The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2 is designed for DJs and electronic music performers that use Traktor DJ or Traktor Pro 2 software. The updated controller now features aircraft-grade aluminum jog wheel plates, improved fader reliability, RGB color coded buttons for visual feedback when triggering cue points, samples, and loops, as well as full support for the iPad and iPhone Traktor DJ application. The unit consists of a three components: a software controller that mirrors the control interface of Traktor Pro 2 DJ software, a 4-channel mixer plus loop recording with 3-band EQ, filter knobs, gain, and two FX sends per channel, and a Cirrus Logic AD/DA audio interface with 24-bit 96/kHz resolution. Controller Layout Mirrors the user interface of Traktor 2 Pro DJ software with knobs and backlit buttons for selecting tracks, mixing, and applying effects without having to touch the computer mouse or track pad Backlit RGB Buttons Provides visual feedback over cue points and samples that are easy to read in a dark club Master Section Features controls for main level output, a one push encoder for browsing and loading tracks, as well as snap and quant buttons for syncing audio to the master clock User Experience Provides 30 times more throughput compared to regular MIDI for precise fluid control of the DJ software Gain and FX Assign Provides gain controls for each deck and two FX assign buttons to route audio to the two effect sections on each channel Loop Recorder Enables recording loops from any channel or recording audio from the microphone input or master output. You can then overdub loops to build complex live mixes. A footswitch can be connected to control recording and overdubbing for hands free operation MIDI Interface Allows you to use the controller with any program that supports MIDI Jog Wheels Enables precise control of cueing and scratching due to touch detective aluminum top plate and silicone-damped braking system Customizable Functions Allows you to assign default hotcue settings, FX presets, or reassign Remix Deck functions to accommodate your unique playing style Faders Equipped with path limiters to ensure sharp attacks, the faders include dust covers to protect against long term wear. The controller also includes relative pitch faders to avoid sudden jumps in track tempo Beat Detection Automatically detects tempo and analyzes the waveform of a track with a beat grid to indicate transients, kicks, and snares to make mixing easier Mixer Section Provides 3-band EQ, reliable long-lasting faders, and the ability to blend the loop recorder as an additional channel in your mix Headphone Control Offers pre-listen cue buttons and headphone output with independent amplifier Audio Interface Features Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters with 24-bit/96 kHz resolution and hi-gain balanced 1/4" TRS outputs Looping Allows you to set loop lengths, Hot cue points, and layer samples in the deck slots for real-time remixing Remix Decks Provides 30 effects and allows you to re-arrange tracks with up to 64 loops or one shot samples per deck Mix Recorder Records your entire mix with a single click Loopmaster Content Includes 40 original loops and 10 full tracks that cover drums, bass, percussion and synth loops in dubstep, minimal, house, techno, and trance styles Filter Control Includes dedicated knobs for controlling effect filters Timecode Control Allows you to connect turntables or CDJ's for timecode control by purchasing Traktor Scratch Pro 2 Software and Timecode kit Remix Decks Allows you to utilize a Traktor Kontrol F1 Remix Deck with your main controller and then purchase complete tracks broken into beats and loops from providers such as Beatport and Whatpeopleplay.com among others Display Displays loop length, keylock, and master info Separate Booth Output Allows you to connect the controller to a DJ monitor separate from the main PA system Flux Features dedicated button for flux mode which allows you to jump around hotcues or add glitching effects and then resume playback at the correct point in the track iDevice Charging Charges your iPhone or iPad when connected provided the device has some initial battery life
