![]() The Browse Knob for example, triggers the Browse View for track selection directly from the controller. Tracks appear on a full-color display as vector waveforms while several key views and pop-up panels are revealed when a corresponding control is touched. TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 creates a multisensory DJ experience thanks to its touch-and-see technology. ![]() Robust, lightweight, and compact, the D2 is the ideal performance deck for the touring DJ. TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 will join TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 as one of the first DJ hardware controllers to support Stems* – an upcoming, open audio format that allows multi-channel mixing with individual musical parts. Let’s see what NI has up their sleeves though, a little birdy told us there is more to come.Native Instruments today officially announced TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 – the next-generation pro deck controller for TRAKTOR PRO 2.ĭesigned for creative DJ performance that takes the DJ’s focus away from the laptop, TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 offers groundbreaking touch-and-see workflow in a compact format optimized for easy set-up with club equipment. I suspect many of the touring, controller focused DJs will continue to prefer the X1 series for their compact size, while the CDJ contingent will stick with USB sticks until Native gives them a really good reason to bring out the laptop. We are somewhat concerned about the size, and heft of such a unit, but the level of feedback and control is significantly greater than the existing portable options. At one point in the stream during Uner’s set we got a look at something interesting, and will leave it up to you to speculate on what this means in the comments…ĭepending on the price, this could be the controller that gets many newer DJs off the S4/S2 fence and moves them over to a modern workflow without having to shell out $1.1k on a full S8. The screens and integrated remix deck controls are very convenient but probably not worth losing a customized workflow. If this controller is locked down like the S8, and we suspect it will be due to the screens, then many pro users might not adopt it. The mapping question is a big unknown and our sources have been mum on a response. ![]() What will it be called? (S2 is already taken – S1?) According to Uner’s Facebook page it’s the Kontrol D2.Is this intended to replace the X1 series of controllers ( we hope not)?.Can it be customized like the Kontrol X1 – specifically with MIDI mappings?.The workflow on this is likely the same as the Kontrol S8 but details under the hood remain elusive. A new jog wheel controller or CDJ alternative now seem unlikely. This controller cements the future workflow Traktor envisions for their users: Remix Deck-oriented, touch strip-centric controllers that match the S8 model. The unit will probably require a power supply (as used in the live stream which is viewable bellow).There appear to be some kind of new expandable feet which have angled the unit forward and brought it closer to mixer height.Based on the screens, and size this will probably be fairly expensive and certainly more than the X1 series, which sit in the $199 range today.The deck is switchable and is designed to control two songs in Traktor. ![]()
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