How to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 (Part 1: Beginner) | Native Instruments

Watch as TRAKTOR pro Mike Henderson, also known as ENDO, takes you through part 1 of a TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 masterclass for professional and aspiring DJs. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a better understanding of how to use the industry-leading DJ software and some of the hardware’s key features, including how to browse tracks, sync tracks, beatmatch, record sets, and much more.

Whether you’re just starting your DJ journey or you’re a seasoned professional, there’s something for everyone in this video. Stay tuned stay tuned for more episodes!

Discover TRAKTOR KONTROL S4:

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:46 CHAPTER 1: Installation and connections
03:39 S4 Hardware Overview (Mixer, Decks, Pads)
05:40 Output section
06:45 CHAPTER 2: TRAKTOR Software
07:37 Registration, Firmware and Software
11:01 Powering-on the S4 and Traktor
13:29 Troubleshooting
14:33 Calibrating the S4
16:47 Traktor Overview
18:54 CHAPTER 3: Browser
21:58 Importing and organizing songs
26:27 Smart playlists
28:53 Color coding and ratings
30:37 Metadata
32:55 Beatport integration
36:48 Advanced browser features
38:55 Playing a track
42:29 Jogwheel modes
43:46 CHAPTER 4: Mixer
48:43 Configuring the Traktor mixer
50:59 Using Traktor as an audio interface
52:12 Outro

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Tracklisting:

13:17 - Aubrey Fry - Tyrant (Four Candles Remix) [Bedrock Records]

40:06 - Zoo Brazil - The Feeling [Bedrock Records]

47:59 - Island Hill - Stella [Bedrock Records]

51:51 - Dee Montero, Island Hill - Yanhanshan [Bedrock Records]

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[kcirenim]

Finally a solid video from native instruments on Traktor! THANK YOU!!!!

[itsnotch]

The fact that I JUST bought an S4 and then this video drops is CRAZY!

[GroundBeatDe]

Hi, i was a traktor user for many years, i like the interface, the midi configuration, the SOUND and the effects... but without elastic beatgrids, granular quantization (1/16 beats) and now stems....its a little complicated not to fall in love with serato, vdj or djay pro. Ive changed to serato 2 weeks ago, mainly for this reason (besides, everybody at the clubs is playing with serato). I know, 90% of the djs dont play at clubs, but they see what we are using at the clubs or festivals, so dont forget us. Of course there is no new hardware...the s4 is really a weapon (the haptic feedback its a little anoying when scratching, but it can be customized without it, the xfader sucks, but it can be upgraded - innofader would be great and you have done this before with the z2). The jogs are a little small for scratching, but they work. I have stoped waiting (many years of waiting) for NI to realease at least the beatgrids and the quantization, thats why i changed to serato (totally heart broken), but i think NI its more focused on sound packs/maschine stuff than in new dj hardware. Yeah, the s4 its enough for electronic music, but for open format djs...the software its the limiting factor. BTW every mapped jogwheel sucks if it isnt from NI hardware. The old forums where great, ton of information, also the support its a little slow (maybe i had bad luck -first question in many years). Integrating hardware from rane and others would be great, but i think this is away from NI scope. Also, tired to do crazy mappings with all the modifiers. The new logo looks like AI mixed with Nasa :D. I wouldnt have released the new image without new hardware or important software upgrades. The s4 has of course the old logo...that doesnt look well. Hope that my fellow Germans are not doing any marketing stuff, because we are not to good at that. We let the quality speaks for itself, but nowadays thats it not enough.
Hope that NI can cope with the other software competitors regarding software features and then, i ll switched back to traktor. Good luck in the future! :D.

[terrydunlin]

Yess!! Finally a full and in depth tutorial can’t wait for parts 2 and 3?

[puresoundstudios]

Thank you so much for initiating this series. Time for a refresh!

[kkmusic]

Thank you for this video series! I've been using Traktor for 3 years now and still picked up two super valuable features that I didn't know about. I'm looking forward to more tutorials.

[thelaibon]

Gotta say, man, you did a great job. Excellent instructor

[RaZoRwIrE]

Thank you for this! Great in-depth guide!

[Quais]

I just ordered one of these and will be coming back to these videos. Thank you! I'm so friggin excited!

[littlefela]

Genuinly great stuff making this. Going to be able to cite this for anyone needing troublshooting help. Glad NI is working on the new features to come. Traktors still amazing even with its faults compared to some of the competition

[milotxh]

The only video that deserve real likes u are truly a hero thank u

[SenzuDeano]

This is exactly what i needed. Thank you Native Instruments and thank you Endo <3

[DelmarBrowne]

Thanks so much for coming back ENDO with this training.

[h.m.sanchez]

Still got my Traktor Kontrol S4 and love it

[CREATEEDUCATEINSPIRE]

Endo the LEGEND, the man behind them all. Love it man.

[cameronpatrickscott]

Geek out, love it thanks a lot, reconvening after a loong busmans holiday, off to intermediate school.

[DYVNbeats]

This was awesome. Got me to finally dust off the ol’ S2 Mk3 and give it a shot!

[PrajyotMeshram]

about time!!! I copped my s4 around 2 years back and I've minimally used it till now. now we are using it - using it!

[red_nick]

I'm very glad it shows those latency guides, they're very useful

[xandersijperda]

Thank you for this step by step tutorial. It's really helpful!