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S4 mk3 platter stutter saga...
Hello. I have had the issue of my S4 mk3 right hand platter stuttering in TT mode and wont jog in jog mode for too long now with no resolution. I posted the issue to NI who got back to me and asked for a short video after showing interest in the problem. I sent the short clip and... Nothing! NI emailed me to say the issue…
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Kontrol S4 MK3
The unit only has balance TRS for booth out. Can I use a conversion cable with TS on one end and 1/8" TRS jack on the other? I am plugging it into a monitor only accept Bluetooth and unbalance 1/8" aux input jack. Or I need to run the booth out to a balanced monitors (L and R) only. The sales guy said I will be fine doing…
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Kontrol S4 MK3 Hotcue button not working
The other night during a gig, my right hot cue button (to access all hot cues) stopped working. I usually go between the hot cue and stem button and suddenly when I pressed the hot cue button I was unable to access my hot cues (still stayed on stem page). When I loaded a new song with stems it would default to the stem…
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I need help
My Traktor S4 Mk3 has a problem. The pot that controls the effects on channel A is below the Low. When I set the pot to the middle where its cutoff point is, it remains activated and running in the program. The physical pot doesn't match the MIDI pot.
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Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk3 replacement potmeter, and jog wheel upper part
Hello, Can anyone help me to find replacement potmeter (effect section), and jog wheel? (komplete, or only the upper part) Unfortunately the kontroller has fallen and damaged. (It has only 10 party on it😥) I bough it at 2025 February, but shure i'we lost the warranty because the physical damage. It still works fine, if i…
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Abous Sound
Hello there. im using Traktor controller S4 MK3 with Traktor pro. macbook pro 2023 M3 and mac os Sequoia.i was doing a gig and suddenly my sound drop.player was supporting to software only sound output not there.restart the macbook and S4 also then after sometimes was ok.but its happen two times during the gig. please help…
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S4 MK3 stops sending audio while everything contineus
hi, My MK2 is at repair shop and received a MK3 for replacement. MK3 suddenly stops sending audio to speakers and headphones while tracks continue playing. It start when the buttins suddenly respond very slow. Any button starts to respond very slow and few minutes after the sounds stops. Restarting solves the issue but…
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Traktor Automatically Switching to WASAPI After USB Disconnect + Cleaning Up Audio Device List
Hi everyone, I'm using Traktor with either the S4 MK3 or the Z2 mixer, and both are set up with ASIO drivers on Windows. I'm running into an issue: whenever there's a USB disconnect (for example, I accidentally unplug the cable or there's a brief power outage), Traktor automatically switches to a WASAPI driver once the…
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How can i use analog-vinyl on Deck A&B & digital from notebook Deck C&D on Traktor S4MK3 SW Pro 4?
Hi all! When i connect Win11 Laptop with S4MK3 i can not play any Analog-Vinyl on Deck A&B. Traktor 4 Pro SW Audio Setup says Phono / Line: not supportet USB is not connected i can play Analog-Vinyl on Deck A&B. What can i do to play Analog-Vinyl on DeckA&B and mixing with digital on DeckC&D? 🤔
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Is Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk3 Fully Compatible with Traktor Pro 3 on macOS High Sierra (10.13)?
Hi NI Community, I'm currently preparing for some travel and need to upgrade my DJ controller from the Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk2 (which has served me beautifully!) to the S4 Mk3. Before I make the purchase, I want to confirm compatibility with my current setup and a few practical details. I’m running macOS High Sierra (10.13)…
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Low headphone output on S4 Mk3
HELP - Ever since upgrading to the S4mk3 from a S8, it's always seemed to have a much lower output for the headphones. The controller is 1 year old, and was brought new. Currently Ive got a pair of Technics EAH-DJ1200, but it’s the same with HD25’s and Pioneer HDJ-X10. So Im thinking it got to be settings or something. Im…
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Controller or Software issue? S4 MK3
My Traktor S4 MK3 DJ controller is having a problem with the the tracks randomly stop playing. No sound, jog wheels lights go off and no spinning and can't load a new track. It started with B but now A too. I have to quit Traktor and when I restart the controller is working again...until it happens again. Started a few…
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Why is there no lights on my main output?
On my Traktor S4 Mk3 no indication lights show on the main output. I'm given a reading on the channels ok and the sound is coming out fine. The only reading I get from the Main output lights is when I turn the trim up and the clipping red lights come on. All the lights work on start up so I know they can illuminate but…
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Why one of the displays of my traktor s4 mk3 doesn´t work?
i recently bought to a friend a traktor s4 mk3 and show me that one display only power up and stay in white, but doesn´t show the track wave and information, the other display works normally (he told me is a factory defect) is there any solution?
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Cue point drift
when I touch the jog wheel to stop the track and hold that point, the cue point keeps sliding back. This is happening in JOG and TT mode. Also, the platter has randomly been throwing itself forward and back in both modes, tt mode the platter whips forwards and back, and jog mode the song whips forwards and back, along with…
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Disabled inputs how you enable
Hey, I'dd like to connect a phone or cdj to my traktor S4 MK3 bit i van't eind where to enable the line inputs. Stand alone without laptop and traktor connected it works. It seems like i allowed everything in Windows (Mic and stuff) bit still no results. I can only select disabled line inputs... Tnx in advance for your help
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Does anyone know why my Stems waveforms look like this?
Tonight they suddenly showing like this and I can't figure out how to get them back to normal. Googled it but it talks about mapping, which I think it should be just a switch or preference. Thanks
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S4 mk3 problem with the play button
I have a traktor S4 mk3 has anybody had a problem with the play button on the left hand side being sticky not acting correctly when pressing?
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Blurred Waveform Crash & Opening Of Second Traktor Pro 4 Programme In Background
I am using Traktor S4 Mk 3. I have experienced a random crash of the software when using Traktor Pro 4. The waveform becomes blurred and the sound is lost. Searching this website, it appears to be a common complaint, with both with Mac and Windows systems. It's usual to blame the operating system or PC/Laptop set up but…
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It seems like the S4 mk3 ASIO driver needs updating for modern CPUs to avoid stuttering
The last release was 2018, which is before Windows 11 and before CPUs were hybrid e/p core, etc. I just upgraded from an AMD 3600 to an Intel 225f and I can't use the ASIO driver at all without it cutting out, popping, slowing down and then massively tight looping/stuttering. I've turned off CPU parking. I've tried turing…
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Traktor Pro 4 unusable because of frequent crashes
After numerous and repeated crashes of Traktor Pro 4 during a weekly gig I've downgraded to Traktor Pro 3, which is stable. Pro 4 is absolutely unusable in any real gig. Strangely, it works just fine at home, i.e., when not connected to the Kontrol S4 MK3. The crashes go as follows (my member is supported by info from the…
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Sound Cut Out
It looks like there is a consistant problem with sound cut out after useing the s4 mk3. I have done and checked everthing,replaced all connections,purchased a dedicated lap top PC. Ive tried it all In my humble opinion ,it's a software compatibility issue. I at first had a problem with latency and my s4 slowing down but…
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S4 Mk3 problem: playback slowdown, freezing, crashing..
Hello everyone! I've been using an S4 Mk3 controller almost from the beginning, but unfortunately, it hasn't been working well with the Traktor software for some time now. Currently, I’m using version Pro v4.2.0 build 36. At illogical intervals, either playback slows down and the sound becomes distorted, or the sound…
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TT by Power on
Is it possible to start the S4 MK3 in TT mode when switching on the power? Software Traktor Pro 4 with kind regards rené
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Crackling sounds everytime I touch the computer or randomly
In the middle of the gig, Traktor started playing crackling sounds when touching touchpad of the laptop. It occurs only when fader for any channel is up. Afterwards, I tried removing Traktor 4 and installing 3, disabling everything from device manager you can think of, playing with latency settings, turning off discrete…
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What are the benefits adding X1 and/or F1 to my S4MK3? for dummies please
hello everybody tried to understand what the benefit of adding a X1 and/or F1 to my beloved S4Mk3 is, but didn´t get it can you pls explain/describe me? if possible in "for dummies"-way 😔 thanks community regards, The Sarge!
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Traktor Pro 4 crashed twice!
I bought a brand new M3 Pro Macbook Pro last week and it's been an absolute joy, especially as the day it arrived was the day Traktor Pro 4 was released, so it was the best upgrade day ever for me. I've been loving the new features and the new Macbook pro had no problems handling 4 stem decks at once. However! Last week in…
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Traktor S4 MK3 Right Jog Wheel Stuck
Hi everyone, I bought a Traktor S4 MK3 on January 6th, 2025, and everything was working fine until today (April 1st), when I ran into a serious issue: the right Jog Wheel has stopped working. It seems like there's a problem with the motor. I recorded a YouTube video (link below) where you can clearly see that the left Jog…
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Traktor Pro 4.2.0 - Windows 11 - Latency Issues - S4 MK3
Hello everyone, Yesterday I installed the latest Traktor update (4.2.0) on my Windows 11 laptop (Acer Nitro 5, i7, 64GB RAM). Since the update, I have been experiencing major latency problems in the software. LatencyMon went massively into the red during a test after installation. I have now adjusted my audio settings to…
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Folders And Songs
Question 1. Please am new to traktor, i just bought my new traktor controller S4, but for example When am in my traktor pro 3 software folder that contains my songs or tracks and I go to another folder with different songs or tracks, when i go back to the previous folder it takes me to the beginning as if i just open that…
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Why the Traktor pro 3 have crackling & stuttering issues in windows 11
I have been using traktor pro 3 past 1 year and i am still facing same issue of audio stuttering and crackling, I tried buffer & sample rate settings, checked corrupted files but no corrupted files, disabled all background apps & startup program, I even reseted my whole laptop and still facing this issue, then I commented…
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Traktor S4 MK3 Fader problem
Hi, I have just bought a Traktor S4 MK3. When I pres play on a track and my fader is down there is sound coming out of the master. When I push the fader up than the sound falls back down and I can adjust the volume. I use the software traktor pro 4.11.23 and also tested with older versions traktor 3 and I have the same…
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Traktor Pro ableton live link and MyDMX Go
When connected to myDMX Go does Traktor Pro ableton link still automatically sync only with the master clock of Traktor Pro and remove the auto sync with track decks?
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Traktor 4 with S4mk3 deck A doesn't process effects
Super weird but all decks except A doesn't route into FX banks. The filters work but not FX banks. Anyone have a similar experience + fix?
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TP4 - S4 MK3 Cue Button Issue
I started to notice that I am having issues with the cue button as I am playing live. I bring in the next song and start fading out the previous song, once the previous song is completely faded out I hit the cue button to stop the song. However, I noticed there's a slight hiccup with the software when I do that. Play/Pause…
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Traktor kontrol s4 randomly stops outputting audio - temp resolved by power off/on
This is a strange one - i can't find any reports of something similar, but please direct me if it's a known issue. the problem is only related to output audio where the output suddently stops yet the decks continue to play and I all lights continue to function showing live input and supposedly output audio. Even the…
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S4 MK3 WAVEFORM LAGGING WHILE BROWSING INTO SMART LISTS/SIGNAL
Hello I have a new Mac Book M3 PRO 18RAM 1TB .I have also a new Traktor S4 MK3. My problem is when I browsing into my smart lists waveform is lagging like freezing and I don't know what is the problem.Cpu is barely moving.I try to solve this but nothing. Also my second problem is when I scratch the jog wheels some times…
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Tighten a loop by using the jog wheel
Hello everyone，I would like to know how can I tighten a loop in Traktor pro 4 by using the jog wheel，I‘m using S4 MK3，and it seems that there are no direct way to control the loop in and loop out position
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New MacBook Pro M4 Max 36GB/1TB Traktor Pro 4 setup help
so I’ve just now played “beat the tariffs” on a new M4 Max MacBook Pro-I currently have Traktor 3.6.2 installed but I’ve got the Mac storage optimized so I always get the warning. Here’s my plan and I could use some help. I am planning on completely moving my mp3/track library to an external SSD. I’m planning on setting…
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TRAKTOR S4 MK3 CON PLATOS DE VINILO
HOLA, TENGO LA TRAKTOR S4 MK3,Y LE CONECTO LOS PLATOS DE VINILO PERO SUENAN MUY BAJO, TENGO QUE SUBIR LAS GANANCIAS DE LOS PLATOS A TOPE Y LAS DE LA CONTROLADORA CASI AL MINIMO PARA QUE SUENEN MAS O MENOS IGUAL, EL PROBLEMA PUEDE ESTAR EN LA CONFIGURACION? LOS PLATOS ESTAN BIEN CONECTADOS EN EL PHONO. UN SALUDO. Translate:…
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Traktor 4.1 - Unusual Issues: Songs Slowing Down and Distorting
Hi everyone, Last night, during a long DJ set for a birthday party, I ran into an issue that left me concerned. I’m using an S4 MK3 and the latest version of Traktor (4.1). Up until now, I’ve never had any problems with Traktor, but this latest update has me worried. I’m running it on a powerful MSI Creator Z17…
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S4MK3 nominal output levels
Hi!. I tried to find any info regarding the S4MK3 nominal output levels but I couldn't. I guess that the balanced XLR and TRS outputs are +4dBU and the unbalanced RCAs are -10dBV??. Could anyone confirm these?. Thanks!.
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No Sound Deck B S4MK3
Hello! I suddenly had the problem that I had loaded a track in B and could play it, but there was no sound. The problem was only with deck B and not always. When I loaded the same track in D, no problems. Also, the remaining time warning flashed red after the track was finished. System Macbook Pro M1 pro Latest Mac OS…
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HELP! S4 MK3 - Repair Service??
Hi All My first post so please bare with :) Ive had my s4 mk3 since it was lanuched, FYI Im really pissed to be honest that there hasnt been a new release (especially with Serato and Rane releasing amazing controllers recently). I have a few issues with my S4 Mk3: - Replacement dry/wet rotary knob (internal not just the…
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Traktor 3.9 Randomly Freezing and losing audio output
When Traktor freezes and you have to force close, does it still keep a traktor log to help figure out why it happened? I submitted a ticket but wanted to try here too. I've been with traktor for 6 years and never had a freezing problem like this before. I've been on 3.9 since the official release and haven't had any issues…
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loops from remix sets overwrite each other in the All Samples file
Hi everybody, I'm building up a couple of remix sets, 5 so far, and up to today (almost) everything went fine. Today I started a new remix set, filling it up with loops and when I started to fill in the second column (B1, B2, etc.), each new Sample overwrote the previous one in the All Samples file after I played it three…
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Possible to turn off Traktor S4 MK3 jog wheel ring light?
Is it possible to turn off the jog wheel ring lights on the Traktor S4 MK3? I’m thinking of purchasing the controller but not sure I will want the rotating ring to be on all the time. Worried it could be distracting, annoying, hypnotic, etc. I looked through the manual with no luck but Google AI says the following: To turn…
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This is where to download driver for S4 Mk3 BD & DFU
If you encountered the problem that your s4 mk3 display screen not working, and you tried the method in NI support but the Windows Update can't find the driver This is the website you can find the driver for the display screen of s4 mk3 (I can't post link right now, so I'll show it in a picture ) just download any one of…
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S4 MK3 and turntables
Greetz guys, I see a lot of people complaining about humming noises when using turntables with their S4. May you try and put all your devices on the same power outlet, it might be 50Hz alternating current humming if you are located in Europe.
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Is it possible to adjust the size of a single sample in a Remix Deck via UI and not controller?
I have a S4 MK3. I want to adjust the size/number of beats of a single sample in a Remix Deck. I know this is possible via a Kontrol F1. I haven't found a way to do this via the Traktor Pro 4 UI or the S4 MK3.