#Traktor s4 mk1 button replacement update#
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The Hardware Improvements The S4’s Motorized Jog Wheels No standalone mixer mode (but it is coming soon!).There was a light turning noise in TT mode on my test unit – apparently torque noise and not a sign of mechanical problems.Haptic Engine cue point features didn’t appear to be very game changing (in this version).Controls are closer together than my trusty S5, which has very generous spacing.My shoulders are hurting after a long DJ trip to Hawaii. Just edging over the limit of weight and size for traveling in a backpack.New button layout abandons previous workflows and adopts Pioneer DJ’s industry standard.For old S4/S8/S5/S2 owners, it will take getting used to the new placement of Shift, Pause, Play, Sync, etc.

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Mixer section and metering makes this feel and operate like a professional mixer.

New style looks really clean and professional.New cue point section makes sense, is easy to use.Jog wheels significantly better than previous models, and blow touch strips away for beat matching.Sound is much better, updated DAC really shines, headphone out louder, clearer.Good Stuff: What I Love About The New S4: Most will probably welcome the changes, while Kontrol traditionalists may want to stick with their older models. Instead, the design aims for a bold new “pro” direction, focused on mixing, industry standard workflows, and DJ fundamentals. The designers have also completely re-thought the interface of the new S4, abandoning many of the designs from previous Kontrol units. The S4 MK3 has a fabulous motorized platter with adjustable tension and – a first for the industry – haptic feedback. If this was an industry trend, the tide is turning back, and NI seems to have thrown their lot in with spinning jog crowd. Native Instruments famously tried to replace the jog wheel on the S8 and S5, offering more buttons, screens, and space instead. These changes and more bring this Traktor controller more in line with current industry standards, making it a solid choice for most DJs.

#Traktor s4 mk1 button replacement update#

In almost every case, the changes seem to be for the better – although they take some getting used to. The controller also makes it realistic to use Remix and Stem Decks with limited controls and a fun new feature that will bring basic sequencing to most DJ sets.įinally, with a big quality update to the sound card and internal audio summing model, you will also probably notice a nice improvement to sound quality. NI has also done a radical facelift on this version, completely re-thinking the layout, design language, and functionality. The S4 honors the turntable legacy with high performance spinning platters that work surprisingly well with limited weight and size – most spinning platter controllers are much larger and heavier. It has has taken all the learning from their last five large controllers and condensed it into one go-to flagship operation. Overall, the new S4 feels like a very mature offering from Native Instruments. The interface, design, and workflow has been updated to reflect modern, professional DJ standards and aesthetics with 2018 build quality that is a noticeable bump up for the Traktor Kontrol line.There is a significantly updated sound card that delivers notable improvements.The anticipate cue point “feel” was less exciting.

The haptic system delivers remarkable turntable performance that blows other spinning wheels out of the water and feels like a real turntable.

The latest Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 brings a lot of new benefits to the table, and may just be the best DJ offering NI has made in a long time. Now, all of us may have to seriously consider updating our gear. It’s not surprising that a legion of Traktor DJs have stuck with their faithful controllers, forgoing newer updates offered by Native Instruments. What would it take to get me to switch primary controllers yet again? A lot, given the hassle of learning new layouts and interfaces, not to mention the costs of buying a new product itself.