Installation

Firmware & Drivers

Firmware: Update the firmware of the unit to the latest version from Native Instruments website.
Drivers (for Windows only) : Install the latest Traktor Kontrol Z1 MK2 ASIO drivers from Native Instruments website.
No drivers are required for Mac OS computers

VirtualDJ Setup

Download and install VirtualDJ from our Downloads Page
(in case you have not done already)

Once VirtualDJ is launched, a Login Window will appear. Please login with your preferred method from the ones provided.

A Pro Infinity, a Pro Subscription or a Kontrol Z1 MK2 Plus License is required to fully use the Native Instruments Kontrol Z1 MK2.
Without any of the above Licenses, the controller will operate for 10 minutes each time you restart VirtualDJ.
Buy a license

A detection window will appear next verifying proper connection with the Kontrol Z1 MK2.

Click on the "Kontrol Z1 MK2" button in order VirtualDJ to apply the pre-defined audio configuration for your device.

Click to OK.

The unit is now ready to operate.

MIDI Operation

The unit should be visible in the CONTROLLERS tab of Config. The factory default Mapping offers the functions described in this Manual, however those can be adjusted to your needs via VDJ Script actions.



Find more details at VDJ Pedia

AUDIO Setup

The unit has a pre-defined Audio setup and a special button in the AUDIO tab of Config to provide that.



For further software settings please refer to the Manuals of VirtualDJ.