Can the Kontrol S4 really be beaten in terms of practicality?

[itskindahot]

he just needs and extra pair of ins, but still can use the s4 as controller

fyp

[Conall]

in terms of practicality? completely.

if your a club dj an s4 just isnt that sensible tbh. id much rather just have to carry my laptop, a soundcard and a small midi controller such as an x1 or korg nanowhatever with traktor scratch than lug an s4 about. No matter any controller you get i doubt anyone is gonna disagree that its still a lot nicer to mix with cdj's

once the new version of traktor is out the s4 wont have much going for it other than being an "all in one solution"

[padi_04]

fyp

he uses it to control the internal mixer, did i REALLY needed to clarify that?

besides, it's basically the same than most (digital) mixers out there.

[haze324]

^ yep. Two channel ins to control the timecode and then control the sample banks internally.

I don't think many folks are going to hook up 4 1200's or 4 CDJ2000's to an S4.

[josh@firestorm]

I don't think many folks are going to hook up 4 1200's or 4 CDJ2000's to an S4.

[fullenglishpint]

I don't think many folks are going to hook up 4 1200's or 4 CDJ2000's to an S4.

But wouldn't it look awesome if they did...

[Liambo]

I understand why people think this but seriously how can people be bothered carrying it around with them to clubs??

Clubs i regularly play at i know the set up so i always just turn up with 4 mp3 CD's now. But soon to be TSP with my X1 which even then i will find a pain in the ass.

[sarasin]

Why is it a pain?

Do you gig every night?

Or weekly even?

My thoughts are that if it would help me perform to a higher standard...pushing the boundaries etc...then i would lug it around!

I carry an APC40....VCI100....Macbook....Audio 4.....Cans.....Cables....USB Hub....and the kitchen sink!

I might not have space for it all, but then i am able to use part of this setup at least.

I will endure the pain if it is worth it....which i think it is!

Sure...the crowd might not catch every sample you dropped etc....but hey....you feel good after a solid session no?

I have always played for myself.....sure i want the crowd to be pleased as well, but firstly its ME.

If I am not enjoying myself....the crowd will see and feel this.

If I am cooking it up and having fun...trust me...this pours over into the crowd...and its game on as usual.

[Sherlock Ohms]

I suppose it can't be beaten for home/party use practicality.

Good luck fitting one in the average club booth though.

This ^

(oh, and I'm not a huge fan of the platters tbh, I even prefer the VCI-100 platter, and neither are a patch on vinyl)

[farhanashraf]

s4 plus tts!