Being the Only Traktor DJ in a Serato World – Why Is It So Hard with CDJs and Pioneer Mixers?

dershan
dershan Member Posts: 3 Newcomer
in Traktor Software & Hardware

I’m not sure if choosing Traktor as a hip-hop DJ was a mistake back then. All my colleagues use Serato, typically with two CDJs and either a DJM S7 or S11. For me, one of Traktor’s biggest issues is the lack of true plug-and-play functionality. There are always challenges—having to rewire setups, troubleshoot connections, and deal with the fact that you can’t just plug in via USB and start playing with 2 CDJs and a DJM S7, S9 or S11 like others do and can…

This is by far the biggest frustration I have with Traktor. It would be a dream if it allowed for seamless plug-and-play functionality, just like my colleagues experience with Serato. Despite this, I have zero interest in switching to Serato because I’m genuinely impressed with Traktor Pro overall.

Or is there a solution? Who else is facing the same problem? Who can help?

Thnx!

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  • LostInFoundation
    LostInFoundation Member Posts: 5,280 Expert

    The answer to your title question is itself in your title: because it’s a Serato world ☺️

  • dershan
    dershan Member Posts: 3 Newcomer

    True – but I’m not trying to debate popularity. I’m trying to figure out: How can I make Traktor work in a world built around Serato and Pioneer plug-and-play setups?
    Just tired of feeling like I’m hacking my way through every gig while others just show up and play.

    Is there any setup or workflow that makes Traktor more club-ready for this?

  • LostInFoundation
    LostInFoundation Member Posts: 5,280 Expert
    edited 12:14PM

    Probably one solution is having your own setup which you can trust (everything already tested/set up/prepared/reliable to avoid the “Why did the connections to the existing boot gears work last time and now not? Let’s open Settings, check connections,…” moments) and just rely on a single audio cable going to the mixer already in use (which, at this point, you will not even touch anymore, once the correct channel fader is raised).

    But be sure that the club has the turntables dust covers available, otherwise you won’t have any place on which laying down your setup without destroying very expensive turntable needles

  • Quade
    Quade Member Posts: 262 Advisor

    I am happy how I setup my gear.

    Last night, the owner got the CDJ900 & it's was seamless.

    I already had my laptop already setup & asked the DJ on set during his set, just to ensure that the cd players are set correctly

    Switching between USB & Link does not affect my laptop setup.

    I am a Hip-hop DJ & love it.

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