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Traktor (formerly Traktor DJ Studio) is a versatile and comprehensive digital DJing solution designed to meet the most professional of standards. The third generation of this award-winning software offers breath-taking sound quality coupled with an unprecedented array of new features sure to get any party rocking. Discover the potential of Traktor and blend a new dimension of creativity into your mix.
WHAT'S NEW
Version 3.3.2 adds new performance and compatibility for DJs. The new version can now be used with TRAKTOR SCRATCH, giving you hands-on control of all four virtual decks via turntables and CD players.
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Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.

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Developer:Native Instruments
Downloads:53,504
  - Version d/l:5,930
Multimedia & Design:Audio
License:Demo
Date:20 Apr 2008
Platform:PPC/Intel
Price:$229.00
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Apr 20 2008
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PERSON1229  Wow, this hasn't gotten a review in a while.

I suppose having control externally would be a good thing to have... several versions ago.

And anyone complaining about not being able to play iTunes songs, I hope you don't ever perform with iTunes purchased songs. Even iTunes Plus songs are nowhere near the right quality to perform with. iTunes songs sound like crap coming out of big speakers.

It's a very good thing iTunes songs don't work.  
(Version 3.3.2)

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Apr 21 2008

DA-LA  @ person1229

I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "I suppose having control externally would be a good thing to have...", but since you seem to know what you are talking about, I assume that you mean that Native Instruments don't manufacture an external MIDI controller for Traktor.

I've heard similar thoughts from other Traktor users and while I agree that this argument has some merit, I do not entirely agree.

Why, you might ask? It's simple really. Traktor is a feature packed "beast" and as such, has a wide variety of users, where each one might use all or maybe just some features.

For instance, as I always use an external mixer I have absolutely no need for an external controller with a mixer section (which would make the controller bulkier/heavier/more expensive). Other users use nothing but the internal mixer and wouldn't look twice at a controller without a mixer section.

Meanwhile, other users rely heavily on scratching during their performances. I, on the other hand, only scratch when I have an itch somewhere ;-)

I could go on and on with more examples but I'm sure you get my drift.

I believe that building the perfect Traktor controller is an impossible task considering the wide user base and the different needs of the users and I completely understand NI for not offering one.

(The only "universal" controllers, and I use that term very carefully, that I have seen is the Lemur - http://www.jazzmutant.com/lemur_overview.php, and the Mawzer - http://mawzer.com/. But the Lemur require a winning Lottery ticket and the Mawzer is still, after several years, vaporware. Sigh...)

Presently, there are about a gazillion MIDI controllers on the market. Trust me, I have counted them ;-)

Each one with it's strengths as well as it's flaws. You need to find one that is right for you and your needs.

Personally, I still haven't found one that is exactly "right" for my needs so I muddle through with a combination of an external mixer, the keyboard of my laptop and an Oxygen8v2 MIDI keyboard.  
(Version 3.3.2)

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Nov 9 2006

CC ECSTATIC  I used to use traktor dj 2, no probs,now using dj 3 and finding it hard, cant play purchased music from itunes on it.....any advice most welcome, also where is the auto play button ?  
(Version 3.1.3)

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Feb 26 2007

DA-LA  Traktor can't play DRM audio files and all music bought from the iTunes store are DRM... (DOH!!!)

There is a work-around though by first converting your DRM iTunes music to wav and then you can use this file or convert it to another format first.  
(Version 3.2.1)

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Apr 3 2008

RGD2ISGOD  If you're into buying tunes, log onto beatport.com, you'll find a large variety of electronic music in different formats, all of which can be played with traktor. Try exporting your files from itunes to a wav format, itunes can do that too.  
(Version 3.3)

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Aug 23 2005
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BATAVIER  Platform: OS10.3 on iBook G3 600

Running Traktor DJ Studio 2.6

Pros:

1/It's one of the few alternatives to PCDJ that runs on a Mac. Works reasonably well.

2/Plays AAC encoded songs

3/Looks cool

Cons:

1/DOES NOR PLAY AAC encoded songs whith DRM: That means ANYTHING bought at iTunes Store (How LAME is that?)

2/I have not been able to upload iTunes playlists, although Traktor DJ Studio does "see" the playlists.

3/Tech support kinda useless for Macs.

(They have been incapable of solving this issue.)

4/ Tempo adjust requires > 1GHz processor clock speed.

  
(Version 2.6)

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Aug 9 2005
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ANONYMOUS  Um yeah, it's back to vinyl for me since installing tiger. This was great with panther but has become very unstable with tiger. sort it out NI  
(Version 2.6)

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Jun 20 2005

ANONYMOUS  can't get it to fire up anymore since I installed Tiger.

Asked for new serial, did that as asked, no problem

but still.. icon bounces a few times, and then... nothing... not even an error screen or something...  
(Version 2.6)

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Jun 20 2005

ANONYMOUS  Maybe you need to update your prebindings. Maybe clear your caches as well, repairing permissions could help too...  
(Version 2.6)

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Feb 25 2004
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STEVE  please I CAN NOT SPEAK ENGLISH BUT I WANT TO RECEIVE THE NEW VERSION OF TRAKTOR DJ STUDIO.  
(Version 2.5.3)

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Feb 25 2004

ANONYMOUS  Download it from this page. Simple.  
(Version 2.5.3)

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Oct 17 2006

BONI  will this update for Mac finally allow drag and drop from itunes into traktor? Till now only the windows version allows drag and drop... :-(  
(Version 3.1.3)

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Jan 21 2004
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JERRY  This thing rocks! As a DJ, I enjoy this. Now let me have two mice and two cursors... :)  
(Version 2.5.3)

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May 10 2004

DJ IGUANODON  get the mice, i have 2 mices.One has to be with a top, that fits to IOIOI port.but the cursors...  
(Version 2.5.3)

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Feb 13 2005

BUBU  hi .

my name is bubu, i would like to change a word with you...so can you contact me on this e-mail asap?

servicii_lines@yahoo.com  
(Version 2.5.3)

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Sep 20 2003
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KINETIXMUSIC  Hmm - perhaps these other macs are unstable. i have the program, yes you CAN integrate it with iTunes. Read the manual. It works perfect in both window mode and full-screen mode. very stable, never a problem with it. But then again, i wouldn't know what i'm talking about - i own my own DJ business and i've sound designed radio commercials, tv spots and web sites. It works fine with OSX  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Mar 20 2004

ANONYMOUS  Wow, you must be very important. Radio commercials no less! I bet your mama is proud.  
(Version 2.5.3)

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Aug 19 2004

ANONYMOUS  Dang... Yo mama musta been a right slapper to not even get as far as making commercials....  
(Version 2.5.3)

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Feb 13 2005

BUBU  can you contact me on this e-mail?

servicii_lines@yahoo.com

i could have some things to ask you about traktor!by the way i think that you are a pro in this kind of things so i may need a hand in doin' something!

if you have few moments free please e-mail me to that address,please.

wish you the best!  
(Version 2.5.3)

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May 21 2003
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BH  this really feels like a quick port from windows.

it uses weird icons instead of menus

the browser is really slow and difficult to use.

full screen mode doesn't work at all.

i wish it would work with itunes  
(Version 2.0.2)

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Apr 28 2003
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ANONYMOUS  Great app....well maybe for windows...but please NI...we ARE APPLE USERS..so make it more stable much faster and REMOVE THAT NASTY BROWSER AND REPLACE IT WITH SOMETHING WORTH RUNNING ON AN APPLE!!

also ever thought about itunes integration?

It really sucks creating pl´s with traktor....this is a job itunes can do perfectly...so let itunes manage the music and traktor play it!!  
(Version 2.0.2)

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