The pad matrix is split in two, with the left side for transport controls, and the right for the FX Engine.Twist knobs, push faders and punch buttons on your MIDI device to control anything you like, from track prep and selection to looping and effects triggering.You may have seen mapping guru Tekkens excellent how-to on mapping powerful effects to buttons and encoders, but what if you want to get mapping without the fuss Thats where custom MIDI maps come in.Everything from the effects to the library Browser can be mapped to physical controls.
You can even change multiple parameters with a single button-push or knob-twist (as demonstrated in Tekkens effects macro tutorial). ![]() Xone K2 Traktor Mapping S2 Institute Install The TSIYou will need to install the TSI via the TRAKTOR Controller Manager, which can be found in Preferences. Some mappings even have extra apps or plugins to install, such as a MIDI bridge, or a Max patch. And thats exactly what GiantSpaceRobots Maschine Jam Big Mapping manages to do. Hook up your MASCHINE JAM and you get loads of instant effects buttons, channel routing for all four Decks, and four dedicated pages for both the Step Sequencer and Remix Decks C and D. The mapping also makes use of the Smart Strips for parameter tweaks and scratching, with great use of the fader LEDs as Deck level meters. Anything that speeds up your track preparation workflow is got to be a good thing, though (heres a couple of helpful guides to get you started ) and Ean Golden of DJ TechTools has got your back with Eans Rapid Track Prep Tool, a cleverly thought-out track preparation mapping. Just load up a track and work through the process to get it ready to play. The only real caveat is that you need the track to be clean, i.e., only a single grid marker in the whole track. ![]() Xone K2 Traktor Mapping S2 Institute Software Thats RunningAs an added bonus, you can switch banks to have the Twister control any other MIDI software thats running, as the TRAKTOR sequencer is on its own dedicated MIDI bank. The combination of a large number of buttons, endless encoders, touch strip, and visual feedback via the screen all add up to powerful control over your sets. Everything is broken down into handy pages on the main pad matrix, with the functions color-coded using the RGB backlighting. Xone K2 Traktor Mapping S2 Institute Manual That IncludesTheres also a comprehensive online manual that includes interactive diagrams of the controls, as well setup instructions. Coupled with the great MIDI support, theyre the go-to choice for mobile-app DJs and producers on a budget. You can even have a feature-complete TRAKTOR PRO 2 controller on-screen, as with Beaubrytes Tablet-Fighter Remix Decks, which is a TouchOSC patch. It works on both phones and tablets, but large tablets are recommended for easier, less cramped control. Simply bridge TouchOSC with your computer, install the TRAKTOR mapping and TouchOSC layout, and off you go. With this hardware and the Xone:K2 Basic 2Decks 2 FX Units mapping, youre ready to mix on an ultra compact controller. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |