Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3
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The Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 is a 4 channel DJ controller for advanced DJs and novice DJs who want to take it seriously. You read useful information from the 2 color screens that are processed in both decks. This allows you to see the sound waves of the music, lengths of your loops and read the beats per minute. When you want to spin with vinyl or CDs, you connect a record or CD player with the copy. By mixing music without sync button, you learn beat matching on hearing. This is a skill that is indispensable for experienced DJs. With this DJ controller the full version of Traktor Pro 3 is included. This means that you have all the functions at your disposal.
Music sources | Laptop | |
Included audio software | Traktor Pro 2 | |
Number of channels mixer | 4 | |
Effects | ||
Vinyl mode jog wheel(s) (scratch) | ||
Filters |
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I myself have 0 experience with this kind of decks so I had to have something 'simple'. I was allowed to mess around on a pioneer system a while back and was immediately sold so I wanted something too. The pioneer system was soon 1500th so my wife didn't think that was a good idea unless I wanted a divorce. I thought about it for a while but with 3 children it is even more expensive so I went for this one!! Don't regret it for a second and I'm almost the new Tiësto
Michel Klaver
27 December 2018
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The jogging wheels are worth it.
Erwin Gouw
28 October 2018
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I come from a CDJ set-up from pioneer (CDJ 850/DJM850), which I sold some time ago, because I am more concerned with producing music than DJing. I saw the value of my set-up drop heavily, and other DJ equipment gave more possibilities. I didn't want to make a heavy investment in it anymore, and I mainly use mixing sessions to gain inspiration, to make new music... My eye fell on this latest controller from NI.
I can only confirm that this value for money is an excellent controller. This one is not super extensive with 1001 possibilities, half of which you may not use, but is clean, minimalist and not too simplistic.
In my opinion, with this controller they have kept the essence of DJing and added nice extras to it. The controller itself is solidly built and doesn't feel like a toy at all, the audio just sounds good, and I have no comments about this. It's just fun to play a set with this device.
I also find the software (traktor) just clean and essential. it works great, and had no trouble installing everything. I was already testing everything pretty quickly, and was able to do a DJ session immediately, without much preliminary research and searching in the settings.
So far so good... but there are downsides of course... ;-)
What I do not like is that all rotary knobs are made of hard plastic, and miss the feeling of a rubber casing.
The Jogs are rock solid, but could be a little looser... backspinning is difficult to impossible... with a serious whip, the disc will barely spin half a revolution.
Big pitch sliders are always a must for beat-matching DJs, obviously this is a compact controller, so I shouldn't expect much from this. Yet these are very sensitive and work correctly! someone who can beatmatch will have no problem with it at all. Of course it is always nicer if these have a full size.
Of course, this remains a budget controller, so these downsides are negligible... this is just a rock-solid budget controller, which an experienced DJ will appreciate. In any case, I am very satisfied with it, and will enjoy it for a long time.
Frédéric De Clercq
9 November 2018
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Product number | 820070 | |
Manufacturer code | KONTROLSS4MK3 | |
Brand | Native Instruments | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
User (DJ controller) | Beginner | |
Compatible with operating system | Windows, macOS |
Music sources | Laptop | |
Number of CD players | None | |
RekordBox support |
Number of channels mixer | 4 | |
Equalizer per channel | Yes, 3-band | |
Kill function per EQ | ||
Gain control per channel | ||
Crossfader | ||
Adjustable curve crossfader | ||
Replaceable crossfader |
Jog wheel(s) | ||
Number of jog wheels | 2 | |
Touch-sensitive jog wheel(s) | ||
Pitch bend with buttons | ||
Pitch fader(s) | ||
Fader pitch range | 100% (wide) | |
Sync button(s) | ||
Master tempo | ||
Reverse function |
Effects | ||
Effects type (DJ) | Only through the software | |
Filters | ||
Filter curve | High pass, Low pass | |
Filter type signal | Digital | |
Sampler | ||
Loop function | ||
Hot cues | ||
Number of hot cues | 8 | |
Number of drum pads | 8 | |
Velocity-sensitive drum pads | ||
Programmable drum pads | ||
Backlit drum pads |
Built-in screen |
Port type | Audio jack, RCA connector, USB, XLR | |
XLR line connector | ||
Number of XLR inputs | 1 | |
Number of Jack ports | 4 | |
Type Audio Jack poort = 9285 | 3.5mm, 3.5mm (TS) | |
Number of 6.3mm inputs | 1 | |
Number of 6.3mm outputs | 3 | |
Number of RCA connector ports | 5 | |
Number of stereo RCA line outputs | 1 | |
Number of stereo RCA line inputs | 0 | |
Stereo RCA phono connector |
Headphone jack | ||
Type of headphone connection | [3.5mm mini jack], [6.3mm jack] | |
Number of headphone jacks | 2 |
Type of USB port | micro USB-B (2.0 form), standard USB-A | |
Number of USB ports | 1 | |
FireWire |
Microphone connector | ||
Type of microphone connection | 6.3mm jack | |
Number of microphone connectors | 1 |
Audio interface type | Integrated | |
Sample frequencies | 44,1 kHZ | |
Audio bit depth | 24 bps | |
Frequency response | 20000 Hz | |
Signal-to-noise ratio | 100 dB | |
ASIO support |
Included audio software | Traktor Pro 2 | |
Audio software included |
Power supply type | Via a different product | |
Power connector input type (female) | Standard USB |
Height | 6 cm |
Width | 54 cm |
Depth | 34 cm |
Weight | 4,3 kg |
Material | Plastic |
Color | Black |