NAMM 2011 - Numark NS6 Announced

Another big hit straight out of NAMM this year is the newest digital media controller from Numark called the NS6. If it looks familiar, that's because it is! It's basically a Numark NS7 controller with touch sensitive jog wheels and an additional two channels/decks at the DJ's disposal. With the touch sensitive jog wheels, four-channel mixer, and four-decks of Serato Itch software control, this unit sure seems like a winner to us. I'm sure the rest of the DJ companies with four-channel-deck controllers are now shaking in their boots. Full press release and product details inside.

Author:: DJ Blaze
Publish date:: Jan 13, 2011

Another big hit straight out of NAMM this year is the newest digital media controller from Numark called the NS6. If it looks familiar, that's because it is! It's basically a Numark NS7 controller with touch sensitive jog wheels and an additional two channels/decks at the DJ's disposal. With the touch sensitive jog wheels, four-channel mixer, and four-decks of Serato Itch software control, this unit sure seems like a winner to us. I'm sure the rest of the DJ companies with four-channel-deck controllers are now shaking in their boots. I am somewhat surprised that Numark didn't use the actively spinning platters found in the V7 and NS7 for us "analog-minded" DJ's to play with. I'm sure the jog wheels on the NS6 should still serve their purpose. If the NS7 and V7 decks are anything to go by, then we know that the NS6 is going to be built very tough and full of cool features. It comes bundled with Serato Itch that is capable of operating four decks. The Numark NS6 also adds on-board effects which was missing from the first iteration of the Numark NS7. The NS6 has four line inputs and two phono inputs which can be used with or without software support. The Crossfader is user replaceable as you can see the screws for the fader right on top. Numark has announced that the NS6 will be able to work with other popular DJ software products besides Serato at the time of its release. The expected retail price of the Numark NS6 will be around $1000. I'll forward more information as it comes my way, and you know we will be one of the FIRST to review the NS6 when it becomes available in Q2 of 2011... For now, here is the full press release and product details below...

If you are in California this week, head on over to NAMM and check it out yourself!

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Numark has just announced their newest four-channel/four-deck Digital DJ Controller that will be running in perfect harmony with the Native Instruments powerful Traktor 2 DJ software. This marks the first time that Numark is making a Traktor dedicated controller as the Numark NS6, NS7, and V7 were created to work with Serato Itch. Most DJ's know that the Traktor software is more in-depth than Serato, and it is more capable of those fine controls and tweaks that DJ's will want. So it only makes sense for Numark to finally create a serious Traktor controller to contend with the rest. (Press release and Price inside).

The Numark NS6 has been out on the market for almost two years now, but its still one of my favorite controllers to use with Serato. During our HD-Video review, we loved the build quality, tight jog wheels, and excellent fader feel along with the plethora of input and output options that are available to the users. The NS6 now gets a free software upgrade from Serato Itch to the new and improved Serato DJ and DJ CXL is in the Numark Studio to give a quick demo video of the new look and features. Check out the performance video and my (throwback) NS6 review after the jump.

The Numark NS7 was and still is a huge hit amongst DJ's who want the feel of good old fashioned vinyl mixed in with the convenience of a Digital DJ Controller. At this year's NAMM, Numark has announced the successor to its super successful controller called the NS7 II. The NS7 II has the same vinyl top actively spinning motorized platters found on the original NS7 along with two extra channels of control, a standalone mixer function, and 16 performance pads that will all work in perfect harmony with the new Serato DJ software. Check out the quick Video & breakdown after the jump.

V7 is based around the acclaimed adjustable torque, motorized-platter design from Numark's NS7 and delivers a host of professional features including real vinyl and a slipmat that analog turntablists will love, plus turntable control at ten times the resolution of standard MIDI, mouse-less library navigation, and Strip Search virtual-needle drop. V7’s link function enables you to combine two V7s with your choice of any mixer and your Mac or PC for a completely customizable, totally seamless performance environment.

I am going to announce a premier event at the Juliet Supperclub in NYC on Wednesday, August 24th called Mission:Control. The club is installing the all new Numark NS6 Digital DJ Controller permanently in their DJ booth! There will be high profile DJ’s on hand during the private, invitation only installation including Kelly G, Kay Gee, Jazzy Joyce (from HOT 97), Marley Marl, DJ Ace, and Beverley Bond, then a party open to everyone afterwards. Check inside for the details and review video of the NS6!

The Numark Mixtrack Quad Pro DJ controller has just been announced and is on its way to this week's Musikmesse 2013 show in Frankfurt Germany for all to see. The Mixtrack Quad is the 4-deck version of the newly released (and reviewed) Mixtrack Pro II Digital DJ controller. With the Mixtrack Quad, the user gets two additional decks/channels to mix with, multi-colored LED's on the performance pads/jog wheels, and even better construction for added durability. Check out more details on the Mixtrack Quad after the jump.

Numark has quite a few big announcements at this year's NAMM show this week with the first one being the Numark Orbit Wireless DJ Controller that was teased in the short video late last week. The Numark Orbit DJ controller is very small and compact with rubberized performance-style multi-color-backlit pads on each side to control different functions, a jog wheel in the center, and accelerometers inside for motion sensor style control. Numark says DJ's can perform with the Orbit via USB port (connected to a computer which also charges the unit) or wirelessly on the dancefloor with the crowd. Check out more details & Video inside.

At today's NAMM 2015 show, Numark is unleashing a slew of new products. The first product release of the day is the Numark Mixtrack III & Mixtrack Pro III entry-level DJ Intro controllers. The new versions of the Mixtrack have a new streamlined and simple layout. The new Mixtrack III's have taller and higher resolution jog wheels, large 100mm pitch sliders, and a touch-sensitive strip above the jog wheels for effects and track scrolling/searching.