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TRAKTOR 2.6.1 Update: Harmonic mixing & TRAKTOR DJ Sync

The TRAKTOR 2.6.1 update is out now via Service Center. This update is free to all TRAKTOR PRO 2 users and lets you seamlessly sync meta data for your tracks from TRAKTOR DJ to TRAKTOR PRO and back including all BPM, beat grid and cue point information*. What’s more, this update also introduces TRAKTOR DJ’s key and downbeat detection for smooth harmonic mixing and formidable beat gridding. Check out the press release and links download inside.

[Video] Decksaver NI Traktor Kontrol Z2 Cover

The Traktor Kontrol Z2 2+2 Mixer/Controller was just released a couple of months ago and it's already looking like another success for NI. The popularity of our Full HD-Video review and the DIY Full-Innofader installation Video for the Z2 confirms that this product has the goods to become a major player in the DJ arena. The Decksaver team has just shipped the new polycarbonate covers for the Traktor Kontrol Z2 and Mixware.net was gracious enough to send one to the DJbooth Lab for a quick feature video after the jump.

[Production Gear] NI Komplete 8 Sale Special

The Native Instruments collection of Sounds, loops, and sequences that producers use to make beats on the Maschine hardware is known as Komplete 8 and Komplete 8 Ultimate. With the Komplete 8 software, users get 27 instruments worth of sounds for only $399 and with the Komplete 8 Ultimate software, users get 50 instruments worth of sounds for only $699. That's a savings of $160 and $400 respectively, but the savings will only last until March 26th, 2013, so act fast or risk paying full price in a few short weeks from now. Check out the press release and links inside.

[Video] Traktor DJ App for iPad Released!

A few short weeks ago after NAMM 2013, I was invited to NYC to meet with the Native Instruments team for a top-secret product reveal. This new product has now been released to the public today and DJ's everywhere are already clamoring for the download. The new Traktor DJ App for the iPad is here and for the small fee of only $20, anyone with a shiny iPad can venture into the Traktor realm of DJ control. Check out the full press release, demo video, and my full breakdown after the jump.

New TRAKTOR CONTROL VINYL from QBert & DJ Craze

Qbert and DJ Craze are two of my personal favorite DJ's in the whole wide world. They have been killing the scratch/turntablist game for years and years and they both hold three DMC World titles each. Native Instruments has teamed up with Qbert and DJ Craze to bring an excellent Limited Edition Traktor Control Vinyl Set with exclusive sounds on side A (one with samples from Qbert and one with beats by Craze) and Traktor Scratch timecode on side B. Check out the details and links to get your set after the jump.

Another Traktor Kontrol S4 Pricedrop!

The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 is one of the most successful and popular four-deck DJ controllers out on the market today. Our Full video review was released almost two years ago and it stood out from the rest with its perfect one-to-one Traktor Pro mapping and internal Audio Soundcard that is capable of DVS timecode playback right out of the box. Native Instruments has initiated a new price of only $899 for the unit. Act now as this price is only good while supplies last. Check out the press release and buy links inside to get yours today!

Traktor’s New Remix Sets

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.

[Video] Custom Stylelfip.com Traktor Kontrol Z2

The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2 Mixer has been out on the market for a few months now and everyone who loves Traktor loves using this mixer. The Traktor Kontrol Z2 has removable faceplates that can now be customized with the help of our friends over at Styleflip.com. Styleflip is now the first company to offer a custom skin for the Traktor Kontrol Z2 mixer to both protect it and to add some of your own unique style. Check out the video of my own Custom Traktor Kontrol Z2 courtesy of Styleflip.com after the jump.