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Should I wait for my S4 or buy something else?
Posted on: 02.12.2010 by Nedra Fresneda
Thing is I sold my beloved APC40 and Audio8 to buy this thing and the guy who is importing it (to Argentina) isn't even giving me a delivery date. He says the place he is getting them (I suppose NI since he is an oficial reseller) aren't giving him any info (last week he told me 1 week after I made the partial payment and according to him he reserved 3 units early november). I bought gear from this place before and it seems to be safe. I only payed 1/3 of the total yet and I guess there will be no issues with getting my money back (or i'll set their building on fire). If I order it myself from the US or whatever it would be a pain if I get a faulty unit.

So here I stand, with a borrowed mixer and no soundcard having to either split my mac's output and run mono or plainly reject parties and getting kinda scared with the S4 issues (on the controller itself, not software ones) since it would be a pain to send it over, that being the reason I didn't order it myself.

I'm pushing the guy on monday to give me a delivery date or a refund, I can't stand being in the nebula and losing money at the same time. I'm channeling some bad vibes here since I'm about to freak out and it's starting to affect my music production. I make a living out of this, it's no hobby

Any recommendations, suggestions, support, hugs, beer, cookies & a glass of milk, etc are more than welcome.


PS: yes, I like to use () a lot
Nedra Fresneda
31.12.2010
Originally Posted by Jaimenez
The Traktor S4 MkII?! When's it coming out!? haha
here we go again haha
Nedra Fresneda
30.12.2010
Originally Posted by Carl Zeiss
+1
bit late now :P

anyway, it arrived in perfect condition so i'm quite happy
Christa Viscardi
30.12.2010
Originally Posted by Kh3MiC4L
wait to get the kontrol s4 MkII !!
+1
Nedra Fresneda
30.12.2010
Originally Posted by Erick
Cool, but why sell the apc40, if anything I believe it would complement traktor much more than the x1 but not the space issue, haha that would be a monster but it what I want to do, running live in the background synced with traktor and trigger a load of long loops while doing more one shots on s4
couldn't afford to keep both. Gear prices here nearly duplicate the ones in the US, and our currency is U$s1-$4 so
Annalisa Shogren
23.12.2010
Originally Posted by padi_04
the reseller where i got it from threw in an x1 since i was supossed to have my unit 2-3 weeks ago.

last week he told me the price on the x1 just went up, few mins later i reminded him what he promised. facepalm moment

i guess waiting has its benefits :P
Nothing like that would ever happen to me, lol.
Nedra Fresneda
23.12.2010
Originally Posted by OmniRoss
Wait, what?
the reseller where i got it from threw in an x1 since i was supossed to have my unit 2-3 weeks ago.

last week he told me the price on the x1 just went up, few mins later i reminded him what he promised. facepalm moment

i guess waiting has its benefits :P
Natashia Dionise
05.01.2011
Will have a MKI for sale around that time.....
Christa Viscardi
01.01.2011
just made a pre-order
Leeanna Ayla
31.12.2010
NI just announced the date. December 21st 2012
Nedra Fresneda
31.12.2010
Originally Posted by Jaimenez
The Traktor S4 MkII?! When's it coming out!? haha
here we go again haha
Arturo Banerjee
30.12.2010
The Traktor S4 MkII?! When's it coming out!? haha
Nedra Fresneda
30.12.2010
Originally Posted by Carl Zeiss
+1
bit late now :P

anyway, it arrived in perfect condition so i'm quite happy
Christa Viscardi
30.12.2010
Originally Posted by Kh3MiC4L
wait to get the kontrol s4 MkII !!
+1
Nedra Fresneda
30.12.2010
Originally Posted by Erick
Cool, but why sell the apc40, if anything I believe it would complement traktor much more than the x1 but not the space issue, haha that would be a monster but it what I want to do, running live in the background synced with traktor and trigger a load of long loops while doing more one shots on s4
couldn't afford to keep both. Gear prices here nearly duplicate the ones in the US, and our currency is U$s1-$4 so
Merilyn Sellards
30.12.2010
Cool, but why sell the apc40, if anything I believe it would complement traktor much more than the x1 but not the space issue, haha that would be a monster but it what I want to do, running live in the background synced with traktor and trigger a load of long loops while doing more one shots on s4
Andree Ganas
29.12.2010
I like your vibration damper
Nedra Fresneda
29.12.2010


yay!!!! (sorry for the quality, no time to look for the camera :P)
Nedra Fresneda
28.12.2010
finally the customs office has released 1 unit and I'm getting it since I convinced the main NI Reseller to bring a batch before the summer ends (like they did with the X1 last year).
I'm getting it tomorrow yay!
Eloy Snopkowski
27.12.2010
wait to get the kontrol s4 MkII !!
Annalisa Shogren
23.12.2010
Originally Posted by padi_04
the reseller where i got it from threw in an x1 since i was supossed to have my unit 2-3 weeks ago.

last week he told me the price on the x1 just went up, few mins later i reminded him what he promised. facepalm moment

i guess waiting has its benefits :P
Nothing like that would ever happen to me, lol.
Nedra Fresneda
23.12.2010
Originally Posted by OmniRoss
Wait, what?
the reseller where i got it from threw in an x1 since i was supossed to have my unit 2-3 weeks ago.

last week he told me the price on the x1 just went up, few mins later i reminded him what he promised. facepalm moment

i guess waiting has its benefits :P
Annalisa Shogren
23.12.2010
Originally Posted by padi_04
at least im getting X1 free (yay)
Wait, what?
Nedra Fresneda
23.12.2010
Originally Posted by Pagaille21
the denon dnc6000 (http://www.storedj.com.au/products/DEN-DNMC6000) will have simular features, and be a analogue 4 channel mixer but why go away from something built from ni
yeah, i know but:
1) no nhl
2) i hate denon design.

s4 should be here on tuesday
Staci Brionez
23.12.2010
the denon dnc6000 (http://www.storedj.com.au/products/DEN-DNMC6000) will have simular features, and be a analogue 4 channel mixer but why go away from something built from ni
Nedra Fresneda
19.12.2010
finally got the customs office "release" date, the 28th.....
at least im getting X1 free (yay)
Natashia Dionise
14.12.2010
Originally Posted by padi_04
because i get local warranty this way. if i have a problem i have it replaced in 2hs

wish i could get that extra sleep but my remix partner dropped the ball and we have to turn it in by Friday. at least i have something to keep me busy while i wait now lol
Not if he gets the spare parts as fast as the S4 itself....
Havefun while waiting, hope you won't need the local warranty..
Nydia Herbers
14.12.2010
I just got mine yesterday after being told I'd have to wait a week after the release date. Believe me it's been well worth the wait!! Love it
Nedra Fresneda
14.12.2010
Originally Posted by Kontrol
So why didn't you order it online at DJTT...?
It took a while before it was send due to the waitinglist, but after sending I had it in 3 days from UPS..
Good to read that it is coming in now... Get some extra sleep now, you won't after getting the S4...
because i get local warranty this way. if i have a problem i have it replaced in 2hs

wish i could get that extra sleep but my remix partner dropped the ball and we have to turn it in by Friday. at least i have something to keep me busy while i wait now lol
Natashia Dionise
13.12.2010
So why didn't you order it online at DJTT...?
It took a while before it was send due to the waitinglist, but after sending I had it in 3 days from UPS..
Good to read that it is coming in now... Get some extra sleep now, you won't after getting the S4...
Nedra Fresneda
13.12.2010
So I was informed today that since thursday my S4 was in the customs office awaiting to be inspected. I guess I'll have it by the end of this week or monday. LONG wait finally getting to it's end. -phew-

could someone upload the manual so i can start RTFM while i wait?
Nedra Fresneda
03.12.2010
Guess I'll have to keep waiting :/ thx

NI shipping takes 6-15 days here.

Things over here cost quite a lot (I'm paying $1.700 and street price will be $2.100 for the S4....) and takes ages to arrive. Born in the wrong place i guess...
Tiffanie Lenski
03.12.2010
I must have missed that detail. (a lil faded right now). Thats a tough call. You already ordered it. Just cross your fingers and hope you got a good one. I thought mine had issues but I'm going 3 hrs straight as we speak at a gig. My buddy is playing right now and we have had no issues. You know what f*ck it! Just wait for it. It won't have any issues. Think positive bro! You're going to get it and it's going to be one of the illest pieces you've played with. Might be drunk posting right now but I still say wait for it. If it has an issue deal with it then. Good luck!
Carlee Pickard
03.12.2010
Originally Posted by itajeN
I don't seem to be having any issues with my S4. To be honest, I might have gotten lucky.. If its your living, I'd say go for it and get the S4, now I'm no professional, but I've been on my S4 about 6-8 hours a evening this week. I have yet to come across any hardware issues.
The difference is he is in a different country! It's pretty easy to get your hands on if you're state side. :P
Tiffanie Lenski
03.12.2010
to be honest I was b!Tching about the headphone jack, which I believe I fixed just by cleaning I hope, but all in all this is the funnest piece of gear I've played with in years. I've been spinning for awhile, used to battle and all...but this is probably the most fun ive had in a minute. After the 3rd day (just Switched to Traktor from Serato) I noticed I wanted to rush home From work to play with it just like 1200's back in highschool. Don't need to take my word though. I would go to a spot that will allow you to try it for 2 weeks and allows returns with no hassle. That way you know for sure you're not tied down to the unit. I am predicting by the 3rd day you'll be on here talking about how ill it is. Again just be sure the place you purchase from allows returns. Good luck!
Matthew Yanagisawa
03.12.2010
Good things are for those who can wait patiently for them. I'll be buying an S4 too but I'm still deciding to either get rid of my trustful VCI-100 or keepit and a dedicated effects controller. Still I say wait for the S4 and borrow some gear . Also always pay those things with a credit card and pay the balance the next day. Its easier to ask for the credit back than your money back.
Janyce Henningson
03.12.2010
Why don't you order one from Native Instruments direct.
Free shipping as well
Kristian Buneta
03.12.2010
That or the Denon controller which is the same thing but heavier and cheaper. IMHO the S4 has a few more feature's and important buttons but the Denon is pretty much HID making them pretty much the same thing.
Dewey Melchi
02.12.2010
Haha. Im a noobie! You'd probbably use it better than I do. =/
Nedra Fresneda
02.12.2010
Originally Posted by itajeN
I don't seem to be having any issues with my S4. To be honest, I might have gotten lucky.. If its your living, I'd say go for it and get the S4, now I'm no professional, but I've been on my S4 about 6-8 hours a evening this week. I have yet to come across any hardware issues.
send me yours then XD
Dewey Melchi
02.12.2010
I don't seem to be having any issues with my S4. To be honest, I might have gotten lucky.. If its your living, I'd say go for it and get the S4, now I'm no professional, but I've been on my S4 about 6-8 hours a evening this week. I have yet to come across any hardware issues.

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