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Kontrol S4 MK1 Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2010

Original four-channel Traktor controller with two jog wheels, integrated audio interface, loop recorder and external line/phono inputs.

Overview

Mixer channels
4
Built-in audio interface
Yes
Operation mode
Computer
Controller layout
Club / standard
Jog / platter type
Mechanical
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Standalone playback
No
Standalone mixer
No
Traktor

Specifications

Units:

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

Software & operation

Official software support

Traktor

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

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

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Operation mode
Computer
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
Yes Traktor timecode control supported.
Channel gain / trim knobs
Yes
EQ bands per channel
3
Hardware crossfader curve
No

Connections

Master output
  • 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Booth output
None
Headphones
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
Microphone inputs
  • 1 × 6.35 mm TS
Line / phono inputs
  • 2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)
Aux input
None
Computer USB
  • 1 × USB-B
Dual-computer support
No
DMX output
No
Connection exceptions
MIC input shares channel D with IN 3/4: plugging in a microphone deactivates IN 3/4.

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter type
Mechanical
Jog display
No
Jog display technology
No display

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
4
Pad backlighting
Multicolor (type unspecified)
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
≈ 500 mm
Depth
≈ 322 mm
Height
≈ 52 mm
Weight
3.4 kg
Power source
USB bus / AC adapter Supplied 9 V PSU recommended; on USB bus power headphone level is lower and LEDs dimmer.

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
96
Frequency response
20 Hz–40 kHz (±1 dB)
Audio note
Line outputs: SNR (weighted) 99.5 (printed as dBu), THD+N 0.01 %, dynamic range 105; no USB-master THD published.

Notable included items

Notable included items
  • USB cable
  • AC adapter
  • Traktor Pro S4 license

Manual, firmware & drivers

Firmware & drivers ↗

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