Native Instruments

Kontrol S4 MK2

Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2013

Second-generation four-channel Traktor controller with integrated audio, aluminum-top jog wheels, RGB cue/remix controls and external line/phono inputs.

Overview

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

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)

VirtualDJ

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

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
Per-channel filter
Yes
User-replaceable crossfader
No
Hardware crossfader curve
No

Connections

Master output
  • 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Booth output
  • 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
Headphones
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
Microphone inputs
  • 1 × 6.35 mm TRS
Line / phono inputs
  • 2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)
Aux input
None
Computer USB
  • 1 × USB-B
Dual-computer support
No
DMX output
No
Built-in speakers
No
Connection exceptions
Features a dedicated iOS 30-pin/Lightning port for iPad/iPhone Traktor DJ integration.

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter type
Capacitive-touch
Jog / platter diameter
94 mm
Jog display
No
Jog display technology
No display
Feel / tension adjustment
No

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
4
Velocity-sensitive pads
No
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

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96

Manual & support

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