KRK launch Headphones

KRK has been making monitors for 25 years and I use them myself for DJing. Using studio monitor for DJing really gives away all your errors and is a great way to find flaws in your mixing techniques.
For a studio monitor manufacturer to launch a headsphones series is a good sign when it comes to the quality of the product. They are expected to keep their headphones as high end as their monitors

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Traktor Duo vs. Pro

There is a review posted on digitaldjtips.com with a comparisson of Traktor Duo and Traktor Pro.

A pretty nice review with alot of good pointers to the fact that Traktor Duo is a pretty sweet deal for those of you who are just using Traktor to mix two tracks together.

I mostly use five effects and two of them are not included in the Duo package. (Beatmasher 2, Gate, Delay, Turntable FX,

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DJ Qbert gives technical tips.

I've been getting som feedback that you might want regular segments, so Mondays will now be Youtube-day! I'll look through youtube and find some cool tips on DJing in general and share it, so while I'm finishing a couple of touches on my Traktor Kontrol S4 Mapping for Traktor Pro (teaser), you can take a look at the cool videos on how to setup turntables and mixers from the all mighty DJ Q-bert.

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Traktor Bible

For those of you that are not familiar with the Traktor Bible you should probably check it out ASAP.
It's the holy grale for newbies and gives in depth description of everything you need to know and probably don't even want to know about Traktor.

They are extremly good at updating it and you can now get alot of cool material on the S4 allready!

Also they have some great free software available

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Black Friday Special offers!!!

If you want a nice deal! Do it now! ONLY ON THIS SUNDAY! November 28.

Check it out here

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What?

I found this sign posted right next door. Seriously... I can't understand
why my neighbours have the need to put up a sign to let us know about
their childrens mental capabilities... Or does the sign contain a
deeper message? You tell me!

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Traktor re-boxing

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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How to Sync Ableton Live and Traktor

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Kontrol S4 Midi mode

Hitting Shift + Browse button on your S4 controller sets it to "MIDI mode". This makes it possible to controll another applications then Traktor S4 with the Native Instruments Kontrol S4 controller! :) Fancy.

PS:
It's should in theory disable the HID controlls, but that's not the case for all the buttons. So there are some bugs that hopefully NI will fix a software upgrade in the near future.

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Pete Tong on Traktor S4

DJ superstar Pete Tong from BBC Radio 1 has been one of Traktors supporters for a couple of years. He got into Traktor after having observed Richie Hawtin perform on Traktor and said to him self that this is how DJing should be.
The now 50 year old DJ is also a Traktor Addict and is performing regularly on Traktor Kontrol S4. He also got two white edition KONTROL X1 for his 50th birthday.

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Skratchworx X1 Review

In the midst of the storm about Kontrol S4, the very vinyl friendly Skratchworx.com did their review of the Traktor Kontrol X1. It's a pretty thurough walkthrough of this amazing product from Native Instruments.

Read it here

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Mixed in Key competition

Only 7 days left in the Mixed In Key competition!!

"Upload your mix now for a chance to win an amazing $3,000 Event Opal speaker system, fresh copies of Ableton Suite 8 and Serato Scratch Live. The prizes are massive. "

So if you win the competition you might get a fantastic speaker system or an awsome software called Abelton. If you loose you'll get a free copy of Serato Scratch Live.

Go to:

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Win Technics 1210s!

Skratchworx has a pretty cool contest going. Tick a box and win Technics.

Well... Tick A box is an understatement. It's more like a couple of dosine, but it's worth it. Maybe your feedback can make someone make a more informed descision on what DJ gear to produce in the future. I'm looking forward to seeing the results of the survey.

More info
Participate now!
Click here

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DJ Techtools opens store

DJ Techtools opens a store in Huntington Beach, California. Pretty cool for the guys at DJ Techtools. Congratz! Hope the sales will overgo all your expextations.
Read all about it

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For the X-1 users

For those of you that use the X1 controller and not very well versed in midi mapping in Traktor, you can get alot of presets and tips from the Native Instruments X1 user library. :)

There are alot of nice mappings that might help you improve your performance.

Check it out here

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TuneUp for Itunes

I saw this software a while back and thought: YES! Finaly! Then I forgot the product name and never got around to to find it again, but now that DigitalDJTips.com did a review of it I downloaded the software and I'm happy to say that I will from now on use Itunes to organize my tunes, but still use Traktor to organize my playlists.

It's a pretty easy and cheap software when you take into

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First impressions on Traktor Kontrol S4

Just wanted to quickly post my first impressions of the Traktor Kontrol S4.

First thought: WOW! Awsome quality and really nice layout.
(The jogwheels are just amazingly tight and responsive. Even more then I anticipated, and I had pretty high expectations.)
Secound thoughts: Why isn't the sampler working like I want it to? And then I got a bit frustrated.

The first thing I did was to install

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Traktor Kontrol S4 Unboxing

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Traktor mapping for Novation Dicer

DJ Techtools made a nice mapping for Novation Dicer, the midi controller with the engenious format that fits on your turntables.

Click here to read more

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The Mouth

Tim Exile who made also gave us The Finger (haha) has together with Native Instruments made a new gadget to add to NIs massive Effects/Synth/Plugin arsenal. The newest gadget in their arsenal is The Mouth.

Both The Finger and The Mouth could be nice tools to have if you are a DJ. Either for making live effects or your very own Voice promo samples. This could be usefull if you do radio shows and

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Update version 1.2.7

The 1.2.7 update for Traktor (all versions except S4) is now available for download via the usual channels. Below is the list of changes.


New functionality:
Resolution for "tempo" parameter increased
Optional "Snap" mouse mode enabled for Traktor Duo / Traktor Scratch Duo

Fixes:
Caching and waveform display issues with AAC files fixed
Startup crash on system sample rate mismatch fixed

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Zany Dance Valley 2010

Another promovideo for Traktor. :) Hardstyle!
PS: Don't turn it up to loud...



Haha... Haven't heard music like this in a LOOOOONG time. Brings me back to the 90s when the hardcore and rave scene actually was quite popular. I though it didn't excist any more. Got to hand it to the Dutch to keep a genre like this alive... Don't sound like it's changed much, but it's nice to see something has

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Hardware guide updated

I've updated the hardware guide with a very long list of links to controllers and mixers for Traktor.
Now with over 65 90 links to the gear that is suited for Traktor. I'll update with som additional info in time, but for now you can enjoy the list +++.

Check out the guide!

Something missing? Comment or send me a mail.

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New 4 MIDI LOOP Controller

Here's an Idea:
Why not make a controller where EVERY button is available for all decks at all time?

Here's an actual product: 4MidiLoop



I wrote about the earlier model of the 4MidiLoop controller a couple of weeks ago and it's a controller designed for using timecode media and then support you with every other function in Traktor available.
It's back in a new version which is even more

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My S4 at foreign customs!

Hopefully the Norwegian Customs won't use too much time looking through the S4. It has been registered there twise now, so I'm hoping to see the delivery note within the next day or so. Getting really impatient!! Got a gig this weekend and I'm hoping that I'll have it up and running by then.

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"Ozzy" DJ Routine on Traktor Kontrol S4 by Ean Golden

The line between musicians and DJs are getting pretty blury. The S4 will make it possible for alot of people to get creative. THIS is what digital DJing is all about.



Explained:


So now I need a foot pedal... :)

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S4 review from DJ Techtools

If you haven't read the DJ Techtools review of the S4 yet... You should. :)
It's not written by Ean, since he is one of the persons behind this work of art and thus bias.
Makkus Rovito who was the tech editor for Remix Magazine the last 10 years did the review and he is a Torque user so it's a pretty genuine piece.

Read it here...

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Keeping your music safe (2/3): Backing up

For an overview: Go to Part 1.

In this part we'll run through all the things you need to do to keep your music backed up with the different methods of back-up and look at some pros and cons to the different methods.
Manual backup


The simple prosidure of copy paste
can suddenly become your saviour.
This is a simple copy and replace function and it can create some problems. There are a couple

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Kontroll S4 is all around!

Everybody's talking about it. It's all over every page. The buzz is massive!
My controller is shipped! Probably stuck in Norwegian customs. My very own S4 controller is just around the corner. I can't wait! I CAN'T WAIT! Stop the torture! In the mean while I just have to do with looking at other people having fun with it... Check this out:

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Ultimate Gear review!

Digital DJ Tips did it! The total buyers guide for midi controllers. :)
They've reviewed 36 controllers that are out there and very hot at the moment.
I'll do some reading and see if I agree with their assessment sinse they probably didn't take Traktor into concideration when making it.

>> Click here to see the full Guide <<

Just got back from vacation (got baked and removed some deamons).
But

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On vacation...

I'm currently on vacation in Spain with my wife and to my suprise they had a DJ store in this tiny village. I had to pay them a visit and to see if they had any cool DJ gear on display.Sadly they didn't have any of the new Traktor controllers, but the Denon DN-HC1000S for Serato was on display.The weight of the unit was quite alot and it looked really solid. The buttons reminded of the NI Traktor

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New soundcard from Reloop!

Reloop launches a new 24 bit, 96 kHz, ultra portable, four channel soundcard called Reloop Play.

Good specs and pretty smart two modes function for either mixer or stand alone mode. By using a jack to RCA you'll get the same prosibility with other four channel soundcards like Native Instruments Audio 2 DJ, but this is just smarter... and it looks pretty cool.




FEATURESUltra portable 4-channel

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