Stanton SCS.1 vs NI Kontrol S4

[rmaramone]

I will buy a setup to use with Traktor Pro. Which controller you think is better, without considering the price, the Stanton SCS.1 (I would buy two SCS.1D plus one SCS.1M) or the NI Kontrol S4?

http://www.stantondj.com/stanton-con...s/system1.html
http://www.native-instruments.com/#/...or-kontrol-s4/

[padi_04]

Go with the S4, Stanton ain't particularly known for their amazing build quality and long lasting products... except for a few TT and needles

[rmaramone]

I see... but this one from Stanton looks to have a very good build quality... it's interesting that they insisted to highlight this on the product's description. And I read a lot of reviews from people with positive feedback from this Stanton new controllers, SCS.1 and SCS.3.

[Carter]

They are both going to be great. One majour difference is the size of the platters on each as Stanton's, I believe, are quite larger. Also, since the S4 has not been released yet, it is impossible to get near the number of reviews of the product compared to stanton's, which I believe won the best DJ controller at the Ibiza Tech Awards 2 weeks ago.

[Matt Gnarly]

Just curious why price isn't factored in here, a SCS.1m & 2 SCS.1ds are right at the 2 grand mark, you could buy a S4, Maschine, 2 Midifighters or Kontrol X1s and take your old lady out for dinner for the same price.

[rmaramone]

Just curious why price isn't factored in here, a SCS.1m & 2 SCS.1ds are right at the 2 grand mark, you could buy a S4, Maschine, 2 Midifighters or Kontrol X1s and take your old lady out for dinner for the same price.

Alright, so consider the SCS.3 instead of the SCS.1. If I got the hole SCS.3 package (SCS.3M + 2x SCS.3D) I will spend U$ 600; the S4 is U$ 900. Considering I will have to buy an audio card for the SCS.3 (not sure if the mixer has an audio interface inside), for example the audio 4 dj for more U$ 200 they will be at almost the same price.
What you think would be better between this two?

[DJ Asand]

Pretty difficult to compare the two. 3d vs s4.. Everyones gonna tell
You to get the s4.. Depends on ur uses too.. The s4 has actual knobs while
The 3d has all touch strips.. And the 1d has way larger platters for vinyl emulation..
3d: most customization
1d: vinyl plus rotary encoders and cues
S4: new traktor plus sampler section

[TABS]

SCS.1ds can be had for $300 now..and they control 4 decks easily.