Dubspot Instructor and DJ product specialist for Native Instruments Mike Henderson aka DJ Endo explains and demonstrates how to synchronize NI’s Traktor and Maschine in this new video tutorial, and the detailed accompanying article which you can read in its entire below. Artist currently using Endo’s Traktor & Maschine setup/mapping includes Carl Cox, Nic Fancuilli, and David Morales. While other major artists and performers such as Richie Hawtin, Dubfire, and Chris Liebing also incorporate Maschine and Traktor in their live setup as a plugin. Endo shows you an easily setup Maschine and Traktor and have both programs run in perfect sync on one computer using one audio interface! _________________________________________________________________________________________

Native Instruments Maschine is revolutionizing the way we make and perform music. With its super intuitive Hardware & Software, lightening fast workflow and 8GB sound library, you can literally make a whole idea for a track in minutes!

While it was originally made with the Studio in mind, Maschine has become a staple piece of gear for a lot of live acts and now for DJs! With a recent Traktor update, Traktor introduced Virtual MIDI (for Mac only), which allows you to Syncronize Traktor to anything that receives MIDI clock (such as Maschine, Ableton Live, Roland 303 etc) without using any MIDI Cables. If you’re a PC user you can download MIDI Yoke, which essentially does the same thing as Traktor’s Virtual MIDI. This will allow you to create beats and trigger samples over whatever tracks you’re spinning in perfect sync using a single soundcard for both programs!

In my previous Maschine videos I showed how to use Maschine as a MIDI controller for Traktor Pro and gave out my 4 deck MIDI mapping which you can download by going to DJEndo.com/traktor_setting.

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Every DJ who I have set up with this mapping has never turned back. Carl Cox and Nic Fanciulli have been using my Maschine Mapping for a couple years now. Nic is even known to sometimes use two Maschine controllers on stage [Video]

Both Carl Cox and Nic Fanciulli love Maschine so much that they each got theirs customized!

David Morales just started using my Maschine Mapping a few months ago and claims that he doesn’t ever want to go back to the old way of mixing ever again. This is coming from someone who would literally ban me from his house if I ever mentioned the sync button, so that was a shock to me!

Carl Cox had something happen to his settings (I think it was a drunk girl who hit a knob while the “learn” button was on), so he took a break from Maschine for a while and used the X1’s. After I fixed his Maschine settings at his officina at Space Ibiza, Carl looked at me and said “I’M BACK!!” and then destroyed the room!

Here is a video of Carl Cox using Maschine at Monster Massive LA.

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Dubfire is another DJ that I set up with Traktor and Maschine, except he is using Maschine as a plug in inside of Ableton (for separate volume control and FX over each drum bank). Also Richie Hawtin and Chris Liebing are all currently using Maschine and Traktor on two computers, both using Ableton as a host for Maschine on their slave computers. Both use the Allen & Heath Xone 92 Mixer for the extra channels, and for Send and Return FX.

Here is a video I took of Richie Hawtin tag teaming with Dubfire at Womb adventure in Japan. Dubfire was using 2 computers. One computer was running Traktor (4 decks) with 2 Kontrol X1’s and a Roland Foot Pedal, and the other computer was running Ableton Live with Maschine as a plug in. Richie was using 2 computers as well. One was running Traktor (4 decks) controlled by 2 Xone 2D’s, and the other computer was running Ableton Live and Maschine. Both setups were plugged into an Ethernet Hub which was where all the MIDI was sent from Richie Hawtins computer to Dubfire’s computer.

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Here is a video of Chris Liebing using Traktor and Maschine at Nature One Festival in Germany. You can see he is using the step sequencer to sequence drum rolls, and the swing knob to stir things up.

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While this is amazing what these artists are doing, not everyone has the money for two computers, or two Maschine Controllers, and doesn’t have the space in their suitcases for all of that gear. I have figured out a way to use both Traktor and Maschine on the same computer, and same soundcard without having to even use a MIDI cable.

Syncing Traktor and Maschine might take you a few minutes of setting it up and adjusting the metronome offset (click to click!), but once you have the two programs sync’d to one another, those settings will be saved for each time you load Maschine and Traktor.

Here is how it is done:

Open Traktor first

In Traktor open your preferences (the Gear Icon in the upper right hand side of the screen)

Go to the MIDI Clock section of the Preferences and turn on the option for “Send MIDI Clock.” I always keep the MIDI Clock sending offset at zero ms.

Make sure your soundcard is set to “Audio 8 DJ” or whatever soundcard you’re using.

Make sure your “Output Routing” is set correctly in the Traktor Preferences. If your using a DJ Mixer (not the internal Traktor Mixer), choose External. I typically have Traktor routed through the Audio 8 DJ to channels 1&2 (Deck A), 3&4 (Deck B), 5&6 (Deck C), and 7&8 (Deck D). I will also use outputs 7&8 as the outputs in Maschine and share Maschine with Deck D’s channel.

Next thing your going to want to do is go to the Layout Manager tab and make sure your Global section is showing, so you can see the Master Clock and Effects at the top.

Now we’re going to make a new MIDI device in the controller editor so that Traktor can send MIDI clock to Maschine.

1) Go to Preferences / Controller Manager

2) Under the “Device” dropdown menu click on “Add” and then select “Generic MIDI”. This will add a new MIDI device, which in this case is simply a port to send MIDI clock.

3) Rename this device by clicking on “Edit” under the Device dropdown menu, and name this device “CLOCK”

4) Next to the device called “CLOCK” you are going to set the “Out-Port” to “Traktor Virtual MIDI” by clicking on the drop down menu under “Out-Port” and selecting “Traktor Virtual MIDI.” Also set the In-Port to “None” to prevent any MIDI loops.

5) Now you are going to make sure no other device is sending MIDI clock through this port. You will do this by selecting each device in the “Device” menu and setting the Out Port to whatever the controller’s port is (example – Allen & Heath Xone 2D). You want to make sure that *no* Out Port is set to “All Ports”

6) For the clock device, make sure the Device Target is set to Focus.

The next thing we’re going to do is set Maschine to receive MIDI clock from Traktor. We can do this by doing the following:

1) Open Maschine and go to the Preferences window, and click on “File” – Audio MIDI Settings.

2) Click on the “MIDI” Tab

3) Where it says “Traktor Virtual Output” change the status to “On”

5) Now choose your soundcard in Maschine by going to the Audio Tab (above) and choosing “Audio 8 DJ” or whatever Audio Interface your using.

6) Select your Audio Routing for Maschine by going to the Routing Tab and choosing what Outputs you want to send Maschine out of. I like to pick output 7&8 (Deck D) on my Audio 8 DJ, so I can use the 4^th channel on my DJ Mixer either for Deck D in Traktor or Maschine, or BOTH!

Now that we’ve created a virtual device to send MIDI clock in Traktor, and set up Maschine as a Slave to Traktor, now we’re going to start sending MIDI Clock from Traktor into Maschine. Here’s how to do it.

1) At the top of the Traktor screen click on the Metronome Icon next to the effects panel. This will show the Master Clock panel of Traktor.

2) Click on the Play | Pause button in the Master Clock Panel. This will send MIDI clock out of Traktor. I like to have the Master Clock Mode be in “Auto” Mode (which means whatever deck has been playing the longest is the Master Deck), but if you are just using controllers you might want to use “Internal” Master Clock Mode.

3) Press the Sync button in Traktor’s MIDI Clock panel. This will tell Maschine where the ‘one’ is in the track (the first beat in a measure) and will start playback in Maschine. If you switch Maschine to Step Sequencer mode, you should see the pads start flash to the beat across the 16 pads and the play button should be lit up.

Now that we have MIDI clock sending from Traktor to Maschine, now we have to make sure the two programs are in SYNC with each other by adjusting Maschine’s Sync Offset Delay, and using the metronome from both programs to Match each other. Here is how we do this:

1) In Traktor’s Master Clock panel, turn on the Tick button. Also turn on the Cue button for Deck A. This will make it so you can hear a metronome (click) sound representing Traktor’s master clock.

2) With the Play button enabled in Traktor’s Master Clock panel, Click on the SYNC button in Traktor’s Master Clock to make sure its sending MIDI clock.

3) On the Maschine Hardware, turn on the Metronome by holding the Shift Button and pushing play. Now you should have an Audible Metronome (Tick) playing in both programs.

4) The next thing you are going to do is adjust the “Sync Offset Slave” in Maschine, so that the metronomes in both programs are playing perfectly in Sync. To do this, go to the Maschine Preferences – General Tab. Where says “Sync Offset Slave” in the General Tab, click on the up and down for Sync Offset Slave and now here comes the tricky part (or simple if you know how to beatmatch).

5) To match the Metronome’s, Drag the Sync Offset Slave meter up and down until the Metronome’s are playing in time. Take your time and make sure they are perfectly together. You might even want to experiment with using a kick from Maschine with a track in Traktor to make sure you have the clocks tuned up nice and tight. I had to adjust my Sync Offset Slave to about -32 ms, but that value is probably different on different computers.

Once Traktor and Maschine are in Sync, we’re ready to rock!

On the Maschine Hardware switch to Step Mode by clicking on Step.

Now play a track in Traktor.  As soon as the song gets to the “1” (the first beat in a measure)(ex 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3,4) Hit the sync button on Traktor’s Master clock. You should see the step seqeuncer playing, starting at the bottom pads and working its way up.

Now the 2 programs are in sync and its time to start loading up those drums and drumming to the rhythm of your DJ set!

Now we can create and edit Grooves and Performances Live that we can even save for later use, or even delete and start fresh the next night.

One thing a lot of people might not know about the Maschine hardware is that you can actually toggle between using Maschine in MIDI mode (using it as a controller for Traktor), and using it to control the Maschine software (for making beats) at the same time, and go back and forth all night long.

*You can toggle back and forth between controlling Traktor and Maschine by pressing “Shift – Control”” on  the Maschine controller.

Time to take it to the next level!

In this brand new tutorial, Native Instruments product specialist, producer and DJ Matt Cellitti returns to answer a frequently asked question: How to incorporate Maschine audio loops and samples into a Traktor DJ set. Cellitti explains and demonstrates how you can create Maschine drum patterns and loops and add them to your Traktor Pro 2 set by syncing the tempos and dragging and dropping Maschine patterns into Traktor’s sample decks. This technique is the easiest way add customized audio loops, samples, sounds and additional ingredients to create live remixes on the fly. The setup does not require any advanced MIDI syncing; you can get this done by simply cueing up the tempo of Maschine to match Traktor and then dragging the patterns in!

Digital DJing Program w/ Traktor Pro 2

Online classes start the week of July 3rd and NYC on the week of September 12th!

• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Level 1: Introduction to DJing
• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Level 2: Phrase Mixing
• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Level 3: Beyond The Beatmatch

Starting with a historical overview, students will learn the fundamental concepts of the DJ via Traktor’s intuitive interface. They will then begin to delve into the vast array of new possibilities offered by this groundbreaking software, recording their work along the way. Students will leave with finished DJ mixes, a thorough introduction to DJing with Traktor, and a skill set and knowledge base perfect for further development.

NYC

• Dubspot’s complete Digital DJing course load
• 21 hours of hands-on instruction
• Additional instructor-supervised lab hours

ONLINE

• Dubspot’s complete Digital DJing course load
• 30-40 hours of high quality videos
• 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
• Direct video & audio feedback from instructors

Upcoming Weekend Workshop: Native Instruments Maschine

August 27th & 28th  – Sat & Sun – 7:00pm – 10:00pm
6 hours of instruction (2 sessions in 2 days)

This production/performance tool allows us to bang out sound patterns on intelligent physical pads while far exceeding the display and processing limitations of conventional hardware. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts as Maschine gives us a truly symbiotic relationship between hardware and software.

This series of  workshops will examine both halves and work out the strengths of each. Students will build kits using the library, explore optimal techniques for drum recording, sequence effects with hands-on automation, and edit and slice loops for instant playback on pads, all while streamlining your workflow… Workshop starts March 20th!

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Ableton Live Tutorial: Drum Rack + Impulse = DrumPulse

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Ableton Live Tutorial: How To Use Clip Envelopes w/ Thavius Beck

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Ableton Live Tips #1: Professor Nalepa – Add Life to Your Pads

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Traktor Pro 2. DJs Qbert & Rafik: Shiftee’s Breakfast of Champions Breakdown

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How to Sync Traktor Pro 2 + Ableton Live – Pt 2: Routing Audio w/ DJ Endo

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Mary Anne Hobbs @ Dubspot :: ‘Wireless’ Interview w/ Badawi

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Soul Clap @ Dubspot Video Recap + Session File: Ableton Live & Midi Sync Collaborative Workshop

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Marley Marl @ Dubspot // Hip-Hop Legend Learns Ableton Live & APC40

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Mixing & Mastering Video Tutorial Pt 1: How To Use A Limiter – Ozone & Ableton

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Mixing & Mastering Video Tutorial Pt 2: Mid-Side EQ Technique

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Logic Pro Tutorial :: Playing Melodies w/ Vocal Samples :: Dubspot

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Native Instruments Absynth Tutorial: Sound Design w/ Aetherizer

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What is Dubspot? | DJ & Music Production School | NYC & Online

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In this video Native Instruments product specialist Matt Cellitti, explains and demonstrates how to use Maschine to control Ableton Live and simultaneously as a plugin inside the software. Together Maschine and Ableton are a powerful combination for production and performance. Cellitti starts by showing us how to load the Ableton Live template that can be accessed via Maschine’s hardware or Native Instruments bundled Controller Editor software. He then goes into detail of how Maschine can be used to trigger clips, scenes and FX as well as control other parameters such as individual track volume. After this, he explains how to switch Maschine to a standard MIDI controller within Ableton to program and perform new drum parts and synth lines, all without stopping the music in Ableton Live.

For more start dates and information about payment plans, please call 212.242.2100 or 1.877.DUBSPOT (1.877.382.7768) or send us a message.

Ableton Live Producer Certificate Program

All six levels / 48 sessions

Online Classes Starts Next Monday, June 6th

Courses:

• Ableton Live Level 1: Shake Hands with Live
• Ableton Live Level 2: Completing Your First Track
• Ableton Live Level 3: Production Essentials
• Ableton Live Level 4: Sound Design & Instrumentation
• Ableton Live Level 5: Advanced Composition & Production
• Ableton Live Level 6: Taking Your EP Global

This program is about learning Ableton Live by going through the entire process of being an artist, from developing your sound through a series of sketches while getting familiar with the application to creating a fully-fleshed out four song EP. You will create a remix and submit it to an active remix contest, score a commercial, and learn valuable insider tips and techniques.

Includes:

• Ableton Live Core & Advanced: 6 levels
• 132 hours of in-class instruction
• Additional instructor-supervised lab hours
• Dubspot’s complete Ableton course load

Program Goal:
After completing this program, you will leave with a multi-track EP, a remix entered in an active remix contest, a scored commercial to widen your scope, and the Dubspot Producer’s Certificate in Ableton Live.

Weekend Workshops: Native Instruments Maschine Pt. 1

2 Day Immersive Workshop

Saturday and Sunday, June 25th and 26th – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Just when we thought that hardware was out and everything could be done on a laptop, Native Instruments brings us the best of both worlds with Maschine.

This production/performance tool allows us to bang out sound patterns on intelligent physical pads while far exceeding the display and processing limitations of conventional hardware. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts as Maschine gives us a truly symbiotic relationship between hardware and software.

This series of  workshops will examine both halves and work out the strengths of each. Students will build kits using the library, explore optimal techniques for drum recording, sequence effects with hands-on automation, and edit and slice loops for instant playback on pads, all while streamlining your workflow.

What You’ll Learn:

• Overview and navigation: hardware and software
• Loading kits and playing patterns
• Loading samples and building kits
• Creating patterns in step mode
• Real time recording and editing
• Pattern variations and creating a track with scenes
• Note repeat, keyboard mode and velocity programming
• Shaping sounds with sampler controls
• Recording automation

Stay tuned for info on our upcoming 3-level program with NI’s Maschine, which merges performance and production.

Maschine for Producers and Performers

Three levels / 24 Sessions / 66 hours of hands-on instructions + labs

Coming this Summer!

Maschine for Producers and Performance
Native Instruments’s Maschine redefines the intersection of hardware and software, performance and production. It allows you to not only bring your tools to the stage but is actually a tool you want in the studio to begin with. With Dubspot’s upcoming Maschine for Performers and Producers program, you will go from shaking hands with this cutting-edge device to making full tracks and live improvisations within three courses. The future of performance and production is here, and there is no time for the future like today.

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You’ve seen the teaser videos, you’ve heard the rumors, you’ve read the debates, and now all the secrets have been revealed! To celebrate Traktor’s 10-year anniversary, Native Instruments has just unleashed the next Generation of Traktor Products, and the next generation of the leading digital vinyl system in the world, Traktor Scratch Pro 2! In this exclusive Dubspot instructional video, Native Instruments product specialist and Dubspot Instructor DJ Endo takes you through some of the incredible new features in Traktor Pro 2 – from the new waveform technology called “TruWave” which gives you detailed, customizable, high-resolution, waveforms, and deeper insight into the spectral qualities of the music you’re playing, and the new Scope View options which gives you a see a visual picture of the timecode signal coming from your turntable or CDJ, to the updated syncing ability when using timecode.

DJ Endo and DJ Shiftee are the curriculum designers of Dubspot’s Digital Djing with Traktor program, which you can find more details about below. You can listen to his mixes on SoundCloud, follow him on Twitter, & find him on Facebook.

Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Program

Three levels / 12 sessions / 21 hours of hands-on instruction + labs

Courses:

• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 1: Introduction to DJing
• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 2: Phrase Mixing
• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 3: Beyond The Beatmatch

To reflect this renaissance, Dubspot has created the Digital DJing with Traktor program. In both our physical and online schools, students will learn how to DJ entirely with Traktor’s cutting-edge technology. An emphasis will be placed on the concepts of DJing rather than simply learning how to use the software. Starting with a historical overview, students will learn the fundamental concepts of the DJ via Traktor’s intuitive interface. They will then begin to delve into the vast array of new possibilities offered by this groundbreaking software, recording their work along the way. Students will leave with finished DJ mixes, a thorough introduction to DJing with Traktor, and a skill set and knowledge base perfect for further development.

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Dubspot Instructor and Ableton Certified Trainer Mike Hatsis shows you how to route audio from Ableton Live into Native Instruments Maschine in the first part of this two-part video tutorial focusing on the synchronization and creative possibilities of using Live and Maschine. Routing audio from Live provides a great opportunity for editing and fine-tuning audio loops and samples, and you can also warp and sync samples. In part one, Hatsis explains and demonstrates how you send audio from  Live into Maschine while Maschine as a plugin inside of Live. Stay tuned for part two, in which Hatsis delves further into the editing and slicing options inside of Maschine.

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Ableton Live Producer Certificate Program

All six levels / 48 sessions / 132 hours of hands-on instruction + labs

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Native Instruments Maschine Pt. 1

6 hours of instruction (2 sessions in 2 days)

This production/performance tool allows us to bang out sound patterns on intelligent physical pads while far exceeding the display and processing limitations of conventional hardware. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts as Maschine gives us a truly symbiotic relationship between hardware and software.

This series of  workshops will examine both halves and work out the strengths of each. Students will build kits using the library, explore optimal techniques for drum recording, sequence effects with hands-on automation, and edit and slice loops for instant playback on pads, all while streamlining your workflow… Workshop starts March 20th!

Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 1 – Introduction to DJing

Survey a brief history of DJing, become comfortable with the basic features of Traktor, and create and record your first 2 song DJ mix.

Learn:

• A quick overview of the technology of DJing and its development from turntables until today.
• Basic navigation, customization, and use of the Traktor interface.
• How to import tracks and build your music collection in the Traktor library.
• Playing songs and internal mixer use.
• How to count beats.
• “Dropping on the 1″
• “Traditional” beatmatching with Traktor’s pitch fader and nudge features.
• “Beat-gridding”
• How to use the “phase meter” and “sync” features of Traktor.
• Recording via Traktor’s built-in mechanism.
• How to perform and record a basic mix/blend of two songs.

Final Assignment: Perform, record, and upload your first live 2 song mix.

Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 2 – Phrase Mixing

Develop your understanding of song structure in relation to Traktor’s cue point and loop features to craft seamless mixes that are not just in sync, but in phrase.

Learn:

• How to count bars.
• Common song structure in various genres.
• Phrase mixing and the conversation between two songs.
• Cue-point use, including “load cue-points.”
• Looping.
• How to create customized keyboard and MIDI mappings.

Final Assignment: Perform, record, and upload a 4 song “phrase mix” that incorporates cue-points, loops, and at least one customized keyboard/midi assignment.

Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 3 – Beyond The Beatmatch

Develop an arsenal of distinct mixing techniques via EQing, basic effects, and other techniques.

Learn:

• Basic guidelines to EQing
• Extended layering.
• An introduction to different effects, such as filters, delays, and reverbs.
• Specific techniques to transition between different tempos and genres (e.g. “the drop cut,” “freeze delay,” and more).
• A variety of intermediate “effects chains.”
• How to create “macro” keyboard and MIDI mappings.

Final Assignment: Perform, record, and upload a 15-minute phrase mix that includes the use of EQing, effects, and at least one macro.

Check out our latest DJ video tutorials, in which DJ Endo and DJ Shiftee offer helpful tips and tricks.

Traktor Kontrol S4 Video Tutorial Tutorial Parts 1 – 3

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Novation Dicer & Traktor Video: Cue Points, Loops, & Effects

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Learn How To DJ with DJ Shiftee: Mixing: Pushing & Pulling

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Dubspot DJ Extensive Program starts tomorrow, December 15th! Our DJ program has six levels of unique courses designed to help students learn, discover and improve DJing skills, from the essential Rookie Sessions, in which students learn basic techniques and familiarize themselves with DJ equipment and Core and Advanced Levels, where they learn a broad range of concepts from analyzing and presenting music to the business the of modern day DJ. In our latest video compilation series, we are focusing on our DJ video tutorials and performance routines. In our own tutorials, we cover the latest controllers and software, from Native Instruments Traktor Scratch Pro S4 and X1 Controllers to Serato Scratch Live and Novation Dicer.  We’ve included a recent stunning performance footage from Native Instruments, in which dynamic drum & bass duo Faust & Shortee perform a scratch and controllerism routine using Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1’s intuitive control over track browsing, looping, cue points and effects in Serato Scratch Live. Native Instruments product specialist and Dubspot Instructor DJ Endo offered an up-close at Traktor Kontrol S4, the world’s first software and hardware DJ system in our three-part video tutorial series.

Faust & Shortee on SSL with the Traktor Kontrol X1 controller from Native Instruments

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Traktor Kontrol S4 Video Tutorial Tutorial Parts 1 – 3

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Novation Dicer & Traktor Video: Cue Points, Loops, & Effects

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Learn How To DJ with DJ Shiftee: Mixing: Pushing & Pulling

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Contents

1. Dubspot Website Re-imagined
2. Register Now for Dubspot Online Courses!
3. Revamped Electronic Music Production Curriculum
4. Free Video Tutorials Every Week

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Dubspot Website Re-imagined

Dubspot.com has been redesigned and re-imagined to provide an intuitive, user-friendly experience, featuring an in-depth overview of the educational opportunities offered, plus videos discussing the school, students, community and more. Easily browse courses, programs and workshops by type or software.

Check out dubspot.com

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Register Now for Dubspot Online Courses!

Online School Course Features:

* High-quality instructional videos as well as audio & text documentation
* Personal feedback on your music and progress weekly from your instructor and peers
* Bi-weekly chats with the instructor and class
* Access to your course materials for an entire year
* Membership in a world-class community of artists
* Additional opportunities to share your work and network

Ableton Live – Dec 6, 2010 or Jan 17, 2011
Reason & Record – Jan 17, 2011
Logic Pro – Jan 17, 2011
Sound Design & Synthesis – Jan 24, 2011
Essential Music Foundations – Jan 24, 2011
Mixing & Mastering – Jan 31, 2011

Register and learn more about online courses…

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Revamped Electronic Music Production Curriculum

Students will build their portfolios with real world experience:

* Students will build their portfolios with real world experience
* By the program’s end, students will have a finished 4 track album
* A remix entered in an active remix contest
* A TV commercial scored with original musical material for your professional reel
* Insider tips about the ever-evolving music industry
* Advice on how to successfully promote yourself and your new EP

Our talented artist instructors will closely mentor you through the entire process of developing a musical idea into a complete body of work. This hands-on, project based approach and workshop environment encourages group interaction and cultivates constructive discussions about the artistic process. After completing a series of musical sketches in Level 1, students develop this material into fully completed tracks during Levels 2-6. By the program’s end, students will have a finished 4 track album to share with the world.

More about Music Production…

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Free Video Tutorials Every Week

Remaining true to our philosophy of staying at the forefront of music technology and culture, Dubspot continues to release new videos every week. On our blog and on our YouTube channel you will find video tutorials on hybrid performance platforms, production techniques, and advanced application of digital audio workstations, along with product, artist, music, and event reviews.

You will also get the latest scoop on the most innovative tools in both software and hardware, and hear about the artists who are taking the scene to new horizons. Check out Dubspot Radio and on our SoundCloud page, our podcast series where we invite artists to perform and talk about their methods of creative expression.

Featured Videos Include:

Syncing Ableton Live & Traktor // Native Instruments’ Traktor S4 // Dicer for Traktor // Dubstep Wobble Bass Pt 2 // Warping for Remixing // Ableton Follow Actions // Gilles Peterson Interview

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To mark the release, NI just unleash a series of tutorials introducing, explaining, and offering tips for S4 – from how to install and activate the Traktor S4 software and connecting the sound output correctly to an overview on browsing and loading tracks into the S4’s track decks and beat matching and mixing.

Traktor Kontrol S4 Part 1/4: Getting Started

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Traktor Kontrol S4 2/4: Playing Your First Track

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Traktor Kontrol S4 3/4: Mixing In A Second Track

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Check out Dubspot instructor and 2x DMC champ DJ Shiftee previewing the S4 in August and performing special routines using the Sample Decks and Loop Recorder, and outlines his 5 favorite features!

The Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ System in Action

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“Shiftee’s Fav 5 New Features”

1.  Sample Decks.
Holy moly these are a lot of fun!  One-shots, synced looping options, cue-point style triggering, group filters & volume control, individual sample filters and volume controls, the list goes on and on!  You can even scratch the samples with the jog wheels!  I also love that each sample deck has its own mixer channel, so you can EQ and cut up your sample/loop compositions.  Did I mention the loops stay in sync with your tracks regardless of tempo!?!?  I can’t wait to incorporate samples of me making sandwiches into my DJ sets.

2.  Loop Recorder.
This takes me back to my loop station days.  Build your own loop combinations and live remixes using this feature.  The Dry/Wet feature is particularly dope: make a remix and go back and forth with the original.  It also has a slick undo/redo feature where you can remove and add your latest loop layer.  Fun Idea: Use the sample players in conjunction with the loop recorder to bang out your own drum patterns for your remixes.  Extra Fun Idea: Rap over your new beats with transpose effect pitched down to sound like a G.

3.  New Sync.
Traktor Pro S4 has a new sync ability, namely you can now load into a synced deck.  In other words, SYNC now is independent of phase.  You can scratch and drop in the normal way knowing your tracks are matched with tempo.  For the deckless DJs out there, have no fear.  There’s still a synchronous start, meaning if you hit play from a stopped deck it will play in phase.  Also, phase syncing is still an option.  If you still have your socks on, I don’t know what to tell you.  If you don’t own socks, I recommend argyle.

4.  New GUI
Traktor Pro S4 has a new GUI that looks like Xzibit and the Pimp My Ride crew teamed up with Tyra Banks and America’s Next Top Model to give Traktor a full body makeover.  Inner and outer beauty in full effect, while still maintaining its original essence.  Slick new color choices and lots of nice subtlety involving menus and buttons.

5.  Built-In Filters
The Kontrol S4 has built-in channel filters that must have been made by Outkast because they sound oh “so fresh and so clean clean.”  The filters are direct, in other words, you can feel the end points of the knobs.  2 thumbs up, 1 big toe up (one of my big toes is currently injured, so I can’t raise it, otherwise we’d have a 2 thumb + 2 big toe up scenario).

I personally can’t wait for this bad boy/girl to have real deal turntable compatibility.  In the meantime, sandwich samples, here I come.”