The Traktor team has announced new firmware for the Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3 and Traktor Kontrol S3 to allow Midi mapping, and also released a public beta of Traktor Pro 3.3, whose headline new features are proper Mac iTunes/Music app integration, and HID compatibility with Pioneer DJ’s XDJ-700 and XDJ-1000 Mk2 media players. Have you had a chance to try this software yet? Or are you holding off? Share your thoughts below…

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By the end of it you’ll not only know all the new stuff in Traktor Pro 3, but if you’re an existing user, you’ll know for sure whether to wait or take the plunge.

We’ll cover the new Mixer FX (spoiler: they’re COOL!), the improved time-stretching, metering, layout changes, and more. In this video, we look at the changes from Traktor Pro 2, to help you decide. But is it worth the upgrade from Traktor Pro 2? If you’re looking at buying either the Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk3 or the Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3, is it worth waiting till that point (as the software is bundled with those controllers)? Traktor Pro 3 software has just been released, and is a paid upgrade of US$49/£49/€49. As you can tell very informal and even my mum drops in for a guest appearance. Hey, first mix i've recorded, just having some fun.

With exciting new updates including upgraded faders and jog wheels, new support for iOS device control, and a totally redefined user interface, the S2 MK2 is a step-up for the professional controllerist. The TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 MK2 is the latest version Native Instruments' flagship line of DJ controllers.We've got it! The FULL Digital DJ Tips review of the Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3 - watch, hear AND read EVERYTHING about this new beginner controller, including the new Traktor Pro 3 software.

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