Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S8
Find a new way to mix and perform with the amazing TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 - a 4-channel standalone mixer, professional audio interface, and enhanced performance decks for maximum control over the included TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 3 software. Touch-sensitive controls and high-res displays deliver DJ workflow that is truly cutting-edge.
Get physical with the music. Touch-sensitive knobs, faders, and LED-guided touch strips bring TRAKTOR software to life on vivid full-colour displays, keeping you focused on performance - not on your laptop. The S8's touch-and-see workflow means you connect with your music - and with your crowd.
Two high-res colour displays put TRAKTOR software in plain sight. Browsing, track info, effect, and filter values come into view directly in front of you. Keep an eye on the running track's ultra-crisp vector waveform. Or access Remix Decks in full view.
Create your signature sound with responsive Remix Deck controls. Intuitively mix in sounds with 4+4 channel Remix Deck faders. Plus, live capture and trigger your own samples and loops using 16 color-coded performance pads.
TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 is built for seamless control of the included TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 3 - the choice DJ software of countless professionals worldwide. Get in-depth control of your music with up to four software decks, customizable interface, timecode media, and advanced track library management.
Your style. Your sound. This is enhanced DJ performance.
*TRAKTOR SCRATCH timecode vinyl or CDs not included with TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 and must be purchased separately.
Kontrol S8 Features:
From advanced library management, to automatic track analysis, TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 3 takes care of the essentials.
TRACK PREPARATION Browse and find your favourite tracks in seconds. Full iTunes integration in TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 3 means your library and playlists are quickly accessible directly from TRAKTOR.
SYNC Sync tracks instantly. Track BPM, beatgrids, and key are automatically detected on import and used by the powerful Sync engine for perfectly beatmatched mixes - every time.
SOFTWARE MIXER The built-in software mixer provides a wealth of customizable professional DJ mixer features. Choose from different EQs and filter types modelled after industry favourites. Plus activate FX Units from each channel.
CREATIVE ARSENAL
LOOPING AND CUEING Advanced looping features let you take snapshots of your favourite track parts in perfect time and change loop length on the fly. TRAKTOR automatically stores your hotcues, so you can jump to straight to key moments.
EFFECTS Over 30 studio-grade effects, 4 individual FX Units, and one-knob Macro FX offer an endless sonic palette designed to texturize your tracks. Or group and customize effects to let your creativity run wild.
LOOP RECORDER Record audio from a live source, master out, or individual channels for creative, multi-layered overdubs. Then transfer sounds into Remix Decks slots instantly.
TRAKTOR SCRATCH
Mix with your digital files on turntables or CDJs with TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 3 software plus vinyl and CD control. Native Scratch technology features ultra-responsive timecode for outstanding performance on up to four decks.
Spin with super-precise 2kHz control signal on 120g vinyl that feels just like a 12-inch record. Or use TRAKTOR's loops and hot cues with your CDJs' cue and manual looping functions to get the best out of both analog and digital mediums.
And improvise live using Remix Decks with timecode control to seamlessly merge the worlds of DJing and live performance.
REMIX DECKS AND REMIX SETS
Get creative with your music. Remix Decks let you slice, loop, edit and deconstruct tracks - powerful performance tools directly integrated into TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 3. Load sounds into up to 64 slots or capture loops on the fly during your set.
Ready-made Remix Sets from top artists are the fuel behind Remix Decks - released online for download. Instantly remix your favourite artists and create your signature sound.
Dive right in to the world of Remix Sets with a free selection of nearly 2 GB of cutting-edge sounds.
Kontrol S8 Specifications:
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.8 or 10.9 (latest update), Intel® CoreTM i5, 4 GB RAM
Windows 7 or 8 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), 2.0 GHz Intel® CoreTM i5 or AMD A-Series, 4 GB RAM
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS
MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audio-CD, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, non-DRM WMA**, non-DRM AAC
** WMA playback supported only on Windows
GENERAL
Monitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution, USB 2.0 or higher, OpenGL version 2.1 or higher, 1.5 GB free disc space, high-speed internet connection (for installation)
DIMENSIONS
Depth: 38.7 cm, Height: 6,6 cm, Width: 58,5 cm, Weight: 5 kg
