So I’ve been planning incorporating two game pads in addition to my VCI-100 to help me control Traktor. I’ve already got them both configured in Rejoice running through Midiyoke but I’m short on ideas on what to use them for. The pads I got are these:
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The first is a regular PS2 pad and as such has a total of 12 buttons and up to 4 axis (or 2 axis and a digital directional pad).
The second one is a mini-arcade pad that has 12 buttons and a digital directional pad.
Things I’ve come up with:
-Use the axi on the regular PS2 to control smart EQ or FX (or both).
-Use the buttons on the mini-arcade to juggle cues.
-Aaaand that’s about it ):
So as you can see I have a lot of new controls but don’t actually know what to do with them, so any help is appreciated!
I love using gamepads as controllers. I use the analog joysticks to control two effects knobs at once. I also use the the top buttons to control 2 more FX knobs. The ABXY buttons then toggle the effects. Lastly I use the d-pad to toggle the FX channels on the decks.
I have had problems with Rejoice crashing, and I use either Joy2MIDI or GlovePIE 0.29
How do you connect the PS2 to USB? I have found it easy to convert Xbox controllers to USB with just some simple soldering.
Well, it won’t be as good as true MIDI. Typically, gamepads use 8 bit resolution @ 100Hz. Flight joysticks are slightly more sensitive. IMHO good enough for live play, but probably bad substitute in your studio.
Could you use a DDR pad almost like footpedals? Heck, I like dancing alot too and using the DDR dance pad to move around (not sure what for) all while mixing would be hella fun.
I actually did this at a house party once. I had beat jumping and fx-on on the pad. I end up unplugging it because I was to drunk and kept making the song studder (beatmasher). I’m sure there can be better ways of doing it though.
