Native Instruments · DJ Controllers

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3

Four channels of pure Traktor power

9.1
Overall Score
out of 10

Score Breakdown

Build Quality
9.0
Features
9.4
Value
8.0
Ease of Use
8.2
Sound
9.2

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Haptic feedback jog wheels
  • Motorized pitch faders
  • Best-in-class Traktor integration
  • Four hardware channels
Cons
  • Traktor-only (no Serato)
  • Expensive
  • Requires a laptop

Specifications

Channels4
Jog WheelsHaptic feedback
Inputs4x Line/Phono, 2x Mic
Outputs4x Master
USB1x Type-B
SoftwareTraktor Pro 3 (included)
Weight4.2 kg

NI Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 Review

The S4 MK3 is the flagship Traktor controller and it shows. With haptic feedback jog wheels, motorized pitch faders, and four full channels, this is serious production gear.

Haptic Jog Wheels

The S4 MK3 introduced haptic feedback to DJ controllers — the jog wheels vibrate to simulate vinyl resistance and indicate loop points. It is genuinely impressive in practice.

Four Channels

Having four hardware channels opens up creative possibilities: mix between stems, layer loops, or run a complex multi-source setup. The signal path is pristine throughout.

Battle Tested Traktor Compatible 4 Channel

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