For example: 2m works great with 2d OR 11m with 11d, and so on. a minor track (m) can be mixed with a major track (d) so long as the numerical value is the same – This will change the mood, from melancholy to happy, or vice versa if you go the other way.There are only 2 things really to keep in mind when using Traktor’s harmonic mixing tools:
I like keeping things simple! How to Best Use Harmonic Mixing in Traktor In the interests of simplicity, we will not be going into the actual chord representation, because we really don’t need to. The numbers represent the actual notation of the chords, also known as tonic scale (the tone).These chords are a little more melancholy, creating a deeper mood. These chords are happy sounding and have an uplifting energy. Once they are analyzed the key column will populate with letters and numbers such as 1d, 1m, 2d, 2m, 3m, 3d, and so on, right through to 12. You can set Traktor to analyze them upon import, or as you play them, or you can select sections of tracks to analyze all at once. This means adding them to your collection as the key information will not be read directly from an iTunes playlist. Traktor has key analysis built right in to the software yet operates slightly differently to Mixed in Key. Before you can see the key of your tracks in Traktor, you must first analyze them. Just because you’ve heard of it however, doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve began to implement it into your DJ Sets. We’ve already touched on Mixed in Key, but haven’t yet delved into Harmonic Mixing with Traktor, so now is the time. I f you’re a DJ and you haven’t heard of Harmonic Mixing, then you’ve likely been living in a cave.