NI Stems Support Expanded [Video]

Stems update, active. That was just an attempt at telling you that Native instruments has a new Traktor update. And this time its a pretty cool update. This update is version 2.10.1, and it extends control of the stems format to all users that have TRAKTOR. Yes, now you can see stem tracks and the stems on the Traktor Software with the latest update.

Author:: Berry S
Updated:: Feb 12, 2018
Original:: Feb 22, 2016

Stems update, active. That was just an attempt at telling you that Native instruments has a new Traktor update. And this time its a pretty cool update. This update is version 2.10.1, and it extends control of the stems format to all users that have TRAKTOR. Yes, now you can see stem tracks and the stems on the Traktor Software. You also can now map it to any third-party controllers. The update also makes STEMS playable on the S4. And the update don’t stop. To appeal you try try out STEMS, NI is giving you access to 65 free Stems available right now on their website, and also offering 25% off stems releases for a limited time. You have until The end of February for this exclusive discount, which can be redeemed at online retailers Beatport, Bleep, Juno, Traxsource, Wasabeat, and whatpeopleplay.

The S4 and the F1 are getting the official Stem-ready stamp of approval, it will be interesting to see if people will opt for an older controller which still incorporates a jogwheel or people will rather just opt for an S8 or S5.

The free update is now available for download fro the NI Service Center.

Check out the Press release for more info on this great update.

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It's already been one year since Native Instruments has shown us where they see the market headed. STEMS is their baby and they have come out in full support of it. And with the one year anniversary of STEMS, they are bringing you the opportunity of saving on two of the current products that support this format until May 31. The S5 and the D2 are each going to save you up to $200 dollars. That is a lot of time to think and make a decision if this right for you. Usually NI does one month sales but you are getting two months, so no rush.

NI has sent us two of their newest compact DJ controllers for Traktor called the Traktor Kontrol D2 for the full review treatment. The Traktor Kontrol D2 is essentially the "deck" section of the recently reviewed Traktor Kontrol S8 DJ controller and it sports the same hi-res screen and heavy remix/stem deck control with multicolored backlit pads and volume controls. The D2 and the S8 uses the remix deck controls to manipulate the new Stems file format. Watch our quick unboxing and first impressions video to see a fresh D2 out of the package.

Hercules has their take on the new DJ/performer genre- if I may call it that- with their new controller, the P32 DJ(Interesting name). It is NAMM time and another interesting product is being showcased towards the mobile DJ market. The new controller from Hercules is a little different than anything that is out there. Yes it can be thought of as two Traktor F1s attached to a simple mixer interface, but it is a little more than just that.

Native Instruments has now released the final version of their Stem Creator Beta App that we all had a chance to use for ourselves a few months ago. The Stem Creator App is now released for producers, labels, DJ's and everyone else to start creating these Stem files for performances. Check out the full press release and more after the jump.

Native Instruments has just launched the new Stems file format that separates tracks into four parts so that new mixing of melodies, vocals, drums, and rhythm can be achieved. NI has now released the free Beta version of the Stem file format creator which will allow users to make their own Stem files of their productions.

Today, the Native Instruments team has finally introduced the Traktor 2.9 Update which also introduces the STEMS audio file format to the masses so that DJ's can start mixing and manipulating the music in new and creative ways. With the all new STEMS files, users will be able to separate beats, grooves, and vocals so that mixing can be done on an entirely different level.

Late last week, Native Instruments announced the third and final price-drop of its long-standing flagship 4-deck Digital DJ Controller called the Traktor Kontrol S4. I call this the third and final price-drop because NI has listed this offer to last from now until August 31st OR until stocks last. The writing has been on the wall for a fresh new round of all-in-one DJ controllers since the release of Traktor 2.5 and the remix deck functionality that the S2/S4 could never really take advantage of. The S4 is still a very capable DJ controller that also has a built in Traktor DJ Soundcard that allows DJ's to playback timecode vinyl or CD's with external turntables or CD decks. Take advantage of this sweet deal while you still can.

The Traktor Kontrol S8 was leaked by Amazon and various other sources earlier this month and even though we already knew what this was, we decided to keep quiet until NI themselves let the cat out of the bag. They did so yesterday with a new Teaser Video showing various parts of the new Traktor Kontrol S8 and the shiny new screens that DJ's can use for playback rather than looking at the computer screen.