening deck called the preview deck which you can also map to its own output in preferences - audio setup - output routing.
@hirrakki The new update of Traktor (2.1.1) has a broken / unstable MIDI clock. If you downgrade back to 2.0.3 everything should be stable again. If it goes out of sync, just hit the sync button in Traktors Master clock section
I tried this and was successful in getting the two programs synced, using soundflower for audio routing. The problem is that the midi sync is coming out of Traktor is 1 beat off everytime. If I launch a clip in live, it will start playing on the "2". I can get around this by launching the clip on the "4", but the Ableton master sync is set for 1 bar, and theres no logical reason why it should do this.
Also, if I try to drastically change song tempo, it looses sync
@BlakMajikDJ Hit the sync button on Traktor's Master clock and it will restart ableton's clock at 1.1.1. Try not to change the tempo too quickly and drastically. Ableton might have problems catching up immediately. I heard the new update of Ableton is a lot better with MIDI sync. Going to be testing that out soon!
i just bought a Hercules RMX controller and i just couldnt find out how to make it work with traktor pro duo2.
ive downloaded the driver and the mapping for it from DJ techtools but still im not really good with macs.
ive tried with virtual DJ and the controller works fine but the built in sound card just wont work . theres no sound at all coming out of it even i tried many different settings please help.
Could've mentioned somewhere at the very beginning that it was only for Mac. No Traktor Virtual MIDI on a PC. Apparently external software called Loop Be1 can work for PC users. Gonna try it now after wasting time scratching my head looking for Traktor Virtual MIDI.
I saw a dubspot tutorial for DJing live in ableton, and I like the thought of DJing in Ableton. But I like the thought of using Traktor AND ableton more. But, which is best for live DJing? Is this just for mixing, or is it a good setup to use live?
@devpeck1 in my opinion Traktor is better for Live DJing because you have a browser, and playlists. Its also easy to loop, beatjump and mix without any preparation work. Ableton is great for studio mixes. But using them both can be great because you can use elements of your production and loops inside of ableton. However, since I've done this video Traktor came out with the Sample decks, allowing you to add your own loops and samples in perfect sync with your tracks!
@ERMAC4482 as many as you want to use. If you want to have 3 channels traktor (3 decks) and one channel Ableton you need 4 channels. You can combine decks in traktor and ableton on the same channels though. So I guess technically you could run everything out of one channel (all 4 decks and ableton). I wouldn't reccomend that though
i have an audio 2 now... i'll upgrade to the s4 sometime... but since the s4 doesn't have multiple audio outputs, can i easily use the audio 2 to output to live then conect it to the mic in on the s4???
This is ONLY for MAC :/ U supposed to write this !!!!!!! Can U make tutorial for Windows 7 ? And what about sending sound from Traktor to Ableton ??:)
@M2MiniMal yes, this is mac specific but if you have a program such as MIDI yoke or another virtual MIDI cable program you can do the same thing on windows. To route sound into ableton from traktor check out or tutorial on routing audio from traktor to ableton
@DeeJayEndo Thanks for answer, but once again... that video is also for mac ONLY :) In Windows 7 ( i have only this one ) this doesnt work :( And with yoke or any anoher virtual midi cable, still doesnt work with Windows 7. Traktor sends everything to only one audio channel in Ableton and you cant record. And everything is out of sync :/ I was looking everywhere for answer and i think for now making sync and routing decks to different audio channels is in Windows - impossible :(
hey wts up i really enjoyed ur insrtuction about the native instrument. My question is ,,how can do to add effect sound to my tractor sofware, i a numark mix deck , can u help me with that ..My name dj soro...her'es my email ...yvensjacob@hotmail.com... please i need ur help brother. thanks.
Hi Endo! first of thankyou for your cool tutorial. Ive managed to sync Traktor 2 with Ableton live, following your guidsteps. Everything works great in sync when Traktors clock is set to Master. The problem is when I set it to Auto and play a track in one of the decks. I have to continually press Sync in Traktor for both programs to stay in sync as Ableton drifts of and the mix sounds out of sync. Any ideas on how I can solve this problem would be greatly appreciated!! thanks!
I followed everything but my loops or metronome wont play on ableton ? i did have it working at one stage but it jist fucked up some how ? any help ? and im using a xone 4d as my soundcard and to also control traktor , so i think it mite have something todo with the beat detect on the xone 4d
hey dj endo or dubspot how much would u charge to me just to sync ableton 8 into traktor pro 2 i can pass by 14 st . i have xone 92 , xone 1d ,audio 10 dj ill be changing id for traktor control x1 and maschine koz the mapping is a pain and i just want to avoid this laziness and just have it all set i wana use 4 decks from traktor message me if this hook up is possible im close to u guys .
@kevinkeeganarg Make sure all the network-adapters and wi-fi are switched off. I had the same problem with my Kontrol S4 and HP notebook using Windows 7. Never had a glich ever since!
Also, what are your MBP spec? I'm pushing a 17 MBP w/4 g ram and a 2.66ghz processor and I have to offset the traktor input to around -60, you've got -17 (shocked smiley) help?
Hello. Thanks for all the videos. I think I'm only a few libraries away from having every NI product. I think I've got Tsp2 and ableton sync'd around -60 virtual midi. Anyway can you add NI Maschine to all this?
@FYICREW Yes, we will have a video up VERY soon on how to Sync Traktor 2 and Maschine. The video is already recorded. Just waiting on the video editing :)
@DeeJayEndo Oh right, that's awesome. If you could tell just from my reading my post that I hadn't downloaded T2 then the improvement must be significant to the point of eliminating the problem. I'd been putting it off but I'll grab a beer and update it tonight... Not sure I'll abandon the old school way of mixing into Live though. Done it this way since using Live as a 'third CDJ' and now I feel spoiled with how easy it is to mix into from Traktor! Having such an accurate BPM ref is a treat.
Endo is a genius and this is a great tutorial, however, MIDI-synching these programs can work perfectly, but it can also prove unstable and drop out, even when all variables, such as warping in Live and beat-gridding in Traktor, are sorted. It's also nearly impossible to correct a mix. I find it more accurate to type Traktor's 5-digit BPM into Live, switch off clips, hit play on the 1st beat in bar then synch metronone with nudges. You can do this in 2 secs on the fly and still tweak a mix.
@halfaneighth The new Traktor Pro 2 update fixes the MIDI clock drifting, so the MIDI clock sent from Traktor is now completely stable and will not drift. You can thank Dubfire for refusing to play on Traktor 2 until they fix that! By the way, this is the reason for the "doubled kicks" in the video. Traktor Pro's MIDI clock would drift and fluctuate a lot. Now its rock solid!
@DeeJayEndo cheers man sorry i am new to mac still getting my head round all the short cuts,btw your videos with dubspot are some of the best i have seen keep and have helped so many people,keep up the good work
@DeeJayEndo i did research and that's true, but there's also a way to do it on Windows, one has to download LoopBe1 and that has to be set as the midi out, works the same exact way if your windows users follow your instructions but just have that midi software installed. Thanks!
Pls can some tell how to get the output of ableton to channel c or d on the audio 8 it only works in channel 1 and 2 over the top of my timecode vinyl channel a arhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i just want it on a seperate channel on my 4 channel mixer
Thanks for video, it's useful. I followed all procedure, it is working for traktor pro s4 too. However I have a problem with sound quality. Music played in ableton is kinda distorted. it is like effected, but actually there is no effect. All setting are same, I just used internal mixer option in output routing instead of external mixer in traktor because it was the only option. (there wasn't external mixer button). The rest is same. Do you have any idea how I can resolve this problem? Thanks.
can you do a traktor virtual output when you are using an internal soundcard? why is "all ports" the only output option under control manager? you have way more midi ports than i do on ableton
@DeeJayEndo well thats a bummer. are there any options for pc users to utilize this virtual output route? syncing ableton and traktor generates a lot of possibilities and a straight forward option for gigs would be very favorable
is there a way to use the Traktor Pro S4 device with the Maschine device at the same time? i know that we can sync the clocks but is there a way to take the beats made on maschine real time and add effects or scratch over them immediately on Traktor Pro S4?
@LBCProductionsInc Yes. You would sync Maschine to Traktor S4, then you can actually click and drag on the + sign of a pattern in Maschine and drag the audio directly into a deck in Traktor. If you want to do it in real time you would have to route Maschine into a Deck in Traktor. You can dot this by plugging an RCA cable from a seperate Audio interface into the S4, and making one of the decks in Traktor an Audio Through.
is there eny way to do enytihing like this on internal control or how to mace my volume faders work on external control? using m-audio xponent....everytink working just not the faders......
is there eny way to do enytihing like this on internal control or how to mace my volume faders work on external control? using m-audio xponent....everytink working just not the faders....
This is a perfect tutorial, for those who would like to use live effects on traktor´s audio just download soundflower and your done....I´ve tryied it and works 100% perfect! Just having some trouble with Live...I have to keep adjusting the midi clock delay almost every 3 minute because it drifts away , any help??
@lai2k10 Don't change the MIDI clock sync delay. Just beat the heck out of the Sync Button in Traktor's Master Clock. Unfortunately Traktor's MIDI clock can be a little unstable, so you just have to re-sync it. Keep the MIDI clock sync delay the same always. By the way, I think 14ms works better than 17 as I said in the video.
My ableton has YELLOW 'ext' and the same color blinking spot and the bpm allways moving +- 1 unit. What would be a problem ? i use my traktor in internal mode with internal soundcard.
@Ndoor378 that is normal. its a combination of a cosmetic bug in ableton's master clock (which means the BPM actually isn't drifting that much), and traktor's MIDI clock being a bit unstable.
@DeeJayEndo Thx! Do you have any idea that how can I send audio from traktor to ableton? I would like to use ableton effects while i mix in traktor. Both program run on 1 mac. I dont have a xone92 or anything like that and a pro 4channel soundcard-cause money- so unfortunately its not a solve. Is there any PROGRAM or Plugin that fix my problem? I know the question doesnt connect to the topic but I think maybe you know the answer.
@NJSF20 I trying to use a normal 2 (out) channel usb soundcard (traktor use) to send audio to the internal soundcard ( input0/1). In ableton the first audio block receive the traktor sound (Unfortunately is Master) and i set up the ableton preferences to use my internal soundcard output. Continue...
I figured out how can i effect A or B channel with ableton( in excellent sound quallity) but it has to be a 4 channel soundcard which is not so cheap. Personally im waiting a virtual solution. But in sound quallity hardware better than sofware. thats a fact :(
Hey I've been having problems running the two.... Everything works as planned EXCEPT theres no audio coming into ableton from Traktor any help would be nice
@dvillalta Thats a whole seperate subject, which I will be covering in future videos. This is just how to get the programs in sync. You can share the same audio output with both programs for now. You can use soundflower to route the audio from Traktor into Ableton
@DeeJayEndo I realized that right after I posted it. I know you said you'd post it on future vids but I'm so closeand it would be a great help... I have audio in ableton, the two programs are synced, the only thing I can't figure out is where I route my cue monitors??? Thanks a lot man,
@noematiclogos You can plug a MIDI cable from the MIDI output of your soundcard to the MIDI input of his soundcard and follow the steps in the video and it will work the same.
@lepaux I believe that there is, I've heard of people doing it but haven't done it personally. I'm going to see if I can Endo to reply to this and explain how.
you can use soundflower for that...soundflower is a virtual soundcard (18in/18out)...very easy to install, then you can choose soundflower as audiodevice in both programms -> just choose the soundflower outputs you choosed in traktor as input in ableton -> have fun!!!
@lepaux Hiiii Im trying to record my set on Ableton but im not gettin the option on ableton midi pref for a Traktor virtual out , that options seems to be missing need some help on this .. lookin forward for ur reply
@isralienalex1 This only works on Mac. For PC you can use LoopBE1 as a user recommended below. I haven't tested it but it sounds like a virtual midi cable for PC
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Nealdo100 6 days ago
for windows users:
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mxlism 1 week ago 2
How can I use traktors effects over ableton, can it be done, I prefer ableton but traktors effects are better
colinmcsorley 1 week ago
OMG GOD TRAKTOr AND ABLETON R GONNA MAKE ME A SICK MUSICIAN LOL
djnosleeves85 1 week ago
Great video and was able to follow all the way through except my 4/4 sound card - vci 100 mkii - allows for Traktor master to be heard but not the Ableton. I can hear the Ableton loop in the headphones of the mixer. I'd like to go internal in Traktor since it allows for full control of the fader volume but i don't require it. Hope it makes sense.
glensound 2 weeks ago in playlist Traktor Pro = Ableton Live sync
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Wait so why would someone during a live performance want to play their loops and instruments in ableton live? What's the benefit in using both the programs live? Isn't traktor great for all that? Does it allow you to do more with your tracks? Please explain! Also if someone's set up is traktor and a traktor s4, how would it benefit to also incorporate ableton live with that setup for a live performance?
ironchefman36 3 weeks ago
@ironchefman36 It would benefit because you can play all of your VST's and Loops in Sync with whatever tracks your playing in Traktor. Be on the lookout for upcoming announcements from Traktor though on Traktor's twitter. *hint hint*
DeeJayEndo 3 weeks ago
Is it possible to flip a midi controller back and forth from controlling traktor to ableton with the touch of a button
schijfgram 1 month ago
@schijfgram depends on what hardware you want to use, but some things like the novation launchpad and akai mpk have multiple user modes that can be switched easily, and mapped to whatever you want.
parkerLwebb 1 month ago
@parkerLwebb I have the apc 40 and I am trying to get it where i push a button and it flips from controlling traktor to controlling ableton. The only way i can think of doing this is mapping a button to turning off the in ports and out ports in traktor and turning on the midi ports in ableton unfortinaly i don't think i can map the midi in/ out ports on traktor
schijfgram 1 month ago
@schijfgram get traktor kontrol for traktor pro, now $300, keep apc40 for live... everything will work out i guess i got it even with pc!
WilsunGooin89 4 weeks ago
@schijfgram Yes, in fact the Traktor Kontrol X1 was made to switch back and forth. If you go into MIDI mode on the X1 it can control Ableton or any other program that takes MIDI, and you can go back and forth between User Mode (Traktor) and MIDI Mode (Ableton). The same goes for the S4 and lots of other controllers as well.
DeeJayEndo 3 weeks ago
This is awesome, thank you! Going to make my gigs so much better!
triszio 1 month ago
Do you have to do something different when using Traktor Pro 2? I swear I've followed this tutorial step by step and I can't get this to work.
msalamone11 1 month ago
@msalamone11 I would check the link to the article above. Maybe there was a step you missed. Just FYI there is no virtual output on windows
DeeJayEndo 1 month ago
Traktor 2 here & no virtual output...?!?!?! Just shows controllers & all or none...
YoginJ 1 month ago
@YoginJ same problem here
djmyungki 1 month ago
@YoginJ Virtual Output only works on mac currently
DeeJayEndo 1 month ago
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ok, so that means your volume knob and crossfader disappears? how do you control the mix?, and for those who do not have NI Audio 6 - 9 10 external soundcard and are only using either the built in soundcard or like me the novation twitch mixer built in soundcard, Ive downloaded soundflower and jackpilot, and still does not work, can someone help?
Proj3ktChimera 1 month ago
Do you know informations about hardware stress if Ableton working with videos? Thanks.
djrodrigotorres 1 month ago
@djrodrigotorres I was using this setup on an old macbook pro (3 years old) and had no problems
DeeJayEndo 1 month ago
do i need an external sound card to sync ableton and traktor?
DoidekaDUB 1 month ago
@DoidekaDUB No you don't need an external sound card to sync the programs. You can use your computers headphone jack if you want.
DeeJayEndo 1 month ago
For Windows 7 User:
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Stesle1 1 month ago
can i use ableton live with traktor duo ? or do i need traktor pro.
funwithfernando 2 months ago
I have the Traktor S2, using the built in soundcard. how do I route this?
jmotter92 2 months ago
@jmotter92 use your computers audio card, if you need more help, send me a message and I'll send you pics!
videoboudreau 2 months ago
@jmotter92 I am trying to figure this out myself
DjKaveATL 3 weeks ago
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i've got a problem, every time i start everything up it works fine in sync. but after a while my ableton bpm is going down to somewhere around 50 bpm.. does anyone know how to fix this? thanks in advance!
folkertverdoorn1 2 months ago
this tutorial is ok for the midi part, but not good for the audio routing whith the S4 interface... the audio routing dont work corectly ... help please !
webstormy 2 months ago
helped me alot thanks for this!
btEden 3 months ago
do it works for window???
djariell10 3 months ago
@djariell10 Yes! It can work but you must use a virtual midi cable like Midi Yoke!!
SpinFX0 3 months ago
@djariell10 You can sync the two programs on windows but you might need to use two separate audio interfaces - one for each program since sharing soundcards on windows doesn't usually work (in my experience anyways)
DeeJayEndo 3 months ago
I dont have a 'show global section' can anyone help?
Mattaus1994 3 months ago
@Mattaus1994 Its under preferences - Global Settings "Show Global Section"
DeeJayEndo 3 months ago
Hey I have a quik question relating to the Ableton Live 8 and Traktor pro 2, wondering if certain versions depend on what laptop is being used for best performance. 3 macbooks So hopefully someone may have related to this same question, First is a 2.0.3 I'm running Live 8 (8.2.6) and traktor pro 2 (2.0.3) and on a regular macbook 2.13 (8oo mhz ram) a 2.6 15' macbook pro 4g ram, 667 mhz... and the new 2.7 13' 4gram 1333 mhz. Should I be running certain versions to maximize performance??
auboj69 3 months ago
@auboj69 The response from both Ableton and Native Instruments would probably be "Make sure your running the latest version for maximum performance"
DeeJayEndo 3 months ago
Hy DJ Endo and thank you for your videos and music ! How should I adapt this method if I still want to use a midi cable between two CPU units ?
mileselou 3 months ago
@mileselou It works the exact same way except when you make your midi device in the controller manager, you would set the output port to your Audio 8 DJ (or whatever soundcard your using that has MIDI out) instead of using the Virtual Output. That will allow Traktor to send MIDI out of that MIDI port.
DeeJayEndo 3 months ago
Hi, I want to know if it's possible to use Traktor for playing and mixing a beat -with a Numark mixtrack Pro- and launch samples from ableton -with an akai apc 20- using one computer. If so, Is this configuration the way to go? Thanks for your help! n_n
almahardcore 4 months ago
@almahardcore Yes absolutely. There is a mapping included for the Mixtrack Pro built into Traktor. You would just have to import that by clicking "Import" and going to the default settings / controller / numark folder and loading the correct Mixtrack TSI. Then you follow the steps in the video to sync ableton, and you can use your APC 20 to control ableton. Have fun!
DeeJayEndo 3 months ago
What a great tutorial now I need to get myself a new controller to use with ableton
wongaling 4 months ago
And if I only want to use Traktor's built in effects on Ableton without playing any sound on Traktor? Can I use Traktor with Sends/Returns or something? Playing on Ableton and using Traktor FX's.
camg503 4 months ago
@camg503 Yes you can do this by basically following this tutorial but in Jack OSX you hook it up in reverse (sending audio from each channel in Ableton to a channel of Traktor) and then setting each deck in Traktor to be a Live Input and applying the effects to the Decks in Traktor. I did this with Jonathan Peters once and it worked like a charm!
DeeJayEndo 4 months ago
@DeeJayEndo Thanks bro! I'm gonna try it.
camg503 3 months ago
CAN YOU SYNC TRAKTOR TO PRO TOOLS
djlash503productions 4 months ago
@DeeJayEndo is an Audio 10 the only soundcard to use with this, or is it also possible for me to use the Audio 6 to sync Traktor with Ableton?
DJTedious 5 months ago
@DJTedious You can use any soundcard to sync both programs.
DeeJayEndo 4 months ago
@DeeJayEndo Ok, but how does prelistening work then? i mean, don't i need more outputs for prelistening? is there a difference between prelistening audio channels in Live to prelistening traktor channels?
DJTedious 4 months ago
@DJTedious My answer to that is you can do as much as your soundcards outputs will allow. So if you have an audio 10 you could for example use 3 channels for 3 traktor decks, 1 channel for Ableton, and 1 channel for prelistening in Ableton. You would just set the monitor output in ableton to its own output. Also Traktor has a prelistening deck called the preview deck which you can also map to its own output in preferences - audio setup - output routing.
DeeJayEndo 3 months ago
i dont have traktor's virtual output in my controller manager please help asap
OnOffOn37 5 months ago
@OnOffOn37 I am unable to see Tracktor's Virtual Output as well! What could be the issue @DubSpot do you have any ideas?
dubcitysound 5 months ago
@OnOffOn37 Yes, only Mac users have Traktor virtual output currently
DeeJayEndo 4 months ago
OMG THANK YOU I NEEDED THIS SOOO MUCH
Riooooboy 5 months ago
This goes out of sync with midi devices in ableton!! why...WHY!!
hirrakki 5 months ago
@hirrakki The new update of Traktor (2.1.1) has a broken / unstable MIDI clock. If you downgrade back to 2.0.3 everything should be stable again. If it goes out of sync, just hit the sync button in Traktors Master clock section
DeeJayEndo 4 months ago
I tried this and was successful in getting the two programs synced, using soundflower for audio routing. The problem is that the midi sync is coming out of Traktor is 1 beat off everytime. If I launch a clip in live, it will start playing on the "2". I can get around this by launching the clip on the "4", but the Ableton master sync is set for 1 bar, and theres no logical reason why it should do this.
Also, if I try to drastically change song tempo, it looses sync
Am I missing something?
BlakMajikDJ 5 months ago
@BlakMajikDJ Hit the sync button on Traktor's Master clock and it will restart ableton's clock at 1.1.1. Try not to change the tempo too quickly and drastically. Ableton might have problems catching up immediately. I heard the new update of Ableton is a lot better with MIDI sync. Going to be testing that out soon!
DeeJayEndo 5 months ago
If you trigger a bpm change in ableton will it throw off the sync?
naanod 6 months ago
@naanod you can't change the BPM in Ableton if its in External Sync (Slave) Mode
DeeJayEndo 5 months ago
great tutorial.. finally got my traktor completely in sync and routed through ableton.. yay! ;) time for some playing...
toifel 6 months ago
so i got this problem with my macbook pro.
i just bought a Hercules RMX controller and i just couldnt find out how to make it work with traktor pro duo2.
ive downloaded the driver and the mapping for it from DJ techtools but still im not really good with macs.
ive tried with virtual DJ and the controller works fine but the built in sound card just wont work . theres no sound at all coming out of it even i tried many different settings please help.
thanks
arpodyssey1 6 months ago
This does not work with Traktor S4 why??
hirrakki 6 months ago
Could've mentioned somewhere at the very beginning that it was only for Mac. No Traktor Virtual MIDI on a PC. Apparently external software called Loop Be1 can work for PC users. Gonna try it now after wasting time scratching my head looking for Traktor Virtual MIDI.
BogStomperz 6 months ago
@jeroenATxurion currently Virtual Output is only available on Mac
DeeJayEndo 6 months ago
I saw a dubspot tutorial for DJing live in ableton, and I like the thought of DJing in Ableton. But I like the thought of using Traktor AND ableton more. But, which is best for live DJing? Is this just for mixing, or is it a good setup to use live?
devpeck1 6 months ago
@devpeck1 in my opinion Traktor is better for Live DJing because you have a browser, and playlists. Its also easy to loop, beatjump and mix without any preparation work. Ableton is great for studio mixes. But using them both can be great because you can use elements of your production and loops inside of ableton. However, since I've done this video Traktor came out with the Sample decks, allowing you to add your own loops and samples in perfect sync with your tracks!
DeeJayEndo 6 months ago
Got it... I'm an idiot. Thanks.
carmelkevlar32 7 months ago
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I did this and it worked great... but when I go back to traktor all faders are gone! Help!
carmelkevlar32 7 months ago
I did this and it worked great... but when I go back to traktor all faders are gone!
carmelkevlar32 7 months ago
@carmelkevlar32 go to preferences - output routing and change it to Internal if you want to see the faders
DeeJayEndo 7 months ago
amazing!
lucasmanning 7 months ago
How many channels does your sound card need in order to do this?
ERMAC4482 7 months ago
@ERMAC4482 as many as you want to use. If you want to have 3 channels traktor (3 decks) and one channel Ableton you need 4 channels. You can combine decks in traktor and ableton on the same channels though. So I guess technically you could run everything out of one channel (all 4 decks and ableton). I wouldn't reccomend that though
DeeJayEndo 7 months ago
is possible this rewire with only my traktor s4 or i need a sound card?and if i have a traktor audio 2 is possible??
sogiboy80 7 months ago
@sogiboy80 yes, you can do the same thing with the Traktor S4 and use the S4 soundcard for both programs
DeeJayEndo 7 months ago
Dude...this is the best video since toasted bread...THANK YOU!!
djtes90 7 months ago in playlist Ableton Live Tutorials
i have an audio 2 now... i'll upgrade to the s4 sometime... but since the s4 doesn't have multiple audio outputs, can i easily use the audio 2 to output to live then conect it to the mic in on the s4???
MrRidisc 7 months ago
This is ONLY for MAC :/ U supposed to write this !!!!!!! Can U make tutorial for Windows 7 ? And what about sending sound from Traktor to Ableton ??:)
M2MiniMal 7 months ago
@M2MiniMal yes, this is mac specific but if you have a program such as MIDI yoke or another virtual MIDI cable program you can do the same thing on windows. To route sound into ableton from traktor check out or tutorial on routing audio from traktor to ableton
DeeJayEndo 7 months ago
@DeeJayEndo Thanks for answer, but once again... that video is also for mac ONLY :) In Windows 7 ( i have only this one ) this doesnt work :( And with yoke or any anoher virtual midi cable, still doesnt work with Windows 7. Traktor sends everything to only one audio channel in Ableton and you cant record. And everything is out of sync :/ I was looking everywhere for answer and i think for now making sync and routing decks to different audio channels is in Windows - impossible :(
M2MiniMal 7 months ago
at the top, it says traktor scratch, is it the same connetions for traktor pro2?
djkrypto1103 7 months ago
@djkrypto1103 yes you would follow the same steps for Traktor Pro 2
DeeJayEndo 7 months ago
what channel does Ableton come out of? Essentially I'm asking how do you control the output from the mixer for ableton?
jonpaulevans 8 months ago
I suppose using the APC40 is no problem?
jonpaulevans 8 months ago
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hey wts up i really enjoyed ur insrtuction about the native instrument. My question is ,,how can do to add effect sound to my tractor sofware, i a numark mix deck , can u help me with that ..My name dj soro...her'es my email ...yvensjacob@hotmail.com... please i need ur help brother. thanks.
djsoro1 8 months ago
NICE!
GREAT TUTORIAL!
fersepulveda 8 months ago
wooow nice tutorial
deejaysoulution 8 months ago
my traktor2 pro doesnt have that output option. It only has all ports and none. I am running it on a pc btw.
chicagoterence 8 months ago
@chicagoterence this only works on mac, however there are other virtual midi cable programs out there like MIDI yoke
DeeJayEndo 7 months ago
Hi Endo! first of thankyou for your cool tutorial. Ive managed to sync Traktor 2 with Ableton live, following your guidsteps. Everything works great in sync when Traktors clock is set to Master. The problem is when I set it to Auto and play a track in one of the decks. I have to continually press Sync in Traktor for both programs to stay in sync as Ableton drifts of and the mix sounds out of sync. Any ideas on how I can solve this problem would be greatly appreciated!! thanks!
Alfonrok 8 months ago
@Alfonrok The new update of Traktor (2.0.3) should've solved this problem. The MIDI clock send is now stablized
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GNRule123 9 months ago
I followed everything but my loops or metronome wont play on ableton ? i did have it working at one stage but it jist fucked up some how ? any help ? and im using a xone 4d as my soundcard and to also control traktor , so i think it mite have something todo with the beat detect on the xone 4d
montyladd 9 months ago
once i get to my layout settings in traktor there is no check box that says show global setting what should i do
Branden2010 9 months ago
hey dj endo or dubspot how much would u charge to me just to sync ableton 8 into traktor pro 2 i can pass by 14 st . i have xone 92 , xone 1d ,audio 10 dj ill be changing id for traktor control x1 and maschine koz the mapping is a pain and i just want to avoid this laziness and just have it all set i wana use 4 decks from traktor message me if this hook up is possible im close to u guys .
guillenrossi 9 months ago
@guillenrossi if you still want to set this up give dubspot a call, ask for kelly and have her set up a lesson with the two of us - Endo
DeeJayEndo 7 months ago
D:
<3
Sprintoflix 9 months ago
I have serious problems with the latency on stage. Tracks on traktor skips by miliseconds. How can I solve the problem?
kevinkeeganarg 9 months ago
@kevinkeeganarg Make sure all the network-adapters and wi-fi are switched off. I had the same problem with my Kontrol S4 and HP notebook using Windows 7. Never had a glich ever since!
borreltjuh83 8 months ago
@kevinkeeganarg start by turning your airport off
DeeJayEndo 7 months ago
i have a question dubspot
is it possible to sync Two computer using Ableton and trakotor with wireless network. if can show us how
onijordan 10 months ago
@onijordan Yes, I will be doing a video on how to sync MIDI clock using a wireless network soon! Give it a month or 2
DeeJayEndo 10 months ago
Also, what are your MBP spec? I'm pushing a 17 MBP w/4 g ram and a 2.66ghz processor and I have to offset the traktor input to around -60, you've got -17 (shocked smiley) help?
FYICREW 10 months ago
@FYICREW Macbook Pro 2.16 Ghz Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 3GB Ram OSC 10.6.7
DeeJayEndo 10 months ago
Hello. Thanks for all the videos. I think I'm only a few libraries away from having every NI product. I think I've got Tsp2 and ableton sync'd around -60 virtual midi. Anyway can you add NI Maschine to all this?
FYICREW 10 months ago
@FYICREW Yes, we will have a video up VERY soon on how to Sync Traktor 2 and Maschine. The video is already recorded. Just waiting on the video editing :)
DeeJayEndo 10 months ago
u can also just use your ears...
l1e1n1n1a1r1t1 10 months ago
@DeeJayEndo Oh right, that's awesome. If you could tell just from my reading my post that I hadn't downloaded T2 then the improvement must be significant to the point of eliminating the problem. I'd been putting it off but I'll grab a beer and update it tonight... Not sure I'll abandon the old school way of mixing into Live though. Done it this way since using Live as a 'third CDJ' and now I feel spoiled with how easy it is to mix into from Traktor! Having such an accurate BPM ref is a treat.
halfaneighth 11 months ago
Endo is a genius and this is a great tutorial, however, MIDI-synching these programs can work perfectly, but it can also prove unstable and drop out, even when all variables, such as warping in Live and beat-gridding in Traktor, are sorted. It's also nearly impossible to correct a mix. I find it more accurate to type Traktor's 5-digit BPM into Live, switch off clips, hit play on the 1st beat in bar then synch metronone with nudges. You can do this in 2 secs on the fly and still tweak a mix.
halfaneighth 11 months ago
@halfaneighth The new Traktor Pro 2 update fixes the MIDI clock drifting, so the MIDI clock sent from Traktor is now completely stable and will not drift. You can thank Dubfire for refusing to play on Traktor 2 until they fix that! By the way, this is the reason for the "doubled kicks" in the video. Traktor Pro's MIDI clock would drift and fluctuate a lot. Now its rock solid!
DeeJayEndo 11 months ago
on mac how do you switch between traktor and ableton with the icons coming up?
Abovedatlive 11 months ago
@Abovedatlive Apple Tab
DeeJayEndo 11 months ago
@DeeJayEndo cheers man sorry i am new to mac still getting my head round all the short cuts,btw your videos with dubspot are some of the best i have seen keep and have helped so many people,keep up the good work
Abovedatlive 11 months ago
Hi Endo, tnx 4 this tutorial! It's great!
What about routing Traktor's master & monitor signal into two Ableton's tracks? TNX
JACOPMICHE 11 months ago
@JACOPMICHE Please check out my most recent video on the Dubspot Youtube Traktor Pro 2 + Ableton Live: How to Route Audio | Dubspot's DJ Endo
DeeJayEndo 11 months ago
under out-port it doesn't give me the traktor virtual outport, how can i fix this problem?
rickydlp 11 months ago
@rickydlp Traktor's Virtual Output only works on Mac
DeeJayEndo 11 months ago
@DeeJayEndo i did research and that's true, but there's also a way to do it on Windows, one has to download LoopBe1 and that has to be set as the midi out, works the same exact way if your windows users follow your instructions but just have that midi software installed. Thanks!
rickydlp 11 months ago
Pls can some tell how to get the output of ableton to channel c or d on the audio 8 it only works in channel 1 and 2 over the top of my timecode vinyl channel a arhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i just want it on a seperate channel on my 4 channel mixer
thanks
glassbreakz22 11 months ago
This is great! Thank you :)
ashneetaujla 11 months ago
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egbayram 11 months ago
Thanks for video, it's useful. I followed all procedure, it is working for traktor pro s4 too. However I have a problem with sound quality. Music played in ableton is kinda distorted. it is like effected, but actually there is no effect. All setting are same, I just used internal mixer option in output routing instead of external mixer in traktor because it was the only option. (there wasn't external mixer button). The rest is same. Do you have any idea how I can resolve this problem? Thanks.
egbayram 11 months ago
Endo (DubSpot) how would you go about sending audio through Traktor to Ableton?
MichaelAnthonyMorin 11 months ago
can you do a traktor virtual output when you are using an internal soundcard? why is "all ports" the only output option under control manager? you have way more midi ports than i do on ableton
8xngc 1 year ago
@8xngc Yes, you can do virtual output using an internal soundcard but virtual output only works on a mac
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@DeeJayEndo well thats a bummer. are there any options for pc users to utilize this virtual output route? syncing ableton and traktor generates a lot of possibilities and a straight forward option for gigs would be very favorable
8xngc 1 year ago
is there a way to use the Traktor Pro S4 device with the Maschine device at the same time? i know that we can sync the clocks but is there a way to take the beats made on maschine real time and add effects or scratch over them immediately on Traktor Pro S4?
LBCProductionsInc 1 year ago
@LBCProductionsInc Yes. You would sync Maschine to Traktor S4, then you can actually click and drag on the + sign of a pattern in Maschine and drag the audio directly into a deck in Traktor. If you want to do it in real time you would have to route Maschine into a Deck in Traktor. You can dot this by plugging an RCA cable from a seperate Audio interface into the S4, and making one of the decks in Traktor an Audio Through.
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
Hey so i followed the steps,
when i get to the end.
The volume of ableton, and tractor are way way way different.
what is the reason for this
nicofraser187 1 year ago
@nicofraser187 turn up / down the volume of ableton.
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
Is there anyway to do ths with internal sound card?
MishaKofman 1 year ago
@MishaKofman Yes, I did it with an internal sound card when I recorded the video :-)
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
Thanks that tutorial was so helpful
blitbox 1 year ago
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is there eny way to do enytihing like this on internal control or how to mace my volume faders work on external control? using m-audio xponent....everytink working just not the faders......
xmanciusx1 1 year ago
is there eny way to do enytihing like this on internal control or how to mace my volume faders work on external control? using m-audio xponent....everytink working just not the faders....
xmanciusx1 1 year ago
Man, thank you.
littlebigdondon 1 year ago
This is a perfect tutorial, for those who would like to use live effects on traktor´s audio just download soundflower and your done....I´ve tryied it and works 100% perfect! Just having some trouble with Live...I have to keep adjusting the midi clock delay almost every 3 minute because it drifts away , any help??
lai2k10 1 year ago
@lai2k10 Don't change the MIDI clock sync delay. Just beat the heck out of the Sync Button in Traktor's Master Clock. Unfortunately Traktor's MIDI clock can be a little unstable, so you just have to re-sync it. Keep the MIDI clock sync delay the same always. By the way, I think 14ms works better than 17 as I said in the video.
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
My ableton has YELLOW 'ext' and the same color blinking spot and the bpm allways moving +- 1 unit. What would be a problem ? i use my traktor in internal mode with internal soundcard.
Ndoor378 1 year ago
@Ndoor378 that is normal. its a combination of a cosmetic bug in ableton's master clock (which means the BPM actually isn't drifting that much), and traktor's MIDI clock being a bit unstable.
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@DeeJayEndo Thx! Do you have any idea that how can I send audio from traktor to ableton? I would like to use ableton effects while i mix in traktor. Both program run on 1 mac. I dont have a xone92 or anything like that and a pro 4channel soundcard-cause money- so unfortunately its not a solve. Is there any PROGRAM or Plugin that fix my problem? I know the question doesnt connect to the topic but I think maybe you know the answer.
Ndoor378 1 year ago
@Ndoor378 Yes, stay tuned for Part 2 of this video coming out in the next week or two! The program is called Jack OSX
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@Ndoor378 I ve the same problem. do you already know the answer? thanks
NJSF20 1 year ago
@NJSF20 I trying to use a normal 2 (out) channel usb soundcard (traktor use) to send audio to the internal soundcard ( input0/1). In ableton the first audio block receive the traktor sound (Unfortunately is Master) and i set up the ableton preferences to use my internal soundcard output. Continue...
Ndoor378 1 year ago
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Ndoor378 1 year ago
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@NJSF20 This is NOT the best solution even...
I figured out how can i effect A or B channel with ableton( in excellent sound quallity) but it has to be a 4 channel soundcard which is not so cheap. Personally im waiting a virtual solution. But in sound quallity hardware better than sofware. thats a fact :(
Ndoor378 1 year ago
How can i record my set through ableton after i done all this? i know it records the ableton audio but not from traktor.
And say i have a traktor template for my launchpad but once i sync traktor to ableton i cant use the launchpad on traktor only on ableton
ilovemusic0023 1 year ago
@ilovemusic0023 Just record the output of your mixer into Traktor's Audio Recorder
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
this was an absolutely perfect tutorial, good work man and now I am deff thankful I got the audio 8 DJ
Bgill4ru 1 year ago
Hey I've been having problems running the two.... Everything works as planned EXCEPT theres no audio coming into ableton from Traktor any help would be nice
thanks
dvillalta 1 year ago
@dvillalta Thats a whole seperate subject, which I will be covering in future videos. This is just how to get the programs in sync. You can share the same audio output with both programs for now. You can use soundflower to route the audio from Traktor into Ableton
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@DeeJayEndo I realized that right after I posted it. I know you said you'd post it on future vids but I'm so closeand it would be a great help... I have audio in ableton, the two programs are synced, the only thing I can't figure out is where I route my cue monitors??? Thanks a lot man,
dvillalta 1 year ago
Hi there, How do you do this between two people? I have traktor my friend has ableton... thanks!
noematiclogos 1 year ago
@noematiclogos You can plug a MIDI cable from the MIDI output of your soundcard to the MIDI input of his soundcard and follow the steps in the video and it will work the same.
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
wow, awesome tutorial, many thanks!
One question: is there a way to use live effects on the audio coming from traktor?
I've tried a few ways but couldn't seem to get it. Thanks for any help!
lepaux 1 year ago 5
@lepaux I believe that there is, I've heard of people doing it but haven't done it personally. I'm going to see if I can Endo to reply to this and explain how.
DubSpot 1 year ago 4
@DubSpot many thanks!
lepaux 1 year ago
@DubSpot
very nice tutorial!!
you can use soundflower for that...soundflower is a virtual soundcard (18in/18out)...very easy to install, then you can choose soundflower as audiodevice in both programms -> just choose the soundflower outputs you choosed in traktor as input in ableton -> have fun!!!
KeptnMono 11 months ago
@lepaux Yes You can using soundflower. I believe there are tutorials online but I will work on a new tutorial for this.
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@DeeJayEndo Thanks. I've tried that and although it works, I wasn't the routing was done through the external interface or the onboard card :(
lepaux 1 year ago
@lepaux would all so like to know this
Abovedatlive 1 year ago
@lepaux i believe you have to use a program called: soundflower
NJSF20 1 year ago
@NJSF20 thanks!
lepaux 1 year ago
@NJSF20 @lepaux The best program to use is called Jack OSX. I'll be doing a video on this shortly!
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@lepaux Hiiii Im trying to record my set on Ableton but im not gettin the option on ableton midi pref for a Traktor virtual out , that options seems to be missing need some help on this .. lookin forward for ur reply
isralienalex1 10 months ago
@isralienalex1 This only works on Mac. For PC you can use LoopBE1 as a user recommended below. I haven't tested it but it sounds like a virtual midi cable for PC
DeeJayEndo 10 months ago
great tutorial guys good job. I'm going to be rocking the S4 and APC40
DJE1337 1 year ago