10/23/2023 0 Comments Traktor mk1The decks are now motorised, and this is the first DJ controller of this size to do so, and to drop the pretence that they’re real turntables – so no slipmats or pretend vinyl here, just jogwheels that look pretty standard – until you hit the “TT” button and they spin! It’s all very smooth and well executed.Įach deck also has a ring of LED light to show if it is “spinning” or not (whether it actually is physically or whether you’ve got it in static mode), and the LED light is either blue or orange, depending which of the two decks controllable from each deck you have active there are a pair of “deck select” buttons for each jogwheel. Let’s take a tour of the unit and point out some of those features… Decks and transport It has enough new stuff to keep you engaged, but it is a well thought out controller in the sense that it hasn’t got absolutely everything you can imagine on it – you get the sense of the designers working hard to magnify the features around Traktor’s traditional strengths, while stripping back those that may not be of huge interest to Traktor users. ![]() ![]() The decks are a little wider than those of the S4 Mk 1/2, with the mixer subsequently a bit narrower.Īnother big and good change is that the jogwheels are substantially larger, with the tempo faders having moved lower down the controller, out of their way.įrom the start, we found the Kontrol S4 Mk3 a lot of fun to use. This is the way the market has gone and we prefer it. One big change is that the decks are now laid out as if they were separates, as opposed to the mirror image layout of the previous unit. While it is still plastic, it is classier than the S4 Mk1/2 (the glossy surface of the mixer area is now the same muted matte as the deck areas) and feels well built. We always thought the size of the S4 Mk1 and 2 were about right for a controller of this type, and we think the same about this one. Read this next: The 5 Best Traktor Controllers For DJs The unit itself isn’t a great departure from the popular Kontrol S4 Mk2 before it, being roughly the same layout and size, so it fits in that space between smaller, budget controllers and the bigger units many manufacturers have around this price point: Big enough to be easy to use, not so big that it becomes hard to move around. The S4 Mk3 does away with the “mirror image” deck layout of previous versions. ![]() Setting up is handled easily enough by the software which recognises the Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk3 when plugged in, so once you’ve got power to it, plugged your powered speakers or amp and speakers into one of the main outputs on the back, and added your headphones via either the 1/8″ or 1/4″ sockets on the front, you’re ready to go. The unit comes in a polythene bag, and there’s an envelope containing a serial number for the software ( Traktor Pro 3) that you download from the Native Instruments website, handled via a manager app called Native Access. The (black) USB and transformer leads are in a box inside the main box. Note: The case fits only Mk1 and Mk2 versions of the Traktor Kontrol S4/S5.The Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk3 comes in a plain black box with simple labelling, and has black polystyrene inside, giving a feeling of class and quality from the start. This case has an additional feature which DJs will love – as well as carrying your gear in total safety, when you arrive at your gig it can quickly be turned into a rock-solid laptop stand as well as elevating the S4 or S5 unit to the level of industry-standard DJ hardware – making it a compact all in one solution that fits into any DJ booth. With soft padding on the inside and extremely tough and durable exterior, it is perfect for any mobile DJ. ![]() This rock solid road-tough case is designed especially to provide maximum protection to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 and S5. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike. For over 20 years, they have been at the forefront of musical innovation, inspiring and empowering music lovers with fully-integrated solutions for all musical styles and professions. Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based audio production and DJing.
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