Question : is it possible to change a fader for a rotary pot on a midi controller ?
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Question : is it possible to change a fader for a rotary pot on a midi controller ? Posted on: 19.12.2012 by Vania Tooma Hi everybody. It's my first post here. First, I must say that I have just discovered DJTT some weeks ago and I am totally crazy about it. As a dj for 20 years, I want to create my own mixer. First, I wanted it to be "audio" but now, with your website and Traktor, I believe it can be "midi" So, I thought that I can modify (to create my first mixer) an existing midi controller, and the question is : can i replace the classic faders with rotary pots (I use to play on rotary mixers) ? I believe that there is maybe a trouble with ohms ? Let me know. ThxXXX And keep on making this site so interesting ! Julien | |
| Vania Tooma 10.01.2013 | Hi oneapemob ! I just bought a NanoKontrol 2. Yes it's cheap (45 |
| Vania Tooma 10.01.2013 | Hi oneapemob ! I just bought a NanoKontrol 2. Yes it's cheap (45 |
| Vania Tooma 10.01.2013 | Hi oneapemob ! I just bought a NanoKontrol 2. Yes it's cheap (45 |
| Vania Tooma 10.01.2013 | Hi oneapemob ! I just bought a NanoKontrol 2. Yes it's cheap (45 |
| Vania Tooma 11.01.2013 | thxxx for this info, I didnt know that. Traktor is incredible with all these parameters... Definitely, Serato should do the same ! I let know about my adventures Julien
Originally Posted by oneapemob
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| Vania Tooma 10.01.2013 | Hi oneapemob ! I just bought a NanoKontrol 2. Yes it's cheap (45 |
| Vania Tooma 20.12.2012 | Attachment 14338 |
| Vania Tooma 20.12.2012 | Thx for the info, I will give up the nanoKontrol, and maybe focus more on the Behringer BCR2000. The Behringer has enough controls for my desire Let's get lucky, I hope the Behringer is easy to modify... And no need to replace linear faders...
Originally Posted by boarderbas
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| Vania Tooma 20.12.2012 | Thank you Borderbas for your additional advices. My idea is to buy for example a Korg NanoKontrol 2 and just use the PCB. I want to unsolder all the pots and buttons to use everything in a new case (and re-solder everything with cables). So I can have all the space I need My base would be a Behringer controller : http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/BCR2000.aspx What do you believe about it ? Julien
Originally Posted by boarderbas
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| Vania Tooma 19.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by Sample Seven
still clear !!! THXXX Julien |
| Julius Schoenhofer 19.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by julienferment
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| Vania Tooma 19.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by Sample Seven
So I guess I just have to unsolder the original linear fader and then solder the rotary fader (the two use 3 points ?) ? Thxxx Julien |
| Vania Tooma 19.12.2012 | Hi everybody. It's my first post here. First, I must say that I have just discovered DJTT some weeks ago and I am totally crazy about it. As a dj for 20 years, I want to create my own mixer. First, I wanted it to be "audio" but now, with your website and Traktor, I believe it can be "midi" So, I thought that I can modify (to create my first mixer) an existing midi controller, and the question is : can i replace the classic faders with rotary pots (I use to play on rotary mixers) ? I believe that there is maybe a trouble with ohms ? Let me know. ThxXXX And keep on making this site so interesting ! Julien |
| Vania Tooma 17.01.2013 | Update : I unsoldered the rotary pots of the Nanokontrol 2 -> these are 5K pots and not 10k pots. So everything is fine with my new pots. I let you know as soon as all my pots are soldered. Actually I soldered one to test, and everything is fine. |
| Vania Tooma 11.01.2013 | thxxx for this info, I didnt know that. Traktor is incredible with all these parameters... Definitely, Serato should do the same ! I let know about my adventures Julien
Originally Posted by oneapemob
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| Bertie Metro 10.01.2013 | You'll have the possibility to go around (more or less) the fact that the value gets to 100 (or 127 in midi) before the top by using the mapping options in traktor. Usually the important thing is to have some linear pots (not audio), because of the voltage curve. |
| Vania Tooma 10.01.2013 | Hi oneapemob ! I just bought a NanoKontrol 2. Yes it's cheap (45 |
| Kellie Myrum 24.12.2012 | Used BCD200 is same cheap, have more controls, audio interface and same easy |
| Shay Wyche 25.12.2012 | Have a look at buying an M-Audio Session pro, I've used one successfully before and so have many others. If you can get your hands on a second hand one you'd be laughing. http://www.google.co.uk/products/cat...ed=0CFUQ8wIwAA |
| Vania Tooma 24.12.2012 | hello oneapemob, thank you for your detailed reply. You are right, the BCR doesnt have the normal pots I need. So, I give it up. Now, I believe the best way for my project would be starting from scratch. The problem is I am a true newbie (but not stupid), so it will be a long quest. There are many USB card with Midi. Many people talk about Arduino. Is it a not-so-difficult way for a newbie to make his own midi USB controller ? what do you believe about it ? Regards Julien |
| Bertie Metro 20.12.2012 | I would suggest against the bcr. Here's why : The bcr is a great controller, but most of it's controls are encoders, not normal potentiometers, they will react differently, and it might possibly be a pain in the ass. As well as having small solder point too, the same as the nano (more or less). The nano (mk2) is a good idea, but you will need some soldering (actually desoldering) skills, because it's true that all the components are small. However, bang for the buck wise, it has a lot of controls, potentiometers (10k very common), buttons, and leds. Plus it comes with an editor that can save you time, and keeps the set up (once done) in the nano's memory. Plus it you f'''k it up, it's a 50 eur. piece of equipement. check this : http://community .djranking s.com/showthread.php?t=31295 http://posterous.com/getfile/files.p...scaled.500.jpg http://cmpercussion.blogspot.com.es/...nokontrol.html http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/9...6121005531.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rFvELThdvz...-27-52-163.jpg The hardest part in all this is : the case, the case design, and sourcing good quality components. |
| Vania Tooma 20.12.2012 | Attachment 14338 |
| Vania Tooma 20.12.2012 | Thx for the info, I will give up the nanoKontrol, and maybe focus more on the Behringer BCR2000. The Behringer has enough controls for my desire Let's get lucky, I hope the Behringer is easy to modify... And no need to replace linear faders...
Originally Posted by boarderbas
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| Evia Nitch 20.12.2012 | Serach the community ! The nanokontrol is VERY hard to use in this way! |
| Vania Tooma 20.12.2012 | Thank you Borderbas for your additional advices. My idea is to buy for example a Korg NanoKontrol 2 and just use the PCB. I want to unsolder all the pots and buttons to use everything in a new case (and re-solder everything with cables). So I can have all the space I need My base would be a Behringer controller : http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/BCR2000.aspx What do you believe about it ? Julien
Originally Posted by boarderbas
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| Evia Nitch 20.12.2012 | Well.... Assuming the controller in mind uses a regular linear fader (variable resistance) you can swap it for the same value rotary. It can either be 3 or 6 connections, depending if the circuit uses a mono or stereo fader. But there are controllers that use different systems. But that's rare. Measure the resistance of the fader and buy a similar rotary. Beware of the space. A lot of faders are very low-profile, so the pcb is relativerly near to the faceplate. That could make it hard to fit a rotary. |
| Vania Tooma 19.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by Sample Seven
still clear !!! THXXX Julien |
| Julius Schoenhofer 19.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by julienferment
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| Vania Tooma 19.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by Sample Seven
So I guess I just have to unsolder the original linear fader and then solder the rotary fader (the two use 3 points ?) ? Thxxx Julien |
| Julius Schoenhofer 19.12.2012 | Yes. |
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