Native Instruments Abandoning DVS System?
Does anyone here think NI are abandoning the DVS users? Do you think they are getting away from it? So I have two technics with a traktor Z2. What direction should I go either pioneer or serato or should I wait? Can’t really afford the pioneer upper models. I can pay atleast $1000 for a good mixer.
1.) No.
2.) No.
3.) Why do you even need to change your setup?
NI are shifting Traktor into a live production/DJ hybrid program (in my opinion) but I have no doubt that DVS on Traktor will stay whatever else they do with Traktor. Stick with what you’ve got and don’t worry about it.
http://www.native-instruments.com/de/products/traktor/digital-vinyl/
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If you need a new mixer, let us know what features / characteristics you are looking for and the community will definitely help you find that mixer.
Seeing that the S8 is DVS compatible and the new Rane MP2015 got certified I really don’t see them abandoning it anytime soon. It doesn’t make much sense for CDJs since you get HID on the modern ones but there will always be a place for DVS as long as scratch DJs use it. Vinyl has been making a comeback in the past few years so if anything this makes more people have TTs and broadens the potential DVS customers.
Not sure what you are after in a new mixer but if you need a 4ch certified one at a lower price point check the Denon DN-X1600 ($999) or DN-X1700 ($1300-1400). Alternatively, you can get one of the older certified Pio mixers or score a decent deal on a used one.
I’ve been rocking a Denon Dn-x1600 for the past couple years and I can tell ya Its the piece of gear that i love the most in everything i own… Just works flawlessly ! i bought it used and its still going as strong as the first day I had it.
In the beginning i wanted a Pionneer but Just couldn’t afford them… and Traktkor certified on all 4 channels !
I always thought a 4 channel upgrade to the Z2 could be a great addition to NI lineup
I just want a Z4 so people can say “Z4 I got this mixer…”
Please don’t ban me Z4 that pun. I have other redeeming qualities!
lol at the Z4 pun
In all honesty, there isn’t enough of a market for a 4 channel version of the Z2. This is mainly due to Traktor’s compatibility with so many other 4 channel mixers lready on the market (including he industry standard DJM’s).
NI will never abandon DVS users. Don’t worry.
Mate you have a great setup, unless it’s causing you any problems just enjoy it 
I am suprised there hasnt been a z2 update yet though. Better soundcard, Duel USB ports would be on the top of the list.
I am a serato/rane62 guy but the Z2 is rock solid.