Routing of audio through the Traktor Audio 2 is also robust, given its physical specs. A 6-pin FireWire 400 connection is far less stable physically, and I was constantly aware of what was near the cable since a serious bump could easily dislodge it. Another thing that I prefer over the FireBox is the USB connection. For those used to traveling with gear, you know that any extra weight is a problem. I've done some traveling with a computer DJ rig and in the past had taken a PreSonus FireBox, which is considered a "portable" interface that weighs in at 5 lbs! The difference is enormous. It literally fits in a pocket (a normal pocket) and weights next to nothing (technical definition of "next to nothing" is 3.2 oz - quite lighter than most smartphones). The most obvious plus to this box is its size. I've used loads of setups over the years and this one really is unique and has some great advantages. Namely, how you get sound from it to whatever system you're jacking into, and how you route that sound. Vinyl sounds gorgeous but travels as well as a bag of bricks (a big bag of bricks), CDs brought the ability to carry months worth of music in a small lightweight case but introduced the difficulty of quickly finding tracks, and finally, software DJ'ing brings the ability to carry as much music as a hard drive can handle and gives the ability to scan through organized playlists and folders of music quickly - but now the issues become those of computer music in general. It's simply gotten a name change.Īs someone who's DJ'ed for many many years, I've watched the progression from vinyl to CDs to software, and I've experienced the trials and tribulations of each shift. A quick word for those who might be familiar with the Native Instruments product line - Traktor Audio 2 is the same box as Audio 2 DJ and has the same specs. Traktor Audio 2 is an interface that measures 3.5'' x 2.3'' x 0.9'' (that's about 3/4 of the length of an iPhone, slightly less wide, and roughly double the depth) and packs 24bit, 96 kHz resolution, USB connectivity, and two assignable outputs. With the digital DJ in mind, Native Instruments has a host of audio interfaces with varying degrees of I/O, and one in particular that's built specifically for the mobile DJ that wants to keep gear to an absolute minimum. NI's DJ specific software, Traktor, is the go-to for many of the biggest DJs on planet Earth, and NI's controllers have been widely accepted as some of the most innovative and most user-friendly around. With all the possibilities, Native Instruments in particular has managed to build and develop robust, stable, highly-intuitive gems of both hardware and software. Where only a few years ago, the digital jockey options were slim, now gobs of software makers have come to market with some sort of digital DJ'ing platform, and the list of hardware, software functionality, and combinations of the two is getting to be long enough to confuse even savvy tech junkies. Much like the realm of mobile phones, there are new technologies, hardware configurations, and functionality introduced at a blistering pace. PLEASE REPORT posts and comments that violate the above rules or just suck.The world of the digital DJ has undergone tons of changes in a relatively short time. Posts asking “what should I play for this gig?”.Obvious spam for youtube channels/gig logs/blogs/advertisements.Support the people who make your hobby/career possible. Posts discussing music piracy (in the sense of people asking how where or how to pirate music, if you want to have an actual discussion on piracy and how it pertains to the industry, by all means).Self-promotion posts including mixes, tunes, events, companies, etc.The following topics are against sub rules and will be deleted: Gig pictures/Stories - should be posted in the weekly gigs thread We will also allow high profile posts - say if a regular user gets a feature mix on DJCity or a Serato sponsored set or a established DJ set. ![]() Mixes - Most mix posts will be deleted although short routines, showcasing of interesting technique, and videos that shows off the poster doing something cool is fine. Meme/Humor/crappy image posts belong in /r/DJsCircleJerk. ![]() Please ensure you are posting to the correct subredditĪny and all beginner questions and posts should be made in /r/Beatmatch. Trolling, slapfights, general assholery is not encouraged and it also goes without saying that racist, sexist, homophobic, and transphobic posts and language will not be tolerated at all. ![]() Please try to be polite, friendly and helpful when commenting.There is also an entire subreddit /r/Beatmatch dedicated to helping new DJs learn. If you are new and are interested in learning how to DJ please check out this thread first. r/DJs is a subreddit for general DJ discussion: equipment, techniques, news, music, etc.
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