Real-time track management with incremental search.A 4-channel mixer (one for each virtual deck) for controlling relative levels and frequencies (via multiple equalizer & filter models ).Effects (such as filter, flanger, and delay).Automatic tempo synchronization of tracks, including phase alignment options.Automatic beat detection and grid-alignment of tracks.Functionality Ĭore functionality supported by Traktor includes the following: This new feature allowed DJs to make track selections from Beatport on the fly for the first time. In May 2021, a Beta release of Traktor Pro 3.5 added integration with Beatport Link. The new version, entitled Traktor Pro 3, was released on October 18, 2018. Native Instruments announced in early 2018 that an entirely new version of Traktor (both hardware & software) had been under development. New features included multi-channel support and support for a larger number of concurrent loops. The subsequent software, Traktor Pro 2 was announced on February 10, 2011, and released on April 1, 2011.

It included an updated GUI, revamped effects interface, and updated cueing and looping features. On October 16, 2008, Native Instruments announced Traktor Pro, to replace Traktor 3. At this point, Native Instruments began manufacturing their own DJ hardware components. It was re-branded to Traktor 3 on October 11, 2006, when the partnership between Native Instruments and Stanton Magnetics ended. Version 3 of Traktor DJ Studio, announced in November 2005, added two more playback decks (for a total of four), built-in EQ & effects, Beatport online store integration, a four-channel mixer. In 2005, Native Instruments added vinyl emulation features to version 2.6 of Traktor DJ Studio, alongside live input, internet broadcasting, support for more file formats, and expanded MIDI capabilities. This partnership also allowed Native Instruments to use the Final Scratch timecode functionality in their own Traktor products. They partnered with Stanton Magnetics to develop Traktor Final Scratch: the software for Stanton's Final Scratch digital vinyl system (which used timecode-stamped vinyl records to control MP3s), whilst Stanton developed the hardware. In 2003 Native Instruments expanded Traktor from purely software. Version 2.5, released in 2003, expanded the time stretching functionality, added Open Sound Control (OSC) support, and introduced GUI customization options. The new features included scratch macros and expanded looping, MIDI, and cue point functionality. Version 2 of the software (known as Traktor DJ Studio 2) was released in 2002. The initial versions available were Traktor DJ and Traktor Studio, with Studio being the version with the most functionality. The first version of Traktor DJ Studio, released in 2001.

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