For those unfamiliar with side-chaining, it’s the effect that drives that beat driven “pumping” that you hear in nearly all electronic music, especially noticeable in electro house when the synth gets quieter as the kick hits, then soars up in volume between kicks. It’s super-awesome to run Traktor’s audio into Ableton because this allows you to dynamically side-chain the two audio sources to each other. Traktor’s audio signal is routed into Ableton and divided into two tracks, one for deck A, and another for deck B. Traktor provides the master tempo, but Ableton is responsible for all the mixing. Both stations require some quick and easy software setup (read on for the complete setup guide). Traktor is providing the master clock and sending MIDI sync signal via an Audio 10 interface to the Ableton laptop’s MIDI (using an Edirol FA-66 interface). The setup used in the video combines two laptops, one running Traktor, and one running Ableton. Whether running across two laptops (like in the above video or in our behind-the-booth interview with Chris Liebing), this type of setup allows for a way more dynamic performance environment than either software on its own. Welcome to the world of “Trakleton” – my nickname for the pairing of these two softwares. Technique 4: Straight-up scratch routine and finger drumming jam (no tracks, no loops, all live) while Traktor signal side-chains to the finger drumming. Technique 3: Old school beat and scratching from Traktor, which does live side-chaining to the finger drumming in Ableton. Technique 2: Traktor provides a beat (this example is perfect for house) while Ableton runs a MIDI loop on a synthesizer (Operator is used in the video) that does live synthesis, side-chained to the Traktor beat. In this example, Traktor audio is side-chaining to the drum machine, creating a tight mix. Technique 1: Traktor plays a song while Ableton runs MIDI loops on a drum machine (which is manipulated live). Learn how to use four solid techniques that combine the best of both worlds in the video inside, and download a free template to try it out yourself!įor simple reference, here are the four techniques we show off in today’s video: We’ve read plenty of tutorials on how to sync Traktor and Ableton, but where most of them stop at a simple how to, today’s video focuses on why. The combination of Traktor and Ableton in a DJ setup is a toolkit that (for now) is unparalleled for performers looking for versatile software solutions.
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