The number one suggestion I would have is to read the Traktor and S4 manuals, and re-read sections as you are learning that particular part of the software/hardware.
Number two suggestion, learn to beat grid. Then have a routine on how you add tracks to Traktor. There are a few threads here at the DJTT forums on organizing your collection that will help.
Boring suggestions I know, but knowing your hardware and software inside and out, and having an organized ready to play track collection will make learning everthing else easier.
To answer your question, I would stick to and learn the stock mapping first. Then you will have a basis for comparison to other maps, and can better determine if a map will fit into your work flow or if it is missing functions vital to how you play.
Thanks for the advice guys, yea will read the manual again (would love the DJTT dvd but shame you cant DL only shipped). Will focus on getting the beatgrid learnt first. Thanks for the advice about the stock map as well
Thanks I will check that out, I’m struggling with Beatgridding at the moment.
Read/Watched lots of guides but they all use different methods like on the snare or accapella or using cues, tuning defaults or doing manually or not etc got me a bit confused.
I’m trying to grid dnb/dubstep and hip hop any tips or less confusing methods would be great
Just have fun with it, and the more and more you use it, you will start hearing the music in a different way. This will help you beat grid a much better and the use of the metronome is great for getting everything in line too. Enjoy!
