Month: July 2013
Rekord Buddy Makes Syncing Traktor and Rekordbox Libraries Easy
July 17, 2013
One issue that digital DJs face is the lack of compatibility between different software applications. Rekord Buddy from Next Audio Labs solves this problem for users of Traktor Pro 2 and Pioneer’s Rekordbox by syncing all of your track metadata including cue points, beatgrids, and keys.
Native Instruments Officially Announces The New Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2
July 15, 2013
It was just over one month ago that images for the new Traktor Kontrol X1 were leaked online. Today Native Instruments officially announced the revision to the Kontrol X1 which features new touch strip controls, touch sensitive encoders, and LED loop size indicators. Check out the full article for our thoughts on the controller and watch the promotional video from Native Instruments.
Traktor Pro 2 Tutorial: How to Adjust the Pitch Fader Range
July 15, 2013
The pitch fader range is the maximum percentage that you can speed a track up or down using the pitch fader. In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how you can change all of the track deck pitch fader ranges at once and how to change them individually using MIDI mapping.
Serato Remote: Turn Your iPad Into A Companion Controller
July 14, 2013
Serato just released their first iOS app called Serato Remote. Serato Remote is not a standalone mixing application, but rather a controller for Serato DJ or Scratch Live running on your laptop to give you all of the controls that you need right at your fingertips. Watch the promotional video and read the press release to learn more about the latest iPad DJ app.
Ableton Live Tutorial: Working with Video Clips
July 12, 2013
Ableton Live allows you to import Quicktime movie files and play them like audio clips in the arrangement view. In this video tutorial I’ll be sharing some tips for working with video clips in Ableton Live.
How to Customize Your Maschine Controller
July 10, 2013
In this video I’ll show you how to customize the Maschine hardware controller using the Native Instruments Controller Editor software. This includes creating new MIDI templates, adjusting the pad velocty curve, and creating switchable knob and button pages.