Traktor Pro 2.5 with Remix Decks Is Released
Hot on the heels of the F1 controller launch, we see Traktor 2.5 being rolled out. The biggest new feature this time round are the remix decks designed to be controlled by the F1 allowing you to load one shots or even complete tracks to manlipulate and work into your sets.
What Native Instruments say:
TRAKTOR PRO 2.5’s groundbreaking new Remix Decks allow for spectacular live remixing and re-arranging of tracks.
Start jamming with the powerful loop suite and included TRAKTOR loop content. Each of the 64 slots can hold a loop or one-shot sample – load sounds from your hard drive or by capturing loops live from your DJ set. Save them as Remix Sets and build up your own loop library – the potential for rocking completely unique live performances is endless.
Beyond that are the normal tweaks under the hood you’d expect from a revision update to improve the overall end user experience, with improvements in both file browser functionality and the BPM grid detection routine it should prove a smoother response for all users.
The good news is that Traktor 2 owners look to be getting a free upgrade and owners of older versions also qualify for limited time crossgrade options. Consult the chart below for more information.
How To Get Traktor Pro 2.5 Remix
| Software you own | News | Price to “Go Remix” |
Important notes |
| TRAKTOR PRO 2 (TRAKTOR KONTROL S2, TRAKTOR KONTROL S4) |
Free* | If you bought it in 2012, please see the ‘GRACE PERIOD’ note below** |
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| TRAKTOR DUO 2 | Upgraded to PRO 2! | Free* | Check NI Service Center now. Download and install the latest TRAKTOR update (2.1.3). Next time you start TRAKTOR, TRAKTOR PRO 2 will open |
| TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 | Free* | ||
| TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO 2 | Upgraded to TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 software! |
Free* | Check NI Service Center now. Download and install the latest TRAKTOR update (2.1.3). Next time you start TRAKTOR, TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 software will open |
| TRAKTOR LE 1 TRAKTOR LE 2 TRAKTOR ME |
$89/79 €/¥7800 | It’s time to go pro. Get TRAKTOR PRO 2 at this amazing new price! |
DISCLAIMER:
* The free update is available via the NI Service Center.
GRACE PERIOD:
** Please note that if you purchased and activated a full version of TRAKTOR PRO 2 between January 1st and April 2nd, 2012, you’re eligible for a $60 / 50 € e-voucher for the NI Online Shop. You’ll receive your e-voucher in a separate email. This doesn’t apply if the software was bundled with a hardware product.
For more information see the Native Instruments Traktor 2 homepage.