Mixtrack with TP2 LPD8 + mpd26 or mpd32?
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    Default Mixtrack with TP2 LPD8 + mpd26 or mpd32?

    I am thinking on getting some midi controllers for my mixtrack and traktor pro 2 set up. Im running a macbook pro 13" 2011 with OSX lion too.

    My question is can i map 2 extra controllers lpd8 and mpd26 to work with my current set up to control fx banks, samples banks and other parameters in tp2?

    or can i just get the bigger mpd32 to save space and cash. but i heard something about mpd32 having problems with lion is this true?

    please help out, need some advise before dishing out $$ on controllers that i might not be able to use coz of compatibility.

    Please

    Thank you in advance
    Last edited by SoleMark; 12-19-2011 at 12:57 AM.
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    I don't use tractor but Im pretty sure you can map a secondary controller for anything you want. I do use a MPD32 in Ableton and Im running Lion, no problems so far but the pads on the MPD need pad corks, the responsiveness without them is shit.

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    If your planning to use a MPD do you really need a LPD8? There are 4 pad banks and 3 control banks on the MPD so I don't see the need for a LPD, when it comes to choosing between the 26 and the 32 it comes down to if you need 2 extra faders and encoders.

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    coz my plan was to map lpd8 for sample + sample volume knows.. mapping mpd26 for effects with the knobs, and cue points 4-7.. and and trigger effects banks 1/2 on deck A and deck B respectively.. this allows me to straight up just turn a knob or trigger a pad... I want a straight forward flow and not press any other bottons to shift banks.

    So can you run lpd8+mpd26 on traktor with a mixtrack controller on lion or would a mpd32 run lion so i wouldnt be getting lpd anymore saving space.
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    dude, on a side note whats a pad cork?
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    i run my mpd32 on lion and it works fine
    pad corks are corks that reduce the space between the pad and the sensor, the are $15 through mpcstuff.com or you could put a few layers of electrical tape on the underside of the pads

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    ah.. does this void warranty though? ima take a note of that.. cool.. where'd you get the drivers for it? if it runs on lion i think there are no worries if it would run traktor pro 2 then..
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    not that i know of there isn't a seal on the back, i bought mine used so i didn't have a warranty. it will run on traktor there are some nice mapping on http://www.traktorbible.com/freaks/m...one.aspx?id=53
    haven't tried any of them out cause i use ableton but they look really fun you can always make your own mapping as well
    as for the drivers its plug and play but there is a firmware update on akais website i think

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    Thanks bro.. ima grab a mpd32 then instead of the lpd8+mpd26 set up.. less usb plugging the better way.. less clutter haha
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    anytime man less table space is always a plus and using a usb hub can slow shit down (sound card + usb hub = bad sound lol)

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