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Kontrol S3 Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2019

Four-channel Traktor controller with dual jog wheels, eight RGB pads per deck, balanced master output and integrated audio interface.

Overview

Mixer channels
4
Built-in audio interface
Yes
Operation mode
Computer / mobile
Controller layout
Club / standard
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Standalone playback
No
Standalone mixer
No
DVS
No
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Specifications

Units:

“-” means no value is recorded. Conversions (≈) are approximate.

Software & operation

Official software support

Serato DJ

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
Yes (Lite)

Traktor

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

VirtualDJ

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

djay

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
-

Legacy controller: official support may be limited to older software versions and operating systems.

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Operation mode
Computer / mobile
Standalone playback
No
Built-in audio interface
Yes

Decks & mixer

Mixer channels
4
Deck control
4
Physical deck sections
2
Controller layout
Club / standard
Standalone mixer
No
DVS
No
Channel gain / trim knobs
Yes
EQ bands per channel
3
Hardware crossfader curve
No

Connections

Master output
  • 2 × XLR (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Booth output
  • 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
Headphones
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo
Microphone inputs
  • 1 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
Line / phono inputs
  • 1 × stereo RCA (line)
Aux input
None
Computer USB
  • 1 × USB-B
Dual-computer support
No
DMX output
No
Built-in speakers
No

Jog wheels & transport

Jog display
No
Jog display technology
No display
Feel / tension adjustment
No

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
8
Dedicated stems controls
No
Hardware FX
No
FX controls
  • Knobs / buttons

Display & media

Main display
No display
Touchscreen technology
No touchscreen
Media / storage
None
Network / wireless
None

Size & power

Width
544 mm
Depth
316 mm
Height
61.3 mm
Weight
3.2 kg
Power source
USB bus / AC adapter

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
48
Audio note
Balanced XLR main output: 111 dB dynamic range and 0.001% THD+N (NI specification).

Manual, firmware & drivers

User manual ↗ Firmware & drivers ↗

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