# Traktor Pro 4 Sound vs. other Devices

**URL:** https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-pro-4-sound-vs-other-devices/154877
**Category:** DJ Software & Apps
**Created:** [June 13, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-pro-4-sound-vs-other-devices/154877 "2026-06-13T19:46:06Z")
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### Author: ![MorrisDE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/73ab20/32.png) [@MorrisDE](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MorrisDE)
#### Post date: [June 13, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-pro-4-sound-vs-other-devices/154877/1 "2026-06-13T19:46:07Z")

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Hi everyone,

I’m hearing a consistent difference between original audio files and Traktor Pro 4 playback/recordings.

To my ears, Traktor sounds smoother and more homogenized. Different tracks seem to lose some of their individual character, especially in the bass and highs. As a result, tracks feel more similar to each other and there is less contrast and energy compared to the original files.

What’s interesting is that I hear this not only during playback in Traktor, but also in recordings made with Traktor’s internal recorder.

I’ve already ruled out:

- Auto Gain (ON/OFF)
- Key Lock / Master Tempo
- Limiter
- Different EQ models
- FX and Mixer FX

Setup:

- Traktor Pro 4
- Reloop Terminal Mix 2
- ASIO driver
- Mostly 320 kbps MP3s

Has anyone experienced something similar or knows of any settings that could explain it?

Thanks!