alt. functions for x-fader

[deco]

hey all
i've got an x-session pro and an x1. i use the xsession to control 4 decks and i don't use the xfader - i just use the volume faders. also i use sync, playing electro and house so i'm not adjusting the pitch too often.

i'm trying out a mapping where i use the x-fader to contol the pitch of the master/focus deck. so when they're all synced, i can adjust the tempo of all decks for a new track that is faster or slower. hope this makes sense so far.

then i set one of my headphone cue buttons on the xsession to tab through decks selecting master/focus. with the tempo % at 35, i can adjust the tempo for effect and slow a 120 bpm track to 100 or so and then bring in a new track that is 100 bpm.

as i write this i'm thinking i don't even need to have a button to tab through master/focus. if they are all synced, i could adjust one and they'll all change.

is there a way to control the pitch of the master deck? am i looking at finally learning how to do a modifier to have that kind of control?

anyone else use the x-fader for an alternate control purpose that is super useful?

[pilmat]

Why not use the master clock? You can assign that to the X-fader.

Phil.

[basspenetrator]

i assigned my x-fader on the vci to the pan of the focused deck when pressing the shift key (M7). don't use it much, cause i tend to forget about it

[deco]

Pilmat - i tried that but it didn't seem to work quite right. i'll give it another shot. if i do that - all synced decks will follow that bpm?

also, i'll need to select main not auto in the master clock section right?
thanks for the speedy response guys

[minimal]

i assigned my x-fader on the vci to the pan of the focused deck when pressing the shift key (M7). don't use it much, cause i tend to forget about it

Good idea! I'm on it...

[basspenetrator]

Good idea! I'm on it...

also i mapped shift + snap to reset the pan of the focused deck, so i dont have to worry about gettin the x fader right in the middle in order to have a balanced output...