Native Instruments announces Traktor Scratch and Audio 8 DJ
18 01 2007Traktor Scratch is a DJ system allowing you to spin your digital track collection on vinyl or CD turntables.
The Traktor Scratch system consists of a special version of Native
Instruments’ TRAKTOR software, the new AUDIO 8 DJ hardware
interface, a pair of “Instant Connect” multi-core cables, and a
set of time-code vinyls and CDs. The system utilizes a new high-resolution
timecode technology optimized for maximum responsiveness and precision,
with separate timecode versions for vinyl and CD guaranteeing optimal
performance in any environment.
The included AUDIO 8 DJ hardware interface connects to the computer via
USB 2.0, and connects the system to the DJ mixer, turntables and CD
players. The interface provides pristine audio quality due to studio-grade
24bit/96 kHz audio conversion, and allows for true low-latency operation
with extremely short response times. AUDIO 8 DJ offers four stereo inputs
and outputs as well as microphone input and MIDI I/O, enabling a wide
range of stage and studio setups.
Audio 8 DJ will be available in March/April from €399 / $449 or bundled with Traktor Scratch for €599 / $669, shipping in April (North America in May. A competitive crossgrade offer for users of FinalScratch 1 or 2, Serato Scratch Live and Traktor 3 will be available for €399 / $449.
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Software such as Serato that still allow you to mix with your turntables are cool, but with all the new technology and software out now days, the art of beatmixing has lost some of its value. Much respect to all the DJ’s still doing it old school.