How to "blank out" a MIDI controller??

**mike-oui** · 08-13-2011, 09:36 AM

Hey guys! I'm using a Numark Mixdeck and I am trying to set up my Numark Total control to control effects and other various functions in Traktor Pro (cause the Mixdeck sucks for effect control!). The issue I'm running into is this.. I want to "blank out" the Total Control. I found that controls on the TC will effect the mixdeck (i.e. Cue on TC turns off Key lock on Mixdeck ect.). I tried importing the .tsi file and deleting all MIDI commands and completely re-mapping the TC but it still affects the Mixdeck. I tried adding a Generic MIDI and mapping the TC there but the same thing happens. Is there any solution or am I just stuck with it. Thanks!

**basspenetrator** · 08-13-2011, 09:52 AM

make sure to assign the in/out ports correctly for each controller in the controller manager.

**photojojo** · 08-13-2011, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by weltraumpapst

make sure to assign the in/out ports correctly for each controller in the controller manager.

This

**nem0nic** · 08-13-2011, 11:22 AM

To be completely safe, you could also change one of the devices MIDI channels. But see above as well. You shouldn't have to do anything else. Make sure NONE of the TSIs have "ALL PORTS" set. Select the specific ports instead.

**mike-oui** · 08-13-2011, 11:53 AM

I know both are set to ALL PORTS. I'll take a look at it. Also, how do I change the MIDI channel on a controller? Searching as I speak.

**zestoi** · 08-13-2011, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by nem0nic

To be completely safe, you could also change one of the devices MIDI channels. But see above as well. You shouldn't have to do anything else. Make sure NONE of the TSIs have "ALL PORTS" set. Select the specific ports instead.

there's no reason to change the midi channel(s) of either controller so long as the "all ports" isn't being used at all is there? hope not - else i've been giving people bad advice in the past...

Originally Posted by mike-oui

I know both are set to ALL PORTS. I'll take a look at it. Also, how do I change the MIDI channel on a controller? Searching as I speak.

would have to be via some type of controller editor/manager app that came with your controllers.

**mike-oui** · 08-13-2011, 12:21 PM

While searching I noticed mention of dumb mode. Would I be able to set the TC in dumb mode to give me a blank controller?

**zestoi** · 08-13-2011, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by mike-oui

While searching I noticed mention of dumb mode. Would I be able to set the TC in dumb mode to give me a blank controller?

if by "blank" you mean with no mapping so you can add your own then do what you described in the first post, delete the existing mapping completely, add a new generic midi controller and map what you want, but make sure you select the correct in and out ports for each controller and not the "all ports" setting

**fullenglishpint** · 08-13-2011, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by mike-oui

While searching I noticed mention of dumb mode. Would I be able to set the TC in dumb mode to give me a blank controller?

Dumb mode is found on things like the APC40 with complex interactions between hardware and software, and is used to turn the controller into a simple 'dumb' midi controller to make it compatible with software like traktor. It's not a feature of the total control, it's already 'dumb'.

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Originally Posted by weltraumpapst

make sure to assign the in/out ports correctly for each controller in the controller manager.

This.