Native Instruments Announces Traktor Kontrol S2 DJ System

Berlin, August 25th, 2011 – Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR 

KONTROL S2, a versatile integrated DJ performance system that was

designed to set a new professional standard in the two-deck category.

Based on a compact version of the market-leading KONTROL S4 hardware,

the KONTROL S2 provides a "2+1" setup with sample decks as well as

comprehensive mixing and effect features, all based on the included

full-featured TRAKTOR PRO 2 software.

To offer DJs a more portable alternative to the professional 4-deck

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 system, the KONTROL S2 is centered around a new

compact controller hardware. It provides the same patent-pending

high-resolution jog wheels, combined with ergonomic controls for cueing,

looping and effects. The integrated 24bit/96 kHz sound card with its

dual stereo outputs is based on the award-winning technology of the

TRAKTOR audio interface range, and provides the same acclaimed sound

quality with its supreme clarity and especially high output volume.

The two full-featured playback decks of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 are

complemented by the versatile Sample Decks of the latest TRAKTOR PRO 2

software, which can add up to eight simultaneous one-shot samples or

beat-synced loops to the mix. This effectively equips the KONTROL S2

system with a third channel that opens up a wide range of additional

creative performance techniques beyond the typical two-deck paradigm in

its product category.

TRAKTOR KONTROL 2 benefits from the same seamless bi-directional

software-hardware integration as the KONTROL S4, featuring convenient

plug&play configuration, dynamically backlit control elements and the

high-resolution NHL protocol, for maximum efficiency both during the

setup and the actual DJ performance.

A video of DJ Ean Golden creating a live dubstep remix of Depeche Mode's

"Enjoy the Silence" with the KONTROL S2 is available on YouTube at:

TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 will be available in October for a suggested retail

price of $669 / 599 EUR.

Additional information on TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 is available at

www.native-instruments.com/s2