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1. Param 1 Param 2 Param3 i f Dry Wet Param 1 Param 2 Param tN On Off Reset Btn1 Bin2 z On Off Reset Bin1 Btn2 Preset oO FX4 FX 2 Dry Wet Param 1 Param 2 Param3 f Dry Wet Param 1 Param 2 Master Get monitor state a Q00 Preview Favorites pag Pe Btn 1 eee Preset Play Load Prev Next 0n Off ee oo Bin2 Preset EX 3 J Browser J Filter High 0 j il High e o i Key Mid high D Key Mid high oo J Mid high Mid sco FX1 Fx2 FX1 FX2 x FX1 FX2 yl FX1 FX2 FX3 ai FX3 FX4 e FX3 FX3 FX4 ii O i i ii e e PFL level PFL level PFL level EQ PFL level Left Right Load i Left Right Load Monitor Fo Left Right Load Monitor Left Right Load Monitor Crossfader Crossfader Crossfader Crossfader Seek Seek Seek Seek i i i oO ET a Active Size i Active Size ize BWd Move Wd oe 6 Loop ctrl Loop ctrl Fine _ Loop ype Tore Shift om orm o Jam m Exel onm ee Hot cues Hot cues Hot cues Hot cues l Sync Phase meter Wi wd Sync Phase meter Bw Fwd Sync Phase meter aa l Sync Phase m2. cannot be synced at the moment then the Sync button on the screen will be appear half lit The Master Deck gives the target tempo to which other decks can sync In Auto mode Traktor will automatically select the Master Deck depending on which track has the longest uninterrupted playtime In Manual mode the master deck can be selected by pessing the Master button on the desired deck The Phase meter is a visual reference for syncing tracks It shows you if a track is in or out of sync with the Master Deck or the Master Clock If two tracks Phases are synced the meter will stay in the middle If one track s phase is shifted backward a green or red led will appear left of the center marker If a track s phase is shifted forward a green or red led will appear right of the center marker The Pitch Bend buttons are used if two tracks are playing at the same tempo but their phase is slightly shifted This is similar to nudging a record to slow down or speed up as the tracks go slightly out of sync Press the Bwd button to slightly slow down the track and the Fwd button to speed it up By pushing the Shift and Pitch Bend Bwd button at the same time the Phase Meter is switched off Pushing the Shift and Pitch Bend Fwd button the Phase Meter is switched on Fader Section The Channel Faders adjust the channel volume The Crossfader enables transitions between decks by dragging it from one side to the other For the line faders and cross fader t
3. e Meaningful error report or description of the error is attached The buyer assumes all costs and dangers of return shipments to the manufacturer Safety precautions and servicing e Instrument s intended use is based on the functions and procedures contained in this manual e Read all instructions for use as well as all enclosed literature before using the instrument e Use only in closed rooms not for outdoor use e Never use in a moist or humid environment laundry rooms swimming pools etc e Not for use in the vicinity of heat sources radiators ovens etc e Operational temperature is in the range of 0 40 C e Not for use in the vicinity of flammable material e The instrument should not be in direct or prolonged contact with sunlight e Dusty environmental conditions should be avoided e Connect only USB ports of computers or hubs e No foreign objects are permitted inside the instrument casing e No liquids should get inside the instrument casing e Never let the instrument fall to the ground casing and or control elements may be damaged If the instrument must be opened for example to remove foreign objects from the casing or for other repairs this may only be done by qualified personnel Guarantee is void for defects that occur if the instrument was opened by an unauthorised or unqualified person Use a soft towel or brush to clean the instrument Please do not use any cleaning liquids or water so you avoid
4. select presets by buttons 1 to 4 Led is lit turn the potentiometers Dry Wet to select FX types FX types will be stored in device by releasing Preset button By using the Shift and Preset button a Snapshot can be made which saves the current effect settings as a default Master Section The Main volume potentiometer controls the overall output level and the Mix potentiometer controls the headphone mix between the Master and the Monitor signal You can adjust the Monitor Output level for your headphones by using the Vol potentiometer The desired headphone signal can be activated with the Monitor button underneath the EQ section Pushing the Shift and Monitor button at the same time switches the advanced deck panel on or off Snap snaps into the closest beat of the Waveform display Quant enables the quantised change between both Hotcues and or loops for real time remixing Additionally by pressing Shift the PFL Level Led s can be switched on or off in PFL mode CD Mode plays a short stutter loop if the Deck is paused This action simulates the cueing occurrence of a traditional DJ CD player Additionally by pressing Shift the PFL Level Led s can be switched on or off in AFL mode LFO Reset resets the LFO for all LFO based effects Cruise activates the automatic playback of an entire playlist Autoplay Tab tapping rhythmically on this button manually sets the master clock tempo Additionally by pressing Shift midi clock sync c
5. via Prev or Next and uploaded to the browser If Preview Load and Favorites Prev are pushed at the same time 2 seconds System Mode is activated and the System Led is lit In System Mode you can manage following four basic settings Pushing button 1 in the FX1 section defines the midi channels 1 to 4 Button 2 in the FX1 section defines the midi channels 5 to 8 Button 3 in the FX1 section defines the midi channels 9 to 12 Button 4 in the FX1 section defines the midi channels 13 to 16 Pushing button 1 in the FX2 section defines linear line fader curves Button 2 in the FX2 section defines rapid line fader curves Button 3 in the FX2 section defines switch line fader curves Pushing button 1 in the FX3 section defines the Led brightness 1 dark Button 2 in the FX3 section defines the Led brightness 2 Button 3 in the FX3 section defines the Led brightness 3 Button 4 in the FX3 section defines the Led brightness 4 bright Pushing button 1 in the FX4 section defines linear cross fader curve Button 2 in the FX4 section defines rapid cross fader curve Button 3 in the FX4 section defines switch cross fader curve Push the Preview Load and Favorites Prev buttons for about 2 seconds to leave the System Mode The System Led is off Get Monitor state must be activated again Blinking System Led indicates that the 4midiloop controller is not yet recognized by the computer EQ Section In the X
6. an be switched on or off The Tab Led is blinking if the midi clock sync is switched on By pushing CD Mode and Tab at the same time Get monitor state is activated and synchronises the Amidiloop Led s with the current status of the Traktor Software By pushing CD Mode and Tab at the same time 2 seconds Get monitor state is activated and synchronises the Traktor Software with the current status of the 4midiloop potentiometers and faders Browser Section A rotary button Select with a push function allows browsing through folder and playlists Simply turn the push encoder to find the track you want and push to expand the browser window to fill the screen Additionally by activating the Shift button the folder list can be scrolled Tree track collection playlists itunes etc which can be opened and closed by pushing the browser rotary button The chosen track can be uploaded to the deck by using the Load button underneath the EQ section By pushing the Shift and Load button at the same time the deck size can be changed A track can be uploaded from the browser list to the preview player with Preview Load By pressing the Preview Play button the chosen tracks can be stopped or started again if pushed once more Additionally by pressing Shift the track moves backwards If Shift and Preview Load are pushed at the same time the track moves forwards Favorites provide direct access to Playlists or folders Favourite tracks can be selected
7. any damages to the instrument Introduction Thank you for buying the 4midiloop controller It is the first controller which allows an entire and simultaneous control over four decks and four effect slots in Traktor Pro This ability is achieved by over 600 electronic components Only166 keys and almost the same number of Leds allow simultaneous control over nearly all of the operations in Traktor Pro as well as indicating all the important visual feedback signals of the controller s software Each device has a control for every function which makes operating a mix of four decks most enjoyable The Controller attracts not only by ergonomics and functionality but also with its revolutionary stylish light aluminium body Amidiloop is great new hardware for ambitious DJ s created to provide excitement and inspiration for many years to come Features Hardware specifications e 47 Potentiometer FX Master EQ e 9 Encoder Browser Seek Scratch Pitch e Rubber knobs for best tactile feeling e 152 Led s different colors to display various informations e 166 Push buttons in different colors double functions with shiftbutton e 5 Fader Eclectic Breaks Pro X Fade Linefader Crossfader e USB bus powering Power supply via USB Bus consumption less than 300mA e USB interface class compliant no driver necessary Software specifications e Special controller for DJ Software optimised for Native Instruments Traktor Pro e Setu
8. eter Bwd Fwd i GOLO estes GOLO eats T Wasted Play Cue Cup Cup mser Play Cue Cup e e powered by faderfox Q 3 Provision of guarantee and product liability The seller warrants for faultless material and proper manufacture for a period of 24 months from the date of sale to the end user Excluded from the stated guarantee are defects on parts as the result of normal wear and tear These parts are mostly faders sliding guides potentiometers encoders buttons and USB connection Also excluded from the guarantee are damages that are the result of incorrect or inappropriate handling excessive force mechanical or chemical influences incorrectly connecting the instrument with other instruments incorrect or inappropriate use The warranty is void if the instrument is opened or changed In addition there is no warranty for individual parts and components in particular semiconductors and disposables consumables The seller is not liable for consequential damages which are not the result of criminal intent or negligence on his part The following conditions must be met in order to claim the warranty services e Instrument is either in its original packaging or similar packaging e Copy of the invoice with the serial number clearly visible
9. he waveform display in the deck window decreases If additionally the Left Led flashes the waveform display decreases the minimum If Shift and Crossfader Right are pushed at the same time the waveform display increases If additionally the left Led flashes the waveform display increases the maximum Seek Scratch and Pitch Section The Seek Scratch encoders are used for coils in the decks The track will be forwarded to the end by turning the encoders clockwise for rewinding back to the start anti clockwise Push and turn the encoder at the same time scratches in the decks The Pitch encoders slow down or speed up the tempo of the track The Pitch encoders offer the same functionality as a pitch fader on any standard DJ turntable or pitchable CD player To adjust the tempo faster in steps turn the encoder clockwise To adjust the tempo slower turn the encoder anticlockwise Push and turn the Pitch encoder at the same time changes the tempo in small steps Additionally by pressing Shift the Pan knob is controlled With the Pan knob you can control the balance between the left and right stereo channels for each deck individually Loop ctrl Section To activate deactivate a loop push the Active button The Led indicates activation or deactivation of a loop Press the Size Button to obtain higher or lower value of the loop length Press the Size and Size button at the same time it will reset the loop lenght to one loop The Re
10. here are three different curves Linear Rapid Switch available which can be set in the system mode Extensions All the controls in Traktor Pro may be assigned to new functions which are accessed in the Preferences Controller Manager Particulars are given in the Traktor Pro manual Since many shift functions of the controller remain unassigned the following extensions are suggested EQ potentiometers FX potentiometers Potentiometers in the Master section Green buttons in FX and EQ sections Grey buttons in EQ sections As long as Leds are allocated to buttons they may be controlled by the same Midi commands as those for the buttons For information about the numbers of the particular Midi commands first check the included list of the corresponding functions
11. lete it If you want to change the assignment push the assigned Hotcue button then push the Map and then on the new Hotcue button With Type you ll define the cue point type Cue Fade in Fade Out Load Grid or Loop Transport Section Push the Play button to start or stop playback The Led indicates activation or deactivation of Play at track end warning the Play Led is blinking The Cue button has multiple functions depending on the playback state of the track On a paused deck pushing Cue sets a new current cue Point at the current play position In Snap mode this cue point will snap to the beat nearest the play position Pushing Cue during playback jumps the current play position back to the previously set current cue point and stops playback The Cup button behaves similarly to Cue but stops playback as long as it is held down On a paused deck pressing Cup sets a current cue point and starts playback when upon releasing the button Clicking Cup during playback jumps the current play position back to the current cue point and pauses playback Release the button to resume playback Push the Shift and gt A B C D button to load a running track in to another deck where it will run synchronously Push the Sync button to automatically match the tempo and the phase of the playing track to the master deck or the master clock if no deck is selected as master deck The Sync button can be left permanently on However sometimes a deck
12. one setting the equalizer is a 4 band EQ and can adjust the frequency content of the track being played Pressing the buttons next to the knobs switches the corresponding frequencies on or off Kill function The PFL Level Led s display the pre fader level of the deck s signal in PFL mode Pre Fader Level In AFL mode After Fader Mode the Led s display the after fader level of the deck s signal The deck level can be adjusted with the Gain knob If the effect assign buttons FX1 2 3 or 4 are pressed the corresponding deck to control slot 1 2 3 or 4 will be allocated The Filter potentiometer provides control over the bipolar channel filter The filter can be activated by pushing the button next to the knob The centre position remains neutral By turning the filter knob left it results in a low pass filter and to the right a high pass filter The Key Lock potentiometer controls the track s musical key Turning it to the right raises the key turning it to the left lowers the key The Key Lock can be activated by pressing the button next to the knob Crossfader Section The Deck assign buttons assigns the desired decks left or right to the crossfader The led for the assigned deck flashes You define which decks are audible on the left and right position of the crossfader A deck that is not assigned to one side of the crossfaderis only controlled by the channel fader If Shift and Crossfader Left are pushed at the same time t
13. or State Cd Mode and Tab button at the same time to synchronize all Led s with the Traktor Software e Note With the Windows operating system there may be audio dropouts crackling at high CPU utilization Increasing the latency and or switching the level and phase meters off reduces audio dropouts Native Instruments is aware of the problem and will fix it soon Functions Shift functions All double operations on the deck sections can be accessed by pressing the red Shift Buttons simultaneously in the respective decks To retrieve double functions in the FX or the Master and Browser sections any of the 4 Shift buttons may be used FX Section The effects section of 4midiloop consists of four potentiometers and five buttons per deck All parameters of four Traktor effect units may be simultaneously adjusted here Using the Chained mode three effects per slot can be controlled simultaneously Pushing the FX buttons 2 3 or 4 switches FX1 FX2 or FX3 on off The buttons 1 to 4 of the effects section are programmed to give direct access to four of your favorite effect presets Hold Preset button to select presets by buttons 1 to 4 Led is blinking turn the potentiometers Param1 2 or 3 to select FX types FX types will be stored in device by releasing Preset button In the Advanced mode a maximum of one effect can be activated per slot Using the Preset button your favourite effects can be chosen Hold Preset button to
14. p Files for Traktor Pro in current Version 1 2 4 or higher e Indication of each relevant state by feedback data from software e System mode for different basic settings fader curves etc Dimensions e Dimensions 11 41 290 mm x 2 36 60 mm x 17 7 450 mm e Weight 3 6kg System requirements e Windows Windows XP SP3 32 bit Vista SP1 32 bit 64 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit Pentium IV or Athlon 1 4 GHz SSE1 1 GB RAM e Mac Mac OS X 10 5 Mac OS X 10 6 Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz 1 GB RAM e General Monitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution USB 2 0 Case e CNC shaped case Aluminium from Swiss aircraft industry Avional e Compact and ergonomic e Eloxalprint scratch proof layout clearly designed Setup Files e 4midiloop Traktor zip all files are suitable for Windows or Mac Getting started e Connect the controller with the USB cable before you start the Traktor software e Blinking System Led indicates that the controller is not yet recognized by the computer e The controller is recognized by the computer as 4midiloop or USB audio device e Import the Setup File 4midiloopV01 tsi by clicking the add button in Traktors Preferences Controller Manager and don t forget to activate the midi in and midi out ports for that device e Define your basic settings fader curves Led brightness etc in System Mode You will find the description under Functions Browser Sektion e Push Get Monit
15. s Led is lit Push the Shift and Active button the loop is only active when the track runs in a loop The active loop with the chosen length of the track is moved back by pressing Move Bwd Move Fwd on the contrary moves the active loop forward Loop or Fine can be activated by pressing the Shift button in the loop mode If Loop is activated the loop will be moved a full Loop length If Fine is activated the loop can be moved in small displacements Push the Shift and Size button In to set the start point of the loop Push the Shift and Size button Out to set the end point of the loop The track will begin to loop between these two points and the Active Led flashes To stop looping press the Active button Hotcue Section The hotcue section has eight Hotcue buttons numbered from 1 to 8 In Traktor you can assign any stored Cue Point or Loop to one of the 8 Hotcue buttons This allows for instant access to your most important Cue Points and Loops Using stored Cue Points you can mark specific positions in your tracks e g beginning vocals instrumentals or breaks Storing a Cue Point instantly maps it to the next available Hotcue Further functions can be regulated by pressing the Shift button and the eight hotcue buttons With Panel you can switch on the Move Cue or Grid panel With Mode you can switch in Move panel on BeatUump Loop Loop in or Loop out With Store you can store cue points and with Delete you can de
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