DIY MIDI Controller help

[DigitalManipulation]

Midi Fighters are sweet, it is a known fact. However I want the joy of making one like a lot of you guys have and DJTT with their custom controllers. However I have no programming background as of now. I know how to solder and the basics to build one I am just confused on what I would need to get it to work with Traktor. I kind of want to make one like Ean's beatmasher but my own version.

Let's say I go with an adruino or I-PAC or some board like that. If I build all do I just need software to tell which each button, fader, or knob does and then make a TSI file?

What is the best way to go about making TSI files?

Thanks in advance for any help!

[partyghost]

Check this link, as a fellow nonprogrammer/wanting to know more about programming i've found an ardy board and a forum are my two best friends. Also check out midibox.

Hope this helps

partyghost

http://www.arduino.cc/playground/Main/MIDILibrary

[oskars]

Aurdino would be REALLY kool if you find the way to make MIDI go through USB.