Is the Numark Mixtrack pro 2 compatible with traktor 2?

You mean Traktor Pro 2?

Yes its compatible. All you need is a mapping and audio output settings, then it will work. Traktor is buggy sometimes, depends on your version.

Hey Scottyman,

Quite frankly, it sounds like you have minimal experience with Traktor yet. At this point pretty much the learning curve (and the deinvestment in what you already know) will be such that you could still easily switch. There is a big three (or four if you include Mixvibes Cross DJ which I think you should) and they all have their own strengths and weaknesses. More importantly there is no “best” software out there. What is a strength to one type of DJ is irrelevant for another and vice versa.

Going the route of buying a controller (for whatever reason), then deciding what software to use and finally looking at your workflow and the goals you want to achieve is going the wrong way, imho.

Define for yourself what you are trying to do, achieve with DJ-ing. What kind of DJ are you (bedroom, club, genre, mobile, house-party, etx.), are you into really technical stuff like scratching, live FX use and such. From this you can easily determine what your workflow needs to be like and what that means in terms of what you need and want from your DJ software. So that will be the first big choice to make. Compare them, play with test/trial versions if available and decide which fit best.

Now that you know what software you are gonna use (not just cause your m8 has it and you played with it a bit, but because you now have a good idea of WHY that particular software fits your needs best), the next is the bit of hardware to go with it. Take your workflow and wishlist and do the same exercise for a faceless controller. Effectively design what your ultimate controller would look like with your absolutele minimum requirement “must-have” features and what you would really like to have.

Then, and only then, start looking at controllers that are supported by your chosen software, come closest to your ultimate controller and – keeping an eye on available budget – try to get a hands on feel for your top two, max. three, choices. Make your final decision.

You have now made all the right moves to ensure that whatever your goal is, your gear matches what is needed to reach that goal. Obviously your goals may change, your workflow might change, you might find that things you thought were important are not and the other way around. You might find things missing that you didn’t know you needed when you made your initial choice, but which you found out in the process of practicing and growing your skills.

So, whatever you get now most likely won’t be the controller you’ll have forever. And the next one will even better fit your even more precisely formulated needs and wishes.

This is a fun process by the way. I had been DJ-ing a long time before fully stepping into the digital realm and I had played on just about any piece of analogue and lots of (semi)digital gear already. Still, I did just did what I suggested here and ended up with other software and hardware than I initially thought I wanted.

Now, years later, I still have the same controller, which has been a solid choice (for me). Last year I did decide that my choice for software (started with Traktor) was not for me, the most likely alternative (Serato, because of flexible beatgridding) was something I didn’t want because of the hard ties with certain hardware. I ended up with Mixvibes Cross which so far is working out nicely for me.

Bare in mind that it’s highly individual. YOU are the one that needs to feel comfortable with your kit. It’s not crazy expensive anymore (or doesn’t need to be anyway), but it’s not for free. And you don’t want to buy something to find it’s not what you need/want two months down the road.

So do yourself a favor, spend a saturday afternoon or evening doing the inventory and work from there, I can almost guarantee a happy ending :-).

Greetinx.

What can I say. I was on the phone with someone for a while, had some time to kill, rofl!

Uhm … guess you figured reading that big wall of text was not something you felt like doing? Because it kinda answer the question why we can’t answer your question.

It’s not about which one is better, it’s about which one is better FOR YOU!

And that, my dear friend, is a question only you can answer.

So, please, read the big text earlier in this thread. Answer the question for yourself and I think you will find that the list of 4 controllers you mention will have grown shorter (as they all have their own strengths/weaknesses).

If you want to compare features, Phil’s excellent controller buyers guide over on the blog is the place to start!

Greeetinx.

You are welcome. And I know. But it pays to think before you pay imho 😀

Just my $.02 as a fellow noob…. I have a Mixtrack Pro 2, and am looking to upgrade.   It is a wonderful tool for learning to DJ, and also should be great for house parties and smaller gigs, as it did this just fine for me.   The problem I’m having with the MTP2 arose at a recent gig, full dancefloor, PA cranked up pretty good, and I could not hear the cue for the life of me….   I haven’t got the best headphones, hope to fix that soon, and I haven’t gotten the best ears, but the same headphones get WAY TOO LOUD on my analog mixer, the issue is that the MTP2 is very quiet.   My suggestion, if you plan to eventually play out on the gear you get, look heavily into something with a more “pro” build quality.   Look into things like available cases/bags (have yet to find a hard case set up for the MTP2), decksavers being avail. for that model(if there was one for the MC2000 a couple months ago I would have bought both the MC2000 and the decksaver)   and things that will make a difference when it comes time to play out.    If you’re happy with a tool for learning, playing your first couple small gigs, and likely upgrading controllers down the road…. maybe keep looking at the Numark, otherwise, I would look at the NI controllers if you’re sure you want Traktor, or possibly Denon ….  but I wouldn’t consider the MTP2 to be a gig worthy piece of kit, I love mine, but it’s just not up to par for taking out and about, or for using in a LOUD environment…. just my beginner views, let us know what you decide on….