Audio quality is of course a key feature of any DJ software. And it really is noticeable: comparing Traktor 2 and 3 with a track pitched down to 30 per cent and beyond, the difference is quite stark: the sound is far less gritty and grainy and much more pleasant on the ears.
Up to now, if you wanted to apply effects to your mix you had to use Send 1, Send 2 or both. This worked fine, but could be a bit fiddly if you just wanted to quickly apply some delay or crushing.
NI has now introduced a useful feature where you can change the Filter knob in the mixer panel to four alternative effects. However — in practice — they sound more usable.
Ever tried to add noise on a Pioneer mixer? These effects feel far more subtle, yet still pack a punch — the Dotted Delay is particularly sexy. Native Instruments has improved the functionality of its S2 and S4 MK3 models by adding the ability to map specific controls to perform alternative functions.
Simply go to the Preferences, access the Controller Manager, hit Learn, press your button and then assign the new control. This opens up a whole world of possibilities for Traktor-related hardware owners who can now configure their equipment to their needs. And so we come to the one main negative in the Traktor Pro 3. In an age where other DJ products, such as djay Pro 2, can import and manage Spotify playlists, how does Traktor stack up with song and playlist management?
Sadly, little has changed since Traktor 2 and perhaps really since the first incarnation. I have my entire song collection organised in to a myriad of different playlists, playlists that meet my every need. Most notably is the way Flux mode does not behave the way it does in Traktor Pro 3. These are both things that can easily be fixed in future updates so I am hopeful they get addressed. It is a good way for anyone who is interested in DJing to get started.
It has everything a beginner DJ would need in a digital DJ software. It also makes a good second solution for seasoned DJs. But for now, instead of just playing songs from a playlist, a new or wannabe DJ can properly mix tracks using a software with professional grade features. Click here. Copy Link Copied!
Last updated 21 April, Official Website. Video Review. In Use On playing with the app, you soon realise that it has a feature set that even seasoned DJs can appreciate, while still remaining to be easy to use for beginners. Native Instruments Traktor DJ 2. By using this site you agree to our privacy and cookie policy. Users of the flagship Kontrol S4 controller will already be at home with Traktor Pro 2. After all, the two main additions to Pro 2 have already seen the light of day in the bespoke version Traktor Pro S4 - namely the Sample Deck and Loop Recorder.
Without jaunting over old territory, they are simple but effective performance options based on sampling and retriggering. Sample Deck can load in either dedicated loops or one shots from your track collection or 'sample' from a loop currently activated in the Track Deck into one of its four slots - although it doesn't actually 'record' it in real-time, it's instantly transferred to its new home.
The Sample Deck does need to occupy one of your four decks, but once it's been assigned, it has access to all of the processing any standard track would, such as filter, EQ and effects.
However, each sample slot in the Deck also has its own volume and filter control independent of the channel. If it seems like having to loop before you can transfer a live recording into the deck is a bit of a hindrance, the Loop Recorder is your friend. This nifty addition will let you record on the fly, quantised to a predetermined length, measured in beats from four to This is the way Traktor lets you sample on the fly without looping, and in fairness it's a pretty tidy solution.
It doesn't end there though as not only can Loop Recorder take its input from the master out, any cued signal or an aux input and external when using Ext Mixer mode it can also be overdubbed for loop layering. Considering its power and potential, NI have done a great job of keeping it simple and in combination with the Sample Deck, it will definitely raise one or both eyebrows from the Ableton Live performance crowd.
Apart from the Sample Deck and Loop Recorder, the other obvious addition is that of coloured waveforms. As well as being able to zoom in to almost sample level, you can now also change the colour of the waveforms in both Deck types. The brighter shades represent higher frequencies while the darker ones represent lower ones.
While there are three other options beside the default - Infrared, X-Ray and Spectrum - there is no option to turn it off, which is odd. It's designed for you to mix your tracks visually, identifying the kick and snare, for example, even if the transients are identical. Anyone who's used Serato Scratch Live or Deckadance will recognise this visual treat but it's more for scratch DJs than anyone syncing four-four. NI have refined the way sync works in Traktor Pro 2.
Now, in preferences you can set which sync type you want to use - either TempoSync or BeatSync.
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