User Manual

Absolute Mode
By default, the TEMPO fader is in Absolute mode. In this mode, whenever you move the TEM-
PO fader on your S4, its position is transmitted 1:1 to the tempo fader on the software Deck—
which in the end controls the tempo of the software Deck.
Therefore, the software Deck’s tempo matches the TEMPO fader position on your S4, unless
you have somehow changed the software Deck’s tempo by other means such as:
▪ Activating SYNC on that Deck to sync it to another tempo, thus modifying the tempo on
the software Deck. As long as SYNC is on and the relevant Deck is not the tempo master,
the Deck tempo cannot be manually controlled via the faders (they are deactivated both
on the software and hardware Deck).
▪ Switching the Deck focus on your S4 to the alternate software Deck, in which the tempo
fader may have another position.
▪ Moving the tempo fader in the software using the mouse.
Relative Mode
You can also switch the TEMPO faders to Relative mode. In this mode, each TEMPO fader on
your S4 affects the tempo fader of the software Deck relatively to its current position, even if
this position does not match the position of the TEMPO fader on your S4. This notably resolves
possible conflicts between the TEMPO fader and the Deck synchronization or Deck switching.
To activate the Relative mode, open Preferences > Traktor KONTROL S4 > Tempo Faders.
Please refer to section ↑7.3, S4 Control Options for more info in this.
6.3.8
Loop Section
The Loop section.
The LOOP section holds all necessary controls for setting and modifying Loops in your tracks /
Remix Sets. The LOOP section consists of two buttons in the middle and two push encoders on
the sides. From left to right, you find the following controls: Loop MOVE encoder, LOOP IN
button, LOOP OUT button, and Loop SIZE encoder.
Hardware Reference
The Decks
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