Are you really using 4 channels in your Mixer/Controller?

**The Lazy One** · 11-28-2016, 07:25 PM

I see most of you are talking about Traktor Remix Decks'.

I personally use Serato and I'm thinking about upgrading to Rekordbox.

For me 4 channels, could be acapella for 3rd and some loops for the 4th. But that is also possible with a 2+2 or Samples in Serato not as comfortable, of course..

**vincearnone** · 11-28-2016, 08:51 PM

I have 4 channels running in traktor with the thinking that I am using two channels to mix tracks with 3 and 4 available for additions. Sometimes an addition means a 3rd track, sometimes its a loop. Its not like "I am playing all 4 tracks constantly" but I do use them all regularly.

**The Lazy One** · 11-29-2016, 03:44 AM

I started the thread because I read Xdj-Rx were in Top 2 of Pioneer most selled products. So I just wanted to know your opinion about 2 or 4 channels. For me that RX would be enought.

**Yul** · 11-29-2016, 05:27 AM

Originally Posted by Patch

^Now THAT sounds like fun.

If only you mixed Hip-Hop/Breaks/Mid-Tempo...

I've been thinking about this a lot recently... Do you create a Remix Set, and then save variations of it where you have transposed each sample to the next key?

If only there was a way to adjust the key of EVERY sample in a Semix Set, instead of having to transpose all 64 samples individually...

One remix set has all my main samples, the ones I really really use all the time. But specifically, I use a 64 pads/buttons controller so I have a quick access to them, no layers, no shift functions, one button, one sample. I recently bought a cheap APC mini for that and with the additional faders provided I can manager the filters and volume per column. It's not a 'great' controller but best investment for my need.

For the other remix deck. I have 12 constructed remix sets ranging from 1A to 12A. Each of them include the samples I like the most in that key. It can be rhythmic parts, vocals, loops one-shots, whatever.
The "key" here - no pun intended - is to have a quick way of calling/loading those sets. So I've mapped 12 buttons on my keyboards that at the same go to my favorites folders where those are and navigate to the correct one. I have a another set of two buttons allowing me to quickly stop/unload/load a remix deck.

Then I have others remix sets, that I do use as 'constructed' tracks or even some bought ones.

**Patch** · 11-29-2016, 05:46 AM

Nice work. I'm currently building Remix Sets from my favourite Sample CD's. Mostly Breakbeats/loops, risers/droppers and crashes/explosions, with some bass loops and melodic loops.

I really like the idea of generic, key matched Remix Sets.

But honestly mate - if you are heavily into Remix Sets, you should think about grabbing an F1. I've NEVER bought software specific hardware before, but the integration between the F1 and Remix Decks is just brilliant. (Although it sounds like you've got it all covered with the APC mini...)

Originally Posted by Yul

So I've mapped 12 buttons on my keyboards that at the same go to my favorites folders where those are and navigate to the correct one.

You have a keyboard mapping for 1 button find and load Remix Set? That's pretty damn groovy...

**Yul** · 11-29-2016, 07:10 AM

I do have an f1 that I use extensively.
However for the use of the main samples remix deck, I have all samples on 1 layer, not on 4 pages and for that specific need, the akai apc mini is the best for the price.
I also use another layer for stems controls on decks A&B (likewise I have all stems displayed on one layer with visual feedback, mute buttons, filter and volume controls).
The F1 doesn't replace the apc mini, but that's the same for the other way round if I wanna manage remix sets in details.

You have a keyboard mapping for 1 button find and load Remix Set? That's pretty damn groovy...

Not exactly: 12 buttons for access, two other buttons for stopping/unloading/loading for decks C&D. It's difficult to map all those functions including the research ones on only one button so you have everything that can happen at the same time when you press and release the button. So yes, 12 (quick access) + 2 (stop/unload/load/settings)

I'll add soon a 13th button to have access to a specific "sequencer" remix set (but used with the f1)

**Seco** · 12-02-2016, 07:14 AM

I use 2 channel for 2 decks in traktor, 1 channel for ableton, 1 for soundbite looper, and I have the other 2 in my xone 92 for effects pedals or ableton send/return channel also for effects.

**overcast** · 12-02-2016, 01:45 PM

I only ever tried 3 channels with Serato, and I as not very good with it all. But, I would used Serato's vertical stack of three tracks, so I would turn my mixer 90 to the right to mimic that. That was neat and fun and sort of stupid too.

Praise be to anyone who can do more than mix two tracks, because it is all beyond me.

**astromech** · 12-02-2016, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by overcast

I only ever tried 3 channels with Serato, and I as not very good with it all. But, I would used Serato's vertical stack of three tracks, so I would turn my mixer 90 to the right to mimic that. That was neat and fun and sort of stupid too.

Praise be to anyone who can do more than mix two tracks, because it is all beyond me.

It's not about playing three whole tracks at once. It's about using parts of tracks to help the mix expand.