How to connect and synchronize Traktor S2 MK3 and Maschine MK3?

This works if you are running 2.9 or earlier. That is the last version without master BPM drifting.

Also see the images in the article. that is Traktor Pro 1/2.

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To connect and synchronize your Traktor S2 MK3 and Maschine MK3, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Connect your Traktor S2 MK3 and Maschine MK3 to your computer using USB cables.
2. Launch Native Instruments' Native Access application on your computer and check that both devices have the latest firmware updates and drivers installed.
3. Open the Traktor software and navigate to the Preferences menu. Select "Controller Manager" and then "Add" to add a new controller. Download PDF
4. Choose "Maschine MK3" as the controller type and select "Traktor" as the device target.
5. Map the MIDI settings for your Maschine MK3 to correspond with the Traktor S2 MK3. You can do this by selecting "Learn" and then pressing the button or moving the fader on the Maschine MK3 that you want to map to the corresponding control on the Traktor S2 MK3.
6. Once all the MIDI settings are mapped, save your configuration and exit the Controller Manager.
7. Next, open the Maschine software and navigate to the Preferences menu. Under the "MIDI" tab, select "Maschine MK3" as the Input and Output device.
8. Ensure that both Traktor and Maschine are set to the same BPM, and then start playing a track in Traktor. The Maschine should now be synchronized with Traktor and the two devices should be working together.

By following these steps, you should be able to connect and synchronize your Traktor S2 MK3 and Maschine MK3 for a more efficient and creative workflow.

To connect and synchronize Traktor S2 MK3 and Maschine MK3, you can follow these steps:

1. Connect the devices: Ensure that both the Traktor S2 MK3 and Maschine MK3 are connected to your computer via USB cables. Make sure the drivers for both devices are properly installed.
2. Configure Traktor settings: Open the Traktor software and go to the Preferences or Settings menu. Under the Audio Setup section, select the Traktor S2 MK3 as your audio device.
3. Configure Maschine settings: Open the Maschine software and go to the Preferences or Settings menu. Under the Audio tab, select the Traktor S2 MK3 as your audio device. This ensures that both devices are using the same audio interface. coursecareers review
4. Set up MIDI synchronization: In the Traktor Preferences menu, go to the MIDI Setup section. Enable the "Traktor S2 MK3" as a MIDI input and output device.
5. In the Maschine Preferences menu, go to the MIDI tab. Enable the "Maschine MK3" as a MIDI input and output device.
6. Link the devices: On the Traktor S2 MK3 hardware, press the "Shift" button, followed by the "Sync" button. This activates the Traktor Sync mode.
7. On the Maschine MK3 hardware, press the "Shift" button, followed by the "Sync" button. This activates the Maschine Sync mode.
8. Once both devices are in sync mode, they should be connected and synchronized. This allows you to control Traktor's decks and effects using the Maschine MK3's pads and knobs.

Please note that the specific steps may vary slightly depending on the software versions and updates. It's always a good idea to consult the user manuals or documentation provided by the manufacturers for detailed instructions on connecting and synchronizing the devices.