Traktor, Simplified? Traktor DJ on desktop Tap the button and the software will remember that you like these two tracks together and show them at the top of the smart track recommendations. A DJ app that allows everybody to mix anywhere.” Not only is it targeted for and included with the Kontrol S2 MK3, but there’s this very clear quote in their press release: The common theme here actually seems to be that Native Instruments views Traktor DJ 2 as a bit of a starter DJ app. What would be nice is if this is also coupled with utility for already-experienced DJs, which was a big part of the original pitch for Traktor DJ back in 2013. Remember how there was a whole Dropbox Sync integration that allowed you to prep tracks in Traktor DJ and then keep the beatgrid, cue, and playlist information when you moved it back into the desktop version of the app. Will the S4 MK3 be supported? What about MK2 versions, which both worked with the original Traktor DJ iOS app? I’m also left wondering about other Kontrol devices beyond the S2 MK3. There’s a bit more to the story here, which we’re working on crafting an article around.
#Using megaseg with ni s2 upgrade
It might be a stretch for some DJs to upgrade now if they already own the old app, but it’s more about what’s coming next. Native Instruments already has offerings in this area in the form of the Kontrol X1 and Kontrol S4, both of which have been hugely popular. How, then, will its latest addition to the family – the Kontrol S2 – hold up against its established elder siblings, along with an increasingly crowded pool of competing models? Is this an evolutionary refinement of its bigger brother – the S4 – or a stripped-down, slightly more economical ($669) controller for those looking to dip a toe into the whole DJ thing? Let's get under the hood and find out. The unit itself will look very familiar to anyone who has ever laid eyes on the Kontrol S4, as the S2 is almost identical in design just with a smaller footprint. The good news is that the level of build you've come to know and expect from Native Instruments is very much still present, which is great as we rated it highly last time around. Of course the smaller form naturally comes with some trade-offs, and we'll be going over exactly what those are in more detail later, but for now it's less of the same – if you get what we mean. It's where the S2 differs in terms of hardware that is more likely of more interest to potential buyers, and there are a few key distinctions between the two models that may swing your decision. Knob twiddlers will be pleased to know that all the input controls are also pretty much exactly as before in terms of weight, stiffness and response. The mixer and pitch faders are the same length as before so no compromise has been made here, and the vinyl effect jog wheels are also identical in both size and response. Other space has been claimed back by ditching the loop recorder section altogether, and the loop section has been tightened by removing the LED display along with two of the FX control bays. Perhaps most disappointing is the demise of the filter knob on the mixer strips - such a small, but valued component. You can achieve the same functionality via shift+gain, but only for the main track decks, and it's a bit of a cludge as the rotary is incremental, making smooth fades more tricky. Spin the device around, and there are some key differences around the back, such as no audio or MIDI inputs like before, but you do get a switchable gain control for booth and main, which is new to the S2. The front is almost untouched, bar the mic volume control being swapped out for an mic 'engage' button. The biggest boon to the user is the overall size. Most likely this is what will sell it to you if you're not switched off by the lower knob count. The S2 is much more bag-friendly, a welcome development for some no doubt, as the S4 isn't friends with your average rucksack, no problem for junior however.
#Using megaseg with ni s2 pro
Of course, the Kontrol S2 can be used as a general MIDI controller, but it's fair to say it fully shines when used with Traktor Pro 2, a copy of which is included in the price whether you run a Mac or PC.
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