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Notes: Latest mid-range DJ controller from NI, designed specifically for the brand's Traktor software. Four-channel setup at a very reasonable price, featuring most of the key features of the more expensive S4.

Supplier's notes:
Layer tracks. Go back-to-back. Hook up a mic and an MC. Keep a wildcard up your sleeve and drop it when the dancefloor needs it: TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 has everything you need to DJ across four decks. Step up your sets, and play with total freedom.

FOUR DECKS, AT YOUR FINGERTIPS:

At the heart of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 is the four-channel mixer, with full-length faders, EQ, cueing, and Mixer FX control over each deck. Juggle Hotcues, samples, and loops with eight RGB pads on each deck. When it's time to take things further, switch decks and keep on-track with the jog wheel light rings.

FROM SCRATCHES TO SPINBACKS:

When it's time to get your mix on, there's plenty of jog wheel to go around. Touch-sensitive and super smooth, they're not just for nudging and stalling, but feel great for scratch workouts too. RGB light rings let you know which deck is playing at a glance, and warn you when you're almost out of track.

FROM SCRATCHES TO SPINBACKS:

When it's time to get your mix on, there's plenty of jog wheel to go around. Touch-sensitive and super smooth, they're not just for nudging and stalling, but feel great for scratch workouts too. RGB light rings let you know which deck is playing at a glance, and warn you when you're almost out of track.

RE-EDIT, REWORK, REINVENT:

Fire off samples, loop drum patterns, chop in vocal cuts, or even work your own productions into the mix if that's your thing. Loop any part of a track and assign it to a pad, or skip to any part of your track using Hotcues. TRAKTOR PRO's beatsync means you'll never lose the groove.

MIXER FX ONE-TOUCH DANCEFLOOR TRIPS:

Cut the kick and open a reverb, or chop things up with a dotted delay - Mixer FX are one-touch effects on each channel, great for building energy, shaping your sound, or just going wild. Choose from eight effects and three filters, and assign them to the dedicated slots on the mixer for quick access.

TRAKTOR PRO 3:

TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 comes paired with the full version of TRAKTOR PRO 3 - packed with expressive features and re-edit tools for truly unique, performative mixing.

DJ EVERYWHERE WITH iOS:

Grab a portable speaker, hook up an iPad, and take your S3 on the road with TRAKTOR DJ 2 - mix with two channels on a streamlined interface, and dig through a bottomless record crate with SoundCloud Go+ integration.

HIGH-FIDELITY, BETTER CONNECTED:

Set up and spin with punchy, pro-grade XLR and RCA main outputs with a huge dynamic range, as well as a 1/4" TRS booth output, and 3.5 / 6.3 mm headphone outputs. For hooking up a vocalist or MC, there's a dedicated combo XLR input on board, as well as an additional RCA input for mixing with external audio.

Notes: Version 3 of NI's hybrid groovebox is a super-slick instrument, with the pad controller and Maschine software working in perfect harmony. Built-in audio interface, slick workflow and tons of sounds included to get you started.

Supplier's notes:
The new MASCHINE takes the classic groovebox workflow and makes it faster and more intuitive. Optimized based on customer research, it's packed with new features to boost your speed and increase your focus - all without breaking the workflow you love.

Bigger pads:
Big, bold, and in your face, the larger pads create more room for complex moves like flams and rolls. New technological updates make the pads more sensitive to lighter touches, for more expressive playing. And since the centre-to-centre distance is exactly the same, your muscle memory and workflow don't have to change.

Full colour, hi res screens:
With two full-colour displays and the four-directional push encoder, you can browse sounds, FXs, plug-ins, and instruments with a tactile, one-handed, completely visual workflow - simply find the thumbnail and load directly from the hardware. Plus, the high-res screens let you get more precise with your mixing, see an overview of your arrangement, or zoom in on waveforms to slice samples like a surgeon.

Studio-grade audio interface:
MASCHINE now comes with a studio-grade, 96kHz / 24-bit audio interface for pristine sound. Simply patch in a synth or add a dynamic mic for quick recording and sampling. Stereo line and MIDI ports make it a perfect centrepiece for any studio. Plus, it's USB-powered, so you can record anywhere with your laptop.
Faster workflow:
The new hardware layout cuts through the clutter to help you stay focused and get your ideas out fast. Instead of being hidden behind a shift-function button, some of the most-used features and functions can now be accessed directly with one touch.

8 touch sensitive knobs:
Go beyond tweaking with eight touch sensitive knobs. Touch once to activate special contextual menus, such as tag clouds, sound settings, and FX parameters. You can also map your most frequently used FX, instruments, or plug-in parameters to macros with the touch of a button.

Smart strip for new ways to play:
The Smart Strip opens up MASCHINE to whole new ways of playing. Use it like a keyboard wheel to pitch-bend and modulate sounds. Add new sonic textures, builds, or transitions with advanced performance FX like stutter and scratch. Or strum samples, synths, and drums like a guitar.