Native Instruments Traktor Scratch A6 USB DJ Audio Interface

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Spin MP3s with rock-solid digital vinyl or CD control, with Native Instruments' A6 interface, Traktor Scratch PRO 2 software, and timecoded vinyl and CDs.

The core of the Traktor Scratch vinyl emulation system is the Native Instruments Traktor Scratch Audio 6 -- a professional-grade audio interface which allows you to connect your favorite turntables or CDJs directly to your computer via USB and the A6 hardware box. Timecoded vinyls and CDs are provided, so you can play back any song on your computer, and manipulate and scratch as if it were playing from vinyl or CD.

See a DJ scratch MP3s with Traktor timecoded vinyl in this video from NI:


Spin Your MP3s on Vinyl

Just connect your Mac or PC laptop to the A6 hardware, connect your turntables or CDJs, load the timecoded media, and you're ready to spin your digital music collection. Sure beats carrying around physical media, doesn't it? Tracking and scratch simulation are processed in realtime by the provided Traktor Scratch Pro 2 software. Spinning on timecoded 120-gram Traktor Scratch MK2 vinyl, Traktor Scratch A6 allows you to play MP3s from our computer as if they were on vinyl (or CD).

Add Traktor to Your Vinyl Setup

As if adding scratch simulation to your MP3 collection wasn't enough, Traktor Scratch A6 also adds Native Instruments' powerful Traktor software to your DJ setup. With digital effects, Remix Decks, cues, SoftSync, auto beat mapping functions, and more, it's easy to understand why this upgrade would make any DJ's fingers twitch. What's more, with Traktor you get the power to expand your setup with any of the many tools in the Traktor product read more family.

Features:

- 6-channel premium audio interface for scratch simulation
- Spin your MP3 collection using your favorite turntables or CDJs
- Take your performance beyond vinyl using Traktor's powerful Remix Decks
- Traktor software provides loops, cues, effects, and more
- Integrates with other Traktor hardware
- Three stereo RCA inputs
- Three stereo RCA outputs
- 1/4-inch headphone output
- USB port
- Two phono level preamps for amplifying turntables
- 24-bit Cirrus Logic digital/analog converters
- Supported audio drivers: AISO, Core Audio, DirectSound, WASAPI
- Supported audio formats: MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audio CD, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, non-DRM AAC, non-DRM WMA (Windows only)
- Traktor Scratch MK2 time-coded vinyls and CDs included
- Traktor Scratch Pro 2 software included

In the old days, DJs had to choose between the touch and feel of their vinyl collection and the raw power of their laptop and digital music collection. Now you can have it both ways, thanks to Native Instruments and the Traktor Scratch Audio 6 USB DJ Audio Interface.
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System Requirements:

- Mac OS X 10.9, 10.10 or 10.11.1 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM

Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), 2.0 GHz Intel Core i5 or equal AMD processor, 4 GB RAM

SUPPORTED DRIVERS
- ASIO
- Core Audio
- DirectSound
- WASAPI

GENERAL
Monitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution, USB 2.0, 1 GB free disc space, high-speed internet required

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS
MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audio-CD, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, non-DRM WMA**, non-DRM AAC

** WMA playback supported only on Windows

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 866-556-6487 or 323-467-2693

NI Traktor Scratch A6 USB

The Native Instruments Traktor Scratch A6 is the straight-up, no-nonsense digital vinyl system for spinning MP3s using super-tight vinyl and CD control. With the innovative Remix Decks to re-arrange track parts on the fly, it's super-easy and fun to use right out of the box. Traktor Scratch A6 is designed for DJs who need rock-solid performance and amazing audio quality in a compact audio interface. Including super-tight timecode vinyl and CDs plus the full version of the flagship Traktor Scratch PRO 2 software, Traktor Scratch A6 means pro credentials at a very attractive price.

Easy Does It

It's never been easier to spin digital files. Hook up the system in seconds thanks to the plug-and-play hardware and software integration. With full iTunes integration, iPod compatibility and Crate Flick cover art browsing, selecting tunes is a cinch. Intuitive TruWave colored waveforms let you see how your tracks sound before you hear them and with the SoftSync feature engaged, the software can even help you with beat-matching.

Pure Quality

If you're coming from a purely vinyl set-up, the first thing you'll notice about Traktor Scratch A6 is the ultra-precise Native Scratch 2 kHz control signal and 120g timecode vinyl - it feels like each MP3 is cut into the wax. Small enough to fit in any booth, the soundcard guarantees supreme audio quality with punchy outputs to rock the biggest clubs. Bright LEDs let you know exactly what's going on, and the Direct Thru feature makes swapping DJs and systems effortless.

Shape Your Style

Traktor Scratch A6 offers an advanced selection of creative features for developing and defining your own trademark sound. Beyond the already-powerful looping and cueing functions, the ground-breaking Remix Decks provide the ultimate tool for enhancing your sets with loops, one-shot samples and your own productions. Using techniques and workflow rooted in DJ culture, you can jam, re-edit and remix while you spin - try it out with the included package of premium loops and samples. And with the exclusive Scratch sounds, you get just the right resources to let your scratch skills shine.

Features:

- Digital vinyl system with innovative Remix Decks - control music files using any combination of turntables, CD decks and DJ controllers
- Plug-and-play and ultimate ease-of-use straight out of the box with included loop content and exclusive Scratch sounds
- Full version of flagship Traktor Scratch PRO 2 software with Loop Recorder
and Traktor Pro 3 included
- Powerful Remix Decks allow full creative control over loops and one-shot samples - capture loops on the fly and create live remixes
- Super-tight vinyl response thanks to high-resolution 2 kHz Native Scratch timecode signal and low-latency soundcard performance
- Automatic tempo detection and SoftSync for intuitive beat matching, plus over 30 outstanding DJ performance effects to craft your trademark sound
- Hi-res TruWave waveforms show frequency-specific colors for visual mixing support with highly detailed zoom for super-precise cue points
- Crate Flick cover art browsing and full iTunes integration to find tracks quickly
- Traktor A6 interface included with extra-loud, pristine sound quality: 6 inputs and 6 outputs plus 2 high-quality stereo phono preamps to connect your turntables
- Hardware Auto Detection and Direct Thru allow seamless transitions with other DJs in the booth

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