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Record your set in Traktor Pro.

Traktor Pro 4 includes a built-in Audio Recorder that captures your mix straight to an audio file on disk, and Traktor Pro 3 has the same recorder in the same place. Set the recording folder and source under Preferences, then press Record in the Audio Recorder panel. Plan and sequence your set in Vibes first so every recording session starts with a clear roadmap.

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Vibes Set Designer canvas showing a sequenced set ready for recording

Build your set in Vibes, then hit record in Traktor with a plan in hand.

Record your set in Traktor Pro, step by step.

Traktor Pro 4 has a built-in Audio Recorder (called the Mix Recorder in Preferences) that writes your mix to a file without any extra software. Here is how to set it up and start capturing.

01

Open the Audio Recorder panel

In Traktor Pro 4, click the tape (cassette) icon in the Global Section at the top of the interface to display the Audio Recorder panel. The Global Section is the central header area containing the Master Control, FX panels, Loop Recorder, and Audio Recorder. The tape icon swaps the right-hand slot of that header between FX Unit 2 and the Audio Recorder, so if FX Unit 2 is sitting there, one click brings the recorder up. If the whole header is hidden, turn on Show Global Section under Preferences > Global Settings before you go looking for the icon.

02

Set your recording folder and file options

Go to Preferences > Mix Recorder > File > Directory to choose where Traktor saves your recordings. This is separate from the music library path under File Management. In the same Mix Recorder section you can set a filename prefix and a Split File at Size value (up to 2048 MB) so long sessions split automatically. Recordings get large, so leave room on the drive and convert to MP3 afterwards if you need smaller files.

03

Select your recording source

In Preferences > Mix Recorder, set Source to Internal to capture Traktor's master output (internal mixer mode). If you are recording a live hardware input through an external mixer, set Source to External and under External Input choose the input channel you assigned in Preferences > Input Routing.

04

Hit record and monitor your levels

Press the Record button in the Audio Recorder panel to start capturing. Watch the recording meter inside the panel and use the Audio Recorder's own GAIN knob (not the Master Control volume) to keep peaks out of the red. Press Record again to stop and save the file. To split into a new file without stopping playback, press the CUT button instead. Traktor saves the file automatically to the directory you set in Mix Recorder preferences.

The catch

Traktor's Audio Recorder captures audio well, but it gives you no help planning which tracks to play, in what order, or how they will flow together before you hit record.

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Track 002 by Artist B

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Track 004 by Artist D

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Track 001 by Artist A

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Where Vibes fits

Walk into every recording session with a finished plan.

Vibes does not record audio, but Set Designer lets you map out your entire set before you open Traktor. Sequence tracks by BPM, key, and vibe, then export the playlist directly into Traktor so your crates are waiting when you press record.

See how it works
Set Designer canvas: arrange tracks visually, check BPM flow and Camelot key compatibility across every transition before you record
Vibe and energy tagging: know exactly which tracks match the energy arc you want, from opener to peak time to closer
Track Pairs: save proven transitions so you can repeat them confidently in your recorded take
Export to Traktor NML: write your planned set as a playlist directly into Traktor so you are not hunting for tracks mid-recording

Organize in Vibes, export to Traktor Pro.

Your playlists, tags, ratings, and cue points travel back to the gear you play on, so nothing you do in Vibes is locked away.

Track 001 by Artist A

Track 001

Artist A

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3A
Track 002 by Artist B

Track 002

Artist B

124
5B
Track 003 by Artist C

Track 003

Artist C

132
8A
Vibes App
Playlists
Vibes
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Euphoric
Melancholic
Mysterious
Peaceful
Playful
Tense
Function
Arrangement
Sets
Club Night 12/28
NYE Closing Set
Rooftop 01/04

Frequently asked questions

The honest answers, including the trade-offs.

No. Vibes is a library prep and organization tool, not a live mixer or recorder. You still need Traktor Pro 4 to actually capture the audio. Vibes helps you plan and sequence your set beforehand so the recording session itself goes smoothly. The recording lands as one long file. If you saved a cue sheet alongside it, the CUE splitter cuts it back into individual tracks.
Traktor writes recordings to the directory set under Preferences > Mix Recorder > File > Directory. By default that is the Music > Traktor > Recordings folder under your user folder, but you can point it anywhere, including an external drive. The files also show up under the Audio Recordings node in the Traktor Browser. Leave enough disk space, and use the Prefix and Split File at Size options in the same section to keep long sessions tidy.
You can start and stop the Audio Recorder at any point during your session. Each time you stop and restart, Traktor creates a new file. This lets you capture individual segments or split a long recording into separate takes without leaving Traktor.
The same way as in Traktor Pro 4. Traktor Pro 3 has the same Audio Recorder: click the tape icon in the Global Section to show the recorder panel, set the directory and source under Preferences > Mix Recorder, then press Record. Use the recorder's own GAIN knob to keep the recording meter out of the red, and press Record again to stop and save the file.

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The import worked perfectly. Have created several sets now and my life is so much easier
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