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. 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.Availability: Now in the DJTT store now (In stock and shipping!).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.
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