Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3
Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 4-Channel DJ Controller with Audio Interface and Haptic Drive Jogwheels
Native Instruments - 'Traktor Kontrol S4'
4-channel DJ Controller
professional 4-channel DJ Controller
The ’Traktor Kontrol S4’ MK3 from Native Instruments hands digital DJs the options, hands-on control and portability you require to perform to a professional standard anywhere, anytime. This spectacular 4-deck DJ system pushes the boundaries of hardware/software integration, giving you a DJ setup that acts and behaves like standalone hardware, but delivers the extreme versatility and flexibility of software-based applications.
Juggle beats, set off loops, sprinkle effects and scratch with the confidence that Traktor Kontrol S4 instills, using either the bundles ‘Traktor Pro 3’ software or NI’s own ‘Traktor DJ’. Whether you’re remixing some beats in the studio or launching huge tracks live on stage, you, and your audience will be in awe of Native Instrument’s powerful Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3.
What's New with 'Traktor Kontrol S4' MK3?
killer new features NI's 'Traktor Kontrol' series has long since ruled the roost of DJ controllers, but what does the new S4 MK3 bring to the DJ booth? Check out just some of the new features below!
REINVENTED JOG WHEELSNI have re-envisioned what jog wheels can do, and what you can do with them. They’re now motorized, and provide you with haptic feedback. It’s a new way of connecting with your tracks in three different modes.
CLUB-STANDARD LAYOUTNew all-hands-on deck design, including 16 RGB pads for Hotcues and samples, and new Mixer FX. Keep track of transport information, Stems, and Remix decks, with two high-res screens.
TRAKTOR PRO 3NI included the best version of their flagship DJ software yet. With an improved audio engine, a brand new user interface that makes things easier to see in the club, one-touch Mixer FX, and loads more.
VISUAL DECK FEEDBACKYou can instantly see which deck you’re on when playing across four channels, with colour-coded light rings and deck buttons. Visualization of track tempo, play mode, and nudging makes your mixing easy to see.
The Perfect Harmony Between Hardware & Software
Traktor Pro 3 DJ softwareAll you need is your laptop, your beats, and your skill, and you have everything you need to start DJing with NI’s Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 DJ controller system. Designed and engineered to integrate seamlessly with the bundled Traktor Pro 3 software, the S4 controller matches its functionality and layout, making for a flawless, seamless harmony between the two.
There’s much more than meets the initial eye with Traktor Kontrol S4. Yes, it’s a wickedly intuitive and fun DJ controller, but it also boasts a spectacular mixer engine, award-winning effects and NI’s easy to get-to-grips-with sample deck architecture. Furthermore, all this is controlled without ever laying a finger on a mouse!
The Power in your Hands
The Traktor Kontrol S4’s silicone damped, hi-res jog wheels provide more than 30 times the precision and accuracy of a regular MIDI controller, enabling you to execute serious turntablist flair with your Traktor Kontrol S4. They also feature a patent-pending magnetic brake which really does wonders for the realism in these jog wheels.
Backlit RBG pads provide the user with superb visual feedback, whilst a full 4-deck mixer section places every function you could possibly need right where you’ll need them, underneath your fingertips. You don’t have to be a DJ veteran either to appreciate the elegant feel of the Traktor Kontrol S4’s unbelievably fluid faders. Top it all off with a 4-channel 24-bit/96kHz audio interface and you’ve got everything you need to own the DJ booth.
Get Closer to your Music
Take your beats with you
Traktor Kontrol S4 forms a deep connection between you and your beats in ways not seen before. Not only do its motorised jog wheels spin and react with fantastic realism to nudging, scratching, pitch-fading and backspins, they transmit cue points, loop markers, and more, directly to your fingertips.
And, with the sublime RGB LED rings and hi-res colour displays providing you with all the info you could need, front and centre in the booth, the S4 MK4 gives you all the tools, right where you’ll need it, leaving you free to focus on the mix in hand.
16 RGB PADSPunch in cue points and loops, manipulate Stems, and trigger Remix Deck samples on the fly with eight pads on each deck.
HAPTIC DRIVE™Motorized jog wheels provide haptic force-feedback. Feel cue points and loops when scrolling through your tracks.
DECK FXCreate dramatic build-ups and inventive blends with TRAKTOR’s famous tempo-synced FX: including Beatmasher, LaserSlicer, bitcrushers, flangers, and over 40 more.
4-CHANNEL MIXERMix across four decks with full effects and custom-EQ control using TRAKTOR PRO 3, or mix four channels of external audio in the alternative standalone capability. Inverted Carbon Protect faders protect against dust and dirt.
NEW MIXER FXOne-touch effects on each channel for big drops and smooth transitions, with eight different club-grade effects and three unique filter models to choose from.
AUDIO INTERFACEThe on-board 24-bit / 96-kHz audio interface makes the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 the core of your setup: 2 x phono / line inputs, 2 x line inputs, 2 x main outputs (RCA / XLR), TRS booth output and 1/8 / 1/4 headphone outputs, 2 x mic inputs, 2 USB ports and DVS support.
LED RINGRGB light ring visualizes deck selection, rotation, and speed.
TURNTABLE MODESpin the jog wheels to speed up or slow down tracks while getting them in sync in Jog mode, or manually adjust a track’s beatgrid in Beatgrid mode.
HIGH-RESOLUTION COLOR DISPLAYSEssential information at a glance. See waveform, looping, key, and BPM information, track title, remaining track time, Stems, and Remix deck samples. Find everything at your fingertips and focus on your mix.
Onboard Audio Interface
CONNECT WITH EVERY SETUPThere’s plenty of room for developing your very own setup, with a club-grade, 24-bit / 96-kHz audio interface that always keeps you sounding pristine. Use external inputs on each channel to mix audio from other sources, connect microphones, and monitor through a new booth output.
Crate-diggers can hook up turntables to play their record store finds, as well as play digital tracks with DVS support. Alternatively, mix external audio without a laptop connected – whether it’s drum machines, synths, or you fancy an old-school analog session.
Traktor Pro 3
a match made in dj heaven Native Instruments paired the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 with the full version of TRAKTOR PRO 3 – packed with expressive features and re-edit tools that let you craft a sound that’s uniquely your own.
FOUR DECKSMix tracks, live inputs, Remix decks, Stems, and loops on up to four decks to create a unique sound.
TEMPO SYNCAutomatic beatgrids and beat matching keep everything in sync, giving you more time to get creative in your mix.
CUEINGJump between breaks and drops, or mix in a track from exactly where you want.
LOOPINGTrigger loops for extended mixes, track manipulation, and re-edits.
FLUX MODEGet confident with chops, stops, and backspins without losing your position on a track.
FX SUITEFrom sweeping filters to dubbed-out delays: build atmosphere with over 40 beat-synced effects in endless combinations.
MIXER FXEasily create huge drops, dramatic buildups, and smooth transitions with dedicated one-knob FX.
CUSTOMIZABLE LAYOUTSee only the tools you need for your own DJ style with a flexible user interface.
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The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Controller Style | DJ Controller with Audio Interface |
|---|---|
| Number of Decks | 4-deck |
| Channels | 4-channel |
| Jog Wheels | 2 x Haptic Drive Jog Wheels, Adjustable Torque, Touch-sensitive |
| Screen | Dual Color Displays |
| Pads | 16 x RGB Pads |
| Faders | 2 x Volume, 2 x Tempo |
| Crossfader | Carbon Protect Fader |
| Mic Inputs | 1 x 1/4", 1 x XLR-1/4" combo |
| Inputs | 2 x Dual RCA Stereo (line), 2 x Dual RCA Stereo (line/phono) |
| Outputs | 2 x XLR, 1 x Dual RCA Stereo, 2 x 1/4" (booth) |
| Headphones | 1 x 1/8", 1 x 1/4" |
| USB | 1 x Type A, 1 x Type B |
| Audio Interface | 24-bit/96kHz |
| Effects | Filter, Gate, Delay, Reverb, Beat Sync Effects |
| Looper | Yes |
| Software | Traktor Pro 3 (included) |
| Compatibility | DVS support |
| OS Requirements - Mac | macOS 10.12 or later, Intel Core i5 Processor or higher, 4GB RAM minimum |
| OS Requirements - PC | Windows 10 or later, Intel Core i5 / Quad AMD Processor or higher, 4GB RAM minimum |
| Power Supply | 15V DC power supply (included) |
