Traktor Control S4 For Djay Pro

Posted : admin On 30.12.2020

Some love it and some hate it, but either way, the iPad is gaining traction as a viable DJing platform. It makes sense; all the time, tablets are getting more computer-like while computers are getting more tablet-like.

But this is still a bit of an unexplored frontier for many DJs. What are the options? Are there decent controllers for iPad DJing, or are they all plasticky toys?

To help answer this, I’ve done the research in order to present to you what are, in my opinion, the five current best controller options for iPad DJs as we approach the end of 2014.

Here they are, in no particular order:

Traktor Kontrol S2 MK2

MSRP: $499 See Current Street Price See Customer Reviews

Native Instruments’ Kontrol series is still a staple for many digital DJs. When NI decided to refresh their S2 and S4 lineup with the MK2 updates, they added a pretty major feature: support for Traktor DJ for iPad.

The S2 is not pushing the innovation envelope, but is still one of the best options for Traktor-based DJs. If you like Traktor DJ and want to use that going forward, this is the recommendation I would give. As a bonus, you get to use it with “big Traktor” on your laptop as well.

Any mapping for a 4 decks hercules dj control steel for a traktor scratch pro V.1.2.1 thank you; goez wrote on July 11, 2011 at 22:58 is there any template and tsi for TSP2 of numark nuvj; Catfish wrote on July 28, 2011 at 19:49 Hi can you do a template for the Numark Mixtratck Pro. Jul 10, 2018 djay Pro or Cross DJ Pro iOS apps. Use your favorite one. It is not essential, but the macOS versions of djay Pro 2 or Cross 3.4 can help a lot. Step 1: Check Your Controller Works With Your iOS Device. If your controller is class compliant and needs an external power supply to work, you will probably have no problem using it with iOS.

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  2. Nov 01, 2010  Time to exhale; the Traktor Kontrol S4 four-deck controller for Traktor Pro is here, and DJ Tech Tools has a full review. Native Instruments' first all-in-one, 4-channel controller/soundcard for Traktor Pro comes with the specialized Traktor Pro S4 software, as well as some lofty expectations. Let's find out where the S4 lives up to the hype, and where it may fall a bit short.
  3. The software is not built for the S4 which is why it doesn’t respond when you plug it in. It’s coded to the S2 as the software and controller are more suited to small gigs. The S4 is suited to the Traktor Pro as they both have far more power and abilities.

Of course, the S4 is an option too. But only choose that if you want to use a laptop to DJ sometimes, since you’ll be wasting 2 channels (Traktor DJ for iOS only supports two.)

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Features: Plug & Play compatibility with Traktor DJ (iOS) and Traktor Pro 2 (PC/Mac). Live remix/freeze mode options which can be triggered by hot cue buttons. Gives access to Traktor’s advanced features like Flux mode, slicer, etc.

Reloop Beatpad

MSRP: $899 See Current Street Price See Customer Reviews

I’ve become a big Reloop fan as of late, because their hardware is solid, well-presented, and tightly-integrated with its intended software.

The Reloop Beatpad is a dedicated iOS controller, developed and optimized for Algoriddim’s DJay software. Of course, it’s MIDI enabled and can be mapped to your software of choice should you connect it to a laptop.

The unit features two headphone connections on the front side, two master outputs (XLR, RCA) and even an aux input for iPod, CD player or turntable on the back of the device. And the extra large “vinyl grip” jog wheels featured on other Reloop controllers are present here. As a nice added feature, the wheels are surrounded by multi-colored LED rings which indicate the position of the track in a circular motion.

Reloop’s entire controller lineup these days is solid, and the Beatpad is no exception.

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Features: RGB jog wheel ring indicators, solid build quality, large jog wheels, 4 large drum pads per deck, AirPlay support for wireless speakers, Spotify integration via Djay.

Pioneer DDJ-WeGo3

MSRP: $299 See Current Street Price See Customer Reviews (coming soon)

The WeGo3 is a brand new controller in the WeGo line by Pioneer, and excels as a great bang-for-buck option for iPad DJs.

The “Pulse Control” function gives visual feedback via moving jog wheel animations: Launch Pulse (moves from load button to jog wheel when track is loaded), FX Pulse (light patterns showing which FX/filters are engaged), and Beat Pulse (glows to show the volume of sound).

This controller is also compatible with Virtual DJ 8 and Serato DJ Intro for the laptop users. The WeGo3 version of the Djay software has been streamlined for clarity to remove unnecessary duplication, and the unit itself has a unique (but intuitive) layout.

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Traktor Kontrol S4 Software

Durable brushed aluminum finish, jog LED feedback, intuitive tactile interface, dual headphones outputs, Spotify integration via DJay.

Numark iDJ Pro

MSRP: $499 See Current Street Price See Customer Reviews

The iDJ differs from other offerings in that the tablet actually sits flush in the controller itself. This serves both to get the iPad out of your face, and to give more intuitive control for people that want to tap and drag on the iPad itself.

It also differs in that, instead of line faders, it has rotary knobs for each channel. This was probably done to save room (since the iPad effectively becomes part of the controller itself), but many people prefer rotary control. This is something rarely seen on controllers.

The downside to having the tablet dead center is the fact that it forces the configuration into a somewhat non-standard layout. The EQ’s, for example, are at the top left and top right… a spot usually reserved for FX control.

One thing worth mentioning is the fact that this is one of the few iPad controllers that are iPad ONLY… that is, it cannot be used as a MIDI controller for your laptop.

The iDJ Pro features capacitive touch-activated platters, die-cast aluminum volume knobs, and brushed aluminum casing with hot cue, loop, and effects controls. Overall, a solid choice.

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Features:Integrates touch screen into control surface, touch-activated platters, XLR outputs, aux input for external sources, Spotify integration via DJay.

Vestax Spin2

/virtual-dj-controller-crack-mac.html. The Spin2 has an appearance very similar to the classic VCI-100. It works across all Apple devices and provides intuitive control via your iPad.

This controller is compact, lightweight, and includes a “studio grade audio interface”. This is a great unit to just toss in your bag and head to a quick gig without much trouble. The track browsing interface is similar to the d-pad on a video game controller, which some people may or may not prefer over the rotary encoders present on most.

For lovers of the Vestax brand, the Spin2 provides a nice solution at a reasonable price.

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Features: High-res touch-sensitive jog wheels, compact design, light color scheme, lightweight.

Summary

So there you have it… five great options for DJing with your iPad. As you can see, most of the options utilize the popular DJay app by Algoriddim, with the exception of the Kontrol S2. An S2 is definitely my recommendation if you want to use Traktor DJ. Outside of that, the rest are solid options and it really just comes down to preference (as always).

My personal favorites? The Kontrol S2 if you want to use Traktor DJ; Reloop’s Beatpad otherwise. But, they are all up to the task!

Have experience with iPad DJing and want to weigh in? Feel free to post your comments below!

CDJ System

djay Pro offers native integration with Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-2000NXS2, CDJ-2000NXS, CDJ-900NXS, and XDJ-1000, the industry-leading club setup for DJs. Access your playlists directly from the CDJ’s screen including waveform and cue points display. Full hardware control includes slip mode, scratching, pitch bending, looping, cueing, master tempo, and more.

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DDJ-200

DDJ-200 is the Smart DJ controller by Pioneer DJ. Seamlessly integrated with djay on mobile and desktop devices, the DDJ-200 offers you an intuitive way to mix music on-the-go. Use djay for a cutting-edge wireless integration with the DDJ-200 using ultra-low latency via Bluetooth (requires iOS), or connect the DDJ-200 to your computer via USB (e.g. on Mac or Windows).

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DDJ-WeGO4

DDJ-WeGO4 is a compact entry level DJ software controller by Pioneer DJ. Seamlessly mix all your music with tactile controls and start scratching with the jog wheels. DDJ-WeGO4 comes with a built-in sampler, Hot Cues and Pad FX inherited from professional hardware. Just plug in your laptop, tablet or smartphone and start to play.

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Beatpad 2

Slicer, loop, sampler and dynamic multi-effect control are just a few of the new, exciting remixing possibilities that can now be controlled directly via the Beatpad 2. The touch-sensitive drum pads with smart RGB illumination give you visual feedback for the selected mode so you know exactly what you're doing.

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MIXON 4

MIXON 4 is the first 4-channel high performance DJ controller that is compatible with our DJ Software for Mac and our djay Apps for iOS. MIXON 4 is able to connect iOS devices with a Lightning connection, while simultaneously charging your device. For the first time it is possible to place an iPad PRO (12.9') into the docking station and experience the raw performance on up to four decks.

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Traktor Kontrol S4 For Djay Pro Mac

Reloop MIXTOUR

MIXTOUR has been designed from the ground-up to offer a compact, two-channel DJ controller layout which allows you to get the party started anywhere, anytime. This portable controller works with djay 2 for iOS & Android and djay Pro for iPad and Mac. It comes with a built-in audio interface and all necessary mixing controls.

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