We’re waiting for confirmation on exactly which modelsĬlearly the unit is meant as the ultimate mixer for Traktor no matter what your workflow, and so in the box you’ll find not only the Kontrol Z2 mixer but a copy of Traktor Scratch Pro 2 and a set of control CDs and control vinyl. But also it means you can use you CDJs as essentially Midi control decks for Traktor. Presumably this refers to track length, waveform and album art display on certain Pioneer CDJs with Traktor. “HID technology delivers seamless integration with CDJs including enhanced visual and tactile control of key features”, says NI. Essential on a pro/club installation mixer, although EQ is limited to a single tone control Traktor file browse, sync and quantise are in front of your fingers Frequently used Traktor functions in the “master” section.You engage it, scratch, cue and loop away, and when you disengage it, the track returns to where it would have been had you just let it play NI is calling it “Flux mode”, but it’s the same thing as the “slip” button found on Pioneer and Denon CDJs and on the new Pioneer DDJ-SX Serato DJ controller. Those Rane-esque pads down the left and right are for direct mixer control of Remix Decks and cue points NI has created “workflow-based” effect groupings, or “Macro FX”, designed to give you what are effectively “effects presets” for various DJing situations (breakdowns, buildups etc).
Kontrol z2 software#
While the two channel filters are hardware (ie they’ll work even with analogue inputs), the effects are software – you need Traktor running to use them. Hardware filters, innovative software effects.This means that Kontrol X1s, Kontrol F1s etc can be plugged in direct to the mixer, with just the one USB lead going from the mixer to your computer No pro mixer worth its salt would not have booth and balanced outs, and the 24-bit sound card means the mixer should deliver pristine digital sound, as well as, to be clear, to allow you to use this as a Traktor Scratch mixer with no extra sound interface 24-bit sound card with professional XLR & booth outputs.
Kontrol z2 plus#
Two “standard” decks controller by the two line channels you see on the pictures, plus two Remix Deck channels (which can also be used for cues and effects), controlled by two rotary knobs Here’s what it packs into its (rather understated) frame: Pro inputs and outputs mark this as a unit clearly designed for professional installation and use.
While the mixer is laid out spaciously in a pretty classic “battle” style (think Rane’s Serato mixers), it is anything but traditional in its feature set. The Traktor Kontrol Z2 will be available as of Nov 1, and will come with Traktor control vinyl and CDs.Īs comprehensively outed a few weeks back here on Digital DJ Tips, Native Instruments has a new product in its range: the Kontrol Z2 pro DJ mixer, which was officially launched today. Heading straight into Pioneer and Allen & Heath territory, the Kontrol Z2 is designed for the DJ booth, with a high-quality sound card, Innofaders, aluminium construction and standard profile sizing to fit flush with other pro gear.
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