The TRAKTOR Display is Freezing / Stuttering (macOS)

Symptom

During playback on Mac computers, the TRAKTOR waveform and other components of the software GUI freeze or stutter. If you are using TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 / S5 / D2 controllers, their displays will be equally affected.

Causes

  • The sensitivity of the Touch Bar of MacBook Pro models is interfering with the TRAKTOR software operation.
  • The macOS screen saver becomes active.
  • The user shifts screens using the macOS Spaces function

Solutions

1. If you are using a MacBook with a touchbar, disable the 'App Control' Touch Bar settings as explained below:

  1. Go to your Mac System Preferences > Keyboard.
  2. In the Keyboard tab, select Expanded Control Strip next to Touch Bar shows.
    Additionally, select Show F1, F2, etc. Keys next to Press Fn key to.
    Touch_Bar_settings.png

2. Disable the macOS screen saver in System Preferences > Desktop & Screen Saver.

3. Avoid switching Spaces when operating your TRAKTOR KONTROL device.