Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 Review

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 Feature

• Built-in audio interface2 Channel mixer sectionTRAKTOR PRO 2 software included4 Dedicated hot cue buttons per deckCrossfader and channel line fadersDedicated sample deck controls (switchable from hot cue controls)

Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 couples the most essential items for any DJ: 2 decks and a mixer, with controls for multi-effect units and a third channel for samples. Rugged and highly portable, TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 is the only controller of its size to come with the full version of TRAKTOR PRO 2 included, the same software that pro DJs of all genres use. With Native Instruments TRAKTOR 2 Technology Inside, the S2 is tuned for maximum intuitiveness and creativity, resulting in a fluid and fun mixing experience.The included TRAKTOR PRO 2 software is the culmination of 10 years of experience as an industry-leading DJ platform. Its ease of use and astounding creative arsenal are built on the concept of TRAKTOR 2 Technology Inside.TruWave colored waveforms let you see track positions easily, and identify high-energy sections or breakdowns ahead of time so you can plan the perfect moment to drop your next track. And with the advanced sync engine, your beat-matching will be locked down every time.This compact and portable unit was built by the same team and with the same components that brought you the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, the wildly-popular market-leader that revolutionized the all-in-one DJ system. Robust knobs and backlit buttons let you know whats going on at all times. Two high-quality, pressure-sensitive jog wheels deliver total track control and easy pitch bending and tempo nudging.TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 is the ideal hardware for new DJs who want to access the same great features used by the pros in an easily accessible and focused format.Theres no steep learning curve with the S2. The perfect integration between hardware and software means everything is ready to go, so you can focus on selecting the hottest tracks from your hard drive or iTunes library. Get deep into the powerful looping features, and use the four dedicated hot-cue buttons to effortlessly remix and re-edit tunes on the fly.The Samples knob lets you mix the eight Sample Deck slots into your mix eit