Name: Native Instruments S4 Mk3
Brand: Native Instruments
SKU: ee1c9542-3b0a-46ff-9a16-4de96c2e81b5
Price: 919.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.1 (136 reviews)

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Experts recommend Native Instruments S4 Mk3 more than Pioneer DDJ-1000

As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Native Instruments S4 Mk3 over Pioneer DDJ-1000, but both DJ Controllers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Native Instruments S4 Mk3 received 3 recommendations: from gear4music.com (20 Oct 2023), Guitar Center (6 Jan 2025) and Passionate DJ (31 Mar 2022). By contrast, Pioneer DDJ-1000 received only 1 recommendation from Passionate DJ (31 Mar 2022).

Rank	Change	Price	DJ Controller	gear4music.com	Guitar Center	Equipboard	Music Radar	Prime Sound	LandR	MSpot	Home DJ Studio	Music Critic	Passionate DJ
12	-	$920	Native Instruments S4 Mk3 The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk3 DJ Controller is a versatile and feature-packed device that is well-suited for DJs who require multiple channels and a variety of inputs and outputs for their performances.	7	13	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2
20	N/A	Check price	Pioneer DDJ-1000 The Pioneer DDJ-1000 DJ Controller is a high-quality and versatile device that offers a range of features and functions ideal for professional DJs who prioritize functionality over portability.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1

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Endorsement summary:

On 31 Mar 2022

Passionate DJ ranked Pioneer DDJ-1000 as #1 and Native Instruments S4 Mk3 as #2

Rank	DJ Controller	Comment
#1 out of 13	Pioneer DDJ-1000	Best DJ Controller Over $1000
#2 out of 13	Native Instruments S4 Mk3	Best DJ Controllers Over $1000
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Source: passionatedj.com

On 20 Oct 2023 gear4music.com ranked Native Instruments S4 Mk3 as #7

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#7 out of 13 Native Instruments S4 Mk3

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Source: www.gear4music.com
On 6 Jan 2025 Guitar Center ranked Native Instruments S4 Mk3 as #13

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#13 out of 15 Native Instruments S4 Mk3
Best DJ Controller for TRAKTOR

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Source: www.guitarcenter.com

After counting and adding up the 91 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Native Instruments S4 Mk3 outranks Pioneer DDJ-1000. This is not to say that Pioneer DDJ-1000 is a bad option. Like Native Instruments S4 Mk3, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Native Instruments S4 Mk3 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Pioneer DDJ-1000 is not.

Rank	Change	Price	DJ Controller	gear4music.com	Guitar Center	Equipboard	Music Radar	Prime Sound	LandR	MSpot	Home DJ Studio	Music Critic	Passionate DJ
1	-	$1499	Rane Four	12	3	-	3	2	-	-	-	-	-
2	-	$299	Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 The Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option suitable for both beginner and intermediate DJs, offering a wide range of effects and compatibility with various devices and software options.	-	9	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	9
3	-	$275	Pioneer DDJ REV1 The Pioneer DDJ REV1 DJ Controller is a versatile and reliable controller suitable for both beginner and advanced DJs, with a battle-style layout, powerful effects section, and compatibility with Serato DJ software.	4	14	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	10
4	-	$300	Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is a durable and versatile DJ controller with a user-friendly interface, a variety of effects, and compatibility with Serato DJ Pro and DJUCED software.	6	-	-	2	-	-	-	2	-	-
5	-	$1049	Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR The Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR is a versatile and user-friendly DJ controller that offers a range of features to enhance your DJ performance, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals.	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	2	-
6	-	$88	Numark DJ2GO2 Touch The Numark DJ2GO2 Touch is a compact and portable 2-channel DJ controller with touch capacitive jog-wheels, pitch faders, and four pad modes, ideal for beginner DJs or as a backup setup for small gigs.	2	6	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-
7	-	Check price	Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB2 The Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB2 is a portable and versatile two-channel DJ controller with high-quality built-in effects, intuitive layout, and compatibility with various DJ software.	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	1	-
8	-	$90	Hercules Starlight The Hercules DJControl Starlight is a compact and lightweight DJ controller with touch-sensitive jogwheels, performance pads, and a variety of effects, suitable for novice DJs who want a simple and easy-to-use device for their gigs.	-	-	-	-	-	1	5	-	-	-
9	-	$339	Native Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3	8	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
10	-	$1999	Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7	11	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
11	-	Check price	Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX The Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX is a versatile and portable 4-channel DJ controller with built-in LCD screens, large jog wheels, and dedicated FX buttons, making it an ideal choice for beginner and intermediate DJs who prioritize ease of transportation and compatibility with Serato DJ software.	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	13
12	-	$920	Native Instruments S4 Mk3 The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 Mk3 DJ Controller is a versatile and feature-packed device that is well-suited for DJs who require multiple channels and a variety of inputs and outputs for their performances.	7	13	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2
13	-	Check price	Reloop Mixon-4 The Reloop Mixon-4 DJ Controller is a versatile and durable device with a user-friendly interface, multiple inputs and outputs, and compatibility with various software packages and operating systems, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals.	-	-	-	6	7	-	-	-	8	-
14	-	$339	Traktor Kontrol S2 The Traktor Kontrol S2 DJ Controller is a well-designed and feature-rich two-channel controller suitable for beginner and professional DJs, with a club-standard layout, smooth and accurate physical controls, and compatibility with both Mac and Windows operating systems.	-	-	-	-	-	-	7	5	-	12
15	-	Check price	Pioneer DDJ-SB3 The Pioneer DDJ-SB3 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option for beginner and intermediate DJs, offering essential controls, customizable features, and compatibility with popular DJ software.	-	-	-	-	-	2	2	-	-	-
16	-	Check price	Numark Mixtrack Pro II The Numark Mixtrack Pro II is a user-friendly and versatile two-channel DJ controller that offers a range of features and functions for DJs of all skill levels.	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-	3	-
21	-	Check price	Native Instruments S4 MK2 The Native Instruments S4 MK2 DJ controller is a versatile and powerful 4-channel controller that is ideal for DJs who want to mix and transition between multiple audio sources in real-time, with an intuitive and comprehensive design, high-quality effects, and durable build quality.	-	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	7	-
22	-	Check price	Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 The Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 is a professional-grade DJ controller with a range of features and controls, ideal for DJs who prefer a simpler setup and focus on creating a seamless transition between two tracks.	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	8
23	+1	$1090	Pioneer DDJ-REV5	10	-	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-
24	-1	$1300	Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 The Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 DJ Controller is a versatile and feature-packed device that offers a range of capabilities for DJs, with its four audio channels, wide range of effects, user-friendly interface, high build quality, portability, and compatibility with popular DJ software.	-	-	-	-	10	-	-	-	-	4
25	-	Check price	Pioneer Pro DDJ-SX2 The Pioneer Pro DDJ-SX2 DJ controller is a versatile, high-quality, and user-friendly device that offers exceptional build quality, portability, and compatibility with most software and operating systems.	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	-	9	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [8]

91

Total expert reviews: 8

with a score: 3
without a score: 5

Highest score by Music Radar	100
Average score based on 8 reviews	91
Lowest score by BestDJStuff	84

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [13]

185

Total expert reviews: 13

with a score: 4
without a score: 9

Highest score by Digital DJ Tips	340
Average score based on 13 reviews	185
Lowest score by RA	84

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

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New large motorized jog wheels with haptic feedback in three modes: Feel a 'click' for cue points and loops when scrolling through tracks
RGB LED Ring surrounding each jog wheel visualizes deck rotation in jog and turntable modes, track tempo, and deck selection (A and B in blue, C and D in orange)
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