Have you checked out the brand new Traktor Pro 4? We're curious to hear your thoughts! This latest release has made us reflect on our DJ journey, and we're thrilled to explore all the new features. It's exciting to see how some of these innovations align perfectly with our direction at DTM:
Stem Separation: One of the coolest upgrades is the stem separation feature. With just a right-click, you can break down any track in your collection into four separate elements: drums, bass, vocals, and other sounds. This gives you incredible flexibility to remix and experiment, especially when it comes to isolating vocals—a game-changer for creating the perfect vibe in an ecstatic dance setting. The only catch? There might be a slight dip in sound quality, but the creative possibilities are endless!
Pattern Player: Another exciting addition is the pattern player, which lets you overlay rhythmic sequences on your tracks, adding spontaneous bursts of energy. You can easily control the sequencer with any Traktor controller that has dedicated FX unit controls, swapping any of Traktor's four FX units for the pattern player. While it might not revolutionize your set, it's a fantastic way to inject extra intensity into tracks that need a little boost.
Flexible Beat Grids: This highly requested feature is finally here! Now you can easily manage tracks with varying tempos, like those with sudden changes during drops or breaks This promises highly accurate looping, beat jumps, beat effect layering, and beat alignment even when using sync.
Ozone Maximizer: This feature is perfect for boosting the sound of your mixes, ensuring your tracks have a full and rich sound, while avoiding any unwanted distortions or compromising quality. As DJs, we know how crucial it is to maintain headroom but that this can lead to giving up maximizing your sound, this feature lets you have it all.
These upgrades are all about enhancing your DJing experience across various genres and tempos. We're excited about these improvements, and it's amazing to see Traktor making such strides in user experience.
What is amazing to see is the marketing being used for this upgrade. The video starts by stating “DJ Differently” and goes on to ask “Mixing Genres?”, “Mixing Tempos?” Well, yes we are! In fact, these two are pillars at the DTM DJ School because we know that to get a full spectrum set, you must be willing and able to mix together various genres with a variety of BPM. It's gratifying to see these features mimicking what we know to be the evolution needed and making more accessible features which make it easier to do so. At DTM, we've been pioneering similar techniques, and it's gratifying to see these features now more accessible than ever. We feel this upgrade solidifies our position as frontrunners in the ecstatic dance DJ industry!
What are your thoughts on this Traktor's new release? Share with us in the comments below!
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