Traktor re-boxing

Sorry about the extreem lack of quality in this post... But you get the picture. :)

Retro Traktors

After searching Google for some fresh info about Traktor I got this header: Traktor is the best MP3 DJ software. Opening the website made me laugh a bit. Talk about a retro website. Recommend updating.

Check out this website: dj-tips-and-tricks.com

This retro page wanted me to make this collage:

Traktor DJ Studio

Traktor DJ Studio 2

Traktor Final Scratch

Traktor Studio 3

Traktor Pro

Traktor S4

Denon DN-MC6000 release in December!

This awesome looking controller from Denon is being released December 1st. As far as Traktor Pro goes, this is probably the one controller top two controllers suited for the layout, though it's got some extra controller functions that are more geared towards Digital DJ. The S4 controller is made for the S4 software, but can also be used in MIDI mode and send MIDI signals to Traktor Pro. In my opinion this controller would be just as suited for Traktor Pro as the Kontrol S4.

Denon has always delivered high end products for the last 20 years. I guess this controller is no exception.

It is made to be mounted in a 19" rack and is suited for the dark nightclub environments with it's very good lighting distributions.

My conclusion will be that if you are looking for a four deck controller for Traktor Pro. I would have to try this controller before I chose a controller, but it would still be a tough choice between the S4 and the DN-MC6000.

Go to Denon DJ for more information

BEATunes

Beatunes logo

Last week digitaldjtips.com wrote about the Itunes plugin called TuneUp. This week they deliver yet another cool review of a pretty essensial tool for DJs who organize their tracks in Itunes. I said last week that I'm most likely to start organizing because of TuneUp. This plugin seals the deal.

This software focus on what's important for DJs like Key, BPM, Genres and coverart.

Use this software to keep a good consistency, analyse your tracks and create, maintain and even autogenerate playlists.

Read more here

Traktor Kontrol S4 Tutorial

This is probably one the best Traktor Kontrol S4 Tutorials online. It's made by the guys at DubSpot which is a DJ school / workshop sittuated in New Your. pretty high end school for DJs and producers.


PART I: Mixer & Decks

PART II: Sample decks & Effects

PART III: Snap, Quantize & Loop recorder

Diver update: Audio 8/4/2 DJ, S4 and X1

November 16th Native Instruments released new drivers for all their products in the Audio X DJ range, the Kontrol S4 and Kontrol X1. Make sure to have the latest driver installed at all times. You can download the driver by using the Service Center or go directly to the driver download below. I recommend using the service center to check for updates regularly.

Download latest driver:

Audio 8 DJ

Audio 4 DJ

Audio 2 DJ

Kontrol X1

Kontrol S4

Be safe and stabile!

Software update: Controller Editor 1.3.2

Controller editor is the software that makes it possible for us to get an overview and edit the standard midi layout for the Native Instruments controllers. The new version 1.3.2 was released 17.11.2010 and include some new features that are long over due.

New features in versjon 1.3.2:

* Brings Support for Traktor Kontrol S4

* Brings Multi Controller Support for Traktor Kontrol X1

Download it directly here

Super sad fact:
You can't edit the excisting version of S4 mapping to Traktor and there are no standard copies of it either. So if you want to make your own S4 mapping, you have to start from scratch. Good luck.