2.2. Documentation Resources
Native Instruments provides  many  information sources regarding  TRAKTOR KONTROL  S4.  The
main resources to get you started are:
• TRAKTOR  KONTROL  S4  Manual:  This  manual  guides  you  through  the  hardware  and  soft-
ware setup process to get the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 system up and running. Additionally,
it  gives  you  a  practical  approach  for  using  your  TRAKTOR  KONTROL  S4  by  providing  task-
based tutorials.
• TRAKTOR PRO 3 Manual: For in-depth information on all features provided by the TRAKTOR
software, refer to the TRAKTOR PRO 3 manual.
2.3. In this Document
What you are reading now is the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Manual. This manual is structured as
follows:
• Concepts quickly  introduces you to  the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 user  interface and  its  main
areas, both hardware and software.
• Setting up TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 guides you through the process of setting up your TRAK-
TOR KONTROL S4 system and importing your music into TRAKTOR.
• TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 Overview is an extensive reference of all hardware control elements
to be found on your TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 hardware controller. Whenever you are unsure
about the functionality of a particular control element, you will find all the necessary information
here.
• Mixing Your First Tracks is a quickstart tutorial introducing you to the main steps of mixing your
first tracks using the SYNC function.
• Tutorials  contains  a  collection  of  short  tutorials,  showing  you  how  to  work  with  the  individual
areas of the controller.
• Preferences explains how to open the Preferences in TRAKTOR and introduces the options to
customize the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 for specific needs.
• Integrating External Devices  shows  you how to  integrate  TRAKTOR KONTROL  S4  with your
studio or live setup, in various configurations.
• S4 as Default Audio Interface describes how to use the audio interface of the TRAKTOR KON-
TROL S4 as the default audio device of your computer.
• Specification gives you the technical specifications of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 controller.
Welcome to TRAKTOR KONTROL S4
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