Kontrol S5
SETUP
Drivers & Firmware
Drivers: (Windows only) : Install the Traktor Windows Driver (ASIO) from https://www.native-instruments.com/en/support/downloads/drivers-other-files/ (scroll down to the Kontrol S5 section)
No driver is required for Mac computers
Firmware: (for both Windows & Mac) Update the device firmware to the latest available version https://www.native-instruments.com/en/support/downloads/drivers-other-files/ (scroll down to the Kontrol S5 section and download the Updater)
VirtualDJ Setup
Once VirtualDJ is opened, a Connect Window will appear to choose one of the available ways to login.
A Pro Infinity, or a Pro Subscription License is required to use the Traktor Kontrol S5. Without any of the above Licenses, the controller will operate for 10 minutes each time you restart VirtualDJ.
https://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html
Click on the Kontrol S5 button to allow VirtualDJ to auto-create the pre-defined audio configuration.
Click to OK
The device is now ready to operate.
MIDI Operation.
The device should be visible in the MAPPING tab of Config and the “factory default” available/selected from the Mappings drop-down list. The factory default Mapping offers the functions described in this Manual, however those can be adjusted to your needs via VDJ Script actions.
Find more details at https://www.virtualdj.com/wiki/VDJ8script.html
AUDIO Setup
The device has a pre-defined Audio configuration and a special button in the AUDIO tab of Config to provide that. The default audio configuration requires speakers to be connected at the rear-side Master RCA or 1/8" sockets and headphones at the front panel 1/8" socket.
Additional Audio Setup options such as Line and Microphone Inputs can be added to the S5 setup. See Advanced Setup
Refer to VirtualDJ Manual for alternative audio configurations https://www.virtualdj.com/manuals/virtualdj/settings/audiosetup.html
For further software settings please refer to the User Guide of VirtualDJ.
https://www.virtualdj.com/manuals/virtualdj/index.html
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