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Kontrol S4 MK3 Ninja

Description and Instructions

Latest version: 1.4.0

Updated: April 21, 2020

DISCLAIMER: Due to Kontrol S4 MK3 issue with LED Output we can not properly refresh the controller output by switching modifier state back to zero. This is why all new functions in the Shift layer are currently not supported with LED feedback.

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.

If you are checking out mappings and looking into buying S4 please consider ordering from DJ Techtools Store: https://store.djtechtools.com/products/traktor-kontrol-s4

Your S4 will come with free set of Chroma Caps =)

If you enjoy this mapping please consider supporting it on PayPal: PayPal.Me/vstimidi

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

Click on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqW_fTbII3E to check out my Ultimate Remix Decks mapping for Kontrol F1!

Let me know in the comments if you need support or bugs to report and be sure to click on Subscribe to get notified about new updates.

Like, share and all that good stuff!

Mix on and I hope this mapping serves you well.

All_new_functions_(freeze___vinyl_brake)

Problem downloading or other issues? Let us know on the forum.

Comments for v1.4.1

david brazewell 5 days 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 5 days 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.

Mikael Lassen about 1 month 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 about 1 month 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 17 days ago

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

FuZionDCA 9 months ago

Hey Stewe, I've been using this for ages without issues, but today something weird is happening. Firstly, as far as I know, I've not changed anything. As mentioned, it has been previously been working fine, and my software and OS are all the latest versions. What's happened today (I use the vinyl brake mode), when I hit the play button, the track 'brakes', but doesn't stop playing. From that point, I have no audio coming from Traktor and need to quit the software and re-launch to get sound back. I plan to have a mess tomorrow to see if I can solve this, but I do need to record something this weekend, so thought I'd drop you a note to see if you've come across this before, or have an idea what might be happening.

FuZionDCA 9 months ago

Okay, I'm having a mess now to try to understand what's going on. Slight correction: I don't need to quit Traktor, just reload the tune to the deck. And when I say the tune doesn't stop playing (i.e. the few steps back doesn't happen). The brake effect occurs, but the playhead continues. Tapping cue a couple of times, does stop the play head, but there's still no audio, which is how I discovered that re-loading the tune to the deck beings back the audio.

Stewe 9 months ago

I have no idea honestly. Have you tried to import the mapping again?

tony o donovan about 1 year ago

how do i remove this ,it wont work properly

Stewe about 1 year ago

Click on Controller Manager --> Edit --> Delete. What is the issue though?

Markus K. 11 months ago

Sometimes it crashed

Stewe 10 months ago

That is most likely a Traktor or computer issue. Sorry to hear it.

Markus K. over 1 year ago

Hi thanks for this great Mapping its awesome. I have one question. Why can i hear the cue signal on my master out ? and is it possible to set this function to hear the signal only in my headphones?

Stewe over 1 year ago

Thank you. That is most likely the Audio Device configuration issue. Check you Preferences --> Audio Routing. And see if Master and Monitor are correctly set. Also check if S4 MK3 ASIO driver is installed.

Comments for v1.4.0

Cal Chief about 2 years ago

Hi Stewe, Amazing work! I love it, and I sent something to Paypal to help out for all of you're hard work. I've got one sort of hiccup and I don't know if it's specifically to me or the Ninja Mapping. I'm trying to do some Hotcues on my S4 MK3. It seems like either deck A or deck B will only allow when you push a hot cue button and that it will play as long as you hold it. For example, yesterday I was trying to trigger hot cues on deck B (when as long as I pushed the hot cue button down it would play music until I simultaneously hit the play button to continue the song. That worked on Deck B yesterday . But Today I've relaunched and I'm getting the same behavior, But only on the opposite deck (deck A) that was happening yesterday. So I'm a little confused. Any thoughts or help would be greatly appreciated. And 0nce again Great Job!!

Stewe about 2 years ago

Hey there, thank you very much for the donation. What you've described is normal behavior of hotcue function when platters are in "JOG" mode. I think that you may have them set to "TT" mode previously in which hotcue behaves differently than the "JOG" mode. Please test this again with both "JOG" and "TT" mode to verify. Thanks for the feedback again!

Cal Chief about 2 years ago

Hi Stewe, You are spot on! Yes, it is dependent on if it's in TT or Jog Mode. Thanks for the attention and dedication. I"ve updated to 1.41. Once again great Work! Thanks

Stewe about 2 years ago

Thank you as well. Have a good one!

Sa_M_Ko over 2 years ago

Hi Stewe, Thanks for your great work! One question: How do I disable, that in freeze+remix mode, a remixdeck is opened automatically, when pushing (orange) Deck C or Deck D button to switch from A to C or B to D (when beeing on Deck A or B (blue))? .... If another deck-type (i.e. track or STEMS) is playing on Deck C or D, it will be interupted when switching from A to C or B to D (pushing orange C or D), because of automatically switching to a remix deck then. Thinking of it beeing a feature, for me it is sometimes disturbing in the workflow (i.e. when playing 4 STEM-Decks at a time). Thanks again with best regards

Stewe over 2 years ago

Simply Install "Freeze is Freeze" version when you are playing with Stems. When I have time, I will delete those Deck Flavor mappings and upload new version. Cheers,

Sa_M_Ko about 2 years ago

Okay, I'll use that mod until your ready with the new version ;o) Thanks for your answer! Cheers

Stewe about 2 years ago

Done!

Mikael Lassen over 2 years ago

Hi Stewe, When I use effects in Deck B (Shift + Sample) I can't use View library to find next song in Deck A. So I need reset or to turn off. Why using effects lock this? Best regards Mikael

Stewe over 2 years ago

Hi Mikael, check the Echo Freeze effect. When it's activated, a multiple functions of this mapping such as browse and deck switches will become locked up - this is my fail/safe setting so I never forget to switch off Echo Freeze before loading a track or make a switch to the other deck.. Just disable Echo Freeze and you should be able to browse freely again.

Comments for v1.3.0

dj ND CUB3D over 2 years ago

Hey man, love the mapping! One problem which is pretty critical for me, I'm using the vynil break setup and when I press pause everything works fine other than the fact that the song does not actually pause and the turntable effect stays on. I have set up the IAC and everything like it said in the pdf provided but to no luck. Thanks in advance!

Stewe over 2 years ago

Check your device named "3_Receive MIDI_1.3.1" and make sure IAC is selected at Out-Port.

dj ND CUB3D over 2 years ago

yeh I had it like that.. what seemed to fix it was just importing the one without vinyl brake and then reimporting the one with vinyl brake. One more question tho, for the "set tempo range to 8%" how can I change that to set it to 4%, I tried looking on the controller manager to no luck, any help would be gladly appreciated.:)

Stewe over 2 years ago

I'm glad to hear it! You can control Tempo Range value by holding down MASTER button (hold it for one second until id lite up green) and turn the Left Loop Knob. The Tempo Range value will be displayed at Preferences --> Transport --> Tempo --> Current Tempo Range A-B-C-D.

Jason over 2 years ago

Hi there, I think I've spotted a bug on the remix mapping. Action: load track into A and B. Load Remix pack into deck C. Play A and B as normal. Press any sample pad as normal. Stop sample pads as normal. Strange behavior is pressing cue button on track A, the track doesn't stop but goes back to cue point and starts again.

Stewe over 2 years ago

Can you please document it on video?

Barry McKinley over 2 years ago

Nice work. Quick question. Is it easy to add "fader start" on the up faders for Decks A&B?

Stewe over 2 years ago

Thanks! Yes this is possible but it requires the additional setup. If you are interested send in your request at traktormappingservice.com

Barry McKinley over 2 years ago

Just did. Thanks!

Stewe over 2 years ago

Please re-send. I haven't received your message.

Barry McKinley over 2 years ago

I resent. .

Jason over 2 years ago

Top man, great work.

Stewe over 2 years ago

Glad that works for you!

dj_estrela over 2 years ago

Full support!

Stewe over 2 years ago

Thanks man, for your support!

Comments for v1.2.0

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Comments for v1.0.2

Mikael Lassen over 2 years ago

Hi Stewe, I installed (Freeze + Vinyl brake) number 5. Is it possible to pick an older version without remix deck function because I dont need it because I also use traktor F1. Cheers.

Stewe over 2 years ago

I will look into fixing this - thanks for the update! Since you are also using F1, you might want to check out my Ultimate Remix Deck mapping: (video link - https://youtu.be/wqW_fTbII3E)

Stewe over 2 years ago

Positive on the issue - it is present in each of five variants and I will look into fix this ASAP. Thank you for the report Mikael!

BAB's over 2 years ago

Hi Stewe, First of all thank you very much for this awesome work that you offer to the community ! Bunch of questions: does this mapping affect the latency, especially for the jog wheels ? I rekon it has to pass through MIDI and not anymore to the "native protocol" ? Or does it "overwrite" certain functions and keep the "jog protocol" as it is ? I'm a scratch DJ so need to be near to Zero latency (I've try the MK3 and it's fine, but with the mapping ?). I just sold my S4 MK2, wonder if i buy a MK3 since I like Traktor, but need more functions that this mapping can offer. Otherwise I'll have to look on Serato, which I don't like for the FX rendering, the ugly sync implementation, and the lack of snap on stopped deck hot cues. I also wonder why NI don't implement natively that functions, it's well demanded, quite easy because, in a way, already in the soft since many years ! Like the ajustable start stop every other DJ softs do, come on... Thanks you again. BAB's

Stewe over 2 years ago

Hey Bab's, 1) You don't need to worry about the latency - in fact jog wheels are not "overmappable" at all. 2) Some features are hard to implement due to old base code Traktor is running on. Let me know if you need help with anything else.

Mikael Lassen over 2 years ago

Thank you, Stewe for great work and great mapping. I just experience that when I am in deck B and I touch the move enconder and press hotcues it´s deleting the sample in deck D even if I didn´t activate deck D. And sometimes when I press a hotcue in deck B it´s also playing the sample at the same time from deck D. How can I get arround this? Best regards Mikael

Stewe over 2 years ago

Thank you for the heads up! Can you please let me know which variant of the mapping do you have installed? (Freeze-Roll-Bestjump-Remix-Vinyl Brake) Cheers,

Unlock over 2 years ago

I love your mappings, thank you!

Stewe over 2 years ago

Much appreciated!

gweinmann over 2 years ago

Hey Stewe, awesome work! Thanks. Is there a chance, the mapping poster (image embedded above) can be delivered in a better quality? Regards G

Stewe over 2 years ago

Thanks! The same image is included in the download package. Open in photo viewer and zoom it in.

Comments for v0.4.2

marko over 2 years ago

Is it possible to turn off in browser mode when u press cue on(hedphones) to load track jist to tirn up the headphone

Stewe over 2 years ago

Yes you have to add Browser On command, map it to a button and assign modifier conditions. You can also request the mapping edit here http://traktormappingservice.com/

Forged83 almost 3 years ago

Sorry, only just joined here and not installed any one else’s mappings before. Done a reasonably involved fx mapping that I use a lot but the intricate mapping you’ve done here really interests me. Just before I give it a go can I check, where you say ‘And be aware that there is no undo’ does this mean that literally (ie the settings can’t be returned to default/previous custom mappings at all after implementing this)? If I were to run it and want to change back to my current settings is it possible and how would I go about doing it? Thanks for doing such a lot of work, the mapping is impressive!

Stewe over 2 years ago

Hi Forged83, yes there is no undo button in Traktor so you better back up all your mappings before importing this one. Cheers

Forged83 over 2 years ago

Thanks for the reply and sorry for asking probably total noob questions but by backing up, I just export my mapping to a .tsi file in the mapping section of the options menu and then if I ever want to change back I just delete this mapping from the map section and reinstall the old tsi file, or is it a case of actually changing the traktor program so I would need to reinstall the whole application?

Stewe over 2 years ago

Check your lower-left corner of the Preferences window and you will see big Export button. Click on it and tick boxes for all categories. Than click on OK. Traktor will save TSI file just name it.

Jason almost 3 years ago

Hi there, not sure if it's a traktor issue or a mapping. I am using the beatjump mapping BTW. I have just started to use the cues as intro and outro markers to help me preform better. I have noticed on the outro flag markers when I press the cue it also starts the other deck, which is strange behavoir. Like I said it might be a traktor issue but I thought I would share he also just in case.

Stewe almost 3 years ago

Cannot duplicate at my end. If you plan to do a video of the issue for NI please post it here in the comments too. I'd like to see what is happening exactly. Thanks!

Jason almost 3 years ago

I had my settings set to "activate in and out markers" I'm really trying to set cues, loops and in and out markers to spice up my sets. I had too many tracks in a playlist so it felt too daunting. But I deleted and started a fresh.

Stewe almost 3 years ago

Traktor will automatically start other Deck when Fade-out marker is reached but it shouldn't be the case when you trigger a fade marker.

Jason over 2 years ago

Thanks. It all looks good now. I have Joe's screen mod too so maybe some weird conflict.

Stewe over 2 years ago

I'm glad to hear it. Let me know if anything else comes up.

Jason almost 3 years ago

Hi buddy. In best jump mode which I really like what's the thinking of jumping to 32 bars? I am thinking this mode will be good for acapellas and stuff.

Stewe almost 3 years ago

Hi Jason, 32 bars are 128 beats. Have you meant 32 beats? If so, you should be able to do that already with pads 7 and 8. Let me know if you have any issues with that.

Jason almost 3 years ago

Yeah sorry 32 beats. All the other are like alot shorter. I'm just curoius as to why 32 beats and not 8 for the last one. Your a mapping ninja so you will have a reason to it.

Stewe almost 3 years ago

You can tap "beatjump 4" twice if you need to jump 8 beats (which I never do). 32 beats is far more useful than 8 beats jump.

PCunha almost 3 years ago

Awesome mapping, thanks for all the options! I've been founding some bugs, I'll start writing them down to get back here. The one I can remember now is capturing loops from Deck. It's not working, it always tries to capture from Loop Recorder

Stewe almost 3 years ago

Need more info... 1) Which mapping version (freeze-roll-beatjump-remix) do you use?___2) Which Deck is issue?

Comments for v0.4.1

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Comments for v0.1.1

jeremy over 3 years ago

would you add the function that when you put freeze mode on the loop would turn on too?

Stewe over 3 years ago

That's not my preference as I also like to use the Freeze Mode without loops to perform beatjumps. However you can reach out to me directly via the email (vstimidi@gmail.com) and I will sort that out for you. Cheers,

dj_estrela over 3 years ago

TRAKTOR mappings I've now tested your mapping in a shop. Well done! Enjoyed it a lot, namely * how the macroFX buttons used auto-repeat to change the all 3-group effects in different ways * shift + FX button are shortcuts to different favorites. This makes much more sense than selecting effects one by one from a list of 40 * hidden button supercombos

Stewe over 3 years ago

Cheers for the feedback mate!

Mauri Moore over 3 years ago

this Tsi is simply perfect ! thanks for share .

Stewe over 3 years ago

Happy to share this! Thanks for your feedback mate.

lee over 3 years ago

This mapping is awesome !!! your a legend , how di you make the Echo Freeze button have built in fail/safe setting like once it is activated, the mapping will prevent you from selecting an other Deck or a Pad Mode until you de-activate the Echo Freeze button first ?? also how did you get the tape delay to work I have trouble where it won't activate constantly each time I press it if that has ever happened to you ? Cheers Lee

Stewe over 3 years ago

I'm glad you like it! For Echo Freeze I used modifiers 2 and 6 - when either is set to value 7 all other buttons also does M=7 when pressed and therefor no changes.. For Delay I used Ramp Delay (not tape). The tape Delay has this silly buffer setting.

Comments for v0.1.0

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About this mapping

Latest version	1.4.1
Release Notes: Freeze is Remix variant: Removed Deck C and Deck D button function which automatically assigned a Deck Flavor to Remix Decks. Click on subscribe to get notified as new updates become available! If you have even slightest problem with this mapping please report it in the comments section. Don't be disrespectful for the time that people spend to make complex mappings by just pressing a thumb down without leaving any steps to reproduce the issue. Thank you.
Updated	June 29, 2020
Rating	9 likes, 0 dislikes
Downloads	2012
Software	Traktor
Controller	NI Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3
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