This potentially makes the S2 a more viable solution for laptop-free DJing, if you're comfortable with relying on an iOS device.Īt $49/£44 when it lands "this spring," Traktor DJ 2 is a fair bit pricier than the $10 iPad app it succeeds but we do know a license will come free in the box with the S2 Mk 3, and those who already bought the controller will be offered a free download.įor producers, there's a new entry-level keyboard/controller for Native Instruments' Komplete software suite. The recently-refreshed Kontrol S2 happens to come with a dedicated USB port labeled "iOS" so it's safe to assume the integration here will be tight and more extensive. Traktor DJ 2 also sneaks in a few features that Traktor Pro 3 doesn't have (that aforementioned SoundCloud integration, and "smart" track recommendations.īy subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy. You've been able to connect controllers to your iOS device for some time, but deep integration with more capable hardware has been lacking. More interesting is Traktor DJ 2's integration with gear like the new Kontrol S2 Mk 3. Native Instruments has faced competition from the likes of DJay in the "advanced-casual" DJ space, so the update shows the company is taking that range of performers more seriously. Traktor DJ 2, then, somewhat competes with Traktor Pro LE as a lighter (yet still capable) DJ tool - albeit a more flexible one. This time around there's no iPhone compatibility though, in case that was your thing.
It also means you'll have more flexibility, like keeping your performance lightweight with the iPad, but using a laptop for organizing and prepping your tracks. This means you'll be able to, er, mix things up with either a laptop or iPad at the heart of your performance.
Traktor DJ 2 doesn't just come with new features - like the ability to mix tracks from Soundcloud Go+ as hinted at recently - it'll also be available as a desktop app for the first time. Today, the company is introducing a second wave of tools to complement the new line up, along with even more new hardware.įirst up is the news that Traktor DJ (the iOS version of its flagship Traktor software) is getting an overhaul. Last fall, Native Instruments gave its DJ and production hardware a significant refresh, especially at the entry level.
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