We are happy to announce the availability for download of the Traktor Pro 4.2.0 update.
For owners of the Z1MK2, we have added Traktor’s well-known overmapping capabilities that enable users to customize mappings beyond the available options in the Traktor preferences.
If you are interested in the Traktor overmapping we’d like to recommend this knowledgebase article (Traktor X1 MK3 Overmapping Instructions – Native Instruments). You can easily apply the examples in the article from the X1 MK3 to the Z1 MK2 and to your specific needs.
We have also added multi-controller support for Z1 MK2 so that you can connect two Z1s to control all 4 channels of your setup independently, like on a 4-channel mixer. This comes with a new option to disable the Z1 MK2 crossfader in the preferences. Shoutout to everyone who jumped in with feedback right after launch. This feature was made with you in mind.
For Beatport and Beatsource streaming subscribers, we have upgraded the search to the newest API. Searches are now noticeably faster and smarter with multiple-term support. You can set the number of search results you want in the Browser preferences which allows you to reduce the waiting time on low bandwidth connections.
By popular demand from die-hard turntablists within the community, we have restored the feature of controlling multiple decks with a single turntable by reanabling one input source for multiple decks.
Full Changelog
ADDED Z1 MK2 user mappability
You can now remap knobs and buttons individually on the Z1 MK2 to customize the settings – beyond the options provided in preferences.
ADDED Dual controller support for Z1 MK2
You can now connect two Z1 MK2 devices to create a combined 4-channel mixing controller.
IMPROVED Improved Beatport and Beatsource search
Searches on Beatport and Beatsource have been upgraded to improve speed and offer smarter processing of two word searches.
FIXED Split audio input routing
One physical stereo audio input can now be assigned to multiple decks, i.e. for controlling two decks with a single turntable.
FIXED Grid Markers not following Snap mode
The Grid Markers now follow Snap mode like regular cue points, enabling accurate setting of a new Grid Marker on the underlying grid.
FIXED Custom size of Remix Samples not saved
When altering the size of a Remix Sample, the new size is now again saved and recalled the next time the Remix Set is loaded.
FIXED Some links to third party mappings not working
All the links to supported third party controller mappings are now working again.
FIXED Third party controller mappings not working
All mappings of supported third party controllers are now working again.
What’s next for Traktor?
The team is working on various lanes, from upcoming feature releases to updated third party hardware integrations
At the same time, we have successfully laid the foundation for engaging in a stepwise migration towards a high-dpi user interface which will start to show up in the upcoming releases.
There's also something new and exciting in the pipeline that we can’t share just yet… but it’s definitely worth watching for.
We can’t wait to see all this take shape ourselves and appreciate your loyalty, patience and support. As always, this thread will be open for a week if you have any questions about Traktor Pro 4.2.0. Just drop them here - I’ll be around until next Wednesday, May 7th.
