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[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.

[Review] Pioneer CDJ-2000nexus

The Pioneer CDJ-2000nexus is the new flagship Pioneer Multi-Media deck with some nice improvements over the original CDJ-2000 with the inclusion of Beat Sync, Slip-Mode, Wireless Rekordbox Integration, Perfect Traktor HID Integration, and a new updated display with Zoom Waveforms and color indicators. Check out my new update review video and writeup to see if this costly upgrade is worth the price of admission.

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[Video] Traktor Cookery School

The many DJ's of Traktor get together and cook and eat, and just have fun in this new video release of the Traktor Cookery School. This lighthearted look into the world of Traktor and the Professional DJ's who use the software is a cool video to usher in the new year. Check out the video after the jump and then go hop on your own Traktor Holiday Gear and come up with something new and fresh!

Happy Holidays From Native Instruments!

Native Instruments is kicking the holidays off right by giving away some free gifts to those who have shown their support for the NI products. NI is giving away five new Remix Decks Sets for DJ's who want to use them with Traktor and Producers get DRIVER – a screaming filter distortion effect for adding anything from movement to mayhem – works stand-alone in any DAW, and integrates perfectly with MASCHINE. Check inside for details on how to get your free gifts today for XMAS!

[Video] Pioneer DJM-T1 New Traktor 2.6 Mapping

Pioneer has now released a brand new .TSI configuration file for the Pioneer DJM-T1 Traktor Certified Mixer that updates the mapping of the on-board MIDI controls so that they work seamlessly with the brand new features found in the Traktor Pro 2.6 DJ Software update. The new update file is available for free download on the Pioneer DJ website and is very easy to setup and install. With the new update DJ's can take advantage of the new Flux Mode, Post-Fader Effects and Macro-Effects features. Check out the Pioneer DJ Walkthrough Video and our HD Review Video after the jump.

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[Video] DJ Shiftee: Traktor Kontrol Z2 & Maschine Performance

DJ Shiftee is back at it again but this time he's got even more Native Instruments goodness to show us all. This latest video shows DJ Shiftee ripping it up on the Traktor Kontrol Z2 along side his all gold Technics 1200's and the gold Maschine MK2. DJ Shiftee does it all from scratching, to juggling, to drumming and never skips a beat in the process. Check out this cool new performance video, then head out and get your own Z2 and/or Maschine in time for the holidays!

[Review] Traktor Kontrol Z2

The new Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2 2+2 MIDI Mixer is a heavy-duty Traktor Scratch Certified two-channel professional DJ mixer with on-board Traktor Pro 2.6 MIDI controls for many of the advanced DJ software features such as Loops, Remix Deck Slots, Hotcues, Macro-FX and much more. The Traktor Kontrol Z2 is the first true DJ mixer produced by Native Instruments that will perfectly compliment the Traktor software (with DVS package) while also providing DJ’s with an true analog DJ mixer solution to play non-software sources like audio CD’s from CD decks or vinyl from turntables. Check out my Full HD-Video and written reviews after the jump.

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[Video] Numark 4TRAK Traktor 2.6 Mapping

The Numark 4Trak is one of my favorite Digital DJ controllers ever made to control Traktor and they've recently released a brand new mapping file on their website to update the unit to work seamlessly with the new Traktor 2.6 updates. The new Flux Mode and Macro FX in Traktor 2.6 are very easy to use on the 4TRAK now thanks to the new file release and Jason from Numark is here to give you all the details in this latest video tutorial. Peep the video after the jump.

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