Need HELP! DDJ-SX2 or Kontrol S4

Hi Sean,

I bought an SX2 last year and haven’t looked back, but I almost caved in and went for the S4 as it’s a great bit of kit too. If you sure are that:

1. You want to be solely in the Traktor ecosystem for the foreseeable future
2. You want something that’s very portable for taking to gigs

…then get the S4. The software/hardware integration doesn’t get any better for Traktor after all.

Get the SX2 if:

1. You don’t need something smaller
2. You want the flexibility of being able to use Serato, Pionner Rekordbox DJ AND Traktor all in the same controller

I have only used the S4 in a music store and had a good play. If I could own both then I would.

Good luck with your final choice but do think carefully which direction you go in.

That’s understandable for sure.

Just an an FYI:
https://forums.pioneerdj.com/hc/communities/public/questions/204780579-DDJ-RX-

The SX2 would give you the freedom to choose your preferred software(s) if that’s important to you.

As for using the SX2 with Traktor, it’s not a match made in heaven, as – quite frankly – nothing that does not say NI/Traktor on the box is.

So if your choice is Traktor, any NI gear will do you nicely. If you don’t want Traktor, then the SX2 is a great controller (mind you, short of needing RGB pads and DVS support, a used SX will do just fine too!). Just don’t count on having a great user experience with an SX2 and Traktor now and possibly no support at all in future Traktor releases.