The history of modular DJing
When Traktor software launched back in 2000 there were some digital DJ options out there, but its extensive features instantly put Traktor way ahead of the pack. Traktor quickly became adopted by pro DJs but back then they relied on generic MIDI controllers, painstakingly assigning everything to knobs and buttons manually. A process that was both time consuming and challenging.
So in 2003 the first Traktor modular DJ controller was born: Kontrol X1. Unlike other controllers of the time, all the labeled functions on the X1’s buttons and knobs were automatically mapped. It was an instant hit. Over two decades later, and with many developments, innovations, and additions, Traktor’s modular controllers remain a mainstay for DJs of all levels around the world.
