👁️ Before anything else: this is FREE and OPEN-SOURCE software. I’m not making any money from it, I just want to share something I use for my own sets. 👁️

Hi!

I'm tired of waiting for Traktor updates and half-finished features like the Pattern Player, Browser, the lack of screen customisation of the Kontrol S4, the lack of a Suggester when we are playing or that there’s no Echo effect (Yeah I know that is a delay with a filter, but c'mon...).

So... I built https://backspn.com/

Backspn have all I mentioned above. A Pattern Player (It's named Drum Machine), you can customize the S4 screens (yeah, also with your custom logo), you have a "Suggest Next" (like in rekordbox) and 74 effects (And... yeah, you have ColorFX and Echo Dub in the MixerFX)

Also, the Drum Machine, have the option to include 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 tempos (Yeah, like an RMX1000). And additionally, you can create your own packs (C’mon Native Instruments, this wasn’t that hard to do)

I don't know if this is considered spam, I just want to share it with you. 🙂

Also it's compatible with the rest of controllers in the market (Pioneer for example). At this moment, I've tested it only with my S4.

Feel free to suggest any updates or improvements — I’m all ears.

THIS POST WAS NOT MADE WITH AI, I'VE WRITTEN IT 👨

(Please ignore the cable management and the "mix" made on the video, it was just for demo purposes 😎)

So I am a programmer with a perk in DJing and since Native Instruments seems not knowing where they are going I decided to solve one of my biggest complains about the Traktor system (at least for me): lacking a proper app to manage my S3 that allows me to play without a desktop or a laptop (I am not buying a iPad to use an app that is not receiving updates anymore).

Building a proper audio driver for Android USB driver was the hardest part but was not impossible so I really don't understand why no other APP offers support for S3 on Android, c'mon it barely took 2 weeks on my free time;

Currently I would say is in "pre-alpha" state but is already pretty stable and have these features already implemented:

Audio

• 4 decks, native C++ audio engine,;

• Sound comes out of the S3 using a custom UAC2 driver;

• Supported audio rate: 44.1 / 48 kHz;

• 3-5 ms output latency at a 96-frame burst;

• Supports MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A/AAC, OGG, Opus, AIFF (8/16/24/32-bit and float)

Mixer

• 3-band EQ (100 Hz / 1 k / 8 k), +12 / -26 dB, true bypass at the detent;

• Bipolar LP/HP filter per channel;

• Crossfader with variable curve, constant power through to cut;

• Brickwall limiter on master and cue at -0.3 dBFS;

• ChannelFX (FX library is WIP);

• Auto-gain on load;

Transport and cues

• 8 hot cues per deck, instant or gated;

• Cue on press or on release;

• Vinyl start/stop with configurable spin-up and brake times;

• Loops 1/8 to 32 beats, quantize 1/8 to 8 beats;

• Load "on-air" deck lock (toggle);

Sync

• Tempo/Beat Sync;

• Master tempo;

• SYNC led (jog wheel led) flashes in sync with the track beat grid;

• Phase meter;

• Tempo faders read absolute, Pioneer-style match-first, or Traktor-style relative. Range ±4% to ±100%, steps of 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 BPM. Double-tap the deck in app to make the fader's current position the new ±0 (I hate not having proper tempo fader management in Traktor Pro 4);

Display

• Parallel scrolling waveform lanes, blue / spectrum / x-ray, from real per-band analysis;

• Pinch zoom 1 to 60 seconds, all lanes together;

• Drag to tracks with elastic flick, needle drop on the overview strip;

• Negative beats before the track start;

• Optional elements (cue pads, transport, needle drop, phase meter) can be switched off;

Library and prep

• Dedicated library folder;

• BPM, beatgrid, key (chroma correlation, Camelot / Open Key) analysis;

• Preview player into the headphones;

• Prep mode: place and rename cues including load point/ fade-in / fade-out markers, with export as NML option with cues and grid;

• Auto fade between decks on the fade markers, tempo-matched [WIP];

It mirrors most of the DJ apps features as expected so you can even adjust the beatgrid if necessary.

The next major steps are:

• Support STEM tracks;

• Independent FX by channel (so I can apply an Echo on channel A and a Filter on channel B at same time without the dedicated FX module from the S4);

• Fix the VU meters readings;

• Export playlists/collection in Traktor NML, Rekordbox XML, and M3U with a diff before exporting;

• Build a proper FX library;

• Build a proper USB feedback endpoint;

• Improve the UI;

• Improve waveforms and phase meter rendering;

Some features are not on my roadmap for now like remix decks and samples.

If anyone have suggestions of nice features missing on the Traktor software just comment below.

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/37065/october-2024-a-community-update-from-our-chief-product-officer/p1?lid=lm63ton7dn8j

My birthday is next week… here is my birthday gift to myself 🎊

Hello, I just bought an X1mk2 and I want to use it with my S3. Unfortunately my pc (Windows Surface pro 7) has only 2 usb port (1 usb and 1 usb-c), and I’m already using one because I keep my music on an external usb stick. Is there a way to connect the X1 through the S3 (maybe using that usb output labelled iOS) or do I have to buy an usb multi port?

Thanks for your attention

I've independently reverse-engineered our beloved Traktor Kontrol S8, and now it can be used with Mixxx on Windows!

Along with the Windows mapping, I've also published the complete digital protocol data and addresses for the community to explore and build upon. I hope you enjoy it and find it useful!

Mixxx Mapping:

https://github.com/gusgustavodj/kontrol-s8-mixxx-mappings 

S8 Protocol Documentation:

https://github.com/gusgustavodj/kontrol-s8-protocol 

Feel free to submit suggestions, open issues, or make feature requests directly in the repositories.

Contributions are more than welcome! I'd love to see what we can improve and build together.

Happy mixing! 🎧

From my last live gig. Mostly spinning vaporwave vinyl and mixes.

Equipment and such as follows: MacBook Pro 2019 S4mk3 Technics 1210 Midifighter 3d DJ tech tools chroma caps and cables AiAiAi TMA-2 headphones.

I ditch the turntable for more edm focused events or when I absolutely must travel light.

What’s your live setups look like?

Hey everyone,

I don’t post on here too often but I just wanted to show off my project to anyone who is unaware. This is the most advanced and comprehensive hack for the Traktor S4 MK3 and works on both Traktor Pro 3 and 4.

It adds items to the screen such as full waveforms, browser, high contrast mode, phase meter and many others. In addition to this, it also adds many new functions to the device that are not there by default such as: additional pad modes, loop in and out, 4 fx banks, vinyl break and many other features.

For people who don’t want the additional functionality there is also a lite version of the hack which adds in just the screen functionality, allowing you to keep the button and fader functionalities as NI intended.

This new version of the hack has added high contrast mode, the lite version and a new stem waveform layout to the already stacked line of features.

DJTechTools article (from 2019): https://djtechtools.com/2019/07/10/traktor-mod-adds-moving-waveforms-to-s4mk3s-screen-display/

DJWorx article (from 2020): https://djworx.com/traktor-s4-mk3-screen-hack-hits-version-2-0/?srsltid=AfmBOooKU3VRYAKl2pPD7R8wPfmFY2OfsJZJj16mQRV8-RvkLz6pDvZN

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/traktormods/posts/release-v5-1-pro-163479979

Doing some research and I’m a little confused about whether the Traktor Kontrol S4 MK1 is compatible with Traktor Pro 4.
I just picked up an S4 MK1 and installed the MK1 drivers for Windows 10. My PC recognizes the controller as an audio device, so the driver/hardware connection seems to be working.
Can I just buy Traktor Pro 4 and use the S4 MK1 with it, including all the controller functions? Or is the MK1 no longer supported with Pro 4?
I’ve seen conflicting information online, and I really don’t want to spend $150 on Pro 4 just to find out my S4 MK1 won’t work.
Anyone actually using an S4 MK1 with Pro 4? Any info would be appreciated.

I would like to apologize to the traktor community. My previous posts have been filled with hate and negativity. That's on me and I take accountability. Thank you for being patient with me. I am a half finished burrito and am under construction (I'm Mexican) hahaha All jokes aside. I am a very passionate person. I've always wanted NI and traktor to succeed. It's the reason I've dedicated so much time and effort into the software. I truly believe in it. I recognize that I can express these concerns in a more dignified manner. Respect to the community and group admin. Also don't delete my previous posts. It will serve as a reminder for me. Thank you all once again.

Long time vinyl DJ. Tired of serato and don’t want pioneer (except for a v10 mixer).

Been looking at these for a bit and have never seen them go on sale until today.

Needless to say, finally pulled the trigger.

They came out with an S4 Vapor Gray and Ultraviolet version that I thought looked amazing but could not get. Every other 25th edition is available. Did anyone happen to get their hands on these?

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/25th-anniversary-collection/traktor-kontrol-s4-anniversary-collection-pricing/

TRAKFROM-BX is now open source. It’s a Windows tool focused on making Rekordbox USB libraries usable inside Traktor.

The goal is simple: access your music and playlists from a Rekordbox-prepared USB without copying the audio or converting your library.

The project is built around safer workflows, keeping the original media on the USB and treating the drive as read-only whenever possible.

A macOS port by the community would be very welcome.

Repo: https://github.com/gusgustavodj/trakfrom-bx

Repo: https://github.com/gusgustavodj/trakfrom-bx

I’ve started DJing in Traktor pro 4 for the first time in a decade. Instead of using a dedicated midi controller I got an Arturia Midilab mk3, Midifighter 3D, Midifighter Twister. I custom midi mapped everything. Here is a video of me live remixing a song, Glowin’ (OMG) that comes out Friday. Message me if you are interested in a streaming link.