how I dj

Watch How I DJ with my Xone K2 and Kontrol X1

DJ’ing with the Allen & Heath Xone K2 and Traktor Kontrol X1 I know some of you are going to say, “What, the Kontrol X1? That’s so old?” And yes, you will be correct. It was the 1st edition of … Continue reading Watch How I DJ with my Xone K2 and Kontrol X1

Traktor Pro 3 and the New S2 and S4 DJ controllers

Native Instruments have recently dropped the announcement of new DJ controllers and the long anticipated arrival of the Traktor Pro 3 DJ software. Whilst I have been sat on the sidelines of traktortips.com for some months now, struggling to prioritize any motivation for contributing to the site, I could not pass up an opportunity to comment on this latest foray back into the scene by Native Instruments. So hello, it’s great to see you again. Continue reading “Traktor Pro 3 and the New S2 and S4 DJ controllers”

Using your Kontrol X1 to Beatmatch by Ear

If you’re looking for a responsive and tactile way to beat match by ear using a midi controller with no jog wheel, or you’re just not getting along with using a touch strip, then the method I have set up here will be just what you’re looking for. I can’t believe I hadn’t thought of this one already! Continue reading “Using your Kontrol X1 to Beatmatch by Ear”