While there is a User Mode that defaults to a set of Track Deck transport, loop, FX, and browsing controls, the main intention for the Kontrol F1 is dedicated control over one or more of Traktor Pro 2.5’s new Remix Decks. Native Instruments (NI) bills the Kontrol F1 as an “add-on” controller, a supplementary device that complements one or more main controllers, such as their S4, S2, or X1. THE F1 PROPOSITION The Traktor Kontrol F1 ![]() ![]() Combine it with a Kontrol X1 and a small sound card, and you can stash your entire laptop system into an average sized backpack. An F1 complements a variety of DJ setups, from DVS systems to minimal setups. Samples can be captured in real time from Track Decks or imported from a hard drive. Those decks give you up to 64 editable samples each, across four Sample Slots. The Bottom Line: This high-quality controller is – for now – the only one that will access all of the Sample Cells and features of Traktor’s new Remix Decks. MP3 playback from Sample Slots can be spotty, which ought to be addressed in an update. No transport controls included for the Remix Deck. The Bad: Can only control one Remix Deck at a time. The 16 assignable colors of the pad grid look really nice. New and edited Remix Sets are savable and shareable. ![]() A User Map and MIDI Mode let you use it for purposes other than the hardwired Remix Deck mapping. Solid, compact construction, just like the Kontrol X1. The Good: Unlocks full controls over Traktor Pro 2.5’s mouth-watering Remix Decks. System Requirements: Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32-bit/64-bit), 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) / Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7 (latest update), Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Ships with: Traktor Pro 2.5, 1.4 GB Remix Set collection, USB 2.0 cable, Track Deck overlayĭimensions: 11.5 x 4.7 x 2 inches (29.4 x 12 x 5.2 cm) Price: $279 (MSRP), $249 (common retail price)Ĭommunication: High-res Traktor NHL protocol, as well as MIDI over USB (USB powered)Īvailable: Purchase Now in the DJTT Webstore While Traktor Pro 2’s Sample Decks and other performance features already supplied an ample toolshed for live remixes and mashups, Traktor Pro 2.5 Remix Decks and their dedicated controller – the Kontrol F1 – take those previous abilities into uncharted waters. But no matter, because the Kontrol F1 and its accompanying update to Traktor Pro 2.5 give Traktor users admission to the VIP Room of the live remixing party. ![]() Whilst a global section gives you the ability to browse, capture samples from your main output and perform essential tasks such as sync, quantize, pitch control and vary the size and speed of your selected content.īuilding on the ultra stable, creative and easy to use Traktor platform this software update now features exclusive remix decks to take live performance to the next level and bring production to the DJ Booth.Hey everybody, let’s get ready to blur the lines between DJing and live performance! Oh wait, you say Ableton Live users have been doing that for years? Fair enough. Four short throw faders and pot controls give you plenty of sound shaping possibilities in a simple and user friendly way. You can instantly dive into the available 64 audio slots via the control wheel and 16 multi-coloured pads which fire off your loaded loops, sounds or effects and gives you immediate visual feedback to what is happening without the need to peek at your laptop screen. The Traktor Kontrol F1 hardware is exclusively designed to give fast, intuitive and complete control of the Traktor remix decks. With the ability to load up to 64 audio clips various effect parameters and remix banks the live performance arena has stepped up another level. Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol F1 is the ultimate and exclusive controller for NI's TRAKTOR Pro 2.5’s amazing new Remix Deck features.
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