You guys need to realize that a majority of DJs are set in there ways.
Do you honestly think that the tens of thousands of Scratchlive users are instantly going to switch to Traktor just because Pioneer is releasing a new mixer? There are a lot of DJs still hanging on to vinyl even with all the DVS options out there. Looks at all the big name DJs still using CDs...no DVS.
You also have to take into consideration that the DJM-800 is still a great mixer and most clubs are not going to spend the money to take it out for a new mixer with only marginal upgrades. Yes some of the superclubs will do it just to be cool. Yes some newly built clubs may choose to install it but for most it would be easier to just have a Traktor box installed along with a Serato box.
Now that I think of it...can't the SL-4 and possibly the SL-3 be used as a traktor box? You just won't be able to do timecode with it but they should work.
Pioneer is a standard in a lot of clubs but not the only option. Look at Club XS in Vegas. They are rated as one of the top clubs in the world and they are using a Xone 92.
Traktor Pro Djm 900 Nexus Headphone
Pioneer DJ NXS2 set-up now compatible with TRAKTOR – CDJ-2000NXS2 and DJM-900NXS2 now support TRAKTOR PRO 2 and TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 including USB-HID control Native Instruments’ TRAKTOR PRO 2 and TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 DJ software is now compatible with the DVS feature of our flagship DJM-900NXS2 mixer, and the USB - HID control feature of.
Most people love the DJM 900 + Traktor combo, but assume you need to bring your own controller to the club. Did you know that in loads of DJ booths around the world, there’s a controller that’s already there? The Pioneer DJM 900 is completely MIDI-mappable, and can be used in any number of diverse ways – learn how to set it up with this tutorial from new DJTT contributor Angel.
Almost every single knob, fader, switch, or button is MIDI-mappable on the DJM-900 Nexus to programs like Traktor. That means that you can use knobs/buttons/faders to control any-thing in your software without extra equipment. Instead of bringing a dedicated effects controller, just midi map the DJM 900 to Traktor Effect and you will have a perfect performance console.
Some important notes when mapping inside Traktor:
- Faders & Knobs: Make sure to select “Fader / Knob” as type of controller and “Direct” for Interaction Mode.
- Switches: Switches should also be set to “Fader / Knob” as type of controller, and “Relative” for interaction mode.
- Depending on the mapped function of the switch, you’ll want to play with the rotary sensitivity that best fits the adjustment you need for whatever you have mapped it to do.
- Buttons: Buttons should be set to “Button” as type of Controller, however they can only be used in “Hold” for their interaction mode as all buttons on the 900 are built in as On-Off and can’t function in any other way.
- MIDI-OUT: The 900 Nexus cannot receive a midi signal, so you do not have to map any Midi-out signals inside of Traktor.
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Now that you know how to map the Pioneer DJM-900 Nexus with Traktor, learn more about basic midi mapping in general in this article.
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Do you have a mixer that you’ve made a MIDI-mapping for? Let us know in the comments!