Setup Guide
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Welcome to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Setup Guide .................................................... 7 1.1 1.2 2 Software Installation ................................................................................................. 9 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 What Is Included in the Box? ...................................................................................................... 7 Document Conventions .................................................................
Table of Contents 3.3 3.4 4 Using the S4 with Your Computer .............................................................................. 33 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 5 3.2.4 Install the Updates .................................................................................................... 25 Activating Your Product Offline .................................................................................................. 25 3.3.1 Start the Offline Activation ........................................
Table of Contents 8 Support ..................................................................................................................... 47 8.1 8.2 8.3 9 Knowledge Base / Online Support / Readme ............................................................................... 47 Forum ......................................................................................................................................... 48 Updates ..................................................................
Welcome to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Setup Guide What Is Included in the Box? 1 Welcome to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Setup Guide Thank you for purchasing the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4. On behalf of the entire Native Instruments team, we hope you are truly inspired by this product.
Welcome to the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Setup Guide Document Conventions 1.2 Document Conventions This document uses particular formatting to point out special facts and to warn you of potential issues. The icons introducing the following notes let you see what kind of information can be expected: Whenever this exclamation mark icon appears, you should read the corresponding note carefully and follow the instructions and hints given there if applicable.
Software Installation Read Before Installing 2 Software Installation 2.1 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 instructions on the registration page: http://www.native-instruments.
Software Installation Installation on Mac OS X 2.2.2 Select the Components to Install After you have accepted the software license agreement, the installer window displays the components available for installation. This installer screen also contains information about how much disk space the individual components will use. The components selection screen of the installation program. Basic Installation: This installs the TRAKTOR software along with its documentation. This component cannot be deselected.
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. Traktor Kontrol S2: This installs the driver for your TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 controller. If you do not intend to use a TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 controller on your computer, you can deactivate the checkbox.
Software Installation Installation on Mac OS X 2.2.3 Enter Your Password Before installing the selected components, the installer will prompt you to enter your Mac OS X password. This is a standard behavior on Mac OS X that makes sure you are aware of the changes the installer is about to make. The Mac OS X user account you are using needs to have Administrator privileges. The Mac OS X password prompt. ► To proceed, enter your password and click OK. → The selected components will be installed. 2.2.
Software Installation Installation on Windows The final screen of the installation program. ► On the last screen of the installation program, click Restart to restart your computer and complete the software installation. → Your computer will immediately restart. ► After your computer has restarted, continue reading in chapter ↑3, Product Activation with Service Center of this Setup Guide for information about product activation. 2.
Software Installation Installation on Windows It may be necessary to disable your anti-virus software during installation, please refer to the software's own documentation for further information. 2.3.1 1. 2. 3. Locate and Start the Installation Program Locate and unpack the downloaded installer package file on your computer. Double-click the Traktor 2 Setup.exe file to start the installation procedure. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2.3.
Software Installation Installation on Windows Background Components These components are not displayed in the installer window, but are installed depending on your system configuration: 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.
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. You will be asked to select and confirm an installation path for the TRAKTOR software. ► Click Next to proceed. 2.3.
Software Installation Installation on Windows 2.3.5 Complete the Software Installation Once you have selected the driver and confirmed your selection, you will be forwarded to the last screen of the installation program. The final screen of the installation program. ► On the last screen of the installation program, click Finish to complete the installation and exit the installation program.
Product Activation with Service Center Activating Your Product Online 3 Product Activation with Service Center This section uses a placeholder name ("NI Product") on all screenshots. The relevant section on your screen will display the name of the Native Instruments product you are activating. 3.1 Activating Your Product Online Skip to chapter ↑3.3, Activating Your Product Offline if your computer is not connected to the Internet. 3.1.1 Start Service Center 1.
Product Activation with Service Center Activating Your Product Online 3.1.2 Log In Into Your User Account The log-in screen of Service Center. ► Log in with your e-mail address and Native Instruments password. ► 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.
Product Activation with Service Center Activating Your Product Online 3.1.3 Activate the Product The product activation screen of Service Center. 1. 2. Enter the software serial number in the number field. The software serial number is located on the registration flyer, which you can find in your TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 product box. Click Activate to proceed.
Product Activation with Service Center Activating Your Product Online 3.1.4 Finish the Online Activation Service Center confirming the product activation. Service Center confirms that the product has been activated successfully. A search for updates will start automatically. ▪ If updates for any of the activated products are available, the button in the bottom right corner of the screen reads Update. To download the updates, click the Update button and proceed with chapter ↑3.2, Updating Your Product.
Product Activation with Service Center Updating Your Product 3.2 Updating Your Product 3.2.1 Select Updates The product update screen of Service Center. 1. 2. 3. In Service Center, click the Update tab to view a list of available updates. Select the updates you want to download by checking the checkboxes on the left. We recommend downloading all preselected updates. Click Download. The download will start.
Product Activation with Service Center Updating Your Product 3.2.2 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.
Product Activation with Service Center Updating Your Product 3.2.3 Open Your Download Folder Service Center confirming all updates were downloaded, and offering to open the download folder. After all files have been downloaded successfully, you will be asked to open the download folder. ► Click Yes to open the download folder. ► After the download folder has opened, you can quit Service Center by clicking Exit.
Product Activation with Service Center Updating Your Product 3.2.4 1. 2. 3. 3.3 Install the Updates Launch the first installer file from the download folder. Follow the instructions of the Installation Wizard. Proceed until you have installed all updates. Activating Your Product Offline 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.
Product Activation with Service Center Activating Your Product Offline 3.3.1 Start the Offline Activation The internet connection screen of Service Center. 1. 2. 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.
Product Activation with Service Center Activating Your Product Offline 3.3.2 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).
Product Activation with Service Center Activating Your Product Offline 3.3.3 Enter the Serial Number The product activation screen of Service Center. 1. 2. 3. Enter the software serial number in the number field. The software serial number is located 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). A Save File dialog will open and let you select a target folder.
Product Activation with Service Center Activating Your Product Offline 3.3.4 Transfer the Activation Request File The offline activation procedure. 1. 2. 3. 4. Copy the Activation Request file to a portable storage device and transfer it to a computer with internet connection. Open the Activation Request file by double-clicking it. Follow the instructions on the Service Center product activation web page. As a new Native Instruments user you will need to create a new account before you can log in.
Product Activation with Service Center Activating Your Product Offline 3.3.5 Open the Activation Return File The offline activation screen of Service Center. 1. 2. 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.
Product Activation with Service Center Activating Your Product Offline 3.3.6 Finish the Offline Activation Service Center confirming the product activation. After you have opened the Activation Return file, Service Center confirms that the product has been activated successfully. You can quit Service Center by clicking Exit. To obtain updates for your products, log in under http://www.native-instruments.com/updates using your Native Instruments user account information.
Product Activation with Service Center Further Information 3.4 Further Information For details on your registered products and their serial numbers as well as information on licenses and NI user account settings, please see My Account: http://www.native-instruments.
Using the S4 with Your Computer Connecting the S4 to Your Computer 4 Using the S4 with Your Computer If you are using the S4 with your computer, follow the instructions in this section.
Using the S4 with Your Computer Turning on the Device 2. 4.2 Connect the computer end (flat rectangle plug) of the USB cable to an available USB 2.0 port (or later) on your computer.
Using the S4 with Your Computer Connecting Headphones ► Press the ON/OFF button located on the rear panel. ► At the end of your DJ session, press the ON/OFF button again to turn the device off. 4.
Using the S4 with Your Computer Connecting an Amplification System ► 4.4 Connect your headphones to the PHONES socket on the front panel of the device; note that the headphones socket uses a 6.5mm jack. Connecting an Amplification System Switch off your amplification system (active speakers or power amplifier), and set the volume faders on the S4 to minimum before you proceed.
Using the S4 with Your Computer Final Preparations ► 4.5 Connect the MAIN OUT RCA outputs on the back panel of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 to the inputs of your amplification system using matching cables. Final Preparations It is recommended that you follow the below order when switching on your devices: 1. 2. 3. Turn on your computer. Ensure that the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 is connected to the computer's USB 2.0 port. Turn on the amplification system (active speakers or power amplifier with passive speakers).
Using the S4 with Your Computer Starting the TRAKTOR Software on Your Computer 4.6 Starting the TRAKTOR Software on Your Computer After successful installation, you will find the TRAKTOR software installation folder on your hard disk containing the application and the documentation resources.
Using the S4 with Your iOS Device 5 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. The iOS devices referred to here are the iPad, iPhone and the iPod touch. The iPhone app is known as TRAKTOR DJ for iPhone.
Using the S4 with Your iOS Device Connecting the S4 to Your iOS Device 5.1 Connecting the S4 to Your iOS Device To connect the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 to your iOS device: 1. 2. 5.2 Connect the device end (USB plug type B, device connector) of the included Native Instruments iOS cable to the USB socket on the rear panel of the S4. Connect the Apple connection end of the cable into the 30 pin dock connector, located at the bottom of your iOS device.
Using the S4 with Your iOS Device Connecting the Power Supply 1. Connect the plug of the power cable to a power outlet. 2. 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.
Using the S4 with Your iOS Device Connecting Headphones 5.3 Connecting Headphones Before putting on headphones, always make sure the headphone volume control (HP VOLUME knob on the S4's top panel) is set to minimum! Later on, 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: ► 5.
Using the S4 with Your iOS Device Final Preparations ► 5.5 Connect the MAIN OUT RCA outputs on the back panel of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 to the inputs of your amplification system using matching cables. Final Preparations It is recommended that you follow the below order when switching on your devices: 1. 2. 3. Turn on your iOS device. Ensure that the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4's power supply is connected. Turn on the amplification system (active speakers or power amplifier with passive speakers).
Using the S4 with Your iOS Device Launching the TRAKTOR DJ App 5.6 Launching the TRAKTOR DJ App 1. 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. 2. Tap Allow. → TRAKTOR DJ will automatically be configured with the S4.
What's Next? 6 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 KONTROL S4 Manual via the Open Manual… entry from the Help menu in the TRAKTOR software. ▪ For information on all TRAKTOR features, refer to the TRAKTOR Manual and the TRAKTOR Getting Started. You can access these via the Open Manual… entry from the Help menu in the TRAKTOR software.
Troubleshooting and FAQ Installation Folder Not Found by an Update Installer 7 Troubleshooting and FAQ This section contains some of the most frequently asked questions and answers along with references to Knowledge Base articles for additional details. In order to find an article, please visit the Native Instruments website, navigate to the Knowledge Base in the Support section and enter the article number in the search field. 7.
Support Knowledge Base / Online Support / Readme 8 Support 8.1 Knowledge Base / Online Support / Readme To open the Knowledge Base / Online Support Form: ► Open the Service Center application and click on the Support button in the upper right corner. Here you will find direct links to the Native Instruments Online Knowledge Base and the Online Support Form.
Support Forum 8.2 Forum In the Native Instruments User Forum you can discuss product features directly with other users and with experts moderating the forum: http://www.native-instruments.com/forum. 8.3 Updates Whenever you encounter problems, it is recommended that you first download and install any available software updates. Updates are released regularly to fix known problems and to continuously improve the software.
Product Returns 9 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 processing of your return. Contact Native Instruments Technical Support http://www.native-instruments.
