Innofader on Kontrol S4

When the protocols went from MIDI to HID on some hardware controllers (like the Native Instruments Kontrol S4) the signals got quick enough for using controllers to effective do all aspects of scratching on a controller from transport control to cross fader cutting.
The cross fader on the S4 is more than good enough for my use, but for those of you out there who use the cross fader active and

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Loop recorder in Traktor Pro 2

Personally I don't use the loop recorder very much, but I guess that if one is to create some Live remixing or beeing a background DJ for a rap artist or even a band, the looprecorder could be pretty usefull. I know my buddy Jaycobson uses the looprecorder for recording small loops which he bashes out on his Roland HandSonic drumpads.

This is a pretty neat walkthrough of how to use the loop

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DIY Turntable?

It's a bit crude, but if all else fails. Get your Walkman out and get creative!

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Traktor Scratch MK II

Turntablists
beware: Traktor is back with yet an improvement to their already top of the
class Digital Vinyl System.







This time
they’ve upped the quality and feel of the vinyl so it has got an even more
authentic feel. A regular DJ (like myself) that does use scratch a lot probably
won’t notice that much difference, because it is already pretty tight, but the
really hardcore

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Automatic Beat Sync

First up: I believe that matching the BPMs and blending two tracks together is the most important skill of a DJ. Off cause playing the right music at the right time and looking like you’re having a good time is more value added skills if you look at it from a clubs perspective, but to call oneself a DJ and not be able to “beatmix” doesn’t add up in my book. (This is the rule of thumb for all

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Revisit: Shortcuts for the prep!

One of the very important things to do before any gig is to do run through of your music collection and do the picks for the night. You sit down with Traktor, Go to the Track Collection and start running through the list. This might take alot of time as you probably got alot of tracks in there and during this routine it is REALY imporant to be efficient! I've created an efficient shortcut setup

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Problems with Traktor Pro 2.1.1 and Kontrol S4

I've downloaded the latest update for Traktor Pro 2 (2.1.1) and tried it out this weekend. There are a couple of new features that I've enjoyed (like the keying of samples and selecting which to process by effects), but there is also a great setback when it comes to the general performance of the software.
I tried out the software on the internal soundcard before I did my gig and didn't

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Misconceptions about Traktor by Serato DJs

I recently visited New York and LA and almost every DJ there used Serato, so I had to ask what the deal was and what they knew of Traktor. The answers I got varied from the standard "It's for house DJs" to "It's for beginners only".

I noticed that the DJs at Empire Hotell, New York used Serato. I didn't think very much about the platform at that time cause the guy was on fire. However, when the

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Some details on the Traktor Pro 2.1.1 Release

The 2.1.1 is now available for download and has been running as beta for some time now. There are a bunch of upgrades that I've listen in the previous posting, but I would like to take time to talk about some of the new features.

Open the Native Instruments Control Center or go to http://www.native-instruments.com/updates and download the update.

• Support for multi-core processors


This is a

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Traktor Pro 2 update 2.1.1

Support for TRAKTOR KONTROL S2
Support for Multi-Core processors
Keylock, FX Enable and Headphone Cueing per Sample Slot
Automatic Jogwheel Calibration for S4 and S2 Jogwheels
ID3 v2.3 compatibility
Improved display of Waveform
Improved cueing accuracy of CD timecode
Improved Phase Meter readability
Added optional Mixer Headroom
Improved Main Level Meter
Improved Setup Wizard
Added option

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New sampler functions in next Traktor Pro 2 release

I was looking at the video in which Ean Golden explain his S2 demo video and noticed that he had on the sampler decks some new buttons which I can't find in my newly updated Traktor version (2.0.3).




On each sampler there is a Key, FX and Cue button. The play button is also changed to show what type of sample it is... In this case one shot.
Since Ean now is a NI insider I guess he's got the

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Secrets of Ean Golden's "Breaking the Silence" S2 demo

Ean Golden shares his secrets for the NI Kontrol S2 demo video! :)



Now this is probably the best demo I've heard from Ean and I really enjoyed the cool features that they've done. He is extreemly good at using controllers in a different way to create awesome results.

A more in depth article on the topic is also available at DJ TECHTOOLS . COM

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New Pioneer controller for Traktor

Pioneer Pro
delivers has for a long time been the standard for CD-DJing for about 15 years
after taking the lead on Denon in the late 90s. I believe they are one of the
best hardware produces on the market and their latest teaser video of a new
product shows a whole new approach to their designs. The minimalistic design
with smooth lines is looking pretty great and I like the angled stand

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DJ Techtools getting a new design

DJ Techtools is down for the moment while upgrading their design.
I noticed Ean was hiering on Linked In just recently, so I guess they're expanding.
Looking forward to it!

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Scratch Live VS Traktor Scratch

I might be bias in this debate, but I have to comment on what DJ
Techtools wrote on the topic. The latest article is very politically correct,
in the fact that it’s not appointing any winner, but it’s clear that in total
it all seems to leans towards Native Instruments. When it comes to Audio
Interface, MIDI and Effects Traktor clearly takes the win.

Even through, as the article says in the

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Traktor Kontrol S2 is here!

So I've lately been asked by alot of new DJs and old DJs that want to get into the digital DJ scene what they should buy. The answer is pretty simple: Traktor Kontrol S4... That's untill today.
Traktor Kontrol S2 is the S4s little brother and is PERFECT for those who want to get into the digital DJing. My oh my what a product.

Price point of $599 with a full version of Traktor Pro 2 is pretty

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Xtreme Mapping for Traktor

Not much has happened on the Traktor Scene lately, but then DJ Techtools writes about this bad boy that will make alot of you MIDI freaks out there very happy. Even though the posibilities for mapping in Traktor is pretty large, the interface for creating the mappings are filled with alot of annoying quirks.

This tool is a stand alone application that is supposed to have fixed alot of the

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50.000 hits!

I not exactly an AMAZING number, but I've got about 200 readers every day and over the last couple of months it's been pretty much flattening out. Yesterday the counter passed 50.000!
To celebrate my continuing effort to spread the good word on the amazing world of digital DJing and TRAKTOR!

Show your support by clicking my LIKE on my newly Facebook page! Cheers!

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DubSpot gives us some good advice

This is DJ Shiftee. He's very skilled and down right hilarious.


The DubSpot guys gives us some wise words on how to DJ. They brush on stuff like what to play when warming up, preparation, keeping up with technology and some mixing tips.

Read it by clicking here

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Cleaning music libraries

The topic of cleaning your music library is pretty hot at the moment. I started the work of running through my music a while back, just after I started Digital DJ Tips wrote an article on the topic and now DJ Techtools has posted an article with a couple of tips to sort your music. DJ Techtools also posted a couple of articles some time a go on this and I thought that it would be helpfull for

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Win a Kontrol S4

This competition is quite simple.
Just write the answer to a pretty simple question and your name, send it all to wintraktor@native-instruments.com and wait for the draw.

JOIN THE COMPETITION

PS: Answer is written in the comments below on the competition site.

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Harmonic mixing

Found this great run through of harmonic mixing using Mixed in Key by DubSpot. Enjoy

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Creat loops for Traktor in Machine... Smart...

This tutorial shows you how to quickly use Machine to create loops to use in the sampler section in Traktor.

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Simply a mindblowing creation!

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Pioneer DJM-T1 review

As the DJ-scene
moves more and more into the digital age and controllers take a larger part of
a DJ setup, the question is where does the mixer fit in and how does it evolve
to still be an essential part of the setup? Enter the next step in Mixers:
Built-in soundcard and buttons for application control. I believe that this
type of mixers will be more and more seen in clubs all over the world in

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Is you soundcard buzzing?

Is your soundcard making alot of unnecessary noise?
Some times the AC adaptor to your computer can create some unwanted noise that sounds terrible. The reason for this can be quite many, but I've learned that some laptops are better on this then others. Right now I'm using a high end laptop from HP and I've changed the power supply to the one that's for the docking stations. It's quite alot

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New layout and new features

I figured the old dark and gloomy design was out of date and updated my blog with a much more viewer friendly and brighter layout.
The result is actually that more people click on more links, so thank you everyone for reading on.

Also there is a new feature that makes it possible to schedule posts. Most news are posted at once, but videos that I find about and other gems makes me able to make

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Beatgridding in Traktor

This is a must read for any Traktor users!



10 Tips For Perfect Beatgridding

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Dj PowerTools from DJ Techtools

I think this can be a new trend, and I'm definitely jumping on.
With all the new time that track collections, playlists, sync and visual assistance that now free up time for finding tracks, cuing up and beat matching this can be something to fill the time with.
Be careful to not overdo this!
Train while you're playing in your headset or practice at home to find some tracks that you can perform

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BeatJazz controller...

This video just blew my mind!

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Too much music?? Part 2

After a long and hard run-through of my music library I finaly got to try it at my resident venue this weekend. It was simply amazing to work with! All my tracks where there and even the tracks that I wanted to experiment with was super easy to find and manage now that I don't have to run through thousends of tracks. I whent from about 7500 tracks (about 2000 was loaded in the library) to

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Denon DN-SC2000 vs Traktor Kontrol X1

Nice "little" video by Phil about the X1 and the Denon SC2000.

Read more here

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Too much music?

Think you'll find a record quick enough??

I read this piece by Phil Morse on Digital DJ Tips about how he cut down his music database from 10.000 songs to about 5-600 and I laughed a bit cause I'm actually in the middle of doing the same thing!

I've copied my entire music database out to a portable harddrive, deleted the music on my computer and I'm only copying back the tracks that I like or

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Free upgrade for Kontrol S4 to Traktor Scratch.

So Native Instruments announced that they are going to give all S4 owners a free upgrade to Traktor Scratch Pro 2 which basically enable the user to access the timecode of Traktor. The package contain the software and two timecode Vinyl and CDs. Value: $139.
This offer is for all new users registering purchasing from July 2011 and existing users have got 3 months to register their upgrade.
You

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The ultimate setup

Why use turntables?
Because it's the best transport controll EVER and looks awesome!

Why use controller?
Because it enables you to think out of the box and do amazing things with your tracks and samples.

Yes! This is what I've been preaching! DJ Techtools hits the nail on the head and state the obvious.
Native Instruments Kontrol S4 is the ULTIMATE DVS mixer!

This is what I have been talking

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Create your very own wireless MIDI controller for Traktor

This awesome video gave me a great idea! It simply shows how you can easily create your very own wireless MIDI controller! Get on the dancefloor and join the crowd... still connected to you trusted Traktor. :) Don't need it to spin, but that is a pretty cool visual effect.

First off the sending of Midi is done by M-audio MidAir.



Get a pad controller like this Korg Midi Pad
Now for the only

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Controllerism on steroids!

Controllerism.com is the home of the everything you might imagine in the controllerist domain. From DJing to the more elaborate musician setups. This can be a very nice place to go to get some inspiration for enhance you performance and incorporating more innovating gadgets to either simplify or create a more visual representation of what you do. I believe that a DJ in motion is crucial for a

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Dj Sasha on Traktor Pro 2

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DIY Controllers is so cool!

The sky is the limit!! (This is probably for Ableton though)
The guys at DJTT wrote an article last week about the components that can be used and listed pros and cons each one. You should read it. CLICK HERE


Traktor is great for mapping LEDs aswell as buttons!
Just yesterday they listed some cool DIY controllers that are out there.
Traktor is like made for this and no other DJ software can

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Issues with Timecode

I got a call from a friend who had some trouble with Traktor Pro 2 and CD timecode. He had no trouble with Vinyl, but once he used CD there was some problems with the Timecode. The symptomes was that transport mode changed from relative to internal playback.

The reason to this was very simple, but took some time to figure out. After trying to calibrate the decks and getting: Unkown medium I

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One Idea: Music Video 1,2,3

First off:
I know that this is a Traktor Blog, so music video mixing isn't very relevant, but I guess this is a nudge in the direction that DJing with music videos is getting closer and maybe Traktor will be able to do so in the future. If you want to mix videos today, the way to go is probably with Serato or Virtual DJ.

I did a post about video mixing and Traktor earlier which you can read

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Time to update! Traktor 2.0.2

New software update is released for download!
Go to the service centre and update your software or Download it here

What's new?
Traktor Scratch Pro/Duo 2:
Improved performance when scratching with timecode
Smoothing of BPM display when using timecode
Traktor Duo 2
Alternate font selection enabled
Traktor LE 2
Pitchfaders enabled

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