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- Page 1 Setup Guide...
- Page 2 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Native Instruments GmbH. The software described by this docu- ment is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded, for any purpose, without prior written permission by Native Instruments GmbH, hereinafter referred to as Na- tive Instruments.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Welcome to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Setup Guide ............ 7 What Is Included in the Box? ...................... 7 Document Conventions ....................... 8 Software Installation ....................9 Read Before Installing ........................ 9 Installation on Mac OS X ......................9 2.2.1... - Page 5 Connecting Headphones ......................35 Connecting an Amplification System ..................36 Final Preparations ........................37 Starting the TRAKTOR Software on Your Computer ..............38 Using the S4 with Your iOS Device ................39 Connecting the S4 to Your iOS Device ..................40 Connecting the Power Supply .....................
- Page 6 Table of Contents Support ........................47 Knowledge Base / Online Support / Readme ................47 Forum ............................48 Updates ............................48 Product Returns ......................49 Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 6...
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Page 7: Welcome To The Traktor Kontrol S4 Setup Guide
▪ How to activate your TRAKTOR version using the Service Center application ▪ How to connect the devices and get your TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 system up and running ▪ How to make use of your iOS device with the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 ▪... -
Page 8: Document Conventions
Welcome to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Setup Guide Document Conventions Document Conventions This document uses particular formatting to point out special facts and to warn you of poten- tial issues. The icons introducing the following notes let you see what kind of information can... -
Page 9: Software Installation
Software Installation Read Before Installing Before starting the TRAKTOR software installer, here are some points to be aware of: ▪ Make sure you have downloaded the TRAKTOR software to your computer by following the in- structions on the registration page: http://www.native-instruments.com/go-s4 If you have already registered your device but need to download the installer again, you can find the relevant downloads in the "My Account"... -
Page 10: Select The Components To Install
The components selection screen of the installation program. Basic Installation: This installs the TRAKTOR software along with its documentation. This com- ponent cannot be deselected. It also installs the Service Center application (required for acti- vation of your product) and the Controller Editor application, which allows you to configure the controllerʼs MIDI assignments for using the controller with other applications than TRAKTOR. - Page 11 Software Installation Installation on Mac OS X Traktor Kontrol S4: This installs the driver for the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 controller. If you do not intend to use a TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 controller on your computer, you can deactivate the checkbox.
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Page 12: Enter Your Password
To proceed, enter your password and click OK. ► The selected components will be installed. → 2.2.4 Complete the Installation After the components have been installed, you need to restart your computer. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 12... -
Page 13: Installation On Windows
After your computer has restarted, continue reading in chapter ↑3, Product Activation ► with Service Center of this Setup Guide for information about product activation. Installation on Windows This section describes the process of installing the TRAKTOR software on Windows. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 13... -
Page 14: Locate And Start The Installation Program
After you have accepted the software license agreement, the installer window displays the fea- tures available for installation. The components selection screen of the installation program. Basic Installation: This installs the TRAKTOR software along with its documentation. This com- ponent cannot be deselected. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 14... -
Page 15: Confirm The Application Installation Path
Controller Editor: The Controller Editor application allows you to configure your controller for use as a MIDI controller with applications other than the TRAKTOR software. This component will automatically be installed unless a newer version of Controller Editor already exists on your computer. -
Page 16: Select Your Hardware Drivers
Software Installation Installation on Windows It is strongly recommended to install the TRAKTOR software to the default location. If you still need to change the install location, click Change to open a Folder Selection dialog and select the desired destination folder. -
Page 17: Complete The Software Installation
On the last screen of the installation program, click Finish to complete the installation ► and exit the installation program. Continue reading in chapter ↑3, Product Activation with Service Center of this Setup Guide for information about product activation. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 17... -
Page 18: Product Activation With Service Center
Within this folder, a subfolder labeled Service Center holds the correspond- ing application. Double-click the Service Center application to start the activation procedure. It is necessary to activate your Native Instruments product in order to use its full functionality. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 18... -
Page 19: Log In Into Your User Account
► If you do not have a Native Instruments account yet, click on Create new User Account. ► Fill in the address form. The password will be sent to you via e-mail. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 19... -
Page 20: Activate The Product
Activate the Product The product activation screen of Service Center. Enter the software serial number in the number field. The software serial number is locat- ed on the registration flyer, which you can find in your TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 product box. Click Activate to proceed. -
Page 21: Finish The Online Activation
↑3.2, Updating Your Product. ▪ If no updates are available, the button in the bottom right corner of the screen reads Exit. You can click it to close Service Center. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 21... -
Page 22: Updating Your Product
Select the updates you want to download by checking the checkboxes on the left. We rec- ommend downloading all preselected updates. Click Download. The download will start. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 22... -
Page 23: Download The Updates
The product update in progress. Depending on the file size and the speed of your internet connection, downloading the files may take a while. We strongly recommend that you always install the latest updates. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 23... -
Page 24: Open Your Download Folder
After all files have been downloaded successfully, you will be asked to open the download fold- Click to open the download folder. ► After the download folder has opened, you can quit Service Center by clicking Exit. ► Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 24... -
Page 25: Install The Updates
If the computer you want to use Native Instruments products on is permanently not connected to the internet, you can activate the products utilizing the Offline activation procedure. Note that you will need a second computer that is connected to the internet. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 25... -
Page 26: Start The Offline Activation
Start Service Center. If no internet connection is detected, you will be redirected to the Internet connection screen pictured above. In the Continue without connection to the internet area at the bottom of the screen, click Offline. You will be forwarded to the Activate screen. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 26... -
Page 27: Create The Activation Request File
Create the Activation Request File The offline activation screen of Service Center. On the Activate screen, click Create. The Activate screen will display fields in which to ► enter the serial number (see next step). Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 27... -
Page 28: Enter The Serial Number
Enter the Serial Number The product activation screen of Service Center. Enter the software serial number in the number field. The software serial number is locat- ed on the registration flyer, which you can find in your TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 product box. Click Create to save the Activation Request File (ActivationRequestFile.html). -
Page 29: Transfer The Activation Request File
Follow the instructions on the Service Center product activation web page. As a new Na- tive Instruments user you will need to create a new account before you can log in. Transfer the Activation Return file back to your audio computer. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 29... -
Page 30: Open The Activation Return File
On your audio computer, start Service Center again. In the Continue without connection to the internet area at the bottom of the screen, click Offline. Select the Activate tab and click Open to load the Activation Return file. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 30... -
Page 31: Finish The Offline Activation
Native Instruments user account information. Download all relevant up- dates from the Personal Update Manager to your internet computer, transfer them to your music computer utilizing portable storage media, and install them. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 31... -
Page 32: Further Information
Further Information Further Information For details on your registered products and their serial numbers as well as information on li- censes and NI user account settings, please see My Account: http://www.native-instru- ments.com/my-account/ Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 32... -
Page 33: Using The S4 With Your Computer
Using the S4 with Your Computer If you are using the S4 with your computer, follow the instructions in this section. Before con- necting the devices, and setting up your TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, here are some points to be aware of: ▪... -
Page 34: Turning On The Device
Connect the computer end (flat rectangle plug) of the USB cable to an available USB 2.0 port (or later) on your computer. Turning on the Device To turn your S4 device on: Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 34... -
Page 35: Connecting Headphones
S4's top panel) is set to minimum! Then, slowly increase the headphone volume while music is playing until it reaches the desired listening level To connect your headphones to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4: Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 35... -
Page 36: Connecting An Amplification System
S4 to minimum before you proceed. Then, slowly increase the volume while music is playing until it reaches the desired listening level To connect your power amplifier or active speakers to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4: Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 36... -
Page 37: Final Preparations
Turn on the amplification system (active speakers or power amplifier with passive speak- ers). Later on, when the software is running and you have loaded tracks to TRAKTOR's Decks, grad- ually raise the volume controls while music is playing until a comfortable listening level is reached. -
Page 38: Starting The Traktor Software On Your Computer
(for example on your desk- top). The TRAKTOR window with the Setup Wizard's start screen in front of it will open. Con- → figure TRAKTOR following the steps in the Setup Wizard. For more information on TRAK- TOR's Setup Wizard, please refer to the TRAKTOR Getting Started Guide. -
Page 39: Using The S4 With Your Ios Device
Using the S4 with Your iOS Device The TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 is designed to work with the TRAKTOR DJ app on iOS devices. In this section we will describe the S4's key functions when using it with the TRAKTOR DJ app. -
Page 40: Connecting The S4 To Your Ios Device
Connecting the S4 to Your iOS Device Connecting the S4 to Your iOS Device To connect the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 to your iOS device: Connect the device end (USB plug type B, device connector) of the included Native In- struments iOS cable to the USB socket on the rear panel of the S4. - Page 41 Connect the plug of the power cable to a power outlet. Connect the 15V male plug end of the power supply's cable to the power supply input on the rear panel of your TRAKTOR KONTROL S4. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 41...
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Page 42: Connecting Headphones
S4 to minimum before you proceed. Then, slowly increase the volume while music is playing until a desired listening level is reached. To connect your power amplifier or active speakers to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4: Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 42... -
Page 43: Final Preparations
Turn on the amplification system (active speakers or power amplifier with passive speak- ers). Later on, when the software is running and you have loaded tracks to TRAKTOR DJ's Decks, gradually raise the volume controls while music is playing until a comfortable listening level is reached. -
Page 44: Launching The Traktor Dj App
Launching the TRAKTOR DJ App Launching the TRAKTOR DJ App Launch the TRAKTOR DJ app on your iOS device by tapping its icon. TRAKTOR DJ will now acknowledge the connection of the S4. In the case of running TRAKTOR DJ on your iPad, the following dialog box will be displayed the first time the devices are connected. -
Page 45: What's Next
What's Next? What's Next? ▪ For information on how to operate the S4 and how to use it with the TRAKTOR software, please refer to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Manual. You can access the TRAKTOR KON- TROL S4 Manual via the Open Manual… entry from the... -
Page 46: Troubleshooting And Faq
If you hear clicks and/or drop-outs when a track is playing, you might need to increase the la- tency setting of your TRAKTOR KONTROL S4. To learn how to do this, please refer to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Manual, which thoroughly describes the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Control Panel —... -
Page 47: Support
When installing new software or software updates, a Readme file is included that contains late breaking news and new information that was not yet included in the documentation. Please open and read this Readme file before contacting Technical Support. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 47... -
Page 48: Forum
Native Instruments applications when showing the details for an applica- tion within the Overview tab of the Service Center. Updates are available on the Update tab in Service Center or on our website under: http://www.native-instruments.com/updates. Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 48... -
Page 49: Product Returns
Please contact our Technical Support team prior to returning an item. If your product needs to be returned, they will assign you an RA (Return Authorization) number to expedite the process- ing of your return. Contact Native Instruments Technical Support http://www.native-instruments.com/support Traktor Kontrol S4 - Setup Guide - 49...
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