NI Traktor Kontrol S4 Thoughts

[Olux]

Hey guys,
So i have been thinking about ordering a Traktor Kontrol S4.
I don't have alot of experience with hardware as i'm only just starting to buy equipment to eventually gig with.
I was hoping to hear some oppinions on the S4 or any stuff from NI if anyones using any. Or if anyone else knows of something thats good and does the same job that'd be great.
I'm really looking for something that can be used easily to mix up tracks and really bring that live element to playing out.

Link here if you wanna ckeck it out http://www.native-instruments.com/en/pr ... ntent=1337

[Ali La Pointe]

I also have looked into purchasing the s4 when it comes out in November here. At first i thought a USB controller for 900 dollars sounded pricey but then if you take into account that it includes an internal soundcard, a 4 channel mixer, and a dedicated looping/effects/sampling station on top of the state of the art traktor s4 software, its definitely a complete package for beginner djs as well as those who are more experienced. As far as Native Instruments goes as a company, I currently own the Maschine and the Traktor Kontrol and I love how easy both controllers are to use, and also how easy they integrate into a variety of different setups...

[nowaysj]

state of the art

[amphibian]

The only problem I see with the S4 - is that I can't see it being purchased by clubs, so I don't expect to ever see DJs using it out and about. However, that said - it is one very solid piece of equipment and my former argument pains me because I would LOVE to see this being used. Am looking at purchasing one next year (currently work with a vestax vci-100).