Traktor Kontrol S5 Review: A Smart S4 Replacement?

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1. In that size Format the S5 is by far the best controller for Traktor on the market.
2. Hello Ean,
   
   I would like to see someone do the following demos if possible:-
   
   
   Numark PT-01 with 7" dvs control vinyl * 2 (one left deck A & one right deck B)
   
   
   With either:-
   
   
   Raiden/Jesse Dean/Stokyo Kutter/Frisk Fader (mounted on top of and connected to the)
   Novation Audiohub 2*4 Audio Interface
   Reloop Neon (midi mapped)
   Virtual DJ 8 Pro Timecode/Cross DJ/Rekordbox DJ DVS
   
   
   Or Swap Audio Interface to:-
   
   
   Denon DS-1 to use with Serato DVS setup
   
   
   NI Traktor Scratch A6 for Traktor Scratch DVS and Traktor Pro setup
   
   
   Or Swap Both Audio Interface and Crossfader to:-
   
   
   Akai AMX for Serato DVS setup
   
   
   NI Traktor Kontrol Z1 for Traktor Pro setup
   (unless there is a Traktor Scratch DVS work around similar to the way DJ Player Pro works on iOS)
   
   
   Reloop Mixtour for Virtual DJ 8 Pro Timecode/Cross DJ/Rekordbox DJ DVS
   
   
   Add On Controllers (to be midi mapped to work with all of these DJ software programs):-
   
   
   Akai AFX or Reloop Neon for Serato SP6/flip
   
   
   NI Traktor Kontrol D2 for Traktor Pro - FX/Flux/Loops/Hot Cues/Remix Decks/Stems
   (to be used with a Raiden/Jesse Dean/Stokyo Kutter/Frisk Fader)
   mounted on top of and connected to the Novation Audiohub 2*4 Audio Interface
   (and hopefully there is a Traktor Scratch DVS work around similar to the way DJ Player Pro works on iOS)
   
   
   Novation Circuit or Novation Launchpad Mk2 RGB or Novation Launchpad Pro
   
   
   NI Maschine Jam
   (A-H buttons could be used to toggle channel on/off & the Jam could have buttons midi mapped as switches to change the parameters of what the 8 touch strips control, eg:- deck volume, fx level, etc)
   
   
   Reloop Neon (Serato Official Accessory - Midi Mapped to work the same with the other software)
   
   
   Software Integration:-
   
   
   Ableton Live 9 & Ableton Link
   
   Thoughts???
3. Not interesting if you still have to use your laptop for tracks and more stuff...
4. Thank You! I am only going to be dealing with hip hop / r&b. Almost got the S5!😝
5. Can you route an input for example your phone into the S4 mk2?
6. Turntable DJ's need not apply here. That wasn't the case with the S4. No jog wheels = No sale for me.
7. Hey DJ TECH TOOLS, I'm gonna start DJ'ing parties and was wandering what software you would recommend for that. I'm gonna be mostly playing party songs like YG and stuff. Please give me ur advice
8. One thing I've noticed is DJs tend to buy Tractor Pro software, then as an afterthought, buy an S4 or S5, then they have thrown money away on the software initially, rather than going out and purchasing one of these decks, with a licence for the software packed with the unit. I saw one guy try to sell he's deck licence on eBay, and he had bidder on it, so I questioned if he was actually able to sell the deck licence. He contacted N.I, and shortly afterward, the 'virtual' eBay item was pulled down. Just so you all know. Save money on not buying the software, and reduce the cost of your deck. Clever marketing if you ask me. Though of course, some only want the software on their laptops, and not even have a deck depending on affordability, and desired setup.
9. Can you please go into detail how changing tempo works with the S5?
10. S8 + two XDJ1000 :)
11. This video's so helpful but the volume of your voice is to up and down, could you compress it or something on new videos?
12. Hello, does the S5 work with ipad pro?
13. Is it too much of a waste to get an S4 and the KONTROL D2 just for the sake of the jog wheels and pitch faders but still have more control over the stems?
    Used an S4 for about a year and now and I'm looking to upgrade the hardware.
    Much appreciated to the one who answers my question.
14. s5 would be great if stems worked like we thought it would
15. Ian, what is the name of the stems track in the beginning of the video? This may very well be my first stems purchase!
16. Great review. Love your calm explanation of all the features and the considerations.
17. Might just be a driver error on my PC, but is there a specific way I should be mapping the screens?
18. S5 seem like the "S2" version of the S8 - so much less functionality. The S4 has way more functionality then this guy and I guess it's no wonder the S5 is already on a massive sale... No complaints on the S8 though looks beasty I want one :)
19. Great review! I have the S8 & I'm extremely happy with it! I was looking at the S5 as I was out of town for a few months & didn't have the S8 with me. The deal breaker was the absence of the same looping function as the s8 which I love! However now that I've had the S8 for about 7 months I find myself using the looping less & the cueing more! While the s5 is smaller it's not by much. The price is way less than the S8 but if you want to "go there" for all the features you're getting on the S8, the s8 is MAD CHEAP! Especially compared to Pioneer. While I admit to the S8 being quite a beast, once you get to know traktor's work flow it's actually quite flexible with a great sound! As for the jog wheels, if you do hip hop the s5 is not for you (the s8 could work). However for Techno & House you will love the s5 (& traktor in general)! Anyway, your tutorials are rocking! Keep 'em comin'!
20. which traktor controller would you guys recommend for someone who wants to learn how to mix. I was thinking about getting the s5 since it would be really fun to learn how to mix on that plus the price is 200 dollars off till the 21st or something like that, and then the price will go up again; however, since it doesn't have a joggwheel nor a pitch fader, it would make it complicated to play on any other controllers if learning to play on an s5. would the best option be either a s2 or s4... or just go for the s5 ? I'd really appreciate the help guys