Traktor Kontrol Z1 Review

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    The Traktor Kontrol Z1 is a mixer interface from Native Instruments, designed for both Traktor Pro 2 and Traktor DJ (the iPhone, iPad & iPod touch software). In this review, we look at it with Traktor DJ, and demo a typical set-up.
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  • @Djtyla
    @Djtyla 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He didn't mention this but you can actually play decks from the Z1 by holding the Mode button and pressing either headphone CueA or CueB

    • @redsurge7857
      @redsurge7857 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      damn bro I have been playing with this thing for months and just saw this comment!! mad props.

  • @shaunp221
    @shaunp221 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im after one of these with an x1 this would then be an ideal, compact setup for djing small clubs/bars!

  • @ChrisAFM
    @ChrisAFM 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    so glad I bought this, THIS IS THE FUTURE

  • @TheMrmason1986
    @TheMrmason1986 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awww man i really want this! I already have an X1 and an F1 but i had to modify the controls for the X-Fader and various tweaks this will mean i can run all three together i wont need an interface and i can have all the original settings. Loving the Channel by the way buddy watched everything you've done keep up the good work!

  • @flufftronix
    @flufftronix 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They have that in the Z2, but it's quite a lot more pricey but only currently works as a sound card with Traktor DJ. I'm going to guess they'll add more support later on though, since it seems like the Z1 is supposed to be a scaled down version of the Z2.

  • @ValTek_Armory
    @ValTek_Armory 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can definitely see myself getting one of these

  • @traktorpro10
    @traktorpro10 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Phil, do the tracks have to be in the ipad itself or is there an option to access tracks from an external source?

  • @BiohazardX9
    @BiohazardX9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    old video yes but very helpful even now - very versatile with PC and tablet (ipad) support.

  • @beatfreakmedia
    @beatfreakmedia 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    of course, you can use any midi assignable device in vdj

  •  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen that the fx/filter knob only doubles up in traktor dj, if you are using traktor pro, it only controls the filter. That's what I have seen in some other reviews.

  • @flufftronix
    @flufftronix 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    bigger woofers = lower frequency response, which has nothing to do with room size. it's usually much easier to work in a smaller room actually.

  • @flufftronix
    @flufftronix 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know if there's a single cable that exists for this yet (weird), but you -can- definitely find Lightning to USB adapters.

  • @spectralknights2
    @spectralknights2 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    NI should've add the loop recorder control on the center section

  • @curtiscurt
    @curtiscurt 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I already have a mk1 x1 which i was using with a crappy numark controller thats now broke, I'm split between just replacing it with a S2 or getting a additional z1 and f1. I could do with having inputs but its not a deal breaker.

  • @bboymac84
    @bboymac84 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yea they should have made this with a Hub!!

  • @farmski
    @farmski 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you can rout traktor scratch pro through a single channel on your mixer. Use traktor on internal mixer mode.. and use the post fader effects/eq/filters/effects etc.. use the vinyl to scratch and manipulate tunes... only how good are the faders...?

  • @Playlist17751
    @Playlist17751 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Vid! What was the track you were playing while you demoed the gater? Super Chill....
    Thanks!

  • @lairdriver
    @lairdriver 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    So in other words, if you had to - you could use this as a controller. Without the IOS devices, you would just have to select tracks manually off your laptop etc? I think I am getting stuck with one at a gig next week :/

  • @nocogarden
    @nocogarden 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    needs to have a 4 port usb hub and be four channels. like the behringer cmd

  • @RoyClaessen
    @RoyClaessen 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review, thanks!

  • @JosephJonathan
    @JosephJonathan 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Phil, I was wondering about the sound quality of this one, just to have some idea, between traktors A2 and A6 where it stands?

  • @ellicopter1
    @ellicopter1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man, it's an amazing song :)

  • @jn45672
    @jn45672 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to have a mobile that size that coudnt text, now I can dj from this :))

  • @djmanchini
    @djmanchini 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

  • @postlex
    @postlex 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How well does the Z1 work with X1 and F1 if only 2 channels? Thx!

    • @digitaldjtips
      @digitaldjtips  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It works fine :) Good little modular set-up!

  • @clopstock
    @clopstock 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the cue mix poti controlling the Z1 hardware? So is it possible to choose the Z1 as a soundcard in Ableton Live, routing cue and master and mix them to the headphones like a real mixer does?

  • @Hou5eMusic
    @Hou5eMusic 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the new iPad, could you tell me then what lead I will need to order? Thanks!

  • @djmanchini
    @djmanchini 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    a bit offtopic, what is the monitors in the video? thanks

  • @marcsw5000
    @marcsw5000 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does this work with Serato?

  • @frankdermot6927
    @frankdermot6927 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are those AIAIAI T1 headphones? If so theyre fantastic!

  • @19rayrayray90
    @19rayrayray90 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    can we use 4port usb port on it so we could use any extra usb devices ?

  •  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you use it with a laptop, it powers itself from the usb.

  • @djmanchini
    @djmanchini 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    would you suggest to choose wave 8 over these 5th s for home use - listening new tracks, recording mixes? thanks

  • @steflynnirl
    @steflynnirl 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the z1 mixer and I can't seem to change the Filter knob into an Effects knob by holding the Mode button down. Is it because I only have Traktor LE? Do you have to have Traktor Pro to change the Filter knob to an Effects one?

  • @ArrowedDragon
    @ArrowedDragon 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can one set knobs to control other stuff in that app or other music ipad apps like tabletop or djay? Will it work controlling traktor/other softwares on a mac, with a usb adaptor?

  • @BassMastr526
    @BassMastr526 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this compatible Traktor Scratch Pro 2? can i use this to scratch on my macbook?

  • @djmanchini
    @djmanchini 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    well, its a flat, room ± 17m2. i guess it means NOT BIG, right?

  • @marianeugen
    @marianeugen 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a bypass button for the crossover?

  • @brianmccloskey8575
    @brianmccloskey8575 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you record mixes using the z1?

    • @digitaldjtips
      @digitaldjtips  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Brian, you can record through Traktor Pro 2

  • @4tzstudios
    @4tzstudios 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can I get the z1 to work with my tractor scratch

  • @becaz2883
    @becaz2883 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many and witch software can Z1 be mapped? Can i use with Virtual dj for example?

    • @digitaldjtips
      @digitaldjtips  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Z1 is meant to work with Traktor Pro, but you could probably map it to VDJ if you wanted

    • @becaz2883
      @becaz2883 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeap im want it but i cant find how... Can you help!? Anyway Thanks for your feedback. Stay fine and keep it coming ;)

  • @stavrosmitrevoltsis9559
    @stavrosmitrevoltsis9559 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can i install pionner cdj 200 CD player on this and playing without software and computer?

    • @digitaldjtips
      @digitaldjtips  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Stavros, no for the Kontrol Z1 you'll need to be running DJ software (likely Traktor Pro 2)

  • @housexbookings5382
    @housexbookings5382 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my headphone cue wont work ..no output ..no signal ... no sound . I am using a laptop a pair of speakers and the Z1 ..kindly help !!

    • @digitaldjtips
      @digitaldjtips  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you messed around in Preferences at all? What does your Output Routing look like?

    • @housexbookings5382
      @housexbookings5382 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      NO didn't mess around ...output routing = mixing mode :Internal , output master : speaker L & speaker R .
      everything else on the Z1 is working smooth and perfect just the headphone is the issue !!

  • @antoniosherhas7398
    @antoniosherhas7398 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can you have music from beatport or only from itunes?

    • @digitaldjtips
      @digitaldjtips  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can have music from wherever essentially :)

  • @djdhananjay2007
    @djdhananjay2007 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    whats the price??

  • @ossshhhh
    @ossshhhh 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the first track are you playing in the ipad?

  • @ZaahidAdams
    @ZaahidAdams 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What headphones are those?

    • @digitaldjtips
      @digitaldjtips  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Zaahid Adams Can't be 100% certain, but it looks like those might be the AIAIAI TMA-1's :)

  • @geemurphy3721
    @geemurphy3721 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't get my Z1 to work with the ipad! It does nothing!

  • @dj9x641
    @dj9x641 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what is the name of the track playing in the first deck ?

    • @digitaldjtips
      @digitaldjtips  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Last Man Standing" - Cities of Foam

    • @allamajay8
      @allamajay8 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DJ 9X Thank for asking that

  • @MariusStan
    @MariusStan 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    we wisper at night because at some point in hour life some one complain because of not sleeping ! :))

  • @KRAD1469
    @KRAD1469 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! I am a beginner dj. I have a Pioneer WeGo, which I bought to help practice basic skills and mixing. Im now looking for something that will help take my mixes to the next level. Currently just considering adding a Tracktor F1 to my WeGo so that I have greater control over effects. Could anyone suggest a good all-in-one controller / mixer + controller combo? I am a student so budget is limited, but am willing to save up if considered to be completely worth it. Any suggestions are welcomed!

    • @DOLPHHHHHHH
      @DOLPHHHHHHH 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pioneer ddj sb, very good to learn and get good at djing, if you would like to step up a bit more expensive I would highly recommend the Z1 and X1, they're so portable but yet have so much control. But if you want a f1 on the side, I would say considering using/buying virtual Dj 8. It's great for learning on and it works well with f1's. F1's are mapped for traktor and also work with virtual dj "but" the wego isn't mapped to be used with traktor so I'd say you go and buy virtual Dj pro because then you can use both of your devices. Good luck with your dj'ing and I hope this helped

    • @KRAD1469
      @KRAD1469 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the tip, I ended up going with a traktor control s4 and traktor software. Loving it at the moment but still considering adding a X1 to the set up. Does anyone think this is necessary?

    • @DOLPHHHHHHH
      @DOLPHHHHHHH 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you want to control 4 decks then get an additional z1 and x1 but if you only want to control 2, then the only recommendation i could give is an f1. otherwise you're wasting your money

    • @stevebates7434
      @stevebates7434 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Konrad Brennan I'd say no personally, but with my s4 my 2 I use an additional F1 controller. And I'm loving this. Been using s4 for a year now awesome kit 👍🏻🤗

  • @ellicopter1
    @ellicopter1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi, whats the name of that song playing?

  • @DUBSAURUZ
    @DUBSAURUZ 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it work on Ipod touch? or just Iphone?

    • @DOLPHHHHHHH
      @DOLPHHHHHHH 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It certainly works on iPod, as long as you can get traktor dj on it!

  • @mdt0150
    @mdt0150 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    @djtechtools Has A Lightning 8 pin to usbmidi cable been tested on the Z1? Would like to see if it is compatible

    • @digitaldjtips
      @digitaldjtips  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure on that one, shoot them an email they'll be more than happy to help :)

  • @DjAlexiaTippell
    @DjAlexiaTippell 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    or for the price that it sells for... NI should of think in a bit more stretch way...

  • @nicsuave6819
    @nicsuave6819 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    What song did he use?

  • @lolmasn69
    @lolmasn69 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so this doesnt plug into a computer?

  • @matiasslutz
    @matiasslutz 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone know if this work as audio interface like a Focusrite/M-Audio one? For example, to use Ableton Live with its interface (I don't mind if it doesn't have the same specs as a Focusrite one, I just want to know if it will work like that) and use the monitor outputs to listen. Thanks!

  • @aritomiblog
    @aritomiblog 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    still no ligthning cable when you buy it in 2016?

    • @digitaldjtips
      @digitaldjtips  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +aritomiblog I don't believe so - didn't see anything about it here:
      www.native-instruments.com/en/products/traktor/traktor-for-ios/traktor-kontrol-z1/

    • @aritomiblog
      @aritomiblog 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks

    • @dazburnside7340
      @dazburnside7340 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it does www.native-instruments.com/en/products/traktor/dj-mixer/traktor-kontrol-z1/pricing/

    • @aritomiblog
      @aritomiblog 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for the info

  • @olliemad5
    @olliemad5 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have the same problem :(

  • @allstar930
    @allstar930 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will it work on djay or DJ Player on iOS?

    • @allstar930
      @allstar930 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Word, thanks. That's too bad. I ended up going with a new lighting Audio 2 which works with djay and DJ Player as long as you pick up the official NI psw.

    • @allstar930
      @allstar930 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      One side is output and the other is for cue. The cool thing is that there is a cue/master knob too for people like me who like to mix in headphones.

  • @djshutup5768
    @djshutup5768 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    z1 is not connected with my pc why ?

    • @digitaldjtips
      @digitaldjtips  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're best off posting on the NI forums with that question but you'll have to be a lot more specific than that for help

  • @Poniesnwaffles
    @Poniesnwaffles 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, i could use my X1 with VDJ, so i guess so

  • @cuchilla.vorpal
    @cuchilla.vorpal 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    z2 dude

  • @MrMikomi
    @MrMikomi 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bit confused by this video. It presents the Z1 as only of interest to iPhone/iPad users but the single setup example on the NI webpage shows it being used with a laptop and on that page they talk also about Traktor Pro. (www.native-instruments.com/en/products/traktor/traktor-for-ios/traktor-kontrol-z1)
    Seems to me it's basically a basic mixer combined with digital audio interface so it seems just as useful to anybody who is running Traktor on a laptop and that includes Windoze users. No? Am I missing something? Anybody?

    • @mizzkronik1
      @mizzkronik1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      MrMikomi no man thats exactly it its a software mixer basically like most people would need a bit more ya know. And of course Traktor pro 2 comes with it

  • @PARTAZENITH
    @PARTAZENITH 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey!!!!!
    SOMEONE PLEASE HELP.
    I have downloaded the Z1 with me right now and it doesn't map it self. I know there aren't any drivers to install for mac. Please help me map my mac to the Z1. Help me with the steps of which version of traktor pro to download and what to change in preferences. It will really help me alot.
    Thank you in Advance.

    • @digitaldjtips
      @digitaldjtips  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Parta Zenith We describe what you'll need/set up instructions here: www.digitaldjtips.com/2013/07/traktor-kontrol-z1-review-video/ (Look under the section titled "In Use")

  • @aliancer
    @aliancer 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    When i know this thing is using the stupid adapter, i totally give up on this and just go to S4 mk2