TRAKTOR DJ Studio 2.6 will be available soon. This is a major development for all DJs who have been wanting to use TRAKTOR DJ Studio in combination with FinalScratch - these products are soon fully compatible! Virtually all of the features in TRAKTOR DJ Studio 2.6 now support FinalScratch® 2. Combine the manual control of digital audio files via the turntables with the mixing functions on offer in TRAKTOR DJ Studio. As well as full compatibility, the 2.6 version also as an array of new features such as mic recording, internet broadcasting, a new filter section, enhanced playlist features and much more.

TRAKTOR DJ Studio 2.6 delivers an array of powerful new features allowing DJs to mix more versatile and unique sets.

The new version of TRAKTOR DJ Studio is now fully compatible with Stanton’s new FinalScratch 2 hardware, offering DJs mixing with this setup a whole new realm of possibilities.

DRM-free WMA and AAC file formats are now supported.

By using Icecast servers (an open source version of the Shoutcast protocol), the mix can be streamed live over the internet. A pre-requisite is, however, that the relevant servers are available and that the protocol is supported by the ISP.

Connect a microphone or line signal directly to TRAKTOR DJ Studio 2.6 and record the signal on-the-fly. The resulting audio file can then be loaded into the virtual deck and mixed back into the set. Alternatively, you can "stream" the live signal directly to your mix - making it possible to add your moderation or a live act to your DJ mix and internet braodcasting.

The filter section has been greatly enhanced.

 

As well as the popular mix automation feature, it is now possible to record your live mix directly to the hard drive in WAV or AIFF formats.

A “History” function is now incorporated into the playlist feature, which automatically records details about the date and time tracks were played. Create exact playlists of your mix-sets quickly and easily – print them out or export them. As well as this the browser has special ‘bookmarks’ for fast access to 12 of your favourite folders.

1-minute markers are included in the small waveform window which displays the entire track. These helpful guides also correspond to the markers on the time-code embedded records, when using TRAKTOR with the new Stanton FINALSCRATCH 2 System.

TRAKTOR DJ Studio 2.6 is due for release late in 2004.

The tracks are graphically shown as waveform displaying the sound in two frequency bands for visual control of beats, breaks and instrumentation. An additional display now shows the entire track for fast navigation.

TRAKTOR DJ Studio’s tempo detection uses complex algorithms for reliable beat alignment of two tracks on the fly. Tempo reading for complex beats can be improved by additional user tapping.

Pitch tracks +/- 100% or change their tempo in real-time using true-to-sound time stretching.

Up to ten available cue-points and loops per track open new dimensions for accurate cueing and live remixing. Cue points can be beat-quantized, loops can be set accurately on the bar, resized, moved, all without losing the groove.

High-end filters and equalizers radically transform the sound of the tracks.

The easy-to-use track database provides a comfortable tree navigator, powerful quick search, MP3 browser, MP3 browser, automatic playlist icons keeping track of the set and direct pre-listening of tracks.

Full automation of functions and actions, recording of all user actions, seamlessly resuming mixing sessions, editing, overdubbing and exporting the entire mix as WAV or AIFF files.

All of TRAKTOR’s over 400 functions and actions can be operated by mouse, user programmed keyboard shortcuts, MIDI controllers or MIDI note events. Comprehensive learning functions provide straightforward allocation of external equipment. In addition TRAKTOR DJ Studio 2.5 can be synced with other music programs via OSC or MIDI clock.

TRAKTOR DJ Studio 2 - software-based DJ mixing has never been more intuitive and exciting.

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