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Traktor Scratch 1.2 adds enhanced tracking, more

Native Instruments today unveiled Traktor Scratch 1.2, a free software update to its professional digital DJ system, adding a number of features, as well as improved performance. Traktor Scratch uses digital turntables and CD-based DJ systems to alter digital music tracks. The new version also features tighter integration with iTunes, and enhanced time code tracking. New users can purchase Traktor Scratch for $700.

The update enables a manual loop function, which allows users to create loops in tracks without the use of beat grids. Traktor Scratch’s effects section is greatly enhanced, offering a wide range of improvements from Traktor 3. Version 1.2 also includes an enhanced time code meter, and many detail optimizations and fixes.

Traktor Scratch was primarily created to compete with the outrageously popular Rane SERATO Scratch Live. Traktor Scratch comes with the Audio 8 DJ audio interface vs. Serato different choices of Audio interfaces. Both ship with cables and dual, time-coded CDs and 12 inch vinyl. The software for Traktor Scratch is a stripped-down version of the all-powerful Native Instruments Traktor 3. Read a review of Traktor Scratch here! Traktor Scratch is endorsed by Ali Shaeed Muhammad; GrandMaster Flash; DJ Dirty Harry & DJ DubFire.