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Kontrol S3 pads not lighting up
Hi all. I am a new S3 user and returning to Traktor Pro 3 after initially using it a number of years ago with a Hercules 300. Really liking the S3 overall and I had forgotten how powerful Traktor is, but…. Is it correct that only certain leds work when bus powered? When running only usb bus power, buttons like, hot cues…
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The Deck playback does not stop when pushing down the top plate of the jog wheel.
I just bought Traktor s3 2 days ago. Today I realise I can't do scratching in it because the playback doesn't stop when touching the jog wheel, it will stop and play randomly, its hould have stopped the playback. Do I have a defected piece of equipment or I have to change some settings. You can see in this video…
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How to activate saved loops with S3 without creating a new loop
I just got the Kontrol S3 and I used to DJ with the S2. On the S2, I used to be able to hit the loop button on my controller and it would active the next saved loop. But now on the S3, it DOES activate loops, but also creates a new loop in the section of the song that is playing when I click on the button. So, to explain…
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I can't activate MIDI mode on Traktor Kontrol S3
Hello, I just bought the S3 and I want to map my controller I updated the firmware, But I press the FLX buttom and It has no reaction so it is not possible to activiate the MIDI Does anyone have the same situation or solution?!
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Kontrol S3 low volume question.
I finally upgraded from my old Mk1 S4 (bought when it first came out!) to a used (but new to me) S3. It took me forever to figure out why I wasn’t getting sound out of the main output. Then after cranking the main volume almost to max I finally got sound. THEN I discovered the threads and discussions surrounding this…
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Traktor doesn't react to gain knob
Master Gain and Clip do not work The clip has no light and the Gain Master does not match the software
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MIDI mode rgb lights
Hi, in the Traktor Kontrol S3's MIDI mode, I only have the option of blue pads for decks A/C and orange for B/D. Sending cc messages to the pads with different velocities changes the brightness. I can also send other forms of MIDI to the pads, including rules, so is there a way to tell the pads what colour I want instead…
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Traktor Kontrol S3 + USB Hub or USB Extender
I would like to put my studio/Traktor laptop in one place and use it at both my production workstation and my DJ console without having to plug/unplug everything over and over again but the S3 really wants to be plugged directly into a USB port on the laptop, which kills any USB hubs etc, even with the power cord connected…
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Clearing RAM eliminates stuttering
I am aware of all the debate about RAM 'wipers' and how they DON'T work, but as an obsessive OCD 'cleaner', I have one embedded in CleanMyMac. I have noticed slight waveform 'stuttering' with an M1 16" MBP running TP3 and using an S3. Clearing the RAM definitely eliminates this (occasional) stuttering. Can any Mac…
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S3 Crossfader Sometimes Moving On Its Own
So, the crossfader on my S3 sometimes moves on it’s own (moving left & right very quickly in a small area) when in the all left position. As far as I could see in the support section faders on the S3 cannot be recalibrated (why?). What causes this and is there anything I can do? Traktor 3.5.1 Pro on a 2020 MacBook Air w/…
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How to assign effects to trigger with pads?
Hello everyone! I can not get to work effects on pads. I assign them to pads from setting, but when i try to play the track and use the effect is it off. On the picture i push the pad where is assigned tape delay, it stays turned off. How can i fix this?
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Decks layout changes when connecting/disconnecting Macbook.
I am using a Kontrol S3 with Traktor Pro 3. Whenever I change the output device in Traktor Pro 3, my decks layout changes. I can't seem to find a way of always keeping my preferred decks layout, which is 3 track decks and 1 remix deck. Additionally, the layout doesn't even seem to save to the one output device. For…
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Traktor Pro 3 Key Mapping Question
Hello all, I am new to this scene and had some questions about mapping keys on Traktor Pro 3. I have set a modifier, Modifer #1 --> SAMPLES button as click I have also set a mapping, overriding defaults, to FX Unit 1, KNOB to M1 - Value 1, as Dry / Wet Now, how do I make the following? When SAMPLES are pressed, have the…
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Traktor pro 3 hangs when using kontrol s3 controller
Hello my friends -- apologies if this is not the right forum for this! I have been experiencing a frustrating issue and I was wondering if anyone has encountered it before or could offer advice. I am on a very new laptop with Windows 11 version 21H2. I recently purchased a traktor kontrol s3 dj controller, and as of right…
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For Traktor Developers ... Traktor Pro 3 User Feedback, valuable for future upgrades
As DJs we spend a considerable amount of time preparing our music in the software, Jumping between beats in increments of 16 & 32 and making multiple cue points quickly is what we do ALL THE TIME. Traktor Pro 2 had a much easier work flow to do this, here are some suggestions that I personally would like to see the…