Native Instruments introduces Traktor Pro 4
Native Instruments has just announced the release of their DJ software Traktor Pro 4, which is now available via Native Access and the brand’s webshop. This latest update includes two of the most-voted user requests: Built-in stem separation and flexible beatgrids.
The built-in stem separation breaks down any local tracks into high-quality drums, bass, vocals, and instrumental stems. Performing with stems is supported by all Traktor controllers and can be mapped via MIDI to third-party controllers. The update focuses on the best possible audio quality by implementing the same advanced technology used in iZotope’s RX. Stem generation is intended to be used during set preparation, but users can also spontaneously trigger it, even when a track is already playing.
Flexible beatgrids allow the defining of multiple tempo zones in each track for accurate looping, beat jumps, beat effects, and mixing of tracks with changing tempos. The priority for this feature was to ensure the highest possible level of accuracy and reliability, which could previously only be guaranteed by manually setting tempo zones. Traktor Pro 4 helps users with a set of useful features and a sample-accurate beat-tick, allowing them to audibly verify the accuracy of the grids.
With Traktor Pro 4, NI decided to merge Traktor Pro Plus’s two big features into the main codebase: Pattern Player and the Ozone Maximizer. As a result, NI will now discontinue the Traktor Pro Plus subscription offering. Pro Plus subscribers will be notified about the end date of their subscriptions based on current plans.
Pattern Player adds sequenced sounds from iconic drum machines and leading producers to user sets in a very intuitive way. They are also perfectly integrated into Traktor’s established workflows for deck effects. Performing with stems is supported by all Traktor controllers and can be mapped via MIDI to third-party controllers. For the launch of Traktor Pro 4, three new Pattern Player Kits by Rebekah, Len Faki, and Luke Slater have been added to the collection.
The Ozone Maximizer utilizes technology from iZotope’s award-winning Ozone mastering software. It boosts the user's sound, preserving sharp peaks and limiting distortions, pumping, and clipping. This guarantees a clean mix while keeping the system running at maximum volume.
You can learn more about NI’s Traktor Pro 4 below.