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Kontrol S4 MK3 Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2018

Four-channel Traktor controller with motorized Haptic Drive jog wheels, two color displays, DVS support, and standalone external mixing.

Overview

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

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.

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

About software support & licenses →

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
Yes
DVS
Yes
Channel gain / trim knobs
Yes
EQ bands per channel
3
Hardware crossfader curve
Yes

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
  • 1 × 6.35 mm (contacts unspecified)
Line / phono inputs
  • 2 × stereo RCA (line)
  • 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
Additional USB-A hub port is for peripherals, not a second computer or standalone music storage.

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter type
Motorized platter
Jog display
No
Jog display technology
No display
Feel / tension adjustment
Yes
Torque adjustment
Yes
Jog notes
Haptic cue/loop feedback; motorized Turntable mode and non-spinning Jog mode.

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
8
Velocity-sensitive pads
No
Pad backlighting
RGB
Dedicated stems controls
Yes
Hardware FX
Yes
FX controls
  • Knobs / buttons
Extra features
  • Haptic Drive
  • Hardware filter in standalone mixer mode

Display & media

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

Size & power

Width
542 mm
Depth
339 mm
Height
60.5 mm
Weight
4.3 kg
Power source
AC adapter

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
96
Frequency response
20 Hz–20 kHz
Audio note
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
  • USB cable
  • AC adapter
  • Traktor Pro 3 license

Manual, firmware & drivers

User manual ↗ Firmware & drivers ↗

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