Is there any intention to release an all-in-one device that replaces the Traktor S8?

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Jorge Hontoria
Jorge Hontoria Member Posts: 1 Newcomer
in Traktor Software & Hardware

Given the success of the Traktor S8, is Native Instruments likely to release a new flagship controller with enhanced features such as larger touchscreens, more integrated effects, and deeper software integration?

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  • maniacintosh81
    maniacintosh81 Member Posts: 938 Expert

    First: I am not employed at NI and just a user of their products, therefore I have no knowledge about this. And if I had I surely wouldn't allowed to talk about.

    Considering how long Traktor Kontrol S8 isn't available anymore I don't expect an S8 Mk2 or another direct successor to be released at all. Usually NI sells a product until the successor is available. (S4 Mk2, X1 Mk2, Z1 were all available until S4 Mk3, X1 Mk3 and Z1 Mk2 were available). Especially as S8 left some classic paths (no jog-wheels) it was a niche product somehow - like S5 and D2. And all three were discontinued without direct replacement.

  • Ains
    Ains Member Posts: 1 Newcomer

    I sincerely hope you are wrong maniacintosh81. I have found a midi mapping for the Machine mk3 that fills the gap for the lack of a D2 or a F1 on steroids. It's awesome. But I still hope NI make a Modular Deck D2/F1 mk2 with a usb slot OMG a stand alone... You could load your user settings to the usb or select default for effects, like the rmx1000. It would be a genuine rival to a cdj. The S8/D2/F1 work flow is superb x4 channel faders Pefect. Just missing a pitch Fader. I time my vinyl to remix/stem deck but it would be great to have a dedicated pitch fader, keeping it standard. NI just make better gear and the software has caught up to product. Please and Thank you NI.

  • maniacintosh81
    maniacintosh81 Member Posts: 938 Expert

    Would love a D2 Mk2 myself and at best a modular Traktor Z4 as mixer component with 4 channels. But it isn't to be expected - especially not as standalone. Would be great though.

  • Beware_The_Quirky
    Beware_The_Quirky Member Posts: 8 Newcomer

    Since switching to mixing in stems I have a constant panic that there will not be a successor to the S8. I know other controllers allow you to mix with stems, but I hate the thought of having to switch to a convoluted method and with a binary (on or off) stem control.

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