Native Instruments TRAKTOR LE

Native Instruments TRAKTOR LE

Top Features

* Two decks with multi-band waveform, stripe displays and pitchfader on each deck
* Mixer with crossfader, 3-band channel EQs and headphone cue section
* Advanced tempo detection and synchronization via "Sync" button
* Instant loop function, selectable loop length
* Four professional effects: delay, reverb, flanger, filter
* Highly developed key correction
* Crate Flick cover artwork browsing
* Ultra-fast database browsing and full iTunes™ / iPod™ compatibility
* Cue points and instant tempo sync'ed loops
* MP3, AAC, M4A, WMA, WAV, AIFF, audio CD, FLAC and OGG files support

TWO DIGITAL DECKS

Tracks can be loaded from the playlist into the TRAKTOR LE's two playback decks per drag & drop. The track immediately appears in the waveform display. TRAKTOR LE shows the running track's waveform as two separate frequency bands in real-time, thus enabling the user to anticipate beats, breaks and instrumentation ahead of time. An additional display for each deck shows the entire track as a mini waveform, allowing users to find any song passage fast.

As soon as a track is loaded, TRAKTOR's automatic BPM detection calculates the tempo. Adjust the tempo of a track manually or use the Sync function to automatically align the tempo of the two tracks being played. Advanced Key Lock and time stretching features are included. A beat-accurate instant loop button and cue point offers creative mixing possibilities.

THE MIXER

TRAKTOR LE's integrated 2-channel mixer provides a classic 3-band equalizer with kill switches and input gain. The central element of the mixer is the crossfader and cue mix (with separate headphone mix). A master effects section has been included, offering four different effects: filter, delay, reverb and flanger. All controls offer incremental buttons and the "Ghost Pointer" feature allows you to instantly jump to a pre-defined value.

THE BROWSER

TRAKTOR LE’s ultra-fast database makes it easy to manage and archive tens of thousands of tracks. Extended ID3-tags allow all information to be saved in the MP3 file -tags can even be written into other file types that do not normally support this, such as WAV and AIFF. You can search for files using the integrated file browser, add tracks to your playlist, track collection or the new record cases, and pre-listen tracks without having to load them into a deck. The unique Crate Flick lets you browse by artist, album, genre or label, or use the fast search engine to find a specific track. Save as many playlists as you like. iTunes playlist import is also supported and TRAKTOR LE is fully iPod compatible.

Compatibility, System Requirements

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS

* MP3
* WAV
* AIFF
* Audio-CD
* FLAC
* Ogg Vorbis
* non-DRM WMA**
* non-DRM AAC

** WMA playback supported only on Windows

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows® XP (SP3, 32 bit) or Windows Vista® (SP1, 32/64 bit) or Windows® 7 (32/64 bit), Pentium® IV or Athlon 1.4 GHz (SSE1), 1 GB RAM

Mac OS® X 10.5/10.6, Intel®Core (TM) Duo 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM
100 MB free disk space required (minimum), DVD drive

SUPPORTED DRIVERS

* ASIO™
* Core Audio™
* DirectSound
* WASAPI™

COMPARISON CHART

TRAKTOR LE TRAKTOR DUO TRAKTOR PRO
Decks 2 2 4
Effects 3 + filter 6 + filter 28
Chain FX No Yes Yes
Send FX / Advanced Mode No No Yes
# of FX units 2, fixed 2 4
Crate Flick Yes Yes Yes
Tag Editing No Yes Yes
History No Yes Yes
Full iTunes & iPod compatibility Yes Yes Yes
Auto Beatgridding & Sync Lock Yes Yes Yes
Beatgrids (storable) Yes Yes Yes
Beatjumping No Yes Yes
Quantized Mode No No Yes
Instant Loop & Set Cue Button Yes Yes Yes
Multiple Cue types No Yes Yes
Selectable loop length Yes Yes Yes
Loop Move No Yes Yes
EQs 3-band EQ Classic EQ 4 EQ options
Filter types Classic filter Classic filter 3 filter options
Industry standard workflows Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Mode (Autoplay) No Yes Yes
Hotkey control Fixed Customizable Customizable
Easy Setup Wizard Yes Yes Yes
TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 Plug & Play Yes Yes Yes
MIDI Assignments Only via Easy Setup Wizard (fixed, single) Fully customizable, multiple Fully customizable, multiple
Layouts 4, fixed 4, fixed customizable
MIDI Clock / Master Clock No No Yes
MASCHINE Synchronization No No Yes
Recording No No Yes