Native Instruments announced Monday the release of Traktor Kontrol S4, an integrated hardware and software DJ solution aimed at pro DJs. The package includes a dual turntable control surface along.

A Guide to the Best Traktor Controllers Need help finding the best Traktor controller for your needs? This is a comprehensive guide for Traktor Kontrol: a line of hardware for DJs by Native Instruments designed to integrate perfectly with Traktor software. Reading this guide should give you a solid understanding of how the hardware works, the types of workflows available, and what devices best suit your needs. This is not meant to be an overall walkthrough of the Traktor Pro 2 software. Want to learn Traktor?

Check out by DJ Courses Online. When referring to Native Instruments hardware, “Kontrol” typically references a hardware/software combination that works together to provide an intuitive interface. Atari 5200 emulator mac. In the DJ’s case, we’re referring to Traktor Kontrol, though many producers also enjoy the series of keyboards.

Kontrol Concepts Lets take a moment to discuss a few of the features involved in a typical Traktor setup. Visual Feedback Native Instruments is very focused on providing tight integration between hardware and software, and providing a smart interface for humans like us to do a lot of multi-tasking in a small space. In some cases (such as the S8, S5, and D2), this involves the combination of a high resolution screen and touch-capacitive controls. In these systems, when you touch certain parts of the controller, the screen will change to accommodate whatever you’re trying to do. For example, touching one of the FX knobs causes panels to slide down and show you the exact changes you’re making to that parameter.

If you want to see the length of your loop setting before actually engaging it, simply touch the loop knob and the number pops over the screen. Twist the knob left or right to change the loop length, and then push it down to engage the loop. Even in screen-less devices like the Kontrol S4 or or the F1 (Remix Deck controller), there is still a high level of visual feedback. This comes in the form of multi-color RGB backlit pads, LED number displays, etc.

This type of integration, with focus on user experience, is a Native Instruments specialty. For many, this attention to detail is an appealing reason to operate within the Traktor ecosystem. Traktor Decks There are several ways to handle individual Decks within Traktor, depending on your type of workflow: In an all digital system, the playing and mixing is typically done internally, and DJs often allow the computer to maintain tempo using the “Sync” function (though it is not required). A DVS-style system involves using turntables with timecode records (or CDJs in HID mode) to control your digital music. You can customize your workflow to land anywhere along the spectrum.