Native Instruments Announces Traktor Kontrol Z2

Berlin, October 4, 2012 – Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR

KONTROL Z2, the world's first 2+2 control mixer combining the industry's

leading DJ controller design with a high-quality soundcard and a host of

new features, all housed inside an aircraft-grade aluminum chassis. New

creative features inside the acclaimed TRAKTOR PRO software expand

creative possibilities while premium-quality Innofaders™ assure

rock-solid dependability when DJing, making KONTROL Z2 the first

professional club mixer from Native Instruments.

The KONTROL Z2's 2+2 design unites analog and digital DJing techniques.

Two standalone channels provide connectivity for turntables or CDJs

while two additional channels offer control over TRAKTOR Remix Decks,

cue points and effects. DJs now have access to all aspects of their

setups from one intuitive control hub. This combination of hardware and

software accommodates a host of workflow preferences from vinyl and CDJ

setups to elaborate controller configurations.

TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 was designed to deliver the reliability and pro sound

quality essential for professional club DJing. Its installation height

delivers the comfort required during performance while the

aircraft-grade construction provides necessary stability when on stage

and reliability when on the road. The KONTROL Z2's 24-bit soundcard and

professional XLR outputs deliver high-quality audio to club sound

systems while a separate booth output and microphone input allow KONTROL

Z2 to integrate into any DJ booth. Advanced HID technology delivers

seamless integration with CDJs including enhanced visual and tactile

control of key features. A built-in USB hub adds connectivity for

additional controllers without having to use the host computer's USB

ports, making it easy to integrate add-on controllers such as KONTROL F1

and X1.

The KONTROL Z2's spacious layout ensures straightforward access to the

high-quality knobs and premium-quality Innofaders™. The two primary

channels each feature a dedicated three-band EQ, filter and fader

section, while two separate, chunky rotary volume knobs offer control

over the TRAKTOR channels. Four additional multi-colored LED buttons for

each TRAKTOR channel assigned to control cue points and Remix Decks are

placed in their own section on the KONTROL Z2 and an intuitive master

section lets DJs comfortably browse files inside TRAKTOR and access

advanced controls such as Sync and Quantize.

New Macro FX specifically designed for TRAKTOR combine multiple TRAKTOR

effects on a single control on the hardware. Customised to classic DJ

workflows such as breakdowns, punch-in or blends, Macro FX condense

complex effect performances to a single action increasing the

possibilities available to creative DJs. All new Flux Mode tracks the

time during complicated scratch and effect performances, allowing for

creative loop rolls or effects while returning the song accurately to

the beat.

TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 also includes the latest version of NI's flagship

TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 software and TRAKTOR SCRATCH timecode vinyl and

CDs rounding out this powerful hardware control mixer with software

options for all popular club workflows.

A new video, in which controller guru Ean Golden showcases the new

TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2, is available at YouTube under:

http://youtu.be/RFumWO3sCMQ

TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 will be available at retailers worldwide and at the

NI Online Shop from November 1, 2012. Pre-orders are currently being taken.

TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 pricing information:

$899 / 799 € / 83800 ¥

Additional information on TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 is available at:

www.native-instruments.com/z2-dj-mixer

A digital press kit including picture material is available at:

www.native-instruments.com/press.info

About Native Instruments:

Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware

for computer-based music production and DJing. The company's mission is

to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions,

styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological

boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and

amateurs alike.