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Launchpad Mega Mapping with visual feedback
Posted on: 08.10.2010 by Ignacio Rutner
Here's my new 4 deck mapping for the Launchpad with full visual feedback.

I started off making this as a supplement to my KX1 but I have been loving the bigger buttons and visual feedback so it has almost taken over the KX1.

Images below show complete mapping and default state.

Summary:
- 4 Deck Control with visual feedback on nearly every element
- Automatic full screen browser mode
- Preset selector to load up to 6 different Chained FX combo's
- Full loop control with feedback states on loop set and active
- 8 cue point access with out shift. Use shift to Remove and change CUE type
- Cue points also color coded - Greed=Grid, Yellow=Load, Red=Cue, Green=Loop and OFF for NO Cue point
- Cue, Play with Feedback RED for OFF, Green for ON
- Temp Cue set and CuePlay
- Orange Track end warning light

The only thing outstanding is 4 chained effect combo's. I've done 2 and am still looking for good combo's to program, so if anyone has recommendations I'd be willing to put them in.







Download here:
http://www.soundtemple.com.au/midi.html
Ignacio Rutner
02.11.2010
Originally Posted by dodge
Rishi, I have my own mappings with LED feedback for the launchpad. I'm kinda happy with my set-up, but I'm liking the idea of having colour co-ordinated cue point LEDs to correspond with cue point types. At the moment mine are all red (or unlit if no cue point is present), can you talk me through how you get your cue points to correspond colour wise please?

Thanks in advance
I just played around with the LED min max settings and blend until I found a combo that worked for me color wise.
Sharleen Binckley
02.11.2010
Rishi, I have my own mappings with LED feedback for the launchpad. I'm kinda happy with my set-up, but I'm liking the idea of having colour co-ordinated cue point LEDs to correspond with cue point types. At the moment mine are all red (or unlit if no cue point is present), can you talk me through how you get your cue points to correspond colour wise please?

Thanks in advance
Simone Mensing
01.11.2010
omg im so excited for pc version.
Ignacio Rutner
31.10.2010
^^ I am working on the PC version now :-)

Aviator, good to know re the X-Fader. Let me know how you go with those slower faders.
Kandy Ahdoot
31.10.2010
Originally Posted by rishi
I am trying a PC version now on my old DELL laptop and the main page is working fine but the page switching is not.

Is there any known issues with PC vs MAC switching .tsi's and midi mapping? I thought it all should be compatible?

I did read something on Send Monitor State with PC's being a prob and that would explain some of the issues I am having now.

when i was useing your other mapping the page switching was not working on pc
Monet Licorish
31.10.2010
Originally Posted by rishi
Thanks for testing Aviator.
No worries d00d, thanks for making this and helping me out to get it sorted.

I forgot to check back on the thread this week and missed that you'd made a wee update. I'll download it later on and give it a whirl.

P.S. Not really arsed about the crossfader now, have got used to the verticals and now that they are slower it'll be perfect
Ignacio Rutner
31.10.2010
I am trying a PC version now on my old DELL laptop and the main page is working fine but the page switching is not.

Is there any known issues with PC vs MAC switching .tsi's and midi mapping? I thought it all should be compatible?

I did read something on Send Monitor State with PC's being a prob and that would explain some of the issues I am having now.
Laurice Migneco
31.10.2010
Originally Posted by AboveDat!
pc verison please.
How much are you willing to pay??

Cheers
D
Kandy Ahdoot
01.11.2010
pc verison please.
Matej Gregorcic
31.10.2010
Originally Posted by rishi
Sorry man. This version is MAC. I should have mentioned that. I can easily make it PC compatible just haven't got to it yet.
ok thank you.
Milford Ditter
30.10.2010
i'll wait pc compatible version,
and if possible made on traktor 1.24/1.25
(1.26 bug on my pc)
Ignacio Rutner
30.10.2010
Sorry man. This version is MAC. I should have mentioned that. I can easily make it PC compatible just haven't got to it yet.
Matej Gregorcic
30.10.2010
Originally Posted by rishi
Thanks for testing Aviator.

In response to your minor gripes
1. I have fixed the browser issue. You can use the shift button to close. Load a track will also close.

2. I have slowed the fader speed and increased resolution for greater control. I like better this way so thanks for that suggestion. Feels like more precise control.

3. Happy to consider the X-Fader idea - perhaps peeps could suggest a spot for this as I cant see it working in current state.

The new version includes
1. The 4 Deck Control Page (like 4 Midi Fighters)
2. The Mixer Page
3. The FX Page for complete control of 4 FX on 4 Decks
4. The Screen Saver page - for fun and keeping meddling hands off your kit :-)

I am also waiting for the S4 with baited breath but I would like to believe that TraktorPad will still have a role to play just like a midi fighter can add some value to your DJ experience- giving you extra control and features. It gives me the best of all worlds for whatever gig type I have
1. Internal mode - DJ with just your Launchpad
2. External mode- DJ with your Launchpad and a DJ mixer
3. Combined mode - DJ with your S4 and Launchpad for maximum kontrol!!!!!



DOwnload here:
http://soundtemple.com.au/mt-traktorpad.php
error when i want open rar archive.
Is valid for windows?? thxs
Ignacio Rutner
29.10.2010
Thanks for testing Aviator.

In response to your minor gripes
1. I have fixed the browser issue. You can use the shift button to close. Load a track will also close.

2. I have slowed the fader speed and increased resolution for greater control. I like better this way so thanks for that suggestion. Feels like more precise control.

3. Happy to consider the X-Fader idea - perhaps peeps could suggest a spot for this as I cant see it working in current state.

The new version includes
1. The 4 Deck Control Page (like 4 Midi Fighters)
2. The Mixer Page
3. The FX Page for complete control of 4 FX on 4 Decks
4. The Screen Saver page - for fun and keeping meddling hands off your kit :-)

I am also waiting for the S4 with baited breath but I would like to believe that TraktorPad will still have a role to play just like a midi fighter can add some value to your DJ experience- giving you extra control and features. It gives me the best of all worlds for whatever gig type I have
1. Internal mode - DJ with just your Launchpad
2. External mode- DJ with your Launchpad and a DJ mixer
3. Combined mode - DJ with your S4 and Launchpad for maximum kontrol!!!!!



DOwnload here:
http://soundtemple.com.au/mt-traktorpad.php
Monet Licorish
24.10.2010
Well this has taken me a wee bit longer than I hoped to post a reply but I've been playing with TraktorPad for the last week and I have to say I'm really impressed. I've used Ableton up until recently but am fast becoming a convert to Traktor, although I do hope to combine the two in the not too distant future..

So what is it like? For me, its pretty much fantastic - The Launchpad is the only controller I have right now until I can decide between S4/New Denon / Xone DX. I've been using MidiKatapult (which I paid for) and that was a usable tool but absolutely needed mouse and Launchpad. Rishi's Traktorpad (which is free) on the other hand, IMHO beats MidiKatapult hands down........by a mile! I can use it to control pretty much everything and the way Rishi has mapped it, I don't even have a wish to move anything around right now.

I only have 3 (very) minor gripes:

(1) The open/close tree function only opens, it doesn't close it and I believe, going by the graphic, that it should also close it - It fine if you want to load a track because it then goes back to the deck view but if you need to have a quick look back at how long the playing track has to go you cant (my sole mouse click)

(2) The faders on the mixer page are just a bit too quick for my liking but you can overcome that by tapping the buttons

(3) No crossfader - this is down to personal preference again (and the fact that my wee stubby fingers aren't so great at multitasking)

Any bugs spotted? Well yes, I believe so, but I can't recreate it and it's only happened 3 times. While bringing the fader on deck B down slowly, by tapping it, the track started stopping and starting as I tapped. Weird but I have been trying to recreate for the past 2 hours and it hasn't done it...

My Launchpad was basically a block of plastic with Traktor and now it's turned into a cracking piece of kit

Take a bow for your hard work Rishi - I love this and it's defo easing my pain right now while I wait and see what peeps believe of the S4 when it comes out so I can decide what to get
Ignacio Rutner
23.10.2010
Soon :-)

TraktorPad is pretty much ready just want make a video

LivePad is for ableton and still needs some work

ScratchPad is for Serato but designed to be a tool to work with the Bridge.

I will put TraktorPad back up in the next day or so.

Were you interested in the Traktor or Ableton one?
Vella Demario
23.10.2010
Hello Rishi,
Im damm interested in giving your template a go, but when I go to the link and click Live Pad , it says coming soon. Any word when the download will be back up?
Ed
Ignacio Rutner
17.10.2010
Thanks for persevering with my mapping!!!

I have just finished work on the FX page and the fun screensaver page. Will post more details soon.
Monet Licorish
17.10.2010
I am VERY pleased to confirm that you need to be running version 1.2.6 for the mapping to work

Thanks to Rishi for persevering with me on this. Big up to you buddy!!

Now off to have some fun

I'll report in soon..
Ignacio Rutner
17.10.2010
Thats fine. The ones we use are MT Player ST Virtial IN and OUT. Here's how it looks here.



For some reason peeps arent seeing the content of the .tsi appear in Traktor and I dont know why.

I am using 1.2.6 and I have read peeps having probs with loading .tsi's with older versions especially if before1.2.4

PS: I havent installed it on a PC yet but I cant see why it wouldnt work.
Milford Ditter
17.10.2010
Originally Posted by rishi
Sounds like you are close.

Pressing Session User1 and Mixer will bring up blank screens. You need to press User2 to access the Traktor presets.


I installed it on 3 Mac's at work yesterday so I'm pretty sure you should be able to get it working.

Here are some things to check...

First exit all and open them in this order
1. Connect Launchpad
2. Open MT Player ST
3. Open Traktor

Things to check:-
1. Make sure soundcard prefs are set and working too
2. Make sure both .tsi's are set to MT Player ST 1 for IN and OUT ports
3. Make sure you have selected the TraktorPad preset in MT Player ST
4. Check User/Documents/Bomes Midi Translator/Player ST folder exists with 3 files

Did you select Ports in the Port Chooser - They come up automatically when you run for the first time? There are two drop down boxes on a small green window.

If all the above fails you may have assigned the ports incorrectly. You can right click on MT Player and select Midi Settings to reconfigure. Select Port each Name from the drop down box and match in the Midi Port below. See Table. If the OK is greyed out the use Cancel - It means it was mapped correctly.





Good Luck!!! let me know how you go
i haven'( bome virtual out, just bome virtual in...
don't work for me (windows 7 user)
Ignacio Rutner
17.10.2010
Sent you the new installer
Monet Licorish
17.10.2010
PM sent

Thanks buddy, and yes, I'm on a mac
Ignacio Rutner
17.10.2010
Sheeeiiiiiit!!!!!

Send me a PM with your address and I will email you a zip of the package I loaded onto some other computers.

You are on a Mac?
Monet Licorish
17.10.2010
Originally Posted by rishi
Ok so there is def a problem with your .tsi import.

Try importing it again but use the import button down the bottom near setup wizard instead of the Add button underneath the Device drop down
Same thing happened


Originally Posted by rishi
Make sure
Port Name: IN: Bome's Midi Translator 1 Virtual IN
is matched with
MIDI IN PORT: MT Player ST 1 Virtual IN
Yep, those are set correctly

Originally Posted by rishi
Let me know how you go. To me its pretty clear the .tsi is the problem from what you have shown me.
Have tried downloading it a few times, and no difference. Also checked importing a few other .tsi's (Katapult ect) and they worked fine
Ignacio Rutner
17.10.2010
Ok so there is def a problem with your .tsi import.

Try importing it again but use the import button down the bottom near setup wizard instead of the Add button underneath the Device drop down


MT TraktorPad is correct. Asterix is ok.

Make sure
Port Name: IN: Bome's Midi Translator 1 Virtual IN
is matched with
MIDI IN PORT: MT Player ST 1 Virtual IN

In the next update that shouldnt appear, but it is fine the way it is.

I am almost finished the next page - FX for 4 Decks'n'4FX.

Let me know how you go. To me its pretty clear the .tsi is the problem from what you have shown me.
Monet Licorish
17.10.2010
You're right - I'm so bloody close its driving me nuts! LOL

Here is what I see in Controller Manager (notice no mappings)



MT Player correctly shows TraktorPad (I'm assuming the * showing is ok?)



One thing I have now noticed though is that I cant see the Bomes 1 Virtual OUT on the MIDI port assignment config.....could this be the problem?



Really appreciate your help with this Rishi, I'm determined to get this sorted as it looks like it this is EXACTLY what I need to make my launchpad a bit of usable plastic at last
Ignacio Rutner
16.10.2010
Sounds like you are close.

Pressing Session User1 and Mixer will bring up blank screens. You need to press User2 to access the Traktor presets.


I installed it on 3 Mac's at work yesterday so I'm pretty sure you should be able to get it working.

Here are some things to check...

First exit all and open them in this order
1. Connect Launchpad
2. Open MT Player ST
3. Open Traktor

Things to check:-
1. Make sure soundcard prefs are set and working too
2. Make sure both .tsi's are set to MT Player ST 1 for IN and OUT ports
3. Make sure you have selected the TraktorPad preset in MT Player ST
4. Check User/Documents/Bomes Midi Translator/Player ST folder exists with 3 files

Did you select Ports in the Port Chooser - They come up automatically when you run for the first time? There are two drop down boxes on a small green window.

If all the above fails you may have assigned the ports incorrectly. You can right click on MT Player and select Midi Settings to reconfigure. Select Port each Name from the drop down box and match in the Midi Port below. See Table. If the OK is greyed out the use Cancel - It means it was mapped correctly.





Good Luck!!! let me know how you go
Monet Licorish
16.10.2010
Damn, I've followed the instructions to the letter and still nothing there

I can now see midi activity from within Traktor so it knows I'm pushing them buttons :-)

Just cant work out why there is nothing mapped when I import the .tsi - Have tried re-downloading the file but the same thing happened :-(
Ignacio Rutner
16.10.2010
If there are two .tsi's then you are using the TraktorPad version. There is a Read Me with instructions for set up.

You need to install the MT Player ST.dmg (Mac). (.exe PC)
Copy the Bomes folder to documents
Open the MT Player assign ports
Then open Traktor and import the .tsi
The In an Out ports for the .tsi should be assigned to MT Player ST 1 and not Launchpad

I will make and install video and write better dock when finished but hopefully the PDF in the download will be sufficient to help you get it set up. (it's worth the effort :-)
Monet Licorish
16.10.2010
Originally Posted by rishi
Make sure the IN and OUT ports are selected inthe .tsi.
They are (on the controller manager tab)- double and triple checked

Originally Posted by rishi
Press User 2 to bring up the page.
-
This part is working fine


When I push buttons on the launchpad there is no midi activity and there are no controls showing as being mapped to functions once the tsi has been imported - There are 2 instances of it btw

Thanks for your help in advance
Ignacio Rutner
16.10.2010
Originally Posted by aviator
having trouble getting the mapping to into traktor - it shows up in the list but nothing is mapped?
Make sure the IN and OUT ports are selected inthe .tsi.

Press User 2 to bring up the page.
Monet Licorish
16.10.2010
having trouble getting the mapping to into traktor - it shows up in the list but nothing is mapped?
Monet Licorish
16.10.2010
its ok here too - I'm gonna hook this all up late and give it a go

thx Rishi, I'll let you know how it goes d00d
Ignacio Rutner
15.10.2010
I dunno man, I can see it at home and at work and have downloaded from the site in both places. Try refresh on your browser??

If that doesnt work here's the direct link
http://soundtemple.com.au/temp/traktorpad.zip
Kandy Ahdoot
15.10.2010
all i see is Launchpad Mega Map.zip no link to traktor pad
Ignacio Rutner
15.10.2010
Originally Posted by CassoIVchoon
where is the new update on the site? just downloaded the one in the link but its the same as the first mapping no mixer?
There are two links on that page. The first one us just the single page mega map. The second link called TraktorPad is the one with the mixer.

Once set up you access the mega map by pressing User 2. Once in User 2 you can use the scene buttons on the right to get to the other pages. The mixer is the first scene button down on the right.

Hope that helps.
Kandy Ahdoot
15.10.2010
where is the new update on the site? just downloaded the one in the link but its the same as the first mapping no mixer?
Ignacio Rutner
15.10.2010
UPDATE: New Version

I have put together a multipage version that includes a mixer.


I have also updated the original 4 Deck Mega mapping slightly .

You can download both from...
http://www.soundtemple.com.au/midi.html

This is the additional Mixer Page layout.

The Mixer page
- Stepped EQ's that are color coded so you can tell where you are
- Stepped Filter control and reset that is also color coded
- Volume fades - All Up, All Down and buttons in between to slide
- 8 Cue point access via toggle color coded 1-4 = Orange 5-8 Green
- Lo Cut hold

This version requires a little extra set up but adds features that you can achieve with Launchpad and Traktor midi mapping alone.

Ignacio Rutner
15.10.2010
Originally Posted by LopDog
Indeed as expected, it is an excellent mapping.
I just had small one problems for looping, there is a conflict with traktor when traktor play a loop(cue) predefined by me and when I want reduire this loop, if the value was already more low than the loop pre defined and what I touch a parameter of the looping the loop, me loses the rhytme of the mix (effect cd broke) xD)
But otherwise it is incredible, it has of set a lot of time has to make it!
You uses it with your x1 and a mixer or just x1?





ps:sorry for my bad english
Thanks.

I use it with my KX1 and a mixer. There is overlap but I like the bigger buttons on the launchpad and the endless encoder and pots on the KX1.

I am just finishing off a version with a mixer built into the Launchpad as well as this preset. (Different pages)

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