TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 is the definitive hardware for controlling the powerful Remix Decks™ in TRAKTOR PRO 2.5 – the flagship DJ software included with the F1. Finally, you can launch clips in a perfectly intuitive, DJ-centric way – control Remix Decks just like regular track decks, switching between up to 64 tracks, loops and one-shot samples on each deck. With your signature sound at your fingertips, it’s time to blur the line between DJing and live performance.
Newly released at this year NAMM: the Numark 4Trak DJ Controller is the latest in a long line of consistently high quality DJ products from Numark. Further developing the technology found in the ‘NS’ range of controllers, the 4Trak is primarily designed to control Native Instruments Traktor DJ software. The main features of this model are the ability to control four ‘decks’ and precisely and easily control FX. It also includes a built-in audio interface with balanced outputs and a ‘gig proof’ robust design; the 4Trak controller is therefore, a professional setup for Traktor users.
Xone:K2 is a universal controller and is ideal for use with all major DJ computer software, for example Traktor Pro, Ableton, Virtual DJ, PCDJ and MixVibes. Xone:K2 can also be used to manage lighting or VJ software – if it can receive MIDI data it will usually takes instructions from K2.
Those industrious chaps at Pioneer have clearly been burning the midnight oil and working themselves into a sleep-deprived psychosis, judging by the amount of new releases of DJ-orientated kit coming from their HQ of late. Pioneer warned us a good few months ago about the imminent deluge of must-have DJ equipment coming our way, and it was no exaggeration! The quality and range of new releases from Pioneer recently has been quite amazing, especially with the new Traktor integration as seen on the DJM-900 Nexus, and their dedicated DDJ T1Traktor controller. The latest dark horse to be released from Pioneer’s stable is the DJM-T1, which continues the Traktor integration trend and is aimed directly at Traktor heads who still prefer to use the traditional two-deck/mixer style set-up and aren’t looking for the all-singing all-dancing CDJ2000/DJM-900 Nexus affair.
While shoehorning the whole DJ experience into an iOS device seems to be the sole interest for many developers, associated technologies like Ableton Live are getting some love as well. Fresh to the App Store is LiveRemote from iximix, which gives you some serious control of Ableton live in your iPad and iPhone.
Obviously, the iPad gives you a more complete one screen experience, but each part can have its own screen on the iPhone too. LiveRemote is broken up as follows:
The Stanton SCS.4DJ is the first truly integrated DJ system offering advanced one-button automatic synchronization. The embedded computer system assists your mixing by automatically synchronizing the tracks at the push of a button. This advanced digital mix engine also allows the SCS.4DJ to be placed into “Auto-DJ” mode, where the unit will automatically mix the music in your playlist based on your chosen style of mixing. DJ directly from your digital media library located on your USB memory stick, hard drive or smart phone. SCS.4DJ supports most unprotected file formats including WAV, MP3 and AAC files. The layout is instantly familiar to the experienced DJ, and logical enough for any novice to grasp. As a mobile DJ, SCS.4DJ gives you the durability and flexibility you need to perform night after night, with an intuitive yet simple surface, easy access USB ports, and a rugged chassis….Price…?…$499.99
More Info at: Stanton SCS.4DJ
Product overview
MixVibes’ U-MIX CONTROL PRO is a DJ package including CROSS DJ software and an external MIDI DJ controller with an internal sound interface. This is the perfect package for DJs seeking a compact, professional DJ solution, which makes no compromise on the design and quality.
Native Instruments today announced that TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 is now available in stores worldwide.
TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 is an innovative DJ system with state-of-the-art performance capabilities and immediate tactile control, representing a new level of software and hardware integration that makes DJing more versatile, more intuitive, and more fun. The full-featured controller combines a four-channel mixer section with ergonomically laid-out high-quality control elements and an integrated audio interface, while the included TRAKTOR PRO S4 software offers the full feature set of TRAKTOR PRO, further expanded through powerful new performance functions and an optimized user interface. Based on ten years of digital DJing expertise, TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 gives DJs of all genres unparalleled creative possibilities with supreme work flow and ease-of-use.
MIDI controller and USB soundcard
Designed by Allen & Heath in collaboration with Serato, the Xone:DX is a MIDI controller and USB soundcard with total integration for ITCH software. Boasting a huge number of MIDI control messages, inputs for external decks and two dual layer deck simulators, the Xone:DX is the most powerful ITCH controller on the planet. The brand new version of Serato ITCH, supplied with the DX, provides unique 4-deck control, and features a comprehensive set of digital DJ FX, as well as looping, time stretching and a massive number of DJ tools.
Texas company Livid have been making beautifully crafted hardware such as Ohm 64, as well as various software products, since 2000 now. Their latest product is The Block — a multi-purpose controller for the digital DJ or VJ.
When we opened the box our first impression was that The Block looked pretty stylish and minimalist. The silver front plate, blue LED pads and wood casing go together very nicely.
