Reply to BPM problems when using the 'Sampler'

I'm sure other users have had this problem, with the answer on this Forum somewhere... But, let me give my version and fix...

The bpm of a deck when using the 'Sampler' on the MidiFighter, can become out of whack. Actually, I have this same problem using the 'Sampler' or other BPM based effects with the VCI-100 v3 mapping.

BUT, this doesn't seem to be the fault of the controller or mapping. It seems to be the fault of Tractor's Auto BPM detection when you start to mess with your sample.

IF your master is the deck with the BPM effect (like the sampler) and you have stopped regular playback so that the effect is all that is playing, then the BPM can start to get confused as you start to mess with other controls, especially those related to the timing. It seems fine on it's own, it's really when you start going at it with other stuff that things fall apart.

To fix this, you either need to switch over the Master BPM to manual, or leave a loop running on your Master Deck with a proper beat grid.


Last thing I want to say that the MidiFighter together with the new VCI-100 v3 mapping is awesome! Great job on such a big mapping that works so well with so many amazing features. I'm sure the guys at Traktor never thought some of this was possible. Plus, kudos to Traktor for creating a software platform that allows people to seriously mess with mappings.



cool,
dangerboy