Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol F1 Controller

Discover the ultimate DJ hardware with the Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL F1, specifically designed for seamlessly controlling the powerful Remix Decks in TRAKTOR PRO. This innovative controller allows you to launch clips in an intuitive, DJ-centric manner, enabling you to navigate through up to 64 tracks, loops, and one-shot samples on each deck. Elevate your DJ experience and blur the lines between traditional DJing and live performance.

Get Started Instantly

With the TRAKTOR KONTROL F1, you can dive into mixing right away. The controller comes pre-loaded with approximately 4 GB of premium sound, featuring Remix Sets that you can start using immediately. Feel free to import your own samples or capture sounds live using the stylish multi-colour pads and ergonomic faders. Whether you’re using timecode vinyl or not, you can enhance any TRAKTOR setup and transform your DJ set into a dynamic live performance.

Effortless Workflow Rooted in DJ Culture

The TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 is designed with DJs in mind, allowing you to load Remix Sets made up of individual loops and sounds just like regular tracks within the powerful TRAKTOR PRO 4 software. Easily integrate your drum loops, bass lines, vocals, and lead sounds into your performances. The controller features four volume faders and four dedicated filter knobs, giving you complete sonic control over the Remix Deck slots. Add flair to your set by routing individual slots through TRAKTOR’s FX units.

Innovative Features for Creative Mixing

Experience live production like never before with Native Scratch timecode control, enabling you to scratch and mix seamlessly between decks. The TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 enhances your DJ workflow by providing advanced visual feedback — assign specific colours to samples on the hardware, and watch as the software mirrors your choices in real-time. Its slim design allows for easy integration, fitting perfectly between your mixer and decks or allowing for an expanded setup with multiple F1s.

Enhanced Sound Collection

Ready to start remixing? The TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 package includes around 4 GB of premium loops and one-shot samples, featuring over ten complete Remix Sets packed with inspiring studio-quality material. Explore a wide range of sounds including beats, basses, leads, and more, across various genres such as House, Techno, Dubstep, Hip Hop, Tech House, and Drum’n’Bass.

Stylish Portability for DJs on the Go

For DJs on the move, the available TRAKTOR KONTROL BAG offers a stylish and slim solution. This versatile bag easily transforms into a solid stand, elevating the TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 (and TRAKTOR KONTROL X1) to standard mixer and turntable height. It’s an essential accessory for travelling DJs looking to position their gear alongside mixers, turntables, or CD decks.

Elevate Your DJ Game

With the Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL F1, you’re not just playing music; you’re creating an experience. Embrace the future of DJing and live performance with this powerful controller at your fingertips. 

• Remix Decks are the latest TRAKTOR innovation, letting you select from up to 64 loops and one-shot samples per deck. Any of the four decks in TRAKTOR PRO 4 can be switched to be a Remix Deck.
• Each Remix Deck offers four different Slots (columns), ideal for arranging sounds and loops by instrument groups e.g. different drum, bass, percussion loops. Play one sound per column - a total of four samples at any one time.
• Use loops from the included sound content or import any loops and sounds of your own.
• Develop your own unique trademark sound and build a personal arsenal of sounds by live-capturing your favourite loops while DJing.
• The stylish multi-colour pads and ergonomic faders make TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 the ultimate controller for a Remix Deck.
• Any sound or loop can be assigned a specific RGB colour, either in the software or via the controller.
• A Remix Set™ is the combination of 64 loops and one-shot samples and their respective beat grids and BPMs - stored and loaded just like a regular track in the browser.
• Control the entire Remix Deck via Native Scratch timecode control with vinyl or CDs - or scratch using the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4/S2 jog wheels.
• Each Remix Deck has its own transport, sync, and tempo master controls.
• To add more flavour you can choose which slots are fed through TRAKTOR’s FX units, or even play samples in reverse.
• The Punch mode allows for instant switching between different loops in one instrument group, in perfect phase - switch from one drum loop to the next exactly on the 2 and 4 snares.
• Additionally, the Remix Deck quantize can be set to different values for full control of the musical phrasing.
• Rewritten tempo detection for improved accuracy, developed from analysing thousands of tracks from various genres.
• New “downbeat” auto-detection improves auto-beat-gridding and phase recognition.
• Convenient analysis options when importing files to your collection - set the tempo range by BPM.
• Much improved BPM detection on tracks with variable tempo, (such as “live” drummer genres) - now detects average BPM. Rewritten Tempo-
• Tap – instant and simple realignment anytime your tracks drifts away from the grid over time.
• Manually adjusted grids, (and all BPM-locked tracks) keep their position and tempo from previous versions.

Specifications needed to run Traktor 2.5

Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit)

• Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)

Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7 (latest update)

• Intel Core 2 Duo
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)

General

• Monitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution
• USB 2.0
• DVD drive
• 1 GB free disc space
• High-speed internet required

Tech Spec

• Dimensions: 4.7 (120 mm) x 2 (52 mm) x 11.5 (294 mm)
• Weight: 1.6 lb (730 grams)
• Power Supply via USB 2.0 interface, 5V 500mA bus power
• No additional power supply or battery is needed.