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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