DS3 - Fast access to samples & hotcues
Fire the samples
DS3 is the perfect solution if you like to work with samples, loops, hotcues and FX in Traktor Pro 2.
The device has 12 extra large keys with a perfect tactile feeling to fire samples and for convenient
access to 8 hotcues and all the transport functions.
4 multifunctional encoders give you a quick control to various deck, loop and FX parameters.
A display shows all the values on the device so you don't have to look at the screen all the time.
You can switch the device to each of the 4 decks by dedicated buttons in a fast way.
Last but not least there are special loop recorder and browser sections.
About 1200 assignments gives this little box an enormous power for your performance.
Check it out…

Features
- Special controller for DJ software (optimised for Native Instruments Traktor Pro 2)
- Setup files for Traktor Pro/Duo shipped with the controller
- USB interface - class compliant / no driver necessary
- Controls up to four decks – easy switching between deck A-B-C-D on the fly
- Supports track deck & sample deck mode with easy switching between the modes
- 4 multifunctional encoders – access to all FX and important deck + loop parameters
- Dedicated FX assign buttons for quick switching to the 4 FX busses
- Detailed control of sample slot parameters by 4 encoders
- Browser section with encoder, view and favorite buttons (with additional tree navigation)
- Loop recorder section with encoder and two buttons
- 12 extra large buttons for sample trigger and hotcue access
- All controls with double function by holding down the shift button
- 31 LED’s + 2-digit display to show various informations by feedback data from computer
- About 750 commands – all free to reassign
- USB bus powering –consumption less than 500mW / 100mA
- Very compact design in a black, plastic casing (desktop format)
- Size 180 x 105 x 70 mm, weight 350 g
- Silver aluminium front plate with an anodised coating (abrasion resistant) and inscriptions
- High-quality faders, pots and encoders from ALPS
- New rubber knobs for best tactile feeling
System requirements
- PC or Mac with a free USB port (1.0 or higher) or any USB hub
- Native Instruments Traktor Pro/Duo 2 (as of version 2.1.1) or software which allows user assignments of continuous parameters (CC) and note commands
Downloads
- Manual (PDF)
- Short description Track deck mode (PDF)
- Short description Sample deck mode (PDF)
- Short description System mode (PDF)
- Traktor setup file (TSI) for Traktor Pro 2 version 2.1.1 or higher
Videos
- Tutorial Track mode (YouTube)
- Tutorial Sample mode (YouTube)
discontinued / sold out