M-AUDIO X-SESSION PRO layouts
M-AUDIO X-SESSION PRO layouts Posted on: 29.04.2008 by Thisun Manuranga Hello All,The X-Session Pro seems to be a great starting-off MIDI Controller, extremely light and configurable. I was wondering what other users of this device have done to set-it up for use with Traktor. I am still experimenting but seem to have settled on: Top Knobs and Faders - keeping the far-left-hand colum for effects (knobs only), the middle two columns as my normal A-B channels (decks 1 & 2), and the far-right-hand column as a bonus channel C (deck 3). The Crossfader - Using this as a normal cross fader (ie not using it :P Play/Pause Button and the one next to it for loops. Not using the two keys above it. I use the T2 L/H Filter and the FX Layout for the far-left-hand column i have is top knob = Amount, middle knob = Hi, Bottom knob = Low. I am interested as to what other configurations have been made. murat | |
| DJ Anand Kumar 15.08.2008 |
Originally Posted by Fatlimey
I'm going to post in a new thread because I'm having all sorts of issues. Hope someone can help. I'm at my wits end. |
| cala mar 14.08.2008 |
Originally Posted by Trial
Then the plastic knobs/faders can be levered off. Be gentle with them but they should come off fairly easily. I was afraid of breaking it but once you get one off you'll realise the amount of force it takes. the top and bottom case parts should come apart fairly easy now. |
| Javier Apreza 13.08.2008 |
Originally Posted by Wuz
Thanks, I've been dying to get inside. HOW do you disassemble it? I can't figure it out. |
| robert chanda 12.08.2008 |
Originally Posted by Sunshine
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| robert chanda 12.08.2008 |
Originally Posted by Sunshine
Check it out by adding a "key" panel to the top line of controls (right click on an empty spot on the panel bar and select "Key"). You should be able to see the knob rotate as you move the slider. If not, I screwed up somewhere. |
| robert chanda 21.07.2008 |
Originally Posted by Wuz
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| DJ Anand Kumar 15.08.2008 |
Originally Posted by Fatlimey
I'm going to post in a new thread because I'm having all sorts of issues. Hope someone can help. I'm at my wits end. |
| cala mar 14.08.2008 |
Originally Posted by Trial
Then the plastic knobs/faders can be levered off. Be gentle with them but they should come off fairly easily. I was afraid of breaking it but once you get one off you'll realise the amount of force it takes. the top and bottom case parts should come apart fairly easy now. |
| DiscJoker aka GP 13.08.2008 | i want to repaint my xsession how would i go about doing that. and also put some new knobs on there. also can the faders come off would love to put new volume fader knobs on there to cause my right channel fader is bent from gigs |
| Javier Apreza 13.08.2008 |
Originally Posted by Wuz
Thanks, I've been dying to get inside. HOW do you disassemble it? I can't figure it out. |
| robert chanda 12.08.2008 |
Originally Posted by Sunshine
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| DJ Anand Kumar 12.08.2008 | The sliders move and zilch happens. I'm waiting with anticipation for my presonus firebox to arrive any moment today and I'll set things up, then try your kind suggestions. Thank you -- and by the way, you have a calming zen like manner that comes across in your posts. If only you could be right beside me to influence my lack of knowledge. I'll keep you posted. Warmly... |
| robert chanda 12.08.2008 |
Originally Posted by Sunshine
Check it out by adding a "key" panel to the top line of controls (right click on an empty spot on the panel bar and select "Key"). You should be able to see the knob rotate as you move the slider. If not, I screwed up somewhere. |
| DJ Anand Kumar 12.08.2008 | Hello FatLimey! I downloaded and installed your tks for the xsession pro, but the pitch sliders don't work. Please help! |
| robert chanda 21.07.2008 |
Originally Posted by Wuz
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| gilbert hatem 21.07.2008 | If I would have known I would have taken pics. I had to fix my board about 2 weeks ago. Sorry... too slow. |
| Xavier Emanuels 21.07.2008 | Nice work on the photos Wuz i have been dieing to see the guts |
| Random X 21.07.2008 | Nice 1. I believe you're one of the first that is actually showing the XSPs innards, cheers! |
| cala mar 21.07.2008 | heres some somewhat crappy phone camera pics of a disected x-session pro for potential modders. |
| Rich Pangilinan 25.06.2008 | Okay it's been a little bit but I've finally had a chance to sit down and MIDI out. I downloaded a copy of MIDIMonitor so I could see what was going on and for the most part I can't see why anything would be a problem both of them are running on CH1 and are sending different signals all together. Tried to map them in traktor once again the other controller is non responsive. So decided to do a little test and plugged them in and ran them in ableton and both were mapped in seconds but still no dice in traktor. So any ideas of whats going on? I'm starting to believe it can't be done but I'm really hoping some one will prove me wrong. |
| Random X 13.06.2008 | In this article I found these two for mac: - MidiPipe, http://homepage.mac.com/nicowald/SubtleSoft/ - MIDI Monitor, http://www.snoize.com/MIDIMonitor/ Hope these can be of use? |
| Rich Pangilinan 12.06.2008 | MIDIyoke looks more like what I need but still on windows... The thing that's bothering me is that I know it can be done and maybe I'm on the right track I found this post in the NI user community
(2nd to last post) http://www.native-instruments.com/fo...t=43619&page=5 |
| Random X 12.06.2008 | Wasn't that something like MIDIyoke? (Too much alcohol plays tricks on my memory. :P ) |
| Rich Pangilinan 12.06.2008 |
Originally Posted by Fatlimey
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| Random X 12.06.2008 | MMmm... keeping an eye out now.... (still believeing of adding an x session pro. ) |
| robert chanda 12.06.2008 |
Originally Posted by JamesFrick
Install MIDI-OX, enable the MIDI devices as inputs and try tweaking knobs to see that they're sending what you believe they're sending, and that the don't interfere with each other. Report back what you find. http://www.midiox.com/ |
| Rich Pangilinan 11.06.2008 |
Originally Posted by kofm
I'm doing something kind of similar... and having some extreme problems. I'm attempting to use to XSP's together to control all 4 decks the problem I'm having is that they are hooked up to a usb hub which is plugged into my computer. I've tried switching everything around in enigma and nothing happened, the advice I got from m-audio was totally bunk, so now I'm pretty much right back where I started. From my understanding the problem I'm having is that my XSP's are sending the same signal out (maybe I'm wrong, before I thought I could just plug in anything and map it.) I can see them both in Traktor but they have the same IN and OUT. Is there anyway I can fix this? Did I do something wrong in enigma maybe? |
| Adil Laresh 11.06.2008 |
Originally Posted by The Duelist
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| cala mar 11.06.2008 |
Originally Posted by kofm
For future reference to program the midi channel on the X-Session Pro: 1. Install Enigma Version 1.2 followed by the X-Session Pro updater (Windows XP Links) 2. Connect and turn on the XSP, Run Enigma. 3. Under "Devices and Files" window (top left) select the X-Session Pro (with the red orb) then in the "Presets" window (bottom left) select preset number 8 (Right CUE Button) 4. In the bottom left of Enigma there is a button to switch between graphic view and list view, switch it to list view. 5. Now you should see all the controls on the unit listed in the main window. By double clicking the values in the "Ch" (Channel) column you can change the value from '0' to '2' (to set the controller to channel 2) for every control on the XSP. 6. once you have changed every control to channel 2 click on the "Send the Current Bank to the Device" button (third button above the "Devices and Files" window. 7. Once it has finished sending the new values to the controller (should only pop up for a second or two) you need to recall these settings from the controller otherwise it will forget them when you turn it off. To recall the settings you just sent you need to press the "A" button on the back of the XSP (i recommend a 3.5mm headphone jack ) and within 3 seconds of pressing this button press the right cue button on the unit: You can now switch off the XSP, exit enigma and cancel any message it has about saving the configuration. When you turn your XSP on again it will now be sending its midi commands over channel 2 - Traktor's midi learn should report this aswell, if it doesn't you did something wrong or i missed something in this guide. Hopefully this is really easy to understand (short of posting a heap of screenshots) Good Luck! |
| Greg Kutnar 11.06.2008 | i added an MPD24 to my Xsession and it's working very good for me |
| Random X 03.06.2008 |
Originally Posted by BentoSan
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| João Ferreira 03.06.2008 |
Originally Posted by Wuz
I've a BCD 2000 and X-Session Pro, but some of the X-Session MIDI signals are the same of BCD's. How can i change the settings of X-Session Pro to send MIDI signals to channel 2? I tried with Enigma, but it doesn't seem to work. Should Enigma remain open when Traktor is running? (I use cycokraut solution to work in Traktor with BCD2000) |
| Greg Kutnar 03.06.2008 | hi guys, this is my first post. I'm using the xsession pro as my main tool - I guess i would say I'm semi-pro in that i make about 50% of my income from playing at the moment, maybe a bit less : ) when the xsession came it was what i was looking for but now it seems there's a whole slew of other devices on the market that could do the same and more. Basically i wanted DJ mixer functions, FX control and the ability to start and stop the decks, but don't need the jog wheels that most controllers have. I'm using: top four pots on each side control FX parameters low is still low used for kills pot 3 on the left is phones mix pot 3 on the right is phones volume cue select, pitch faders, start stop and loop are all as intended. volumes control deck gains small lower left button is sync small lower right button is FX select I might get a Kenton killamix to add a few more pots and buttons, altho i don't like the price. |
| Xavier Emanuels 03.06.2008 | Can someone please show some money shots of the guts of the X-Session ? |
| cala mar 03.06.2008 | Just received my X-Session Pro today and extremely happy with it, running it alongside a BCD3000 at the moment, checkout the attached image to see what i have mapped - Many thanks to Ean for loop end tip!!! Had to program the X-Session to send on midi channel 2 with enigma to avoid conflicts with BCD buttons. |
| Thisun Manuranga 24.05.2008 | hey 4nT1 didn't see your whole message before - i'm glad you like the stickers will put another photo when it is finished... one day. I am currently based in London |
| Mister Minsk 01.05.2008 |
Originally Posted by 4nT1
The Q Control Is The Main Difference Between A Resonant Filter & A Normal Filter. A Resonant Filter Is Used To Generate High Pitched 'Acid' Sounds. Just Play Around With The Resonance(Q) & Cutoff Controls. You Should Easily Be Able To Hear The Effect This Is Having. Hope This Helps The Duelist |
| Random X 01.05.2008 |
Originally Posted by Fatlimey
(I mean, if it is workable) |
| Adil Laresh 01.05.2008 | i still dont quite understand the functionality of the Q in the filters... also I quite like the l/h filter rather then 2 seperate low and hi.. perhaps this is just me.. any comments.. |
| robert chanda 30.04.2008 | Here's a tip: There's one interesting thing about the Cue/Play function: it only activates when the key is released (KeyUp message). That means if you also map something to that key that works while the key is held down, *cough*MIDI-page-select*cough*, you can get a whole page of different actions for every other control on the device active only while you hold down the play/cue key. The same goes for the loop-enable or headphone-cue keys (is that true? need to check that last one). Its a crafty way to get a lot more out of the device - I haven't added it to my TKS yet but it's on the cards when I have an evening. |
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