Traktor KONTROL S4 - Software

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Native Instruments KONTROL S4

NEW TRAKTOR PRO S4 VERSION

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 includes a new, fully customized version of the legendary TRAKTOR PRO software, adapted in all aspects to perfectly integrate with the S4 controller.
TRAKTOR PRO S4 is built on the same rock-solid 4-deck engine pioneered by Native Instruments five years ago, and integrates several ground-breaking new features for use with the hardware controller, arming you with everything you need to rock amazing DJ sets.

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WHAT’S NEW IN TRAKTOR PRO S4:

SAMPLE DECKS

The new Sample Decks push the boundaries of live sampling & looping in DJ sets. Instead of using loops for extending build-ups or mixing in and out of tracks, TRAKTOR’s Sample Decks allow for live track remixing and mashups on-the-fly.
You can load samples from your hard drive or use the included factory content loops - or even directly grab loops out of a running deck!
It's ingeniously simple to get started with the Sample Decks - on the running tune, engage a loop using the dedicated loop knob. The number in the display indicates how many beats will loop when engaged. Now press the Play button on an empty Sample Deck slot underneath and it’ll instantly play this loop in the Sample Deck slot. You can also drag & drop loops into these slots, if you prefer.
The default setup of the S4 is with two decks and two Sample Decks, but any deck can be switched between these functions to suit your style. Each Sample Deck holds 4 samples or loops, and due to TRAKTOR’s advanced quantization features, can be instantly triggered in perfect sync with the track playing. Stack or layer loops, and control their volume and sound directly on the Sample Deck via the dedicated filter and volume controls.
This powerful and creative new feature can be used in a number of ways, from the simple “name tag shout out” to building entirely new tracks:
  1. One Shot Samples – Need to drop your DJ name, the station ID or a vocal snippet over your set? Simple - use the loop deck as a sample trigger for a pre-recorded clip.
  2. Live loops – Grab loops live from the tracks playing in TRAKTOR, ands bring them into the mix in perfect time. Apply filters via the dedicated buttons and chance the length of loops in real time, to create new remixes of the source track live, spicing up your set in the process.
  3. Loop sets – This describes utilizing a stored selection of prepared segments, such as the included loops from Loopmasters, and building a set from them. The prepared loops would be parts of whole tracks, and the performance will organically work in and out the layers of loops via the dedicated Sample Deck.
  4. Deconstruct / reconstruct – The full potential of this feature is reached when using prepared elements of an individual song, such as drum sections or bass lines. Bringing the clips in and out of the mix, and layering the elements together utilizing the individual volume and filter controls allow for on-the-fly remixes, blurring the boundary between DJing and live performance.
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LOOP LIBRARY BY LOOPMASTERS INCLUDED

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 includes amazing loops and sounds from the in-demand sound providers at Loopmasters. These 40 original loops and 10 full tracks are drawn from Loopmasters new DJ Mixtools series, covering dubstep, minimal, house, techno and trance styles, and can be freely combined with each other as well as with your own sounds and loops.
The production-ready drum, bass, percussion and synth loops are the perfect staring point to explore the new Sample Decks feature.
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LOOP RECORDER

With the brand-new Loop Recorder unit, located centrally in the Master section, you can now record live loops from any channel (single or multiple), or the live input feeds such as mic input or master output - as opposed to the Sample Deck, which can take loops from your track's digital file only.
Similar to having a fifth deck, you can immediately layer and overdub loops on top of one another, triggering the recording & overdubbing from the Loop Recorder unit via the Record button - or use an optional footswitch if you don't have a hand free. Plus, you can instantly transfer a loop created in the Loop Recorder into a Sample Deck slot, freeing up the Loop Recorder for further use.
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TRAKTOR POWERED

TRAKTOR PRO S4 is a customized version of TRAKTOR PRO, designed for use with the S4 controller. TRAKTOR PRO is the leading DJ software, integrating industry-standard DJ workflows into an intuitive and stylish interface. Mix MP3s and other digital music files on four, fully featured decks, with automatic beat gridding of tracks, advanced beat detection and enhanced sync functionality that makes it even easier for newcomers to get in the mix.
Find the right track in moments, thanks to TRAKTOR’S powerful real-time track management including incremental search, Crate Flick artwork browsing, and full iTunes® integration and full iPod® compatibility. The precise looping functions and flexible performance effects suite with 28 tempo-syncable effects have helped establish TRAKTOR PRO as the standard for power, reliability, and creativity in DJing.
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LEADING EFFECTS ENGINE

The new TRAKTOR PRO S4 version includes the same 28 tried and tested effects as the legendary TRAKTOR PRO. Classics such as the much loved Gater, Slicer, Flanger and numerous filters are all present and easily and instantly triggerable via the two dedicated FX banks on the controller. Of course, this impressive list has been expanded over time, so you can expect further updates with even more performance tools to elevate your sets and help you to shape your trademark sound.

The FX can be used in two modes:
  • Single Mode allows for deep manipulation of each effect, with up to four parameters adjustable at one time. This is perfect for in-depth tweaking, such as altering the rate, length and wet / dry single for a delay.
  • Group Mode makes it possible to control three effects at once via their central parameter - great for dramatically changing the feel of a track with multiple textures- such as adding a reverb, delay and a filter. What’s more, the FX slots can be activated for each channel, with up to three effects each, or chained together to produce a sequence of up to six effects.