TouchOSC iPad layout for Traktor Pro/Pro 2 - CDJ-1000 inspired
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    Default TouchOSC iPad layout for Traktor Pro/Pro 2 - CDJ-1000 inspired

    Hello all, thought I would share my latest creation, a 3-page TouchOSC layout emulating two CDJs and a mixer. This is a great mobile setup for parties, and I would love to see someone make use of it with multiple iPads even.



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    Required Software:
    Traktor Pro / Traktor Pro 2
    OSCulator (OS X) / PureData (Win) - Note: I didn't map it for PureData
    TouchOSC (iOS)

    Required Hardware:
    iPad / iPad 2
    Laptop (intended for Macbook / Macbook pro)

    Main Features:
    -Large Encoders (Jog Wheels) for smooth track control
    -6 hotcues - twice as many as a real CDJ, catering more to Traktor
    -3 TouchOSC Pages - Left Deck, Mixer, Right Deck
    -MIDI-Out mapped to volume (Both AFL & PFL for accurate levels)
    -MIDI-Out for filter levels, EQ levels, pitch faders and crossfader
    -Reset buttons for filters and EQ (including visual feedback of 'snapping' to 0)
    -Long faders for precise filter control
    -Sync button on decks
    -Jog mode button (toggles Snap)
    -Tempo Reset & Pitch Faders on deck pages as well as the mixer page for continuous control on a single iPad
    -Secondary encoders on mixer page to nudge tracks while EQing/Using FX

    Quick Diagram for the non-obvious controls:


    SETUP:
    1. Download the .zip containing the TouchOSC map, Traktor .tsi and OSCulator file.

    2. Sync TouchOSC Layout to your iPad using the TouchOSC Editor, it will display as "CDJ1000"

    3. Open Traktor, import the .tsi via the Controller Manager.

    4. From your Macbook, click the wireless icon and select "Create Network" - name it whatever you want, password is optional. Connect your iPad to this network (You may notice it takes a few extra seconds to connect, but it will, be patient)

    5. Open the OSCulator file, and once it is running open Traktor and make sure your midi routing is set correctly (Usually it just says Osculator-in and Osculator-out).

    6. Open TouchOSC, connect to your host (OSCulator will pop up in the TouchOSC menu with your computer's name) and make sure the green lights are firing in OSCulator, signaling a connection between TouchOSC and OSCulator. You should now be able to control Traktor with your iPad.

    PLEASE NOTE: I will not answer any questions about setting this up on a Windows laptop, it's not easy and it's not going to work as well, no matter what. Accept it.

    ALSO NOTE: I'm not going to offer support for this mapping unless it's an easy and valid question, I expect the users to have at least intermediate experience with this technology.

    Enjoy!
    Traktor Pro, Kontrol X1, Audio Kontrol 1, iPad running TouchOSC, Maschine, Macbook Pro.

    Using Traktor since it was "Traktor DJ Studio 2"

    pleasurewavemusic.com

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    Wow. Awesomeasaurus. Nice design Pleasurewave!

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    Wow this looks amazing and clean! Thanks for putting the time into making one of these. Tried making one myself but it seems to be a lot of work!

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    Quote Originally Posted by noeluk View Post
    Wow. Awesomeasaurus. Nice design Pleasurewave!
    Thanks! I plan on making some new ones as ideas progress.
    Last edited by Pleasurewave; 12-12-2011 at 06:20 PM. Reason: typo
    Traktor Pro, Kontrol X1, Audio Kontrol 1, iPad running TouchOSC, Maschine, Macbook Pro.

    Using Traktor since it was "Traktor DJ Studio 2"

    pleasurewavemusic.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by Croma View Post
    Wow this looks amazing and clean! Thanks for putting the time into making one of these. Tried making one myself but it seems to be a lot of work!
    Thanks! Yes it did take some dedication, a lot of repetitive MIDI assignment, and a lot of mapping - but I'd say it was worth the effort, it's very useful.
    Traktor Pro, Kontrol X1, Audio Kontrol 1, iPad running TouchOSC, Maschine, Macbook Pro.

    Using Traktor since it was "Traktor DJ Studio 2"

    pleasurewavemusic.com

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    hi thanks for the mapping it looks very cool , I have used touch osc before so know how to set it up . I have followed all the steps but when I use the iPad nothing on traktor works none of the controls operate anything on traktor , the midi setup sees the iPad and appears to be connected but the blue ctrl light doesn't light when the iPad is used.
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    Quote Originally Posted by neilmcm View Post
    hi thanks for the mapping it looks very cool , I have used touch osc before so know how to set it up . I have followed all the steps but when I use the iPad nothing on traktor works none of the controls operate anything on traktor , the midi setup sees the iPad and appears to be connected but the blue ctrl light doesn't light when the iPad is used.
    Sounds like you're using the Audio MIDI Setup option, I didn't set these controls to default MIDI, so they route OSC signals through OSCulator which then converts them to MIDI.

    If you'd like,you can open the TouchOSC layout file in the editor and change each control to MIDI, but keep in mind a total re-mapping will be needed within Traktor.
    Traktor Pro, Kontrol X1, Audio Kontrol 1, iPad running TouchOSC, Maschine, Macbook Pro.

    Using Traktor since it was "Traktor DJ Studio 2"

    pleasurewavemusic.com

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    Cool so I just download OSCulator and I should be up and running .

    cheers Neil
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    Downloaded OSCulator and it seems to connect but I still can't control traktor from the Ipad , the only thing I see is in tractor preferences are the OSCin is listed in the out port and OSCout is in the in port . When i have osculator open and i move something on the iPad it shows up on osculator but with a yellow square . thanks neil
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