Traktor scratch certified, Traktor 3 ready en Traktor 3 LE included

Geschreven door Reind Dooyeweerd zaterdag, 31 maart 2007 17:40

Dat men bij Native Instruments druk bezig is om de concurrentie van zich af te slaan mag geen geheim heten. De software schiet op het moment als paddestoelen uit de grond en bij NI ligt men ook niet te slapen dus worden er zoveel mogelijk partners gezocht. Om meteen duidelijk te maken of er een Trakor versie bij een product geleverd word heeft NI de volgende aanduidingen bedacht die we vast en zeker de komende tijd op veel nieuwe gear tegen zullen komen.

Native Instruments introduces Traktor Scratch certified spefication
Native Instruments today announced "Traktor Scratch certified", a certification program that will enable selected premium DJ mixers with integrated audio interface to fully integrate with the company's upcoming vinyl-controlled DJ system. The certification will ensure that these mixers will work in perfect harmony with Traktor Scratch. Owners of certified mixers will also be able to purchase a special-priced Traktor Scratch Upgrade Kit, which upgrades the mixer into a high-performance DJ system that is ready to be hooked up to a computer, turntables and CD players.

With the emergence of DJ mixers that include digital audio interface and control features, Native Instruments has created the certification program to maximize the interoperability of these products with Traktor Scratch without possibly compromising the advanced performance and reliability of the system. Mixers that receive certification are carefully selected and tested for complete functional integration, and for their capability to process the high-resolution control signal of Traktor Scratch with maximum precision and minimum latency.

"Traktor Scratch certified" mixers that feature MIDI-enabled faders, knobs and similar control elements will also include performance-ready Traktor Scratch controller assignments, allowing DJs to control effects and other performance parameters within the software from the mixer instantly with no additional setup or configuration.

The certification program will also allow Traktor Scratch users to instantly hook up their computers in clubs that have a "Traktor Scratch certified" mixer installed, without having to bring the AUDIO 8 DJ interface that is part of the regular Traktor Scratch package.

"Traktor Scratch certified" mixers currently include the d.2Pro and d.4Pro models from Mackie, and the Zero4 and Zero8 mixers from Korg. The range of certified mixers will expand in the future as more products get certified by Native Instruments.

Owners of certified mixers will be able to purchase a special upgrade kit that contains the Traktor Scratch software as well as high-resolution control vinyls and CDs. The Traktor Scratch Upgrade Kit will be available in June 2007 for EUR 299 / $ 339.


Traktor 3 Scratch certified
Products that have been deemed "Traktor Scratch Certified" are premium quality mixers with integrated audio interfaces. Products selected for Traktor Scratch Certification meet the highest standards for professional sound quality and seamless integration within a Traktor Scratch DJing set-up.

A Traktor Scratch Certified products can be transformed into a complete Traktor Scratch system cost-effectively with the Traktor Scratch upgrade kit.

Advantages of a Traktor Scratch upgrade kit
Traktor Scratch Certified mixers already include a high end audio interface, making the AUDIO 8 DJ audio interface (included in the full version of Traktor Scratch) unnecessary.

The upgrade kit delivers only the components you need:

• Traktor Scratch software based on TRAKTOR 3
• 2 control vinyl records, 2 control CDs
• Printed manual

The Upgrade Kit is available at retailers and online for only €299/$339 (instead of €599/$669 for the full version).

Op dit moment zijn de Korg Zero mixers en de Mackie d.2 en d.4 de enige mixers die dit logo bevatten. Echter zullen er meer merken komen met een Traktor Scratch certified logo, de Evo5 van Ecler is er daar volgens mij ook één van.

Traktor ready
Here you will find an overview of other manufacturers’ products which have been deemed “Traktor ready”. These products have been extensively tested with Traktor 3 and are fully compatible with the software. A PDF manual is available and registered Traktor 3 users can download configuration files for Traktor 3 in the download area.

Controllers die op dit moment Traktor ready zijn,

• Vestax VCI-100
• Numark Total Control
• Behringer BCD-3000
• Hercules DJ console MKII mac edition
• Ecler Nuo4
• Korg Zero4 en Zero8
• EKS XP-10

Traktor 3 LE included
The following high-quality products include the Traktor 3 LE software. This means that you can get into the mix straightaway after purchasing one of these units. Additionally, Traktor 3 LE entitles you to a bargain price upgrade to Traktor 3!

Producten waarbij Traktor 3 op het moment bijgeleverd word,

• Vestax VCI-100
• Numark Total Control
• Behringer BCD-3000
• Ecler Nuo4
• Hercules DJ console MKII mac edition
• EKS XP-10