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

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

I was recently pondering grabbing a good mixer and some turntables down the line for a timecode setup, but then I realized that I could just replace everything I currently have with an S4, then use it as a 4 channel timecode mixer eventually. This got me to thinking, is there really any option that is more practical for such an excellent price as the S4?

So for this reason I ask, what are your thoughts? Can you think of anything that offers such an excellent balance of practicality and functionality as the S4?

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I think you nailed it on the head.

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

Good luck fitting one in the average club booth though.

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yup pretty much. i want some turntables tho and imma get some one day

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Not the most practical thing for me, but I use VDJ. It’d be a great controller, but I don’t want to pay extra for the S4 software I wouldn’t use.

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The VCI maybe, just because of the price… But yea, it’s pretty hard to beat if your aiming for practicality. I like a bulky unpractical setup that gives me more options though ;D

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This’ll never happen, it’s technically impossible.

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I’m gettin’ the ts4, so instead of thinkin’ about all the small booths, I’ll only take gigs that have a LARGE stage. Nuff said…

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It’s all in the eyes of the beholder.

Really though, that’s what it is.

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

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fyp

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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”

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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.

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^ 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.

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:wink:

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But wouldn’t it look awesome if they did…

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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.

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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.

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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)

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s4 plus tts!