2023 the year of new Traktor hardware?

Demus

Personally, to me it is a very good-looking controller, well laid out. But I wouldn't preorder it, because modular is like a jigsaw puzzle and it can't be one piece and without knowing what the rest of the puzzle looks like I wouldn't invest my money without see what the full picture of the puzzle will looks like when fully assembled. Also, with the uncertainty of Traktor Pro 3/4 development road map. Even though we were given a road map the rate at which it gets updated doesn't give you a sense of confidence to invest your money. I understand why the next updated was internal to keep the secrecy of the new X1 controller. If the new update is just the integration of the new X1 controller a lot of users will be disappointed.

tibq67

I would be more optimistic in this regard because I own an x1mk2 and already this controller is extremely capable, if I were to think about buying a mobile DJ in the future, it would definitely be 2x x1mk3 and a z1, I also have a Z2, but this seems like a very good alternative to PIONEER CDJ and DJM and at a much better price

DJFriendZone

Well now I’m starting to get a bit excited about the possibility of a new Z2 (I would personally like paddles but I’ll take what I can get).

I also see an opportunity for a new battle style controller with a similar mixer layout; these are getting popular as well (look at the Rev series, Rane One, etc).

Tobiaswik

Man just debating getting the S4. But with new X1 and S keyboard will a new traktor finally arrive? Been a few years now since mk3 came out...

LAPart

Maybe in 2024?

PadMac

I think a lot of people are looking at this all wrong.

Traktor seem to be investing more in modular rather than dj controllers. This is evident with their latest release.

The S3 and the S2mk3 were just upgrades to fill a gap, a lot of new djs go to this range first because of the price point, this keeps a fresh turn over of new blood.

The S4 mk3 is an outstanding piece of kit, especially if your background is production, which mine is.

I don't personally think we'll see any new jog wheel dj controllers from traktor for a while. Their focus is on modular, and personally I'm happy with that, for the same reason I don't buy iPhone, you spend £1000 on a new one and 6 weeks later there is a new one.. or am I thinking of Pioneer? 😜. I originally came from the Pioneer stable, but got sick of a new release every 6 months, so a good friend and pro dj recommended Traktor, and I'm so glad he did.. I haven't looked back. Traktor don't release hardware just for the sake of it, they release it when they have a significant new technology on offer that really benefits the community.

That's just my opinion and take on it.

Patch

Again - Traktor was ahead of the game with modular controllers.

Z1 + F1 + X1? That's a hell of a combo! If only, IF ONLY, there was a modular PLAYER controller.