![]() There is still a button available on the Mini Innofader itself for DJs who really need it.ĭJTT: Do the faders behave any differently when the Z2 is used as an analog mixer versus being used as a MIDI controller?Įlliot: The Innofader is slightly faster when the Z2 is being used as an analog mixer because the analog audio and crossfader signals don’t need to be routed through the computer. I’m not sure if this was implemented and it’s possible that this function was removed as we already do very precise factory calibration (1/2mm cut-out, 1mm cut-in). The Z2 faders all have a cable hookup which could allow for calibration from the outside of the mixer.The linear curve has been improved to ensure that the output is within +/-5% of perfectly linear.The fader stem is now grounded, ensuring it will continue to operate even if the DJ loses the fader cap.The Z2’s 2-channel faders have a little more tension to ensure even mixing.The Z2 crossfader is set loose for scratching with just enough tension to be stable.There were a few more meetings and even though things were moving forward, I still had no idea that the product in mind was the Kontrol Z2 I really thought the Mini Innofaders were for an S4 upgrade or another controller.ĭJTT: How different are Kontrol Z2 faders compared to the Mini Innofader we reviewed in January?Įlliot: Native Instruments provided a tremendous amount of feedback which has done much to refine the unit DJ Techtools reviewed earlier this year (pictured to the right). It was clear that they had done their research and had received a positive response from the Innofader users they spoke with. At NAMM, I met with Aureliano and Jim Mazur (Head of Product Design for Traktor) and introduced them to the Mini Innofader. Aureliano and I had previously worked together at Numark and I wanted to get feedback on the new Innofader product. To get the full background on how the Mini Innofader has changed while working with the Traktor team, we contacted the man behind the Innofader, Elliot Marx.ĭJTT: How did the Native Instruments + Innofader relationship come about?Įlliot: I first contacted Aureliano Pisa, (Native Instruments Hardware Product Development Team Leader) in the run-up to NAMM 2012. The Kontrol Z2 Traktor mixer has all Mini Innofaders, taking the place of the normal Alpha faders that are found on the Kontrol S4, S2, and F1. ![]() The Mini Innofader has been in existence for nearly a year, and we’ve been waiting patiently to start seeing controllers that make use of the slick performance of this size-conscious fader. Today we’ve got an exclusive interview with the Innofader’s designer, Elliot Marx to learn more about the story behind the advanced faders in the Traktor Kontrol Z2. But as the excitement grows over NI’s latest offering, so too have the questions surrounding the Innofaders inside the Kontrol Z2. Just over a week and a half ago, Native Instruments announced the forthcoming Kontrol Z2 mixer, and many of our readers were excited to discover that it features three Innofaders, the crossfader and the line faders. ![]()
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