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RRP: £699 (S4) £389 (S2)
NI’s own-brand Traktor controllers have proved popular, and for good reason. As you’d expect, the pair not only ship with the full software but also integrate seamlessly with it as soon as they’re plugged in. It’s safe to assume that they’re fairly future proof too.
The larger S4 (pictured) allows connection of CDJs or turntables thanks to its four-channel set-up, and because it’s NI-branded offers the option to upgrade to timecoded control of decks three and four.
The S2, on the other hand, scales things back to two channels plus some - if at times limited - sample control. What it does offer is compact, immediate and fun control for Traktor users who think they’ll be happy with two decks.
Read the full MusicRadar S4 review
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Included software: Native Instruments Traktor Pro 2.5
Jog wheels: 2
Channels: 4
I/O: 4-in, 4-out
Included software: Native Instruments Traktor Pro 2.5
Jog wheels: 2
Channels: 2
I/O: 1-in, 2-out
