Traktor 3.0.2: MIDI Map the S4MK3 + S2MK3

Native Instruments has rolled out a small maintenance update to Traktor Pro 3 which brings a number of smaller bug fixes and features to the DJ software. Our MIDI mapping community will be excited to hear that a feature that was missing on the Kontrol S4 MK3 / S2 MK3 has been added: custom mapping for these controllers just like the MK2 versions. Keep reading for the full feature update list.

Traktor Pro 3.0.2

Instead of a lot of commentary about what each feature means, we figured it would make sense to start out by sharing the new features in this update of Traktor Pro 3.0.2 – which is available now in the Native Access software or on NI’s website. These are taken directly from the NI announcement article:

New Features

• Custom Mapping for S4MK3 and S2MK3: Individual controls on the S4MK3 and the S2MK3 can now be custom mapped (over-mapped) via the Controller Manager, in the same manner as it is possible for S4MK2 and S2MK2
• Touchless (CDJ) Mode for S4MK3 + S2MK3: The touch of the [jogwheel on both controllers] can now optionally be disabled in JOG mode by pressing the JOG button a second time.

• Fully configurable Internal and External Mixer Modes: In the Mixer Preferences, the Internal and External Mixer modes can now be individually configured in all their essential parts such as:
  • enable/disable the Master Volume control
  • fully bypass the internal EQ and Gain stages
  • bypass or enable the Mixer FX
  • enable/disable Auto Gain
  • choose the Limiter type
  • enable/disable the Limiter
  • choose the appropriate Headroom
  • apply or ignore the Headroom on the Channel Meters

• Align S4MK3 Channel Meters to SW Meters: The meters on the S4MK3 mixer channels are now aligned to the software channel meters independently from the headroom settings.
• S4MK3 Tempo Reset in TT Mode: The Tempo Reset function is now available in TT Mode on the S4MK3.
• New Browser column for “File Name”: For supporting music management tasks, a new browser column has been added showing only the file name without the leasing file path.
• Updated S4MK3 firmware check: Version 3.0.2 now checks for the latest S4MK3 firmware, which is version 0.5.0.
• TagLib 1.11.1 Support: the version of the included TagLib library responsible for most metadata handling has been updated to version 1.11.1.

Smaller Changes and Fixes

There are a bunch of other smaller fixes and changes in this new update as well – here’s a few highlights:

Improvements

• S4MK3 Key Lock Screen Widget: The status of Key Lock is now better visualised in the S4MK3 screens via a clearly visible dot instead of a color shade.
• Readability of search: The search string in the upper right corner of the browser pane has been grown bigger to improve its readability.
• Internal Mixer headroom default to -3dB: The new default for Internal Mixer mode is now -3dB to ensure club standard levels on the main and the headphone output.

Fixes

• Sync offset when enabling Key Lock: Sync is now perfectly maintained again when enabling Key Lock with Elastique 3.
• S4MK3 Jog Touch occasionally not released: The S4MK3 jog touch is now released under any circumstances when lifting off the hand.
• Updated S2MK3 ASIO drivers: The S2MK3 ASIO drivers have been slightly reworked and updated.
• Audio artefacts when SHIFT + nudging the Jog Wheel on S4MK3: The S4MK3 no longer produces audio artefacts when accidentally SHIFT+nudging the jog wheel.
• LED not following backspin on S4MK3: The LED now follows the motion of the backspin on the S4MK3 also when lifting off the hand.
• Misleading Reset visualisation on SYNCED deck: The SYNC/Reset button on a synced deck now stays off when pressing SHIFT to visualise that there is no available command.
• Misleading Tempo Lock visualisation in TT Mode: the Tempo Lock visualisation has been disabled in TT Mode, because this function is currently not available in TT Mode.
• Haptic Ticks when adjusting tension: Haptic Ticks are now muted when adjusting the tension in JOG Mode.
• Wrong naming of Mixer FX in Preferences: The effects are now correctly named “Mixer FX” instead of “Channel FX” in the Controller Manager drop down menus.