Review: Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S5

[@Docholiday11x]

Recently picked this up. Loving it simply for the screens

[@Mojaxx]

They're great aren't they! My favourite thing about all this range of NI kit.

[@akinkunmicook2977]

Great review! I was torn because it doesn't have stand alone functionality! However, I have the s8 & have been using it for a year now! I now understand the Traktor workflow and find myself really using the screens for programing! Which to me is very important! I hardly look at the computer anymore! I think i will go for it! Thanks again for breaking it down!

[@Lawrence-L]

Got one , been mixing with it for a couple month now and i love it, it got everything a dj needs to make a good set on 2, 3 or 4 channels mode, and with the screens no need to check the computer anymore. I usually use an old school set up (2 turntable + A&E 92), the only bad point about it is that you can't hook turnatbles :) But who cares ! it is made for Digital dj's :p

[@patrickwells1079]

Yes you can if you have an A6

[@nethercords]

🙏🏼 been looking for a versatile intuitive dj solution, i think this is it.

[@ЭнлильМаратович]

respect from Ukraine, Mojaxx!!!!

[@Statusinator]

Hopefully the mk2 versions of the S8 and S5 will have the feet

[@citizenchris099]

100% agreed. is there a stand for the s5? I can't seem to find a NI produced stand for the s5.

[@Nathanfxa]

One of the songs is 'Edemin - Jungl' but does anyone know what the other song is that he plays in the middle of the vid at 3:09?

[@Nathanfxa]

+Nathanfxa found it... it's 'Danu5ik - Winning'

[@nachtkreature5291]

Missing DVS functionality but you were able to run it with Traktor Scratch Pro HID mode? Isn't Traktor a DVS?

[@richardwilliams1310]

Hello Mojaxx, Thoughts on running a Pioneer XDJ700 through the line input on the NI Traktor Kontrol S5 for someone that wants to dabble various software Rekordbox & Traktor? ... by doing this I believe you could use Traktor FX and the mixer on the line input and also mix over some stems files, maybe even stems you have created yourself and mix in and out bass, vocals, drums, etc

[@keith6743]

Mo on the S8 have you had issues with the PS (power supply)... really liked it and love Traktor but the PS kept breaking

[@DJTechnoboom]

That's cool it works with a CdJ in scratch pro, I going to try that

[@jossepfalcon1380]

hola saludos.desde Ecuador..soy Dj de muchos años...y este es un ontrolador..Exelente..

[@darrinbisson8914]

Curious if anyone has offered direct feedback to NI regarding this working with the iOS app in the future?

[@hot4futureyears2come]

Another nice review

[@serkankocak]

Hey Mojaxx, what's the name of the track playing? Wasn't able to shazam it but sounds really cool.

[@serkankocak]

I was able to find out: JUNGL by Edemin

[@Inferno77665]

whats the song at the end? Nice review..

[@eriklavsjo8717]

Do you have to have the laptop for it to work? Or can I just plug in a portable drive with the music and just go for it? Or a USB?

[@shah4d]

plug a banana in

[@maximverhoeven86]

is it any good foor big room house and tech house and deep house or should I keep saving up for a pioneer xdj 700 with a djm 800 or 700

[@tonybucks5709]

That;s a dumb question.

[@anthonygato407]

wish vestax made this.

[@cristianveliz412]

bro, where is the beat jump!?

[@Statusinator]

I could see this going for $599 a year or two from now, much like the S4 and Z2

[@Inferno77665]

+Statusinator it is now! Check it out!

[@maximverhoeven86]

what software do you get with it

[@funksocks]

+Maxim verhoeven Full version of Traktor Pro.

[@maximverhoeven86]

+Reverent Mac thanks man :-)

[@kenkahasan3453]

thx bro , so I get s5 or s8???

[@Lawrence-L]

S8 if you want to hook up phono, S5 if you only go for computer mix.

[@1.2.3.4..5]

kenka hasan s8 if you have the money

[@1.2.3.4..5]

kenka hasan s8 if you have the money

[@Lawrence-L]

S5 just for home with computer, s8 if you want to play live outside or to hook up external devices such as turntables, cd's, it has more professional dj features than s5 (also for stems).

[@MrRawUK]

Are you sure you didn't mention the S8 enough here dude? It's a review of the S5 isn't it???

[@eltonjeka6039]

You are the best

[@AleksP1987]

Can I scratch on it ?))

[@kenkahasan3453]

I got S4

[@brookzprod1769]

dopee

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

Cool review but not for me..

[@Mojaxx]

Definitely not for everyone. I dig the whole S8/S5 philosophy, but I hope NI do bring a new controller with jogs at some point, as touchstrips just aren't right for some people.

[@djdashdfw]

i guess ppl do still use traktor,no platters? pass

[@BxmworldstyleMusic]

ajjaja ... cool one!

[@PreaknessBoots]

i automatically trust someone less in an imagine dragons shirt

[@Jorge.O85]

the s5,is a piece of crap. dont waiste ur money people😒😒😒

[@user-ri4yw1pw5q]

+Jorge O. why?

[@remnhem9255]

they totally copied the novation twitch lol

[@gelatinous6915]

Cuz they didn't have jogs? Bruh