6/14/2023 0 Comments Traktor kontrol s2Gone also are the hardware Loop Recorder controls, dedicated filter knobs, a row of buttons and the display off of each deck’s sample/loop controls, and various other buttons, like toggles for Snap and Quantize modes. At 6 pounds, it does feel significantly lighter than the S4, and its 17.2 x 11.5-inch dimensions add up to 198 square inches of tabletop footprint, compared to the S4’s 250 square inches.įor that reduction, the S2 loses a whole lot more than just 2 channel strips. It only weighed 7.5 pounds, but its 19.7 x 12.7 x 2-inch frame caused some problems for the backpack set.Įnter the Kontrol S2, a more standard-size 2-channel controller that still attempts to wield the extraordinary power of Traktor Pro 2. Yet its burly size and $899 street price made some prospective buyers hit pause. It broke ground, caused a lot of drooling, and made me personally switch to Traktor for good. Its Traktor Pro S4 software set the groundwork for Traktor Pro 2’s Sample Decks and enhanced looping features. Last year, the Kontrol S4 made a splash in the DJ world as NI’s first four-deck controller. However, with two Track Decks, two Sample Decks, robust looping, killer effects, a high-quality 24/96 soundcard, and a full copy of Traktor Pro 2, the S2 could be the go-to choice for beginners, those switching to Traktor, or for those switching over from vinyl or DVS. Shaving inches, weight, and $300 off the Kontrol S4 also means a significant slash in the utility of the Kontrol S2. No price break for licensed Traktor Pro users. No hardware controls for the loop recorder or FX Units 3 & 4. Decks C and D are available only as Sample Decks. Can’t switch from Group to Single effects modes with the hardware. No auxiliary line input or footswitch input. Designed to squeeze the most out of the reduced number of controls. MIDI mode for controlling other MIDI gear. Added independent gain control for the booth outputs. Same great sound quality as the Kontrol S4 and other NI audio interfaces. System Requirements: Windows XP (latest Service Pack, 32-bit), Windows Vista (latest Service Pack, 32-bit/64-bit) or Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32-bit/64-bit), Pentium 4 2.4GHz or Intel Core or AMD Athlon 64, 2 GB RAM, USB 2.0 port, 500 MB free disk space (minimum) / Mac OS X 10.6.8 or 10.7, Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM, USB 2.0 port, 500 MB free disk space (minimum) Ships with: Traktor Pro 2, loop and one-shot collection, international power adapters, USB 2.0 cableĭimensions: 17.2 x 11.5 x 1.7 inches (43.8 x 29.2 x 4.4 cm) Price: $669 (MSRP), $599 (common retail price)Ĭommunication: MIDI over USB (AC or bus powered) / (Mac and Windows) Check out the new controller here and the review here Let’s check out this little brother and decide if it deserves a pat on the back or a vicious noogie.Įditor’s Note: The S2 was updated in September, 2013. On one hand, it’s tempting to call the S2 the S4 Lite, and on the other hand, that’s not such a bad thing to be. While it’s not the game-changer the Kontrol S4 was, the 2-channel Kontrol S2 delivers a formidable all-in-one Traktor Pro 2 package for budding digital DJs, as well as experienced controllerists.
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