Traktor Z2 Rekordbox

The full Traktor version is priced at 99 bucks as of 2020, while Rekordbox is priced at 129 dollars instead, and so if you are on a tight budget it might be wise to choose Traktor, especially considering the fact that it's a full version with no upsell or any hidden charges. The full Traktor version is priced at 99 bucks as of 2020, while Rekordbox is priced at 129 dollars instead, and so if you are on a tight budget it might be wise to choose Traktor, especially considering the fact that it's a full version with no upsell or any hidden charges. This is paradise for Rekordbox DJs, they show up, plug in their USB sticks and they’re good to go. Imagine being a Traktor DJ and having the ability to show up at a club and get the same setup convenience. Today Ryan Dejaegher is going to show you how by using the CDJ 2000s in HID mode with Traktor.

Traktor Z2 Mixer
Traktor Z2 Driver

Traktor Pro 2 to Rekordbox; Traktor Pro 2 to djay/djay Pro; Rekordbox to djay/djay Pro (with some more steps and work) Serato DJ to Traktor Pro 2, Rekordbox, djay; We’re still waiting for even more cross-compatibility, but it starts to become a challenge based on how the databases are built for each software, and how well-hidden the actual.

THE WORLD'S FIRST 2+2 CONTROL MIXER

2 standalone channels + 2 full Remix Deck Channels
Sturdy aluminum chassis, with Innofaders™
Intuitive control of Macro FX, and Flux Mode

2+2 CHANNEL CONTROL MIXER

TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 puts an advanced DJ controller in the body of a professional mixer with two stand-alone channels – plus hands-on control for two Remix Decks.

THE DJ MIXER – REMIXED

Mix with the best of both analog and digital worlds. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 excels as a standalone club mixer alongside turntables and CDJs, and also as the hub of an advanced controller-based setup.
Flawless integration with the included TRAKTOR PRO 3 software and advanced Remix Decks control deliver a lightning-fast mixing experience with uninterrupted creative flow.

TITAN HARDWARE DESIGN

Built tough for pro use, TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 features all the power and connectivity needed for even the biggest clubs. The integrated audio interface delivers 24-bits of high-output audio so your sets hit with maximum impact.
Pro XLR and RCA outputs, knobs, buttons, and Innofaders™ combine for a fluid layout and rock-solid construction built to last. And TRAKTOR Mode buttons switch between TRAKTOR and standalone signals at the push of a button.
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PERFORMANCE READY

Build a colossal drop, or disguise your track beyond recognition. TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2’s Built-in Macro FX controls let you get expressive with intuitive, one-knob action.
Two Remix Deck channels provide essential control for improvising and remixing tracks on-the-fly. Launch loops, samples, and cue points with eight color-coded trigger pads and fine-tune with the loop encoders.
Or connect multiple TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 and X1 controllers thanks to the Z2’s USB hub: Freeing up additional ports on your laptop, and expanding performance possibilities.

DESIGNED FOR TRAKTOR PRO SOFTWARE

TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 is built for seamless control of the included TRAKTOR PRO 3 software and timecode media. Get in-depth control of your music with the choice DJ software of countless professionals worldwide – up to four software decks, customizable interface, and advanced track library management.
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Traktor Z2 Mixer

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'Superb design, software integration and built quality make this a resoundingly successful DJ mixer.'
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*You will receive a download link for the TRAKTOR PRO 3 software instantly after registering your hardware unit with Native Instruments. Remix Deck™ content is available as a separate free download. The software requires activation after installation.

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It’s been a while since we checked in with the powerful project that is the DJ Conversion Utility. This is a homebrew project run by one enterprising developer and DJ, Mix Master G. The goal is simple: he wants to make it possible for DJs to be able to move their libraries around between DJ platforms without a ton of headache, and that’s exactly what the DJ Conversion Utility can do.

Rekordbox XML to Traktor Library

In this new update, version 3.2 of the DJ Conversion Utility (DJCU) (Mac-only) adds the ability to convert from Rekordbox XML files to a Traktor library. This process results in a folder/playlist Traktor library structure that mirrors the exact playlist and folder structure in Rekordbox.

For tracks that have never been loaded into Traktor before, DJCU makes a playlist called “Analyze these first” to let you know there are new songs that need analysis in Traktor. There’s no getting around this process, because waveforms are all very proprietary for each DJ software. But if the Rekordbox collection contained tracks that were already analyzed in Traktor previously, they won’t be in this playlist. Handy!

Loops and cues all are also moved from Rekordbox – so if you’ve set those, they’ll appear in Traktor. An important limitation, however, is in the total number allowed:

“Rekordbox has a total of 18 cue/loop positions (8 hot and 10 memory). Traktor only has 8. When the total of unique cues and loops in Rekordbox exceeds 8 some will be lost. DJCU first converts the hot positions and if there is room left it will add the memory positions until the total of 8 is reached. Duplicate cues and loops are automatically filtered out.”

Watch the conversion process here:

What About A Master USB Drive?

Mix Master G also shared a second powerful application for his conversion utility with this update: making a USB drive that works for a bunch of DJ softwares, not just Rekordbox-compatible hardware. With this update, it’s very possible to build a drive that can work with Serato, Rekordbox, CDJs, Traktor, and Denon Prime/Engine (with the Denon Conversion Utility) – all without duplicating the data on a drive.

The key to doing it is making a new user account on your Mac and then running the DJCU in this fresh new environment – this is pretty important to get clean iTunes data that is used as the backbone of a number of these conversions. Mix Master G goes into more depth in this complete walkthrough. You can quickly see how this could be incredibly valuable for any DJ who goes over to a friend’s house with a different setup or just wants an amazingly redundant USB drive:

Traktor Z2 Driver

As DJs, we really hope that library conversions get to be a more manufacturer-blessed process in the future – one that’s not incredibly dependent on third party utilities. But in the current ecosystem, Mix Master G’s utilities are a blessing for many DJs who want to maintain a single library that works across different hardware and software.