Tag Traktor

Thursday — live Kontrol D2 and Stems events in the UK

This Thursday, NI UK is attempting an ambitious multi-retailer live preview of the new Traktor Kontrol D2 with a live broadcast from NI HQ about Stems.

Traktor Kontrol D2 — all the official info

First there was the not-so-vague tease from WMC, and now the full detail of the new Traktor Kontrol D2 is here, along with some more Stems detail too.

Native Instruments Traktor stems clarification

Native Instruments Stems: Some Clarification

Native Instruments Stems announcement left a few questions unanswered. So of course, we ask those questions of NI, and got back some clarification for you.

Stems — open format multi-track songs from NI

Native Instruments in open format shocker! Stems is a multi-track format that bring a single audio file alongside individual tracks. Imagine being able to interchange beats from your favourite tracks, or layer vocals over something completely different. That's what Stems is about. Welcome to NI real #futureofdjing.

Another Kontrol D2? Well this is awkward…

Only sort of announced yesterday, it seems that the new NI Traktor Kontrol D2 shares its name with an existing Kontrol D2 from DAP Audio. Awkward.

The new Traktor Kontrol D2 — the facts

As promised Native Instruments gave us a sneak peak at their future. The Kontrol D2 is essentially one third of a Kontrol S8, but the implications are big.

NI live stream from WMC. And maybe something else?

NI throws party with Dubfire and others and live streams it from WMC — not a surprise. But it might be worth keeping an eye out for other things...

Official flight case for Traktor Kontrol S8 available now

The Traktor Kontrol S8 is big and expensive. So cramming it into a soft bag isn't ideal. But NI has you covered courtesy of their dedicated S8 flight case.

[VIDEO] E.A.S.Y. presents “Coming Around Again”

DJ Shiftee and Enferno aka E.A.S.Y. are back, this time with a new track called "Coming Around Again". This is the official video.

My long weekend with the Traktor Kontrol S8

We consider ourselves most fortunate to be able to play with DJ gear as a career. So when the opportunity arose for Dan Morse to take one of the hottest pieces of gear home for an extended play, he jumped at the chance to test his Traktor skills on more than just turntables and add-ons. This is a short story about his weekend with the Traktor Kontrol S8.

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S8 controller review (31)

REVIEW: Traktor Kontrol S8 Controller

The first wave of NI's #futureofdjing is upon us in the shape of the Traktor Kontrol S8. It's quite the beast, so review duties were handed to Jared Helfer, who not only played at home but also out in the wild. Behold 5000 words that you really need to read and heed.

Carl Cox talks about the Traktor Kontrol S8

When so many younger people adopt strong anti-stances against new tech, how come the old guard can embrace new gear? Watch the latest #futureofdjing video from NI, and see how Carl Cox loves using new stuff to compliment his skills.