Good 4-deck controllers that work with traktor? Besides the S4?

[garrett2169]

So I just got some Christmas money this year and my birthday is in a couple of months and I wanna go shopping for a new controller to use with Traktor, besides the S4. I want something that's easy to use and works amazing. You guys have any suggestions? Thanks.

[Hi Im Shy]

Why are you shying away from the S4? I really feel it's the best mixer for Traktor seeing how they are made by the same company. Everything works immaculately out of the box from day one. That being said I run a Vestax VCI-400 that plays well with Traktor and is built like a TANK.

[soundinmotiondj]

Subject to budget, and how much you want to haul it around, I'd look at the:

NI Kontrol S8.
Denon MC-6000.

If you are not totally sold on the all-in-one route, a module system is another option. A pair of X1's with something like an A&H X2 (or anything with four channel faders), and some external sound card would be a great system.

[the_bastet]

Dude. Totally go with either the S8 or DDJ-SX2.

[Scribbl3]

I use an S4 now. Previous controllers that have worked well have been the DDJ-SX and the Denon MC-6000. That being said, I really like how tightly the S4 integrates with Traktor. It's like they are made by the same company or something.

Honestly, though, I would wait a bit. Name 2015 is happening soon, and there may be some cool toys coming out of it. Native Instruments might even be releasing something around that time too.