![]() ![]() Native Instruments are never going to please everyone, it’s just impossible. I’m sure with some mapping skills you could set it to control whatever you want, but as for quick switching, we’ll have to wait and see. This is the ‘beginner effects’ option for applying quick effects, it is not yet known if this nob will be assignable to different effects within the software or if it is a fixed effect. Mixer FXĪs with the Kontrol S2, NI have introduced an in-channel software based FX knob on each channel. It could just be one more thing to go wrong, but let’s give them the benefit of the doubt for now. Personally I’ve never been a fan of moving platters, unless there’s a vinyl record on it, but the new motorized feature might be a good tool for new DJ’s learning the trade with a view to transitioning to vinyl at some point in the future. Finding that first beat without headphones is now possible, great if you forget your headphones (yes you can mix without headphones) or if you’re doing a crazy ass scratch routine. Haptic feedback is a cool new feature and will be a great learning tool for new DJ’s and will also assist in mixing without the need for headphones. Or perhaps it does exist, but they are keeping that back as a surprise. It doesn’t look as if we’ve been treated to a track browse view as yet, but this could still be a potential software update in the future. These little screens seem to display just enough of what we need to see during a mix. So with the effect controls missing from the S2, it’s time to look at the S4, which does have the effect control knobs. They have included what I’d like to call ‘beginner effects’ to each channel though, so you can still twist a nob and look cool as the pre-set effect build is applied. Time will tell, but my hovering over the “pre-order now” button ceased once I realized these effects knobs had disappeared. However, with the small “iOS” port on the back of the S2 we might be heading for an iOS interface for the effects. The old S2 has the effects controls built right into the unit and with that tactile control of the effects removed, this will likely deter people from the more compact 2 deck unit. Now, this maybe a deal breaker for some, including myself. Kontrol S2 Mk3ĭig a little deeper into the S2 and we see that Native Instruments have removed the FX nobs. The older units simply look incredible dated in comparison. Comparing the new and old alongside one another the looks alone will likely make you want to upgrade. In a nutshell, the S4 and S2 hardware have had a much needed makeover and now look way more pro with nice pads, standard positioning of the pitch faders and bigger jog wheels. ( leave a comment down below if you’ve heard anything on this.)įrom what I have seen so far though, the user interface looks nice and clean, more modernized and sharper, but has completely maintained the design and layout so existing Traktor users should have no issue making the transition. That’s exciting! I’m just wondering if they’ll honour this down the line too or if this is simply for new purchasers? We’ll have to wait and see. If you look on the Native Instruments website, they do say that if you were to buy Traktor Pro 2 now, you will get an emailed link to a free update. SoftwareĪs I say, there’s not much information available as yet, but the big question for me at least, is, “Will existing Traktor Pro 2 users get a free update?” So we’re all a little premature for some proper reviews, but the excitement of new toys is guaranteed to get the juices flowing. Obviously you’ve likely read all the other DJ website musings and updates on the releases, and as we all know there’s no solid information on the software itself as yet. ![]() ![]() Well, despite my initial excitement, which still remains somewhat there’s not all that much to report. Whilst I have been sat on the sidelines of for some months now, struggling to prioritize any motivation for contributing to the site, I could not pass up an opportunity to comment on this latest foray back into the scene by Native Instruments. Native Instruments have recently dropped the announcement of new DJ controllers and the long anticipated arrival of the Traktor Pro 3 DJ software. ![]()
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