Ask me anything: Z1 MK2

melody

@MichaelK_NI

I see your point “We looked into a 4 channel layout in the beginning but after analyzing some usage data we understood that the majority actually mixes with 2 decks most of the time.” However, I am sure there are many doing 4 deck mixing. Having the option for 2 or 4 deck mixing would have been nice. Was this an oversight ?!

I am bummed 😕 as I just bought a Z1 this summer that came with Traktor Pro 3 LE and was planning on purchasing the F1 next. I have to assume an update on that is in the near future ?!

Making all these communicate effortlessly and connect easily to one another would have make it a great marketing strategy.

I would consider adding the Z1 MK2 once the capability for 4 deck mixing is in place. Also, (the wish list is getting long) if using 2 x Z1’s, 3 deck mixing, would be nice if the left over row you could dedicate to stems that allows you to choose the deck you want to isolate A, B, or C. This may already be an option in the F1 which I haven’t researched entirely yet. 🙄

Thanks for being here and allowing us to pick your brain.

GatorBoy

I'd buy this right now if it had play buttons, it'd be perfect for me. As a dj who plays primarily for partner dancers spinning a variety of swing, zydeco, waltz, blues, etc., I don't beat match. Something simple and portable like this suits my needs much better than the S2 MK3 I've got, which is complete overkill since all I really need is contained in this Z1. I'm guessing this is actually designed to be paired with another device that has play buttons?

leesinthemix

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/187768#Comment_187768

I would still buy cables by Oyaide or DJtechtools anyway and so do most.

Overthrow

How do you play from the Traktor Z1 mk2? In the Traktor options it says you can assign it with SHIFT, but the mk2 doesn't have shift.

On the mk1 you could do shift + cue and you had play :(

Sûlherokhh

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/187976#Comment_187976

Go to Preferences. Select SHIFT instead of Channel Filter, so the FILTER button works as SHIFT and gives you twice the custom functions.

Then select your custom functions for the new SHIFT layer (four on every side):

Overthrow

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/187982#Comment_187982

I love you!

BJQ1972

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/187991#Comment_187991

You'll lose access to the filter by doing that, so you can assign it to one of the other FX select buttons, of course.

BJQ1972

One other thing about Mixer FX that I haven't seen anybody mention on any tutorials/reviews is that mixer FX selection works the same way as it does on the S4Mk3 etc.

If you just tap the FX select it assigns it to both channels - if you press and hold the FX select button, and then press the FX on/off button on a channel, it just assigns it to that channel, so you can have a different mixer FX on both channels.

MichaelK_NI

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/187644#Comment_187644

Hey Scott,

we have the VU mode on our list so i hope that we will be able to deliver it in a future update. Great idea with the stutter pattern. Will keep it in mind ;)

MichaelK_NI

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/187691#Comment_187691

Hey,

could you re explain the cable you have in mind again for me please. As i think i have not got it just yet :)

MichaelK_NI

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/187726#Comment_187726

Thanks for the extra vote on USB C. This is something we are currently looking into. But we still decided for the USB B connector on the unit as it provides a more robust mechanical connection.

MichaelK_NI

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/187727#Comment_187727

Hey Jeff,

best would be if you would go thru the official support channel and reach out with your request or question there. The ticket will then be routed to somebody who is deep into the topic.

MichaelK_NI

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/187729#Comment_187729

Thanks a lot. Gonna forward this to our designers. We are all very happy to hear that :)

MichaelK_NI

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/187731#Comment_187731

Thanks a lot also for the additional insight on your experience with usb c and high data transfer devices. It is a tricky topic.

MichaelK_NI

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/187756#Comment_187756

Thanks a lot Patch. I also love that idea and we had a lot of designs with displays around every knob and button to be used as dynamic labels but once we calculated the cost we had to find different solution as this would make a product that has a lot of knobs and buttons like the X1 a pretty expensive device. At least for now :)