Mar 03, 2012 Looking forward, Traktor 2.5 is bringing in some of the features of Ableton (and the new Kontrol F1 controller duplicates some of the hardware functions of Ableton clip controllers). Exactly how much Ableton-style functionality will be ported over to Traktor in this upgrade remains to be seen, but it’s worth considering. Oct 13, 2016 The TRAKTOR team is proud to release TRAKTOR PRO 2.11: A big update with brand-new features to let your creativity run free – available now for download via NI Service Center.
What is the difference between Native Instruments Traktor Pro 2 and Ableton Live 9? Find out which is better and their overall performance in the DJ software ranking. May 28, 2019 First, it’s a free app on every platform that it’s launching on – iPad, macOS, and Windows. This initial launch works as a standalone software, as well with Traktor Audio 2, Kontrol Z1, and Kontrol S2 MK3 hardware. At the outset, it’s very much a beginner-oriented software release with not too many of the advanced features that users have on Traktor Pro 3 (like MIDI mapping.
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Digital DJ Tips reader Chris W aka Spec4 writes: “I have a problem. I am torn between using Traktor and Ableton Live. I have Ms Pinky for Ableton Live but it’s overly complicated. I love the loops and loop controls of Traktor and the easy effects usage, but I value the warp in Ableton and the ability to launch clips. Do you think the FT3 by Faderfox would be a good controller option here option?”
How do i set up this mapping on my Push controller and traktor?! Dschroeter almost 7 years ago 1) Import the.tsi 2) Plug in the Push 3) Set the In and Out ports for the new controller mapping to midiin and midiout (Ableton Push) - not the main Ableton Push ports. Jun 15, 2018 Background: I have Ableton 10 Suite (10+ years experience), Traktor Pro (6ish months, but more playtime than Serato), and Serato DJ Pro (about a year). Obviously my experience is a little disproportionate, but these are my impressions from my time spent with each tool. Serato is the most 'traditional' DJ experience of the three.
Digital DJ Tips says:
The Faderfox Micromodul FT3 is a great bit of kit that as you’ve identified can work with both Traktor and Ableton, but so could practically all gear – it’s all Midi, after all. The hardware is not really the issue here – it’s what software you’re comfortable with.
If you want to use Ableton and Traktor, Serato has The Bridge for Serato Scratch Live, but it involves a full digital vinyl set-up. It is also possible to use sync Traktor and Ableton – Dubspot has a good tutorial on this. Also, Serato ITCH has “elastic beatgridding” for material with drifting tempos (as indeed does MixVibes Cross software), so if Traktor’s rather limited beatgridding is the only thing stopping you choosing it over Ableton, there are other no-Traktor options out there. Otherwise, Traktor has sample decks for something similar to launching clips in Ableton.
Looking forward, Traktor 2.5 is bringing in some of the features of Ableton (and the new Kontrol F1 controller duplicates some of the hardware functions of Ableton clip controllers). Exactly how much Ableton-style functionality will be ported over to Traktor in this upgrade remains to be seen, but it’s worth considering.
Ableton Push Traktor Pro 2
Have you found yourself torn between Ableton Live and more traditional DJ software? Do you use them both, and if so, how and with which combination of hardware? Please share your thoughts in the comments.