S4 in 'external' mode using timecode CDJs. Using S4 as decks C&D.

**Mr_Moo** · 01-30-2014, 05:55 AM

Hi,

I've seen the hack for using the S4 in external mode. I was wondering about how I could utilise this in a standard CDJ + mixer setup.

What I was looking at was using CDJs and external mixer using TSP2. I would use an external audio 8. Say I would use channels 1 & 2 on the mixer and this would use decks A&B in Traktor. But, I would set the S4 into external mode and route both C&D channels to a single channel on the external sound card and then use channel 3 on the mixer. Therefore I could sync C&D to A&B and use the S4 for builds/fx/loops/vocals/etc.

I guess I can still use the FX and loops for all A,B,C,D decks?

Will this work?

**makar1** · 01-30-2014, 05:56 AM

Are you going to use the Audio 8 or not?

**Mr_Moo** · 01-30-2014, 06:35 AM

Yes. Maybe I should explain myself a little further. In a typical club setup, I dont want to be removing CDJs and moving mixers and plugging everything into the S4 etc. I still want to use the CDJs in timecode mode, not in live input mode. I just want to put the S4 to one side and use it for loops. Typically I would use CDJs when playing out.

**makar1** · 01-30-2014, 06:39 AM

There's no need for special hacks or routing then. Just set up as usual with the Audio 8, then plug the S4 in through USB only.

**Mr_Moo** · 01-30-2014, 06:41 AM

Where would the sound route to from the S4 if im not plugging it in anywhere?

So I will be using channels 1&2 on the lets say Pioneer mixer for the CDJs. The S4 will need an output somewhere, surely? Or would I just plug that straight into line 3 on the Pioneer?

**Mr_Moo** · 01-30-2014, 06:42 AM

Sorry to sound thick. I cant get my head around this one. I dont have CDJs at home to test this setup on. I do have some crappy Denon inline things from the Jurassic age. Ill see if I can get them working on timecode. Youtube says yes.