Traktor v2.1.2 & MK2 Vinyl Thread.

DJ Life & Community General Discussion
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I hope they get creative with it, theres some patterned serato vinyl out there thats rather sexy.

As for the MK2 timecode stuff, do you know if the update for this will nuke MK1 timecode completely? As in, if I update, my large collection of timecode is useless? That would suck ass rather a lot.

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If you have an upgrade from a pre-TSP2 era, then your MK1 timecode will continue to work.

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So your old TC’s will no longer work with the latest version\update of TSP?

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I don’t use TC often, but if I must scrap’em all (fluo, colors & regulars), it will sucks, that’s for sure.

NI, add a check box to select MKI or MKII timecode… finger cross around this sentence

time will tell

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If you’ve upgraded from an earlier version of TSP than 2.0, they will still work

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I’m confused how could the MK2 vinyl break usage of the old ones. Traktor timecode up to this point has worked with all versions of Traktor (Traktor 3, TSP, TSP 2) Are my fluorescent vinyls gonna be useless if I update to TSP 2.1.2

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Thanks Lethal, that explain the “(if timecode MK2 is included in the box)” line in the compatibility chart. sorry 'bout that.

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In your case, it won’t. You have an upgrade path from an earlier version. They will continue to work. As for why, this is why (and this is my personal opinion).

You own a license from the MK1 timecode. NI paid a chunky licensing fee to a company called N2IT for every scratch license sold.

Now you have a new timecode. Users who buy a new TSP2.0 license will get the new timecode, and the old timecode will not work. Users like you and me (upgraded from an old license) can use both versions of the timecode.

Conclusion:
We can use the old timecode because NI have paid N2IT the licensing fee to use it.
New license holders cannot use the old timecode because NI have not paid N2IT for a license to use it.

I’m trying, somewhat unsuccesfully, to explain this in a non-confusing way.

  • If you have upgraded to TSP 2 from an earlier version of TSP, then you are licensed to use the older timecode, and the timecode works
  • If you have a completely new TSP 2 license, you are not licensed to use the older timecode, and the timecode will not work
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hahaha, I got ya mate. Glad my flourescent vinyls arent destined for the bin. They were tough to get hold of!

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just got posted by NI on facebook:

i like their new video layout with parts of traktor all over the place :slight_smile:

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Its all in the serial number.

During calibration the software detects whether its MK1 or Mk2. If your software was sold with MK2 in the box it will not allow MK1 to work.
The serial number hold a lot of information.

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Ordered some new timecode yesterday and elated to hear the “weeeeeeeee” is far less audible. Drives me bananas when spinning at home.

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So “old” serials can use both versions with 2.1.2 onwards, right?

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post this after you have actually done something productive for the forums :wink:

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In your case, I agree. May your trolling bring you great joy and happiness.

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Yeah… Any Traktor Scratch product bought previous to 2.1.1 (to be exact) will always be able to use MK1 and MK2 tc.

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this is sick:

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Thanks for that Karlos… I was worried that my TSP Upgrade was going to die when I update!

Also, just to feed the rumour mill, I wonder if this was why NI gave out the free Scratch Upgrade to the S4 back in July/August - not just clearing space for the S2, but getting rid of Mk1 vinyl too…

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Touché! Bingo! Yada yada! Business as usual :wink:

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Agreed…how is it all connected to work tho? timecode/maschine/x1/mixer How can all be used at the same time aint it just timecode or controller (what mixer is this vestax?)

Also there aint anything plugged into the mixer’s in or outs???