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Native Instruments announces TRAKTOR PRO 3

Published in DJ Software

September 6, 2018, Berlin – Native Instruments today announces a new version of its flagship DJ software, TRAKTOR PRO 3. The announcement sees TRAKTOR build on almost two decades of club heritage to extend the possibilities of DJ performance and provide performers of all genres and abilities with the tools they need to define their own style.

TRAKTOR PRO 3, the full version of which is included with both new hardware releases, is the most stable version of the software yet, and uses the new Elastique 3 time-stretching engine for noticeable audio improvements. The user interface has been redesigned with a sharper and flatter look for better readability in club environments, while the intuitive workflow, to which many performers have become accustomed, remains intact.

Several brand-new features have also been added: TRAKTOR PRO 3 now includes Mixer FX – one-knob effect and filter controls that can be assigned to each channel independently and used for big buildups and transitions. And DJs using an external mixer can now route unprocessed audio directly from TRAKTOR, thanks to a new mode that bypasses the software’s internal mixer. A full feature set will be announced on September 25.


Pricing & availability
Traktor Pro 3 will be available on October 18th 2018, for a price of €/US$ 99.
Owners of a Traktor Pro 2 license can buy an upgrade for €/USD 49.


By

Hercules STAFF3


Tags: Traktor Pro

Traktor Pro 2.11.3 release

Published in DJ Software

Native Instruments has released yesterday of Traktor Pro 2.11.3 update.

The features, described here, are
- some bug fixes for macOS,
- improved visibility in the browser on macOS,
- the support of several Pioneer CDJ players
- timecode compatibility for some Pioneer DJM mixers and Allen & Heath Xone mixers.

What is more important is that, after 2 updates (Traktor 2.11.1 and 2.11.2) which were mainly maintenance updates, this new release of Traktor Pro 2 really changes some features, so it proves Native Instruments is still interested in Traktor Pro 2.

By

Hercules STAFF3


Tags: DJ Software

ACID Pro is back

Published in DJ Software

ACID Pro is back.
We have been waiting for years, and Acid is back, with Acid Pro 8.
https://www.magix.com/int/music/acid-pro/
ACID is a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) loop lovers know: the first Acid of 1998 let users can drag loops on a timeline and the loops were synched on the tempo of the track, it was the easiest tool to do remix (none of the DJ software your know (Traktor, VirtualDJ, Serato) was released yet).
We included Acid DJ in our Fortissimo sound card in 2000, it was our first tool for DJs, 3 years before our release of Hercules DJ Console Mk1.

Maxi Sound Fortissimo + ACID DJ


Acid DJ in 2000

 
In 2003, Acid became part of Sony Creative Software and Sony developped  the Acid Pro family, whose last release was Acid Pro 7 in 2009.
In 2016, Magix got Acid and most of Sony Creative Software portfolio (Vegas pro, Sound Forge, Spectralayers, Audio Master, Architect Pro) and now Acid is back in two versions for Window (no macOS version) :
-    Acid Pro 8, unlimited license, for €149.99/USD 149
-    Acid Pro 365, a monthly subscription for € 7.99 / Usd 7.99
You can test the 30-day free trial.

Acid Pro 8

By

Hercules STAFF3


Tags: DJ Software

DJControl Instinct P8

Published in DJControl Instinct

We are happy to present our brand new DJ Controller: The DJControl Instinct P8!


This controller is a supercharged version of the previous and beloved DJControl Instinct controller with more features and a set of performance pads!

More information on http://www.hercules.com/us/leisure-controllers/bdd/p/261/djcontrol-ins tinct-p8/



DESCRIPTION

Compact, tough and full-featured, the DJControl Instinct P8 allows you to mix and remix with unrivalled ease!
After 5 years of success, the DJControl Instinct returns in supercharged form, offering a vast array of mixing and remixing features:

  • Dual-deck DJ controller
  • 8 sample pads with multicolored lighting, allowing better comprehension
  • Loop mode can be triggered temporarily, using the pads, or permanently, using the encoder
  • Effects control and adjustment
  • Dedicated SYNC, Cue, Play/Pause buttons
  • Separate MODES on each deck
  • Touch-sensitive deck and SCRATCH mode
  • 3-band equalizer with volume fader and crossfader
  • More functions are accessible using the SHIFT button
  • Built-in sound card with 2 RCA outputs for mixing and a 1.8"/3.5 mm mini-jack stereo output for previewing tracks on headphones
  • Detachable cable with mini-USB connector
  • Easy to install, USB-powered port; no drivers required
  • PC / Mac compatible

Combined with the latest version of DJUCEDTM 40°, the DJControl Instinct P8 provides a complete experience, from mixing to performance!
Its 8 ergonomic and responsive pads, combined with DJUCEDTM 40°’s multilayer sampler, let you remix according to your creativity, while offering precise performance and high-quality feel.
The intelligence of the DJUCEDTM 40° DJing software lets you keep the rhythm and the structure of tracks intact, no matter what you’re doing.
All the mixing and remixing features are right at your fingertips.

 

Unique, highly intuitive all-in-one controller

Dual-deck MIDI controller + mixer with built-in sound card
Powerful remix features at your fingertips

3-color pads

 

SOFTWARE

DJUCEDTM 40°(PC / Mac) Included

Complete and intuitive professional DJ software included

Sample packs by Loopmasters also included!

 

Other Compatible DJ Software (Not Included)

The Traktor mapping file is available for download on Hercules support website
The DJControl Instinct P8 is also compatible with all DJ software open to MIDI mapping as VirtualDJ Pro, Cross & Cross DJ, DJAY Pro, etc..


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2-deck DJ controller
- Built-in audio interface (master + preview outputs)
- 2 sets of 4 performance pads

Included software: DJUCEDTM 40° for Mac®/PC

Box contents

DJControl Instinct P8
Printed Quick Start Guide
USB cable

Minimum Configuration

(For DJUCEDTM 40° PC / MAC)
2 GHz CPU or faster
2 GB RAM or more
Windows 7 and higher (32 and 64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.8 and higher (32 and 64-bit)

Drivers are available for download on Hercules support website (to add ASIO compatibility and control panel)


By

Hercules STAFF3


Tags: DJControl Instinct P8

Traktor LE 2.8.1 for DJConsole Rmx2 Premium TR

Published in DJConsole RMX2

Traktor team has released Traktor Pro 2.8.1 and Traktor LE 2.8.1.

The users of DJConsoleRmx2 Premium TR can download Traktor LE 2.8.1 from Native Instruments website.


Run Traktor LE  2.81


and benefit of 2 new features of Traktor LE 2.81.

64-Bit Application Architecture (in Mac OS / Windows 64-bit)
Definition
: Traktor LE has now a 64-bit architecture to access all the available RAM on computers with 64-bit operating systems, instead of accessing only to 2GB of RAM on the previous Traktor release.
Result:
The access to more RAM allows Traktor Pro to manage of more items (larger Track Collections, better playback caching, etc.).

Parallel Audio Analysis (in offline mode, on multi-core processors as i3, i5, i7)
Definition
: The “Parallel Processing” mode lets Traktor Pro use multiple threads to analyze several tracks simultaneously.
Access
: This option can be activated at the bottom of the Analysis window you get when right clicking on tracks and choosing “Analyze” from the context menu.

 
Target: Processing large collections of files is faster with this option enabled, but more CPU consuming, so it should not be done while performing but in an offline situation.

To download Traktor LE 2.8.1, you must be a registered owner of Traktor LE 2 (included with DJConsole Rmx2 Premium TR)
- Go to https://www.native-instruments.com/en/
- Click on My Account > Updates and drivers
- Click on My Products
- in the list, click on download button on Traktor LE 2 line.

Remark: Traktor LE 2.81 is not supported in Mac OS 10.8.
By

Hercules STAFF3


Tags: DJ Software, Traktor, DJConsole Rmx2

Traktor Pro 2.8.0 released

Published in DJ Software

The Traktor Team is pleased to announce that a new version of Traktor Pro 2 – version 2.8.0 – is now available for download via Service Center. The update from previous Traktor Pro 2 releases is free.

64-Bit Application Architecture
Definition
: Traktor Pro now has a 64-bit architecture to access all the available RAM on computers with 64-bit operating systems, instead of accessing only to 2GB of RAM on the previous Traktor release.
Result: The access to more RAM allows Traktr Pro to manage of more items (larger Track Collections, more Remix Deck samples, better playback caching, etc.).

Multi-Processor Improvement
Traktor Pro 2.7.0 decreased the audio performance on some multiprocessor computers compared to Traktor Pro 2.6.8.
2.8.0 releases improves the performance on multiprocessors computers, and improves the audio performance compared to 2.70 release.

Automatic Deck Flavor Switching
Definition: Automatic Deck Flavor Switching means loading or dragging a Track or Remix Set onto a deck causes the deck to become automatically a track deck or a remix deck to play this content in the appropriate mode.
Target: Automatic Deck Flavor Switching, previously limited to Kontrol S8 Browser, is now available to any user of Traktor Pro 2.8.

Parallel Audio Analysis
Definition: The “Parallel Processing” mode is new mode for Traktor Pro to use multiple threads to analyze several tracks simultaneously.
Access: This option can be activated at the bottom of the Analysis window you get when right clicking on tracks and choosing “Analyze” from the context menu.


Target: Processing large collections of files is faster with this option enabled, but more CPU consuming, so it should not be done while performing but in an offline situation.

There are other new features as the support of Native Instruments controller Traktor Kontrol D2 and some bugfixes.

Traktor Pro 2.80 does not support Mac OS 10.8.

Source:

https://www.native-instruments.com/forum/threads/traktor-pro-2-8-1-now -online.256862/


By

Hercules STAFF3


Tags: Traktor