DAVE....thank you for your videos I enjoy watching all of them. I am relatively new (since late 2018) to the DJ/Production world. I chose to build my setup within the Native Instruments ecosystem and have selected Ableton as my DAW for the time being. Your overviews, examples, reviews and tutorials have been a major help for me. Thanks for your time and it is nice to be able to find content on the software/hardware from an experienced user like yourself.
That’s really kind of you to say and glad to be of help. If you need any further assistance then don’t hesitate to email me dave@digitalandvinylexpert.com Keep up the excellent work.
It's just a pity NI have opted for a basic preset 4 effects buttons set on the S2 and S3 with only a small number of possible changes from the huge number available in pro 3. I remapped an old Akai LPDA 8 to hold a further 16, but if all where available on the S2 and S3 I think NI would have solidified their position in this price range for controllers for sure.
Hey Dusty. Check out Basic Midi Mapping For Native Instruments Traktor Pro 3 - Mapping Fx 3 & 4 ua-cam.com/video/RmfgfUjL5iY/v-deo.html For basic techniques but feel free to message me if you need specifics
Hey DAVE, just buying my first controller and I loved your review. Dave, can you tell me what that remix West African beat was you mix in this video (time stamp 6:44)?
Thanks Wendell. It’s actually a remix set you get as part of the remix package. Completely and a lot of fun. Check out my remix deck 1st video and I should you can download it :-)
But you could plug in for example the PT01 as it doesn’t have a separate ground lead and has a line not phono out. So you could still use vinyl that way
cool im buying it couse im beeing weirdly looked at with my z1 and x1 so gonna use it for some gigs with x1 to control effects and when things are simple i just kick z1 and x1 in my backpack leaving this home. so i dont see the reason to buy s4. my only worry is only one input. can't use mic and for example friend line in to play b2b. right ?
Lol I always get looked at weirdly. The z1 and x1 are cool but I get what you mean. With regards to channel D it’s a shame as you are correct, only a mic or line in or internal deck at a time not together. I need to play more but you can reassign the mic from deck D to AUX but would limit fx etc.
Hey swift. Well only you know that BUT as you are a ninja vinyl DJ id say the S4 mk3. It has almost everything you need, it can be a stand alone mixer if you need and can almost replace vinyl if space and transport are issues. The F1 and jams are amazing but only get them if that’s a route you want your djing to down. If you just want a few pads for jingles And tags then the S4 can do it.
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert I'll be honest having demo on S3 other day !!! I liked it more then S4 MK3, simple layout not loads going on plenty of space !! if there was an FX internal solution I would get that over the MK3 S4 , I'm split between them both, I was not 100% convinced on the motor platters or haptic stuff on s4
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert I did map the s3. But I’ve lost eq knobs for decks C&D as I couldn’t find a way to change from decks to fx unit like you did with the sample button. Could you please tell me how you did it.
looking for help from someone please - NI help center is not replying and i’ve got some issues. 1: the Firmware updater will not detect the controller so i can’t update it 2: the majority of functions are working in TP3 and it is listed as a device on Preferences , however i can not select the S3 sound card in Audio set up 3: as soon as i use the FX select buttons it glitches my sound (currently on ASIO4ALL v2) and i get a horrible noise over the sound - but resetting the sound card in preferences clears the glitch (i.e switch from S2 back to ASIO) 4: i believe that the FX buttons (1-4) should be lit up in 4 RGB colours as i’ve seen on loads on videos but mine are not lit 5: is the Master knob above the Booth control not the Main volume in Traktor Pro 3?, or am i being totally simple?
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert Hi Dave, thanks for the reply; I've been trolling through the forums for answers and can't find anything. I've also sent this message on Insta if it's easier to share videos / audio on there rather than e-mail?
No one answers on the NI official forum and the last questions are from 2020, so I am asking you again as an experienced connoisseur of Traktor software and hardware. I sold S2, I transferred S2 license via NI to a new user. On my new laptop (W10,16GB ram ddr3, I3 3.2GHz 500 gb ssd ..) I activated S3, Traktor pro 3.5.1...you are already familiar with some of the difficulties and now the software started glitching as I played the tapes. And everything I adjust in the settings according to my preferences when re-entering the software I have to start from the beginning because it resets ... what can I do? If you ever come too Croatia you have food& beers unlimited
Hi Kresimir Go to you traktor backups and open a previous version. Export your settings and save it. Then open your new version and import them and it should but them back. Let me know if that works. Love Croatia. Went to outlook festival a few years back. Good old Pula
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert In the end it turns out that my processor is not strong enough for S3 & TP3 (although may laptop isnt weak : 16gb ram ddr3, I3 3.2 GHz, 500GB ssd, Nvidia gtx 980) but by all preferences on NI web page the minimum is I5 processor ... I just do not understand how S2 & TP3 worked without any difficulties . Anyway, I was on 4 Oulook and as many Dimensions .... Punta Christo Fortress is top....
Will the serial number be fine for another user? As in, I’ve upgraded, I may sell my S2mk3 but can they use the serial number etc? Or am I stuck with a controller I’m not going to be using? Thanks
Fab video Dave -Just found your channel -what I was looking for and you covered alot more than any other video out there on the s3 -hope you do more * ** I wanted to know if this deck could really mix with 4 decks -nice filming -would love to see that a bit more clearer how you get 4 deck mixing or 3 .....*Reason I ask -is I like to do megamixers.....I use tractor pro 2 software but I think after many years it only has 2 decks that can sync ..*BUT if this S3 has 3 decks to mix with that is good -and very good as you have shown 3 decks is enough ( all I want to do is sync 1track back beat...and mix the other tracks OVER using deck a for back beat...and fade deck b and c with music from my Tractor play list..all in sync and record it .so is all that possible ..it looks like it is from video ....good info re mike and more ...nice touch with the mic as well Impressed :)
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpertThanks for the reply Fab channel -and some one who rplies is even better .....I just use the PC version pro 2 ...all my hard drive music is on there and used for 2 years so can mix.......it says there is a pc version-do you know if the just the p.c version windows....has 4 decks ?? Many thanks in advance -very impressed with the video you did ....how fast can you swap tracks from decks ?? on PRO 3 DECK in video I like to do bit of freestyle but synced mixing - well do alot actually -Big thanks - You may have sold one to me :)
Hi Tom, always try and reply to everyone on here as I want to help where i can. Traktor pro 3 is exactly the same on windows and mac with regards to functions so there are 4 decks on yours :-) If you ant to quickly swap between 2 and 4 decks you can make your own layouts which super useful. I have that setup on mine.
Excellent work Dave 👌💯
Thank youuuuu 😊
DAVE....thank you for your videos I enjoy watching all of them. I am relatively new (since late 2018) to the DJ/Production world. I chose to build my setup within the Native Instruments ecosystem and have selected Ableton as my DAW for the time being. Your overviews, examples, reviews and tutorials have been a major help for me. Thanks for your time and it is nice to be able to find content on the software/hardware from an experienced user like yourself.
That’s really kind of you to say and glad to be of help. If you need any further assistance then don’t hesitate to email me dave@digitalandvinylexpert.com
Keep up the excellent work.
Thanks again DAVE
This is Better than the Native Instruments official video -FAR better can you do some more?
It's just a pity NI have opted for a basic preset 4 effects buttons set on the S2 and S3 with only a small number of possible changes from the huge number available in pro 3. I remapped an old Akai LPDA 8 to hold a further 16, but if all where available on the S2 and S3 I think NI would have solidified their position in this price range for controllers for sure.
I bought an S3 a week ago so any mapping techniques would be great, thanks for the video
Hey Dusty. Check out Basic Midi Mapping For Native Instruments Traktor Pro 3 - Mapping Fx 3 & 4 ua-cam.com/video/RmfgfUjL5iY/v-deo.html
For basic techniques but feel free to message me if you need specifics
So let's all agree, 'West African' is the the go to set remix deck everyone goes to on these 'Traktor how to' videos lol.
I ALWAYS do lol
Hi there, that means I can use line in from S3 to send from my soundcard audio to it?
Hey DAVE, just buying my first controller and I loved your review. Dave, can you tell me what that remix West African beat was you mix in this video (time stamp 6:44)?
Thanks Wendell. It’s actually a remix set you get as part of the remix package. Completely and a lot of fun. Check out my remix deck 1st video and I should you can download it :-)
Sorry to pick you up, it doesn’t have Phono but it does have line so only would take a cdj in channel D
You’re absolutely correct. Thanks for noting it. :-)
But you could plug in for example the PT01 as it doesn’t have a separate ground lead and has a line not phono out. So you could still use vinyl that way
cool
im buying it couse im beeing weirdly looked at with my z1 and x1 so gonna use it for some gigs with x1 to control effects and when things are simple i just kick z1 and x1 in my backpack leaving this home. so i dont see the reason to buy s4. my only worry is only one input. can't use mic and for example friend line in to play b2b. right ?
Lol I always get looked at weirdly. The z1 and x1 are cool but I get what you mean.
With regards to channel D it’s a shame as you are correct, only a mic or line in or internal deck at a time not together. I need to play more but you can reassign the mic from deck D to AUX but would limit fx etc.
Looking to update my traktor to new model later in the year , what's better for my style you think , S3 or S4 MK3. ? do I need F1s or jam work ?
Hey swift. Well only you know that BUT as you are a ninja vinyl DJ id say the S4 mk3. It has almost everything you need, it can be a stand alone mixer if you need and can almost replace vinyl if space and transport are issues.
The F1 and jams are amazing but only get them if that’s a route you want your djing to down. If you just want a few pads for jingles
And tags then the S4 can do it.
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert I'll be honest having demo on S3 other day !!! I liked it more then S4 MK3, simple layout not loads going on plenty of space !! if there was an FX internal solution I would get that over the MK3 S4 , I'm split between them both, I was not 100% convinced on the motor platters or haptic stuff on s4
That’s fair enough we all have our preferences. The issue is the fx. If you went for the s3 then think about 1 or 2 of the x1 mk2’s.
Also remember you don’t have to have the platters moving. The haptic can be useful but not essential by any means.
Hi Dave,
I have a s3. Could you give me any equipmental advice to control fx? The cheaper and the easier one would be the most appreciable.
Hi Ugur
You can map the s3 if you want. Buy the x1 mk2 or buy a cheap midi controller and map that. ua-cam.com/video/RmfgfUjL5iY/v-deo.html
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert I did map the s3. But I’ve lost eq knobs for decks C&D as I couldn’t find a way to change from decks to fx unit like you did with the sample button. Could you please tell me how you did it.
Sounds like you need to redo the modifier.
Hi! Is it possible to remap the controls of one channel to the fx controls?
Absolutely 💯
looking for help from someone please - NI help center is not replying and i’ve got some issues. 1: the Firmware updater will not detect the controller so i can’t update it
2: the majority of functions are working in TP3 and it is listed as a device on Preferences , however i can not select the S3 sound card in Audio set up
3: as soon as i use the FX select buttons it glitches my sound (currently on ASIO4ALL v2) and i get a horrible noise over the sound - but resetting the sound card in preferences clears the glitch (i.e switch from S2 back to ASIO)
4: i believe that the FX buttons (1-4) should be lit up in 4 RGB colours as i’ve seen on loads on videos but mine are not lit 5: is the Master knob above the Booth control not the Main volume in Traktor Pro 3?, or am i being totally simple?
Hey Tim
I will try and help you.
Can you email me screenshots of stuff and videos to dave@digitalandvinylexpert.com
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert Hi Dave, thanks for the reply; I've been trolling through the forums for answers and can't find anything. I've also sent this message on Insta if it's easier to share videos / audio on there rather than e-mail?
Hi Dave, I’ve upgraded from an S2mk3 to the S3mk3, could I use the same mapping tsi file for the fx or do I need to do a new mapping? Thanks
Hello 👋🏼
Great upgrade. Unfortunately not but I’m in the process of doing a pukka one for it :-)
DAVE Digital and Vinyl Expert ah ok, that’s brilliant you’re doing one 😎 I look forward to seeing it, thanks
No one answers on the NI official forum and the last questions are from 2020, so I am asking you again as an experienced connoisseur of Traktor software and hardware. I sold S2, I transferred S2 license via NI to a new user. On my new laptop (W10,16GB ram ddr3, I3 3.2GHz 500 gb ssd ..) I activated S3, Traktor pro 3.5.1...you are already familiar with some of the difficulties and now the software started glitching as I played the tapes. And everything I adjust in the settings according to my preferences when re-entering the software I have to start from the beginning because it resets ... what can I do?
If you ever come too Croatia you have food& beers unlimited
Hi Kresimir
Go to you traktor backups and open a previous version. Export your settings and save it.
Then open your new version and import them and it should but them back. Let me know if that works.
Love Croatia. Went to outlook festival a few years back. Good old Pula
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert In the end it turns out that my processor is not strong enough for S3 & TP3 (although may laptop isnt weak : 16gb ram ddr3, I3 3.2 GHz, 500GB ssd, Nvidia gtx 980) but by all preferences on NI web page the minimum is I5 processor ... I just do not understand how S2 & TP3 worked without any difficulties . Anyway, I was on 4 Oulook and as many Dimensions .... Punta Christo Fortress is top....
Not powerful enough? That’s odd. I would have thought it was ok.
Not been to dimensions but would love to Dj at both
Will the serial number be fine for another user? As in, I’ve upgraded, I may sell my S2mk3 but can they use the serial number etc? Or am I stuck with a controller I’m not going to be using? Thanks
Hi Steve
You can email NI and transfer the serial to the new user.
Fab video Dave -Just found your channel -what I was looking for and you covered alot more than any other video out there on the s3 -hope you do more * ** I wanted to know if this deck could really mix with 4 decks -nice filming -would love to see that a bit more clearer how you get 4 deck mixing or 3 .....*Reason I ask -is I like to do megamixers.....I use tractor pro 2 software but I think after many years it only has 2 decks that can sync ..*BUT if this S3 has 3 decks to mix with that is good -and very good as you have shown 3 decks is enough ( all I want to do is sync 1track back beat...and mix the other tracks OVER using deck a for back beat...and fade deck b and c with music from my Tractor play list..all in sync and record it .so is all that possible ..it looks like it is from video ....good info re mike and more ...nice touch with the mic as well Impressed :)
Hi Tom, Thanks for checking out my channel and yes the S3 would be able to do all of that and more :-)
@@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpertThanks for the reply Fab channel -and some one who rplies is even better .....I just use the PC version pro 2 ...all my hard drive music is on there and used for 2 years so can mix.......it says there is a pc version-do you know if the just the p.c version windows....has 4 decks ?? Many thanks in advance -very impressed with the video you did ....how fast can you swap tracks from decks ?? on PRO 3 DECK in video I like to do bit of freestyle but synced mixing - well do alot actually -Big thanks - You may have sold one to me :)
Hi Tom, always try and reply to everyone on here as I want to help where i can. Traktor pro 3 is exactly the same on windows and mac with regards to functions so there are 4 decks on yours :-) If you ant to quickly swap between 2 and 4 decks you can make your own layouts which super useful. I have that setup on mine.
I just swapped my s2mk3 for this s3, the sound card in the s2mk3 wasn’t great at all.
How you finding the s3?
is there any deference in sound quality between s4 and s3?
Eq nobs are week better get s4mk2