Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 Review

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(More customer reviews)I know the S4 wont appeal to everyone and there are other probably just as good or better (in some peoples opinion)4 deck controllers out there, but for me this controller fits what I do 100%. I'm not a scratch DJ or turntablist and if you are, this device probably isn't for you... but that's not what this is for anyway.
I play House, Electro, Trance & Chilled, been DJ'ing for over 20 years and been through the whole Technics 1210 & CDJ phase too. For me, digital DJ'ing is the way forward and something I learnt very early on, less than 1% of your audience care what kit you are using, the fact that I'm not pulling records out of a case they don't care. They just want to dance and have a good time.
The layout of the S4 is very intuitive, I like the way the jog wheels are placed towards the back of the deck, I don't catch them with my hand or arm like I used to on the VCI-100 (which this has replaced)
The deck is quite big, but I like that. The knobs and faders are spaced out well with the knobs being quite tall. In a low light DJ booth I've found it very easy to use. I made a plinth for the S4 to sit on, over the top of the Technics 1210's in the booth as space is often limited.
I've played 4 live gigs with the S4 now and it's been rock solid. Having the 4 decks easily controlled from the deck is great, no more clicking with the mouse or worrying about the lo-mid-hi settings, it's all there right in front of you.
The deck is lit up very nice & subtle, there are a couple of nice touches like when you are in browse mode the decks that are stopped and are available to load the song into flash gently. It's very quick and easy to operate in the club.
The hardware and new S4 software integrate very well. I cant fault it yet. Anyone who is used to Traktor will find this very easy and even if you aren't, it's not difficult to pickup.
The ability to load and play samples into the decks works really well too, quite a few times now I've layered a House drumbeat over the top of one of the decks, while doing a transition and it's really smooth.
The integrated soundcard hasn't given me any problems, it's certainly loud enough for the clubs I play in. (and they aren't quiet)
There's still lots of things I haven't learnt about it yet, but in the 2 weeks I've had it. I'm impressed.
No, it's not cheap and it would have been nice if they had included a carry case in the price, but there you go. I can do things on this that someone with CDJ's would struggle to do and they would spend more money trying to do it for sure.
For what it worth, there's my 2p worth.
Cheers.
JLB.
Lovebump.com

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Numark Total Computer DJ in a Box Review

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(More customer reviews)Got this product and was a little disappointed with the jog wheels. If you've ever used real turntables before there is a lack of real movement in the fact that when I would mix in a song, I'd scratch the jog wheel and let go and there was a lag before the song came into the mix as opposed to real turntables. But, I do understand these aren't real turntables, so if you're into just a laptop set this is pretty cool for the price, but don't expect to do super great mixes because there is a lag with the jog wheel.

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Get started DJing today with everything you need in one package with Total Computer DJ in a Box from Numark, which includes the Total Control portable performance controller, the DJ I/O audio interface, pair of HF125 headphones, and Traktor LE DJ software from Native Instruments. Mix and scratch on Total Control, the scratch control surface designed expressly for computer DJs. DJ I/O gets audio into and out of your computer for connection to the PA system and for cueing with the included pro-grade HF125 headphones.

Total Control Performance ControllerNumark's portable Total Control is a powerful control surface for performing and producing with DJ software. The time-tested layout works just like two decks and a mixer, making it both easy to learn and capable of advanced technique.

It has two deck controller sections with large jog wheels and transports controls so whether you're used to a CD player, turntables, or any other traditional DJ hardware, you'll find getting around easy. The center of Total Control's surface is its mixer section with a smooth crossfader, line faders, deck EQs, and more advanced controls for looping and effects.

The Total Control connects to your Mac or PC as a class-compliant USB device so it requires no software drivers to work, and USB powers it so you won't need an external supply.

Features:
Classic, dual-deck layout with complete mixer section
Lighted controls indicate status in software for less time looking at the computer
MIDI-over-USB controller is compatible with most DJ software
Mac and PC class-compliant USB device requires no software drivers
USB-powered device requires no power supply
Includes Native Instruments Traktor LE software; mapped for Traktor Pro
Kensington lock slot for theft prevention


HF125 HeadphonesIf you're a DJ, you know that your headphones are one of the most important pieces of gear you have. The Numark HF125 headphone delivers the goods with flexible 7-position independently adjustable dual ear cups, large 40mm Mylar speaker drivers, 6-foot tangle-resistant cord with 1/4-inch connector, and padded headband and ear cups. All connecting cables and power cables included, and it also comes with a convenient carrying case.

DJ I/O Audio InterfaceA compact, portable audio interface expressly designed for DJs, mobile music producers and other musicians who work with computers, the Numark DJ I/O connects easily with a standard USB cable to the computer and supplies extremely high-quality, 24-bit audio to output systems. Compact and rugged enough to live in your gig bag, it has RCA stereo outputs and a headphone output so you can cue and output your main mix simultaneously. It also has a 1/4-inch mic input so you can be the life of the party.

You can use DJ I/O with Mac OS X, Windows XP, or Vista. Both 32 and 64-bit Windows are compatible. The USB device is bus-powered so no additional power supply is needed, and you can optionally power the DJ I/O using a six-volt AC adapter (sold separately).

Traktor LE SoftwareNative Instruments Traktor LE software, based on Traktor Pro gives you four optional layouts, including cover art. You'll enjoy new Beatgrid Editing and saving with locked sync for precise performance. New in Traktor LE is manual looping and selectable loop length for flexible loop integration. Additionally, Traktor LE gives you a choice of effects per deck including filter, delay, reverb and flanger.

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