Traktor Kontrol X1 Sample Deck Mappings & Free Pro Upgrade

Native Instruments has just launched a limited-time offer for owners of the Traktor Kontrol X1 DJ Controller. From now through September, all the owners of a registered Kontrol X1 will receive a free Traktor Pro 2 upgrade which will give users access to four decks of control, sample decks, new loop recorder, cue functions, and the new effects. From now on, the Traktor Kontrol X1 will now ship with an additional overlay which shows the controls for the sample deck features in Traktor 2. Check inside for a Video and details/links to the promotion.

Author:: DJ Blaze
Publish date:: Aug 3, 2011

Native Instruments has just launched a limited-time offer for owners of the Traktor Kontrol X1 DJ Controller. From now through September, all the owners of a registered Kontrol X1 will receive a free Traktor Pro 2 upgrade which will give users access to four decks of control, sample decks, new loop recorder, cue functions, and the new effects. From now on, the Traktor Kontrol X1 will now ship with an additional overlay which shows the controls for the sample deck features in Traktor 2. Check the video above to see it in action, and the press release below for links and information on the free upgrade and new features.

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Just last week I put out a video showing the Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ controller working with external decks using timecode in order to operate all four decks simultaneously with a lot more control. This video was done on Traktor Pro 2 at the time, but now Native Instruments is giving away a FREE "Scratch Upgrade Kit" which will allow users to mix and scratch with timecode via the directly connected turntables or CD decks. Check inside for more information.

Last week, (only a day after the Traktor Z1 was announced) the popular DJ Equipment website PSSL accidentally posted a new product by Native Instruments which appears to be the Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2. The original Traktor Kontrol X1 came out a few years ago and is commonly used by Traktor DJ's as a playback companion controller with DVS setups or other mixing consoles. The updated X1 has most of the same functions as the original with a few new additions including RGB backlit buttons for Remix Deck control, Flux Mode buttons, a Touch Sensitive Strip for beatmatching/nudging and much more.

The new Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2 has now shipped from Native Instruments to a local DJ gear store near you. The new Traktor X1 has most of the same functions as the original X1 including cue points, browse/load controls, effects, and loops, but adds a new touch-strip section in the middle of the unit that can control effects parameters, nudging for beatmatching, and for jumping to a particular section in a song. Our full review is on the way, but check out Felix Da Housecat using the X1 in this new NI demo.

The new Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2 has now shipped from Native Instruments to our very own DJbooth.net lab for the full written and video review treatment. The new Traktor X1 has most of the same functions as the original X1 but adds a new touch-strip section in the middle of the unit that can control effects parameters, nudging for beatmatching, and for jumping to a particular section in a song. The review is on the way, but watch the unboxing video to see the new X1 MK2 fresh out of the box.

A few short weeks ago, information surfaced from a popular DJ equipment sales site regarding a brand new Traktor X1 controller that was set to be released by NI the end of this summer. The rumors are now confirmed as the new Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2 has officially been announced by Native Instruments on Monday.

The new Traktor Pro 2.5 software and Traktor Kontrol F1 Controller are set to arrive on store shelves everywhere next month. In the meantime, Native Instruments is providing us with a slew of new videos and information regarding the new 2.5 software update and F1 controller to hold everyone over until the actual release. This new video will show controllerist Moldover combining two F1 controllers with his Traktor Kontrol S4 in order to unlock the full potential of Traktor's new Remix Decks. Check out the full video inside along with a quick breakdown from yours truly.

Our good friends over at Native Instruments are never ones to quit while they are ahead in the DJ software game. This is a great thing for DJ's all over the world because we get to reap the benefits of this new age of digital DJ competition and all the new digital hardware and software goodness it brings. Introducing the new Traktor Kontrol F1 Pad-Based DJ controller that was built to control the new Remix Decks included in the all new Traktor PRO 2.5 software update along with other new functions and features. Check out the full press release, info links, and Demo video inside.

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.