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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Version 3.2 New Features at a Glance:

• Universal Binary available – ready for Intel Macs
• Drag and Drop tracks in sync from deck to deck
• Even more accurate tempo detection
• Autoplay in external mixer mode
• Beatport 3 now available as TRAKTOR Beatport Store
• Plus many other new features, enhancements and fixes

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New in 0.2:

• Cross-platform support: Windows, Mac OS X and Linux
• Multi-language support: 30+ languages
• Play the Web: Play as you browse, Web pages as playlists
• Developer life-cycle tools: Doxygen, Trac, SVN

Propellerhead Software AB today announced the availability of Reason 3.0.5 that offers full native compatibility with Apple’s Intel-based Macs. The new version is offered as a free download for registered users and is available at: www.propellerheads.se

I am using an Intel iMac at work and am really impressed with the performance of the Core Duo. So I am glad to see, that some companies offer native Intel Mac versions of their software, without forcing the users (and customers) to buy new versions, like Adobe and Microsoft. I just bought my 17″ PowerBook last October, so it I am still using it for music production and DJing but I must say I really like the new (black) MacBook and am looking forward to get one – which won’t be before next year.

New: Relocating tracks in Collection, also relocates within all playlists

New: Color coded highlights in Browser List Window

New: 4th MIDI/Hotkey page

Fixed: No highlights for tracks loaded in decks and preview deck

Fixed: AAC (.m4a) problems (Beatgrids/Waveform/Audible Initial burst)

Fixed: FLAC decoder problems

Fixed: Import date was not set when importing

Fixed: Crashes on computers with older Athlon processors

Fixed: Current Playlist changed order when loading songs into decks

Fixed: Hotkey/MIDI auto repeat was not recalled when closing Traktor

Fixed: ID3 tags were always overwritten when analyzing

Fixed: Impossibility to enter text in EDIT window (MAC)

Fixed: hotkeys for auto fade were not properly working

Fixed: Inline editing did not work for the column *rating*

Fixed: iTunes Import overwrote the “Striped” tag resulting in a forced re-analysis

Fixed: “Write to ID3″ in the Edit dialog

Fixed: Drag & drop of “Music Folder” did not trigger Import

Fixed: Slash added to file path on import by drag & drop

Fixed: Delete tracks from track collection subfolders was not working

Fixed: “Delete” in List Window context menu did not work

Fixed: Certain characters in tags made tracks invisible in Collection subfolders

Fixed: Lost F-key assignments of Collection subfolders

Fixed: “Star Ranking” field was editable ‘through’ the scrollbars

Fixed: Using skip to previous button while in record caused crash

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