The Kontrol S4 has arrived

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The Kontrol S4 has arrived
Posted on: 29.10.2010 by Tameka Hembre
So as i write i am currently unpacking the S4 at home.
contents are as follows:
Instruction Manual
Software
Keyboard shortcuts fold out
traktor stickers
a beatport $10.00 gift card!!!!1 (What???)
USB Cord
Power cord
and of course the controller.

My camera batteries just died so bear with me as it charges.
pics to follow
Albina Califano
31.10.2010		here is a sound file with the ramp-up issue ,recorded with Traktor 3 vs. DjDecks...
Albina Califano
31.10.2010		the ramp-up is NI problem... if you stop the waveform with the mouse,release it,stop,release it,stop it... you can hear the ramp-up.it takes some mili seconds to start the track again full play speed...
Leeanna Ayla
31.10.2010		I never had that problem using TPRO 1.2.6 and haven't seen it in the S4 software either. The only ramp up issue I was aware of was the VCI-100 problem, but that was fixed with the 1.3 firmware update. Maybe the 1.2 update before that?
Albina Califano
31.10.2010		hello, does the Traktor Kontrol S4 software has the ramp-up, has we do in Traktor 3/Pro?
I mean if you use the mouse or any controller to stop and release the waveform,it always has that ramp-up/delay in playing the track again,is that gone with the new software?
thank you
Leeanna Ayla
31.10.2010
Originally Posted by rdej47
For those who got it, does the S4 come with the loopmasters DJ tools library?
It's it's not very big though. I believe 156 samples and one shots.

Originally Posted by rdej47
Also has the icon changed for Traktor?
No and and interesting side note is that in the manual the S4 software is referenced as Traktor Pro. I wouldn't read to much into that though.

Originally Posted by rdej47
Is the loop recorder the only way to save a sample that you record in Traktor? or is there an option where if you drop a loop into the sample bank that you can save it?
When you use the loop recorder those are saved in your samples playlist as wav files so you can then load the, into sample banks. You can load into sample banks by either dragging and dropping or using the browse feature.
Johnsie Kingrea
31.10.2010
Originally Posted by Fraa
When you set your loop length to 32 (max) and you push a sample slot, it puts a 32 beats loop in that slot.

OR

You load a loop/sample you already have, but the max length is 48 seconds.

OR

You record a loop with your Loop Recorder and put it in a sample slot, also 32 beats max.
Is the loop recorder the only way to save a sample that you record in Traktor? or is there an option where if you drop a loop into the sample bank that you can save it?
Treva Carinio
31.10.2010
Originally Posted by rdej47
Also can anyone comment on the amount that the sample banks can record. I thought I remember reading 14 seconds but that seems kinda small.
When you set your loop length to 32 (max) and you push a sample slot, it puts a 32 beats loop in that slot.

OR

You load a loop/sample you already have, but the max length is 48 seconds.

OR

You record a loop with your Loop Recorder and put it in a sample slot, also 32 beats max.
Eulah Tamkin
31.10.2010		All take a closer look tomorrow, this thing is pretty sick.. lots of of options.. so im still trying to figure it out myself.
Johnsie Kingrea
31.10.2010		Also can anyone comment on the amount that the sample banks can record. I thought I remember reading 14 seconds but that seems kinda small.
Johnsie Kingrea
31.10.2010		For those who got it, does the S4 come with the loopmasters DJ tools library? Also has the icon changed for Traktor?
Janina Droze
30.10.2010		After discussing with me wife, ordering one from DJTT this week.

mrs. tau:"you should support small business, screw GC"
me: "NI is big business dear"
Mrs. tau: "somebody has to make the stuff, but why should you give money to people like GC that lie to you every time you go in there?"
me : "Fair enough"

My wife is made of win.
Eulah Tamkin
30.10.2010		haha yea thanks bro.
Mao Sveum
30.10.2010
Originally Posted by tau
GC is saying a week to 2 weeks to refresh stock here in san diego. 'Units we had were gone in an hour'.

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thank god I read this. I was going to head down right now
Omar Nila
30.10.2010		diggin the funky carpet
Eulah Tamkin
30.10.2010
Eulah Tamkin
30.10.2010		Whatsup guys,

Let me tell you how much of a mission it has been to get some information on my pre-order for the Traktor Kontrol s4 on the DJTechTools store. I originally placed a pre-order on 10/17/10, at first when I checked my account it seemed that the $899.99 was taken immediately, so I thought that everything went smooth and I would get the s4 sometime in the first two weeks of November, right?, wrong. I ended up rechecking my account because of a member who made a post regarding the 10% deposit and how the money wasn't extracted from his account. I was on the same boat he was, I decided to call DJTT to figure out what was happening and why. Whoever I spoke to told me that they weren't doing the 10% deposit any longer and were just going to take the full amount either on this past thursday or friday. So I waited, and still nothing was done to my account, I'd figure they would of done it by friday in order to ship it on the first week of November (He stated I would of been part of the first batch).

$900 + is a big deal to me being that I am a college student and as of now jobless. I felt that wasn't being fully informed on everything. Basically, I felt really uncertain about having insufficient by the time DJTT 'decided' to take my money, so I called around and found out that Guitar Center had 1 s4 in stock. I jumped right on it, and yes I did pay more than $900, obviously, plus tax. But to me it was worth it, I knew at least that I had the money to buy then and there. I strictly pre-ordered the s4 from DJTT to support the website, and everything associated with it. I also was thrilled to have a DVD showcasing some tips by Ean Golden, but at the end of the day it just seemed less appealing to me due to the uncertainty.

Btw: I live in Charlotte,NC.

I'm going to post some videos and pictures as soon as I get it set up.
Nedra Fresneda
30.10.2010		my delivery just got postponed 4-5 weeks grrrrr.
Peggy Gabrielson
30.10.2010
Originally Posted by Fraa
Got my S4 yesterday, had a shitload of problems with drivers/communication/etc.
After 14 hours of uninstalling and reinstalling and eventually formatting my c-drive and installing Windows 7 again, it finally worked

But then the left jogwheel was doing weird stuff, the signal was lost everytime I pressed the top of the jogwheel in. Eventually a mod on the NI community gave me a couple of tips to solve it, had to get the top of the jogwheel off and re-position it again. Then calibrated it and everything worked, although it was very tiring and frustrating

Anyway, here are some pics!

















cool pics. the s4 looks really pretty with all the lights
Jerome Burruss
30.10.2010		Been to three stores already, because some little kids keep buying them.
daniela klein
30.10.2010
Originally Posted by empolo
+1

I didn't truly recognize the power of the sample decks and loop recorder until I got the S4 in front of me - man!

But I agree, kills are good. No worries - break out the X1 and map the kills there - done.
I'll just keep them mapped on my keyboard the way they are now anyhow. The point in kills is the quick clean cutout and cut-in. If you find two basslines that work well in each of two tracks that are playing, you can cut in and cut out at the same time and instantly trade grooves. It's a lot cleaner than using knobs for it; you can always hear the ramp-up with knobs.

I'm still annoyed there's no four-band EQ. Why do they even offer it when they don't support it?

Still, this is starting to look like about the best controller out there. It's the first thing that's made me believe about giving up my Bitstream 3x.
daniela klein
30.10.2010
Originally Posted by Wickedsight
Turn the knob all the way down
You work your side of the street and I'll work mine, okay?
Carlee Pickard
30.10.2010
Originally Posted by photojojo
Your best bet is to contact the store directly at orders@djranking s.com Not sure they work on the weekends though.
Ugh yeah, they don't work on weekends. I called them first before posting :[.
Leeanna Ayla
30.10.2010
Originally Posted by Coldfuzion
Hey guys,

Sorry if this is a bit off topic but I just have a quick question for the DJTT site, how can I cancel my S4 pre-order? I paid through google checkout.
Your best bet is to contact the store directly at orders@djranking s.com Not sure they work on the weekends though.
Carlee Pickard
30.10.2010		Hey guys,

Sorry if this is a bit off topic but I just have a quick question for the DJTT site, how can I cancel my S4 pre-order? I paid through google checkout.
Janina Droze
30.10.2010		GC is saying a week to 2 weeks to refresh stock here in san diego. 'Units we had were gone in an hour'.

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Twyla Hilst
30.10.2010		Nice point of view, I should try
Earl Ancelet
30.10.2010
Originally Posted by djs
This is why we have sample decks now Trim the bass out the the main track and tease [sample] it back in w another deck.
+1

I didn't truly recognize the power of the sample decks and loop recorder until I got the S4 in front of me - man!

But I agree, kills are good. No worries - break out the X1 and map the kills there - done.
DJ Fexland
30.10.2010
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
Clean sharp cuts. I dont like bring the bass back in with a knob its not sharp enough.
Whatever works best for you. I like Kills.
This is why we have sample decks now Trim the bass out the the main track and tease [sample] it back in w another deck.
Kecia Wnukowski
30.10.2010		Yep me too.
nayit ruiz jaramillo
31.10.2010		Clean sharp cuts. I dont like bring the bass back in with a knob its not sharp enough.
Whatever works best for you. I like Kills.
Twyla Hilst
31.10.2010		I don't see the point in EQ kills when you have the rotary control, it's only one hand move

I used EQ kill when I hadn't any controller
nayit ruiz jaramillo
31.10.2010
Originally Posted by steveboyett
Am I wrong, or are there really no EQ kills on this thing?
Unfortunately not... big shame in my opinion.

My own Custom Mapping will include kills as the assignment is still there in the table. Just gotta lose 2 buttons for it which ill probably take from the sample slots.
Tameka Hembre
31.10.2010		it is just a cut out. not to scale of a standard laptop but looks like the same size as my laptop. With the S4 i really do not see the need for it but always a good backup
Rhona Naron
30.10.2010		What is that keyboard shortcuts thing? Is it just a list of keyboard shortcuts? or is it actual stickers for your keyboard?
Tameka Hembre
30.10.2010		yeah no kills just plain old knobs what is that a problem? hehe
Lorita Leazenby
30.10.2010
Originally Posted by steveboyett
Am I wrong, or are there really no EQ kills on this thing?
Turn the knob all the way down
daniela klein
30.10.2010		Am I wrong, or are there really no EQ kills on this thing?
Tameka Hembre
30.10.2010
Originally Posted by Fraa
Dude, it's me lol
from the NI community , but my username there is my old nickname "JuG"
Ahhh sweet!!!
nayit ruiz jaramillo
30.10.2010		Hello JuG... nice piccies...
Treva Carinio
30.10.2010
Originally Posted by A-Sans-A
Nice pics!!!! Sucks to hear that you had such a hard time getting it running but glad to hear it's going now.
Dude, it's me lol
from the NI community , but my username there is my old nickname "JuG"

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