Reply to S4 in the club

To my fellow DJs that have used the NI S4 - have you found it a bit inconvenient to use in a club environment as far as having space along with other traditional gear - i.e. the mixer, cdj's, turn tables, etc.?

I am well aware of the benefits of using the controller and I am currently a TSP pro user using 2 X-1s and CDJs so I am not after the pros/cons of how the controller functions but the practicality of using it in live environments.

I am asking because I am in need of a new mixer for my home studio and figure it would be cheaper (a better long term investment) just to buy the S4 rather than buy a new pioneer or a&h mixer (yes I know there are cheaper mixers out there, but I prefer the reliability/features of these brands). My concern falls within using the S4 in a club environment - most booths I have worked in are already cramped and trying to find adequate space for a midi controller like the S4 plus your laptop would appear to be very inconvenient.

What problems (if any) have you encountered and what have you done to over come them?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts
- Michael.C
Product One Music