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Buying a new Traktor Kontrol s4 mk2 from eBay. Does it comes with software?
I am thinking of buying a new Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2 off ebay, but IDK if it comes with software. I also had a few more questions, like if it does come with software, which one would I get, and if it doesn't, what software should I buy and where would I find it?
Compatibity S4 MK2 with Mac M3
Hello, my MacBook Pro didn't recognize my S4 MK2 I saw a keyboard not a controller I use a Hub I can't update my hardware… didn't appear I need help if it's possible Thanks
Issues with Traktor Pro 3 and Windows 10 AMD Ryzen 9 (8 Cores)
Hello everybody, i own the Traktor Software since years, but had some issues with my laptop and decided to buy a new Laptop. It is a ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA501I with an AMD Ryzen 9 Processor and Windows 10 64 bit. I am using also the S4 MKII for audio interface and to control the software. The Laptop is brandnew, but…
Kontrol S4 mk2 not working. Only lights flashing when power up. Laptop/ipad same problem.
Hi everyone I didn’t find discussion about same problem, so I started new one. My s4 mk2 is not working. When I power it up all lights are flashing for aabout 2 seconds as normal and… that’s it. Not working with Traktor Pro 3 on windows laptop. Not working with Traktor DJ 2 on Ipad. It is not visible as an audio device. It…
"Please connect and select an audio Device" Issue - Traktor Pro 4 with Kontrol S4 Mk2
I Installed and Launched the new Traktor Pro 4 but Doesn't Recognize the Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk2 Console, the "Master" blinks but the Console has All the Lights Turned Off! If I Goes to Controller Manager - Device Setup - and Select "Kontrol S4" (The Default Mapped One from NI) … in In-Port and Out-Port shows NONE Can…
Mapping in Traktor pro 4
Hello! I had my AKAI APCmini mapped for some side functions in Traktor pro 2 and it worked perfectly. Now after I upgraded to Traktor Pro 4 I Cant get it to work. When I Press learn button it doesnt recognize any of my imputs from AKAI APCmini but then I started Traktor Pro 2 to see if it will work fine and it does. If…
Making Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2 and Traktor Pro 2 work on my new MacBookPro ?
Hello, I just bought a new computer, per say a MacBookPro with M3 Pro chipset. My OS is macOS Sonoma 14.4. I have been using my TRAKTOR S4 MK2 controller and Traktor Pro 2 for several years on a Windows computer. This computer is getting old and I would like to make both the controller and Traktor Pro 2 software work on my…
Windows not recognizing S4 Mk2 please see the link in the post
I'm trying to find a fix that use to be posted online but looks like NI took it down. My problem is I'm trying to use my S4 on a new PC and it's Windows 10 is not recognizing it. I remember having this problem before and the solution being posted online in the link below but it looks like but it's no longer there. Does…
S4 only recognized for a couple of seconds
Can anyone help? I've had a sudden issue with my S4 Controller, when I first connect to my Mac the volume & cross faders do not show (see 1st screenshot). Other than that thing seem normal and the software recognizes anything I do to the hardware (play a song, EQ's, jogwheel etc.) for the first couple of seconds, after…
Traktor S4 MK2 not recognized by the latest software update Version 3.10.0 71
Hey fam, Has anyone had or is having an issue with your hardware not being recognized by Traktor software? I just updated to the latest version of the Traktor software and I also updated my operation system to the Sonoma 14.0. Could there be a compatibility issue between the updates? Any information will be highly…
Native Access 2 won't open because "A JavaScript error occurred in the main process"
Tried to start using Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk2 on a new laptop today (after a few years away from the hardware), I bought the Traktor Pro 3 upgrade from Traktor Pro2, but I can't download it without using Native Access, but that doesn't work - I've downloaded it twice, but each time I try to open it I get: "A JavaScript error…
S4 MK2 won't work with M1 and Monterey, or in standalone with power supply. Why?
NI indicates that the S4 MK2 is compatible with M1 and Monterey, yet it doesn't connect or even stay lit up, even though I am using USB and a power supply. I took it over to my friends house who is running Windows 10 on his PC and as soon as he plugged it in to worked flawlessly with TRAKTOR PRO... I am feeling little left…
Problem with traktor PRO3 with S4MK2 slowing down music
I'm running Traktor pro3 latest version with S4 MK2 latest firmware version available Use a laptop MSI Raider GE78hx I9 24cores 64GB ram DDR5 Samsung 990 PRO solid state drives While playing a gig studently music slows down sounding distorted the only way to recover shut down traktor and restart, append a couple times…
NI S4 Mk2 - MacBook Pro - 4 Type C USB 3.1
Hi, I've recently returned to DJ'ing again after a few years hiatus and attempting to setup an NI S4 Mk2 controller with my Mac. My Mac has 4 USB type C access ports, nothing else. I've tried connecting it today and found the software isn't recognising the controller. I've tried every port without any success. I've read a…
My Traktor S4 MK2 won't recognize by Traktor 2 Software
Traktor software not recognize the IN device. Tried Traktor 2 and 3 PRO. Also tried to enable all the relavent agents. Nothing.
S4 mk2: Stem control and Hot Cue [5-8]
Hello, As anyone found a way to switch the mode of remix buttons [1-4] between stem control and hot cues [5-8]. either manually or automatically ? I wish the preference in the S4 section of the preferences "Sample Play Button: Auto" would allow to select something like "HotCue [5-8] or Stem if Stem track is loaded". (or…
Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk2 Mapping Issues/ Buttons not working
Evening all, Got a bit of an odd problem. hope someone can help! All of a sudden I've lost use of the Right Transport Buttons. (SHIFT,SYNC,CUE,PLAY) aswell as the hotcue's. I thought it was the buttons not working, but after playing around found that the buttons have now been mapped to a different button.??? Strangely the…
Why cant i download the DJ Traktor 2&3?
I just bought a second-hand Traktor DJ S4 MK2 and I purchased the Traktor DJ 3 software. I have the serial # which I put in the N.I app and every time I try to click install it will tell me it fails immediately. Can someone please help me out with this?
problem with s4mk2 and mac installation of driver
hello everyone, i have a problem with my s4 mk2. i have TRAKTOR 3 pro on a MAC BOOK PRO but it doesn't recognize my traktor kontroller. I' m trying to install the driver but it' s impossbile, always the message: " there is a problem, try to contact the producer od the driver". someone have something to suggest?? i m…
remix track.wont.stop on traktor controller s4 mk2
Hello respect to all. I did a set and don't know why or how but attack kept playing even when loading of other tracks, lowered all faders, still same tune kept playing, crossfader didn't respond, and I'm not sure if it's my breadth of understanding of this piece of kit ad much as it could be. Please help. Thanks

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Keyboard shortcuts no longer work in freshly installed Traktor Pro4
I've added the keyboard back in to inputs for controller but no luck
Electric Vintage Walkthrough tone?
Does anyone know the tone/preset used for the Electric Vintage Walkthrough tone or who I could email to find out that info?
When Product Portal doesn't work...
How do you get iZotope rx11 Advanced downloaded and receive your serial number? I've sent requests to customer service. I received an email stating the request has been received and assigned a case number, but just "chirping of crickets" in response. I have heard nothing back. Is there really a customer service department…
Native Access no longer recognizes my password
Anybody have any idea why I can login to NI site but not NI access? This is a new issue. Have reinstalled newest version, restarted my computer, still no go. I have a support ticket in but thought maybe someone else has experienced this or has a solution. Thanks Mini Mac M2pro OSX14.6.1
Why is Ableton able to detect MIDI from my KKMK1 keyboard but not Maschine 3 SW?
"As of October 12, 2023, Native Instruments ended software support for the Komplete Kontrol S-Series MK1 keyboards. This means that the MK1 series is not compatible with Maschine 3 software. Users are advised to continue using Komplete Kontrol version 2.9 or earlier to maintain functionality with their MK1 keyboards." I…
Instrument settings not loading into Komplete Kontrol on new computer
I recently upgraded to a new computer and installed all my virtual instruments as well as a newer version of the Komplete Kontrol plug-in. However, when I open a previous Logic project on the new computer, some of the Komplete Kontrol tracks are unable to load/playback the specific instrument settings from my original…
Can keyboard mapping be done in Kontakt 8 player?
I am trying to split my keyboard for live performance with a multi I created with 4 different percussion instruments. The multi works fine but I want to reassign different ranges of a 5 octave Mallet Kat in order to play timpani, chimes, vibes and bells without needing to switch instruments. I see videos explaining the…
Native instruments komplete 12 ultimate collector's edition for sale
I've decided to sell my komplete 12 ultimate collection. A lot of Machine sounds also 🙂
Schema Dark layer edit page
Schema Dark won't let me access Layer Edit Pages anymore. How to resolve this?
Anyone using Platinum Notes alongside Traktor?
Ignoring what it does to the audio, how did you find using it on your Traktor collection? Did you find a way to easily swap in the processed files (with the _PN suffix) and not impact the Traktor ID3 tags, stripes, etc. ?