Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 DJ Performance Controller
TOTAL INTEGRATION
From the makers of TRAKTOR comes TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 - the first official TRAKTOR controller. Whether you are a timecode or software DJ, simply connect the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 to a computer running TRAKTOR and gain instant control of your decks and effect parameters. Robust rotary knobs with a reassuringly notched action and backlit buttons with a pleasing click mechanism provide precise visual and tactile status feedback – letting you get deep inside TRAKTOR without having to touch your computer.
ACCESS ALL AREAS
High-quality, back-lit LED buttons and push encoders provide you with super-precise visual and tactile status. Clearly laid-out sections with abundant space for convenient control of browsing, cueing, synching and pitching tracks ensure that you always have the right music on hand. Eight knobs and eight buttons simultaneously control up to three effects on each deck – and the intuitive loop control section and direct access to eight hotcues per track will have you remixing your music without interrupting the flow.
TRAKTOR LE utilizes the same engine and workflow as the industry’s leading software, TRAKTOR PRO. This two deck version offers Crate Flick artwork browsing, loops, tempo sync’d effects and seamless integration with TRAKTOR KONTROL X1. You’ll spend less time looking at the screen and more time enjoying performing thanks to the visual feedback you get from the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1’s backlit
buttons and hands-on controls.
EVERYTHING UNDER KONTROL
Bi-directional communication with TRAKTOR via Native Instruments’ high resolution protocol gives the hardware a smoother and more precise feel compared to regular MIDI controllers. All buttons and knobs have been pre-mapped for optimum TRAKTOR use but can be re-configured in any way you like.
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 can also be used as a MIDI controller for any software as well as expanded with a second unit to control four decks and four FX units. In addition, an optional protective bag doubles as a mount to fit the TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 into a standard DJ set-up.
THE 4 CONTROLLER SECTIONS
EFFECTS SECTION
Eight high resolution potentiometers and eight buttons make up the effect section. This section allows control of all the parameters of two TRAKTOR effect units simultaneously. In chained mode, this means simultaneous control over three effects per deck. The effects section buttons are programmed to give direct access to three of your favourite effect presets.
BROWSE SECTION
One push encoder per deck is dedicated to browsing through playlists and loading tracks. Once the track is loaded, the same encoders seek through the track, using tempo-sync’d beat jumps to remain in time.
LOOP SECTION
This section allows for intuitive control of TRAKTOR’s loop function, giving clear visual feedback about the loop status via LEDs. The section offers first level access to auto loops and manual loops as well as loop editing functions such as loop size and loop position, both coarse and fine.
TRANSPORT SECTION
This section provides direct access to basic playback controls as well as shifted access to eight secondary functions for each deck. Switch to Hotcue mode and you get another 16 buttons for controlling the eight hot cues or hot loops per track. Plus, the CUP / ABS button flashes in time with the deck’s BPM as an added visual mix aid.
Features:
Designed by the creators of TRAKTOR for perfect software integrationPlug and play – instant recognition by TRAKTOR with no setup requiredPrecision designed high-end buttons, knobs and encodersSoftware controlled backlit buttons for comprehensive visual feedbackLightweight, robust housing with slim, ultra-portable form factor –fits perfectly alongside a standard club mixerSuper-intuitive loop and cue control section8 knobs and 8 buttons for simultaneous access to all FX parameters of both decksPush encoders for browsing and loading tracks to each deck instantlyExpandable – connect 2 TRAKTOR KONTROL X1s to control 4 decksCompatible – MIDI templates for other DJ and performance software includedSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows® XP (SP2, 32 bit) or Windows Vista® (SP1, 32/64 bit) orWindows® 7 (32/64 bit), Pentium IV or Athlon 1.4 GHz (SSE1), 1 GB RAMMac OS® X 10.5/10.6, G4 1.4 GHz or Intel® Core™ Duo 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAMMonitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution, USB 2.0, DVD drive