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Native Instruments Kontrol S4 MK2 vs. Native Instruments Kontrol S4 MK3

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Native Instruments Kontrol S4 MK2

Native Instruments Kontrol S4 MK3

Overview

Mixer channels

Kontrol S4 MK2: 4
Kontrol S4 MK3: 4

Built-in audio interface

Kontrol S4 MK2: Yes
Kontrol S4 MK3: Yes

Operation mode

Kontrol S4 MK2: Computer
Kontrol S4 MK3: Computer

Controller layout

Kontrol S4 MK2: Club / standard
Kontrol S4 MK3: Club / standard

Jog / platter type

Kontrol S4 MK2: Capacitive-touch
Kontrol S4 MK3: Motorized platter

Master output class

Kontrol S4 MK2: Balanced + unbalanced
Kontrol S4 MK3: Balanced + unbalanced

Standalone playback

Kontrol S4 MK2: No
Kontrol S4 MK3: No

Standalone mixer

Kontrol S4 MK2: No
Kontrol S4 MK3: Yes

Software & operation

Official software support

Native Instruments Kontrol S4 MK2

Traktor

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: -
Included license: Yes (Pro)

VirtualDJ

Official support: Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock: -

Native Instruments Kontrol S4 MK3

Traktor

Official support: Yes
Hardware unlock: -
Included license: Yes (Pro)

Shipped with Traktor Pro 3 at launch; NI’s current product page lists Traktor Pro 4. The included version depends on when the unit was sold.

Decks & mixer

Deck control

Kontrol S4 MK2: 4
Kontrol S4 MK3: 4

Physical deck sections

Kontrol S4 MK2: 2
Kontrol S4 MK3: 2

DVS

Kontrol S4 MK2: Yes Traktor timecode control supported.
Kontrol S4 MK3: Yes DVS natively supported via Traktor Pro 3

Channel gain / trim knobs

Kontrol S4 MK2: Yes
Kontrol S4 MK3: Yes

EQ bands per channel

Kontrol S4 MK2: 3
Kontrol S4 MK3: 3

Per-channel filter

Kontrol S4 MK2: Yes
Kontrol S4 MK3: Yes

User-replaceable crossfader

Kontrol S4 MK2: No
Kontrol S4 MK3: Yes

Hardware crossfader curve

Kontrol S4 MK2: No
Kontrol S4 MK3: Yes

Connections

Master output

Kontrol S4 MK2: 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
2 × RCA (unbalanced)
Kontrol S4 MK3: 2 × XLR (balanced)
2 × RCA (unbalanced)

Booth output

Kontrol S4 MK2: 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
Kontrol S4 MK3: 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)

Headphones

Kontrol S4 MK2: 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
Kontrol S4 MK3: 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
1 × 3.5 mm stereo

Microphone inputs

Kontrol S4 MK2: 1 × 6.35 mm TRS
Kontrol S4 MK3: 1 × XLR
1 × 6.35 mm (contacts unspecified)

Line / phono inputs

Kontrol S4 MK2: 2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)
Kontrol S4 MK3: 2 × stereo RCA (line)
2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)

Aux input

Kontrol S4 MK2: None
Kontrol S4 MK3: None

Computer USB

Kontrol S4 MK2: 1 × USB-B
Kontrol S4 MK3: 1 × USB-B

Dual-computer support

Kontrol S4 MK2: No
Kontrol S4 MK3: No

DMX output

Kontrol S4 MK2: No
Kontrol S4 MK3: No

Built-in speakers

Kontrol S4 MK2: No
Kontrol S4 MK3: No

Connection exceptions

Kontrol S4 MK2: Features a dedicated iOS 30-pin/Lightning port for iPad/iPhone Traktor DJ integration.
Kontrol S4 MK3: Additional USB-A hub port is for peripherals, not a second computer or standalone music storage.

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter diameter

Kontrol S4 MK2: 94 mm lower numeric value
Kontrol S4 MK3: ≈ 140 mm higher numeric value

Jog display

Kontrol S4 MK2: No
Kontrol S4 MK3: No

Jog display technology

Kontrol S4 MK2: No display
Kontrol S4 MK3: No display

Feel / tension adjustment

Kontrol S4 MK2: No
Kontrol S4 MK3: Yes

Torque adjustment

Kontrol S4 MK2: Not applicable
Kontrol S4 MK3: Yes

Jog notes

Kontrol S4 MK2: -
Kontrol S4 MK3: Haptic cue/loop feedback; motorized Turntable mode and non-spinning Jog mode.

Tempo fader length

Kontrol S4 MK2: -
Kontrol S4 MK3: 60 mm

Performance & FX

Pads per deck

Kontrol S4 MK2: 4 lower numeric value
Kontrol S4 MK3: 8 higher numeric value

Velocity-sensitive pads

Kontrol S4 MK2: No
Kontrol S4 MK3: No

Pad backlighting

Kontrol S4 MK2: Multicolor (type unspecified)
Kontrol S4 MK3: RGB

Dedicated stems controls

Kontrol S4 MK2: No
Kontrol S4 MK3: Yes

Hardware FX

Kontrol S4 MK2: No
Kontrol S4 MK3: Yes

FX controls

Kontrol S4 MK2: Knobs / buttons
Kontrol S4 MK3: Knobs / buttons

Extra features

Kontrol S4 MK2: -
Kontrol S4 MK3: Haptic Drive
Hardware filter in standalone mixer mode

Display & media

Main display

Kontrol S4 MK2: No display
Kontrol S4 MK3: Color

Main display size

Kontrol S4 MK2: -
Kontrol S4 MK3: ≈ 51 mm

Touchscreen

Kontrol S4 MK2: Not applicable
Kontrol S4 MK3: No

Touchscreen technology

Kontrol S4 MK2: No touchscreen
Kontrol S4 MK3: No touchscreen

Media / storage

Kontrol S4 MK2: None
Kontrol S4 MK3: None

Network / wireless

Kontrol S4 MK2: None
Kontrol S4 MK3: None

Size & power

Width

Kontrol S4 MK2: 500 mm lower numeric value
Kontrol S4 MK3: 542 mm higher numeric value

Depth

Kontrol S4 MK2: 322 mm lower numeric value
Kontrol S4 MK3: 339 mm higher numeric value

Height

Kontrol S4 MK2: 52 mm lower numeric value
Kontrol S4 MK3: 60.5 mm higher numeric value

Weight

Kontrol S4 MK2: 3.4 kg lower numeric value
Kontrol S4 MK3: 4.3 kg higher numeric value

Power source

Kontrol S4 MK2: USB bus / AC adapter
Kontrol S4 MK3: AC adapter

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)

Kontrol S4 MK2: 24
Kontrol S4 MK3: 24

Sample rate (kHz)

Kontrol S4 MK2: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96
Kontrol S4 MK3: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96

Frequency response

Kontrol S4 MK2: -
Kontrol S4 MK3: 20 Hz–20 kHz

Audio note

Kontrol S4 MK2: -
Kontrol S4 MK3: XLR/booth response. Published 110 dB is DNR, not SNR; 0.001% is THD+N, not USB master THD.

Notable included items

Notable included items

Kontrol S4 MK2: -
Kontrol S4 MK3: USB cable
AC adapter
Traktor Pro 3 license

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