Introducing TRAKTOR KONTROL S8: The flagship all-in-one DJ controller | Native Instruments

Driven by touch-sensitive controls, high-res displays put TRAKTOR PRO software within sight, keeping you focused on the music – not on your laptop.

Innovative touch-and-see workflow makes browsing, editing, effects and Remix Decks instantly accessible. Available Oct. 30. Pre-order today.

Music:

Manni Dee - Sister Nobody
(Available Oct 27 on Osiris Music)

NGHT DRPS & Soulmind - Hell
NGHT DRPS - Trippy

Samples from:

- Best of 50 Weapons Compilation (Remix Set)

- Rankin Audio Link section:

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General info
Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based audio production and DJing. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully-integrated solutions for all musical styles and professions. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike.

[irritablysavvy]

Nice to see a controller that's not trying to take the place of turntables and is actually focused on live production and mixing. Pretty dope!

[jrimmer]

Been using Native instruments since day one . Ive never had a bug we couldnt fix or a problem with any of their sound devices .
F4 ws easey to use and to transport to gigs.
F1, X1 and the V2 mixer work like well oiled machine .
You can say what you want but Im a happy customer.

[djloomy]

It's been almost 10 years!
Whatever they say, this is the most advanced controller ever built for DJs!
I'm still in love with my s8!
Hoping that one day Native Instruments will launch the Kontrol S8 MK2 on the market

[AlexKini]

Native Instruments taking DJ equipment to a whole new level again. Good job !!! Lookin' forward on purchasing one of these.

[NGHTDRPS]

thanks a lot for featuring my tracks!!!

[koregmusic]

Yes this is the sort of controller that I think would fit for this present time. Decks are still a great thing though, I know that there is something great about having true vinyl playing but like someone else said this is 2014, and you can still add vinyl to it if you're fussy and have money. As there are so many DJs now there needs to be more to it than just playing the music and adding effects to stand out. Scratching is OK but it may not work as well on the dance floor. Live remixing is my idea of what people could do to enhance their performance and this controller definitely has that potential.

[VigorousAura]

This will make jaws drop man, This looks like a really great product for DJs and Producers. 

[djroachc]

If Traktor moves to Video, they would rule the DJ market. Already people are ditching turntables and controllers (except for Video Djing) to the likes of DJing with the APC-40 or Traktor Maschine. This is a step-up to modern DJing. 

[Odyseuss]

I like it! looks like a finally grown up Child! The Mutation from "Toy" to "Working-Tool" Displays looking great! And i love the Sizeupgrade of 20% and the Standalone-Mixer Function. I preorderd mine right now and will do a Test vs. the SX2 and then make decision and send back the other one. But probably i will stay with Traktor. Feel good about it! :)

[bpborispolsek]

Just close your eyes and listen to the fantastic

[GLZZZD]

So this is NI's response to the Numark NV. Hmm they both seem pretty legit but i have never been really good with traktor. well it is personal preference so my opinion doesnt mean anything but what i can say is that both pieces of hard have great capablities

[throughmyspeakersfam]

Download the tracks 'Trippy' and 'Hell' from this video for free :-) 

[OUWATZAHLE]

just the stand alone is great at last now can get more in to the mix and best part dont need ur laptop love it 

[Padbangers]

everybody complaining about the price has never bought any high end professional gear before. go find another controller with all the features for that price... good luck.

[tcelikyay]

wish you would make just the deck part as a controller. That would rock! 

[GhosthackDe]

Looks interesting, i'm currently using the S4.

[kaloshilo]

Nice.  I have to re-learn my Maschine etc and then this.

[LoveMeBack]

Is a mixer like Pioneer etc. now obsolete?

[throughmyspeakersfam]

The new NGHT DRPS EP is out! Slippin // Digi & Vinyl
Also, free download of his 2 tracks from the video above....

[raypalomarez]

How is the pitch control? Some users are saying the pitch control is not accurate. What are your thoughts? Syncing the same genre of music is fine, but what if you do a variety of genres.