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Kontrol S5

Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2015

Four-channel Traktor controller with two color displays, touch strips, Remix/Stem deck controls and a 24-bit audio interface.

Overview

Mixer channels
4
Built-in audio interface
Yes
Operation mode
Computer
Controller layout
Club / standard
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Standalone playback
No
Standalone mixer
No
DVS
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
No
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 × 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 × 6.35 mm TRS
Line / phono inputs
None
Aux input
  • 1 × stereo RCA
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

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
8
Velocity-sensitive pads
No
Pad backlighting
RGB
Dedicated stems controls
No
Hardware FX
No
FX controls
  • Knobs / buttons

Display & media

Main display
Color
Main display size
≈ 109 mm
Touchscreen
No
Touchscreen technology
No touchscreen
Media / storage
None
Network / wireless
None

Size & power

Width
500 mm
Depth
322 mm
Height
66 mm
Weight
3.7 kg
Power source
AC adapter

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
48

Manual & support

User manual ↗ Support & downloads ↗

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