In conversation with Richie Hawtin at ADE 2025 | Native Instruments

We sat down with Richie Hawtin at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 to explore how his long history with Native Instruments has helped shape the evolution of DJ technology. From early experiments with Traktor to the performance tools he relies on today, he breaks down his workflow, hardware choices, and how constant experimentation drives his sound and creative process. Discover Traktor Pro 4: https://www.native-instruments.com/pr... Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:52 - Origin of the Native Instruments collaboration 03:00 - Shaping ideas behind Traktor 05:09 - Testing the early X1 prototype 07:25 - Taking risks with trying new technology 08:55 - Key milestones in setup evolution 11:49 - An overview of Richie Hawtin's current setup 14:50 - Limitations of the current setup 17:21 - Augmented reality in DJing 18:48 - Keeping the signal clean 19:54 - Preparing a DJ set 22:07 - Supporting music producers 24:42 - Responsibility of a DJ 25:24 - Choosing music to play or release 27:05 - Standing out as a DJ today 30:01 - The future of DJ performance 32:27 - Final thoughts #NativeInstruments #Amsterdamdanceevent #ade #richiehawtin Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/NativeIn... Follow us on: Instagram:   / nativeinstruments   Facebook:   / nativeinstruments   TikTok:   / nativeinstruments   For more than 25 years, Native Instruments has been at the heart of musical innovation. We’ve created communities, pushed technological boundaries, and opened new creative horizons for amateurs and professionals alike. Today, driven by our mission to make music creation more inclusive and accessible, NI’s hardware, software, and services including Maschine, Traktor, and Komplete bundles, provide fully-integrated solutions for musicians, producers, and DJs of all genres and levels of experience. For more info, visit our website: https://www.native-instruments.com/?u...