Gain Instant Control of Your Decks!
From the makers of Traktor comes Traktor Kontrol X1 — the first official Traktor controller for use with any DJ software. Whether you are a DVS timecode or software DJ, simply connect the Traktor Kontrol X1 to a computer running Traktor (or other performance software) and gain instant control of your decks and effect parameters. Robust rotary knobs with a heavy-duty feel and backlit buttons provide precise visual and tactile status feedback- letting you delve deep inside Traktor without having to touch your computer.

Bi-directional communication with Traktor via Native Instruments' high resolution protocol gives the hardware a smoother and more precise feel compared to regular MIDI controllers. All buttons and knobs have been pre-mapped for optimum Traktor use but can be re-configured in any way you like. Traktor Kontrol X1 can also be used as a MIDI controller for any software as well as expanded with a second unit to control four decks and four FX units.

Traktor Kontrol X1's high-quality, back-lit LED buttons and push encoders are clearly arranged in distinct transport, browse, loop and effects sections. With enough room for convenient control of selecting, cueing, synching and pitching tracks, you always have the right music on hand. Eight knobs and eight buttons simultaneously control up to three effects on each deck, while the intuitive loop control section together with direct access to eight hotcues per track will have you remixing your music without interrupting the flow.

Included Software
Traktor Kontrol X1 comes with a powerful selection of software to get you mixing and making music straight out of the box. The included software consists of the following:

Traktor LE makes it easy to mix your digital music files. This convenient DJ software offers two playback decks, a 2-channel mixer, and more.

If you produce your own music, the included KORE 2 PLAYER offers 600 MB of production-ready sounds for use in any sequencer.

SETUP EXAMPLES
 TRAKTOR X1 KONTROL is suitable for any TRAKTOR setup - from a software-only setup with just a laptop to a comprehensive digital vinyl setup with TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO / PRO.

In this simple setup a laptop running TRAKTOR is connected to the X1 via USB. The AUDIO 2 DJ soundcard outputs the sound to active monitors and headphones. Perfect for on the road, the hotel, or rocking an after-party. 
 

When used with a DJ mixer simply connect the X1 to a computer running TRAKTOR and use your soundcard, (here the AUDIO 4 DJ) to send the signal from the two decks to two seperate mixer channels. Using the X1 for controlling TRAKTOR's decks and the external mixer for the mixing- you don't have to touch your computer at all.

In this setup, two X1 units are used to control all four of TRAKTOR PRO's decks. The external mixer means you won't have to touch your computer. The AUDIO 8 DJ soundcard outputs the sound to 4 separate stereo mixer channels. The possibilities are endless.
 

The X1 is also the perfect companion for DJs who spin using vinyl controllers. Integrating into the standard DVS setup, the vinyl continues to take care of the transport functions of the DVS, while the XI is used for finding and loading tracks, looping and effects. DJ's who love the hands-on nature of vinyl will appreciate the X1's hardware credentials, and not having to touch the computer mid-set. 

Here four CD decks control the transport and track-seeking for four TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO decks. But with two X1 units, adventurous DJs can also have deluxe hot-cue, loop and effects control for each deck! Everything is accessible from the X1's or CDJs, and DJ's wont have to touch the computer at all.
 

 

TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 not only features unique bi-directional hi-res communication with TRAKTOR, it also works perfectly as a standard MIDI controller for any other DJ and performance software such as Ableton Live™ or Serato Scratch Live™.

Ableton Live™ is a trademark of Ableton AG and Serato Scratch Live™ is a trademark of Serato Audio Research, which are both not affiliated with the maker of this product and do not endorse this product.

Windows: Windows® XP (SP2, 32 bit), Vista (SP1, 32 bit, 64 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit, 64 bit), Pentium IV or Athlon 1.4 GHz (SSE1), 1 GB RAM
Mac: Mac OS® X 10.5, Mac OS® X 10.6, G4 1,4 GHz or Intel®Core™ Duo 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM
General: Monitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution, USB 2.0, DVD drive

Dimensions: 4.7" (120 mm) x 2" (52 mm) x 11.5" (294 mm)
Weight: 1.5 lb (691 grams)

Power Supply via USB 2.0 interface, 5V 500mA bus power.  No additional power supply or battery is needed.