The Complete DJ Gear Guide To A Traktor Controller: KONTROL S4

In this video course, world-renowned DJ Shortee shows you all the gear you need for a basic DJ setup using a TRAKTOR DJ controller, how to set it all up, and how to integrate it with the TRAKTOR Pro 2 software. She features the Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 DJ controller and walks you through each feature step by step, explaining how to use every single function in detail. The lessons are taught in a clear and concise way that is easy for anyone to understand. This information-packed course is the first of many videos in the TRAKTOR Controller Series of Shortee's Complete DJ Method. It works seamlessly in conjunction with her TRAKTOR Software course: “The Complete Guide To TRAKTOR Pro 2” and is essential for building a strong foundation to take your skills to the next level.

Videos

• Introduction (00:41) - In this video, DJ Shortee introduces the course, which covers all the gear you need to DJ with a Traktor controller, specifically Native Instruments’ Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Software & Hardware Compatibility (06:08) - In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the different software and hardware types and how they are compatible with each other.

• Register & Activate (04:29) - In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to register your Native Instruments hardware and then how to activate and update your Traktor Pro 2 and Traktor Scratch Pro 2 software.

• DJ Gear & Hardware Setup (05:47) - In this video, DJ Shortee shows you all the hardware you need to DJ with the Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ controller and how to hook it up.

• Software Setup & Configuration (10:34) - In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to set up and configure your Traktor Pro 2 and Traktor Scratch Pro 2 software.

• Software Layout Overview (05:00) - In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the interface layout in the Traktor Pro 2 software.

• Mixer (09:16) - In this video, DJ Shortee covers all the features of the DJ mixer on the Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ controller.

• EQ Types (06:21) - In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through all the different EQ options in the Traktor Pro 2 software.

• Filter Types (02:52) - In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the three different Filter types that you can apply in the Traktor Pro 2 software for use with filter knobs on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Crossfader Settings (06:01) - In this video, DJ Shortee covers the Crossfader settings in the Traktor Pro 2 software and how you can use them to adjust the Crossfader’s curve for use with the hardware Crossfader on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Headphone Cueing & Mic Volume (03:51) - In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the Front panel on the Traktor Kontrol S4, how to cue audio in your headphones, and how to adjust your mic’s volume.

• Deck Display (04:08) - In this video, DJ Shortee covers the basics of the Deck Display on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Transport (Playback Controls) (04:18) - In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the Transport section, otherwise known as the Playback controls, on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Load & Deck Assign Buttons (03:19) - In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to use the Load and Deck Assign buttons on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Browsing (03:51) - In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to use the Browsing feature on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Jog Wheels (03:47) - In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the different functions of the Jog Wheel on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Tempo Fader (Pitch Control) (09:56) - In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the features of the Tempo Fader, otherwise known as the Pitch Control, on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Beatgrid Adjustment (02:21) - In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to use the Traktor Kontrol S4 to set and adjust your Beatgrids for your audio files in the Traktor Pro 2 software.

• Master Display (02:15) - In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the Master Display on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Hotcue Buttons (08:20) - In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to use the Hotcue buttons on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Loop Section (07:49) - In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to use the Loop section on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• FX Units (05:39) - In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to use the FX Units on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Remix Deck Controls (06:32) - In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the Remix Deck controls area on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Remix Slot Buttons (Additional Functions) (03:17) - In this video, DJ Shortee shows you some additional functions of the Remix Slot buttons, otherwise known as Sample Play buttons, on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Loop Recorder (03:37) - In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to use the Loop Recorder functions on the Traktor Kontrol S4.

• Stem Deck Controls (07:25) - In this video, DJ Shortee shows you how to use the Stem Deck controls on the Traktor Kontrol S4. She also shows you how to control the Stem Decks internally without using any hardware controller, simply by manipulating the controls in the Traktor Pro 2 software.

• S4 Control Options (09:25) - In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the Traktor Kontrol S4’s Control Options available in the Traktor Pro 2 software’s Preferences panel.

• KONTROL S4 Modes (02:20) - In this video, DJ Shortee walks you through the two different Traktor Kontrol S4 modes: Kontrol S4 Mode and MIDI Mode.