The motorized jogs have three different modes: This is clearly the big feature on the new Kontrol S4: the updated 5.5″ jogwheels are motorized (but only when you want them to be) and have a unique Haptic Drive™ engine built into them that allows the DJ to “feel” points on a track – including the beatgrid, cue points, loops, and more. The faders themselves (not the caps) have been improved – they’re now a new type of fader, “a rugged industrial design with all-new Carbon Protect faders – inverted carbon strips that better protect against dust and other substances.” Motorized Jogs + Haptic Feedback While these might last against wear a bit longer than the old NI knobs, we’ve decided to include our own Chroma Caps with every preorder made in our store – making using the units a dramatically better feeling experience. One thing worth mentioning: both the new Kontrol S4 and S2 have all plastic knobs and faders. The Kontrol S4 MK2 (left) vs 2018’s new Kontrol S4 (right) For some, this is a welcome change to match an industry standard – for others, this eliminates years of muscle memory developed from using Traktor Kontrol hardware. This new 2018 S4 also ditches the mirrored layout that was a staple of earlier generations of Kontrol units, instead adopting the standardized layout that DJs find on media players and other controllers, meaning that the pitch faders are oriented the same on both decks, down and to the right of the jogwheel. There’s no smooth curves or rounded edges – the new S4 feels like a technical tool at first glance. First, Native Instruments has decided to take a more subtle, almost boxy approach to the design. When first looking at the new Kontrol S4 MK3, there are a few things that stand out.
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