I wouldn't buy one of these myself, but when I used it in a store, It felt SOOOO good!!! The jogs feel amazing too bad my laptop is dying though so I'm saving for an xdj r1 but for anyone who is wondering if they should buy this, do it.
Hi thanks for the review. I have one question.. Could i use the Kontrol S4 MK2 as a standalone mixer without the need to hook up my laptop and traktor pro software. It may sound a strange question but sometimes i like to go back to the old school and just mix with my vinyl collection using my two decks (and the controller) without the need to hook up to my laptop and use software etc. Then on other occasions if i want to bring in some of my digital music content as well as my vinyl i would want to hook up my two decks as well as connect to traktor pro all through the controller. Are both these options available with the Kontrol S4 MK2 or do you also need to hook it to the laptop and traktor software? Thanks
I wanted to know how to do this for myself. I already have my Ipad, but I need to know which camo to buy to make the connection from my Ipad to the controller. 2. I also wanted to know if I need to install any map or program on the ipad to recognize the controller.
I have this exact deck and app and cable for iPhone 5se but it is not allowing me to play with it it's only playing the music ? Touching knobs is doing nothing, please help me I usually use laptop and is fine but I downloaded traktor dj app and inserted cable .
Did they redesign the internal sound card or is it exactly the same as in the previous model? For those of us not interested in iPad and iPhone integration what are the real benefits of buying the new model if you have a MK 1? RGB pads is an obvious difference but one could purchase an additional NI device to add those.
Hi, I brought a S4 MK2, and do inital setup, usb connected. after pressing power botton, the demo lights up and gone , after that no any signs of lights or even led screen display, I tried to put the power plug and the same. please advise.
thanks for the reply, yes I solved it already, Software should be installed properly and it should be open so that all systems in the hardware will activate. it is fully digital.
I currently starting to study the mixer's behavior and function and im following some tutorials in youtube. if you have some easy guide on remix control functions, techniques and shortcut please advise.
Hey Irshaad! If you haven't sorted out the triggering of 5-8 yet, this might help: www.digitaldjtips.com/topic/accessing-hot-cue-points-5-to-8-in-traktor/
What about the power and the quality of the signal for the speakers? Is it much worse than the controllers that have xlr cables, as the s% or s8, in your opinion?
please help me, I'm new at this, I have a traktor s4 mk2: I ripped over 100 songs directly from the CD to a flashdrive then I took the flashdrive and played it in my car and all songs were great, clear and no glitches/scratches/skips, played the songs on my laptop which is associated with my traktor and still no problems, songs were fine. So I downloaded the songs from flashdrive to my laptop desktop, so of course now my traktor can find the songs. But when my traktor finds them they all come out with breaks in all 100 song every 1 to 3 seconds. I know there is nothing wrong with the songs or how I downloaded them or the source however I think my setting on my traktor are wrong and cant analyze the songs properly, can you help my fix this problem? I used Power2Go to rip the Audio from D:/ (CD/DVD compartment) to E:/ (flashdrive). The format settings on Power2Go is: WMA the Quality says 96000bps(5 min(s)=3.51mb). Based on these settings what should I be inputting in my traktor s4 mk2 to get my songs to come out properly?
Hi there. First of all, it is recommended to rip the CD audio uncompressed. This will maintain the quality. Try ripping as 320kbps MP3 and see if that changes anything. As far as the analysis in Traktor goes, I can't think of anything that might go wrong. Do you have any effects accidentally switched on during playback? Is your computer lagging during playback? This can be checked on the "LOAD" bar at the top.
Thank you so much for your reply. I went to Guitar Center and the high tech pro told me what the problem was: I was downloading my songs using the wrong format. On Power2go I should have selected WAV or MP3 instead of WMA. I re-downloaded all my songs using WAV and they all came out clear and beautiful through the traktor. The traktor setting is still at 44100, its just that my traktor cant read WMA songs. Only WAV or MP3 should be used. Just thought id share the knowledge I learned.
+Ersin Shen Unfortunately no, just the MkII as mentioned. Here's our full review of that controller: www.digitaldjtips.com/2013/10/review-video-traktor-kontrol-s4-mk2/
+Mike C Here's a page from Native Instruments that describes how to do so: www.native-instruments.com/en/support/knowledge-base/show/1100/how-to-connect-your-ni-controller-audio-interface-to-an-ios-device/ Hope this helps! :)
A pretty useless release i'd say. It's not like they weren't making $ from the F1, S2, S4, X1, why bother releasing this version of the S4 when 1. Whats so special about having an aliminium plate for the jogwell as opposed to the previous? Will it make you scratch better? 2. RBB pads, nothing much except adding color which really just uselss and a 'filler' just so this model matches the F1 and X1 Mk2. It is no better or no more responsive than the previous model... tbc
Check out the full review at Digital DJ Tips Dot Com for more detail on all new features, however the soundcard seems to be the same as before...
The whole "Traktor DJ" software runs on the iPad, or alternatively you can use the full "S4 with Traktor Pro" - the computer version of the software
I wouldn't buy one of these myself, but when I used it in a store, It felt SOOOO good!!! The jogs feel amazing too bad my laptop is dying though so I'm saving for an xdj r1 but for anyone who is wondering if they should buy this, do it.
It's "Move Me (Alternative Mix)" By Mood II Swing - classic house jam!
It seems to be the same sound card, although I have never experienced popping issues
Check out the full review at Digital DJ Tips Dot Com, I go into plenty of detail about the S4
Yep, extra channels and more cue buttons and control over Remix Decks
They already have quite significantly but could well go down more, as long as there's any left!
pleasure!
This actually looks better than using the traktor full software !!!
M1NDSET STUDIO 😁
Im going to buy a dj controller, im a beginner what do you recomend. I want a controler who has sampler mode suggestions please!
Both Traktor DJ and Traktor Pro 2 have Flux mode.
You can only control the 3rd and 4th decks when using Traktor Pro on a computer. Check out the full review at Digital DJ Tips Dot Com.
hi, I just recieved my MK2 and I use Windows. When I set a loop and want to slice, it just exists from loop. did I set up something wrong?
Hows the build quality on the mk2? compared to the mk1(starting to sound like technics now ). Is it solid?
What do you suggest...
Numark NS6 or Native Instruments S4 mkII
Ignacio Varas Traktor its better
great review,i use vdj and serato.im looking for a new controller.however i find tracktor hard work.i love the look of the MK2.
It's pretty similar
Hi thanks for the review. I have one question..
Could i use the Kontrol S4 MK2 as a standalone mixer without the need to hook up my laptop and traktor pro software.
It may sound a strange question but sometimes i like to go back to the old school and just mix with my vinyl collection using my two decks (and the controller) without the need to hook up to my laptop and use software etc.
Then on other occasions if i want to bring in some of my digital music content as well as my vinyl i would want to hook up my two decks as well as connect to traktor pro all through the controller.
Are both these options available with the Kontrol S4 MK2 or do you also need to hook it to the laptop and traktor software?
Thanks
how do the wheels feel? are they just metal plates stuck on with the same clips? what about the knobs? please speak more about the feel and build...
I wanted to know how to do this for myself.
I already have my Ipad, but I need to know which camo to buy to make the connection from my Ipad to the controller.
2. I also wanted to know if I need to install any map or program on the ipad to recognize the controller.
I have this exact deck and app and cable for iPhone 5se but it is not allowing me to play with it it's only playing the music ? Touching knobs is doing nothing, please help me I usually use laptop and is fine but I downloaded traktor dj app and inserted cable .
Did they redesign the internal sound card or is it exactly the same as in the previous model? For those of us not interested in iPad and iPhone integration what are the real benefits of buying the new model if you have a MK 1? RGB pads is an obvious difference but one could purchase an additional NI device to add those.
And what ca le do you need to connect it with your ipad? Can you just use your cable to charge your ipad?
Do you need to connect the s4 mk2 to a laptop also when you use it with the ipad/iphone or does the whole traktor software run on the iphone/ipad?
it's takes all shapes and sizes I suppose!
how do i activate loop slice!!!???
Is the traktor dj App compatible with both s4 or only with the mk2????
On the iPad is iOS 6 - on the IPhone is iOS 7
can all 4 decks can be used on s4 with ios app?
How's the built in sound card compared to the original S4? The original has some popping issues.
is the cross fader sharper than the sx ?
What's the song on the iphone? The first song played during the iphone demo. THANKS!
Is there a curve control on the cross fader?
Hi, I brought a S4 MK2, and do inital setup, usb connected. after pressing power botton, the demo lights up and gone , after that no any signs of lights or even led screen display, I tried to put the power plug and the same. please advise.
Hey Angelo, sorry you're having trouble - is the software open on your device when you do this?
thanks for the reply, yes I solved it already, Software should be installed properly and it should be open so that all systems in the hardware will activate. it is fully digital.
I currently starting to study the mixer's behavior and function and im following some tutorials in youtube. if you have some easy guide on remix control functions, techniques and shortcut please advise.
Angelo De Leon I'm having this exact issue , the knobs are having no effect at all. What software / how did u go about updating it ? Ios or traktor ?
Digital DJ Tips is this the iPhone software or traktor software ??
how to control 3rd and 4th deck since Traktor for iPhone only have 2 decks ?
Hi I got new ipad with small jack(5gen)
which cable should I get to connect with s4 mk2
From memory, a Lightning to USB-B should do it.
what's the differences between this and the s2, just the 2 extra channels?
Thanks! Great review
will the price on the older versions go down
How do you trigger cue points 5-8?
Hey Irshaad! If you haven't sorted out the triggering of 5-8 yet, this might help: www.digitaldjtips.com/topic/accessing-hot-cue-points-5-to-8-in-traktor/
what software is this if not full?
It's Traktor DJ :)
no way of doing this in scratch pro is there?
What about the power and the quality of the signal for the speakers? Is it much worse than the controllers that have xlr cables, as the s% or s8, in your opinion?
+Video Kallui Decent - It has a 24-bit/96 kHz sound card, though with that said, some people have reported audio issues using USB bus power.
Thanx!!
+Video Kallui You're welcome :)
So is it far better using it with a laptop, talking bout the security to finish a gig with no troubles?
Does this work on the first S4?
What version of iOS do you have installed?
how do u connect the ipad or iphone to the s4? is it just possible with the new s4 or can i connect them with the old s4 ??? u know what i mean?
just get a ipod to micro usb or whatever the pc conection is in the back and load up traktor its that simple
You Must take cable !for iPad ! it's in coplecte
It's only possible on the MKII S4. (The new one).
thats a good point,you would like to think it will drop down in price.
what do you do if its broken,and you don't know how to fix,broken meaning physically
please help me, I'm new at this, I have a traktor s4 mk2: I ripped over 100 songs directly from the CD to a flashdrive then I took the flashdrive and played it in my car and all songs were great, clear and no glitches/scratches/skips, played the songs on my laptop which is associated with my traktor and still no problems, songs were fine. So I downloaded the songs from flashdrive to my laptop desktop, so of course now my traktor can find the songs. But when my traktor finds them they all come out with breaks in all 100 song every 1 to 3 seconds. I know there is nothing wrong with the songs or how I downloaded them or the source however I think my setting on my traktor are wrong and cant analyze the songs properly, can you help my fix this problem? I used Power2Go to rip the Audio from D:/ (CD/DVD compartment) to E:/ (flashdrive). The format settings on Power2Go is: WMA the Quality says 96000bps(5 min(s)=3.51mb). Based on these settings what should I be inputting in my traktor s4 mk2 to get my songs to come out properly?
Hi there. First of all, it is recommended to rip the CD audio uncompressed. This will maintain the quality. Try ripping as 320kbps MP3 and see if that changes anything. As far as the analysis in Traktor goes, I can't think of anything that might go wrong. Do you have any effects accidentally switched on during playback? Is your computer lagging during playback? This can be checked on the "LOAD" bar at the top.
Thank you so much for your reply. I went to Guitar Center and the high tech pro told me what the problem was: I was downloading my songs using the wrong format. On Power2go I should have selected WAV or MP3 instead of WMA. I re-downloaded all my songs using WAV and they all came out clear and beautiful through the traktor. The traktor setting is still at 44100, its just that my traktor cant read WMA songs. Only WAV or MP3 should be used. Just thought id share the knowledge I learned.
Can I use an ipad with Traktor Kontrol S4 First Generation?
+Ersin Shen No my friend. Only MKII.
+Ersin Shen Unfortunately no, just the MkII as mentioned. Here's our full review of that controller: www.digitaldjtips.com/2013/10/review-video-traktor-kontrol-s4-mk2/
does this also work with android?
Unfortunately Traktor DJ is iOS only
Is this a stand alone mixer that I can use with cdjs without computer?
+Video Kallui The S4 Mk2 isn't a standalone unfortunately
ook thanx!!
+Mark Collins You can use it with Traktor Scratch Pro and DVS but you'll need to use it with a computer still :)
Thanx!!!
How do you connect the ipad mini to the s4?
+Mike C Here's a page from Native Instruments that describes how to do so: www.native-instruments.com/en/support/knowledge-base/show/1100/how-to-connect-your-ni-controller-audio-interface-to-an-ios-device/
Hope this helps! :)
Does it work with iOS 8?
Ya, as long as you update the Traktor App it'll work fine with any iOS
How do you load onto dj traktor ipad please (noob) 😎😊
You need music ON your iPad (it won't work with music in the cloud)
Whats that last tune?
+Dan Sammons grab her - disclousure, if you didnt get it yet :D
A pretty useless release i'd say. It's not like they weren't making $ from the F1, S2, S4, X1, why bother releasing this version of the S4 when
1. Whats so special about having an aliminium plate for the jogwell as opposed to the previous? Will it make you scratch better?
2. RBB pads, nothing much except adding color which really just uselss and a 'filler' just so this model matches the F1 and X1 Mk2. It is no better or no more responsive than the previous model... tbc
i personally do not like how this is based around using IOS
It's not based around
It works in traktor full software or iOS
I've used only iOS and I'm thinking this looks better and is easier to pick up and go
almost all novelty additions. almost all terrible dj.