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Description
The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2 is your ultimate musical companion that brings the tactile world of Traktor to your fingertips. This compact USB DJ controller offers a seamless integration with your Traktor decks, effects, loops, and all other DJ functions, creating an immersive musical experience for both you and your audience.
Ditch the mouse and keyboard - the Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2 is designed to give you a more intuitive and hands-on control, whether you're using turntables or CDJs. It features eight knobs and buttons that are conveniently positioned to provide you with full-on effects control. They work with two of the four effect units, giving you control over browse, cue, sync, and loops.
The RGB backlit buttons and displays ensure that you always have visual feedback, even in the darkest rooms. The touch-sensitive browser and the multipurpose touch strip put you in complete control over track position, pitch bend, and effects. The touch strip is user adaptable, allowing you to customize it to match your DJing style.
The Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2 also offers direct access to Traktor's Flux mode, a unique feature that allows you to juggle cue points and loop effects without missing a beat. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned DJ, the Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2 is designed to elevate your performances to a whole new level.
Key Features:
- Compact USB DJ controller offering full integration with Traktor decks, effects, and loops
- Multipurpose touch strip and touch-sensitive browser for complete control over track position, pitch bend, and effects
- Eight conveniently positioned knobs and buttons for full-on effects control
- RGB back-lit buttons and displays for visual feedback
- Direct access to Traktor's Flux mode for juggling cue points and loop effects
- User adaptable touch strip for customization
- Immediate recognition by Traktor for plug-and-play performance with no setup required
Videos
Native Instruments
Felix da Housecat on TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 | Native Instruments
Felix da Housecat on TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 | Native Instruments
Native Instruments
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 | Native Instruments
Native Instruments
Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 mk2 Walkthrough Demo
Mojaxx
Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2 + F1 Demo
DJ Tech Direct
Traktor Kontrol X1 Mk 2 Talkthrough
Digital DJ Tips
Tutorial: Using Traktor Kontrol X1 Mk2's Touchstrip
Digital DJ Tips
Review: Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2 with Ean Golden
DJ TechTools
Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2 Video Walkthrough & Review
DJBooth Pro Audio
Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 Mk2. Подробный обзор.
Baza Shop
Still Traktor's most versatile controller? - Traktor X1 MK2 Tried & Tested
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Reviews
PROS
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Excellent for Traktor users, offering seamless integration
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Touchstrip feature allows for easy track navigation and nudging
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Highly portable and can fit inside any bag, perfect for traveling DJs
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Flexible and easy to use, with intuitive controls
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Supports MIDI mapping for customization to individual preferences
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Small footprint, offering 4 deck control and multiple effects
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Light weight, enhancing its portability for gigs
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Provides consistent performance across different venues
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Great for both beginners and experienced DJs due to its learning curve
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Enhances digital setups with additional control over effects and loops
CONS
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Learning curve might be steep for some users
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Touchstrip may be less user-friendly compared to previous generation buttons
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2.
Features and functionality
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The X1 MK2 can control any combination of decks, including A/B, C/D, C/A, and B/D, offering flexibility in deck management.
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The controller supports mapping with MIDI features, allowing users to customize and expand its capabilities beyond just controlling extra decks.
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The MK2's beat jump feature using the shift button is a standout, which may not be easily mapped on the MK1.
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Neither the MK2 nor MK3 have soundcards, necessitating additional equipment like a Z1 for audio output to sound systems or headphones.
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Use cases and applications
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The X1 MK2 is noted for its efficient design, making it particularly well-suited for users needing more deck control without investing in additional CDJs.
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The MK2 is praised as an ideal travel companion, fitting easily in a backpack with a laptop, MINIRIG, headphones, and Z1 mixer.
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The X1 MK2 with a Z1 is praised for its portability, being roughly the size of an A4 paper or a 14" laptop.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 21 Reviews and 84 Ratings
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One of the best controllers
The best controller for a traveller Dj, Flexible, Easy to use & it can fit inside any bag!
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streamlined and versatile MIDI controller for Ableton integration
Define "Streamlined?" This little toy fits that definition. Very fast and versatile. I chain MIDI it to Ableton to cover the "Sends" and "Master" channel strips.
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Awesome
The channelstrip can be used for every effect or the loop recorder as well as scrubbing through tracks. It's an awesome little beast and great addition to every digital setup.
the best!
The best add on controler in the market with the right mapping it can do lots of damage ;)
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On both sides of his mixer you can see Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2 controllers.
At 3:53 , we can see Gareth playing his set with two Kontrol X1s on Traktor while using a DJM-900 mixer.
Felix Da Housecat's DJ setup revolves around Traktor, a Pioneer DJM-900 mixer, and two Traktor Kontrol X1's. In a video for Native Instruments, he says:
"I always use 4 decks, each of these babies controls 2 decks." He likes that fact that using Traktor, he can produce remixes and edits on the fly with the touch of a button, without having to have everything ready beforehand.
"Sometimes I have tracks I haven't prepared and they might need a little nudge or they might go off a bit in the mix, that's where the touch strip comes in... a couple flicks with my finger, and we're locked in."
He talks about how easy it is to browse through tracks on his laptop with touch sensitive browsing. Regarding loops, he likes to use the "touch strip to control loop size, and jump between them."
On hot cues: "I have the flux mode button remapped to give me 2 pages of hot cues... I like to have the juicy moments ready at my fingertips."
Effects: "If i really wanna get crazy, the X1 allows me to assign 4 effects per deck. I can even control effects on the strip."
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It is clearly shown in the middle of his setup in this picture that he posted on Instagram.
Dubfire's X1 can be seen in the thumbnail as well as at the 2:01 mark of his video detailing how he performs.
At 26:51, Robin Schulz can be seen using a Native Instruments Control X1 MK2.
"Native Instruments Kontrol X1 (2) and Kontrol X1 MK2 as back up. I remapped my X1s to fit the way I play; I can do it blindfolded when I’m on, from beat jumps, loop functions and cue points. I normally use Deck C for effects and have all 3 decks running together which I full control from my X1s. I’m a loop freak, if I can have 6 decks looping at some point i can be happy. I also mapped the CDJs which I connect to Traktor on HID mode to give me the same functions as my controllers, sometimes it’s easier to reach them when I’m browsing through my library," says Nicole, in this article.
On 2:40 you can see one of two Kontrol X1's Speedy J uses next to his mixer.
In this video MK explains how he switched from the Native Instruments Traktor S4 to the Traktor X1 Mk2 (1:10).
He says: "When I first started to learn to DJ, was using the S4 and it was just easier for me, being a new DJ, to grasp everything. And then the X1 came out and I bought two of them, actually. And I started using those and then I started to figure how to use those with other DJ equipment and that kind of worked perfectly. And then when the MK2 came out, I was like, "It got even better." With the touchstrip you can do effects live, you can do loops live... It just made it a lot easier."
”In this routine I’m triggering samples a lot. Yeah i think there’s room for more toys in the turntablist work zone. ”
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