Official info on the Kontrol Z2!

[Kid Quest]

Thanks for all the info fullenglishpint. Thanks for emarx for the info too.
Will post fader effects only be available in internal mixing mode? Will they be usable on other mixers?

[rdej47]

See if you can get any info about Maschine connectivity with the Z2 or 2.6 either through deck C or D or routed internally in Traktor. See if you can pick up any hint of better Maschine connectivity with 2.6.

Nothing in 2.6. Apparently the issues lie in maschine not traktor, and maschine 2.0 may bring something. Nothing confirmed.

Try to clear up all the confusion with timecode, regular vinyl and when you using hardware EQ's or software EQ's.

How close are the hardware EQ's to the software EQ's? Are they in fact emulators of the software EQ's? Will we be able to select the different EQ's offered in software and use them with the hardware EQ's?

When using traktor with USB, the decks ONLY work in controller mode. The on board DSP doesn't do anything. If you use external inputs, the DSP is an exact copy of the traktor EQ. However, they are adding new EQ modes, including a full kill DJM-900 iso mode emulation:

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Can we control C/D EQ's with the mixer in anyway via hardware?

Yes. Shift + each deck's sync button selects deck C or D respectively.

Does the mic run on a dedicated channel in both external and internal mode? I want to know if I have to switch one channel to thru when in internal mode.

Dedicated channel, no need to use a deck. Mic EQs on the mixer as well.

Confirm that the macro effects will be available to any non NI midi controller.

Yes.

The middle faceplate isn't removable, and no one knows what will be available to replace the sides.

Hey fullenglishpint, you said we can control decks c/d eqs with a shift function, does allow faders as well. Also how will that work when switching back to deck a/b eqs? Will they jump in their position?

[guyfromcrowd]

Will you be able to map your own macro effects or are you stuck with the preset Traktor ones?

[fullenglishpint]

I don't know much about the deck switching, I believe the functionality is still being finalised. Pre/post fader can be selected per FX unit. You can't make your own macro FX yet, but it's something they're looking into.

[The Pancaker]

I know i'm kinda late on the questions, but I'd like to know if they're adding some kind of white noise effect to 2.6.

[DJSigma]

Is there any kind of curve control for the line faders?

How will the mini Innofaders be pre-configured?

[smiTTTen]

Thanks to those who submitted fader-related questions last night. The article has been drafted and should be out in the not too distant future. If you have further questions once the article is published, please post them in the Disqus comments and we'll get them answered.

Cheers,

SmiTTTen

[Rukks]

Now's the time to f*** the warranty on your s4 and get that innofader in there

Was gonna send mine in last month cuz the knobs are about to bust off but now I will send it in for sure....I got warranty until February. The guys in North America make it tough to get a replacement though, if they don't give me one then I'll be going to serato.

[botstein]

Since it comes with Traktor Scratch Pro 2 and the control vinyl, would you guys consider this to be a good way to get into DVS if one does not own his own DJ mixer or DVS system?

[rdej47]

Since it comes with Traktor Scratch Pro 2 and the control vinyl, would you guys consider this to be a good way to get into DVS if one does not own his own DJ mixer or DVS system?

Does a bear shit in the woods?? Hell yeah this is a good deal to get into DVS. Especially compared to Seratos offerings, minimum $1500