Integrating virtual instruments into Traktor Pro 4

Hello everyone!

I’d like to share an idea about integrating external VST synths into Traktor Pro 4.

Lately, I’ve been exploring hybrid DJing, and it got me thinking — how cool would it be if Traktor had a dedicated virtual synth deck. For example, a new Deck category alongside Track Deck, Remix Deck, Stem Deck, and Live Input — something like a Synths Deck. In it, you could load synths and other virtual instruments (Massive, Reaktor, etc.), sequence patterns, or simply use presets.

Control could be handled with a new Traktor Kontrol F1 MK2 or Komplete Kontrol. Honestly, with Native Kontrol Standard these days, I feel like you could even map a TV remote.

This feature could also be introduced as part of the Traktor Pro Plus subscription. It would simplify audio routing, give Traktor a unique edge, and provide NI with an additional revenue stream.

Another thing that would be amazing is a built-in compressor with sidechain support. That way, synths (or any live instruments) could be properly mixed with the main track.

Just some thoughts out loud! What do you all think?

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Paquito

Good idea.

Dubalab

Export into audio and put the loop into remix deck.

Midi deck (or maschine integration) is long ago wishlist feature but NI needed to rely over third party for sync these (ableton link) so don’t expect nothing fancy if they couldn’t figure anything in the last 15 years…

Victor_Ruderalis

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/242631#Comment_242631

I figured this idea probably isn’t new, but I thought I’d throw it out there anyway — who knows, maybe the universe will hear my request 😂

Dubalab

Maybe… some sort of is already in the pattern sequencer and the sequencer for the remix decks/s8.

Also there are other options to integrate dj deck inside a groovebox/DAW such Scratch track plugin from Stagecraft software.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSJdDOui1PQ

It also supports timecode vinyls.

mykejb

I'd like VST instrument/fx support with a MIDI clock available generated from the current BPM. I'd also like to win the lottery, so let's see which happens first :)

Isotoxin

Or you can just use Maschine next to Traktor controller? 😅 The prices for the used Maschine MK3 are very low. In this case you have 4 decks and vst's on top or even in chain?

lord-carlos

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/242726#Comment_242726

You can do all kinds of wicket stuff with audio routing, but it's just more simple to have it integrated into Traktor.

nachopenades

Everything you're looking for can be found in Maschine (software + hardware). It works really well with Traktor, opening up an infinite world of creativity. I also thought a long time ago that integrating it with Traktor would be a great idea, but when you try it, you realize it would be very limited. With Maschine, you can create crazy hybrid sets, although I wish they'd improve the mapping system.

Stevan

I wish I could use Raum inside Traktor.

Patch

The perfect hybrid set-up for me is Traktor DVS, with each deck routed into an individual channel in Ableton Live. I've had it working in the past (well, kinda) but could never get the latency down to a usable level.

Once you've got the audio out of Traktors individual decks, and into individual channel in Live, the world is your oyster…

zephry

https://djtechtools.com/2011/05/25/review-avid-torq-2/

15yrs ago I had Torq software. My computer barely could handle it though. It had Vst integrated and tempo anchors. Pricey at 250usd I believe they ran into a lawsuit with timecode for vinyl.

First midi controller for DJ software I owned as well. It had a trackpad for morphed effects. Xponent very cheaply made though. Knobs were loose. Buttons and faders got dust and issues.

So yes Vst integration is possible. But I crashed the software using them. Back then computers had typically 4g ram and much slower processing.

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