Displays only the most necessary functions.The Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 features an OLED display for each physical deck, it’s a more focused display compared to the Kontrol S8 however much more in-depth compared to the previous Kontrol S4. Here’s where Traktor Pro 3’s new Mixer-FX start making a lot more sense to me, the ability to assign them to individual tracks and the hands-on quick access that the new Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 offers is a big plus. The integration of Mixer FX which are essentially based in the software makes the mixer unable to function in standalone mode.External decks can route through mixer effects.The Kontrol S4 takes full advantage of the new software feature, allowing you to assign a unique effect to each deck. The new Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 sees integration with Traktor Pro 3’s new Mixer-FX. If you liked the old Kontrol S4 layout, if may take some workflow adjustments to get comfortable on the new Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3. I guess it’s up to taste here, if you’re looking for a system that will translate one-to-one with a club system, this is a definite improvement. Bigger and heavier than the previous model.May take some adjustments for users coming from a previous Kontrol S4.Longer 80mm tempo fader with better resolution.Non-Mirrored layout akin to Pioneer CDJs. I think Native Instruments saw the error in their ways and created an all-new industry standard layout for the Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3. The layout made it hard to adapt to a set of CDJs in a club, I guess Native Instrument’s idea was for the S4 to be used in the club, as it had a variety of really cool features for performances. For better or worse, one of the big downfalls was form-factor compatibility with industry standard club equipment. When the original Kontrol S4 was first released, it had an incredibly unique layout. Let’s investigate five of the things we have learned about the new features after the release of the Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3. What do all the new features mean and how will they change things for current and new Kontrol S4 users?
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