Hey all, just signed up and this is my first post I’m a newbie to say the least, so please forgive my questions if they seem a little stupid…
I recently purchased the Mixtrack Pro from a store in the U.S, which come with Virtual DJ LE. Since, I have begun using Traktor Pro 2 and have the controller working pretty well… my only downfall is I believe my hot cue buttons are working as an EQ kill, killing either high, mid or low EQ settings. I would love to use these as hot cue points again, like i did in Virtual DJ. Can anyone tell me how to remap them to do this for Traktor? And if i do remap them to do this, will it change the mappings for Virtual DJ also?
Also, when I use the Mixtrack Pro with Virtual DJ, a lot of keys light up if they are in use or ready to use… eg the play button may flash if the track is paused. When I’m using Traktor Pro, the buttons only light up when actually active, paused does nothing (which makes it harder to use in dark situations).
All other parts work with the program very well.
So basically I’d like to know how to remap the controller with these two things in mind. I have looked at the controller manager, but i have no idea how to change it or what to change it to so i can have it the way i it should work.
firstly, nothing you change in traktor will affect Virtual DJ. The messages sent by the controller stay the same. For starters, I recommend you have a look at some of the custom mappings available here:
see if there’s one you like. In terms of custom mappings, the Traktor Bible is fantastic as a guide, but if you don’t want to buy that, start with midi mapping for bums, which is free:
Hey, well you’re on the same pool like many mixtrack owners whether is pro or standard. The mapping for VDJ is actually really good and I like it better than the default Mapping for Traktor, especially the LEDS. There are two different files so it won’t affect which mapping you customized.
I started using VDJ, and I still use it for videomixing purposes. So, before I did my own mapping on Traktor 2, I spent a lot of time in the forum trying different mappings and reading a lot about Midi mapping and yeah, “Mapping for Bums” would be your daily reading for a while. It took me a while to get the Mixtrack do what I wanted it to do, especially when I was influenced by the wonderful things that Ean Golden did with the VCI-100. My mapping is far from getting there but it does what I need it to do.
My issue is with the LEDs, they don’t light up the way I want to, but I think is just a matter of keep working on it.
Now, you might want to start with THE LIST! THE LIST - All User-Mappings of DJTT(server) and play around with some mappings that other members already have done! Chances are that you might find something useful here before you do into a crazy Midi journey.
Thats why i’d still like to use VDJ also. But gota get better at standard mp3’s first. Thanks for your thaughts fullenglishpint and aGhost. I’ll check out those threads and see how i go.
I seem to find myself in a similiar situation. I’ve recently converted to Traktor Pro from Virtual DJ, and am in the process of remapping my Mixtrack Pro to Traktor.
Two little things are bothering me in regards to the re-map.
The major one is the operation of the jog wheels. I’m keen to get them functioning similiar to the way they work in VDJ, ie when in scratch mode, they scratch as per normal when pressed, but pitchbend/tempo shift when spun from the side.
I can get the pitchbend working fine in “CDJ” mode, and the scratch works fine in “Scratch” mode, however i cant get the jogs to tempo bend in scratch mode. The way i’ve attempted to things so far is:
Tempo Bend to encoder when “scratch” modifier active.
However, it either runs +/-1.5% pitch (no neutral) no matter what encoding type i use, or relative/direct modes etc. I think ive tried every combination, yet nothing seems to work
Jezalenko thats also something i’d like also! I basically want mine to work the exact way it does with VDJ. Then when I learn how to map, I’ll make the few little alterations myself. Hopefully someone can help us
I remember getting frustrated with that issue. I think I actually didn’t use a modifier to map the notes of the jog wheels, but when I got it working my computer fried and I lost my mapping. I don’t know if in any of the other mappings around the forum there’s one that works that way. If life is not too crazy I’ll spend some time working on that this weekend.
Cheers mates!
is there any way someone can post up just how to get the LED’S to work in traktor?
I would like to do this to my mixtrack but I dont completely understand the bible for bums!!
That is quite a request! There has been a great deal of articles, threads and mappings around DJTT that talk about LEDs. I think Midi for Bums does a pretty good job…Also on the blog there are a couple artciles…I was just looking at this…How to Map LEDs in Traktor - DJ TechTools
Now, there is not a easy answer to LEDs, since different controllers have different parameters and firmware, so what might work for one controller won’t necessarily apply to others. Best advice…do your reading and keep working on that trial and error is what this is all about!
Ok guys, so I got the jog wheels working on a pitch bend mode -a la- VDJ, but this solution may or may not apply to your Mixtrack mapping depending on a few factors such as custom mappings or Traktor version. My mapping has been customized but it is based on the default Mixtrack mapping, if yours is as well, I think this might work. Ok, I will try to explain as clear as I can, so:
Create an “in” for Tempo Bend (Steepless) Follow the picture for the values
Make sure your type of controller is selected as “encoder”
Do not add a modifier
The tempo bend will only work once the scratch “on” button is enabled in the Mixtrack, otherwise it wont.
I’ve realised that if something isnt working the way you want it to, try a different command!!! There are so many commands in Traktor that you may have to simply experiment with which one does want to want.
So now I’ve managed to fix those pesky jogwheels, fix up the auto-loop function, and change my hot-cues to trigger the sample deck, complete with LEDs active for when the sample is playing! Now, what shall I do with the near useless pitchbend buttons? Sample volume control?
Hey guys, I’m just wondering if having more than one map for the Mixtrack in preferences under devices is okay? I’m reading through Mapping for Bums and have begun making a brand new map from scratch just to learn how to do it. But it seems the standard Mixtrack map still works, so i cant really see what i have done… if you get me? Should I delete the standard map? Or only have one map in there for one controller? I’m thinking if i do this, I’ll learn how to edit the standard one to my liking… I love this forum, everybody is great
thanks. I figured it might be a big request but, I will get the lights to work I will continue to read the bible for bums.
(love the name of the book)
got one more small request.
Can someone post the mapping to get the improved browser function that TGUNN897 is using in his TSI file.
thanks in advance.
I’m a newbie to say the least, so please forgive my questions if they seem a little stupid…
