How to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 (Part 2: Intermediate) | Native Instruments

Learn how to use everything in TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 and TRAKTOR software. In part 2 of this series, TRAKTOR pro Mike Henderson, aka ENDO, dives into creative DJing techniques, focusing on effects, EQ, and other tips and tricks to make DJing easier and more intuitive. In this masterclass, you'll unlock the full potential of TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, gaining in-depth knowledge of its incredible network of pro-level DJ effects.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:00:16 CHAPTER 1: Transitioning & Beat-matching
0:01:17 Volume transitions
0:05:15 Beat-matching with headphones
0:07:10 Beat-matching by ear
0:09:06 CHAPTER 2: Syncing Tracks
0:09:30 The Master Clock
0:11:13 The Phase Meter
0:13:20 Beatgrids
0:22:46 CHAPTER 3: EQ
0:26:52 General EQ rules
0:28:08 Using EQ for smooth transitions
0:30:00 Viewing frequency in Traktor software
0:31:09 Manipulating the high and mid frequencies
0:34:09 CHAPTER 4: Filter
0:37:57 Using filters for smooth transitions
0:39:07 Filter types
0:40:26 CHAPTER 5: FX
0:41:01 The FX units & Group FX mode
0:43:41 Practical applications for FX
0:47:17 FX pre and post
0:48:53 Single FX mode
0:50:32 Single FX in action
0:52:03 Snapshots
0:53:07 The Turntable FX
0:54:36 Types of FX
0:58:27 Mixer FX
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Tracklisting:
Island Hill - Stella [Bedrock Records]
Island Hill - Persian Lover [Bedrock Records]
Island Hill, Dee Montero - Yanhanshan [Bedrock Records]
Island Hill - 1000 Lives [Bedrock Records]: bedrockrecords...
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Fabio Florido - Alchemist [RUNA]: www.beatport.c...
Blazej Malinowski - Presumption [Inner Tension]: innertension.b...
Chiapet - Westworld (Will Clarke Remix) [Yoshitoshi Recordings]
Sharam, Bengle - The Rain Feat. Bengle (New York Extended Mix) [Yoshitoshi Recordings]: www.beatport.c...
Lopezhouse - Motorstellar [Bedrock Records]: bedrockrecords...
Rosper - Restricted [SCI+TEC]: rosper.bandcam...
Hc Kurtz - Bauta [SCI+TEC]: www.beatport.c...
Alcatraz - Giv Me Luv (Nicole Moudaber Remix) [Yoshitoshi Recordings]: yoshitoshi.ban...
Michael Klein - We furk [BLK DRP]: www.beatport.c...
Victor Calderone, Mykol - Lawless [Bedrock Records]: www.beatport.c...
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[@ethaninwhite]

I love that these aren't just tutorials on how to use TRAKTOR PRO and Traktor S4 but also great introductory DJ courses. It's basically a three-in-one, WITHOUT being dry

[@johnathanloh]

No idea who dj endo was but im loving his teaching style. So easy to follow.

[@tombyrnerocks]

Endo's a legend. Done a lot of early Traktor tutorials back in the day over on his Dubspot KZbin channel. Been learn from him for over a decade man, an actual hero 🙌

[@kkmusic607]

Finally! That is how you beat grid! Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to part three. Props to Endo for an entertaining and informative presentation.

[@erwingouw3162]

Endo is Traktor. I love your lessons!

[@DeeJayEndo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@samh9766]

Thanks again love traktor Thanks for the tutorials

[@danielp.1681]

Lovely. Great job Endo. I wish I saw this when I started using it. I was still able to catch new things here and there. Thank you!!

[@ruffin101]

Shout out Native instruments for this info, great video that was mainly a refresher but a lot of quirks and tricks i didnt even know. Perfect timing too since my S4 will be here tomorrow! Excited to join the club coming from the S2 mk3, really appreciate yall!

[@NativeInstruments]

Thank you for your kind words 😇

[@flatowchy2169]

@@NativeInstrumentssorry to trouble you but can you tell me why the original traktor DJ is not available anymore on ios?

[@jayantakumarbose4264]

How nice you have explained..❤ thanking you 🙏

[@DJShaiGuy]

Beatgridding tools, and such a plethora of amazing effects I've not discovered (especially loving Turntable and Beat Masher). Been on Traktor since 2010 and the limitless capabilities of this monster never cease to amaze me. Just hope we get instant separation sooner rather than later.

[@DJShaiGuy]

"Stem" separation

[@vminus7505]

This is amazing. Will be upgrading from the delay to the delay t3. Thank you for making these. They are a well needed

[@petelongrs]

An incredibly detailed and helpful video; talking the talk and walking the walk. Thank you.

[@scobi.hughes]

Very happy with this series so far, great work to all involved.

[@EnglishTeacherBerlin]

Your Videos are so instructive and well explained- thank you very much! You make me even happier with our new S4 mk3

[@calebeperazza7527]

Amazing series - thanks Native Instruments and ENDO!!

[@YakAttack915]

I've been with traktor for many years, and have the S4 MK3, along with two Allen Heath k2's, and an F1 kontroller. Everything custom mapped. Love the flexibility of traktor with mapping, but seriously, they need to come up with a viable live stems feature. This is taking the DJ world by storm, and many of the competition have it and it's working extremely well. Will always be loyal to traktor, but it does get frustrating seeing everybody speed past us

[@NativeInstruments]

Thanks for the feedback! Rest assured we're aware this is one of the most requested features and we have it on our roadmap: bit.ly/traktorq3

[@gmc8102]

Thank you for this ive been on traktor for years and learnt so much! I have to say i haven't used much of the extra features over the years because im not a very tech savy person and it takes me ages to use extras in my sets. When you guys originally introduced stems i didnt really understand how i could use them including the remix sets i still don't really use them either. Now everyone is saying hurry up and give us what we want but how many people will be using these features. I still rep NI and love it ❤

[@DeeJayEndo]

Stay tuned for the next parts of the videos! There might be some things in there you'll like. I won't spoil the surprise. Enjoy!!

[@transientemotion]

Thanks man. "Master clock" talk really helped. I couldnt figure out how to keep a track from auto sync that i dont want matched by bpm

[@lawrencefernandes6083]

Nice one DJ Endo .. Great Video

[@terrydunlin]

Another interesting and very informative video! Looking forwards to part 3 👍🏻

[@NativeInstruments]

Part 3 and 4 are now out! 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-2qGR4fqp9jas

[@mateoleon3512]

@@NativeInstruments AMAZING!! Finally!!!! you should do it right away once you come out with a new product!!

[@kopan6a]

Excelente video tutorial, de los poco que he visto y explican como mezclar de verdad, ✌🏽👍🏽

[@Arthur1371201]

keep producing such great stuf not only for beginners. Instant subscription and like from me. thank you. =)!

[@United-Bengals]

I'm just speechless after seeing all the 4 parts of this amazing guy .😮😊❤........shit... why I did not buy this instead of Pioneer controller 😢😢

[@DeeJayEndo]

Aw, thank you! Glad you liked the series! 🙏

[@dara1d3r]

Quality content!

[@andrewsun4385]

Awesome!!!❤❤

[@samwu1836]

Isn't this the former instructor at the LONG DEFUNCT Dubspot Academy? Give me DJ Shiftee!!!! I want Shiftee!!!

[@jayantakumarbose4264]

❤ from India

[@DeeJayEndo]

❤🇮🇳

[@SoniaAnastasiaaa]

how do i set cue points of "off beats" it seems that the beat grid is pretty fixed from this tutorial. Is this a possibility?

[@Michael_Moon4242]

Danke für das nach wie vor vermurkste Access 2. Native Instruments ist für mich gestorben. Abo beendet.

[@NativeInstruments]

Sorry to hear about your experience with Native Access. If you haven't already, feel free to reach out to our Installation support so we can troubleshoot your issue: bit.ly/n1install

[@RC-jv6ye]

11:50 malinowski 🧤🕶️🧤🕶️🧤🕶️

[@MrFullyCharged]

reeeeeally just waiting for the next/hopefully bigger version guys.

[@charleswashington5263]

cool your dancers :-)

[@noobsoundguy]

Bring midi mode to s4 mk3!

[@stewarty28]

When using vinyl mode how do I fine tune my track. I can slow it with the platter but can I nudge it? In jog mode I can fine tune but is it possible in vinyl mode?

[@darshanagrawal223]

Plzz add visual player as well like rekordbox

[@lukemakayabu4369]

still got my S8, is it obsolete with Traktor 3?

[@DeeJayEndo]

The S8 still works just fine with TRAKTOR PRO 3. :)

[@sashadigweed]

dj endo please tell to native instrument company to update traktor dj 2 to traktor dj 3 please... game changer

[@mortaccitua92]

How can I use fx3 and fx4, for example, for deck C and deck D?

[@DeeJayEndo]

You would have to enable FX Units 3 & 4 in the preferences > effects, and then you can use the FX 3 & 4 Assignment buttons for Decks C & D in the mixer section of Traktor.

[@djemerson3811]

Esses tutoriais em português por favor!!!!!!!

[@BoxedMinds]

Any help on getting my screens to stop flickering? Just bought traktor s4 and am about to send it back and go back to serato pro. 1000 bucks for screen flickering?

[@NativeInstruments]

Hi! Could you try removing the filters to see if it helps resolve the issue? If the problem persists, please get in touch with our support team here: bit.ly/n1trakt

[@BoxedMinds]

@@NativeInstruments it didn't. Mad thanks for the reply and link

[@HenriSoetaert]

Hi! Maybe I missed this, but how do you get your track decks to count to 8 bars? I can't seem to find where I can change it. So at 11:27 you can see below the BPM of deck A that you are at 14.7.3 of the track (so the 14th group of 8 bars). Mine only shows groups of 4 bars. Thanks!

[@DeeJayEndo]

Preferences > Track Decks > Choose "Beats" for any one of the rows. That's the Beat Counter.

[@DJOPELISHERE]

How do you use the effects all 4 effects (F1,..F4)?

[@DeeJayEndo]

To show 4 FX Units go to preferences > Effects > FX Unit Routing and change it from 2 FX Units to 4 FX Units.

[@DJWIKKI]

Elastic beatgrids, please

[@NativeInstruments]

We're on it 🔥

[@tonyvtc3]

What is the USB PORT FOR ??

[@DeeJayEndo]

You can connect a USB Hub or another USB device into the USB input. This is shown in part 1.

[@Mark-vf8op]

The platters are 2 small….

[@DeeJayEndo]

You could always use turntables or other CD Media players to control the decks. Then you'd have up to 4 platters to work with.

[@Mark-vf8op]

@@DeeJayEndo I know… I got the ddj-sz2 that was and still is the best controller imo

[@erwingouw3162]

Stems?

[@DeeJayEndo]

Stay tuned to the next episodes. :)

[@djterry78]

we need new professional hardware !!!! Please !!!

[@dosbrodinhos]

…and new effects!! It’s ok to get inspiration from PioneerDJ DJM or RMX effects 😉

[@-Cybin]

Why? Nothing changed...

[@Climpwood]

Hey, I’ve been waiting on customer service for a while. I need help and nobody is replying, please help me, I made a purchase and got a new pc, now all of my stuff is gone. The serials aren’t even on my account, I have proof of purchase. Please help me

[@NativeInstruments]

Hey, can you please make sure you're logged into Native Access with the correct email address? Feel free to share with us your ticket number and we'll escalate it for you right away.

[@Climpwood]

I don’t think it’s letting me comment as I’ve now tried three times and it has disappeared. I can upload a video with the number and other details if that works?

[@stefanosgrysnan]

we want something good something new??????????

[@LeonElRay]

lol

[@evanprince3564]

Blows my mind that NI made this video 3mos ago..., 🥲, at least we have progress