In October 2014, Native Instruments Company released Traktor Kontrol S8, which is a follower of Traktor Kontrol S4. With 2 built-in high-resolution displays, S8 looks like a huge step forward. Its dimensions became much larger than those of S4, and the...
When engineers at Native Instruments were developing Traktor Kontrol Z1, they tried to come to the basics of Traktor DJ for iPad, trying to fit it in the same form factor as F1 and X1. Z1 has the most recognizable surface of all 3 units, with a standard...
Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2, released in 2013, is a hardware mixer and a software controller 2 in 1. The included Traktor Pro allows you to perform virtual DJing with mouse clicking, control MIDI/Qwerty, and control the vinyl/CD using...
In 2013, Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2 was released. Compared to the predecessor Traktor Kontrol X1, the new version won’t surprise you, because it meets the workflow requirements of Traktor DJ. You can still view and download tracks, assign...
Native Instruments has always had an inherent advantage for making stunning hardware, but the company develops top software as well. Their controllers, such as Kontrol S2 MK2, boast extremely tight integration and super high quality. While S2 MK2 is a...
The release of DR-55 by Boss took place in 1980, and it became the first rhythm machine from the popular DR. Rhythm series. It was small, inexpensive, easy to use, and it is suitable for musicians of any level. Basic controls and drum timbres made this...
Numark is one of the few brands that isn’t afraid of any manifestations of innovative ideas. In 2016 Mixtrack Platinum Serato budget controller was released with built-in displays on platters. First of all, it is an exact copy of Mixtrack Pro 3, both in...
Pioneer DJ DDJ-WeGO4 is a 2-channel controller made of plastic, and comes in 2 colors - black and white. It has a 2-band equalizer and a filter knob, along with a 2-channel fader and a crossfader on its surface. It also has 2 small platters, each of them...
DDJ-RZ was released in 2015. The controller has a 4-channel mixer and 2 high-quality platters with an adjustable "feel" from light to heavy, taken from CDJ-2000NXS. In fact, DDJ-RZ mirrors DDJ-SZ, the Serato controller released in 2014. The rear panel...
The most budget controller DDJ-SB2 made by Pioneer appeared on the shelves in 2016. It is a follower of DDJ-SB, and has the same features, such as: chunky responsive platters, a 3-band equalizer, special filter knobs, and 16 pads. Its body is made of...
