Traktor controller? How to interface controls?

Ok so i've decided to that maybe my best option is to build my own traktor controller for 4 decks!

I want something with really easy control of all decks (no crazy multikey bashing to switch to a different deck or function)

Something with Play, Cue, Cup, Loop in, Loop out, Loop size, FX, 8 cue points all of it X4 so each deck has it own bank of controls!

I won't add mixer controls because thats getting a little beyond me i will just have an external mixer

My original design was pretty ghetto but for my first test of the controller it would work i was going to use a usb keyboard and solder all new controls ignorantly i assumed a keyboard had a nice little pcb with all the solder points available

Turned out to be a piece of celophane with weird stuff on it :confused:so i've been researching new stuff i see lots of people using gamepads but with 100 + buttons/pots its not ideal using 8/9 pads :D

Then i see the arcade controllers using HID im wondering whats better to use however the interfaces i have seen look like i might need 2 or maybe more to get all the controls, i think i could settle for 2 deck of controls and a shift to switch them but i would prefer 4 sets

http://www.leobodnar.com/ the top three boards are the ones i was looking at

I would prefer not to go the whole massive midi diy route because however im pretty good soldering im horrendous at electronics on a whole


My main concern is using two of these at the same time will they conflict or both have identical controls ?

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Originally Posted by Fail

My main concern is using two of these at the same time will they conflict or both have identical controls ?

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No they won't.

Is it a money issue? If not, why don't you just get 2 Kontrol X1 controllers? They would do exactly what you described.

You would have to use software that would recognise two controllers. For instance Rejoice will only let you use one controller at a time (I think), but Glovepie lets you use multiple controllers.

If you do end up using the Leo Bodnar unit use the forum, (http://www.leobodnar.com/forum/viewf...ad4b2ca0b8e1f7) I found it very helpful. I used some encoders, sliders and buttons to build a 3 channel midi mixer.

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Originally Posted by 3heads

Is it a money issue? If not, why don't you just get 2 Kontrol X1 controllers? They would do exactly what you described.

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The x1 was the top of my list but then i think £315 for the pair gets me control + a mixer + a soundcard it soon adds up

then i think about a midi keyboard like the akai mpk25 and using that and going for two decks with an audio 2 Dj but i like the option of having all the decks to add a little more creativity to a mix like cue juggling ontop

And with the akai if it ever came to somebody asking me to dj a party would they be like "wtf a keyboard?" i know its one of the best ways to dj to get ultimate creativity into a set but most people don't understand that and believe "if you don't have vinyl you're not a dj" admitadly they would be top 40 Bs and the odd trance/techno but it would pay it off right :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Archies'bald

You would have to use software that would recognise two controllers. For instance Rejoice will only let you use one controller at a time (I think), but Glovepie lets you use multiple controllers.

If you do end up using the Leo Bodnar unit use the forum, (http://www.leobodnar.com/forum/viewf...ad4b2ca0b8e1f7) I found it very helpful. I used some encoders, sliders and buttons to build a 3 channel midi mixer.

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Thanks for the link i'll check that out

Midibox64. Don't waste your time with the gamerpad stuff. You will end up using too many USB ports and create latency.

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Originally Posted by Fail

The x1 was the top of my list but then i think £315 for the pair gets me control + a mixer + a soundcard it soon adds up

then i think about a midi keyboard like the akai mpk25 and using that and going for two decks with an audio 2 Dj but i like the option of having all the decks to add a little more creativity to a mix like cue juggling ontop

And with the akai if it ever came to somebody asking me to dj a party would they be like "wtf a keyboard?" i know its one of the best ways to dj to get ultimate creativity into a set but most people don't understand that and believe "if you don't have vinyl you're not a dj" admitadly they would be top 40 Bs and the odd trance/techno but it would pay it off right :rolleyes:

Thanks for the link i'll check that out

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last saturday (like many times) a dj rocked traktor with a novation remote sl 25 at pacha buenos aires. if they go indeed wtf, then it's them who need to change their mind, not really ur gear