Creative 2-channel DJ controller
Break new ground with everything you need to start DJing and stand out – in a setup that can grow with you.
Start out to stand out
From late-night solo sessions to the packed out club, MX2 has what you need for sets that set you apart.
Get up to speed
Start with all the DJ mainstays including channel faders, volume meters, a crossfader, and 3-band EQ.
Instinctive mixing
Get stuck in with a intuitive, highly visual layout that just makes sense. You’ll get to know the controls and sharpen your skills in no time.
Creative tools
Take your sets in a direction that no one saw coming, with tactile tools designed for experimentation.
Play anywhere
A powerful controller that’s portable enough to take everywhere – with all the connections you’ll need.
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Traktor Pro 4 included
MX2 gets you hands-on with the full version our professional DJ software worth , including beat matching, looping, stems and powerful multi-effect chains. It can take you way beyond the basics and transform the way you mix and remix. [cta label="Learn more" link="https://www.native-instruments.com/products/traktor/dj-software/traktor-pro-4/" title="Learn more"]
See the light
MX2 is highly visual. Find your way round no matter how dark the party with completely customizable control colors and a light-based system that lets you know when a track is about to run out or if it’s in loop mode.
Keep it moving
From streaming to street parties, get all the tools you need to bring the heat and keep the crowd moving,
Mixer FX
For the moments that matter, dedicated dials let you instantly apply filters or effects to individual channels. Drive the dance floor forward with drops, buildups, and smooth transitions, or switch it up by reaching for iconic Traktor reverb, creative delays, and more.
Deck FX
Push things further and break the mold with deep effects control that lets you twist, tweak, and transform your sound in real time. Choose from over 40 effects, layer them up and take your tracks into new territory with reverb, time-stretching algorithms, creative delays, and more.
Jog wheels
Nudge, scratch, and scroll. Jog wheels are ideal for beatmatching tracks, finding your starting position, or spinning it back for rewinds. And they’re made to match your spinning style with Turntable and Jog modes.
Find tracks faster
Get what you need in the heat of the moment with dedicated controls for pre-listening, browsing favorites, adding tracks to a prep list, and easily switching to full-screen browse view.
Push things further
16 customizable pads get you tactile with Traktor’s best features – for the most fun you can have in the booth.
Hotcues
This is your launchpad – add drops, trigger breakdowns, or rewind to that peak moment in an instant. Hotcues let you jump to key points in a track so you take the crowd on a journey.
Stems
Use the pads to blend parts from tracks you know to create tracks you don't. This mode works with Traktor Pro 4 stem separation that precisely splits tracks into drums, bass, instruments, and vocals.
Pattern Player
Go even deeper with Traktor’s drum kits. This mode transforms the pads into a step sequencer that you can program live to layer custom grooves into your set.
Loops
Keep your track going or build energy before a drop. The pads make it easy to create loops without interrupting the track flow and to jump right back in to where you left off.
Get connected
Hook up to whatever you need wherever you need it, with an improved sound card featuring a main out RCA and mini jack, headphone out mini jack and ¼ inch, mic input ¼ inch, and USB-C connector.
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Beatport streaming
MX2 comes free with a two-month Beatport subscription for so you can start DJing in seconds, without a full downloaded library. Choose from millions of club-ready tracks, all ready to mix. And with Beatport previews, you can browse curated playlists and hear the track without logging in.
Sound great, everywhere
From free jazz in Osaka to baile funk in Rio – wherever and whatever you’re DJing, Traktor has you covered with high-fidelity sound and iZotope’s award-winning Ozone Maximizer built in. It’s trusted by pros for streaming, street parties, and club nights. built in, every track stays loud and proud without distortion.
Specifications
MX2 has all the mainstays you’d expect in a DJ controller plus a whole load of powerful creative features that you won’t find anywhere else.
The basics
- Traktor Pro 4, our flagship professional 4-deck DJ software, comes included
- Club-standard mixer layout with channel faders, volume meters, a crossfader, and 3-band EQ
- Two touch-sensitive jog wheels with two modes (TurnTable, Jog mode)
- Additional MIDI layer for compatibility with third-party software
- Plug-and-play connectivity for a fast setup
Creative tools
- Stem control for precise tweaks to individual stem volume, filter, and effect sends
- Full Mixer FX interface for one-dial control of nine effects, including filter, reverb, delay, and gater
- Two full deck FX units with access to 40+ studio-grade Native Instruments effects
- 16 RGB performance pads with four pad modes (Hotcues, Stems, Flux Loops, Pattern Player)
Design & connectivity
- Backlit bottom shell for visual feedback
- Easy customization of controls and LED colors
- High-quality 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface
- Master Out (RCA, 1/8" mini jack ) for the main output signal, with the flexibility to connect a wide range of speakers
- Headphone Out: 1/8" mini jack and ¼" jack for pre-listening
- Mic In ¼" jack
- USB-C connector
Hardware specs
- 2 touch-sensitive high-resolution jog wheels
- 2-channel faders
- 2 VU meters
- 1 crossfader
- 2 pitch faders
- 58 backlit buttons, 16 RGB color-coded pads
- 6 encoders, 21 potentiometers
- Master Out (RCA, mini jack 1/8")
- Headphone Out: mini jack (1/8") and ¼" jack
- Mic In ¼"
- RGB backlit bottom shell
- External power supply connector
- USB-C
Audio Outputs (D/A)
| Channels: | 2 Stereo |
|---|---|
| DAC: | Cirrus Logic High Performance DAC |
| Sample Rates: | 44.1, 48 kHz, 88.1, 96 kHz |
| Bit Depth: | 24 bit |
Main Output (RCA)
| Output Level: | +12dBu |
|---|---|
| THD+N (20 Hz - 20 kHz): | 0.001% |
| DNR (A-weighted): | 109 dB |
| Frequency Response (20 Hz - 20 kHz): | +0.02/-0.06 dB |
| Output Impedance: | 150 Ohm |
Headphone Output (1/4” & 1/8” TRS, stereo)
| Output Level: | +12.3 dBu |
|---|---|
| THD+N (20 Hz - 20 kHz): | 0.002% |
| DNR (A-weighted: | 100 dB |
| Frequency Response (20 Hz - 20 kHz): | +0.1/-0.2 dB |
| Output Power (33 Ohm Headphone): | 2 x 110 mW |
Microphone Input (1/4” TRS, balanced)
| Min/max gain | |
|---|---|
| Input Level: | min -10 dBu, max -57 dBu |
| THD+N (20 Hz - 20 kHz): | min 0.0024%, max 0.0387% |
| DNR (A-weighted): | min 99 dB, max 71 dB |
| Frequency Response (70 Hz - 20 kHz): | min +0.1/-0.1 dB, max +0.3/-0.3 dB |
| Frequency Response (20 Hz - 20 kHz): | min 0.1/-1.5 dB, max +0.3/-1.5 dB |
| Adjustable Gain Range: | 47 dB |
| Input Impedance: | 14 kOhm (balanced) |
| (All data refers to a sampling rate of 48 kHz) |
Dimensions & weight
- Product dimensions 323.1mm x 511.4mm x 61.9mm
- Product weight 2730g
System requirements
Minimum supported operating systems:
- macOS 13, 14, 15 (latest update), iTunes 12 (latest update), Intel Core i5 or Apple M1, M2, M3, 4 GB RAM.
- Windows 11 (latest service pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4 GB RAM.
An internet connection and a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate this product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline. Please see the Native Access system requirements.
Everything else
Traktor MX2 manual
Still need more details? Here’s all the nitty gritty.
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Traktor Pro 4 manual
Everything you need to know about your included DJ software.
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Traktor MX2 FAQ
FAQs
Get answers to the most commonly asked questions here.
Does it come with DJ software included?
MX2 comes with the full version of Traktor Pro 4.
Can I use the Traktor MX2 without a computer?
No, the MX2 must connect via USB to a computer running Traktor Pro 4.
Can I use it without a power supply?
MX2 requires a power supply, which comes included in the box.
Is it compatible with Traktor Pro 3 or 4 software?
No – a full version of Traktor Pro 4 is required but comes included free.
What are Mixer FX?
Mixer FX are simple but powerful one-dial effects for adding to your sets in the heat of the moment. They can all be assigned to the Filter dial on your MX2 controller. There are eight available effects, including Delay, Reverb, and Gater.
Does the MX2 include controls for Deck FX in Traktor Pro 4?
Yes, the MX2 offers full control over two of Traktor's powerful Deck FX units, with access to 40+ studio-quality effects that can be tweaked and layered for a totally new sound. Deck FX also offers control over the Pattern Player.
Are the jog wheels motorized?
No – they are the same size as Traktor S4’s jog wheels, but they are not motorized
Can I change the mapping?
Some parts of the mapping can be easily adjusted via the dedicated MX2 Preference Page.
Can I use the MX2 as a MIDI controller for other software?
Yes. The unit can be switched in and out of MIDI mode by pressing both SHIFT buttons at the same time. The LEDs will switch to blue to indicate MIDI mode.
Can I use MX2 alongside other Traktor controllers?
Yes – for example you could use it together with Traktor F1 to control clips in a Remix Deck.
What is the size difference between Traktor S2 MK3 and Traktor MX2?
Mk3: 486 × 59 × 265 mm
MX2: 511.4 × 61.9 × 323.1 mm
Need help?
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