Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 Missing from Current NI Lineup
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The Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 is no longer listed in Native Instruments' current controller collection. Only the X1, Z1, and MX2 remain.
The Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 no longer appears in Native Instruments' current controller collection. Only three significantly smaller devices are listed there: the Traktor X1, the Traktor Z1, and the Traktor MX2.
At a glance
- The Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 is missing from the current NI “DJ Controllers" collection
- Only Traktor X1, Traktor Z1, and Traktor MX2 are currently listed there
- The Traktor Z1 is described by NI as a “Compact DJ mixing controller with built-in soundcard"
- The Traktor MX2 is branded as “The 2-channel DJ controller built for creative freedom"
From Flagship to Accessory
The three remaining Traktor controllers are considerably smaller than previous all-in-one solutions like the S4 MK3.
What the Remaining Controllers Are Designed For
According to the manufacturer's description, the Traktor X1 is a “portable USB DJ controller with tactile design and OLED displays for effects, loops, and mixing" — meaning it's an add-on device for effect and loop control, not a standalone player. The Traktor Z1, according to NI, comes with a built-in soundcard and is positioned as a compact mixing controller. The Traktor MX2 is advertised as a 2-channel controller “built for creative freedom."
"Portable USB DJ controller with tactile design and advanced OLED displays, for adding effects, looping, and mixing."
"Compact DJ mixing controller with built-in soundcard."
What This Means for Traktor Users
If you're looking for a direct successor to the S4 MK3 in the official NI lineup, you'll currently only find the three more compact models. For beginners looking to put together a complete DJ setup for under 500 Euros, this noticeably shifts the selection towards other manufacturers, as in the case of the Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10.
| Model | Traktor X1 / Traktor Z1 / Traktor MX2 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Native Instruments |
| Traktor Z1 | Compact mixing controller with built-in soundcard |
| Traktor MX2 | 2-channel controller |
| Traktor X1 | Portable USB controller for effects, loops, mixing, with OLED displays |
| S4 MK3 Status | Not included in the current NI “DJ Controllers" collection |
FAQ
Has the Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 been completely discontinued?
It is no longer included in Native Instruments' current controller collection. Whether and where it is still available as remaining stock or used cannot be inferred from this alone.
Which controllers does Native Instruments currently offer for Traktor?
According to the official collection, these are the Traktor X1, Traktor Z1, and Traktor MX2.
Source: Native Instruments, Product Collection “DJ Controllers"
