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Traktor Kontrol X1 - DJ Performance Controller announced
by Paul Dakeyne, in DJ Gear, No Comments
Well, the news is out. Shrouded in mystery and with nothing other than a dodgy Ritchie Hawtin YouTube video to get tongues waggin’, Native Instruments today reveal the Traktor Kontrol X1, DJ Performance Controller. Designed for both software and DVS timecode DJ’s, this new unit aims squarely at the Traktor Pro user but being also full midi capable, allows integration with Serato Scratch et al too.
This stunning new kid on the block enables you to … continue reading ‘Traktor Kontrol X1 - DJ Performance Controller announced’
Traktor Pro gets update & new toys!
by Paul Dakeyne, in Music Software, No Comments
Today’s a great day for DJ’s! As a bonus for all Native Instruments fans spinning DJ software Traktor, there’s a new Vs 1.2 update available right now that offers much improved performance capabilities and for ‘Pro’ package users, 3 great new effects to play with. With the optimisation aspects relevant to all versions, Pro, Duo, Scratch, Scratch Duo and LE, this free update offers some fine tuning that will meet the ever increasing feature … continue reading ‘Traktor Pro gets update & new toys!’
EKS Otus DJ Control Gets Bagged!
by Paul Dakeyne, in DJ Gear, No Comments
First, a quick heads up on this one for fellow Digital DJ’s.. Otus, probably the coolest looking DJ controller on the planet, now comes with a free, official EKS leather gig bag (usually around a £ton)! Wonder if EKS will back date this offer..Hmmm?
I know, I know.. I’ve waxed lyrical before about this fantastic, operationally excellent and beautifully tactile DJ controller over at DV Forums (full review) and this very same blog. Primarily operating Traktor Pro, I’ve enjoyed using the Otus both for studio ‘mixtapes’ and of course for live DJ gigs over the past few months.
Don’t however think the Otus is a one trick Traktor pony. It’s a fully fledged MIDI capable device with huge possibilities for the user to map just about any control parameter handshake to work with DAW’s and virtual instruments alike. The dual stereo analog audio outputs also make this a true 100% pro interface, making Otus doubly invaluable for … continue reading ‘EKS Otus DJ Control Gets Bagged!’
Mixing for Moyles!
by Paul Dakeyne, in Broadcast, Digital & New Media, No Comments
So the great man himself is chatting about his upcoming soundclash at Radio 1’s Swindon ‘Big Weekend‘. Comedy Dave reminds Chris that he has access to the ‘mixmeister’ services of yours truly and next thing you know I’m in the ‘Pop Laboratory’ on what looks like a mammoth ‘mash-up’ session. The plot is to give Moylesey some audio dynamite to blow Tim Westwood off the stage.
With track listing and samples all sorted, everything’s transferred … continue reading ‘Mixing for Moyles!’
