From the official press release:
Native Instruments Releases TRAKTOR DJ App Exclusively for iPad
App appeals to DJs of all levels from novices to touring professionals
Berlin, February 21, 2013 – Native Instruments today released TRAKTOR DJ – a unique, hands-on DJ app built from the ground up for iPad aimed at DJs of all levels from novices to touring professionals. Created by the same team behind the top-selling TRAKTOR brand, TRAKTOR DJ strikes a balance between instant, fun usability and advanced, professional features. TRAKTOR DJ allows users to intuitively access their music in a whole new way while also complimenting the TRAKTOR family through bi-directional content synchronization with TRAKTOR PRO software. […]
With over a decade of technological refinement through the evolution of TRAKTOR, TRAKTOR DJ’s automatic tempo detection and sync engine are now accompanied by precise downbeat analysis. This makes beat mixing completely straightforward and frees users to creatively interact with their music via the touch interface. Full iTunes music library integration of TRAKTOR DJ means DJs can easily search their library for the next track. Unique to TRAKTOR DJ, the app introduces a recommendation engine that uses advanced tempo, key, and timbre detection algorithms. TRAKTOR DJ recommends compatible tracks from your iTunes library with the same tempo and harmonic structure in real time, facilitating smooth and ear-pleasing mixes for users of all levels. Both the advanced downbeat and key detection features will also be available to TRAKTOR PRO customers with a dedicated 2.6.1 software update.
Complementing the existing range of TRAKTOR products, TRAKTOR DJ bi- directionally syncs track settings and properties with TRAKTOR PRO 2. This gives DJs an ideal workflow for planning a set while on the move. Users can also transfer all their stored work in TRAKTOR PRO directly to TRAKTOR DJ – all beat grids, cue points, loops and BPM counts seamlessly transfer between iPad and TRAKTOR PRO 2 and back via a free Dropbox account.
Additionally, because of the powerful Core Audio engine built into iOS, TRAKTOR DJ also offers ultra-low latency playback, manipulation and recording while also supporting professional class compliant hardware audio interfaces, such as the TRAKTOR AUDIO 6 and 10, something currently not possible on any other mobile platform. DJs can connect these and other devices to their iPad using the iPad Camera Connection KitTM for optimum audio quality and pre- listen and cue functionality, or to a splitter cable with dedicated cue and master controls. All of this allows TRAKTOR DJ users to easily record their mixes live on their iPad, or pump their music out to the house in the highest quality possible.
Availability and Pricing
TRAKTOR DJ officially supports iPad with Retina display, iPad mini and iPad 2, running iOS 6 and above.
Price: US $19.99 / €17.99
Buy from: App Store US / App Store EU / or from the App Store on iPad
Additional Information on TRAKTOR DJ
Suitable for Swing DJs?
I don't know yet. The app is created for DJs who are mixing and using all kind of effects. So, it will be interesting to see, if it does make sense in a Swing DJ environment.
Now that there are more and more DJ apps. Are you interested in DJ'ing with an iPad? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!
Know of any good Android DJ tools? Apps that work well on tablets especially.
Have been using TouchOSC with Traktor Stratch Pro on a Samsung Galaxy S2 and on the Galaxy Tab. Seems to work okay. Hopefully NI will make a version of traktor DJ for android users.
For me djay by Algoriddim on an iPad2 has worked really. Hooked up to the Alesis IO Dock, you get full stereo and split audio, so cue/preview of the second deck is possible (although it’s still a little quiet, even with decent headphones!)
& even better for me, the same djay app is also available for the Mac, so I can use either units and keep the same UI….
is there any DJ app for iPad that allows searching by BPM range, genre, rating etc? kind of like MediaMonkey for windows?