Is there any word on new TRAKTOR KONTROL hardware?

The only thing I find missing from the S4 MK3 for regular use is independent mic channels and a truly independent mixer. The controller does not elegantly handover to the hardware mixer if Traktor were to close for some reason.

In nice to haves (but this is my preference) - jogs which are a bit larger, X1 MK3 style small screens for FX, improved screen features as standard (mods offer a lot already) and better vibration isolating feet (in some clubs, if bass reverberations are too harsh in the DJ booth, the jogs constantly send some midi signal back to the software).

That was my first thought too, but I don't think that will really happen. If it does, I would be very happy about it.

NI has opened up NKS to third-party manufacturers. At the moment, I can only see the plug-ins ending up on other manufacturers' devices, and not that hardware will be released that can be used to control the Maschine software, for example. But maybe I'm misunderstanding it?

In general, I think NI's move is very cool, even though everyone with an M+ is wondering what it's all about. I think they all feel like they've been completely ripped off.

But yes, I thought a while ago that it would be cool if Rane did something for Traktor (I was already thinking about that when the takeover deal from ((EDIT: Serato)) Rane to Alpha Theta was on the horizon) or even Numark, Stenton or Denon DJ.

Maybe Soundswitch would be something too?

All in all, it would be very cool if there were more to come!