Traktor Kontrol S4 was designed from its conception as a fully integrated system where software and hardware are fused in perfect harmony. Custom-tailored for TRAKTOR, the S4 fuses a premium-quality 4 channel DJ mixer, a built-in 24 bit/96 kHz soundcard, an intuitive controller, and the flagship TRAKTOR PRO S4 software into one fully professional solution – the ideal one-stop package for DJs who want pro features, instant usability and go-anywhere portability.

In collaboration with FADERFOX, Glanzmann Digital DJ Solutions has developed the new 4midiloop controller. It is the first controller which allows an entire and simultaneous control over four decks and four Effect-Slots in Traktor Pro. Equipped with the world’s best cross and linefader from Eclectic Breaks (Pro X Fade). The controller attracts, not only by ergonomics and functionality but also with its revolutionary stylish light-aluminium body. The price: 1300EUR. Preorder starts this month, shipping in October.

a good gig bag is very important for every artist
if I were a Traktor DJ this thing would be the perfect solution for me

TRAKTOR BAG by UDG offers enough room for your equipment: Its main compartment holds up to 40 vinyl records (35 with a laptop inside) and comprises an individual 15.4 inch laptop bag. You can fit in an audio interface like AUDIO 8 DJ, controllers such as TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 or MASCHINE and other stage equipment. The sturdy bag comes with an adjustable shoulder strap and can easily be slipped onto the handle of a trolley when on the road.

4MidiLoop is an interesting concept, which looks quite market ready
its a four channel midi controller with designed for Traktor pro dj software
here is the Google translated version of the offical Swiss page

[via Skratchworx]

there are some great controllers out there for Traktor already
but now Native Instuments built their own
the KONTROL X1 looks quite promising
if you connect two units you can control 4 virtual decks

Richie Hawtin using Maschine and an upcoming Traktor controller at Saturday Adventure Club on September 19th.

More Traktor controller details coming early November.

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Hip Hop legend Grandmaster Flash and techno icon Richie Hawtin talk about music, DJing and technology. These unstaged clips were shot when Native Instruments brought both artists together for the first time in NYC.

In this episode, Richie recalls how he played out digitally for the first time nearly a decade ago.

This video series accompanies the launch of Native Instruments’ new generation of DJ tools, TRAKTOR PRO and TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO.

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M_nus label owner and minimal techno pioneer Richie Hawtin has eschewed the “trade secret” mentality (and ridiculous toupe-combover hairstyle, thank god!) and shared brief videos on his myspace blog explaining his live setup.

Traktor lies at the base of his arrangement, and in particular he makes use of Traktor’s Four Decks. Much in the way Ableton Live enables live syncing of basic elements, Hawtin uses elements of unfinished tracks, such as a partial demo track from label-mate Marc Houle, as building blocks in a live set.

And in a move that some people consider controversial in the DJing world, he admits to using the Sync function, as it allows him to focus on other things such as four-deck manipulation and playing with effects, a view to which digital musicians are more sympathetic. [read more @ CDM]

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