“native instruments traktor audio 6” from juno.co.uk
Because it is obviously my fault I can’t get it refunded.
I’m new to mixing and have been using a USB controller, but recently got a pair of 1210s and a mixer is on the way (Behringer DJX 750). So what I want to know is: is there a way for me to connect my turn tables to the Komplete Audio 6 and mix tunes through timecodes in Traktor?
tl;dr How/can I use turntables with Komplete Audio 6
Distance selling laws, you can just send it back for a refund. If they argue, claim against them via your bank or PayPal, depending on how you paid; you’ll get the money back instantly. Law’s on your side here bro
Why are you saying it’s not possible to plug the turn tables to the Komplete Audio 6, the Hardware it’s practically the same, only big difference are Inputs and Outputs.
I made the same “mistake” as you and nowadays I Dj with the Komplete Audio 6, although I don’t use Turntables.
I would suggest you look for the Inputs needed to plug your Turntables (sorry never ever used ones ). Komplete Audio has 2 balanced line (1/4" TRS), you may have some trouble with not having phono inputs but there are some solutions for this.
As for Outputs there is no problem, Komplete Audio 6 has Four balanced analog outputs, you just need a cable that goes from (1/4" TRS) to RCA.
So you can go either way, trying to get the Traktor Audio 6 or solving the non phono Inputs on the Komplete Audio 6.
So Good luck hope this helps.
Tell us what did you do in the end.
You’d basically need a pair of phono to line converters, and a pair of balancers, and then take the output from those into the Komplete Audio 6. In short, it’s a hell of a lot of work (and expensive) just to get it working; I’d take it back and get a different interface instead.
Saying “it doesn’t support timecode” is just stupid; it’s an in/out interface, the hardware is irrelevent… timecode support comes from the software.
You can’t use Traktor Timecode with the Komplete Audio 6. Suggesting additional equipment in order to do so is much more stupid as even with it all, you still can’t use the interface.
As long as the purchase wasn’t made too long ago they should accept the return, get the Traktor A6 interface - not just “any in/out interface” - and it’ll work fine.
Well you’ve already pointed out that the Komplete has no unbalanced line-ins which is reason enough.
NI also blocks any non-certified sound cards from working with timecode, just like Serato does with their SL boxes.
I haven’t looked much into workaround methods but I would guess that Traktor checks the USB Hardware ID code (visible in Device Manager for Windows users) of the interface it is using to see if it’s on the certified list.
The whole Traktor Scratch certification thing is just a scare tactic; any 4-input (or theoretically a 2-input in mono) solution will work, whether it’s a proper 4 in / 4 out interface, or just the microphone input of your laptop and one of those crappy USB dongles.
Post a video of you using an “Aggregate Audio Device” as a working Traktor Scratch 2.6.0 soundcard then?
If you have the technical know-how to trick the software into thinking you have a different audio device connected then fair enough. Older versions of Traktor were less strict on this so it was much easier to get any sound card working (the thread linked is from 2009!).
On the last page there’s a shot of a guy using 2.5 and an M-Audio Connectiv; gimme a sec though, and I’ll set up Timecode through my phone just to confirm it works with 2.6 (don’t have any timecode vinyls or CDs here as I’m a MIDI-only guy).
If you’re not a timecode user how can you be so sure what does and does not work for timecode?
The Connectiv user already admitted to using a hacked version of Traktor. Not something you’d want to rely on live gigs surely?
BTW If any of you are actually able to setup a timecode rig using a 3rd party audio interface with a LEGIT version of Traktor, please by all means make a video and spread the word.
Send it back. You’ll want Traktor Scratch Pro, I assume. It comes with the TA6. It does not come with the K6.
Hardware wise, your K6 isn’t Scratch certified because it doesn’t have any turntable pre-amps. You’d need a turntable preamp RIAA to line level converter for each deck. They’re about £25 each and quite bulky. All for something that is not Scratch certified.
I can’t get it refunded.
So i’m gunna lose what? 50 quid cause its second hand now? 
). Komplete Audio has 2 balanced line (1/4" TRS), you may have some trouble with not having phono inputs but there are some solutions for this.
