Native Instruments has given us a solid release date for the new Traktor 2.5 software update and the new Traktor Kontrol F1 remix deck controller which will arrive on store shelves everywhere on May 30th, 2012. The Traktor 2.5 update will be given free to current Traktor Pro 2 and Traktor Duo 2 users which will be available at the Native Instruments website and there is a CRAZY price-drop for those who don't have it yet. Traktor 2.5 along with the Traktor Kontrol F1 will have features to control the new Remix Decks features that Traktor will now introduce. Check out the full press release inside for details.

The newest Native Instruments DJ controller is finally in the lab for a full out HD-video review. The Traktor Kontrol F1 is the new USB DJ controller that can perfectly control the new Traktor 2.5 Remix Decks that was recently introduced to the DJ world last month. With the F1, DJ's now have the power to control one-shot samples, loops, and cue points within Traktor like never before. There's a lot to cover and we'll have the review video done shortly. Check out the unboxing and first-impressions video after the jump.

The newest controller from Native Instruments for DJ's is the new Traktor Kontrol F1 that can control the Traktor 2.5 Remix decks perfectly has now been released worldwide and is available on store shelves everywhere. We are currently hard at work on the F1 video review and we'll be sure to bring it out as soon as it's ready. Check out the full press release and see how to download your 1.4GB of Remix samples, loops, and one-shots for free with your copy of Traktor 2.5 regardless if you get the F1 or not.

Native Instruments set the DJ World ablaze with the inclusion of the new Remix Decks and the F1 controller which works in Traktor 2.6. Now, Traktor Pro owners have yet another reason to rejoice. Native Instruments will work with leading artists and music-makers to provide new loops and sample packs to its users in order to keep your sets fresh and new. These sets will cost less than $5 a pop and the series kicks off with the new M.A.N.D.Y pack which is available now. Check out the press release, M.A.N.D.Y video, and other links inside.

The NI Traktor Remix Decks allow DJ's to perform like producers in real-time while beatmashing and remixing with different sounds, loops, hotcues, and effects using different controllers. The Remix Decks originally came with a few Remix sets to get users started, but NI has made sure to keep releasing Fresh and New Remix Sets for users to play with, all for a small fee. Famous controllerist Mad Zach puts the Traktor Z2, F1's, and Remix Decks to work in this performance video.

With the introduction of Traktor 2.5 last year, the Remix Decks are the new ways DJ's can perform like producers in real-time while beatmashing and remixing with different sounds, loops, and effects. The Remix Decks originally came with Remix sets to get users started with certain standard sounds and loops, but Native Instruments has made sure to keep releasing Fresh and New Remix Sets for users to play with all for a small fee. The seven new Remix Sets in this latest release are available on Beatport and WhatPeoplePlay. Check out the details and links inside.