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    Default Allen & Heath Xone:K2 Traktor Mapping

    I posted this in another thread...but I figure that it probably belongs here...

    For those that are interested...I have a basic mapping in place for the K2. Everything is divided along vertical strips...one for each Deck C,A,B,D order.

    Top encoders are for gain..push for channel monitor. Rotary pots and their buttons for EQs and EQ Kills, Line faders are self explanatory.

    I have only the bottom set of buttons set to use layers
    Layer 1: turn on FX units 1-4 for each deck
    Layer 2: Play, Cue, Sync, load selected track to deck
    Layer 3: Hotcues 1-4 for each deck

    bottom encoders: left encoder scrolls through track list, push button loads and plays track in preview player, right encoder seeks through track playing in the preview player

    Button on bottom right is SHIFT


    Here is the mapping for anyone that is interested. It may not be perfect as I have not had too much time to play with it yet.
    K2-Mapping-Image.jpg
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    Traktor: Kontrol X1, Kontrol F1, DN-MC3000, DN-X1700
    Ableton: Launchpad, nanoKontrol2, LPK-25, BCR2000

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    Hi DirtyNerd. I love your mapping for the xone k2 I find it very useful. i would like to suggest a modified version of it if you'd allow me.
    We can keep the same mappings for the bottom switches and for the two middle rows of knobs and faders (currently assigned to deck A&B).
    On the other hand it could be useful to map the outer 2 rows of knobs and faders (the ones currently assigned to deck C&D) as a simulation of the FX sections of the traktor x1 controller so that :
    -the fader would be dry/wet
    -the top knob could be the replica of the LOOP one on the traktorx1 so that you can select and modify the lenght of the loop,
    -the other 3 knobs and switches underneath them replicating exactly the same tasks as in the traktor x1 controller (Fx section)

    With this modification one could easily use the xone k2 as a mixer fro 2 channels and control the effects at the same time for smaller gigs without needing any other device.
    I am not quite confident in mapping so I was wondering if you could help me with this idea.
    Ciao!

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    Excelent mapping man! I was actually looking for something like this when downloaded de a&h traktor mappings and i didnt like the ones from mix architekt or mark eg...

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    Quote Originally Posted by frik81 View Post
    Hi DirtyNerd. I love your mapping for the xone k2 I find it very useful. i would like to suggest a modified version of it if you'd allow me.
    We can keep the same mappings for the bottom switches and for the two middle rows of knobs and faders (currently assigned to deck A&B).
    On the other hand it could be useful to map the outer 2 rows of knobs and faders (the ones currently assigned to deck C&D) as a simulation of the FX sections of the traktor x1 controller so that :
    -the fader would be dry/wet
    -the top knob could be the replica of the LOOP one on the traktorx1 so that you can select and modify the lenght of the loop,
    -the other 3 knobs and switches underneath them replicating exactly the same tasks as in the traktor x1 controller (Fx section)

    With this modification one could easily use the xone k2 as a mixer fro 2 channels and control the effects at the same time for smaller gigs without needing any other device.
    I am not quite confident in mapping so I was wondering if you could help me with this idea.
    Ciao!
    Great map dirtynerd but I too like the idea of this version that frik has mentioned. If this: could also be incorporated in to the 2 central decks I think it would be an ideal portable setup for smaller gigs

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    Hey...I finally put together a couple more mappings...here is one for 2 Decks + 2 FX units all on one layer and here is one reworked for 4 decks plus 4 FX units that uses the latching layers

    I took ideas from several people and came up with these revised mappings...let me know what you think.
    Xone-K2-2Deck-2FX.jpgK2-Mapping-4Deck-4FX.jpg
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    Traktor: Kontrol X1, Kontrol F1, DN-MC3000, DN-X1700
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    Quote Originally Posted by DirtyNerd View Post
    Hey...I finally put together a couple more mappings...here is one for 2 Decks + 2 FX units all on one layer and here is one reworked for 4 decks plus 4 FX units that uses the latching layers

    I took ideas from several people and came up with these revised mappings...let me know what you think.
    Xone-K2-2Deck-2FX.jpgK2-Mapping-4Deck-4FX.jpg
    I made some fixes to the 2 Deck mapping and added support for hotcues 1-8 for decks A & B on a separate layer
    2 Decks + 2 FX units K2 Mapping
    Traktor: Kontrol X1, Kontrol F1, DN-MC3000, DN-X1700
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    I've made 3 different mappings for the K2 with different configurations 2 decks vs. 4 decks. FX Unit control for 4 FX units, EQs, hotcues etc, but I am still searching for a setup that I like.

    I don't really like switching layers...it complicates my workflow. Doing so every rare once in a while is ok...but I don't like to have to do that as part of my workflow....it makes certain actions where you want to do two things at once basically impossible if they are on different layers.

    I have a NI Kontrol X1 that I like. It handles 2 FX units, plus transport etc. for 2 decks, and hotcues (yes on a different layer, but that is ok for me.) I want a setup where I can use the K2 and X1 in harmony...I don't want to have a lot of duplicate functionality.

    So I'm thinking that for me, the K2 would be great for internal mixing plus hotcues so that I don't have to switch layers on the X1:

    K2 middle knobs would be used for EQs on decks A & B, outer strip of knobs for Filter and Key/Key Lock and maybe Pan for Decks A & B

    K2 middle faders would be used for line faders deck A & B, outer faders for pitch faders decks A&B.

    The 4X4 matrix could then be used for hotcues 1-8 for decks A&B

    I am thinking of something like this:


    The Kontrol X1 would then be used just like it is stock configuration (which I like BTW)

    ok...enough rambling...

    Anyone out there have any thoughts?
    Traktor: Kontrol X1, Kontrol F1, DN-MC3000, DN-X1700
    Ableton: Launchpad, nanoKontrol2, LPK-25, BCR2000

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    Got my K2 today and your 2 deck mapping looks great, so i'm gonna try it one of these days
    Let you know how it works for me

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    Hello DirtyNerd,
    My question will certainly sound either silly or stupid.
    I am just beginning in djing and I have traktor pro 2.5 and I just bought the Xone K2.
    After having plugged the Xone K2, I simply imported the tsi file you provided with 4 decks.
    Some buttons function but some others no (example the high/mid/low kill button, sync...), I have only few lights on and I do not know how to change the layers to be in amber or green mode.
    Is there something I missed (like touching something to put your configuration on) or is there a problem with my xone ?
    Thanks

    I took ideas from several people and came up with these revised mappings...let me know what you think.
    Xone-K2-2Deck-2FX.jpgK2-Mapping-4Deck-4FX.jpg[/QUOTE]

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    Quote Originally Posted by leregaleur View Post
    Hello DirtyNerd,
    ...I have only few lights on and I do not know how to change the layers to be in amber or green mode.
    Is there something I missed (like touching something to put your configuration on) or is there a problem with my xone ?
    Thanks
    You have to enable the latching layers. Look in the manual for the K2. You have to hold a button down (can't rememeber the name) while you plug in the USB cable and then go through the steps to enable the layers as described in the manual. The 4-deck mapping you downloaded requires layers enabled for all the controls.

    hope that helps.
    Traktor: Kontrol X1, Kontrol F1, DN-MC3000, DN-X1700
    Ableton: Launchpad, nanoKontrol2, LPK-25, BCR2000

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