Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S3 Digital DJ Controller Overview
The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S3 is a versatile and powerful 4-channel digital DJ controller, designed to elevate the DJing experience with enhanced control and creativity. Building on the success of its predecessors, the S3 integrates seamlessly with Traktor Pro 4 software, offering a comprehensive set of features tailored for both aspiring and professional DJs.
Essential 4-Channel DJ Controller
The Traktor Kontrol S3 Controller is, by and large, one of the most popular DJ controllers in the world, and for good reason.
The Traktor Kontrol S3 is designed for seamless integration with Traktor Pro 4 software, enabling DJs to harness advanced features and effects for dynamic and creative performances. Whether performing live or mixing in the studio, the S3 offers a professional and intuitive DJing experience.
Key features include:
4-Channel Mixer: Provides extensive control over four decks, each with dedicated faders and 3-band EQs.
Large Jog Wheels: High-resolution jog wheels for precise track manipulation and scratching.
16 RGB Performance Pads: Trigger hot cues, loops, and samples with responsive, color-coded pads.
Mixer FX and Pro Mixer Layout: Access to essential effects and filters with an intuitive, club-standard layout.
High-Quality Audio Interface: 24-bit/96kHz audio quality ensures clear and powerful sound.
- Large (14 cm / 5.5”) precision jog wheels
- 4-Channel club-standard layout with identical deck
- design, 4-channel mixer, long pitch faders, and dual
- deck control
- Illuminated jog wheel ring for visual feedback
- including deck selection
- 16 RBG pads for triggering Hotcues, loops, and
- samples
- 3-band EQs with modelling of industry-standard mixer
- EQs
- Mixer FX for instant one-knob FX and filter control,
- choose from eight FX and three filter types to assign
- independently to each channel
- Full version of TRAKTOR PRO 4 included
- Integrates with the free TRAKTOR DJ 2 app
- iOS ready for use with TRAKTOR DJ 2 for iPad
- Compatible with the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 flight case
- Powered via USB or included power supply unit
- 44.1 / 48 kHz, 24-bit audio interface
- Mic input (combo XLR / 1/4”)
- RCA aux input
- XLR and RCA main outputs
- 2 x 1/4” TRS booth output
- 1/8” or 1/4” headphone outputs
- 44.1 / 48 kHz, 24-bit audio interface
- Mic input (combo XLR / 1/4”)
- RCA aux input
- XLR and RCA main outputs
- 2 x 1/4” TRS booth output
- 1/8” or 1/4” headphone outputs
- Includes the full version of TRAKTOR PRO 4
- Mix across four decks with the industry’s tightest and most reliable looping and beatjump functions
- Scratch, re-edit tracks mid-mix, and sample with Remix decks
- Interface optimized for the club
- Enhanced audio quality with mixer bypass mode and
- Elastique 3.3 time-stretching
- Assignable Mixer FX
- Improved browser section with dedicated features for harmonic mixing
- TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 also integrates with the free app TRAKTOR DJ 2 – for 2-channel DJing on desktop and iPad:
- Easy-to-use DJ software for iPad & Desktop
- SoundCloud Go+ integration, with access to an ever-expanding track collection
- Easily mix with track recommendations, sync, and Mixer FX taken from our pro software
- Windows 10 (latest update, 64 bit)
- macOS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15 (latest update)
- Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU
- 4 GB RAM
- USB 2.0 or higher (cable included)
- Graphics card which supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher
- Windows 10 (latest update, 64 bit)
- macOS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15 (latest update)
- Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU
- 4 GB RAM
- USB 2.0 or higher (cable included)
- Graphics card which supports OpenGL 3.3 or higher
- iOS 11.0 or later
- iPad 5th generation or later
- iPad Air 1st generation or later
- iPad mini 2nd generation or later
- iPad Pro 1st generation or later
