Hi everyone, what do you think—when will something new for Traktor come out? Maybe the MX4 at last, or something else? There haven't been any updates in a long time, and no news regarding the merger with inMusic.
no news regarding the merger with inMusic.
inMusic shares more about the positive future for Native Instruments
( https://www.inmusicbrands.com/press/a-conversation-with-jack-o-donnell/ )
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Is mx4 expected to be released by the end of 2026?
Latest official news set release to spring 2026. That's right. It's obviously been postponed but without any official notice.
And, in the meantime, isn't there a preview specification of the product somewhere, so we can understand how it will be made?
No, nothing at all. Just like all previous releases. The info and the device all drop at the same time.
It would be nice if InMusic gave us SOMETHING here around the hardware side. In the video, Jack O’Donnell didn't really say (or not say) NI would have NEW hardware for Traktor. He highlighted NI had the hardware already planned for Kontrol and Maschine, "we're just going to execute their plans"… the MX4 was way beyond a planned prototype if it was supposed to be out in Spring 2026. He then says "what we don't have is a desktop DJ… and that's what Traktor is all about". Then says "We'll put it into Rane. We'll put it into Denon DJ. We'll put it in all the brands that we have. And of course into Traktor hardware too." and that is only sliver of info we get. Then wraps up with "…and now we have a desktop". You can clearly tell he's geeking about the Traktor Pro software - not hardware. And it doesn't help Denon hasn't had new hardware in 3+ years.
So, according to these ideas, what should we expect?
I want to be optimistic while factual. Realistically they keep the hardware tightly sealed so I'm not expecting a spec sheet to ever be shared. NI never really had booths or anything at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchant), so not showing anything earlier this year isn't that big of a deal. Denon has ruled those conventions in the past… they had nothing to show in 2026 and all their hardware rumored to be out of production. Numark is in a current phase of pushing toys, not prosumer grade hardware. That leaves Rane. I think we will see Trakor Pro support with the Rane System One and/or Rane One MKII before a new 4-channel all-in-one from NI.
Edit: Probably could count on Rane Performer too.
