How to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 (Part 2: Intermediate) | Native Instruments

Learn how to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 and TRAKTOR software. In part 2 of this series, TRAKTOR pro Mike Henderson, aka ENDO, dives into creative DJing techniques, focusing on effects, EQ, and other tips and tricks to make DJing easier and more intuitive. In this masterclass, you'll unlock the full potential of TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, gaining in-depth knowledge of its incredible network of pro-level DJ effects.

Discover TRAKTOR KONTROL S4:

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:00:16 CHAPTER 1: Transitioning & Beat-matching
0:01:17 Volume transitions
0:05:15 Beat-matching with headphones
0:07:10 Beat-matching by ear
0:09:06 CHAPTER 2: Syncing Tracks
0:09:30 The Master Clock
0:11:13 The Phase Meter
0:13:20 Beatgrids
0:22:46 CHAPTER 3: EQ
0:26:52 General EQ rules
0:28:08 Using EQ for smooth transitions
0:30:00 Viewing frequency in Traktor software
0:31:09 Manipulating the high and mid frequencies
0:34:09 CHAPTER 4: Filter
0:37:57 Using filters for smooth transitions
0:39:07 Filter types
0:40:26 CHAPTER 5: FX
0:41:01 The FX units & Group FX mode
0:43:41 Practical applications for FX
0:47:17 FX pre and post
0:48:53 Single FX mode
0:50:32 Single FX in action
0:52:03 Snapshots
0:53:07 The Turntable FX
0:54:36 Types of FX
0:58:27 Mixer FX

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Tracklisting:
Island Hill - Stella [Bedrock Records]
Island Hill - Persian Lover [Bedrock Records]
Island Hill, Dee Montero - Yanhanshan [Bedrock Records]
Chiapet - Westworld (Will Clarke Remix) [Yoshitoshi Recordings]

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[ethaninwhite]

I love that these aren't just tutorials on how to use TRAKTOR PRO and Traktor S4 but also great introductory DJ courses. It's basically a three-in-one, WITHOUT being dry

[johnathanloh]

No idea who dj endo was but im loving his teaching style. So easy to follow.

[kkmusic]

Finally! That is how you beat grid! Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to part three. Props to Endo for an entertaining and informative presentation.

[mmbrown]

Just got my S4 MK3 and these tutorials are awesome. Love the nerding out! 😂

[maxwolfe]

These videos are so helpful. I spent ten years on Traktor just winging it.😊
My biggest problem has always been the change in file types from; wma, MP3, wave to flac. It's taken me years to convert 90gb of wma files.

[petelongrs]

An incredibly detailed and helpful video; talking the talk and walking the walk. Thank you.

[ruffin]

Shout out Native instruments for this info, great video that was mainly a refresher but a lot of quirks and tricks i didnt even know. Perfect timing too since my S4 will be here tomorrow! Excited to join the club coming from the S2 mk3, really appreciate yall!

[DJShaiGuy]

Beatgridding tools, and such a plethora of amazing effects I've not discovered (especially loving Turntable and Beat Masher). Been on Traktor since 2010 and the limitless capabilities of this monster never cease to amaze me. Just hope we get instant separation sooner rather than later.

[transientemotion]

Thanks man. "Master clock" talk really helped. I couldnt figure out how to keep a track from auto sync that i dont want matched by bpm

[vminus]

This is amazing. Will be upgrading from the delay to the delay t3. Thank you for making these. They are a well needed

[jayantakumarbose]

How nice you have explained..❤ thanking you 🙏

[scobi.hughes]

Very happy with this series so far, great work to all involved.

[EnglishTeacherBerlin]

Your Videos are so instructive and well explained- thank you very much! You make me even happier with our new S4 mk3

[calebeperazza]

Amazing series - thanks Native Instruments and ENDO!!

[United-Bengals]

I'm just speechless after seeing all the 4 parts of this amazing guy why I did not buy this instead of Pioneer controller 😢😢

[YakAttack]

I've been with traktor for many years, and have the S4 MK3, along with two Allen Heath k2's, and an F1 kontroller. Everything custom mapped. Love the flexibility of traktor with mapping, but seriously, they need to come up with a viable live stems feature. This is taking the DJ world by storm, and many of the competition have it and it's working extremely well. Will always be loyal to traktor, but it does get frustrating seeing everybody speed past us

[JerrySumrell]

This is an excellent tutorial. Really gave me what I wanted. Straight from the source. Thanks!!

[gmc]

Thank you for this ive been on traktor for years and learnt so much!
I have to say i haven't used much of the extra features over the years because im not a very tech savy person and it takes me ages to use extras in my sets.

When you guys originally introduced stems i didnt really understand how i could use them including the remix sets i still don't really use them either.

Now everyone is saying hurry up and give us what we want but how many people will be using these features.

I still rep NI and love it ❤

[terrydunlin]

Another interesting and very informative video! Looking forwards to part 3 👍🏻

[danielp.]

Lovely. Great job Endo. I wish I saw this when I started using it. I was still able to catch new things here and there. Thank you!!