Native Instruments is back to shake up the DJing market with a brand-new controller: the Traktor MX2.
This is a new 2-channel controller designed as a versatile solution for DJs of all levels. With a compact design, advanced performance tools, and a high-quality built-in audio interface, this device stands out as an ideal starting point for beginners and a smart, portable choice for professionals on the move.
Let’s take a quick look at the key features of this new, powerful, and tech-driven controller:
- Mixer FX One-Knob: Nine effects (filters, reverbs, delays) controllable with a single knob turn, allowing dynamic transitions and instant build-ups.
- Deck FX: More than 40 studio-grade effects across two assignable units, letting you manipulate tracks in real time.
- 16 RGB Pads:
- Hotcues: Instantly jump to key moments in a track.
- Flux Loops: Synchronized loops to add extra energy to your mix.
- Pattern Player: Step sequencer to create rhythms from scratch.
- Stems: Split songs into separate tracks (vocals, drums, bass) for live remixing.
- Touch-sensitive Jog Wheels: Two stainless-steel platters for scratching, nudging, and scrolling, with both Turntable and Jog modes.
- Adaptive Lighting: Bottom LEDs indicate track endings or loops; customizable pads allow for a unique setup.
- 24-bit/96kHz Audio: Delivers crystal-clear sound, enhanced by iZotope’s Ozone Maximizer within Traktor Pro 4.
In short, it offers not just the essentials but even more, perfectly suited for both beginners and seasoned DJs.
Who is it for?
The Traktor MX2 is designed for newcomers to DJing, but not only them. Its portability and compactness make it ideal for artists looking for a lightweight setup for tours or on-the-go sessions — all without compromising on quality. Its seamless integration with Traktor Pro 4 and the included two-month trial of Beatport Streaming let you start mixing right away, with access to millions of tracks ready to play.
The Traktor MX2 hits stores at a price of €399 / $449 / £349. With 25 years of experience in DJing, Native Instruments remains a symbol of quality and innovation, and this new controller is the perfect proof of that.
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