Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S3

The TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 is a 4-channel DJ controller designed for professional DJing. Here are some key features and specifications of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S3:

Key Features:

Four Deck DJing:

The controller allows you to mix on up to four decks, providing more freedom and flexibility in your mixes.

Layer Beats:

You can layer drum parts and create polyrhythmic mixes to energize your sets and build unique soundscapes.

Wildcard Track:

Keep a special track loaded on your fourth deck, ready to drop when the time is right to set the dancefloor on fire.

One-Shots and Loops:

You have extra space for triggering samples and additional loops on the fourth deck, allowing for complex layering and creative mixing.

Acappellas:

Easily incorporate acappellas into your mixes, whether you prefer hard chops or soulful vocal blends.

Four Decks at Your Fingertips:

The controller features a four-channel mixer with full-length faders, EQ, cueing, and Mixer FX control for each deck. There are also eight RGB pads on each deck for Hotcues, samples, and loops.

Jog Wheels:

The jog wheels are touch-sensitive and smooth, suitable for precise control, nudging, stalling, and even scratch performances.

Re-Editing and Remixing:

You can fire off samples, loop drum patterns, chop vocal cuts, and incorporate your own productions into the mix. TRAKTOR PRO’s beatsync ensures you never lose the groove.

Mixer FX:

There are one-touch effects on each channel, allowing you to cut, add reverb, apply delay, and more. You can choose from eight effects and three filters.

System Requirements:

• macOS: 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM
• Windows: 10 version 1803 or later (64 Bit), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4 GB RAM

Supported Audio Formats:

MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audio-CD, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, non-DRM AAC

General Requirements:

Monitor with 1280 x 800 screen resolution, USB 2.0, 1 GB free disk space. An internet connection and a graphics card supporting OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate TRAKTOR software. Once installed and activated, all products can be used offline.

Supported Drivers:

Core Audio, WASAPI, ASIO, DirectSound

Hardware Specifications:

• Audio Channels: 4 out / 2 in
• Sample Rate / Resolution: 44kHz/48kHz – 24-bit

Main Out (Balanced XLR):

• Signal Level: 18.7 dBu
• THD+N: 0.001%
• Frequency Response: +/0.1 dB
• Channel Separation: L/R <-107
• Crosstalk: -106 dB
• Dynamic Range: 111 dB

Booth Out (Balanced TRS):

• Signal Level: 18.7 dBu
• THD+N: 0.009%
• Frequency Response: +/0.1 dB
• Channel Separation: L/R <-107
• Crosstalk: -109 dB
• Dynamic Range: 111 dB

Main Out (Unbalanced RCA):

• Signal Level: 18.7 dBu
• THD+N: 0.0009%
• Frequency Response: +/0.1 dB
• Channel Separation: L/R <-107 dB
• Crosstalk: -109 dB
• Dynamic Range: 111 dB

Main Out (Unbalanced RCA):

• Signal Level: +12.8 dBu
• THD+N: 0.0009%
• Frequency Response: +/0.1 dB
• Channel Separation: L/R <-106 dB
• Crosstalk: -105 dB
• Dynamic Range: 110 dB

Headphone Out @32 Ω (Stereo Unbalanced TRS) with 12V PSU:

• Signal Level: 7.7 dBu
• THD+N: 0.015%
• Frequency Response: +/0.1 dB
• Channel Separation: L/R -65 dB
• Crosstalk: <-105
• Dynamic Range: 109 dB

Headphone Out @32 Ω (Stereo Unbalanced TRS) USB Powered:

• Signal Level: -16.5 dBu
• THD+N: 0.001%
• Frequency Response: +/0.1 dB
• Channel Separation: L/R 64 dB
• Crosstalk: <-81 dB
• Dynamic Range: 85 dB

Line In (Unbalanced RCA):

• Signal Level: +13 dBu
• THD+N: 0.002%
• Frequency Response: +/0.1 dB
• Channel Separation: L/R 100 dB
• Dynamic Range: 105 dB

Mic In (Balanced XLR/TRS):

• Signal Level: -10 dBu
• THD+N: 0.002%
• Frequency Response: +/0.03 dB
• Dynamic Range: 97 dB

These specifications should provide you with a comprehensive overview of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 and its capabilities. It’s a versatile DJ controller designed to meet the needs of both beginners and experienced DJs.

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