Enhanced Remix Decks workflow allows live capturing of loops from a running deck for instant sampling. The Beatgrid View enables instant fine-tuning of a playing track’s beatgrid when adjustment is needed. TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 also delivers increased hands-on editing functions for spontaneous track adjustments or further creativity. Eight color-coded pads per deck can trigger sounds while in Remix View, juggle cue points, or rearrange a playing track in Freeze View on the fly for boundless live improvisation. When the Remix Deck View is active, samples and loops all become accessible in full screen on the displays for mixing with the eight dedicated Remix Deck faders. The deck sections on TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 were designed for enhanced Remix Decks integration and live performance features that extend creative workflow beyond current standards and empower pro DJs to develop their own trademark sound. The FX Panel reveals current parameters of up to two TRAKTOR FX units when an FX knob is touched. When activated by performance knobs, Performance Panels appear over track waveforms to view and modify BPM, key, filter, or individual effect values. The Browse Knob for example, triggers the Browse View for track selection directly from the controller. Tracks appear on the displays as stunningly crisp vector waveforms while an array of key views and pop-up panels instantly activate when the corresponding control is touched. Integral to bringing TRAKTOR KONTROL S8’s touch-and-see workflow to life are two high-resolution displays that respond to touch-sensitive knobs. Further product information and press material TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 will be available for $1199 / 1199 € at the NI Online Shop and at local retailers on October 30, 2014. Available online and at retailers worldwide on October 30, 2014, the advanced DJ controller signals a milestone in Native Instruments’ vision of the future of DJing.Ī video showing what TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 can do is available at: Īdditional information on TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 is available at: Pricing and availability TRAKTOR KONTROL S8’s full color displays and touch-sensitive hardware controls uniquely fuse with enhanced track decks, a 4-channel standalone mixer, and the flagship TRAKTOR software – creating a fluid, multisensory DJ experience. Offering DJs an entirely new performance dynamic, TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 is a breakthrough innovation built on the desire to bring the sole focus of digital DJs back towards the crowd and away from the laptop – accomplishing this through new and inspiring technology. Native Instruments announces TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 all-in-one DJ system New flagship all-in-one TRAKTOR controller delivers unparalleled hardware and software integration and introduces a new standard in DJ performanceīerlin, Octo– Native Instruments today officially announced TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 – a new all-in-one DJ controller designed for state- of-the-art TRAKTOR PRO 2 control. Obviously it’s not new to any of us, but we can at least now get the complete picture and fill in the gaps left by pouring over the Amazon leaked picture. Native Instruments finally and officially announce, in full, the Traktor Kontrol S8. That’s a win-win situation for both new and experienced DJs.The leaks and teasers are over, and the #futureofmusic hashtag has led us to this point. Luckily the features included are also getting refined and expanded. The growing competition between the big manufacturers will continue to push prices down. While not all controllers will be a hit it’s great to see NI having success with their Mk3 generation of controllers. I’m a firm believer in choice and the range of Traktor controllers highlights this. It forces competitors to continue to up their game and in turn forces NI to keep pushing boundaries. Having companies like Native Instruments embracing innovation is positive for the DJ market. Likewise, a Pioneer DJ controller will open up the world of Rekordbox and the line of pro-level Pioneer club gear. A Serato DJ controller will give you access to one of the most popular and universal pieces of DJ software. But, they continue to produce high-quality pieces of software and hardware.īut if you don’t want to enter the closed ecosystem of Traktor there are other options. The innovation from Native Instruments has ebbed and flowed over the years. It provides an alternative to the dominance of Serato and the growing line of rekordbox DJ offerings from Pioneer. Traktor has a large and dedicated fanbase.
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