Getting started with the Traktor MX2: a step-by-step guide

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Just received your brand new Traktor MX2 and not sure where to go from here? New to the world of DJing, and excited to get mixing? Fear not, getting started is easy. Mastering the art of the ones and twos… not so much. The following words will guide you through setting up your new controller, understanding how it’s connected, what else you’ll need, and playing your first tracks.

The Traktor MX2 is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of selecting, cueing, and blending music, with scope to expand your skills and explore more expert techniques such as using stem files, scratching, or harmonic mixing...

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