# Using cdjs with traktor s4 as mixer **URL:** \ **Category:** Traktor\ **Tags:** mixer, cdjs, traktor\ **Created:** [June 15, 2012, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423 "2012-06-15T01:26:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![devonx702](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@devonx702](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/devonx702)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/1 "2012-06-15T01:26:22Z")
**Using cdjs with traktor s4 as mixer** I am in the process of buying a pair of cdjs, i know that the s4 has its soundcard and i was wondering how i would go about running a pair of cdjs through it using it as a mixer. Any specific model i should be shooting for? I was looking at the 800s and i was wondering if that was ok. Also would i be able to use it as a standalone mixer or would i have to be using traktor pro scratch along with my laptop. Any information is much needed and appreciated since i am about a click away from buying them. Thanks djtt =D ---
**Author:** ![padi\_04](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/padi_04/32/56291_2.png) [@padi\_04](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/padi_04)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/2 "2012-06-15T01:30:55Z")
You can use them with timecode (if you buy the appropiate upgrade kit) or run the decks through Traktor in live mode. THE KONTROL S4 IS NOT A STANDALONE MIXER, it’s just a controller. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![devonx702](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@devonx702](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/devonx702)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/3 "2012-06-15T01:35:58Z")
ok and are there any specific models that i need to be looking for, like what are the difference between the 800 and 350s? and what exactly is running it through live mode. also i would need to upgrade to scratch pro since i only have traktor pro 2 right? sorry for so many questions this is all still very new to me, also what would be the difference between using them with timecode or live mode? ---
**Author:** ![padi\_04](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/padi_04/32/56291_2.png) [@padi\_04](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/padi_04)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/4 "2012-06-15T01:46:30Z")
By using timecode you control Traktor with your cd players, in live mode you use music burned on cds or usb sticks and Traktor just acts as a mixer. Scout the CDJ and Vinyl subforum for recommendations, there are a bunch of threads on the matter. You only need to upgrade if you want timecode capability, it’s irrelevant in the second case. ---
**Author:** ![devonx702](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@devonx702](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/devonx702)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/5 "2012-06-15T01:54:55Z")
thanks man and cdj 800 mk2s work fine for this? ---
**Author:** ![padi\_04](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/padi_04/32/56291_2.png) [@padi\_04](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/padi_04)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/6 "2012-06-15T01:58:07Z")
Yup ---
**Author:** ![devonx702](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@devonx702](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/devonx702)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/7 "2012-06-15T02:18:55Z")
thanks for your help man, appreciate it =D ---
**Author:** ![padi\_04](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/padi_04/32/56291_2.png) [@padi\_04](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/padi_04)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/8 "2012-06-15T02:24:35Z")
No worries 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![psyEDk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/psyedk/32/13750_2.png) [@psyEDk](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/psyEDk)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/9 "2012-06-15T09:20:09Z")
i never understood this - why would you use cdjs with timecode? you might as well either burn off your tracks to cd or just stick with internal traktor and plug straight into a mixer channel. timecode vinyl at least lets you scratch your tracks and get a lot more hands on with your mixing, but timecode cd is halfway between both worlds without offering the best of either. ---
**Author:** ![mwn11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mwn11/32/15374_2.png) [@mwn11](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mwn11)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2012, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/10 "2012-06-17T08:20:10Z")
Think its more suitable for Club dj’s, turn up and current dj rocking on cdjs, plug in the audio \* and you laptop, insert timecodes and off you go.. being able to use all of traktors software. ---
**Author:** ![sss18734](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@sss18734](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/sss18734)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2012, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/11 "2012-06-17T08:28:14Z")
I’ve used my S4 with a pair of CDJ800’s. It was fun and offered better control than the jog wheels. But I don’t really find that they add enough to my setup to ever warrant bringing them. ---
**Author:** ![devonx702](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@devonx702](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/devonx702)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2012, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/12 "2012-06-23T06:03:04Z")
So now that i have my cdjs in hand what is the appropriate method for using them on live mode, just plugging the rca cables into the channels c and d and setting it as live? ---
**Author:** ![devonx702](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@devonx702](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/devonx702)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2012, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/13 "2012-06-23T06:05:57Z")
I mean where is live mode? ---
**Author:** ![devonx702](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@devonx702](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/devonx702)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2012, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/using-cdjs-with-traktor-s4-as-mixer/43423/14 "2012-06-23T06:15:09Z")
nvm i got it guys loll