Very Very good tutorial ... congrats .. you already know the points you wanna mention , you dont have any problems expressing yourself and even a begginer will have no problem understanding you !!! :D
@johell667 What do you expect? Its a software emulation, not an analog mixer. However I have made feature requests to improve on the internal mixer. Stay tuned! Just a tip though - the lower the latency you can run the software at, the more it feels like a real mixer. - Endo
@lcassidy4 on the top right of the window theres a scroll bar that says essential, extended, browser, and mixer. the most detailed is the mixer layout
Hi Guys,I am new to digital stuff but very keen on this S4 - actually dying to get one. Any ideas on hooking up my two Stanton T92 USB turntables to this controller? I want to combine my old school feel with the new age. Looking forward to an abundance of feedback from you smart folk.
@WCaptainCohn NI sells an update for S4 users who wish to use timecode control with the S4. Then you can plug in your turntables into the S4 and use timecode vinyl to control your decks.
@Pl4sm0 I got one of them on ebay, and the other was a gift from DJ Richie Santana from NYC. However the ones on ebay are all sold out unfortunately. Let me (and everyone else) know if you find some good ones online because there are a lot of people asking about these!
@ElMaco97 With the S4 the mapping can't really be changed, you can just add your own layer to the mapping, so the LED's can't be changed (in theory). I'm sure there's a workaround but I wouldn't mess around with it.
i have a problem. the loop knob doesnt seem to be working properly. when i make a loop, andturn the loops know, it doesnt step down as you would expect 32/16/8 etc. it goes from like 32 to 2. really big jumps, this is really frustrating. also when browsing my library with the main browser know, it skips every second track, which is also very annoying. i really hope someone can help me. thanks
@garbo196 That means you have multiple instances of the S4 mapping loaded. Go to preferences - controller manager - and click the Device dropdown menu. My guess is you'll see multiple S4 mappings in there. Click on the duplicate mappings, then underneat the device dropdown menu click Edit - Delete. Don't be afraid of deleting the wrong one. Even if you delete them all, when you unplug and plug the S4 back in it will automatically reload the S4 mapping.
@mory thanks for replying bro! Wow how did u know I was from Scotland I'm freaked out lol yeah their going on eBay new from the states for £570 my wife's aunt lives in ny so was going to get her to buy it and send it over as a gift to avoid import tax which is a bugger lol ! Can't wait to get it got just about every native instruments product and their all top notch!
It is a universal adapter with uk , eu , usa and Asia/Japan plug heads you use the plughead on the adapter for whatever region
You are in , Rub-a-Dub records in Glasgow
Are cheaper than native instruments (£770)
Rub-a-Dub £750 for the s4 I got mine last week , best piece of equipment yet . All native instrument products are from Germany , not the USA, is it a lot cheaper in the USA. ?
@DeeJayEndo hope u can help ? My wife has got her aunt who lives in the usa to buy the s4 and send it to uk for my b'day ! What I'm worried about is will it work as the US and Uk have different voltage systems? Thanks
@Spinhead71 so you don't necessarily have to connect the s4 directly to speakers ? can you hook up speakers to the mac book (logitech z623) and then hear the sound over these speakers ?
when i installed the traktor software on my computer i don't have the "traktor pro s4" in the upper left corner but i've got just only traktor pro. And my grid and stuff like that is also very different.. Does anyone know what i did wrong or how to fix this?? Please help and thanks!
if i install the software on 2 computers, and later get another comp, could i uninstall the traktor software from one of the computers and re-install it on the new one?
@music18500 as long as youre using a licensed software it's very possible. If you got the S4 software and later migrated to TP2, you have to send NI a request for you to install the software to another comp.
@DVillalos Yes more control of the Sample Decks. There is a sample deck mapping for the Kontrol X1 where you can control each sample's volume and filter knobs, as well as mute and retrigger sample slots
thanks man. i'm just starting with traktor, but i've used virtual dj. so i understand the concept, but not the software. so this was a really helpful transition.
@jonpaulevans It is USB powered, and also has a power supply. You don't need to use the Power Supply (It works fine with just USB power) but the LED lights are much brighter when you have the controller plugged in with the power supply.
@afferik No, the software will override the knob position. When you turn a knob on the S4, the S4 will override the software's knob position. Make sense?
@victor451219 Click on the arrow under the Deck Letter (Under the letter C and D in Decks C & D) and change the Deck Type to Track Deck instead of sample deck
very well explained, im new at djing and i still get most of it, looks alot simpler than any other controller, and its much better cuz it allowes you to beat mach much quicker as you mentioned
@assais why don't you just plug the master output into your TV's aux input and then use the S4 as your soundcard. Then you will have your monitor (cue) outout in the headphones
I know you are using Mixed In Key for the keys... but what setting did you use to have the key display like that on the right corner of the song playing?
I don't have a jobwheel calibration option under preferences. All other calibration is available, i.e. FX KNOBS, EQ AND FILTER, FADERS AND CROSS AND CROSS FADER. . . . does anyone know how I can get the calibration option?
@fealmor Double click on the "KEY" knob on Traktor's Mixer to reset it to zero. If you don't see the key knob, you can show it by going to preferences / mixer and turn on "filter/cue/KEY/gain/balance"
@tommyray17 Yes, Traktor Pro has built in recording capability. Are you using the S4 or are you going out to a DJ mixer? If it's with the S4 you will be able to record it internally. If you are using a mixer you'll need to run the output of your mixer back into your Audio 8 using an RCA cable.
@DubSpot Hey, my Fx buttons aren't working they are like left on the top or right on the top, they aren't working. Do I need to connect them with my decks or something? Please help..
@lleeooa65 You need to assign them on Traktor's mixer section. Click on the number 1 and 2 buttons to assign each deck separately to effects panel 1 or effects panel 2. If you don't see the 1&2 buttons on Traktor's mixer, turn them on by going to preferences - decks and turning on "Filter + Key + Gain + Cue + Balance"
@tommyray17 on the top right hand side u got your fx buttons on display on screen there is a picture of a tape click on it then the record button will appear.
@mettlddomami make sure the tracks that your triggering are beatgridded correctly. You may have a little silence before the cue-point, check out our beat gridding tutorial on our channel to learn more.
@mettlddomami Make sure you are using the S4's sound card not the computer sound card. The computer sound card will give you this lag. To do this you would use the S4's output directly to your amp and use the S4 as the default sound device.
@mettlddomami That sounds worrying, im thinking of buying one of these and will be using it to dj dubstep so will be cueing live quite alot, so having a little delay is not an option. Let me know how its worked out for you man, cheers.
thanks for the info i have a numark ns7 i was going to buy a Traktor Kontrol S4 in the near future i was just wondering if it would be easyer in learning how to use it as the ns7 was easy to learn on . the Traktor Kontrol S4 has 4 decks in witch i was very interested in learning how to use it thanks for info.....you the man
@fluchiano I think if you are already comfortable with the NS7 you should find the S4 somewhat intuitive. It's similar in that it's a non-turntable based controller. The software side probably has a bit of a learning curve but you should be able to get up and running pretty quickly.
Question - i updated all the necessary driver and software for Traktor Kontrol S4 and i am facing that i can not play the music without connecting my macbook pro to the s4 controler / deck. possible to assist me on this matter. Thank's in advance.
Im guessing you are using a external sounds card yeah? not the internal card u get from s4? Anyone here set up live and traktor pro on the pc and how did it go with cpu usage as seems like alot of tweaking needs to be done for windows side? One more thing if you are using the external card Im guessing u are using the external sounds card headphone 2?
cheers on the tips 2? hope to see one with reason..oh cause u work for NI any update on the new drivers for windows?
@DjStashE If I use the S4 software, I would use the S4 as a soundcard as there is no external mode with Traktor S4. I just set up Live and S4 on PC. Yes, there is some tweaking that needs to be done. Stay tuned for my video on how to optimize your PC for DJing on the Dubspot youtube channel. As far as NI updates, there should be more info announced in February.
was wondering i also have a ( MASHINE ) and is there any way in hooking it up with the Traktor Kontrol S4 ......? what kind of cables i need or dose it recognize it when i install the Traktor Kontrol S4 ....havent bought the Traktor Kontrol S4 YET!! but will soon useing a numark NS7 for the time being but im realy wanting to learn the Traktor Kontrol S4 .....just need to make sure everything will work just right.......thank you for your help.
@fluchiano dude, just so you know, once bridge comes out for itch... you might not want to give up your ns7 for this bit. just depends on how you work
@gomachols the bridge definitely offers a lot of interesting creative options although the two are quite different. It's all about finding a setup that works for you.
@fluchiano You can definitely sync Maschine to the Traktor Kontrol S4. I'll have a video on this soon. You can also use Maschine as a MIDI controller for the S4 software (this is what I do). It all works like a charm :)
@patsavage1212 Yes you can MIDI map the S4 to control any program that receives MIDI. You just hold the shift button and press "Browse" to go into MIDI mode
@fluchiano You would just install the S4 software, and download and install the update. This will install all the necessary drivers. Then its plug and play!
hey can some 1 pls help me with the t s4 whn deck a is playin & u load a track on deck b deck a starts 2 slow down & whn deck b is done loadin deck a starts playin well can some 1 pls tell me wat 2 do. this is ma email mrqboogie @gmail.com
@coolshit28 it's really not that difficult to beat grid in Traktor.. If you have music that is performed live it can be a pain but I tend to use pro tools to warp those tracks and then play them using Traktor..
@djjasonpaul Mm I just don't get why the beat warping isn't simple like it is in Ableton. I can literally beat warp a tune in about 5 mins if that. I've got the latest version of Traktor just 'cause I thought I'd have a play with it but it seems to have the same problems as before. It'd be good if Traktor could just read .asd files from Ableton then it's literally a case of job done if ya get me!!
@coolshit28 If you play dance music (edm) or anything with a consistent beat it is easy to do. I know how you feel tho, it takes some time getting use to and if you have to add new grid start pionts through out the track it becomes a hassle. If NI did a warp type feature like in ableton it would be that much better. Grids kinda suck if you are used to warping but it takes less then a min to grid a track for me (unless they aren't consistent)..
@coolshit28 The "beat warping" aka Beatgridding is actually easier and faster in Traktor Pro since you only need 1 grid marker per track, and you simply just shift the grid left and right until the tick matches the track. Takes me about 3 seconds a song. Check out my Beatgridding in Traktor Pro video on the Dubspot Blog to see how I do it. I actually just started offering a service beatgridding tracks as well, so get at me if you're interested!
@gabedavid This is not true. You can run traktor pro and Traktor S4 side by side. There is a seperate collection (folder) for both programs so you don't have to worry about one program affecting the other. When you open controller editor, the device menu switches to generic keyboard. This doesn't mean the S4 isn't there. You just click on the device menu to select it. If you need additional tech support you can call native instruments tech support at 3234672693
@notoriousosh My Current setup is the Traktor Kontrol S4 with Maschine. I'm using my Maschine MIDI Mapping for Traktor Pro (see the Maschine w/ Traktor videos on the Dubspot youtube channel), and using my Traktor Kontrol S4 as a Mixer.
@DeeJayEndo Clearly you have a very intuitive and integrated digital setup. i was wondering, however, if you feel that you're missing out by not having a DVS or the 4 band EQ and high-quality filters of the Xone:92. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
@notoriousosh You can choose which software mixer you want to use in the preferences - Mixer. You can choose between "Classic" which is the classic Traktor mixer, "P600" which is the Pioneer DJM 600, and the "NUO" which is the Ecler NuO4 mixer. If you test the software mixer with the hardware mixer back to back you will be happily surprised with how well they emulated the sound and EQ cut & boost levels. Traktor Pro actually has the 4 band Xone 92 mixer built in to the software mixer.
Dude, the filter on channel B was giving me problems at first last night, it kept going on but then worked good. I think it was calibration only.. and yes I want that green usb as well :)
@SPEEDYDUSTREAM - Have you tried recalibrating your jog wheels? When I got my S4 in the mail one of the jog wheels was loose and didn't work properly I had to re-click it into the grooves (pushing down and to the left), and then recalibrated it, now it works like a charm. I personally prefer the little jog wheels over CDJ's because it requires less effort to scroll through your tracks. Also I think they have a very professional feel to them. Its crazy what I've seen scratch DJ's do with the S4!
Although I breath, eat, dream, speak and think Native Instruments when it comes to their software and hardware, I'm not impressed by the "feel" of the S4 jog wheels. And when you compare it to the CD-J's, I seriously question your "expertise". Product specialist or not, be fair in your review no matter if your associated with the company that makes the item in question. As for the rest of the S4, I wouldnt wanna miss mine for the world. It's the best Controller out there, No quiestions asked
@OnCall101Villa No, there are specs on various audio equipment that go higher (and lower, check out the studies about how uber-low unhearable freqs can be perceived as ghosts/entities - they use really powerful sub woofers to create them) - its somewhat pointless, but they do exist. The human hearing range is 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Anyways, you want at least 24 bit resolution / 96kHz sample rate, but there are higher qualities. Mp3's 96 kb/s is bit rate and not bit res. so don't get confused. ;D
@OnCall101Villa No, there are specs on various audio equipment that go higher (and lower, check out the studies about how uber-low unhearable freqs can be perceived as ghosts/entities - they use really powerful sub woofers to create them) - its somewhat pointless, but they do exist. The human hearing range is 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Anyways, you want at least 24 bit resolution / 96kHz sample rate, but there are higher qualities. Mp3's 96 kb/s is bit rate and not bit res. so don't get confused. ;D
@OnCall101Villa but don't let what I said confuse you, the quality of a soundcard, like its sample rate and bit resolution don't have anything to do with the range of the frequencies it can play/create .. this is actually measured by frequency response, but doesn't have as much to do with quality these days, because pretty much all audio equipment has a large freq. response range these days.
Do all these features come with the s2 as well?
HighlyIsnae999 5 days ago
Very Very good tutorial ... congrats .. you already know the points you wanna mention , you dont have any problems expressing yourself and even a begginer will have no problem understanding you !!! :D
sotosthe1 2 weeks ago
@sotosthe1 Totally what i was thinking and the first thing i do when it comes to my tutorials. LET THEM UNDERSTAND YOU!!!!
SprodeBoy 6 days ago
Good!
SINGLEPLAYER1000 2 weeks ago
the xone filter and Eq from the mixer is a pure crap compare to the real Xone i cant make the switch and that piss me off
johell667 3 weeks ago
@johell667 What do you expect? Its a software emulation, not an analog mixer. However I have made feature requests to improve on the internal mixer. Stay tuned! Just a tip though - the lower the latency you can run the software at, the more it feels like a real mixer. - Endo
DeeJayEndo 2 weeks ago
Hands down the best tutorial I've ever seen. I'm a producer for the UK sending big love to you endo !!!
bounceheavenofficial 3 weeks ago
@bounceheavenofficial Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. More soon! - Endo
DeeJayEndo 2 weeks ago
Check my mixtape out, made on the S4!!:D
JackDjay 1 month ago
how do i get that layout that he has for the traktor software? with the mixer and stuff on the screen?
lcassidy4 2 months ago
@lcassidy4 on the top right of the window theres a scroll bar that says essential, extended, browser, and mixer. the most detailed is the mixer layout
petequintana 1 month ago
@lcassidy4 I'm going to re-upload my layouts soon at djendo dot com slash traktor
DeeJayEndo 2 weeks ago
Hi Guys,I am new to digital stuff but very keen on this S4 - actually dying to get one. Any ideas on hooking up my two Stanton T92 USB turntables to this controller? I want to combine my old school feel with the new age. Looking forward to an abundance of feedback from you smart folk.
WCaptainCohn 2 months ago
@WCaptainCohn NI sells an update for S4 users who wish to use timecode control with the S4. Then you can plug in your turntables into the S4 and use timecode vinyl to control your decks.
DubSpot 2 months ago
hi daniel tosh
burntpancake1 2 months ago
Hey, at least I don't look like Jesus - Endo
DeeJayEndo 2 weeks ago
he reminds me if daniel tosh
burntpancake1 2 months ago
@burntpancake1 LOL People keep saying that to me lately. - Endo
DeeJayEndo 2 weeks ago
@DeeJayEndo thanks for getting back to me much appreciated !
MrRjzam 2 months ago
thanks for sharing this nice tutorial.
Can u please tell me where did u got that green fluorescent usb cable......I really want it ^^
Pl4sm0 2 months ago
@Pl4sm0 I got one of them on ebay, and the other was a gift from DJ Richie Santana from NYC. However the ones on ebay are all sold out unfortunately. Let me (and everyone else) know if you find some good ones online because there are a lot of people asking about these!
DeeJayEndo 2 months ago
can you customise the lights as well?
ElMaco97 3 months ago
@ElMaco97 With the S4 the mapping can't really be changed, you can just add your own layer to the mapping, so the LED's can't be changed (in theory). I'm sure there's a workaround but I wouldn't mess around with it.
DeeJayEndo 2 months ago
i have a problem. the loop knob doesnt seem to be working properly. when i make a loop, andturn the loops know, it doesnt step down as you would expect 32/16/8 etc. it goes from like 32 to 2. really big jumps, this is really frustrating. also when browsing my library with the main browser know, it skips every second track, which is also very annoying. i really hope someone can help me. thanks
garbo196 3 months ago
@garbo196 That means you have multiple instances of the S4 mapping loaded. Go to preferences - controller manager - and click the Device dropdown menu. My guess is you'll see multiple S4 mappings in there. Click on the duplicate mappings, then underneat the device dropdown menu click Edit - Delete. Don't be afraid of deleting the wrong one. Even if you delete them all, when you unplug and plug the S4 back in it will automatically reload the S4 mapping.
DeeJayEndo 2 months ago
@morry247 sorry bro typed ur name wrong last msg's third time lucky lol
MrRjzam 3 months ago
@morry sorry
MrRjzam 3 months ago
@mory thanks for replying bro! Wow how did u know I was from Scotland I'm freaked out lol yeah their going on eBay new from the states for £570 my wife's aunt lives in ny so was going to get her to buy it and send it over as a gift to avoid import tax which is a bugger lol ! Can't wait to get it got just about every native instruments product and their all top notch!
MrRjzam 3 months ago
It is a universal adapter with uk , eu , usa and Asia/Japan plug heads you use the plughead on the adapter for whatever region
You are in , Rub-a-Dub records in Glasgow
Are cheaper than native instruments (£770)
Rub-a-Dub £750 for the s4 I got mine last week , best piece of equipment yet . All native instrument products are from Germany , not the USA, is it a lot cheaper in the USA. ?
morry247 3 months ago
@DeeJayEndo hope u can help ? My wife has got her aunt who lives in the usa to buy the s4 and send it to uk for my b'day ! What I'm worried about is will it work as the US and Uk have different voltage systems? Thanks
MrRjzam 3 months ago
@MrRjzam The S4 should come with different power adapter attachments for each country so it will work fine. Enjoy :)
DeeJayEndo 2 months ago
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glassprison01 3 months ago
@TheMiele01 You can scratch with the Jog Wheels on the S4. Check out Shiftee's videos where he demo's scratching on the S4 with the jogwheels
DeeJayEndo 3 months ago
what do u need for computer to it?
TheWolfGuilty 4 months ago
shall i get one ?
theHaxLover 5 months ago
hey where did you get that usb cable? :P
sainter7 5 months ago
does the s4 also work with built in mac book speakers ? (just with usb connected)
Wi7ardBalls 6 months ago
@Wi7ardBalls yes but with limited audio output. you cant cue or pre-listen any channels.
Spinhead71 5 months ago
@Spinhead71 so you don't necessarily have to connect the s4 directly to speakers ? can you hook up speakers to the mac book (logitech z623) and then hear the sound over these speakers ?
Wi7ardBalls 5 months ago
@Wi7ardBalls nope. it will be pointless if you route your speakers that way. best thing to do is hook up your ligitech to the TKS4 audio outputs.
Spinhead71 5 months ago
@Spinhead71 yes but how and exactly what cable do i need ? :S
Wi7ardBalls 5 months ago
@Wi7ardBalls get a pair of 1/4 mini pin to rca adapter cables. you can easily grab them over at radioshack if you live in the states.
Spinhead71 5 months ago
@Spinhead71 i actually live in switzerland...
Wi7ardBalls 5 months ago
@Spinhead71 but thanks anyway
Wi7ardBalls 5 months ago
when i installed the traktor software on my computer i don't have the "traktor pro s4" in the upper left corner but i've got just only traktor pro. And my grid and stuff like that is also very different.. Does anyone know what i did wrong or how to fix this?? Please help and thanks!
nocis16 6 months ago
@nocis16 not sure what youre encountering. can you be more specific? did you try to reinstall TS4? what TS4 version are you trying to install?
Spinhead71 5 months ago
if i install the software on 2 computers, and later get another comp, could i uninstall the traktor software from one of the computers and re-install it on the new one?
music18500 6 months ago
@music18500 as long as youre using a licensed software it's very possible. If you got the S4 software and later migrated to TP2, you have to send NI a request for you to install the software to another comp.
Spinhead71 5 months ago
1 person still uses virtual dj
djkrypto1103 6 months ago
Analyzation? Whatever happened to Analysis? ;)
flogbag 6 months ago
@flogbag Its still there. Turn it on in preferences - file management
DeeJayEndo 6 months ago
@DeeJayEndo Thanks dude ;)
flogbag 6 months ago
Can this work with both a Kontrol X1 and a Maschine together?
ThESToNeDSTuDeNT 7 months ago
@ThESToNeDSTuDeNT yes you can load as many mappings as you would like into Traktor and use as many controllers together as you want
DeeJayEndo 7 months ago
@DeeJayEndo oh alright thanks alot man
ThESToNeDSTuDeNT 7 months ago
With the S4 is there any need for the X1??
DVillalos 7 months ago
@DVillalos Yes more control of the Sample Decks. There is a sample deck mapping for the Kontrol X1 where you can control each sample's volume and filter knobs, as well as mute and retrigger sample slots
DeeJayEndo 7 months ago
@relexhardstyle 15"
DeeJayEndo 7 months ago
Great video, very useful, had a lot of ambient sound while watching it though so I put on closed captions, well, that was some epic lol.
djomni9 7 months ago
@djomni9 oh man... with the closed captioning that is pretty epic. LOL!
DeeJayEndo 7 months ago
thanks man. i'm just starting with traktor, but i've used virtual dj. so i understand the concept, but not the software. so this was a really helpful transition.
moviemaker24601 7 months ago
WAIT??? thsi is USB powered??? If so Epic Fail!
jonpaulevans 8 months ago
@jonpaulevans It is USB powered, and also has a power supply. You don't need to use the Power Supply (It works fine with just USB power) but the LED lights are much brighter when you have the controller plugged in with the power supply.
DeeJayEndo 8 months ago
@jonpaulevans it can be just bus powered, but you get better performance with a power adapter
totallyairplanecrazy 8 months ago
with reason 5??? this is posible playing--
xpunk22 8 months ago
what will happen with the S4 if you change a knob on the computer? will it blow up? :P
afferik 8 months ago
@afferik No, the software will override the knob position. When you turn a knob on the S4, the S4 will override the software's knob position. Make sense?
DeeJayEndo 8 months ago
Great video bro - keep it up.
swimmer751 8 months ago
how do i set decks c and d to song decks instead of samples????
victor451219 8 months ago
@victor451219 Click on the arrow under the Deck Letter (Under the letter C and D in Decks C & D) and change the Deck Type to Track Deck instead of sample deck
DeeJayEndo 8 months ago
very well explained, im new at djing and i still get most of it, looks alot simpler than any other controller, and its much better cuz it allowes you to beat mach much quicker as you mentioned
sesarman 8 months ago
lies 0:40 torq xponent that is all
denverdent 8 months ago
hehehe... 2:37... gay knob
ROFLWAWFUL 9 months ago
@ROFLWAWFUL it says gain nob, not gay nob.
tsangfold 8 months ago
@tsangfold and THAT is the punchline
ROFLWAWFUL 8 months ago
i set the sound to come out of my TV on the audio device tab, but now i cant hear anything thru my headphones . what should i do??
assais 9 months ago
@assais why don't you just plug the master output into your TV's aux input and then use the S4 as your soundcard. Then you will have your monitor (cue) outout in the headphones
DeeJayEndo 9 months ago
do i have to have software or does it come with it when i buy it??
010hlong 9 months ago
@010hlong it comes with the software
DeeJayEndo 9 months ago
the magician...hehehe
lowrider692 10 months ago
I know you are using Mixed In Key for the keys... but what setting did you use to have the key display like that on the right corner of the song playing?
MrDunztar 10 months ago
@MrDunztar The setting is in Preferences - Decks. You can customize what you see in the Deck Header.
DeeJayEndo 9 months ago
this thing looks awesome.
too bad they got the worst dj ever to show it.
RobiRoadkill 10 months ago
I don't have a jobwheel calibration option under preferences. All other calibration is available, i.e. FX KNOBS, EQ AND FILTER, FADERS AND CROSS AND CROSS FADER. . . . does anyone know how I can get the calibration option?
blksix6 10 months ago
@blksix6 Update your software to the latest version
DeeJayEndo 8 months ago
could someone please help me and tell me what else I need to produce/compose music?
Ctunee 10 months ago
I can't wait to buy mine ^_^
Cubansamxxx 11 months ago
hi can anyone tell my why whenever i push "keylock" on the s4, the tone drops ? how do i keep the tempo but remove that lowish sound effect?
is anyone else experiencing this? ;)
fealmor 11 months ago
@fealmor Double click on the key knob to set it to zero. If you don't see it, turn it on in preferences - Mixer.
DeeJayEndo 10 months ago
@fealmor Double click on the "KEY" knob on Traktor's Mixer to reset it to zero. If you don't see the key knob, you can show it by going to preferences / mixer and turn on "filter/cue/KEY/gain/balance"
DeeJayEndo 8 months ago
What song is it at Around 2:47?:)
51Motocross 11 months ago
@51Motocross Butch - No Worries
DeeJayEndo 11 months ago
Hey at around 3:20 you mentioned recording mixes... Is there somewhere on Traktor Pro that you can record it? If not, what's the easiest way?
tommyray17 1 year ago
@tommyray17 Yes, Traktor Pro has built in recording capability. Are you using the S4 or are you going out to a DJ mixer? If it's with the S4 you will be able to record it internally. If you are using a mixer you'll need to run the output of your mixer back into your Audio 8 using an RCA cable.
DubSpot 1 year ago
@DubSpot Hey, my Fx buttons aren't working they are like left on the top or right on the top, they aren't working. Do I need to connect them with my decks or something? Please help..
lleeooa65 9 months ago
@lleeooa65 You need to assign them on Traktor's mixer section. Click on the number 1 and 2 buttons to assign each deck separately to effects panel 1 or effects panel 2. If you don't see the 1&2 buttons on Traktor's mixer, turn them on by going to preferences - decks and turning on "Filter + Key + Gain + Cue + Balance"
DeeJayEndo 8 months ago
@DeeJayEndo Good, thanks! Worked!
lleeooa65 8 months ago
@tommyray17 on the top right hand side u got your fx buttons on display on screen there is a picture of a tape click on it then the record button will appear.
akaCrazyskills 11 months ago
How can I adjust my Play and Cue buttons? They have a little delay when a press them the music will not start right away.
Please help.
mettlddomami 1 year ago
@mettlddomami make sure the tracks that your triggering are beatgridded correctly. You may have a little silence before the cue-point, check out our beat gridding tutorial on our channel to learn more.
DubSpot 1 year ago
@mettlddomami Make sure you are using the S4's sound card not the computer sound card. The computer sound card will give you this lag. To do this you would use the S4's output directly to your amp and use the S4 as the default sound device.
nesNYC 9 months ago
@mettlddomami That sounds worrying, im thinking of buying one of these and will be using it to dj dubstep so will be cueing live quite alot, so having a little delay is not an option. Let me know how its worked out for you man, cheers.
amberphillips1994 5 months ago
can the traktor kontrol play music thru my laptop speakers using only the USB wire? Or it can only be listened thru external speakers?
Please reply
mettlddomami 1 year ago
@mettlddomami Yes, you can control the decks with the S4 but still run the sound out of your computers internal speakers
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
.How much does it cost?
.do you need an amp?
.does it have any cd slots?
.do you need a audio interface?
3run4ever848 1 year ago
@3run4ever848
It's $899 MSRP
It doesn't play CDs, it's just a controller
It has it's own audio interface built in
DubSpot 1 year ago
@DubSpot thanks man but it will be around £750 here, so that is quite a lot but is it worth it???
3run4ever848 1 year ago
@3run4ever848 YES. Its everything you need to control everything in Traktor and the setup is super easy (2 cables + Power adapter).
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
does the s4 software have the same fx as traktor pro?
enjoi46 1 year ago
@enjoi46 yes, it has the 25 effects that Traktor Pro has.
DubSpot 1 year ago
Very clear walktrough man! Nice.
FretFreak02 1 year ago
i like the s4 but i never used 4 decks,,,,,,or traktor software....i only use virtual dj
MegaSinner1 1 year ago
so what do i do with scratch pro and audio 8 dj I just bought if I get this?????
greg0716 1 year ago
thanks for the info i have a numark ns7 i was going to buy a Traktor Kontrol S4 in the near future i was just wondering if it would be easyer in learning how to use it as the ns7 was easy to learn on . the Traktor Kontrol S4 has 4 decks in witch i was very interested in learning how to use it thanks for info.....you the man
fluchiano 1 year ago
@fluchiano I think if you are already comfortable with the NS7 you should find the S4 somewhat intuitive. It's similar in that it's a non-turntable based controller. The software side probably has a bit of a learning curve but you should be able to get up and running pretty quickly.
DubSpot 1 year ago
Hi,
Question - i updated all the necessary driver and software for Traktor Kontrol S4 and i am facing that i can not play the music without connecting my macbook pro to the s4 controler / deck. possible to assist me on this matter. Thank's in advance.
rezasumali2000 1 year ago
@rezasumali2000 you need to have the computer and S4 connected for it to work, it's a controller, not a stand alone piece of equipment.
DubSpot 1 year ago
@rezasumali2000 .............................
gomachols 1 year ago
Im guessing you are using a external sounds card yeah? not the internal card u get from s4? Anyone here set up live and traktor pro on the pc and how did it go with cpu usage as seems like alot of tweaking needs to be done for windows side? One more thing if you are using the external card Im guessing u are using the external sounds card headphone 2?
cheers on the tips 2? hope to see one with reason..oh cause u work for NI any update on the new drivers for windows?
cheers
DjStashE 1 year ago
@DjStashE If I use the S4 software, I would use the S4 as a soundcard as there is no external mode with Traktor S4. I just set up Live and S4 on PC. Yes, there is some tweaking that needs to be done. Stay tuned for my video on how to optimize your PC for DJing on the Dubspot youtube channel. As far as NI updates, there should be more info announced in February.
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@DeeJayEndo Yo Endo, that's a Stussy shirt right? Big ups! What does it say?? Loving the S4 by the way, thanks for these little demos/tuts too 8)
dyingtolive623 1 year ago
was wondering i also have a ( MASHINE ) and is there any way in hooking it up with the Traktor Kontrol S4 ......? what kind of cables i need or dose it recognize it when i install the Traktor Kontrol S4 ....havent bought the Traktor Kontrol S4 YET!! but will soon useing a numark NS7 for the time being but im realy wanting to learn the Traktor Kontrol S4 .....just need to make sure everything will work just right.......thank you for your help.
fluchiano 1 year ago 5
@fluchiano dude, just so you know, once bridge comes out for itch... you might not want to give up your ns7 for this bit. just depends on how you work
gomachols 1 year ago
@gomachols the bridge definitely offers a lot of interesting creative options although the two are quite different. It's all about finding a setup that works for you.
DubSpot 1 year ago
@fluchiano You can definitely sync Maschine to the Traktor Kontrol S4. I'll have a video on this soon. You can also use Maschine as a MIDI controller for the S4 software (this is what I do). It all works like a charm :)
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@fluchiano Yes, You can use Maschine with the Traktor S4. Check out my video called "The Mothership" on the Dubspot youtube.
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
thanks deejayEndo for info
fluchiano 1 year ago
Hey Dudspot, Can u midi map the s4 with ableton?
patsavage1212 1 year ago
@patsavage1212 Yes you can MIDI map the S4 to control any program that receives MIDI. You just hold the shift button and press "Browse" to go into MIDI mode
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
hey do i need to download drivers to this right????? or is it just plug in and play???
fluchiano 1 year ago 7
@fluchiano You would just install the S4 software, and download and install the update. This will install all the necessary drivers. Then its plug and play!
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@fluchiano If you've installed the S4 software it will install the drivers as well, then it will be plug and play!
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@fluchiano Just plug in and play.
krkrkrkrkrkrkrkrkrkx 1 year ago
Can i download this software ?
SuperErin21 1 year ago
@SuperErin21 check out native instruments web site.
DubSpot 1 year ago
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hey can some 1 pls help me with the t s4 whn deck a is playin & u load a track on deck b deck a starts 2 slow down & whn deck b is done loadin deck a starts playin well can some 1 pls tell me wat 2 do. this is ma email mrqboogie @gmail.com
djfque1 1 year ago
endo you rock
FreshnessStudio1 1 year ago 2
can i just use this with scratch pro?
greg0716 1 year ago
@greg0716 this is designed to work with the latest version of Traktor which includes the sample decks, loop recorder etc.
DubSpot 1 year ago
Traktor is a nightmare to beat warp that's why I use Ableton otherwise I'd probably play around with it. This controller looks like a lot of fun tho!
coolshit28 1 year ago
@coolshit28 it's really not that difficult to beat grid in Traktor.. If you have music that is performed live it can be a pain but I tend to use pro tools to warp those tracks and then play them using Traktor..
djjasonpaul 1 year ago
@djjasonpaul Mm I just don't get why the beat warping isn't simple like it is in Ableton. I can literally beat warp a tune in about 5 mins if that. I've got the latest version of Traktor just 'cause I thought I'd have a play with it but it seems to have the same problems as before. It'd be good if Traktor could just read .asd files from Ableton then it's literally a case of job done if ya get me!!
coolshit28 1 year ago
@coolshit28 If you play dance music (edm) or anything with a consistent beat it is easy to do. I know how you feel tho, it takes some time getting use to and if you have to add new grid start pionts through out the track it becomes a hassle. If NI did a warp type feature like in ableton it would be that much better. Grids kinda suck if you are used to warping but it takes less then a min to grid a track for me (unless they aren't consistent)..
djjasonpaul 1 year ago
@coolshit28 The "beat warping" aka Beatgridding is actually easier and faster in Traktor Pro since you only need 1 grid marker per track, and you simply just shift the grid left and right until the tick matches the track. Takes me about 3 seconds a song. Check out my Beatgridding in Traktor Pro video on the Dubspot Blog to see how I do it. I actually just started offering a service beatgridding tracks as well, so get at me if you're interested!
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@gabedavid This is not true. You can run traktor pro and Traktor S4 side by side. There is a seperate collection (folder) for both programs so you don't have to worry about one program affecting the other. When you open controller editor, the device menu switches to generic keyboard. This doesn't mean the S4 isn't there. You just click on the device menu to select it. If you need additional tech support you can call native instruments tech support at 3234672693
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
the usb cable you are using seems really good quality! can you please share some information about it?
tnks
naysiploos 1 year ago
@naysiploos Got it on Ebay! I love my Glow in the dark USB cables :-)
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@deejayendo what's your current/dream setup?
notoriousosh 1 year ago
@notoriousosh My Current setup is the Traktor Kontrol S4 with Maschine. I'm using my Maschine MIDI Mapping for Traktor Pro (see the Maschine w/ Traktor videos on the Dubspot youtube channel), and using my Traktor Kontrol S4 as a Mixer.
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@DeeJayEndo Clearly you have a very intuitive and integrated digital setup. i was wondering, however, if you feel that you're missing out by not having a DVS or the 4 band EQ and high-quality filters of the Xone:92. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
notoriousosh 1 year ago
@notoriousosh You can choose which software mixer you want to use in the preferences - Mixer. You can choose between "Classic" which is the classic Traktor mixer, "P600" which is the Pioneer DJM 600, and the "NUO" which is the Ecler NuO4 mixer. If you test the software mixer with the hardware mixer back to back you will be happily surprised with how well they emulated the sound and EQ cut & boost levels. Traktor Pro actually has the 4 band Xone 92 mixer built in to the software mixer.
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
Dude, the filter on channel B was giving me problems at first last night, it kept going on but then worked good. I think it was calibration only.. and yes I want that green usb as well :)
VJlos 1 year ago
Super !!! Loved the tutorial.
amit791974 1 year ago
Super Explaining Thank You
djtesla78 1 year ago
@SPEEDYDUSTREAM - Have you tried recalibrating your jog wheels? When I got my S4 in the mail one of the jog wheels was loose and didn't work properly I had to re-click it into the grooves (pushing down and to the left), and then recalibrated it, now it works like a charm. I personally prefer the little jog wheels over CDJ's because it requires less effort to scroll through your tracks. Also I think they have a very professional feel to them. Its crazy what I've seen scratch DJ's do with the S4!
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
@DeeJayEndo Where'd you get that green glowing USB cord... been looking allover for it
DjPc3 1 year ago
Although I breath, eat, dream, speak and think Native Instruments when it comes to their software and hardware, I'm not impressed by the "feel" of the S4 jog wheels. And when you compare it to the CD-J's, I seriously question your "expertise". Product specialist or not, be fair in your review no matter if your associated with the company that makes the item in question. As for the rest of the S4, I wouldnt wanna miss mine for the world. It's the best Controller out there, No quiestions asked
SPEEDYDUSTREAM 1 year ago
Track ID @ 2.55 - Butch - No Worries
DeeJayEndo 1 year ago
get the next 2 vids up. amazing job! cant wait till mine come in!!!
aceman989 1 year ago
part 2/3 and 3/3 are not yet available?
solutionsagent 1 year ago
i want this sooo bad/;
ViralErotik 1 year ago
can anyone explain sound cards to me? 96khz is extremely low quality (in mp3 format) and i don't understand it :/
OnCall101Villa 1 year ago
@OnCall101Villa You're thinking of 96 kbits/sec, not 96k hertz. 96k hertz is high quality
LucidDreamTricks 1 year ago
@LucidDreamTricks i see, and what is the ultimate quality in a sound card; human frequency? (20hz i think)
OnCall101Villa 1 year ago
@OnCall101Villa No, there are specs on various audio equipment that go higher (and lower, check out the studies about how uber-low unhearable freqs can be perceived as ghosts/entities - they use really powerful sub woofers to create them) - its somewhat pointless, but they do exist. The human hearing range is 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Anyways, you want at least 24 bit resolution / 96kHz sample rate, but there are higher qualities. Mp3's 96 kb/s is bit rate and not bit res. so don't get confused. ;D
BiggaBMusic 1 year ago
@OnCall101Villa No, there are specs on various audio equipment that go higher (and lower, check out the studies about how uber-low unhearable freqs can be perceived as ghosts/entities - they use really powerful sub woofers to create them) - its somewhat pointless, but they do exist. The human hearing range is 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Anyways, you want at least 24 bit resolution / 96kHz sample rate, but there are higher qualities. Mp3's 96 kb/s is bit rate and not bit res. so don't get confused. ;D
BiggaBMusic 1 year ago
@OnCall101Villa but don't let what I said confuse you, the quality of a soundcard, like its sample rate and bit resolution don't have anything to do with the range of the frequencies it can play/create .. this is actually measured by frequency response, but doesn't have as much to do with quality these days, because pretty much all audio equipment has a large freq. response range these days.
BiggaBMusic 1 year ago
@BiggaBMusic dude, thank you so much.
OnCall101Villa 1 year ago
I want the x1 more
spinviperus 1 year ago
Track ID at 02.55??
leonardobai 1 year ago
@leonardobai butch - no worries
mira415 1 year ago