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Traktor Kontrol Stand Released

The new Traktor Kontrol Aluminum stand that brings the Traktor Kontrol F1 and X1 up to industry-standard Mixer/Deck Height is now available for sale anywhere Traktor Products are sold. The Traktor Kontrol Stand is a solid and non-slip extension that raises the Traktor Kontrol unit to the height of the Traktor Kontrol Z2 mixer and other DJ gear. The cover also keeps the hardware safe during transport. The new stand is available for $59 and can be obtained directly through NI via the links and press release inside.

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.

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[Video] Electrix Tweaker Arkaei Performance

The Electrix Tweaker is a cool new DJ MIDI device that can be used to control many different software types using its large number of buttons and pads. The Tweaker is a compact and portable controller that features an intuitive layout which is perfect for the studio, the stage, and the DJ booth. It would work well as a main controller or as an add-on to an existing DJ or production setup. Electrix has released a new Performance Video showing Arkaei using two Twekaers and his custom Traktor Pro mappings. Check out the video and the words from Electrix after the jump.

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[Video] American Audio MXR-10 Unboxing & First Impressions

The American Audio MXR series Mixer/DJ controllers with internal 4-in/4-out (DVS-capable) soundcards come in at an excellent price-point and have many features today's DJ's want. They are regular stand-alone DJ mixers and they also have MIDI buttons, knobs, and faders on-board that can be used to manipulate the DJ software of the user's choice. The American Audio MXR-10 two-channel DJ full video review is on the way shortly but check out my unboxing & first impressions video in the meantime to see what you get in the box.

[Review] Numark Mixtrack Pro II

The Numark Mixtrack Pro II is the newly updated two-deck/two-channel entry-level digital DJ controller produced by Numark DJ Division that comes bundled with Serato DJ Intro. The original Numark Mixtrack Pro is one of the best-selling DJ controllers of all time and for very good reason. The overall layout of the Numark Mixtrack Pro II is fairly similar to the original Mixtrack Pro, but this time the Mixtrack Pro II has a much sleeker appearance, thinner jog wheels, and the very popular 16-pad setup to control the main DJ functions. Check out my full HD-Video review inside.

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[Video] Pioneer DDJ-WeGO Supports Serato DJ Intro

The new popular and compact Digital DJ controller known as the Pioneer DDJ-WeGO already comes bundled with Virtual DJ LE but now users can download a free copy of Serato DJ Intro to give users a totally different look and feel to the already successful controller. Serato DJ Intro is a bare-bones style DJ software for DJ controllers that always boast good jog wheel response and enough base-features to appease most DJ's needs. Check out our full HD-Video review & Serato DJ Demo of the DDJ-Wego and then head over to the Serato DJ link to get your free copy of Serato DJ Intro inside.

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Serato DJ 1.1.2 with NS6, VCI-400, & DDJ-WeGO

Serato DJ, the flagship Serato software for Digital DJ controllers, has just released a new update that provides a few new functions to the Pioneer DDJ-SX while also adding new support for the Numark NS6, the Vestax VCI-400, and the Pioneer DDJ-WeGO. Along with these newly supported DJ controllers Serato DJ 1.1.2 also has a new auto-play feature and a few stability upgrades that makes everything run smoother. The Serato DJ software is available for these three new controllers for $129 or $199 with the additional Video Plug-in. Check out the press release and links inside.

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Numark Mixtrack Pro + Akai LPD8 = Free Serato DJ Upgrade

For a limited time, DJ's who purchase both a new Mixtrack Pro Digital DJ controller and an Akai LPD8 MIDI Pad controller will get a Free copy of the new full-powered Serato DJ software. The Mixtrack Pro is one of the best selling entry-level DJ controllers of all time and with an Akai LPD8 controller also in the mix, there are plenty more functions within the full-powered Serato DJ software that the DJ can control. I'm not sure how long this deal is going to last, so act now before the deal is gone! Details inside.

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