Native Instruments Kontrol D2
Inviato: 27 mar 2015, 6:52
Native Instruments announces TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 advanced DJ performance deck
Berlin, April 7, 2015 – Native Instruments todayofficially announced
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 – the next-generation pro deck controller for TRAKTOR
PRO 2. Designed 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. 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. Robust, lightweight, and compact, the D2 is
the ideal performance deck for the touring DJ.
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 creates a multisensory DJ experience thanks to its
touch-and-see technology. 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. The Browse Knob for example,
triggers the Browse View for track selection directly from the
controller. Performance Panels appear over track waveforms to view and
modify BPM, key, filter, or effect values when activated by
touch-sensitve knobs. And an LED-guided touch strip provides
motion-sensitive pitch bending, track seeking, vinyl scratch emulation,
and keeps track of phase in dark environments.
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 naturally delivers enhanced TRAKTOR deck functions
that empower pro DJs to develop their own trademark sound. Samples and
loops are easily accessible for mixing with the four dedicated Deck
faders when using a Remix Deck. Eight color-coded pads can trigger
sounds, juggle cue points while in Hotcue Mode, or rearrange a playing
track on the fly in Freeze Mode. Similar to Remix Deck usage, the D2's
touch-sensitive performance knobs and faders will instantly correspond
to a loaded Stem file’s different 'stem' parts.
Designed to minimize bulk and setup time, TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 is highly
transportable for DJs on the go. The lightweight, yet robust build
features four foldable rubber-padded feet that extend to raise the unit
to industry-standard height, or incline it for contoured comfort. Though
one D2 alone can navigate through two TRAKTOR decks, two USB ports found
on the rear panel allow a second D2 to be daisy-chained to one computer
USB port for a two-unit setup. Connections are further simplified with
an included power supply splitter cable that allows two units to be
powered using one power supply unit.
Fueling the technology behind TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 is the included TRAKTOR
PRO 2 software. An innovation in and of itself, TRAKTOR PRO is the award
winning DJ software used by countless professionals. Four software
decks, over 30 studio-grade effects, and powerful advanced features for
creative looping and cueing have provided DJs all over the world with
inspiring and customizable DJ possibilities.
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 will be fully compatible with Stems on public release
of the format in summer 2015.
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 will be available for $499 / 499 EUR / £429 / ¥
57.800 / AU$ 699 at the NI Online Shop and at local retailers on May 4,
2015. Preorder is also available.
A performance video from the final testing of TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 is
available at:
[youtube]aQE8gTkriG8[/youtube]
Additional information on TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 is available at:
https://www.native-instruments.com/en/p ... ontrol-d2/
Berlin, April 7, 2015 – Native Instruments todayofficially announced
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 – the next-generation pro deck controller for TRAKTOR
PRO 2. Designed 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. 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. Robust, lightweight, and compact, the D2 is
the ideal performance deck for the touring DJ.
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 creates a multisensory DJ experience thanks to its
touch-and-see technology. 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. The Browse Knob for example,
triggers the Browse View for track selection directly from the
controller. Performance Panels appear over track waveforms to view and
modify BPM, key, filter, or effect values when activated by
touch-sensitve knobs. And an LED-guided touch strip provides
motion-sensitive pitch bending, track seeking, vinyl scratch emulation,
and keeps track of phase in dark environments.
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 naturally delivers enhanced TRAKTOR deck functions
that empower pro DJs to develop their own trademark sound. Samples and
loops are easily accessible for mixing with the four dedicated Deck
faders when using a Remix Deck. Eight color-coded pads can trigger
sounds, juggle cue points while in Hotcue Mode, or rearrange a playing
track on the fly in Freeze Mode. Similar to Remix Deck usage, the D2's
touch-sensitive performance knobs and faders will instantly correspond
to a loaded Stem file’s different 'stem' parts.
Designed to minimize bulk and setup time, TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 is highly
transportable for DJs on the go. The lightweight, yet robust build
features four foldable rubber-padded feet that extend to raise the unit
to industry-standard height, or incline it for contoured comfort. Though
one D2 alone can navigate through two TRAKTOR decks, two USB ports found
on the rear panel allow a second D2 to be daisy-chained to one computer
USB port for a two-unit setup. Connections are further simplified with
an included power supply splitter cable that allows two units to be
powered using one power supply unit.
Fueling the technology behind TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 is the included TRAKTOR
PRO 2 software. An innovation in and of itself, TRAKTOR PRO is the award
winning DJ software used by countless professionals. Four software
decks, over 30 studio-grade effects, and powerful advanced features for
creative looping and cueing have provided DJs all over the world with
inspiring and customizable DJ possibilities.
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 will be fully compatible with Stems on public release
of the format in summer 2015.
TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 will be available for $499 / 499 EUR / £429 / ¥
57.800 / AU$ 699 at the NI Online Shop and at local retailers on May 4,
2015. Preorder is also available.
A performance video from the final testing of TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 is
available at:
[youtube]aQE8gTkriG8[/youtube]
Additional information on TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 is available at:
https://www.native-instruments.com/en/p ... ontrol-d2/