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Re: Statement from NI / InMusic when Apple Music/Tidal/Spotify compatibility will arrive in Traktor ?
That's a bummer to hear - but crossing fingers there's something to officially state within the next weeks or at least in the next few months.
Traktor is falling behind the competition ever more (and for me, as a long time Traktor user, there's neither to be seen - not the long requested QOL improvements nor any [visible] attempts to catch up to the competition with new features [i.e. Streaming, live stems, the improved collection (& hopefully metadata) management that's been announced 1-2 years (?) ago ] - which is understandable with the last years' issues…).
Hopefully theres a change with inMusic's take over to the internal roadmap & feature approval process as well as having something to us users in the near future show as well… as Traktor needs allocated dev resources & a clear product roadmap badly to show there's still hope, instead of the year long dev / feature / qol draught we've had (for those of us who are still using Traktor and to attract new users as well).
c.
Re: inMusic FLOW — A Vision for the Next Generation of Music Hardware
Did you use AI to write this post?
There's a certain cadence and structure that kind of gives it away..
ehdyn
Re: Maschine 3 interface is too dark and hard to read
”I doubt Native Instruments would ignore this kind of feedback”
Sorry to delude you, but they are in facts exactly ignoring it from day 1 of Maschine 3 release.
It is one of the first things users noticed (and reported), but they don’t seem to be convinced
Re: Traktor software in white
This was in development in July 2023, so I'm sure it will be released any day now…
Super Extreme Mapper
Testing this out today. Just found it and wanted to share. It is freeware.
https://superxtrememapper.github.io/super-xtreme-mapper/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPdvHtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeliIAh7GzFkxuDj3dr7u74yE4d38-BqQJd0GUGlXyNBOmWXNcgtjxqQwXuQI_aem_Jyyxd2ZXGGgNycDSuyzaKQ#
Stevan
Re: I want to set up an external bluetooth speaker to my DDJ Flex 4/ Laptop Traktor Pro4 set up?
Traktor only supports one audio device at a time. All output devices (speakers, headphones, …) must be connected to this one audio device. While using a DDJ-FLX4 this is most likely the FLX4. You have to connect your speakers to the main outputs of your FLX4 with a cable. And your headphones to the headphone jack.
If you select your bluetooth speaker as audio device the audio device in the FLX4 is inactive.
It is possible to create virtual aggreagte audio devices out of multiple real audio devices. On a Mac you would use Audio MIDI Setup for this purpose. Don‘t know what to use on Windows (as I am a Mac user) but there is also a Windows solution.
But bluetooth speakers are not a really good choice for DJing as they bring audio latency.
What's new in Maschine 3.5 and Maschine+ 2.2.0
What's new in Maschine 3.5 and Maschine+ 2.2.0
We are pleased to release Maschine 3.5 for desktop and Maschine+ 2.2.0.
This update improves the Sampler UI and connected hardware workflows across Maschine. Maschine 3.5 introduces a redesigned Sampler UI in Mixer view, deeper Kontrol S-Series MK3 integration, and new Sound Focus behavior for performance workflows. Maschine+ 2.2.0 brings Kontrol S-Series MK3 Browser and Master / Group / Sound navigation support to standalone.
What's new at a glance
- Redesigned Sampler UI in Mixer view for Maschine 3.5
- Kontrol S-Series MK3 Browser integration in Maschine 3 and Maschine+
- Master / Group / Sound navigation from Kontrol S-Series MK3
- New Sound Focus behavior: On Trigger / Pinned
- Improved Browser and navigation behavior for Kontrol S-Series MK3 workflows
Redesigned Sampler UI in Maschine 3.5
Maschine 3.5 introduces a redesigned Sampler UI in Mixer view as part of the ongoing modernization of Maschine.
This is a visual and workflow update to the Sampler interface. The new Sampler UI includes updated Main and FX views, improved waveform display, timeline handling, play range markers, loop markers, and playhead display. This makes everyday sampling workflows clearer and more consistent while keeping the core Maschine workflow familiar.
How to use it
Open a Sound using the Sampler plug-in and switch to Mixer view. The redesigned Sampler UI is shown directly in the Mixer area, where you can access the updated Main and FX views, edit parameters, and work with the improved waveform display.
Kontrol S-Series MK3 integration in Maschine 3.5
Maschine 3.5 adds deeper integration for Kontrol S-Series MK3.
You can now open and use the Maschine Browser directly from the keyboard, navigate between Master, Groups, and Sounds, and move through items at the current level using the 4D encoder.
Navigation has also been updated to better match Maschine’s structure:
- Up / Down navigates items at the current level
- Left / Right switches navigation level between Master / Groups / Sounds
Plugin-chain navigation from Kontrol S-Series MK3 is also improved, with better synchronization between the focused slot and the Browser experience.
How to use it
Connect Kontrol S-Series MK3 (FW update required) and open Maschine 3.5.
- Press Browser on Kontrol S-Series MK3 to browse from the keyboard
- Use the 4D encoder Up / Down to move through items at the current level
- Use the 4D encoder Left / Right to switch between Master / Groups / Sounds
- Use soft buttons 1 and 2 to navigate the plug-in chain
New Sound Focus behavior: On Trigger / Pinned
Maschine 3.5 adds a new Sound Focus option that lets you choose whether software focus follows the pads you play.
- On Trigger: Focus follows the pad / sound you play. This is the default behavior.
- Pinned: Focus stays locked to the currently selected sound, even when you play other pads.
Pinned focus is useful when performing, editing a plug-in, or adjusting modulation while triggering sounds from other pads.
How to use it
In the Maschine software, choose between On Trigger and Pinned Sound Focus behavior.
On supported Maschine hardware controllers, the setting is available from:
- PAD MODE > Page 2/2 > Encoder 4
When focus is pinned, you can still change Sound focus from hardware using:
- Maschine: Select + Pad
- Mixer: 4D encoder Left / Right or soft buttons
- Kontrol S-Series MK3: 4D encoder Up / Down
Supported hardware access includes Maschine MK3, Maschine+, and Maschine Studio. Maschine Mikro MK3 follows the software setting but does not provide direct hardware access to the setting.
Maschine+ 2.2.0: Kontrol S-Series MK3 support
Maschine+ System 2.2.0 adds important Kontrol S-Series MK3 integration improvements for standalone users.
With Kontrol S-Series MK3 connected to Maschine+, you can now:
- Open and use the Browser from the keyboard
- Navigate Sounds or Groups using the 4D encoder Up / Down
- Switch between Master / Groups / Sounds using the 4D encoder Left / Right
- Work with improved focus consistency between Kontrol S-Series MK3 and Maschine+
Note: You are required to have a Maschine 3 license in the Native Instruments account you are using on your Maschine+.
How to use it
Connect Kontrol S-Series MK3 to Maschine+.
- Press Browser on Kontrol S-Series MK3 to browse from the keyboard
- Use the 4D encoder Up / Down to navigate items at the current level
- Use the 4D encoder Left / Right to switch between Master / Groups / Sounds
Installation instructions
Maschine 3.5 desktop
Maschine 3.5 is installed via Native Access.
Open Native Access and install the latest available Maschine 3 update.
Maschine+ System 2.2.0
Maschine+ System 2.2.0 is installed directly from Maschine+.
On Maschine+, go to: SETTINGS > System tab
Then follow the on-screen update process.
Kontrol S-Series MK3 support
To use the Kontrol S-Series MK3 integration features, make sure the following are installed:
- Latest Kontrol S-Series MK3 firmware
- Hardware Connection Service, available in Native Access
Re: WARNING: NI is a scamming, spamming garbage company!
We're an international company and we're proud of our diversity, we welcome everyone, whatever background they have. This inclusivity doesn't include AI bots like Jonas (yet), the one you qualified as "a mouth-breathing DEI hire", whatever you are trying to tell us with that. This is clearly indicated at the end of the email you received.
Now, regarding our policies. Service Center was discontinued, we made no secret about it, you can read all about it here: https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/fr/articles/360006053397-Service-Center-and-Legacy-Products-End-of-Life
Windows 7 was discontinued in 2013 and Microsoft completely stopped supporting it in January 2020.
ProTools 10 might not be officially supported on Windows 7 but it works for some on Windows 10. Our products and most Komplete 9 products will also work and can be activated with Native Access.
And finally, regarding your language and insults towards our employees. We left your post untouched, even though you're clearly breaking our Code of Conduct, so it would not seem we censor you. There is nothing that justifies this kind of language and attack of Native Instruments employees, especially coming from a professional.
We have helped people in this situation in the past and we do whenever we have the capacity, as you saw on that forum. We do it out of courtesy, we have no legal obligation to do so.
Please tell your client to get in touch with us here if they need anything else. We'll be happy to help.
OpenA8DJ: a free open-source Audio 8 DJ driver project
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share OpenA8DJ, a free open-source driver project for the Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ:
https://github.com/fersantxez/OpenA8DJ
We built it as a non-profit homage to this piece of hardware. We love how it sounds and how useful it still is for Traktor and DVS workflows, and it felt like a shame to let such a classic disappear just because modern systems moved on.
The project is independent, community-made, and not affiliated with Native Instruments. Feedback, testing notes, and bug reports are very welcome.
Thanks,
Fernando
Re: MX4 Feature Speculation
If they want to sell more of this, they better make it compatible with Djay, Serato, and VirtualDJ. Otherwise, the Traktor division is going to go out of business if it hasn’t already.
My thoughts exactly at the time of S4 Mk3 release and after seeing they went backwards by killing the MIDI Mode. They have no idea how many people like to use NI gear with other apps. It is because the hardware is great with most intuitive controller layouts.
They should actually rebuild the Controller Editor before releasing any of new controllers.
Stevan