The central part of TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 holds the mixer section, made up of four stereo channels each with level faders, 3-band EQs and a filter knob, gain and two FX sends per channel – very much like any professional club installation mixer.

Two analog stereo inputs are provided with both phono and microphone preamps, allowing the connection of turntables, CD players or external audio gear. The additional auxiliary session input allows you to hook the S4 up to other analog gear.

The new Loop Recorder can be found in the center of the mixer, and is a powerful performance tool that will take your set to new levels of creativity. The super smooth crossfader is replaceable and its sharpness curve can be adjusted via the software to fit your mixing style.

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The upper central part of the mixer contains the Global panel, or Master Section. Here you’ll find controls for the main level output, and one centrally located push encoder dedicated to browsing through play lists and loading tracks.

The Snap button is a simple way to ensure cue points and loops sound tight by snapping to the next point of the beatgrid, while the “Quant” button means they’ll play back in perfect phase sync by waiting for the right moment to launch. The “Master” button switches between Master Clock and Master Deck Mode.

The encoders serve as gain controls for individual decks in TRAKTOR. Two FX assign buttons route audio to up to two effect sections per channel. The Master Level knob in the center adjusts the master output volume, while below it, the Master Tempo controls the overall tempo.

With the Loop Recorder unit, located centrally in the Master section, you can record live loops from any channel (single or multiple), or the live input feeds such as mic input or master output.

Similar to having a fifth deck, you can immediately layer and overdub loops on top of one another, triggering the recording & overdubbing from the Loop Recorder unit via the Record button - or use an optional footswitch if you don't have a hand free. Plus, you can instantly transfer a loop created in the Loop Recorder into a Remix Deck slot, freeing up the Loop Recorder for further use.

All faders have special path limiters to ensure zero dead zone at their boundaries for a sharp cutting attack. Their rugged, long-life performance will continually excel in even the most demanding of gig schedules.

Relative pitch faders avoid sudden jumps in tempo when adjusting track speeds. An Example: If your fader is physically at -5% from the previous track, the newly loaded track will automatically load at +-0%, even with the fader in the same position. Adjust the pitch and the track will respond as though the fader was beginning from 0%, ensuring smooth transitions in tempo.