Traktor Kontrol S4 Setup-Guide

Traktor Pro S4 Setup-Guide

Dieser Setup-Guide will dir dabei helfen, Traktor Pro S4 möglichst einfach ans Laufen zu bekommen.

Schritt 1: Installiere Traktor Pro S4 1.0.0

Verwende die DVD im Lieferumfang von Traktor Pro S4, um die Software und Treiber zu installieren. Die DVD enthält die Traktor-Version 1.0.0. Verbinde den S4-Controller während der Installation nicht mit dem Computer. Wenn die Installation abgeschlossen ist, starte die Traktor Pro S4-Software noch nicht.

Schritt 2: Aktiviere Traktor Pro S4

Starte das Native Instruments Service Center. Windows-User finden diese Anwendung in Start/Alle Programme/Native Instruments/Service Center. Mac-User finden das Programm im Ordner Programme/Native Instruments/Service Center.

Native Instruments Service Center

Logge dich in das Service Center ein, wenn du bereits einen NI-User-Account besitzt. Andernfalls verwende das Service Center, um einen neuen Account zu erstellen, und logge dich dann ein.

Gib deine Seriennummer für Traktor Pro S4 ein und klicke auf Aktivieren.

Schritt 3: Downloade und installiere Traktor Pro S4 1.0.1

Nach erfolgreicher Aktivierung von Traktor Pro S4 kannst du das Software-Update für Traktor Pro S4 herunterladen. Das Update enthält Traktor Pro S4, Version 1.0.1 sowie aktualisierte Versionen der Treiber für den S4.

Wechsle im Service Center zur Registerkarte Update, lade das Update herunter und installiere es.

Schritt 4: Schließe den S4-Controller an den Computer an

Verbinde nun den S4-Controller per USB mit dem Computer, schließe das Netzteil an und schalte den Controller ein. Windows erkennt das neue Device und installiert die Treiber. Nach erfolgreicher Treiberinstallation sollte die USB-LED auf dem S4-Controller an sein. Die LED blinkt solange der S4 eingeschaltet aber noch keine USB-Verbindung hergestellt ist.

USB-Anzeige

Schritt 5: Starte Traktor Pro S4

Starte Traktor Pro S4. Wenn eine frühere Traktor-Version erkannt wird, siehst du folgendes Dialogfeld:

Inhalte einer frühereren Traktor-Installation kopieren

Klicke auf Copy, damit die Daten der früheren Installation (Collection, Stripes, Transients, Settings usw.) in den Settings-Ordner für Traktor Pro S4 kopiert werden. Je nachdem, wie viel Tracks deine Collection enthält, kann der Kopiervorgang einen Moment dauern.

Kopiervorgang

Traktor Pro S4 verwendet einen eigenen, neuen Ordner für die Einstellungen und Trackdaten. Somit ist es möglich, zwei Traktor-Versionen parallel zu installieren und zu verwenden. Jedoch werden die Inhalte der Collection nicht automatisch synchronisiert. Das heißt, nur nach dem anfänglichen Kopiervorgang sind die Inhalte der Collection identisch. Wenn du nun unter Pro S4 einen neuen Track in die Collection einfügst und den Track auch im "normalen" Traktor verwenden willst, musst du dort den Importvorgang wiederholen.

Schritt 6: Jogwheel-Teller lose?

Wenn einer der Jogwheel-Teller lose ist, folge den Schritten im folgenden Video, um das Problem zu beheben.

Video von Photojojo

Schritt 7: Überprüfe die Jogwheel-Teller

Prüfe nun, ob die Teller der Jogwheels neu kalibriert werden müssen.

Load Button

Sieh nach, ob die LED im LOAD-Button auf der linken Seite des S4 an ist oder nicht. Die LED sollte aus sein. Falls sie dennoch an ist, mach bei Schritt 7 weiter und kalibriere den Teller des linken Jogwheels.
Drücke den Teller des linken Jogwheels. Während der Teller gedrückt ist, sollte die LED des LOAD-Buttons an sein. Die LED sollte wieder ausgehen, wenn du den Teller loslässt. Ist beides nicht der Fall, mach bei Schritt 7 weiter und kalibriere den Teller des linken Jogwheels.
Wiederhole 1. und 2. für den Teller des rechten Jogwheels. Wenn sich der Teller nicht so verhält, kalibriere ihn neu.

Schritt 8: Kalibriere die Jogwheel-Teller

Führe folgende Schritte durch, um die Joghweel-Teller des S4 zu kalibrieren.

Jogwheel-Teller kalibrieren

Öffne das Dialogfeld Preferences/Traktor Kontrol S4.
Klicke auf Recalibrate Left, um den Teller des linken Jogwheels zu kalibrieren. Folge den Anweisungen der Dialogfelder.
Klicke auf Recalibrate Right, um den Teller des rechten Jogwheels zu kalibrieren. Folge den Anweisungen der Dialogfelder.
Gehe zurück zu Schritt 7 und teste, ob sich die Teller der Jogwheels nun korrekt verhalten.

Während der Kalibrierung wird der Abstand zwischen dem Jogwheel-Gehäuse und dem Teller in nicht gedrücktem Zustand gemessen. Anschließend wird der Abstand zwischen Gehäuse und Teller gemessen, während dieser gedrückt ist. Diese Werte werden benötigt, damit Traktor den Status des Tellers erkennen kann.

Die Jogwheels werden bereits während der Produktion des Controllers gemessen. Die so ermittelten Werte werden im Controller gespeichert. Wenn du im ersten Kalibrierungsdialogfeld auf Reset klickst, werden diese "Fabrikationswerte" geladen, und nicht die Werte, die bei der letzten manuellen Kalibrierung ermittelt wurden.

Ich hab meinen S4-Controller in den letzten Wochen mehrmals transportiert (ab und an auch auf dem Fahrrad). Ab und an war nach dem Transport eine erneute Kalibrierung erforderlich. Daher empfehle ich, nach jedem Transport kurz zu checken, ob die Jogwheel-Teller korrekt funktionieren.

Schritt 9: Räume den Ordner Dokumente auf

Ab Traktor Pro S4 verwendet jede Traktor-Version einen eigenen Ordner für die Traktor-spezifischen Dokumente (Einstellungen, Coverart, Stripes usw.). Dieser Ordner wird beim ersten Start von Traktor angelegt.

Traktor Datenordner

Falls du versehentlich vor der Installation des 1.0.1-Updates Traktor 1.0.0 gestartet hast, befinden sich unterhalb des Dokumente-Ordners die beiden Ordner Traktor S 4 1.0.0 und Traktor S 4 1.0.1. Du kannst den Ordner Traktor S 4 1.0.0 löschen, da dieser Ordner nach dem Update auf Traktor 1.0.1 nicht mehr benötigt wird.

Autor: Rainer G. Haselier
Letzte Aktualisierung: 1. November 2010

64 Comments

mateo wrote on November 4, 2010 at 2:03 AM I have the Load light on deck A and cannot get it stop come off or get deck A to play. it attempts to play but all that happens is the 2 yellow lines in pitch control go left to right. When i hit deck C then Deck A play. When i go back to Deck A it stops playing. This is the first article i saw about this problem and hoping you can help me
	Rainer G. Haselier (admin) says: You need to recalibrate your jog wheels as explained in step 7. This should do the trick.

Salzar wrote on November 5, 2010 at 3:33 PM Some jog wheels, at the S4 first startup it stop come off at deck B. However I did the recalibrate works fine now. But ? how to handle the volume knob in the samples section. Running 4 samples at one time at the same volume it's that good. Any suggestions other then using the trackpad? Thanks

Salzar wrote on November 5, 2010 at 4:04 PM The S4 rocks, Select the deck you need Shift and for volume, Shift, knob move-active. For filter use size-set. Thanks

Brian wrote on November 16, 2010 at 8:55 PM Here's a set-up question: I've just purchased the S4 and I have only one issue: The right rotary loop length knob doesn't seem to be working properly. It reduces the loop length no matter which way I turn it (turning to the left should reduce the loop length and turning the knob to the right should increase the loop length). Is there any way to reset this knob or to change the settings for it somewhere? The left one works fine. Any help is appreciated. (Mac OS, updated Traktor Pro sof

Doki wrote on November 28, 2010 at 1:51 PM Der Tip ist gut, jedoch fehlt bei meiner Traktor S4-Software die Funktion zum Rekalibrieren der Jog-Wheels. Eine Möglichkeit zur Neukalibrierung habe ich nur im Controller-Editor gefunden!

rollinonpokezz wrote on November 29, 2010 at 12:05 AM Jus purchased s4 and when i load a track into deck A it shows that the song is playing but no sound already checked fader and volume ect. Deck B works fine with the same song. Deck A did work fine before, now not at all. Plz help thanx

scurdi wrote on November 30, 2010 at 7:08 AM Just purchased the s4 but when I press cue to pre-listen to a track I get nothing through the headphones no matter what position the "cue-mix" and "cue-vol" knobs are in. Any help is much appreciated...

david wrote on November 30, 2010 at 10:01 AM Hello ! I purchased Traktor S4 everything seems to be ok except one thing... the volume level of the headphones seems low.. No, I am not deaf :) but in comparison with Audio 8 it's not the same thing for sure. I have the controller powered up with usb and power cord. If i unable the option limiter in the preferences i get distortion. Also i tried to maximize volume through the software ( in the crossfader section but i get distortion again. ) Please help me !!

Tony wrote on December 7, 2010 at 6:37 PM Hi thinking about buying S4, Im a mobile DJ and just wondered if there is the facility to just play a playlist, like on Traktor 3, i realise this defeats the object of having a controller but I also have a club residency and will be using it to its full potential then. thanks

Vomi wrote on December 10, 2010 at 2:23 AM Well, just in case some people are wondering if they should get one; don't. Bought a unit. Serial number was used by someone else. Waited 2 weeks for support. Then the device doesn't turn on. Support stays silent. Worst equipment purchase I've made by far. Such a terrible support service.

Keith Neilson wrote on December 10, 2010 at 6:39 PM Anyone got any ideas about the Loopmasters samples/loops ? I dont seem to have them in my installtion.

Frank wrote on December 21, 2010 at 5:13 PM Hi guys, i recently purchased my S4 and i have a problem... when i turn on de S4, the Exclamation light over snap turns on.. and im not see the usb light on, like it supossed to be. By the way, the s4 works fine (i guess), but the leds lights doesnt work, so i cant see what im doing. What can i do? my software is actualized.. but i cant do the jog wheel recalibration..cause i cant. I move de jog like the video but the software dont recongnize it. Sorry for my poor english not my language.

Anders wrote on January 12, 2011 at 10:24 PM heyy:) okay, so when I go and wanna calibrate, but here is the thing, I don't see it.... Everything is like the same on ur screen but there's nothing saying "recalibrate left" or "recalibrate right" - please help me:D

Anonymous wrote on January 18, 2011 at 2:13 AM You need newest version of software to do the calibration

Remco wrote on February 7, 2011 at 2:02 PM Hey. I seem to have a problem. I bought the traktor kontrol S4. Downloading the software is the problem. I download from the CD and want to start up. It seems that the service center is not downloaded. I tried this for three times now (with deleting everything from my computer the whole time). Also what I tried is downloading the service center seperately from Native Instruments website, but it just doesn't work, since it says there's an older version found. What can I do about this?

xavbi wrote on February 9, 2011 at 2:33 AM Hey, i just bought the Traktor S4 a couple of days ago and ever since i bought it i cant cue a song in my headphones. I think its because i don't have speakers i'm just using my laptop, but then again shouldn't i be able to listen to the cue of my second track and honestly i'm just getting annoyed by now. Anyone know why? or can help me solve this problem?

deee wrote on February 21, 2011 at 3:53 PM Hey, Super seite hat mir sehr oft weiter geholfen, hätte aber noch einige fragen. Ich habe gehört das ich die Jogwheels jedes mal neu Kalibrieren muss wenn ich das zu einem Club transportiere?? Ist das richtig?? Das habe letztens versucht. dann kam die Meldung das es erfolgreich war dann kam aber die Fehlermeldung das da ein Fehler aufgetaucht ist ?! Es lief jedes mal auch ohne Kalibrierung!!! Warum ist dieses denn so wichtig?

Rommel wrote on March 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM i recently bought an S4 and noticed that the sound quality gets a bit distorted and fuzzy and then the volume would get low. has anyone encountered this? pls help - it has happened 3 times now. and for more info - i use a MAC not PC. thanks.

Andy paterson wrote on March 10, 2011 at 2:02 PM The crossfader on my s4 is very laggy which means i cannot scratch with the s4. I have the curve set to sharp in the preferences and also latency at 128 on my macbook 13" with 2gb ram . Any suggestions ? I have also tried to recalibrate the fader

Chad wrote on March 15, 2011 at 7:34 PM I got my S4 about a week ago and have yet to get it work properly. I've contacted NI about it and they haven't been able to give me any information that fixes my problem. The load buttons do not work on either side, the play buttons do not work on the other side, none of the sampler buttons work on either side, and none of the buttons below each play sample button work on each side. I've recalibrated the wheels, I've uninstalled and reinstalled, and updated drivers. Nothing seems to be working.

Dave wrote on March 26, 2011 at 3:20 PM Just purchased my new traktor kontrol s4. It is awesome, yet it takes a long time to start up. It also sends out static or short misses during play, like it is skipping. I have Windows Vista 32 Bit 4G of Ram, even thought about going to Best buy to have them turn off any applications that I am not using. Any thoughts that I may use to prevent the future hiccups, before I start my next gig? Please Help... DAO

rick wrote on April 3, 2011 at 1:54 AM i purchased the traktor kontrol s4 when i load a song it will only play for about 20 seconds than i can not play any song after that please help

huey tilley wrote on April 4, 2011 at 5:15 PM have traktor s4 and its been working fine but all of a sudden the cue buttons dont work! when i press cue the audio comes thru the speakers even though the volume control on that track is downand crossfader is still on track playing. which means I cannot hear the track coming in on my headphones. thinking of reloading software but scared i'm going to have problems re-activating. hoping its not the controller. help.

Carmyn wrote on April 16, 2011 at 12:48 AM I want to remap the S4 jog wheels how do I do that?

Gersh wrote on April 19, 2011 at 8:28 AM Just got my Traktor S4 and its does not want to play at all,all the lights are on what is the problem is it my setup can anyone assit me please?

Simon wrote on May 5, 2011 at 12:15 PM Hi, I have the same problem as a couple of other guys have on this page: I simply can't hear anything in my headphones while cueing the track that is coming. The only time the headphones work is when I pre-listen on a track on the browse-button. It's really annoying, I didn't have this problem a few weeks ago, but now I just can't play around with the S4 anymore. Please help me!

dj plz wrote on May 27, 2011 at 6:55 AM i installed tracktor s4 every thing is working only tracks cant be played any options

Paul wrote on May 29, 2011 at 11:57 AM I have lost all the controls on mine. The sound still plays through the unit when you use the mouse to press play. But nothing else works on the controller. This is not the first issue Ive had. Massively frustrating, COME BACK 1210s you worked 100% for how many years. Anyone have this problem? please help

Sarah wrote on May 31, 2011 at 9:54 PM Hey i need help. Just got my Traktor S4 everything is working fine as per the manual but when i load the track and press play, the green light comes on (both pc and controller work fine together it seems) but the track doesnt play at all. even when i press play on traktor software it shows green but the track doesnt show play movement. help pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee.

jaujau wrote on June 16, 2011 at 12:49 AM Wenn ich meine Jog-Wheels benutze, kann ich damit lediglich das tempo steuern aber nicht scratchen oder backspins machen oder sonst was.. auch nicht wenn ich oben auf die jogwheels drauf drücke.. passiert das selbe.. woran liegt das oder bin ich einfach nur zu doof ? mfg

jay brady wrote on June 16, 2011 at 1:29 AM whats the best setting to stop dropouts.im using windows vista.

Ole wrote on June 21, 2011 at 3:30 PM Howzit! Ok, I cannot calibrate as I do not have the Jog Wheel "calibration option"! It ends with crossfader one! What went wrong? I also figured out when using the jog wheels as a scratching device that the music sometimes stops even if I release the dial! the same with the rim! If I move it to hard (quick) the music stops. It's most probably a setting thing - but I just got the tool :) Thanks

sanj wrote on July 9, 2011 at 12:53 PM Hi when i try to activate the traktor s 4 software at the service centre. i keep getting an error message saying that the serial number doeant match the product. its really annoying , i cant use my traktor does abyone know, what to do? Thanks

Bad_Guy wrote on July 10, 2011 at 4:24 AM @sanj : same issue here. Got a Traktor Pro 2 serial key in the box but the installation disc is for traktor s4 software. Just download from NI website Traktor Pro 2 trial and activate with your serial number.

Peter Conga wrote on July 11, 2011 at 7:34 PM I've been trying to update to my free upgrade to traktor 2, I follow all the procedures till my screen says download successfull. After this I am so lost. I open up Traktor S4, still the same old version, no upgrade. What the heck am I doing? I feel left out of all the fun and benefits all the other S4 owners are having. What's the procedure after the update is in my download window? I am not very computer savvy.

Ali wrote on July 28, 2011 at 12:48 AM Just purchased the s4. My Serial-No does not match when I register this is really weird.
	Rainer G. Haselier (admin) says: Please check this: http://www.native-instruments.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143707

Alexey wrote on August 21, 2011 at 11:48 PM how to fix problem with an installation. During the installation an error shows up Could not access network location \\Native Instruments\\Installer Log. How can i fix it???

ultipunk wrote on August 23, 2011 at 3:34 PM Hello my traktor s4 hardware goes crazy and all the buttons doesnt work. im very disapointed. idont know what to do.

nikos wrote on August 24, 2011 at 12:44 PM hey..just wanna ask if traktor s4 is better than scratch pro and also is when going from traktor pro to traktor s4 you can save your mapping settings..thx

Bernardo wrote on August 26, 2011 at 9:23 AM Tried left and then right calibration. Its works pretty straight forward for the left wheel , however for the right wheel i calibrate more than 4 times to get it successful. Why is this so? Or is the unit unstable?

Deejaystaxx wrote on September 20, 2011 at 5:34 PM I just bought my s4 last saturday. I was mad hyped as I've had my eye on this since it's release. I was excited to get started but I has to register and update allllll the drivers and what not. I gotta admit it wasn't "plug n play" but my patience paid off...this badboy is sweet! Everything works fine and the crew at guitarcenter in Kalamazoo Michigan were down to earth and cool as fuk. Only thing I haven't been able to do is upgrade to traktor pro2. Any tips??

sasà wrote on September 20, 2011 at 9:30 PM Salve a tutti, ho un problema, ho acquistato traktor s4. io ho un portatile con win7. quando parte l'installazione mi dice di cliccare su queste voci. la domanda quale? traktor audio 10-traktor audio 6 - traktor audio 2. grazie se qualcuno ,mi piò spiegare passo passo per fare l'installazione su win7. grazie ma per me e la prima volta.

lolopod wrote on October 7, 2011 at 4:40 PM Alexey wrote on August 21, 2011 at 11:48 PM how to fix problem with an installation. During the installation an error shows up Could not access network location \\Native Instruments\\Installer Log. How can i fix it??? THIS!! HELP!!

Dac wrote on October 13, 2011 at 4:54 AM For some reason, when a track is loaded into Deck C of my S4, the fader is reversed for that Deck only. The rest are normal. Any ideas on a solution or how this even happened?

SimonG wrote on October 17, 2011 at 1:30 PM Icant get my sound to work, where do i press, what do i do?

james dickson wrote on October 30, 2011 at 10:17 PM Hey i NEED HELP guys everytime i play songs on my s4 everyy so often on each song there is a 4 second crackling noise and it sounds awful,i really need help,i cant understand what is wrong?iv tryed everything.

esteban wrote on November 4, 2011 at 4:37 AM I need some help I have lost all the controls . The sound still plays through the unit when you use the mouse to press play. But nothing else works on the controller. I have installed again everything.

carlos servera wrote on November 8, 2011 at 1:23 AM i have a problem with traktor s4 , the headphones has distortion and i dont know what to do can you help me out please. thank you

s4 is acting up wrote on November 23, 2011 at 3:59 PM i need help, when i press play on the s4 it doesn't respond to the command...i have to right click once on the wave file on the software for it to start playing... also i have noticed that when i press the browse button on my s4 the audio stops(it happened to me a cpl of times while playing in a club). to fix this issue i uninstall the software and re install. also make sure i go to service center and download any updates. it seems to work alright for a while and then boom...the prob

s4 is acting up wrote on November 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM i need help, when i press play on the s4 it doesn't respond to the command...i have to right click once on the wave file on the software for it to start playing... also i have noticed that when i press the browse button on my s4 the audio stops(it happened to me a cpl of times while playing in a club). to fix this issue i uninstall the software and re install. also make sure i go to service center and download any updates. it seems to work alright for a while and then boom...the problem come

Christy Rodrigo wrote on November 25, 2011 at 10:30 PM Hello there,I just purchased this tractor pro s4, and now I´m facing a problem with the SNAP button. It actually let not play a tarck. I hear a lot of disturbunces while it´s on play and the track is not smooth.It´s disturbing, and You cannot enjoy that noise. It braeks the track and at the same time the SNAP button indicates. So I assume that the problem is with this button. Can anyone help me to get rid of this ? .

James Dickson wrote on November 30, 2011 at 7:29 PM hey people im having real difficulty with rexording on my tractor.im not computer minded but iv read so many points and comment but i cant get my mix to record.i press the button but i dont know how to listen to to it or infact it wont let me,i dont even know hwere to look or how to do it.can anyone please give me a step by step guide to help me.do i need to down load software?i have a top bran new lap top i need help.please id really appriciate it ALOT.also i have the newest updates but i keep

james dickson wrote on November 30, 2011 at 7:30 PM sorry guys that was meant to be recording not rexording sorry once again.

Shaun wrote on December 3, 2011 at 8:24 AM Well here goes AGAIN !!!!!! What i have done and checked over the last 10 days...... 1. Reloaded windows 7 - fresh installation - Same problem. 2. Installed and Tested S4 on MAC Laptop and another laptop running XP - NO PROBLEMS 3. Loaded update S4 driver 3.0.2 and know the laptop blue screens. 4. if i reload S4 driver 3.0.1 i have same problem as before. Current Problem when loaded Trak Pro 2 with S4 driver 3.0.0 to NEW laptop running Windows 7 64 bit for the 1st time the S4 contr

Eduardo wrote on December 11, 2011 at 12:07 AM hey guys.. how can i zoom in the waveform trought the S4? Thanks

Nyvaeh wrote on December 24, 2011 at 11:11 AM Way to go on this essay, hleepd a ton.

gaby wrote on December 28, 2011 at 11:59 AM hello. a have instal software traktor on mac. and now i want to instal another mac , and i can t activite just play in demo. plese help me

Mike Steed wrote on December 29, 2011 at 3:20 PM Hi new to this and trying to set up an S4 and Traktor Pro for my son. There appears to be no audio. The software is installed on the laptop; it looks as if it is working. The lights are on the S4, so again, looks as if things are working. Just zero sound. I am using Window's 7, and have downloaded all of the updates via the NI site. Is there a specific config I should be using based on Window 7? Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

jamie gardner wrote on January 2, 2012 at 1:04 AM i have just purchased the s4 and when i am playing a song i get crackling sounds and the songs will stop playing for several seconds and start again from the spot it stopped on can any one help me please. ASAP.. my email address is jamiegardner2011@hotmail.co.uk .. help would be very good if possible please.

jamie gardner wrote on January 5, 2012 at 3:04 AM Dear Jamie Gardner,,,, Check you desktop or laptop specs, if it support Traktor ............slow pc is not good

Bernardo wrote on January 5, 2012 at 3:06 AM Dear Mike Steed, Check that you are using USB 2.0 port on the laptop and not USB 3.0 !!

Zariel wrote on January 29, 2012 at 4:38 AM This does look prmoising. I'll keep coming back for more.

Tynietoon wrote on February 4, 2012 at 7:02 PM Ich hab ein technics 1210 am kontrol s4 auf channel c angeschlossen. Nun hab ich das problem das ich den gain voll aufdrehen muss um aktzetable lautstärke von der schallplatte zu erhalten. die mp3 decks sind aber trotzdem noch um einiges lauter. gibt es da einen tipp wie ich den channel c noch lauter bekomme???

DJ.LOUIELOU wrote on March 14, 2012 at 3:36 AM DON'T GIVE UP!

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