
Added Flick gesture to knobs and faders (iPad only) EQ knobs are more sensitive to dragging (iPad only) Improved usability of scroll bar and add to queue buttons (iPad only) TRAKTOR DJ 2. Mix Recorder ASIO Driver Support (Windows) Improvements. Traktor DJ 2 is a free, multiplatform software that can be found online and on the App Store. TRAKTOR DJ 2.3 delivers the Mix Recorder and various other improvements. Whether you are just starting out, playing small house gigs, or just need a rig for when you’re on the go, the latest NI DJ software fits the bill. As far as free, multiplatform DJ softwares go, you can’t do any better. It’s intelligent hardware integration and the expansion of features that comes along with said integration take Traktor DJ 2 from the best program on the market to the only program worth buying. For all three of these purposes, the new Native Instruments software has surpassed anything else on the market. Traktor DJ 2 has clearly been marketed for the house party, bedroom, and beginner DJ markets. Fortunately, however, the available hardware is all relatively inexpensive, well designed, and easy to use. You won’t be able to map just any controller to Traktor DJ 2.

This means two options for controllers, and another option for a mixer. Currently, Traktor DJ 2 is compatible with Traktor Kontrol S2/ S4, and Traktor Kontrol Z1. Hardware support, SoundCloud and Spotify integration, dedicated headphone mix, and on screen EQs put NI’s latest DJ program ahead of the competition. Traktor DJ 2 is packed with features for a free, iOS supported DJ software. The software’s GUI can also be reverted to the classic view or one centered around the waveform view.

On an iPad, the only major difference is that the effects control switches in and out with the EQs. Faders, a crossfader, three band equalizers, effects knobs, nudge, pitch flux, sync, cue, and loop buttons come together to make up the standard “Jogwheel” view. At first glance, the Mac/PC interface includes controls for most key DJing functions. We have another exciting release coming early in the new year that should address a lot of the requests and issues mentioned here on the forum, so stay tuned for that.Native Instruments‘ latest software release, an update to the multiplatform Traktor DJ application, brings tablet mixing to a whole new level. It’ll take you step-by-step through setting up, selecting tracks, and spinning your first set. We don’t have the time to answer every post here right now, but you can trust that we’re still listening. If you’re using your S2 with TRAKTOR DJ 2 and want to know where to start, check out our quickstart guide. We continue to prioritize what we work on based on your feedback, so please keep the requests and suggestions coming. TRAKTOR DJ 2 is our new, easy-to-use DJ app for iPad and desktop built from scratch for everybody to mix. It was a bit concerning last year to see all of the layoffs at Native Instruments followed by a likely global recession this year, but releasing an update is a great sign of life.įor those wondering what’s really up next with the Traktor DJ project, the team shared a little bit more in their update post: What Will The Future Bring for TDJ?įirst, let’s note something awesome: Traktor development seems to be continuing. UI customization based on user preference (assignable transport bar, play/cue button swapping, etc) has been a constant request of Traktor Pro over the years, but we’re betting that the more modern codebase of Traktor DJ makes such changes a bit more reasonable to implement. Overall, these feel like major quality of life improvements for DJs who use the app. Improved Browser view layout shows stacked decks when using waveform view (iOS).Tracks can now be played before analysis is complete.Track time displays next to each track in the browser (iOS).Track genre is now visible, searchable, and sortable.New “CUE slide-to-play” allows for holding CUE and sliding into Play.Transport Bar can now be assigned to the left, right, or bottom on iOS.Here’s what the Traktor team has shared as being the big feature additions and improvements in the 2.4 update to the app. It’s still just two decks – but we imagine it may replace Traktor Pro one day. It has a lot of the functionality of Traktor, but it’s free, has SoundCloud Go+ integration, and track recommendations. It’s available on iOS devices, MacOS, and Windows. Traktor DJ 2 is the “rewrite” of the Traktor codebase, modeled after the Traktor DJ iOS app.

Traktor DJ 2 vs Traktor Pro 3: A Refresher The update to Traktor DJ 2.4 has a bunch of features that look like they’re straight out of a user feature request thread – mostly focused around the transport interface. If you haven’t looked at Traktor DJ, Native Instruments’ iOS app (it runs on Mac and PC too) recently, a new update and the concurrent global stay-home happening seems like the perfect time to do it.
