Kontrol S4 MK3 Ninja

Description and Instructions

Latest version: 1.4.0

Updated: April 21, 2020


NOTE: This mapping does not fully support Traktor Pro 3.6 due to issue which breaks Pad FX Please use 3.5 or 3.7 version instead.


This mapping will activate 4 additional pad modes in each Deck. See provided JPG file for the list of all new features.


Since ver. 0.4.1 you can choose to install special tsi "Kontrol S4 MK3 Ninja (Freeze + Remix)" which is offering 64 Sample Cell triggers in Decks C and D. This tsi deactivates Pad Modes on Deck C and Deck D and activates all 64 triggers instead. Do not expect full LED feedback here - the feedback is limited to "loaded" and "playing" states. 

Since ver. 1.0.2 you can choose to install special tsi "Kontrol S4 MK3 Ninja (Freeze + Vinyl Brake)" which takes the advantage of Turntable effect in order to produce that turntable stop sound each time you press a PLAY button to stop a Deck. Anybody who attempted to map this on their own knows how difficult this can be because TTFX doesn't work if assigned Deck is stopped... To use this feature you will have to enable Virtual Midi Ports on your computer. The process if fairly easy and instructions are included in download.

1. Tone Play:
Hold SHIFT and press PLAY to toggle the Tone Play Mode 'ON' and 'OFF'. Works with any cue =)

Ensure to enable the following setting: Preferences\Transport\Cue Play (CUP) Mode\ set to "Instant" (not "On Release" which is default setting)

-Since the 0.3.0 version you can press CUE button to toggle between two sets of Key (tone) values:

  * 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, +7

  * -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0


2. Freeze Mode:
Hold SHIFT and press HOTCUES to toggle the Freeze Mode 'ON' and 'OFF'. The Flux Mode function will be activated automatically.

-Since the 0.3.0 version you can choose to install one of three different types of controls for this Pad Mode:

  *Freeze Mode

  *Loop/Roll Mode

  *Beatjump Mode



3. PAD FX 1:
Hold SHIFT and press SAMPLES to toggle the PAD FX 1 Mode 'ON' and 'OFF'.

-Reverb

-Filter 92-O

-Delay T3

-Echo Freeze

-Beatmasher x3

-Turntable FX

-Transpose Stretch (Activated by supercombo)

-LaserSlicer (Activated by supercombo)

-Ramp Delay


4. PAD FX 2:
Hold SHIFT and press STEMS to toggle the PAD FX 2 Mode 'ON' and 'OFF'. 

-Iceverb

-Filter LFO

-Delay T3

-Echo Freeze

-Gater x3

-Turntable FX

-WormHole (Activated by supercombo)

-Flanger Pulse (Activated by supercombo)

-Macro 1: Beatmasher + Reverb + Filter 92

-Macro 2: Beatmasher + LoFi + Peak Filter

-Macro 3: LaserSlicer + Phaser + Peak Filter

-Macro 4: Gater + Zzzurp + WormHole


Note on PAD FX:

-Each deck uses 2 FX Units which means that you can control effects on Decks A and C independently of Decks B and D.

-The Echo Freeze button have built in fail/safe setting - once it is activated, the mapping will prevent you from selecting an other Deck or a Pad Mode until you deactivate the Echo Freeze button first. In this way you won't have to think about whether you left it activated or not. You can use the Echo Freeze to freeze a track and then push the Load Encoder switch to stop Echo and load the selected track simultaneously.


(A/C + B/D + HOTCUES + SAMPLES + STEMS + VIEW are disabled whilst Echo Freeze is activated)


-Top four fx buttons are extension of a PAD FX. Use them in combination with pads for more instant grat effect controls.
Press a button to activate effects and keep it held down to modulate fx parameters automatically.


Installation:


Download and unzip the file. Inside you should see one folder with mapping content. It is strongly recommended to back up all your current mappings and effect settings in the Controller Manager before importing this one because those will be overwritten in the step 2! And be aware that there is no undo.  


1). Start Traktor and click the gear symbol to open the preferences window. Click the BIG IMPORT button which is located at the bottom of the preferences window and then navigate to the folder where the .tsi file is saved. Once you select the .tsi and click on OK the next window will pop-up asking you which settings do you wish to import - ONLY the "controller mappings" and the "effect settings' categories should be selected - then click on OK. Please note that you need to repeat this step one more time to successfully import the FX settings. (this only matters if you're installing this mapping for the first time)

2).
 Go into the Controller Manager's upper-right corner and make sure that the In-Port is set to your Kontrol S4 MK3 hardware.
If you want to add more controller mappings next to this one be sure to use smaller Import button which is located under Device Setup: Add > Import TSI > Import Other.

Click on https://traktormaps.com/ if you need help with custom mappings for Traktor.

Mix on and I hope this mapping serves you well.
Problem downloading or other issues? Let us know on the forum.
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Comments for v1.4.1
Stewe over 1 year ago
This mapping is no longer supported.
Jason over 1 year ago
Hey man, if you could take a look on Deck A when you press shift and Samples and do what you need to do and press again to come out there is a little glitch. Not a biggy, Littje bit annoying. If you can fix I’ll put some in ya PayPal.
Mikael Lassen over 1 year ago
I´m testing this mapping in Traktor pro 3.5.1.277. FX Effects Sample + Shift are working fine in deck B but in Deck A I have a problem with Delay T3 is not working correctly and the sound continues even if I turn it off.
Stewe over 1 year ago

That's Traktor issue. When you start Traktor move the rate knob to the middle position by using a mouse. For some reason, the rate value is set to 0% each time Traktor is started. That explaing the sound still being audible when effect is on (it is looping at 4/4 rate)

david brazewell over 1 year ago
Stewe does this use the fx units so will that mean it wont work with the new pattern players loaded? Im thinking of buying an S4 now and wanted to be sure.
Stewe over 1 year ago

Hi David, yes, you will be able to control Pattern Player using FX Knobs on S4 MK3 or any other controller that has some knobs mapped to FX Units. The Pattern Player is essentially a new FX Unit Mode.

Jason over 1 year ago

Hi Stewe, with your mapping how can you effect the pattern player as effect banks 1 and 2 are for your map.

Jason over 1 year ago

What I meant to say was that when I’ve checked your map today it uses all 4 fx banks, which makes the use of the pattern player tricky. I do like your map but there are some oddities. Fx don’t work on 1st press for example. Echo our can be hit and miss if it works after pressing other combos. To be fair it is a highly complex mapping. Do you still have a mk3?

Stewe over 1 year ago

That's due to snapshots issue that comes with 3.6. Use 3.5 until NI fixes it. Also report to NI directly!

Mikael Lassen over 1 year ago

For me version 3.4.2.256 is stable and working.

Mikael Lassen almost 2 years ago
Hey Stewe, Sometimes when I load a new song freeze mode is on and then my cue points are not playing when I press them. I press shift + filter select or try to load song again. Is there any workaround to not enter into this situation? Thank you in advance! Best regards Mikael
Stewe almost 2 years ago

Freeze mode cannot activate by itself, be sure to disable the freeze mode if it was activated previously. I will update the mapping so that the load button deactivates the freeze mode as well.

Stewe over 1 year ago

Just tested it. The Freeze Mode switches of automatically when a new track is loaded.