Beatgridding with the Keyboard: This little mapping helps to get your tracks gridded and prepared while on the road. All actions can be performed with the keyboard. The ZIP file for this mapping contains the tsi file and a PDF with an overview of the shortcuts. Duo, Scratch Duo, Pro, Scratch Pro - Version 2.0.3: Downloads: 5200: 2 decks, no FX. 3 downloads: Kontrol S4 MK3 Soft Takeover Mode with Effect 1 & 2 For all 4 Decks in both single & group mode and with Global Play & Cue For Decks A & B 24 days ago.
Have you been DJing with Traktor using the standard mappings for a long time, and are thinking about customizing how you control your DJ software? There are an abundance of controllers available for Traktor, and it's easier than you think to get started and customize your own MIDI Mappings.
Traktor MIDI Mappings allow you to control every aspect of the software, and you can decide which keys or buttons control specific functions. Every DJ is an individual, and the way you control your software can be as unique as you are. Traktor gives you the freedom to personalize your mappings; a set of customized mappings may inspire you to create a new set, or simply make it easier for you to be a better DJ and performer.
Before you begin to to map controls, I highly recommend you save and backup your default device settings. This will ensure that you have a template to revert to, just in case you make an error.
Saving your Default Settings
Navigate to your Traktor Preferences, by clicking Traktor (in the upper left-hand corner) then Preferences.
Navigate to the Controller Manager Page:
Select the device you would like to save, (the default device that you usually use) and then select 'Export'. In the Select Categories to Export window, make sure Keyboard Mappings, Controller Mappings, and GUI Layout stay checked.
Click Ok, and then choose where you will save your .tsi file (.tsi is the file extension for a Traktor MIDI Mapping). I would recommend you save this backup file in the 'Settings' folder, which contains the 'Default' settings folder (this is where Traktor will automatically direct you to save the file). Name the file and save it.
Creating Your Own MIDI Mapping
We are going to begin to learn to create MIDI Mappings by modifying an existing device.
Return to the Preferences, navigate to the Controller Manager, and choose the device you would like to modify from the drop-down Menu. I have chosen to modify the Traktor Scratch 2 Default Mapping ' Generic Keyboard.
Scroll down through the Assignment Table, and you can see all of the cues that are assigned.
To create a new assignment, select:
'Add in', then scroll down to 'Mixer', and click 'Effect Unit One On'.
In the Device Mapping Section, Activate the 'Learn' button (it will turn yellow when you click it).
Press the 'M' key, which will map this function to the 'M' key on your keyboard.
Next, you need to double-check to see if the 'M' key has been already assigned to another function.
Scroll up through the other assignments. If you are using the Traktor Scratch 2 Default Mapping ' Generic Keyboard, you should notice that 'M' has been assigned to 'Play Primary' ' Sample Deck 4, Slot 3. If you don't think you'll be using this function, you can delete it by pressing the Delete key located below the Assignment Table. You can also assign this function to another key by clicking the 'Learn' key, and then pressing a different key on the keyboard. Make sure the new key you pick is not assigned to any other functions though!
Next, in the Mapping Details section, you need to choose the 'Interaction Mode'. Since you will want to toggle your FX on and off, choose 'Toggle' from the drop down menu.
To the right of 'Interaction Mode', you'll see the 'Assignment'. Choose 'Deck A' to assign 'Effect Unit One On' to Deck A.
Click Close on the bottom of the Preferences menu.
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Press the 'M' button on your keyboard. If you have successfully mapped the Effect Unit One On function, you should see FX 1 on Deck A light up when you press 'M'.
Congratulations, you have learned how to create MIDI mappings! Once you have mastered this skill set, you can apply your new knowledge and create a personalized MIDI Mapping from scratch, or simply continue to customize the Default Mappings.
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I’m gonna start surfing the web for this info but if anyone here has good suggestions, please let me know. I’m looking for an efficient way to map Tracktor on the keyboard. I remember reading somewhere here that Phil actually DJ’ed in public like this for a while. So, I know it can be done. I’m using the default one but I’m still learning what certain things do.
Things that puzzle me are:
1) That crossfader! Probably the most important thing i’m looking for. Something that directly switches from deck A to B and also a different setting that allows for a more gradual change.
2) FX units: Less is more in my case. I’ve messed around with most of them but only see myself using reverb, flanger, delay, and gater for the time being.That’s pretty much it for now. I’m actually gonna try mixing a set right now and see if I can think of any other functions I would consider important before searching online.
Hello Mike 🙂
I have found this image for you;
I Hope this is what you are looking for 🙂Hello Mike :);
The Post I just wrote for you is Probably ‘Not’ the Answer you want actually;
But; I have found a Full Tutorial on YouTube of How to set your Own Keyboard Mappings;
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pilotmike327, post: 3514 wrote: haha, awesomeness! thanks alot Emma.
I just finished going through two 30 min demo sessions with the Traktor demo (which I’m perfectly happy for the time being. I will buy it soon though!) The more I mix songs together, the more I fall in love with this!!!! Slowly but surely i’m learning my tracks inside and out and i’m starting to feel which ones go good together.
Current mood: 😀
This is Excellent Mike 🙂 🙂
It is that ‘Inner Feeling’ that DJ’ing Gives Us that we just Can’t Get Anywhere Else; that tells us whether this is ‘For Us Or Not’; and you have that ‘Feeling’; and this is All That Matters; Everything Else will come Naturally from now on 😎
Current Mood For You 😀Traktor has most of its commands mapped to the keyboard already. If you buy it, you’ll get a printout with all the key mapping. I thought I had a picture of what it looks like, but I can’t find it at the moment.
That said, you can re-map any key to an application function. It is not the most user-friendly mapping editor. Why Native Instruments hasn’t changed it yet, I’m not sure. They should though.
Peter (the DJ Podcast), post: 3624 wrote: It is not the most user-friendly mapping editor.
True, but have you seen VDJ’s mapping editor? They have their own scripting language to map stuff! At least Traktor gives you an easy drop down menu of commands.
jezalenko, post: 3628 wrote: True, but have you seen VDJ’s mapping editor? They have their own scripting language to map stuff! At least Traktor gives you an easy drop down menu of commands.
I haven’t looked at VirtualDJ, no. Why NI can’t make it like LIVE is beyond me. I want to click the control and move my controller. It should be that simple.
There’s two default keyboard mappings that installed along with Traktor. Check in the NI folder in documents for the tsi file and the pdf. To load these mappings go to the controller manager and select add. There’s also a couple on traktorbible.com
http://traktorbible.com/freaks/mappingview.aspx?id=231
http://traktorbible.com/freaks/mappingview.aspx?id=216Here’s some inspiration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tn9E0GvNNc&feature=player_embeddedChris Jennings, post: 3908 wrote:
Here’s some inspiration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tn9E0GvNNc&feature=player_embeddedEither this man is in a ‘Crew’; or he Doesn’t Want To Be Identified;
I think it is the Latter 🙂Those crazy German’s 😀
I know him pretty well via the internet, he’s a good guy. Side note, his best friend works for NI.
Chris Jennings, post: 4054 wrote: Those crazy German’s 😀
I know him pretty well via the internet, he’s a good guy. Side note, his best friend works for NI.
Many Apologies Chris;
I am just So Used to playing Grand Theft Auto 4 that when I see a person with the (I don’t even know what they call it)
over their Face; it just makes me think of the Gangs in the Game 😀No need to apologize, he would probably take it as a compliment. 😉
It’s called a bandana and the cholos in my neighborhood wear them proudly!! 😎
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