Xone: K2 Thread

[SJJVEN]

Well the only reason I would do layers is so that I wouldn't have to hit shift in order to change a parameter. I would like to have each deck accesible over two k2's + the option to run on 1 k2 if the other fails. My current map is using all 3 of the colour LED's and it is cool as f**K tho...

[Miles-D]

Can anyone tell me if the Xone K2 is usb class compilant and is working with software like djay for the ipad/iphone?

[djproben]

Is there a decent mapping available for using one K2 and Traktor? I want the K2 configured as the only controller and soundcard so I can just bring the K2 and a computer and do everything I need. None of the mappings I've looked at seem very intuitive, and my poor K2 is just gathering dust... (well, actually it's not gathering dust thanks to the fancy case, but still...)

[MrPopinjay]

Just make one, it's only take an hour or two and then you'll have exactly what you're after.

[neilmcm]

I am trying to use my K2 as my soundcard for my maschine have the output from maschine set as K2 but no getting any sound , when I switch the output to my Db4 I get sound , not sure if I am missing some thing. I have 2 k2s connected via xlink then usb to a hub then the mac.

[photojojo]

Is there a decent mapping available for using one K2 and Traktor? I want the K2 configured as the only controller and soundcard so I can just bring the K2 and a computer and do everything I need. None of the mappings I've looked at seem very intuitive, and my poor K2 is just gathering dust... (well, actually it's not gathering dust thanks to the fancy case, but still...)

You want two deck or four deck?

[djproben]

You want two deck or four deck?

Two deck would do me fine though I'd love to play with a good four deck option too if it's available.

As for making my own, yeah that's true but I didn't want to reinvent the wheel, and it wouldn't just take me an hour - I'd probably spend days trying to get it perfect, and wind up making it overcomplicated, and then wasting time I could be spending playing music screwing around with mappings.... Might wind up doing that anyway but I'd rather start with something that works than from scratch.

[kallekenkel]

My experience has shwon that 4-deck just using the K2 is... possible.. but uncomfortable.
You'll have to work with many modifiers and shift buttons, which isn't exactly intuitive and bears the risk of doing something crazy when playing in a club.. especially after a couple of beers.

You may be interested in my simple 2 deck mapping: http://djsetup.de/einfaches-2-deck-xone-k2-mapping/
The site is German, but the picture should be self-explanatory: http://djsetup.de/wp-content/uploads...Mapping_v1.png

[MrPopinjay]

Why do you need so many shift modifiers? You get a fader, 3 knobs, an encoder and 24 buttons per deck. Surely that's more than enough? Of if you're not using the latching layers you get 8 buttons, still more than enough for one deck.

[kallekenkel]

Well if you're using the K2 standalone, i.e. without a mixer, you would need
- 4*3 = 12 potis for the EQ
- 4*3 = 12 buttons for kill EQ
- 4*3 = 12 buttons for play, cue, and sync
- 4 line faders for volume
- 4 push encoders for loops
- more knobs for gain, cue-levels, mix, cue activate, key.. and then you haven't covered effects yet.

Sure you could use latching layers, but then you forfeit multiple LED output colors.. and quite honestly: latching layers is nothing else than a built-in shift mode.

As said, it's possible, but uncomfortable.