Videos (5)

View All
TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 MK3: What's New? | Native Instruments

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 MK3: What's New? | Native Instruments

How to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 (Part 1: Beginner) | Native Instruments

How to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 (Part 1: Beginner) | Native Instruments

How to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 (Part 2: Intermediate) | Native Instruments

How to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 (Part 2: Intermediate) | Native Instruments

How to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 (Part 3: Advanced Tips) | Native Instruments

How to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 (Part 3: Advanced Tips) | Native Instruments

Native Instruments

Description

Brought to you by Native Instruments, the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 MK3 gives DJs and electronic music performers an intuitive way to mix and scratch with precision. This next-generation 4-deck controller pairs seamlessly with TRAKTOR PRO 3 DJ software for macOS and Windows to provide a powerful and versatile DJ system. Featuring large motorized jog wheels with haptic feedback, the S4 MK3 lets you tailor your performance style with three modes: Turntable Mode for scratching like vinyl, Jog Mode for nudging tracks into perfect beat sync, and Beatgrid Adjust Mode to modify beatgrids on the fly. Surrounding each jog wheel is an RGB LED ring that visualizes tempo, track selection, and jog wheel rotation.

Mix with Professional-Grade Gear

The S4 MK3 is equipped with a 24-bit/96kHz audio interface, offering high-quality connectivity for integrating external gear into your sets. With two stereo phono/line inputs, two stereo line inputs, two mic inputs (XLR and 1/4"), stereo main outputs (phono/line and XLR), and a stereo booth output (1/4"), you'll have all the I/O you need to push creative boundaries. When paired with TRAKTOR PRO 3 software, the S4 MK3 provides powerful editing tools, an extensive FX suite, and headroom for high-quality sound at club volumes.

One-Knob Mixer FX and Filtering

For instant transitions and nuanced control over your sound, the S4 MK3 features easy-to-use Mixer FX with filters, delays, gates, reverbs, and more. Use them on their own or combine them with TRAKTOR Deck FX for innovative ways to shift your set to match the energy of the crowd. Three filter types—low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass—provide even more flexibility in crafting your signature sound.

High-Resolution Color Displays

The S4 MK3's dual high-resolution color displays make it simple to keep tabs on key, tempo, transport, looping, Hotcues, and waveform information for all four decks at a glance. You can also directly control Stems and samples on the displays, putting powerful software tools right at your fingertips during performance.

Carbon-Protected Faders for Durability

The S4 MK3's volume and tempo faders are equipped with upside-down carbon strips to shield the conductive surfaces from damage by liquids and debris. This innovative shielding helps ensure a long product lifespan, even with heavy use in demanding club environments and mobile DJ settings.

TRAKTOR Pro 4 Software Update

TRAKTOR Pro 4 is the ultimate software update for DJs at every level, from casual mixers to festival headliners. It offers next-generation tools like flexible beatgrids, high-quality stem separation, Ozone Maximizer, and Pattern Player. With studio-grade effects, reliable sync, club-ready sound, and compatibility with any hardware, TRAKTOR Pro 4 ensures a seamless mixing experience. Its modular design and compatibility with MIDI and Ableton Link allow DJs to expand their setup and create unique workflows. The TRAKTOR S4 MK3 ships with the latest version of this flagship DJ software, enhancing your setup and creativity.

Open Box Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 MK3 DJ Controller Level 1
Open Box Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 MK3 DJ Controller Level 1
Open Box Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 MK3 DJ Controller Level 1

Features

  • Motorized Haptic Drive jog wheels with variable torque
  • RGB light rings around each jog wheel
  • Onboard mixer effects
  • Color Displays with waveform
  • Redesigned faders

Specs

General
  • Channels: 4
  • Bit resolution: 24-bit
  • Sampling rate: 96kHz
  • Frequency response: Not specified
Connectivity
  • Phono inputs: 2
  • CD/Line inputs: 2
  • Mic inputs 2
  • USB ports: 1
  • Booth out: 1
  • Master out: 2
Onboard Features
  • Displays: Yes
  • Jog wheels: Yes
  • Touch strip No
  • Mixer: 4-channel
  • EQ: 3-band
  • Filter control: Yes
  • Built-in FX: Yes
  • Trigger pads: Yes
  • DJ software: TRAKTOR PRO 3
Other
  • Width: 21.34"
  • Height: 2.38"
  • Depth: 13.35"
  • Weight: 9.5 lb.

Reviews

4.86

7 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Pro Audio / DJ / Mixing6
  2. Outdoor Events / Games5
  3. Performances5
  4. Home Studio4
  5. Amateur Recording1
Cons
  1. Unreliable1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Child1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Audio6
  2. Versatile6
  3. Compact5
  4. Easy To Use5
  5. Durable4
  • Solid stand alone mixer on Traktor steroids

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    bysoundsofsatori

    fromColorado

    Long time Traktor user and vinyl digger, what sets the MK3 apart is that it's a solid stand alone mixer so when I need my vinyl fix I can fire it up, throw a couple records on the turntables, and I've got a battle worthy mixer ready to roll without plugging in any computer. And of course when you want a DVS, the full functionality of Traktor is at your fingertips. This is such seamless integration of software & hardware after 20+ years of djing with a plethora of different of both. The active jog wheels with haptic response is pretty dope. 3+ years in with gigging out with this workhorse and never had any issues hardware wise.

  • Mostly, It's Great!

    4

    submitted8 months ago

    byRashad

    fromFort Lauderdale, FL

    Motorized job wheel, beat grid, 4 decks/channels, sample, drum machine, FX, beat grid technology, STEM. What more can be said. The software that this works with is not quite ready for prime time, but the hardware is superb!

  • Loving it so far

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byDennis

    fromSouth Burlington

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I began beat mixing in 1985. Back then you had to physically alter speeds to accomplish the task. Having a software solution to this opens up so many doors to creativity. Only thing is I've barely touched the surface and my free time is already dwindling.

  • Disbelief in the quality

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    bySteve

    fromOKlahoma

    I cannot believe what a difference this has made in not only my ability to mix but the quality of the overall product moving up from an S2. I love traktor's customizability and use this with my launchpad to control FX. This blows way higher priced CDJs out of the water.

  • Buy it

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byDJ Steve

    fromBoston

    Love this controler

  • Love it!

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byBill

    fromCT

    I love Native Instruments, and this is their best controller. I traded in an older controller for this and Traktor Pro 3. I can customize the controler to do everything I need. Also, this is a stand-alone mixer which is great. if my Laptop dies during a gig, this still works and can play music through my cellphone.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • Next

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byDJ Gloria

    fromChicago, IL

    How is the headphone quality?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    That would depend on the headphones.
  • asked bytaat

    fromundisclosed

    dose the software Traktor pro3 included ?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It isn't included but there's a code to download it for free from the manufacturer.
  • asked bySnkysnarez

    fromHartsville Sc

    How long is the back order wait?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373
  • asked byNonya

    fromundisclosed

    Does this come with a power cord?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Power adapter included
  • asked byTerry

    fromIL

    Can you control the tempo?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes you can.
  • asked byNoah

    fromGeorgia

    Is this controller compatible with Serato DJ Pro?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's compatible with TRAKTOR PRO 3.