How to use everything in Traktor X1 MK3 | Native Instruments

Learn how to use everything in the next-generation Traktor X1 DJ controller. Product specialist Matt Lara shares how to craft distinctive performances through effortless effects control, playback manipulation, seamless looping, mixer mapping, and more. By the end of this video, you will be able to customize your X1 to make it unique to you.

Use the chapter markers to navigate to different sections, or watch the full tutorial to get a comprehensive overview of every feature in Traktor X1 MK3.

Explore all Traktor software and hardware:

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Unboxing
03:10 - Design
06:05 - Browsing
06:49 - Transport Controls
12:17 - Effects
16:27 - Pattern Player
19:11 - Mixer
20:22 - X1 In Action
22:29 - Settings
25:31 - Outro

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[XonBenny]

Man this teacher is incredible! Very clear and right to the point. Good stuff.

[grantcoffman]

I was just looking up the manual after receiving today. Thankfully you guys put out this tutorial vid. Thank you NI! Please make a Z1 MK2!

[leekzo]

This X1 is a nice piece of kit for those who posted negative comments. It’s better in person, well built, the whole encoders are so sleek and the knobs are the best I have ever used …I have to see how I can work this into my S4 MK3 setup, I see Traktor moving in a good direction slowly but surely, is there a stand any time soon ? And stems let’s goo!

[swrpn]

This is an amazing tool for an intermediate or advanced user. Even if you don't own a Traktor DJC you can use this with any controller with Traktor mapping. Though the cost looks steep if you consider that it is available with Traktor Pro 3 and a 50 dollars disc, at around 250 USD, it is good value.

[DJShortCut]

I am already looking forward to my copy! 🔥

[SaraSimmsMusic]

Learned a lot by watching this, thank you! :)

[oliverforceofficial]

Finally! The controller that no one asked for 🥲 could you make a S2 or S4MK3 with a built in screen? Thanks

[ClrkTheShark]

I'm loving my X1 mk3 & have been a Traktor fan for 10 years. This video has a lot of information on hidden features that is not included in the manual that, uhh, doesn't come with the controller.

Is there a way to make the tempo adjustment more sensitive than 0.1%? That way we could play without using sync. I have a Xone K2 mapped for jogwheels. My 13 year old Pioneer DDJ-T1 controller has tempo adjust sensitivity of 0.02% & it was made for Traktor.

[benmiles]

Wow! This is the future right here. Modular ftw! Will NI be bringing out a new generation of controllers with these knobs or is this amazing unit designed to replace them? I'm thinking of getting this instead of a new controller.

[hindermath]

What a great portable USB DJ controller to this low price point of 299€. And those great functionality... I think today in the evening I place an order for this X1 MK3.

[vincentboudewijn]

When will you guys fix the flashing screens on the traktor s4 mk3?

[WillieCarpenter]

I’d love to see this connected with a Maschine Plus

[alexyunchic]

This is awesome controller for sure. Best of all time. Only few question: why the side is diffetent with z1?) And why we need to plug it in?

[ncyancy]

How do we use the filter knob in the mixer section? I don’t even see a configuration option if I try to use generic midi to assign it to a midi controller?

[stumilnermusic]

I’m tempted by these I loved the x1 mk2 & kinda regret selling mine. Interested to know what else is the pipeline from NI perhaps a new version of the F1 or a 4 channel mixer would work I think I’d sell my xdj rx2 for a cool modular set up 🤔😁

[MultiMeschi]

I like the big, classic USB ports. I can't imagine having to rely on those flimsy USB type C ports in a live setting, especially after a few years of wear and tear.

[ASSADDJ]

Thanks for the return of the tempo bend button, the touch grid on mk2 is so awkward I even preferred to use sync XD

[mindgraphy_]

Such a cool controller, I'm ready to take the plunge. Is there a simple way to connect my Maschine mk3 with the X1 to play my own samples/beats and control them through X1 with effects? This would be the ultimate setup!

[xJayAikox]

Native Instruments & Arcade saves every track either I start with native or end with native it's a one stop shop * lets not forget steinberg Halion 7 Halion se and Halion hs, Tales, FM8, Massive, Reaktor 5, 6 and 7, Kontack & my beautiful personal vst Inst. & personal Asian Vst 💯, can't wait to expand my Asian pallets with Authentically Recorded Asian Instruments straight from Beijing ❤❤ 🙏🏼 Kong Audio FE

[TheOriginalMistaluv]

I would like to see more on the X1 using it with the Maschine MK3...