Hybrid set up - some advice please -

DJ Bigfoot

Hello everyone.

I am currently looking to create a hybrid setup, being seduced into N.I by seeing the Krontol F1 being used to re-mix, this caught my eye and looked deeper.. to find that Hybrids are possible adding a maschine to your decks.

I am currently using a Pioneer DDJ-RX to Mix on, which doesnt map at all well to traktor so have stayed with Rekordbox for now.

Having watched numerous videos and tutorials on NI site and youtube seems i would be best with Traktor and a Maschine.. though my questions are as follows:

1. In this NI youtube video Boris uses a Maschine, would a Maschine Micro work the same in the NON stand alone configuration ? ( not the A & H setup, im not that rich!)
2. What are the advantages / disadvantages of using 2x X1's and 2x Z1's + 2x F1's OR, S3 or S4 + 2xF1's. ( I do not scratch and have no need for platters ) .
3. Apart from motorised platters , differences between S3 and S4?

Thanks in advance,