Traktor DJ 2
Traktor DJ 2 is Native Instruments' free DJ software platform designed for beginners and casual DJs. It features a simplified interface compared to the professional Traktor Pro 3, with two-deck mixing, real-time waveform display, and integration with SoundCloud Go+ for streaming music access. The app includes track recommendation features to help users discover music suited to their sets, Retina-display compatibility, and works with entry-level Traktor hardware controllers. It is available on macOS, Windows and iPad.
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1 suggestionTraktor DJ 2 currently runs on Apple Silicon Macs only through Rosetta 2 emulation — there is no native Apple Silicon build yet. Native Instruments has not publicly committed to a native build timeline, and with Apple removing Rosetta 2 support in macOS 28 (September 2028), you should contact Native Instruments directly to ask whether a native version is planned before that deadline. Check your current Native Instruments account settings and the Traktor DJ 2 support page for any announcements. If you use Traktor DJ 2 as your main DJ platform and are concerned about future compatibility, Traktor Pro 3 (the professional version from the same vendor) may eventually get a native build first — monitor Native Instruments' release notes for either product. As a contingency, consider whether a fully native alternative like Serato DJ Lite or Rekordbox might suit your workflow, though they are separate purchases with different feature sets.
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