Native Instruments’ Traktor Kontrol S8 (Jared’s review here) is a hefty lump to lug about, especially if you are gigging; and at £870, you’ll want to take care of it. Until recently, options have been limited, with both UDG and Magma offering custom cases and bags. But now, NI themselves have thrown their hat into the ring with a good ol’ fashioned metal flight case.
For £160, you can now get a metal-framed flight case designed especially for the S8 controller, and it’s official, if you’re into that sort of thing. Check out the details I’ve nicked from the site:
PROFESSIONAL PROTECTION
Get rugged, reliable protection on the go with this custom-designed transport case for TRAKTOR KONTROL S8*. The Velcro-layered pads and pouch customize the case interior and keep all cables tidy. And removable front and back panels get you set up quickly – your S8 never needs to leave the case.
FEATURES
- Detachable front and rear panels for easy set-up
- Customize case interior with Velcro-layered pads
- Stack the pads for maximum performance comfort
- Elevates S8 to industry-standard DJ hardware height
- Wood with aluminum casing and inner felt padding
- Outer dimensions: 65 x 50.5 x 15 cm (25.5 x 20 x 5.9 inches)
- Weight: 7.4 kg (16 pounds)
- White TRAKTOR logo on front
There’s nothing too groundbreaking here, but if you own the S8, this could be very useful. The case does have a nifty compartment underneath the controller to store your laptop, as seen in the photos. For what it’s worth, it looks to be built like the cases of old, and as such should be up to keeping your gear safe from a lot of punishment.
The Traktor Kontrol S8 Flight Case is available now, for the princely sum of £159. Check out the product page for more details.
Is this the case you were looking for? How do you protect your gear?