I don't know how you cant have effects knobs Really Really that's way to important to not have I'm sticking to my s4 mk2. I need Native Instruments to be what they used to be starting with good ole live on the phone tech support and stop taking short cuts I love my s4 mk2 but I started out with Pioneer I really dont want to go bk but that rekord box and built in music library is just nasty good I'm pissed with Native Instruments about that. Native dont make me go back please make me stay loyal
Not sure but I been looking for the more inexpensive controller with xlr outputs. I can't believe I found this. No controller from 400 and below has xlr outputs.
what about the play and cue buttons? on the s2, for me they have a lot more resistence than I expected them to have (same goes for pretty much every other button on the unit, for 240€ they are acceptable but still way too clicky)... I always have to press that little harder than I wish I had to... on CDJs, you can pretty much slightly tap them which I think is as it should be
Traktor Kontrol S3 crossfader is a piece of you know what. I have sent my original purchase back and received a preowned from NI Support. The crossfader on that started having problems and sent that back and received a new one and now that controller's crossfade is having the same issue which is when you set it to sharp you get feedback . For example both deck A & b have a track playing , moving the crossfader from the center to the extreme right there should be no sound from Deck A on the left. Same thing happens if you did the same setup with Deck B moving the crossfader to the extreme right. NI support, and their technicians can't resolve this problem. So, I'm stuck with a problemmatic controller with no fix insight. I been using traktor DJ software for about 10 years and the S3 MK 3 since April 2021. Finallly, I guess i will have to make the move to Pioneer Rekord Box with the DDJ FLX-10. Its a better product uses athe Generation 3 MAGVEL crossfader plus it buil and has STEMS separation on the fly which NI does have yet putting them way behind the curve.
@@thedjshow that could be a major deciding factor while buying the s3 vs s4 mk3. While I bought the S2MK3, the lack of deck effects made me go back to my S4MK1. Don't know if people are okay losing the deck effects knobs and having to survive with just the mixer fx
It's £200 cheaper. Some people might want to upgrade from their S2 and enjoy the extra channels and so on, but the price jump is too steep. If you can afford the S4, of course go for the S4.
@@BopDJstore good point, like this seems more like an upgraded S2 ...but even if you can't afford the 200 euros, i would really try to fork up that extra to get the better looping controls and rotating jog wheels..the S4 really separates itself from the competition
Who have money problem still use an used s2/s4 MK2 or other cheap controller. Who can afford the price for s3 can also add other 200 for a more complete product. Let's say the things like they are: Totally a wrong product and still another bad marketing strategy. NI fired the wrong people.
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@@djkadakamc1889 Some people have a budget for a controller that they cannot move up from - it's as simple as that. If your budget is higher, great. Not everybody has that freedom. Of course you're free to by a pre-owned Mk2 controller but some people want the security of the warranty you get with a new unit. This controller will have been in production for about a year. NI made redundancies last month in order to refocus and streamline certain product development strategies. What difference this will make to the company we have yet to see. This controller is not the product of the redundancies.
@@BopDJstore Do all 4 faders work as in 4 faders for music. I currently use Tractor pro 2 ..so only 2 faders for music from computer library on Hard drive ...on this can you use all 4 as in 4 inputs ..or 4 tracks ..as I was wathing a video and they ...skipped over the answer too fast ....but sure they said only 2 faders are for music in mputs thanks if you know
That was a grate review thank you, So i decided to save up for the S3 i am excited going to add a CDJ 850-k and have 3 jog wheels, if i can find a decent player hopefully. i don't think it will work with the CDJ 1000 mk3?? that is what i have now.
Do all 4 faders act as music inputs from tractor software ..as in 4 music sources -I am using tractor pto 2 currently that only 2 mixing faders ...2 tracks can I use4?? I was watching another video and it seemed the answer was no ?? only 2 are Music faders from PC music....or can you use 4 tracks from PC ?? thanks in advance
Thanx for thr review. What can you say about the build quality. Is it more cheap-built like S2Mk3, or more well-built like S4Mk3 and/or mk2 generation? Or something in between?
Don´t get this shitty controller. It doesn´t have effect knobs on the top row. I would recommend to get an s4 mk1 or mk2 for less than half the price. The filter effects can be mapped.
The backlighting of the buttons is made better than on the s4 mk3 and it can be seen in the dark, they do not merge! If you add s3 and s4 to get what you need! And so you have to spoil your eyes while playing on s4 mk3! For so many years, the company has not learned how to finish everything to the end! And when repairing the buttons, I advise you to put it later on from the pioneer! Since the standard is very difficult to change!🤔😔
After building the rubbish s2mk3 I guessing this is a way to redeem . If this had a motorized jog maybe it would make sense .. maybe .. but the s2 mk3 was a big downgrade from the mk2 and 1
Like we love to say in Russia..."There are 2 chairs" you can have your FX with S2 Mk2 or 4 decks with S3...Choose wislely...damn why they do that?((( Still pretty good controller tho (S3) Cheap at least for 4 decks
Wer sich den Kontrollen hier für 600 Euro kauft und nicht noch 169 Euro mehr ausgibt für den S4 MK3 tut mir echt leid. Für die 169 Euro bekommt man wesentlich mehr Kontrolerfunktionen und Qualität. Geht in den DJ Laden und überzeugt euch selbst. Verstehe wirklich nicht die Strategie von NI. Den S3 braucht kein DJ.
f you are a scratch DJ you will be thoroughly disappointed as I was. The crossfade has a major flaw when setting the curve to sharp. When you have the crossfader to the extreme left you still hear the audio from the right deck playing. The same thing occurs switching the setup to the right. I have sent the controller back to support and receive another controller that I'm about to send back after 3 months of use because of the same problem. The platters are stiff and a backspin is nearly non-existence. We shall see what happens next.
pitch still in a shit place ! in s2 when mixes bother me and I move it by accident and the mix is fucked up !! no fx knobs ! if u don't have x1 no chance to control it ! another misunderstanding with NI ! sorry ! will see what happen with new Z2 if will ever make it.
I don't know how you cant have effects knobs Really Really that's way to important to not have I'm sticking to my s4 mk2. I need Native Instruments to be what they used to be starting with good ole live on the phone tech support and stop taking short cuts I love my s4 mk2 but I started out with Pioneer I really dont want to go bk but that rekord box and built in music library is just nasty good I'm pissed with Native Instruments about that.
Native dont make me go back please make me stay loyal
Not sure but I been looking for the more inexpensive controller with xlr outputs. I can't believe I found this. No controller from 400 and below has xlr outputs.
At this price mind as well get a S5
I like this controller
what about the play and cue buttons? on the s2, for me they have a lot more resistence than I expected them to have (same goes for pretty much every other button on the unit, for 240€ they are acceptable but still way too clicky)... I always have to press that little harder than I wish I had to...
on CDJs, you can pretty much slightly tap them which I think is as it should be
Traktor Kontrol S3 crossfader is a piece of you know what. I have sent my original purchase back and received a preowned from NI Support. The crossfader on that started having problems and sent that back and received a new one and now that controller's crossfade is having the same issue which is when you set it to sharp you get feedback . For example both deck A & b have a track playing , moving the crossfader from the center to the extreme right there should be no sound from Deck A on the left. Same thing happens if you did the same setup with Deck B moving the crossfader to the extreme right. NI support, and their technicians can't resolve this problem. So, I'm stuck with a problemmatic controller with no fix insight. I been using traktor DJ software for about 10 years and the S3 MK 3 since April 2021. Finallly, I guess i will have to make the move to Pioneer Rekord Box with the DDJ FLX-10. Its a better product uses athe Generation 3 MAGVEL crossfader plus it buil and has STEMS separation on the fly which NI does have yet putting them way behind the curve.
Thanks Georgie!
Awesome video and very informative. Just need to know one thing - can the mixer be used in a stand alone mode?
No it doesn't. Only a line in and mic in
@@thedjshow that could be a major deciding factor while buying the s3 vs s4 mk3. While I bought the S2MK3, the lack of deck effects made me go back to my S4MK1. Don't know if people are okay losing the deck effects knobs and having to survive with just the mixer fx
Traktor 2 dj app inst Available for Android
why would i get this when i can just get the s4
It's £200 cheaper. Some people might want to upgrade from their S2 and enjoy the extra channels and so on, but the price jump is too steep. If you can afford the S4, of course go for the S4.
@@BopDJstore good point, like this seems more like an upgraded S2 ...but even if you can't afford the 200 euros, i would really try to fork up that extra to get the better looping controls and rotating jog wheels..the S4 really separates itself from the competition
Who have money problem still use an used s2/s4 MK2 or other cheap controller. Who can afford the price for s3 can also add other 200 for a more complete product.
Let's say the things like they are: Totally a wrong product and still another bad marketing strategy. NI fired the wrong people.
@@djkadakamc1889 Some people have a budget for a controller that they cannot move up from - it's as simple as that. If your budget is higher, great. Not everybody has that freedom. Of course you're free to by a pre-owned Mk2 controller but some people want the security of the warranty you get with a new unit.
This controller will have been in production for about a year. NI made redundancies last month in order to refocus and streamline certain product development strategies. What difference this will make to the company we have yet to see. This controller is not the product of the redundancies.
@@BopDJstore Do all 4 faders work as in 4 faders for music. I currently use Tractor pro 2 ..so only 2 faders for music from computer library on Hard drive ...on this can you use all 4 as in 4 inputs ..or 4 tracks ..as I was wathing a video and they ...skipped over the answer too fast ....but sure they said only 2 faders are for music in mputs thanks if you know
So no input for c ? And where are the fx ?
no f/x section???
its rubbish !
That was a grate review thank you, So i decided to save up for the S3 i am excited going to add a CDJ 850-k and have 3 jog wheels, if i can find a decent player hopefully. i don't think it will work with the CDJ 1000 mk3?? that is what i have now.
Thanks for the review :)
Does it have motorized wheels? And is it Serato compatible? Thank you;)
...no motorized jog wheels, no screens from S4... ditched the FX KNOBS!!! Pioneer 7 x 0 NI
Do all 4 faders act as music inputs from tractor software ..as in 4 music sources -I am using tractor pto 2 currently that only 2 mixing faders ...2 tracks can I use4?? I was watching another video and it seemed the answer was no ?? only 2 are Music faders from PC music....or can you use 4 tracks from PC ?? thanks in advance
Holy shit-munecat?;)
is touchpad on click or touch?
Thanx for thr review. What can you say about the build quality. Is it more cheap-built like S2Mk3, or more well-built like S4Mk3 and/or mk2 generation? Or something in between?
I hope better!
Don´t get this shitty controller. It doesn´t have effect knobs on the top row. I would recommend to get an s4 mk1 or mk2 for less than half the price. The filter effects can be mapped.
The backlighting of the buttons is made better than on the s4 mk3 and it can be seen in the dark, they do not merge! If you add s3 and s4 to get what you need! And so you have to spoil your eyes while playing on s4 mk3! For so many years, the company has not learned how to finish everything to the end! And when repairing the buttons, I advise you to put it later on from the pioneer! Since the standard is very difficult to change!🤔😔
No DVS :(
Rubertoe I Cannot stress this enough
After building the rubbish s2mk3 I guessing this is a way to redeem . If this had a motorized jog maybe it would make sense .. maybe .. but the s2 mk3 was a big downgrade from the mk2 and 1
Like we love to say in Russia..."There are 2 chairs" you can have your FX with S2 Mk2 or 4 decks with S3...Choose wislely...damn why they do that?((( Still pretty good controller tho (S3) Cheap at least for 4 decks
Wer sich den Kontrollen hier für 600 Euro kauft und nicht noch 169 Euro mehr ausgibt für den S4 MK3 tut mir echt leid. Für die 169 Euro bekommt man wesentlich mehr Kontrolerfunktionen und Qualität. Geht in den DJ Laden und überzeugt euch selbst. Verstehe wirklich nicht die Strategie von NI. Den S3 braucht kein DJ.
Der S3 ist mittlerweile im Preis ziemlich gefallen und kostet nun nur mehr 389,-. Der S4 kostet also mehr als das doppelte.
Track ID please :)
f you are a scratch DJ you will be thoroughly disappointed as I was. The crossfade has a major flaw when setting the curve to sharp. When you have the crossfader to the extreme left you still hear the audio from the right deck playing. The same thing occurs switching the setup to the right. I have sent the controller back to support and receive another controller that I'm about to send back after 3 months of use because of the same problem. The platters are stiff and a backspin is nearly non-existence. We shall see what happens next.
did you find a good alternative?
Does it only happen when the curve is set to sharp?
pitch still in a shit place ! in s2 when mixes bother me and I move it by accident and the mix is fucked up !! no fx knobs ! if u don't have x1 no chance to control it ! another misunderstanding with NI ! sorry ! will see what happen with new Z2 if will ever make it.
Anyone have the presenters number?