Traktor Kontrol X1 In Stores Now

 

15 Apr 2010

 

 

Native Instruments X1 Kontrol

 

Now knee-deep in the crowded hardware market, Native Instruments continue to stand out with their stylish innovations.

 

Traktor Kontrol X1 is a compact hardware controller that enables easy access to Native Instruments' flagship DJ software Traktor Pro.

 

Looping, effects, track loading ... now it can all be done without the need for dragging and clicking your mouse.

 

The Kontrol X1 is compatible with other DJ software, or any software that accepts MIDI commands.

 

Traktor Kontrol X1 features a total of 30 buttons, four push encoders and eight knobs arranged in effects, browse, loop and transport sections:

 

Native Instruments X1 Kontrol

 

Two controller overlays for alternative mappings/assignments are included with Kontrol X1: one for Serato Scratch Live, and one blank overlay for marking your own assignments. The unit is fully customisable, and user presets can be downloaded from the NI community site.

 

Advanced features include: adjustable LED brightness for daylight and dark situations; button-off glow for reading in pitch back; multi-colour backlights including orange, green and white; a calibration wizard that precisely defines the mid-point of each knob, and hot pluggability in Traktor (so you can connect and disconnect without any crashes).

 

Here are five typical X1 applications:

 

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Native Instruments X1 Kontrol

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Native Instruments X1 Kontrol

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Native Instruments X1 Kontrol

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Native Instruments X1 Kontrol

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Native Instruments X1 Kontrol

Traktor Kontrol X1 is sold out on the NI store due to high pre-orders, so you have to contact a local dealer if you want a unit.

 

It costs £169 from Amazon , where the package includes:

  • Traktor Kontrol X1
  • Traktor LE
  • Kore 2 player/selection software
  • USB cable
  • Quickstart guide


In case you were wondering, the official bag in the picture at the top of the page is available for £35:

Native Instruments X1 Kontrol

More information on the X1 can be found on the NI homepage.

 


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