Reply to Z2, X1, F1, & MF3D Combination Mapping

Hi,

I just picked up a Z2, X1, F1, and MF3D after using one of the first VCI-100SE's. I've watched countless videos on how to control them separately, but the integration of them together is quite lacking--specifically the X1 & Z2.

The Z2 only has a Dry/Wet and Macro Effect knob for each channel, while the X1 obviously has a Dry/Wet & then three knobs for either 3 effects (group) or 3 parameters of 1 effect (single). Currently the Z2 & X1 'fight' over the first effect. I wanted to solve this by having the X1 on effects 1 & 2 and the Z2 on 3 and 4 (just used as 1 macro effect).

Also, I noticed that I the two other sets of big knobs for transport & looping are doubled on the Z2 (which uses only 1 transport knob with an 'A' & 'B' selection, but 2 loop knobs). Therefore, to avoid double usage, I thought I could assign those as macro effects knobs as well; however, they are endless knobs so I didn't believe this would work (any ideas on what else I could use them for?)

Overall I feel like my X1 is useless currently aside from a play button and two additional effects/each channel. I sold my DDJ-SX to get this as I assumed the integration of 3 NI products would be flawless, but I may have been wrong. Has anyone created a TSI mapping that addresses some of these questions of better integrates the X1 with the Z2 without doubling all the inputs?

I currently just have the F1 controlling the remix decks and know I can switch between 3 & 4. I originally thought that I was going to use the MF3D as the other remix deck, but after watching some videos I may assign THAT to control the effects that the X1 & Z2 aren't... I'm just a bit lost.

Thanks so much for everyone's help. I really appreciate it.