Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3

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DJ Controller and Audio Interface

DJ performance system with 2 channels and sample deck channel
3-Band EQ per channel
Hot cue buttons
14 cm precision jog wheels
16 RGB pads
Pro mixer layout
Power supply via USB
iOS USB port
Main Out: RCA and 3.5 mm jack
6.3 mm microphone input
3.5 mm headphone output
Dimensions: 486 x 265 x 59 mm
Weight: 2.36 kg
Includes Traktor Pro 4 software (purchase from June 17th 2024)
Suitable power supply: Art. 389014 (not included)

System requirements:

MacOS 10.15 or later
Windows 10 V1803 or later (64 Bit)
Intel i5 or comparable
USB 2.0 port
4 GB RAM
4 GB RAM

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3-Year Thomann Warranty

Available since October 2018

Item number 447929

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Controller type All in one

incl. software Traktor

Micro In 1

Master Out Cinch

Stand Alone Mixer Function No

Mobile Support Yes

USB Player No

Stereo Line-In 0

19" No

Rec Out No

Weight 2,36 kg

Width 486 mm

Depth 265 mm

Height 59 mm

Phono Input 0

Audio Interface Input 0

Audio Interface Output 1

Booth Out No

Effects 1

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Two-channel DJ controller to go

The Traktor Kontrol S2 MKIII is the third version of Native Instruments' popular two-channel controller and leaves nothing to be desired. With its simple yet feature-laden appearance, the latest edition of the S2 once again appears much more coherent and intuitive than its predecessors. First and foremost, the effects sections have been reworked, with new mixer effects replacing the traditional effects knobs. What is more, the larger metal jog wheels now feel even more grippy and offer a better feel for beatmatching and scratching. This means that the KONTROL S2 MKIII packs all of TRAKTOR's key features neatly into one handy controller, making it the ideal DJ controller for any occasion - anytime, anywhere. Even beginner DJs can put their talents to the test with this controller.

DJ controller and audio interface Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3

Club experience at home

The Native Instruments Kontrol S2 MKIII packs the club experience into a portable two-channel controller to enjoy anywhere, anytime. In addition to the familiar channel mixer, which has now been expanded to include mixer effects, the controller features a microphone jack input with a gain control on the rear panel, metering LEDs, and a volume control for samples and loops. Samples are controlled via the remix decks on decks C and D, allowing the controller to be used with up to four decks. The revamped deck sections feature eight RGB-lit pads for controlling loops, hotcues, and samples, as well as a metal jog wheel for scratches, backspins, and even reverses. Two controls for loops and beatjumps and a browse controller for loading tracks complete the deck sections.

faders on the Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3

The entry-level model for Traktor

Plug-and-play, USB power, and an integrated audio interface (24-bit/48kHz) make the Native Instrumentes Traktor Kontrol S2 MKIII more portable than many other DJ controllers. But the S2 doesn't stop there: Even if you don't have a laptop handy, the S2 has the right answer, namely an iOS port on the back. Thanks to this, the use of the controller is also possible with the free iPad version of Traktor DJ 2. By means of the included full version of Traktor Pro, all functions can immediately be used to their full extent with your laptop. With the additional Quickstart guide, even novice DJs can quickly master their first transitions, making the Traktor Kontrol S2 a perfect entry-level device that, thanks to its portability, also offers experienced DJs a useful addition to their equipment.

pads and jog wheel on the Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3

About Native Instruments

Native Instruments is a Berlin-based company, founded in 1996, which specialises in products for computer-assisted music production. The company develops a wide variety of products: Software solutions such as Komplete, which hosts a huge range of virtual instruments that emulate both acoustic and electronic instruments in hi-fi quality, and Reaktor, which lets you create your own virtual instruments - through to hardware products such as beat-making and DJ controllers. Native Instruments' goal is to inspire and encourage musicians with its innovative products. To this end, more than 500 people are employed at the company's headquarters in Berlin and at other locations including Los Angeles, Toronto, Tokyo, London, Paris, and Shenzhen.

Get creative anywhere, anytime

Whether at home, at a garden party, or in the club - with the Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 MKIII you can get started right out of the box. Thanks to its stereo line output (RCA) and an additional stereo output with a 3.5mm jack connection, both club systems and portable audio setups can be connected to the controller quickly and easily. In addition to the iOS port for connecting to an iPad, it is also possible to attach an iPad mount (not included) to the back of the controller. The compact dimensions and low weight of the Traktor Kontrol S2 MKIII in combination with its versatile connectivity make it the perfect DJ controller for all occasions for both beginners and pros.

Connections on the backside of the Native Instruments Traktor S2 MK3

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Very good for beginners and drunk people

MindPhuq 06.08.2019

I use this to mainly have quick fun by myself or with my friends, without the inconvenience of carrying or wiring mixers, turntables and etc. For this task or for learning basics of DJ-ing this is a very good controller. It is really well built and feels sturdy. All the buttons and knobs feel really good and clicky. I only don't like the hotques/sample buttons at the bottom, but lets say that they are OK. Few other things that I find annoying:
- Most of the people have said this already, but yeah - why removing the effects knobs, when the MK2 already has it. It can get quite boring using only the mixer FX ( you can use only 1 for each channel). You could use custom mappings for free, which are not ideal or invest in a Kontrol X1 (which is not so cheap) to manage this. Also there is not an IN/OUT buttons for the loops, but you could do a mapping in Traktor for this pretty easily.
- The pitch slider is small and beatmatching could be quite hard. Set this in your software to +/- 8% and it will be better.
- The sound coming from this is somewhat on the quieter side. Both from master and monitor
- Very limited I/O. Only 1/8" jack for the headphones, instead of the bigger more professional 1/4". Also on the back there are only unbalanced outputs (RCA) and AUX, no XLR. I recommend using XLR to RCA cable for connecting studio monitors. The DAC is fine, though. The sound is nice, just a little bit quiet.

All in all, I don't regret the purchase. I totally knew what I was getting when ordering. If you need something more serious you should look elsewhere (and invest more).

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MisterEvent 19.02.2024

Конечно не хватает ему в пару F1, тогда и S3 не нужен. Нравится, что есть только hot cue и сэмплер, и отдельная регулировка громкости сэмплера.
В остальном, хороший, качественный начальный контроллер.
Конечно с Трактором работает превосходно, дружит со всеми топ программами.
Конечно S4 это уже другой звук и качество, но S2 за свои деньги хорош! Много выбирал, купил этот.
Брал с кейсом, очень круто!!!

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It's the best choice in that price range

fennec 01.09.2020

I have been using the controller since the end of 2018. First, I want to note the reliability of the USB connector - this is the first thing you come across. Before the S2 MK3, I used the Numark Mixtrack Pro II controller and now I'm really happy with the ergonomics. No difficulties with the first installation and setting up software - it saves a lot of time and nerves. The sound quality on both outputs (RCA and mini-jack) is excellent. I used the controller with an old Lenovo W541 laptop under Windows 10 x64 with constantly updating OS - no errors or crashes for all time. All controls (faders, encoders, knobs) are tactile friendly, when it be able to push it's understood by touch. My advice: understand the Shift button modification for a smooth experience with the controller out of the box – use it to quickly navigate the track and extend the pitch range when you play unfamiliar tunes and want to do your best for the first time. I'm totally satisfied with the price/quality and plan to extend my gear park by NI S4 asap.

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OK, but unfortunately no flexible beat grid

BentoBaruch 22.06.2023

The hardware is good, well built and relatively easy to use, probably comparable to most other suchlike dj controllers of a respectable brand (although I can't compare). Setting up and connecting to a laptop is extremely easy and presents no problems. The lit pads make it possible to work in a dark environment. No comments on the effect as I don't use them.

The software, however, is outdated as - contrary to other software - it does not allow to create flexible or 'elastic' beat grids. Beat matching using the sync button is no problem as long as you play electronic music that comes out of a box, but with 'real' music it's almost impossible. There is a cumbersome procedure to reset the beat, but with music with lost of tempo changes, you need to redefine the 'beatmarkers' every few bars. Another option is to use other software to 'correct' the variations in tempo of the tracks, but actually that's taking the soul out of the music.

I haven't used the controller for quite a while now and only use it occasionally. It is possible that the new Traktor Pro 3 provides a method for flexible beat grids, I only used Pro 2. Anyway, if you're interested in pre-80s music, or in any music performed by real musicians, make sure to check this before you buy this Traktor! If I remember well, users have been asking for this elementary option included in almost all other dj-software for many years, but somehow the people at Native are very slow to provide this basic function.

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