Tags: 4 channel DJ controllers

Notes: Third-generation version of the go-to Traktor controller for most serious DJs. Motorised jog wheels, colour displays and all the goodies you'd expect from a pro option.

Supplier's notes:
TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 lets you connect with your tracks in entirely new ways: Not only do its motorized jog wheels spin and react to nudging, scratching, pitch-fading, and backspins, they transmit cue points, loop markers, and more direct to your fingertips. And with RGB LED rings and high-res colour displays keeping all the info you need front and centre in the booth, everything you need is right where you need it - so you're free to focus on your mix.

Haptic drive - the jog wheel, reinvented:

Haptic Drive gives you a new kind of feedback on touch-sensitive, motorized jog wheels. Change the torque and start/stop times to suit any DJ style - whether you're a laid-back beatmatcher or backspin aficionado. Get closer to your music in three modes - Turntable Mode, Jog Mode, and Beatgrid Adjust Mode.

Three modes - mix with more:

Spinning jog wheels in Turntable Mode let you nudge and scratch like you would with vinyl. Or use classic Jog Mode for spin-to-nudge response. Because you feel loops and cue points as you scroll past them, you can line up tracks in a second and let your fingers do the mixing. Beatgrid Adjust Mode lets you adjust the track's Beatgrid on the fly, so you're always in sync.

RGB light rings - your sound, surrounded:

RGB light rings around each jog wheel deliver quick, responsive tempo and nudging visualization on each deck. DJs using four decks can stay on-track with jog wheel color-coding, and track-end warnings make sure you're never caught out.

New mixer FX - your one-touch secret weapon:

Easy to use and instant - Mixer FX give you control over club-grade filters, delays, gates, reverbs, and more. They're great for big transitions, or to accentuate and control the nuances and ambience of your set - depending on the dancefloor. Use them either on their own, or in combination with the usual TRAKTOR Deck FX for fun ways to shift your sound.

Colour displays - all hands on deck:

Create quick and evolving mixes with everything you need in one place. Each high-resolution display shows track, key, tempo, looping, Hotcue, and waveform information. Control Stems and samples directly with dedicated controls, and access powerful software tools at your fingertips.

Hard to break - carbon protect faders:

Upside-down carbon strips in our revised fader design mean better protection from liquids, dust, and other substances, because they no longer fall onto the conductive carbon surface. It's a simple trick that makes a big difference to their durability - especially in a world of DJ-booth drinks and packed-out dancefloors.

All you need - expanded connectivity:

The TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 is equipped with an integrated, club-grade 24-bit / 96-kHz audio interface, with external input options on every channel. Connect turntables for crate-diggers, drum machines and synths for hybrid wizards, or anything else you can think of to push the boundaries of your mix. When connected to TRAKTOR PRO 3, the software adds headroom to the signal, before TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 gives it an analogue boost - meaning better sound at club levels.

Traktor Pro 3 - crafted to perform:

Audio engine improvements and a redesigned user interface make TRAKTOR PRO 3 the best-sounding and most powerful version yet. Dig into extensive re-editing and mixing possibilities with loops, Hotcues, Flux Mode, samples, beat-syncing, and the industry's largest FX suite - for easy experimentation and soundscape creation.

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: Designed for seamless integration with Serato and the Stem-Split feature, the Four is Rane's flagship controller. Clever compatibility options let you add vinyl, CDJs and other controllers like the Rane Twelve or Denon LC6000.

Supplier's Notes:
Designed for creativity, built to last

The FOUR brilliantly combines the latest in performance-focused DJ technology with RANE's tried-and-true build and industry-leading sound quality. The result is a bulletproof, great sounding, feature-packed DJ controller that will unleash exciting new levels of creativity in your DJ sets and livestreams. With never-before-seen features like STEM-SPLIT, Performance Pad OLED displays, and a new dynamic internal FX engine, the FOUR is the world's most advanced 4-channel Stems DJ controller.

Harness the power of Serato stems

RANE and Serato have a long history of creating ground-breaking DJ products together, dating back to the RANE SL1 box in 2004. The RANE FOUR takes this partnership to the next level by melding the industrial-grade build and sound quality of RANE hardware with the powerful new Stems capabilities of Serato DJ software. The result is a next-level DJ controller with unprecedented Serato Stems control. A dedicated Stems Pad Mode, Instrumental and Acapella buttons, and RANE's exclusive STEM-SPLIT feature provide you with the ultimate Stems workflow and experience to fully elevate your creativity as a DJ.

New levels of creative FX

The newly designed internal FX suite features 22 paddle-triggered, fully customizable Main FX and 4 knob-controlled Channel FX for adding flavour and personality to individual Stems elements and tracks. This robust FX suite features traditional FX classics like Reverb and Echo and exhilarating new additions including Scale Down, Recycler, Riser, and more. The Channel FX section offers dynamic, hands-on manipulation of 4 knob-controlled FX including Filter, Filter Roll, Noise, and Flanger. The RANE FOUR also allows you to switch seamless back and forth between the built-in hardware FX and Serato's software FX, providing limitless options for any style of DJing.

Four channels of performance possibility

The 4-channel mixer section features full EQ control and intuitive FX assignment options, plus 2 external Line/Phono inputs for external turntables or decks. The FOUR is DVS-enabled and unlocks both Serato DJ Pro and Serato Pitch 'n Time when connected to laptop running the latest version of Serato. Enhanced Sampler routing options allow you to control the Sampler volume via a dedicated knob, or assign the audio to Channel 4 so that you can layer FX on top of your DJ drops, instruments, and other samples. The quick-access deck selection buttons allow for swiftly switching platter control between software decks, and the FOUR also supports external modular decks like the RANE TWELVE MKII and the Denon DJ LC6000 for a full physical 4-deck mixing experience.

Focus on your performance, not your laptop

The 8 OLED displays above the Performance Pads on each deck offer visual feedback for all pad modes, making it easier than ever to see the function of each pad without having to look at the computer. See Cue, Loop, and Sample names as well as Roll and Loop lengths, beat divisions, Pitch Play tuning, and Stem elements and FX.

The best static platters... ever

The 8.5" capacitive jog wheels were designed to be the smoothest and most accurate static jog wheels available on a DJ controller. A central colour display indicates play head position, BPM, pitch percentage, pitch range, overview waveform with Hot Cue markers, song key, time, loop size, deck selection, Beat Jump length and more.

Trusted Rane quality

The RANE FOUR is the only 4-channel DJ controller built to RANE's rigorous standards. Solid, bulletproof construction, MAG-FOUR crossfader with curve adjustment and channel assignment switches, aluminium FX toggles, and industry-leading sound quality and connections ensure that the RANE FOUR will always perform like a champ, no matter what.

Technical Specifications

Digital Audio

Converters: Cirrus Logic, 24-bit PCM, 48 kHz
Digital Signal Processing: 32-bit, Floating Point, Double precision
Dynamic Range (A-weighted, unity gain): ADC: 113 dB DAC: 113 dB
CD Input to Analog Output: 110 dB
CD Input to USB Output: 113 dB
USB Input to Analog Output: 113 dB

Connections

(2) XLR / 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Mic 1-2)
(2) RCA stereo input pairs (Deck 3-4)
(2) XLR outputs (Main)
(2) 1/4" outputs (Booth)
(1) RCA stereo output pair (Main)
(1) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS output (Headphones)
(1) 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS output (Headphones)
(2) USB Type-B ports
(2) USB Type-B ports

Audio Outputs

Main Outputs (XLR):
Gain Trim: Off to 0 dB
Maximum Output: 8 Vrms
THD+N (20 kHz BW @ 1 kHz): 0.004%
Frequency Response: Flat - 20-20kHz

Main Outputs (RCA stereo pair):
Maximum Output: 4 Vrms
THD+N (20 kHz BW @ 1 kHz): 0.004%
Frequency Response: Flat - 20-20kHz

Booth Outputs (1/4"):
Gain Trim: Off to 0 dB
Maximum Output: 8 Vrms
THD+N (20 kHz BW @ 1 kHz): 0.004%
Frequency Response: Flat - 20-20kHz

Headphone Outputs (1/4"/6.35 mm and 1/8"/3.5 mm TRS):
Maximum Output: 4 Vrms Voltage: (no load)
Output Power: 50 mW (50 ohms)
Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 108 dB

Audio Inputs

Microphone 1/2 (Combo XLR/1/4" [6.35 mm] TRS):
Analog Gain: 25 dB
Maximum Input: 110 mV
Gain Trim: Off to +26 dB (unity at center)
Tone Control: 2-band

Line/Phono Inputs 3/4 (RCA stereo pairs, switchable):

Line: Line
Maximum Input: 4 Vrms
Gain Trim: Off to +12 dB
Tone Control: 3-band, full-cut to +10 dB
THD+N (20 kHz BW @ 1 kHz: 0.004%

Phono: RIAA
RIAA Curve: +/-0.25 dB
Gain (@ 1 kHz): 31.5 dB
Maximum Input (@ 1 kHz): 106 mV
Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 102 dB

Pads: (16) on/off multi-colour back-lit pads (8 per deck, 9 modes each
Wheel Displays: (2) 320 x 240 Colour LCD's
Pad & FX Displays: (9) 128 x 32 Monochrome OLED's
Faders: (1) MAG FOUR tension-adjustable crossfader with contour, (4) Standard channel faders

Power:
Connection: IEC
Voltage: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Consumption: 20 W

Dimensions (width x depth x height):
Dimensions (width x depth x height): 30.8" x 15.9" x 4.2" / 782.32 x 403.8 x 106.6 mm
Weight: 18.25 lbs./8.27 kg

Notes: Four-channel DJ controller from AlphaTheta, drawing features and layout from club standard Pioneer DJ gear. Unique Groove Circuit function allows you to remix tracks on the fly, replacing drums and blending with real-time Stems.

Supplier's Notes:
Key features

Groove Circuit: freely manipulate drum parts and create new remixes

With the Groove Circuit function, you can easily create remixes by simply pressing the dedicated buttons. This enables you to replace the drum parts of a track - even while it's playing - with different drum loops, changing them into different genres and performing unique remixes effortlessly. And, by applying effects to the drum parts, you can easily create fills, build-ups, and breakdowns. By freely manipulating the drum parts, you can perform innovative and creative live remixes.

*The Groove Circuit function is only available on rekordbox for Mac/Windows.
*For rekordbox for iOS/Android, the function is linked to the sampler and others.
*For Serato DJ Pro, the function is linked to Stems FX (read on for more info).

Drum Swap

You can replace the drum parts of the track loaded on the deck, even when it's playing, with different drum loops at the push of a button. To help you enjoy this feature as soon as you unbox the DDJ-GRV6, you can download a free pack of 40 loops in a variety of genres.

Drum Roll / Trans

Easily create impromptu drum rolls, add fills to transitions, and build up tracks by applying the Roll or Trans effect to drum parts.

Drum Release

Apply Release FX to drum parts to easily create breakdowns.

Specifications
Maximum Dimensions (W × D × H): 711.4 × 375.9 × 75.7 mm / 28.0" × 14.8" × 3.0"
Main unit weight: 4.6 kg / 10.2 lbs.
Frequency response : 20 Hz - 20 kHz (USB)
S/N ratio: 104 dB (USB)
Total harmonic distortion: 0.003% (USB)
Power supply: DC 9 V, 3.0 A (USB power adapter), DC 5 V, 1.5 A (USB bus power)

Accessories:
USB cable (C to C)
Overlay sheet
Quick Start Guide
Precautions for Use
Warranty (for some regions)

Compatible software:
rekordbox for Mac/Windows
rekordbox for iOS/Android
Serato DJ Pro

Terminals
Inputs: MIC × 1 (1/4? TRS jack × 1)
Outputs: MASTER × 2 (1/4? TRS jack × 1, RCA × 1) , BOOTH × 1 (RCA × 1) , PHONES × 2 (1/4" stereo jack × 1, 3.5 mm stereo mini jack × 1)
USB: USB Type-C × 2

Performance Control

Channels: 4
Deck Control: 4 / Dual
Jog Wheel: 206 mm
Sampler: (rekordbox) 16 slot × 4 bank, (Serato DJ Pro) 8 slot × 4 bank
Hot Cues: 8
Pad Modes: (rekordbox) Hot Cue, Stems, Beat Jump, Sampler, Keyboard, Pad FX, Beat Loop, Key Shift
(Serato DJ Pro) Hot Cue, Stems, Beat Jump, Sampler, Pitch Play, Pad FX, Auto Loop, Key Shift


Capture

Extract only the drum parts of the track loaded on the deck and capture them so you can drop them into another track later.

Layout based on the latest club-standard DJ gear

The DDJ-GRV6 features large jog wheels that are ideal for scratching, 8 Performance Pads which are positioned above the jogs - just as they are on the flagship CDJ-3000 multi player - and Beat FX from the DJM-A9 in the mixer section. All this means you can play with a feeling similar to using club-standard equipment, and perform dynamically by combining expressive scratching with pad and effect techniques that are perfect for club sets.

Smart Rotary Selector and Discover function revolutionize track selection

Smart Rotary Selector

The new Smart Rotary Selector on the DDJ-GRV6 allows for up/down and left/right tilting as well as conventional rotation and push operations when using rekordbox for Mac/Windows ver. 7. The left/right tilt enables intuitive navigation through the media browser, tree view, and track list, while the up/down tilt allows fast navigation through playlists and collections, so you can quickly find the track you want, no matter how big your music library is.

Discover function

By pressing the Discover button, you can quickly access the Track Suggestion feature, which helps you rediscover old favourites or encounter new songs.

*The Discover function is only available in rekordbox for Mac/Windows.

Remix performances with Stems FX in Serato DJ Pro

The DDJ-GRV6 is compatible with Serato DJ Pro, which includes a Stems FX feature. Express yourself musically by applying effects such as Roll, Trans, Echo Out, and Delay to the separate Stems of a track - drums, bass, vocal, or melody. Apply the overlay sheet included with the DDJ-GRV6 to change the button labels to Stems FX for ease of use.

Multi-device compatibility: DJ with your PC/Mac, mobile device, and more

You can choose to use the DDJ-GRV6 with not only rekordbox for Mac/Windows but also rekordbox for iOS/Android. With the option of playing via a mobile device, you have freedom to DJ in your preferred style and in a variety of different settings.

*The DDJ-GRV6 does not support Bluetoothr connections.

*Only channels 1 and 2 are available for playback in rekordbox for iOS/Android.

Intuitive user experience and sophisticated design

While it includes many advanced features, the matte black finish and ergonomic design mean you can easily find your way around the DDJ-GRV6. Despite the variety of functions, the minimalistic display and indicators offer intuitive access to the functions you need. And the Groove Circuit, one of the unit's key features, is cleanly laid out above the Performance Pads with a "step up" in between, ensuring you won't accidentally touch a jog wheel when you're using it. This sleek design allows you to get creative in performances that can be as simple or intricate as you like.

Other features

4-channel mixer

The mixer section has 4 channels, so you can create mashups freely, or scratch on the fly

USB Type-C

Connect your PC/Mac or mobile device directly to the controller's USB Type-C terminal with a single cable. For PC/Mac, power is supplied via USB. For mobile devices, power must be supplied to the DDJ-GRV6 from an outlet or mobile battery.

Built-in sound card (audio interface)

Thanks to a built-in sound card, the DJ controller connects straight to your speakers or amplifier with a single TRS/RCA cable.

Class compliant

Plug your DJ controller into your PC/Mac and start DJing - there's no need to install an audio driver.

Firmware Update Manager

You'll be automatically notified when firmware updates become available.

AlphaTheta Care

AlphaTheta's extended product warranty service ensures longer and more reliable use of your products.

Specifications
Maximum Dimensions (W × D × H): 711.4 × 375.9 × 75.7 mm / 28.0" × 14.8" × 3.0"
Main unit weight: 4.6 kg / 10.2 lbs.
Frequency response : 20 Hz - 20 kHz (USB)
S/N ratio: 104 dB (USB)
Total harmonic distortion: 0.003% (USB)
Power supply: DC 9 V, 3.0 A (USB power adapter), DC 5 V, 1.5 A (USB bus power)

Accessories:
USB cable (C to C)
Overlay sheet
Quick Start Guide
Precautions for Use
Warranty (for some regions)

Compatible software:
rekordbox for Mac/Windows
rekordbox for iOS/Android
Serato DJ Pro

Terminals
Inputs: MIC × 1 (1/4? TRS jack × 1)
Outputs: MASTER × 2 (1/4? TRS jack × 1, RCA × 1) , BOOTH × 1 (RCA × 1) , PHONES × 2 (1/4" stereo jack × 1, 3.5 mm stereo mini jack × 1)
USB: USB Type-C × 2

Performance Control

Channels: 4
Deck Control: 4 / Dual
Jog Wheel: 206 mm
Sampler: (rekordbox) 16 slot × 4 bank, (Serato DJ Pro) 8 slot × 4 bank
Hot Cues: 8
Pad Modes: (rekordbox) Hot Cue, Stems, Beat Jump, Sampler, Keyboard, Pad FX, Beat Loop, Key Shift
(Serato DJ Pro) Hot Cue, Stems, Beat Jump, Sampler, Pitch Play, Pad FX, Auto Loop, Key Shift