⚡ TIMESTAMPS ⚡ 0:00 Intro 3:41 Does the Traktor X1 Mk3 have an audio interface? 5:02 How does the Traktor X1 Mk3 USB hub work? 5:53 What are the differences between the Traktor Kontrol X1 Mk2 and Mk3? 7:45 Why is there a "mixer mode"? 9:41 Is the new X1 Mk3 right for me? 14:30 What's the point of this new controller? 15:29 What features are missing in Traktor Pro 3 software? 17:44 Will Native Instruments come out with more advanced controllers? 18:56 What file format does the iTunes store sell? 21:18 Is the X1 Mk3 a good set-up for travelling? 22:21 What is it like to use modular DJ gear? 25:43 Will Traktor software add in live stems? 27:15 Why do some DJs build a hybrid, modular DJ set-up? 30:33 Where I can purchase your book "Rock The Dancefloor!"? 31:13 What's the most accessible DJ set-up, especially for blind DJs? 31:56 In your online DJ courses, do you also provide the music? 36:33 What gear can I travel with to work on scratch techniques? 37:52 What are your thoughts on Mixed In Key for determining energy levels?

A review on the Traktor X1 MK3 without turning on the machine and 98% of questions you red that has nothing to do with Traktor X1 MK3. I say no more…

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Sorry if you felt misled by our training.

Hi Folks, one question. On the display i can only see th current loaded track, thats cool! But, we cannot see the tracks, if we scrolling through the browserlist! ?

Reviewing a product without having it plugged in is a big no-no IMO. Having said that, as a Traktor Kontrol X1 Mk1 lover I'm actually seriously interested in this,. Although now it has the much-appreciated onboard mixer controls a built-in audio interface would have made a lot of sense and made this the ideal low-footprint house party setup

@digitaldjtips

10 ай бұрын

What is missing that you need to know? It's a Midi controller, we all know what they do, and as I said in the video, the NI talkthrough is amazing, we have better things to do than remake their video, candidly.

@Drrolfski

10 ай бұрын

@@digitaldjtips "NI can show it better and we have better things to do" is just a lame excuse for laziness. If you're reviewing a product then you demonstrate its specific features and you give your judgment on how useful they are for DJs. That especially goes when a product has an update that adds a lot of visual improvements for DJs like screens and multicolor LED indicators. What's the point of watching reviews on this channel anyway if you're not showing what the product is about? Point in case here: Other reviewers have criticized the info shown on the X1 Mk3 screens and think that NI could make better use of it. It's exactly this kind of info you need to demonstrate to your audience otherwise your review is simply not a review and basically useless. And mind you, reviews on this channel aren't all that great to begin with because you're not thoroughly testing equipment in a club environment like Mojaxx does, if at all. I consider them more as first impressions, done by someone who is probably more of a DJ enthusiast than a real DJ. If you want Digital DJ Tips to really be a reliable NO 1 source for all things DJing then I suggest you start with upping the quality of your reviews. And that begins with upping your review methods and being transparent about them. This industry could really borrow a page from some tech blogs in that regard.

@bikesbeersbeats

4 ай бұрын

@@digitaldjtips i’m going to screenshot this reply and use it in my sales/service presentations as how *not* to respond to people who invested time into your content and also took time to respond.

Couldve done with turning it on? I want to know how you scrub through thnes without the touchbar

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Look at the NI demo, as I recommended at the start

@codey1391

11 ай бұрын

@@digitaldjtipsDid you watch the NI demo? It doesn't answer this question

You don't need the extra discontinued 'audio 2' box, you just need the £9 traktor DJ cable. Plugs into your laptop and gives you main and headphone outputs.

@digitaldjtips

22 күн бұрын

Only in mono though

@chrisbaynham-hughes9282

22 күн бұрын

@@digitaldjtipstrue, but as a mobile set up for when I’m away with work and hand luggage only it’s enough. It also saved me quite a bit as I almost pushed the button on buying an audio2 on eBay for no real reason after watching this video.

Who seriously cares of live stems!!! Cmon live stems are for hobby home DJs! And you know it… If we are serious about stems we should pre prepare with RipX…

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Indeed, we love (and teach - indeed, partner with) RipX. It is not for everyone though.

Dear Phil will you do a review with the X1 MK3 connected?

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Maybe at some point.

Will we see a z1 MK2?

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

That would be good

I just pre-ordered one from Sweetwater.

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Enjoy

Its too expensive, i wish the mark 1 was still available. I used it for many years and it was really worth the money at half the price of the new one.

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Nice little unit!

Faderfox dj-3 y 4 has same features since years...I use it for many years, is the maximum portability to control 4 decks and effects on traktor

@digitaldjtips

4 ай бұрын

Not made for many years sadly

Hi Phil loved the last part about the energy level and the mixed in key app. I just use mixed in key for the reason it types the word - energy in comments field- then i change the number to a 1-thru 5 like you told me years ago ! Works great and i do find myself altering those numbers every now and then. Good stuff ❤

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Good stuff!

@DINU_R

10 ай бұрын

Don't understand the proper usecase of it

@allandenola5968

10 ай бұрын

I stopped using mixed in key this month and I typed in the energy level -1 thru 5 in the comments field - one less app to have to deal with

£300? Native Instruments are taking the piss at that price.

Does it require power or I can run it from usb or even a samsung tablet ?

@digitaldjtips

9 ай бұрын

It runs from USB with a power option should your device be unable to supply sufficient power that way

The Reloop Mixtour is more efficient than this controller, although it does have a sound card built it in, its volume output is weak compared to the Kontrol Z1. Also, for the same price Pioneer has the DDJFlx4 2 reck controller, along with a better software option w Rekordbox, cloud saves etc. Thank you for the review! You guys always do great work. Oh, and I think that the touch strip on the mk2 comes in handy for multiple reasons.

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@kazes

11 ай бұрын

I actually have the MIXTOUR RELOOP and according to my usage two things are missing : the beatjump knobs and the pitch faders. These are the only things that make me consider switching for the Traktor X1 MK3.

How does this work with a Cdj and mixer set up. I’m confused

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

By using the mixer's audio interface, and Midi/HID to the CDJs.

Is it possible to use the USB integrated in the x1 mk3 as output ports for RCA?

@digitaldjtips

10 ай бұрын

No

@digitaldjtips

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

the kontrol X1 mk3 of the Z1?

Real shame not to see it being used, and see the lighting features.

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

As I said, take a look at the NI walkthrough video - they demo it really well in that.

@Le_Lys_Eclectique

11 ай бұрын

Fully agree! Shame Phil! But we know he doesn’t like Traktor

@Le_Lys_Eclectique

11 ай бұрын

@@digitaldjtipsso why doing a such poor review????

@aeiouxs

11 ай бұрын

Phil - I'll repeat myself politely - we would like to see your experiences and unbiased feedback actually using these devices - not be shown an inactive box and sent elsewhere for an official walkthrough ; your video is titled as a 'review'. Will unsubscribe if this becomes the norm. Commented as constructive criticism and love for your channel, thank you. @@digitaldjtips​

So I need an additional mixer to use the x1 ?

@digitaldjtips

5 ай бұрын

Depends how you want to use it. But usually DJs will indeed use alongside extra equipment, typically a digital mixer would be part of such a set-up.

@chrisbaynhamhughes2376

22 күн бұрын

It's certainly easier, but no you don't. There is a basic mixer on there and if you want to use it as a travel set up you can just get a traktor dj cable for around £9 so you can play both the main and still get headphones for previewing your next track. I also use a mini input switch so I can pass both of those outputs to the same headphones and just switch between them depending upon whether I'm cueing/ previewing the track or whether I'm actually mixing the track.

Can I use it with record box ?

@digitaldjtips

9 ай бұрын

You could almost certainly map it to Rekordbox.

Hello there can i use x1 and z1 and god to go for djing?? Thanks

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Yes you can as long as you don't want jogwheels of some kind

@peteluke1366

11 ай бұрын

the x1 mk2 had a touch strip to correct the sync how do you fix it with the new one @@digitaldjtips

Will the Unit work with dj pro Ai ?

@digitaldjtips

9 ай бұрын

It can be mapped to that software for sure.

Where is the touch strip? 😞 😢

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

They decided not enough people use it, and removed it

@g7dinos

9 ай бұрын

with the touchstrip we were able to navigate through the song, selecting where to start the song or set a cue point. Now if i am not wrong the only way yo do it is with beatjump and by using the + - buttons but this process is much slower. @@digitaldjtips

I've bought and installed several NI products. But installing this has been a real pain.

@digitaldjtips

8 ай бұрын

Hope you figure it out.

Probably connect hid mode LC 6000 it will be good

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Yeah good point! Do you know how well LC6000 works with Traktor?

@gravelbikestore2844

11 ай бұрын

A Spanish do a mapping I would like you do a try

@gravelbikestore2844

11 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYF9m86Od6Wzc5s.htmlsi=ZAij7f07OvsZEPOO

It's likely we will see an F1 replacement when they introduce Live Stems

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

I do not know!

Thanks for your detailed review!

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Le_Lys_Eclectique

11 ай бұрын

Ah ah ah detailed review? Is it a joke isn’t it? Only advertisements for DDT!

I still cant believe they didnt add a ahift function to control decks c and d, NI said you will need 2 controllers for 4 decks. You can map it but lose functions doing that.

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Probably thought it would all get a bit fiddly. Many DJs buy two for that purpose.

I try to buy it but said “Sold out” at £85 as an member of NI. But rrp £250. So I have to wait til they are back in stock 🙄

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Hope you can get one soon!

@DjJeffo78

11 ай бұрын

@@digitaldjtips Another question, slightly off topic. Setting up my Traktor pro 3 via MacBook connects to CDJ 2000 & 3000s djm900mk2. Getting deck A & B playing same channel. Do you have a link of the tip of connection. Nothing seems to work!

@djsubculture2786

11 ай бұрын

@@DjJeffo78Are you trying to set up HID mode? Just search "setting up CDJ 3000 hid mode in Traktor Pro 3" and you'll find plenty of video tutorials.

@DjJeffo78

11 ай бұрын

@@djsubculture2786 I’ve tried it, but Both decks still plays out same channel. Mixer is djm900 nxs2

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Again with flexible beat grid? Cmon you teach to DJ in every way possible! We don’t need flexible beat grid. We need Traktor to have a proper Retina display interface and daylight mode…

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Maybe you don't. Many people do (it's the top request we get asked about Traktor).

This is my set with "Traktor" Z2 & X1: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lGues8trXdHPnJc.htmlsi=M02s1huY55q-xi9U

Common traktor…!!! Your software is stuck in 2013! Isotope RX10’s stem separation is surprisingly worse than virtual dj’s live stem separation. Hopefully they use the latest demucs model or something similar in a future iteration of RX and Traktor.

@digitaldjtips

11 ай бұрын

Let's hope so

Don't understand the proper usecase of it

@digitaldjtips

10 ай бұрын

It's not for you then! 😉

fuck that ,how can they create a MK3 without a own headphone plug in the MK3 device, you got no main output if you plug in your headphones, german engineering in 2024

@digitaldjtips

2 ай бұрын

Because it is designed to be used in systems with an audio interface

@Smeschn

2 ай бұрын

​@@digitaldjtips ok can you show an example ? i think its important to know that...

@chrisbaynhamhughes2376

22 күн бұрын

@@Smeschn If you look for traktor's own introduction videos on this you'll see all the use cases. When travelling I use the traktor DJ cable which is around £9 and that enables me to preview tracks or listen to the main. You'll connect the X1 to your laptop anyway so it's just a small cheap cable to add and you're set for a minimal set up.