Kontrol S4 MK3

Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2018

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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:

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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.

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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: Yes
DVS: Yes DVS natively supported via Traktor Pro 3
Channel gain / trim knobs: Yes
EQ bands per channel: 3
Per-channel filter: Yes
User-replaceable crossfader: Yes
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 / platter diameter: ≈ 140 mm
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.
Tempo fader length: 60 mm

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
Main display size: ≈ 51 mm
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): 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 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 & support

User manual ↗ Support & downloads ↗

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