![]() What new features could we see in 9.2 or Push? Ableton could perhaps take inspiration from Maschine’s 2.2 update and add one button chords and an arppeggiator to Push. ![]() The team has continued to release incremental software updates to refine Push and Live but there hasn’t been any major features added since 9.1. The Ableton team has been pretty quiet since the release of Live 9.1. Also, Serato recently announced new Expansion bundles, so it’s possible that they could include an expansion with the purchase of a Pioneer DDJ-SP2. Since this controller is basically replica of the pad and FX section of the SX/SR, you can expect RGB pads and Flip controls. The DDJ-SP1 ( check out DJTT full review) recently saw a price drop, which could be a signal that it will see a refresh as well. Based on the updates that were made with SX2, it’s a safe bet that the SR2 will include RGB pads, “Flip” controls, and hopefully some LED feedback (non existent on the current model) from the jogwheels. The DDJ-SR and SP1 haven’t had any updates since their release. Improved LED feedback with the jog wheels.Last August, Pioneer released the DDJ-SX2, which included features that were previously only available on the flagship DDJ-SZ controller: Hopefully we’ll get a first peak at NAMM! Pioneer DDJ-SR2 + Pioneer DDJ-SP2 Mockup of a DDJ-SP2 by Serato user Mr. While the Bridge hasn’t seen any updates since it’s original release, the Serato team recently announced in an interview with DJ City that they have been taking feedback and that an update to the Bridge would be released in 2015. It had a tough learning curve and many DJs were disappointed that you couldn’t scratch Ableton clips from within Serato. This made it easy for DJs to fix any mistakes with their mix inside Ableton.īridge had a lot of potential, but ultimately it never seemed to catch on. DJs could then open their mix as an Ableton Project File and see their entire mix, including track info and automation, from start to finish. DJs could launch MIDI/audio clips in time from Ableton alongside track decks and they could control their Ableton FX, all from inside the Serato window.Īnother feature, Mixtape, allowed Scratch Live DJs to record a mix and export all the track info, fader, and EQ automation to Ableton. The software allowed Serato Scratch Live users to open their Ableton Sessions inside of SL. The Bridge was a collaboration between Serato and Ableton originally announced way back at NAMM 2010 ( Check out DJTT review of the Bridge). A few things DJs have been looking for is video support, easier controller mapping, and Maschine integration – maybe these features will make their way into Traktor Pro 3? Previous major new versions usually consisted of a new/refined GUI and a few major features (sample/remix decks, coloured waveforms, and new FX). Many S8 owners have noted that it seems like the hardware has a lot of room for growth, and might actually be meant to be used with an upcoming software update. 2011), so Traktor Pro 3 would make sense now. Traktor Pro 3: Native Instruments has historically released major software updates every 2-3 years ( Traktor Pro 2 was released Feb.The real challenge will be adding a screen without drastically increasing the controller size. A Kontrol F1 MK2 would really benefit from some sort of screen on the controller so that DJ’s can see what samples are loaded into the remix cells. A Kontrol F1 MK2: Unlike the Kontrol X1, the Kontrol F1 hasn’t had any updates since it’s original release. ![]() The Kontrol Z2 was just on sale last December which could mean they’re trying to clear inventory for a Kontrol Z2 MK2 or Kontrol Z4 announcement. Ever since the release of the Kontrol Z2, people have been speculating and mocking up their own 4 channel dreams of the Z2. ![]()
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