There’s quite a few points why I don’t want to give up Traktor (at least now):
- Traktor has worked GREAT for me for almost 10 years now
- Traktor has DVS and I still use it frequently. The ability to control all sources (including the SC5000) in one software would be convenient (especially for syncing multiple decks)
- I have analyzed thousands of tracks and ten thousands of set cue points and loops. While transferring those with the Denon Conversion Utility worked great for me it would still require to maintain two collections (Engine and Traktor) and keeping both in sync back and forth.
- I occasionally use Maschine with my setup (connected via Ableton Link). It’s not possible to sync that to just the SC5000s
- Traktor’s effects and mapping system are awesome. There’s so many possibilities awaiting if the SC5000 becomes HID supported and also MIDI mappable (just imagine using the 8 pads for instant effect combos
I do understand that it’s my personal workflow and not everyone needs that. But on the other hand, does Traktor integration harm anyone?
Concerning sound: When using a proper audio interface (I have the Rane MP2015) there’s no degradation in sound quality at all. I checked that with the SC5000s connected to the same mixer. You are right about the time stretch algorithm, though.
Concerning “Serato face”: I mainly use two Kontrol D2s, so I never have to look at the laptop screen. A proper HID integration for the SC5000 would be similar.