#TRAKTOR S3 VS S4 MK2 INSTALL#
#TRAKTOR S3 VS S4 MK2 FULL#

Without an on-off switch though, it can be difficult to reset it in time for the drop, as the only reference for zero is a notch at 0º. The Filter knob works as expected - turn it left for low-pass and right for high-pass. We don't love the endless knobs in this case, as you need to reference the screen for your gain settings. There's a three-band EQ and one-knob filter per channel, plus an endless Gain knob. If you're a user of Traktor Pro, or indeed have any experience with a traditional mixer, there'll be no surprises here. Once your tracks are loaded, it's time to take a look at the mixer section. We think this will be the more popular option, as Traktor Pro S4 can be a bit busy on smaller laptop screens, so seeing the whole library at once is a big plus. Use the jog wheels to select tracks and load them into a suitable deck using the 'Cue' buttons.

#TRAKTOR S3 VS S4 MK2 FULL#

There are two ways to load tracks via the controller, either by using the Browse knob in the centre to scroll through your tracks and Load buttons beside each jog to cue them up, or by pressing the Browser button, which instantly switches the view to 'Browse View', which makes your library full screen. Once connected, the S4 instantly maps to Traktor, without any preset loading or setups. NI have done a fantastic job of avoiding the dreaded shift-function as much as possible, while still making all the important functions easily accessible and all the controls clearly labelled. Without getting too deep into every control atop the S4's panel, it's worth pointing out the sheer amount of options available to the user. The S4 will work over USB-power but will operate at half-brightness - quite an achievement considering the size. Though NI don't mention if Traktor Pro S4 will adopt the function, or whether the existing Traktor Scratch will adopt the Kontrol S4, it adds yet another feature for the outlay and could add another two decks of control. What's also worth mentioning is that the S4 will support time-coded vinyl and CD control 'in the near future'. What adds another level of self-containment to the S4 is the option of deck three and four inputs, one of which can be sent to the software to run through the effects or for resampling via Deck C or D or can be sent 'thru' to the outputs, a la any traditional mixer.Īnyone who raises their eyebrow at the price of the S4 should definitely keep this in mind as you also get an independent two-channel mixer for your dough.

As previously mentioned, the main outs are taken care of either by two balanced quarter-inch outputs or over unbalanced phono cable. Speaking of connections, the S4 boasts a hefty amount.

#TRAKTOR S3 VS S4 MK2 INSTALL#

That being said, you won't need an extra soundcard so once you've got the S4 in place, it's a simple case of going from the phono or quarter-inch outs to the install mixer.

Traktor s3 vs s4 mk2