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Having been out of stock due to its overwhelming success, Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 is back at a more competitive price than ever – permanently! Now only £189.00 the critic’s favorite USB 2.0 Audio Interface packs serious punch with 6 pristine channels, four analog ins/outs, digital in/out, MIDI and low-latency performance – all in a sleek, ready to rumble frame. It’s not a comeback. It’s a Komplete knockout, whether you’re recording, performing or playing music.

Native Instruments remix pricing structure for their DVS enabled Digital Vinyl Systems.

The Native Instruments Traktor Scratch A10 (£399) & Traktor Scratch A6 (£249) are the newly released & re-named Digital Vinyl Systems containing everything you need to DJ using timecode Vinyl or CD’s. Striving to provide customers with a more simplified buying option, both DVS software packages include the latest version of Traktor Scratch Pro 2.5 DJ software, MK2 timecode bundle, with the only difference being that the A10 features the Traktor Audio 10, and the A6 features the Traktor Audio 6 DJ Interface. continue reading…

Steve Lawler uses Maschine to get the groove flowing

Steve Lawler’s career is deeply entwined in UK dance music culture. Steve started out organizing some of the seminal late 80s illegal raves, and later went on to residencies at Cream in Liverpool and Space in Ibiza while touring the world extensively.

His production and DJ style walks a line between upfront sounds for main rooms and tough, percussive underground grooves for dark warehouses. Now, with Dark Pressure, the secrets of his crowd-thrilling sets are in your hands.

Dark Pressure focuses on percussive one-shot samples and a wealth of exclusive pre-programmed patterns – many created by Steve Lawler himself. Fine-tuned for powerful club sound systems, DARK PRESSURE puts an impressive array of four-on-the-floor rhythms at your fingertips – from full-on energy to hypnotic groove and triplet-driven swing. continue reading…

DJ software and hardware manufacturer Native Instruments is picking up a bit of a reputation for ridiculous promotions, and the Kontrol S2 is no exception.

From 1st Feb to 31st March 2012 you can buy the Kontrol S2 DJ Controller from Music Matter for the rock bottom price of £329.00, that’s a full  £150.00 off the normal street price of £479.00. continue reading…

The integration of software and hardware controller combine to produce a groundbreaking groovebox – the ultimate in groove production whether you’re working in studio or on stage. Native Instruments’ Maschine can be used as the centre of your music-making environment, sequencing and automating all your other hardware and software instruments.

Hands-on beat and groove production in the studio or on stage with Maschine.

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Native Instruments have recently announed Komplete 8, the latest version of Natives high quality virtual instrument software for music production.

Komplete 8 draws together an unbelievable collection of premium Native Instruments software. Packed full of groundbreaking and award winning samplers, synths, guitar/bass amps, drums, plus creative and studio effects, KOMPLETE 8 has the exceptional sounds musicians, producers and sound designers need. continue reading…

Native Instruments have announced that the TRAKTOR 2.0.3 update is now available for download. The update includes full support for TRAKTOR’s Sample Decks with TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 controllers, as well as:

• Built-in support for various controllers (TRAKTOR LE 2 / ME 2)
• FLAC file support
• Other performance and workflow enhancements

We recommend this update for all users of the newest generation of TRAKTOR. If you use TRAKTOR SCRATCH timecode control with vinyl or CDs and have not yet installed the last free update, it is mandatory to install this latest version.

You can download the update using the NI Service Center or the Online Update Manager.

This July only Music Matter and Native Instruments are offering you the ultimate DJ solution for less. Combine the creative arsenal of TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 with the vinyl control of TRAKTOR SCRATCH, and add a new dimension to any S4 routine.  It’s a cinch to hook up turntables or CDs to the S4’s audio interface – all you need is the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Scratch Upgrade Kit – which we are giving away for FREE in July.

• This offer is only valid if you activate the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 software in July  2011 for the first time.
• You will receive an e-voucher within 24 hours after activation.
• The e-voucher is valid for the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 SCRATCH UPGRADE KIT in the NI Online Shop only.
• The e-voucher is personalized and only for use by the appointed addressee/user. It is not transferable and non-salable, and can not be redeemed for cash.
• The e-voucher expires if not redeemed within three months after receipt

DJ Dummy @ Vital with Traktor Scratch & Kontrol S4

Native Instruments have announced TRAKTOR 2.0.2 update, now available for free download. The update contains several new features and improvements for all users of the newest generation of TRAKTOR including:

• Improved performance and smoother BPM display when scratching with timecode
• Alternative font selection enabled in TRAKTOR DUO 2
• Pitchfaders enabled in TRAKTOR LE 2

You can download the update using the NI Service Center or the Online Update Manager.

Native Instruments strongly recommend downloading and installing this update to ensure the best possible user experience and reliability — especially if you use timecode control.

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 – £769

• Highly integrated 4-deck Traktor controller and flagship software
• 4-channel mixer with ergonomic layout
• 2 high-res touch-sensitive jog wheels
• Built-in high-end 24-bit/96kHz
• 2 analog inputs with phono and mic preamps for hooking up turntables, CD players or external audio gear
• Traktor Pro S4 Software features 4-deck mixing and effects, plus all-new Sample Decks and a powerful Loop Recorder
• 2 customizable FX sections with over 25 performance effects for adding your own trademark sound

Numark NS6 – £799

• Built-in 4 Channel DJ Mixer that works with or without the computer
• Inputs for 4 line, 2 turntables, 2 microphones
• Serato’s ITCH 4 Deck DJ software included
• Built-in professional 24-bit audio interface with balanced XLR outputs
• Touch sensitive illuminated wheels with 3600 ticks of resolution per rotation
• Strip Search with track position indicator
• Channel assignable effects controls
• Mouse-less library navigation with view options
• Deck Controls include: Key Lock, Pitch Control, Manual and Instant Looping, Hot Cues and Beat grid
• NS6′s uses standard MIDI protocols enabling DJs to use it with a variety of MIDI software

Novation Twitch – £399

• Serato ITCH software can beat match tracks so you can focus on performing
• TWITCH gives you hands-on control of some powerful performance tools
• Swipe tracks backwards and forwards as if you were touching the screen
• Instantly ‘Drop’ into a tune at any point in the track
• Chop-up beats in time and re-arrange them on the fly
• 2 x 8 large Triggerpads let you to play eight rolling beat slices in any order
• 2 in 4 out high-quality audio interface
• Use both channel faders for super-fast FX moves and tricks
• Trigger Hot Cue Points and 2 different Loop Modes