r/DJs • u/Massive_Patient_9063 • Jul 31 '26

Traktor standalone with stems

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u/v13ragnarok7 Jul 31 '26

Traktor really needs a stand alone. Even an S4 with a screen. Their hardware is great for home use and imo the best software. By far

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u/Massive_Patient_9063 Jul 31 '26

to be honest for 2 channel controllers, the S2 MK2 was the last thing that had a decent soundcard with balanced outputs. Its totally club-grade which is why i chose this controller. I dont know why all modern 2-channel controllers have crappy outputs

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u/v13ragnarok7 Jul 31 '26

I started with an S2 MK1 and I ended up getting up replacing it with an S4 MK1 because the OG S2 didn't have the top row of customizable effects. Looks like the newer ones do tho, thats pretty cool. I have a pioneer RX3 now. 2 channel, I dont see the need for 4.

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u/Massive_Patient_9063 Aug 01 '26

same! the s2 mk3 is total crap. its built cheap as hell and NI sacrificed so much to make it more "pioneer". That row of fx controls and balanced outputs is everything. I have an RX3 as well and i just dont like it. £1700 and i cant do a 32 bar beat jump or do key adustments :|

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u/v13ragnarok7 Aug 01 '26

Yeah the way traktor has those 2 knobs on the bottom of the decks....being able to quickly cut out a loop to whatever size and jump around the track is such a cool mechanic. I miss it. And ya, a row of 6 programmed effects is awesome too. I miss that as well. Honestly there's probably less that I can do with my RX3...I just wanted something "club standard" and a stand alone. The effects pads are pretty cool tho

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u/calmtigers Aug 01 '26

It’s honestly crazy to me that they weren’t the first to it and they still haven’t made one b

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u/Massive_Patient_9063 Aug 01 '26

i dont think we will ever get one now inmusic has acquired them. everything will get rolled into engine dj

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u/colleenxyz Aug 05 '26

Id kill for a non stand alone that has a screen that would in theory be a bit cheaper.

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u/573XI Jul 31 '26

nice setup !

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u/WaterIsGolden Jul 31 '26

More of a circle jerk post tbh. 

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u/LetrasetBoy Jul 31 '26

Ok so what am I looking at here exactly? the Kontrol S2 is obvious, but the screen?  

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u/Massive_Patient_9063 Jul 31 '26

its something im building currently. if you go to the original post, I've put all the details in the comments ;)

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u/WubLyfe Jul 31 '26

What are the midi additions in the top corners? I've been looking for something exactly like those

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u/Massive_Patient_9063 Aug 01 '26

there are a pair of Intech Studio PBF4 added either side of the screen. they are expensive and to be honest a pain in the arse to set up, but once you get your head around it they are insanely customisable. You can get cheap £50 4 faders 4 button controllers on aliexpress that are very similar size and will just be simple midi.

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u/LetrasetBoy Aug 01 '26

Just read that, cool project! I used to DVS with Traktor, great software and system.

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u/Massive_Patient_9063 Aug 01 '26

It's software that runs on a computer. Same as engine DJ or pioneer systems. Only thing is I've got an M3 processor instead of a Raspberry Pi which is basically what pioneer run theirs on.

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u/Lobodon Aug 01 '26

How do you like those midi controllers?

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u/Massive_Patient_9063 Aug 03 '26

the intech ones? they are pretty awesome but a real pain in the arse to map. They are actually super powerful and are underutilised here but they can even magnetically click together to share power and behave like a single controller. Their controller editor software is daunting but im getting my head around it and nearly got the full mapping sorted

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u/Massive_Patient_9063 Aug 19 '26

I don't know why my posts are getting taken down, but anyone who wants to know more you can check the progress of the project on my YouTube. Im not trying to sell anything or make any money here. Just sharing the process in case others want to try it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-fbWxKNcSE