Native Instruments S4 TRAKTOR KONTROL MK3 4-Channel DJ Controller with Haptic Drive

Native Instruments S4 TRAKTOR KONTROL MK3 Overview

Professional DJs and performing electronic musicians looking for cutting-edge DJ performance platform should check out the Native Instruments S4 TRAKTOR KONTROL MK3, an advanced DJ controller that includes Traktor Pro 3 and features large motorized jog wheels with haptic feedback, as well as three modes of operation: Turntable, Jog, and Beatgrid. An RGB LED ring surrounds each jog wheel to visualize deck rotation in jog and turntable modes, and for track tempo and deck selection (A and B in blue, C and D in orange).

Other improvements include two high-resolution color displays for each deck, which show track ID, key and tempo, transport data, waveform strip with track position, phase meter, loop length, and state, as well as control for Remix and Stem decks. The Native Instruments S4 TRAKTOR KONTROL MK3 mixer layout is designed after popular club DJ mixers and features long-life carbon faders, a dedicated cue section, and an adjustable crossfader curve. The 16 RGB pads are used for triggering hotcues, loops, or samples. The mixer FX now include instant one-knob effects and filters on each channel. Choose from 8 FX and 3 filter types in addition to TRAKTOR deck effects.

A New Club Classic

For years, the Native Instruments S4 TRAKTOR KONTROL MK3 has brought TRAKTOR’s club heritage wherever DJs want. The latest generation goes one step further, combining a tried and tested workflow with new, innovative ways to mix on four decks—Haptic Drive jog wheels, mixer FX, and more, bring you even closer to the crowd and your music.

Haptic Drive: The Jog Wheel Reinvented

Haptic Drive gives you a new kind of feedback on touch-sensitive, motorized jog wheels. Change the torque and start/stop times to suit any DJ style—whether you’re a laid-back beatmatcher or backspin aficionado. Get closer to your music in three modes—Tuntable Mode, Jog Mode, and Beatgrid Adjust Mode.

• Cue points and loops click as you scroll past them with the jog wheels
• Spin the deck to the next cue point to line up tracks in a second
• Spend less time looking at the screen and more time reading the dancefloor

Three Modes: Mix with More

Spinning jog wheels in Turntable Mode let you nudge and scratch like you would with vinyl. Or, use classic Jog Mode for spin-to-nudge response. Because you feel loops and cue points as you scroll past them, you can line up tracks in a second and let your fingers do the mixing. Beatgrid Adjust Mode lets you adjust the track’s beatgrid on the fly, so you’re always in sync.

Turntable Mode

• Motorized jog wheels spin according to track tempo and deck behavior
• Nudge records and slow them down using the rim of the jog wheel while mixing, for an old-school turntable feel
• Ride the touch-sensitive top plate slipmat-style, or spin the deck back for peak-time rewinds

Classic Jog Mode

• Traditional spin-to-nudge jog wheel behavior that speeds up or slows down the deck
• RGB light ring indicates deck spin—see how fast tracks are playing, and how you’re manipulating them
• Haptic feedback means you can mix in one track while quickly finding cue points or loops on the next

RGB Light Rings: Your Sound, Surrounded

Native Instruments S4 TRAKTOR KONTROL MK3 RGB light rings around each jog wheel deliver quick, responsive tempo, and nudging visualization on each deck. DJs using four decks can stay on track with jog wheel color-coding, and track-end warnings make sure you’re never caught out.

New Mixer FX: Your One-Touch Secret Weapon

A good DJ set isn’t just about a thoughtful selection of tracks, but what happens between them. With the new Mixer FX, you can use just one knob to create instant buildups, breakdowns, and high-energy transitions to give the crowd a workout. Choose from eight effects and three smooth filters—from a tripped-out time gate, to delays, huge reverbs, and more. Use them either on their own or in combination with the usual TRAKTOR Deck FX for fun ways to shift your sound.

Color Displays: All Hands on Deck

Native Instruments S4 TRAKTOR KONTROL MK3 Two high-resolution displays keep your eyes on the mix as well as your ears. Easily see tempo, looping, track time, and waveform information, as well as Stem and Remix deck components. Open up a big filter and cut the bass before switching decks and dropping a new kick, without looking anywhere else. Control Stems and samples directly with dedicated controls, and access powerful software tools at your fingertips.

Hard to Break: Carbon Protect Faders

Upside-down carbon strips in our revised fader design means better protection from liquids, dust, and other substances, because debris no longer falls onto the conductive carbon surface. It’s a simple trick that makes a big difference to fader durability—especially in a world of DJ-booth drinks and packed dancefloors.

All You Need: Expanded Connectivity

The Native Instruments S4 TRAKTOR KONTROL MK3 is equipped with an integrated club-grade 24-bit / 96-kHz audio interface with external input options on every channel. For hybrid wizards, connect turntables with drum machines and synths, or with anything else to push the boundaries of your mix. When connected to TRAKTOR PRO 3, the software adds headroom to the signal, before Native Instruments S4 TRAKTOR KONTROL MK3 gives it an analog boost, meaning better sound at club levels. Without a computer, the S4 can alternatively be used to mix external audio sources.

Pro Layout: Instant Access in the Thick of the Mix

Work within a layout that’s second nature. Trigger loops and samples, manipulate effects, and load tracks with dedicated controls. Blend your chops and cuts across four channels with super durable Carbon Protect faders. Adjust the crossfader curve and choose from different mixer EQ models to tailor everything to your own DJ style.

Stay on Track: Color-Coded Deck Visualizations

Get your essential transport, deck, and tempo visualization at a glance, with adaptive RGB light rings on each deck. Make sure you’re stopping the right track with different color coding when mixing on four channels. See which jog-wheel mode you’re using and get real-time feedback on how much you’re nudging or stalling the deck.

Pattern Recorder: Sequence Samples

Lay it on thick. Hit the record button on the Native Instruments S4 TRAKTOR KONTROL MK3 while using a Remix Deck, and punch in a 16-step pattern using the RGB pads, with up to four one-shot samples. Swap parts, mute them, or overwrite the sequence in the heat of the moment. Because they’re quantized, your spontaneous creations will always be in sync.

Traktor Pro 3: Crafted to Perform

Audio-engine improvements and a redesigned user interface make TRAKTOR PRO 3 the best-sounding and most powerful version yet. Dig into extensive reediting and mixing possibilities with loops, Hotcues, Flux Mode, samples, beat-syncing, and the industry’s largest FX suite—for easy experimentation and soundscape creation.

• Four Decks: Mix tracks, live inputs, Remix decks, Stems, and loops on up to four decks to create a unique sound.
• Tempo Sync: Automatic beatgrids and beat matching keep everything in sync, giving you more time to get creative in your mix.
• Cueing: Jump between breaks and drops, or mix in a track from exactly where you want.
• Looping: Trigger loops for extended mixes, track manipulation, and reedits.
• Flux Mode: Get confident with chops, stops, and backspins, without losing your position on a track.
• FX Suite: From sweeping filters to dubbed-out delays: build atmosphere with over 40 beat-synced effects in endless combinations.
• Mixer FX: Easily create huge drops, dramatic buildups, and smooth transitions with dedicated one-knob FX.
• Customizable Layout: See only the tools you need for your own DJ style with a flexible user interface.

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