So who ordered a Z2?

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So who ordered a Z2?
Posted on: 01.11.2012 by Johnsie Kingrea
Anyone ordered one and received it yet?
Judi Sissel
19.11.2012
Originally Posted by GeekGod
Nope - head room is greyed out and master out instantly gets greyed out the moment you plug Z2 in. NI support said they did this because having it not greyed out is confusing to the users... LOL.

Pretty silly S4 is more flexible.
LOL... How/why? Some things NI gets so right and others...
Rosina Steinkuehler
19.11.2012
Originally Posted by DarioJ
^^^Is it that way in preferences too? Can't you just add the head room back in (or out...)?
Nope - head room is greyed out and master out instantly gets greyed out the moment you plug Z2 in. NI support said they did this because having it not greyed out is confusing to the users... LOL.

Pretty silly S4 is more flexible.
Grady Weinkauf
11.11.2012
Originally Posted by photojojo
You know the glossy faceplate is held on by magnets? You pull the knobs and fader caps off on the glossy section and it just pops up. Will be easier putting a skin on that way.
Yea I was planning to put something over it cause the glossy finish shows too many finger prints.
Shad Rametta
11.11.2012
Originally Posted by DeeJayJade
I dont even have nails, this is all skin rubbage! ... RUBBAGE lol sorry
Ouch!

That's not good at all!
Grady Weinkauf
10.11.2012
Originally Posted by photojojo
mine was perfect until I saw this and decided to lightly drag my neatly trimmed thumbnail across the markings and a small chunk came off.
I dont even have nails, this is all skin rubbage! ... RUBBAGE lol sorry
Grady Weinkauf
10.11.2012
Originally Posted by UncleFunky
That's rubbing off a bit too easily.
Yea, I was kind of shocked, I guess time to get the face place vinyl wrapped like I planned lol
Lina Rawie
08.11.2012		Here's a copy and paste of the post I made on DJ Forums about this mixer: -

Unboxing and first impressions

The mixer comes with everything you'll need in the box, except the software. It comes with a registration card for the Traktor Scratch Pro software and on that is a link where you can download the installer for either Windows or OS X. I'm in the UK and my mixer came with separate power leads for both European and UK plug types.

The mixer feels weighty and is well built, in fact, the build quality is better than I expected given the price (
Ervin Calvery
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by rdej47
Got mine within 2 days of ordering (Quebec to Saskatchewan). If you're in Canada I highly recommend ordering from Moog Audio (based in montreal). There customer service is awesome (shout out to Danny), emailing them might as well be instant messaging.
+1, Moog Audio helped me out when I was in Quebec this summer.
Rosina Steinkuehler
19.11.2012		They said they are getting some complaints about this and if enough people do not like it they will address it in a future version of Traktor. All in all this mixer is really nice but the fact that they neuter Traktors gain structure is a bit odd to say the least.
Judi Sissel
19.11.2012
Originally Posted by GeekGod
Nope - head room is greyed out and master out instantly gets greyed out the moment you plug Z2 in. NI support said they did this because having it not greyed out is confusing to the users... LOL.

Pretty silly S4 is more flexible.
LOL... How/why? Some things NI gets so right and others...
Rosina Steinkuehler
19.11.2012
Originally Posted by DarioJ
^^^Is it that way in preferences too? Can't you just add the head room back in (or out...)?
Nope - head room is greyed out and master out instantly gets greyed out the moment you plug Z2 in. NI support said they did this because having it not greyed out is confusing to the users... LOL.

Pretty silly S4 is more flexible.
Judi Sissel
19.11.2012		^^^Is it that way in preferences too? Can't you just add the head room back in (or out...)?
Rosina Steinkuehler
19.11.2012		Anyone else irked by the fact that master out in traktor is greyed out when Z2 plugged in? I am used to running traktor at -6db and my tracks are gained to this structure. With traktor at 0.0 the output is too hot and its all up in the red.
Tashia Mcdunn
19.11.2012		I just picked on of these up. I gotta say its really on point. I came from a DJM 707 which has an excellent xfader in it and I feel that this fader is actually smoother feeling. No problem doing any sort of scratching with this fader. The up faders are a little tight but otherwise they feel excellent. I have no issues with the faders calibration.

Now where the mixer really shines is how well laid out the mixer is. I actually prefer the simplified effects layout of just two knobs vs the four you find on a x1. I play hip hop and am light on effects so if you rely on them then this mixer may not be the best choice for you.

The visual feedback from the cue pads is great... at a quick glance you know what cue you are working with and what type of cue it is. I also really appreciate having quick access to the filter and the gain knobs without having to access any type of modifier.

The build is very nice. It's heavy and feels substantial. It's larger than my 707 was in every dimension but i believe it helps with not making the mixer feel cluttered. It does barely fit inside of my marathon flight case though.

Overall if you are a Traktor DVS user I believe this is a great choice and really deserves serious consideration.
Grady Weinkauf
11.11.2012
Originally Posted by photojojo
You know the glossy faceplate is held on by magnets? You pull the knobs and fader caps off on the glossy section and it just pops up. Will be easier putting a skin on that way.
Yea I was planning to put something over it cause the glossy finish shows too many finger prints.
Shad Rametta
11.11.2012
Originally Posted by DeeJayJade
I dont even have nails, this is all skin rubbage! ... RUBBAGE lol sorry
Ouch!

That's not good at all!
Leeanna Ayla
10.11.2012		You know the glossy faceplate is held on by magnets? You pull the knobs and fader caps off on the glossy section and it just pops up. Will be easier putting a skin on that way.
Grady Weinkauf
10.11.2012
Originally Posted by photojojo
mine was perfect until I saw this and decided to lightly drag my neatly trimmed thumbnail across the markings and a small chunk came off.
I dont even have nails, this is all skin rubbage! ... RUBBAGE lol sorry
Leeanna Ayla
10.11.2012		mine was perfect until I saw this and decided to lightly drag my neatly trimmed thumbnail across the markings and a small chunk came off.
Grady Weinkauf
10.11.2012
Originally Posted by UncleFunky
That's rubbing off a bit too easily.
Yea, I was kind of shocked, I guess time to get the face place vinyl wrapped like I planned lol
Desire Piedmont
10.11.2012		That's rubbing off a bit too easily.
Grady Weinkauf
10.11.2012		So I got my mixer on Monday and after using it for a week in home and scratching I found this today

Leeanna Ayla
08.11.2012		Nice write up. I'm a little concerned with the pots as well. The X1 pots are plastic and they seem to be doing very well after a couple of years if that's any indication. They do get less use than EQ's though so we'll still have to wait and see.
Lina Rawie
08.11.2012		Here's a copy and paste of the post I made on DJ Forums about this mixer: -

Unboxing and first impressions

The mixer comes with everything you'll need in the box, except the software. It comes with a registration card for the Traktor Scratch Pro software and on that is a link where you can download the installer for either Windows or OS X. I'm in the UK and my mixer came with separate power leads for both European and UK plug types.

The mixer feels weighty and is well built, in fact, the build quality is better than I expected given the price (
Barton Rigazio
08.11.2012		Just ordered mine today :-) Can't waiiiitttt!
Ervin Calvery
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by rdej47
Got mine within 2 days of ordering (Quebec to Saskatchewan). If you're in Canada I highly recommend ordering from Moog Audio (based in montreal). There customer service is awesome (shout out to Danny), emailing them might as well be instant messaging.
+1, Moog Audio helped me out when I was in Quebec this summer.
Johnsie Kingrea
08.11.2012		Got mine within 2 days of ordering (Quebec to Saskatchewan). If you're in Canada I highly recommend ordering from Moog Audio (based in montreal). There customer service is awesome (shout out to Danny), emailing them might as well be instant messaging.
Jeffrey Akinsanya
08.11.2012		has anyone from the UK ordered from the US? works out about
Leeanna Ayla
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by DJSigma
I don't see how stiffer line faders make any difference in that respect. Them being more loose doesn't stop you from moving them smoothly. It does make the line faders worse for scratching though.
I like the stiffer faders. i can do the same thing with looser faders, but the stiffer faders are better for me.

Originally Posted by papo
are the faders user-replaceable, as in you won't void warranty like the S4?
You open the Z2, you void the warranty. That said I have heard that full size innofaders will fit.
Albertina Fay
07.11.2012		are the faders user-replaceable, as in you won't void warranty like the S4?
Rochel Papillion
07.11.2012		thanks DeeJayJade
Grady Weinkauf
07.11.2012
Originally Posted by soundinsurgent712
Can someone tell me why I should buy this verses the Pioneer DJM T1?? Cause to me it looks like the DJM T1 gives you a lot more control.
ive personally never looked into this mixer, Z2 was my first option as it has the 4 deck capability and I didnt see that with the pioneer

Originally Posted by enorjy
withh all you guys getting your z2, can you post vids on youtube or something cause I would like to see more reviews mixes and insight into it
I am working on this myself, trying to get to know the mixer better tho.
Rochel Papillion
07.11.2012		withh all you guys getting your z2, can you post vids on youtube or something cause I would like to see more reviews mixes and insight into it
Kori Shatz
07.11.2012		Just received mine. Very well built, the crossfader is excellent very comparable to an Innofader. The line faders are fine for blending but certainly not for scratching. All in all a very good mixer for basic Traktor duties and no more cables everywhere with the integrated soundcard!
Xenia Gorin
07.11.2012		Can someone tell me why I should buy this verses the Pioneer DJM T1?? Cause to me it looks like the DJM T1 gives you a lot more control.
Grady Weinkauf
07.11.2012
Originally Posted by DJSigma
I don't see how stiffer line faders make any difference in that respect. Them being more loose doesn't stop you from moving them smoothly. It does make the line faders worse for scratching though.
When I am blending into a track for me at least it makes for a smoother transition. I dont really scratch with the line fader, if I do its a wam bam get outta there kind of scratch.
Lina Rawie
07.11.2012		I don't see how stiffer line faders make any difference in that respect. Them being more loose doesn't stop you from moving them smoothly. It does make the line faders worse for scratching though.
Grady Weinkauf
07.11.2012
Originally Posted by DJSigma
I got mine today, but I won't be able to set it up until tomorrow. I took it out of the box to have a look though. Build quality seems decent. The crossfader feels really nice, but the line faders - whose idea was it to put faders that stiff in a mixer??

I also bought an Innofader Pro, so I'm going to put that in as the crossfader, then I'll use the original crossfader as one of the line faders and buy another loose mini Innofader (when they're available) for the other line fader.
I actually preferred the faders to have a weighed down feel to them, makes for a smooth transition if you are using the line faders to blend tracks. I keep my cross fader at the sharpest cut since I scratch and use lines to mix/blend.
Leeanna Ayla
08.11.2012		The 8 gigs of RAM masked any issues I was having. Still going to go through and clean my laptop up though.
Lina Rawie
07.11.2012		There is a button for calibrating the fader, but there's no switch to adjust the tension.

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