Mapping a ps4 or ps3 controller with Traktor

[Simby]

I want to map my various playstation controllers with traktor, idk might be fun. Does anyone have any advice? Whether or whether not it will work etc etc

[mrdorianjames]

I'm 99% sure that's possible depending on your setup.

PlayStation controllers on a mac is pretty painless, I don't know about windows. I would think Xbox controller would work better on windows.

From experience, I know wired ps2 controllers work out of the box on Mac.

I believe Ps3 is the same but
Bluetooth adds a couple more steps found here:
https://gist.github.com/rpowelll/4417106

Try to see if the controller pops up in Traktor if not you may need a program to act as a midi translator.

Bome's translator is a favorite of many people but I think puredata or max/msp are much more flexible as long as a steep learning curve doesn't scare you off.

Puredata is totally free but lacks documentation and GUI sparkle of max/msp.

Here is a link for controller hacking in puredata:
http://en.flossmanuals.net/pure-data...e-controllers/

Max/msp is a commercial product by cycling 74. They're very similar. Max/msp is approx $300 or $10/month subscription.

Here is a link for you to check out.
https://cycling74.com/2007/03/12/mak...-maxmspjitter/

I hope this helps.