Unlike other previous opinions, I find the interface of Traktor 3 much more enjoyable and functional than previous versions. Having used for years in version 2.x with the mouse, change to version 3 did not seem very restrictive. He just had to redefine a layout that suited me and configure the interface noon with a DJ Control MP3 for free myself almost completely from the mouse. A Vestax VCI-100 is expected to top it off soon.
The installation obviously poses no particular concern, but the activation is now done via the Internet (version 3.2). The configuration I have not been a problem not more, being accustomed to long audio apps and bump in the info. But for a profile DJ outright, actually nothing but the routing can cause worries. But version 2, was already the case ...

After a year in Traktor 3, I took out a version 2.62 (the last 2) and 2.53 (the most stable 2.X), can not be as effective as in version 3, helping habits.

Traktor 3 has better MIDIS messages, with the added bonus of outgoing messages to light the LEDs for some controllers. The library to me is more readable than before and new messages MIDI just allow me to browse it with the knobs of the DJ Console. The use of filters and effects seem easier in Traktor 3. The appearance is much more customizable to my liking than version 2.

GETTING STARTED

However, it is clear that the gourmet version 3 is in hardware, particularly in terms of RAM, since a laptop HP Athlon XP 1800 + / 512 MB RAM, it'll still only 70 Mos physical. That is enough, but it should not be fun to launch other programs (audio). This is partly because Traktor 3 can cache (RAM) part of each MP3 (so imagine on 4 decks). For work without latency and CPU resources without snacking, I've added a M-Audio Firewire 410 which allows me to work quietly with a latency of 5.5 ms.

Apart from the comparison with previous versions, I think Traktor 3 is the most complete software market and in its category.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Hyper stable
Athlon XP1800-portable HP + / 512 RAM Mos / M-Audio Firewire 410
Barebone-Shuttle ST20G5 Athlon64-3500 + / 1.256 Gos RAM / HD Audio 7.1 + M-Audio Firewire 410
-Portable (work) Acer Travelmate Pentium Mobile 1.6 Ghz / 512 Mos / M-Audio Firewire 410

Test expected soon on a Macbook but we already expect problems with version 3.2 and Intel Core 2 Duo ...

OVERALL OPINION

The highlights are:
-A friendly interface and customizable
Management-a fairly extensive MIDI
-Icecast streaming of your session mix (OGG): ideal for reaching an audience at the other end of the world
-Effects simple but effective
-4 Decks
Loops-perfect
-The display of waveforms

Cons:
-Devours RAM
No returns, no signal to turn the LEDs on the controllers Hercules (DJ Console, DJ Control MP3)
No management-VST
Or no-sampler samples launcher