Selling Serato SL3 for Traktor Kontrol S2 or S4?

[djdroid]

Hey DJTT! I love this website, and the forum. I just registered, and I just had a really quick question!

Right now, I own Serato SL3, two turntables, and a mixer.

However, I really want to switch to Traktor, and either pick up the S4 or the S2.

I'm in a bit of a predicament. I really don't have the money right now to go out and buy either the S2 or the S4. So I'm thinking of just selling my SL3, because if I just switch to Traktor, and pick up the traktor Scratch pro 2 for the 150$.

My question is which should I buy, the S2 or the S4?

Meaning, what are the major differences between the two?

Thanks again!

[DJ SB]

The S4 simply for the fact that the S2 can not be used as an audio interface for timecode with Traktor. I could go on with other reasons but that should be enough.

[djdroid]

What about using Traktor Scratch Pro 2?

Ahh, because of the lack of inputs I guess..

The extra 500$ though..

[DJ SB]

For Traktor Scratch to work, you need either an S4, Audio 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10.

It's really all about what you're looking for. I have an S4, the size doesn't bother me (I make room for it in booths hahaha), and I wouldn't want to lose the features that it has over the S2. For many people, the S2 is a better option.

[djdroid]

Hmmmm. I imagine you're running time code with it as well.

Alright, well thanks!

[DJ SB]

Hmmmm. I imagine you're running time code with it as well.

Alright, well thanks!

I am not, I either use the S4 by itself (which I really don't mind at all) or CDJs with my tracks on a USB stick. And no problem!

[djdroid]

Oh! Yeah ok.

What I'm doing right now is just looking for a used one in my area. How much should I pay for a used one in good condition?

Also what should I look out for when buying used?

[DJ SB]

Look at what they have been going for in the buy/sell forum here. If it were me, I'd check that all the knobs and faders feel good and test everything out if possible.

[djdroid]

Good idea. Alright, thanks again!

[djdroid]

Sadly I wasn't really able to find threads for selling the S4. I found one which was 600 euros though. I still just feel that's a little high for buying used, shouldn't it be like 50-70% of retail?