Using 2 Kontrol X1's to mix 4 decks in Traktor Pro 2

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Using 2 Kontrol X1's to mix 4 decks in Traktor Pro 2
Posted on: 20.06.2012 by Shantay Avina
Has anybody tried to use 2 kontrol x1's with a four channel mixer to mix 4 decks in Traktor Pro 2? I'm believeing about buying this setup but im not sure how well it would work. If anybody has used this setup please give me some feedback on how you liked.

Thanks!
Kandi Odom
21.03.2013
Originally Posted by Jester
ok mate first, check the in/out port for the first x1 with the default mapping shows as "kontrol x1"
import the second mapping (using add>import in the controller manager) plug in the second x1, and change the in/out port for that one to "kontrol x1-2"
go to edit for the second mapping and select "AB>CD"
Ok Jester ill try it when i get home, so i have to connect my x1 one at a time???

THX
Dick Korus
18.03.2013
Originally Posted by Superfreak
Ohhhhh, so I would loose my loop and browse track list then!? Or would I map the jogwheel feature with SHIFT and browse/loop knob?
Well you would have to decide what to do without.. I have loop functions on the z2 so I mapped the loop as jog wheels (shift is relative at 18 % and normal is at 5%) I also have browsing so I deleted that line and added seek through track to it and with shift it seeks but less precision (as on the jog encoders). That's about it!
Temple Cervelli
18.03.2013
Originally Posted by samplectro
Just plug the x1 in with the default mapping, (all of the features are mapped to a specific location on the x1), sort the list of features and delete the lines for either loop or browsing, add in jog turn and click learn and map it. that's what I did and it works VERY well. You can make two jog values (one with a modifier while pressing the encoder button as well!
Ohhhhh, so I would loose my loop and browse track list then!? Or would I map the jogwheel feature with SHIFT and browse/loop knob?
Dick Korus
18.03.2013
Originally Posted by Superfreak
Is there really already a default control for pitch bending
With the X1!? I've just recently sold my CDJs and was using to code CDs just made the switch to just using my X1's. how can I use/map a jogwheel feature to mine also?
Just plug the x1 in with the default mapping, (all of the features are mapped to a specific location on the x1), sort the list of features and delete the lines for either loop or browsing, add in jog turn and click learn and map it. that's what I did and it works VERY well. You can make two jog values (one with a modifier while pressing the encoder button as well!
Temple Cervelli
18.03.2013
Originally Posted by Flash101uk
I use this setup, but for 3 decks and samples. I also run turntables with timecode alongside.

The default mapping is fine for it, grids aren't an issue, there is already a pitchbend mapped to the X1 that works a treat.

The best part about this setup though is im not reliant on 1210's. So many times ive gone to gigs to find out theres no turntables or the shit they have there is pretty much unusable. Honestly I don't know how pure vinylists survive with that beat up gear
Is there really already a default control for pitch bending
With the X1!? I've just recently sold my CDJs and was using to code CDs just made the switch to just using my X1's. how can I use/map a jogwheel feature to mine also?
Kandi Odom
17.03.2013
Originally Posted by Jester
In the video for my mapping i explain how to use 2 x1's for 4 deck action

Nice one Jester!!!!!!
Latoria Kavulich
21.03.2013		it shouldn't matter, the main thing is to make sure the ports are correct. post a pic of your controller manager showing your mappings if you still have problems with it
Kandi Odom
21.03.2013
Originally Posted by Jester
ok mate first, check the in/out port for the first x1 with the default mapping shows as "kontrol x1"
import the second mapping (using add>import in the controller manager) plug in the second x1, and change the in/out port for that one to "kontrol x1-2"
go to edit for the second mapping and select "AB>CD"
Ok Jester ill try it when i get home, so i have to connect my x1 one at a time???

THX
Latoria Kavulich
20.03.2013		ok mate first, check the in/out port for the first x1 with the default mapping shows as "kontrol x1"
import the second mapping (using add>import in the controller manager) plug in the second x1, and change the in/out port for that one to "kontrol x1-2"
go to edit for the second mapping and select "AB>CD"
Kandi Odom
20.03.2013		I still cant use both x1 somehow one of the two stop working what i would like to do is use one x1 with the default functions controlling a and b and use Jester mapping on the second x1 to control c and d!!! Any help would be appreciated.

Thx in advance
Latoria Kavulich
18.03.2013		on my mapping they stay the same and with SHIFT they adjust the analysed bpms.
Dick Korus
18.03.2013
Originally Posted by Superfreak
Ohhhhh, so I would loose my loop and browse track list then!? Or would I map the jogwheel feature with SHIFT and browse/loop knob?
Well you would have to decide what to do without.. I have loop functions on the z2 so I mapped the loop as jog wheels (shift is relative at 18 % and normal is at 5%) I also have browsing so I deleted that line and added seek through track to it and with shift it seeks but less precision (as on the jog encoders). That's about it!
Temple Cervelli
18.03.2013
Originally Posted by samplectro
Just plug the x1 in with the default mapping, (all of the features are mapped to a specific location on the x1), sort the list of features and delete the lines for either loop or browsing, add in jog turn and click learn and map it. that's what I did and it works VERY well. You can make two jog values (one with a modifier while pressing the encoder button as well!
Ohhhhh, so I would loose my loop and browse track list then!? Or would I map the jogwheel feature with SHIFT and browse/loop knob?
Dick Korus
18.03.2013
Originally Posted by Superfreak
Is there really already a default control for pitch bending
With the X1!? I've just recently sold my CDJs and was using to code CDs just made the switch to just using my X1's. how can I use/map a jogwheel feature to mine also?
Just plug the x1 in with the default mapping, (all of the features are mapped to a specific location on the x1), sort the list of features and delete the lines for either loop or browsing, add in jog turn and click learn and map it. that's what I did and it works VERY well. You can make two jog values (one with a modifier while pressing the encoder button as well!
Temple Cervelli
18.03.2013
Originally Posted by Flash101uk
I use this setup, but for 3 decks and samples. I also run turntables with timecode alongside.

The default mapping is fine for it, grids aren't an issue, there is already a pitchbend mapped to the X1 that works a treat.

The best part about this setup though is im not reliant on 1210's. So many times ive gone to gigs to find out theres no turntables or the shit they have there is pretty much unusable. Honestly I don't know how pure vinylists survive with that beat up gear
Is there really already a default control for pitch bending
With the X1!? I've just recently sold my CDJs and was using to code CDs just made the switch to just using my X1's. how can I use/map a jogwheel feature to mine also?
Kandi Odom
17.03.2013
Originally Posted by Jester
In the video for my mapping i explain how to use 2 x1's for 4 deck action

Nice one Jester!!!!!!
Latoria Kavulich
06.02.2013		In the video for my mapping i explain how to use 2 x1's for 4 deck action

Elmira Billard
06.02.2013		Thanks to everyone on this thread. Switching from all in one to modular & external mixer, and this has been informative. The setup will be DJM800, one x1, one f1 initially, then add turntables and perhaps maschine as finances allow.
Question: do I need audio 10 for that lot as I believe? Or is an audio 4 enough initially. And if I want to record mixes, do I need to switch to internal mixer for lack of outputs?
Lynetta Stanislav
12.10.2012		Chris do have the k2 map finished , just picked up my second K2 today.
Rochel Gleese
01.10.2012
Originally Posted by achtungmark
two x1s works a treat for me! check this out. Dubfire's using 3 x1s, a xone 92 and maschine!
what's the 3rd x1 controlling, i ask myself?
I've considered a 3rd X1 in my setup as well, basically so I don't have to use the Shift modifier and hot cue button, so one X1 for each deck and F1 on the 4th deck, but then I have the problem of not being able to have play, stop and and sync for the F1 deck, so I've thought against the setup.

I've also been playing with the idea of remapping the FX so that they run horizontal rather than vertically so that they're the same as Traktors GUI, it really irks me why they did that in the first place
Lynetta Stanislav
30.09.2012		chris have you managed to iron out the bugs yet.
Lynetta Stanislav
25.09.2012		Cheers it looks like something I would like to try , do you run 4 track decks or 2 track + 2 remix
Leeanna Ayla
25.09.2012
Originally Posted by neilmcm
Chris do you have the mapping posted anywhere.
Not yet. I need to fix a couple of bugs. I tried to this weekend, but have been sick so didn't get around to it. I'll get it done this week and let you know.
Lynetta Stanislav
25.09.2012		Chris do you have the mapping posted anywhere.
Leeanna Ayla
24.09.2012
Originally Posted by neilmcm
what mapping do you use with the K2's
This one





Kesha Orde
23.09.2012		I remapped the loop buttons on my X1 to control pitch up/down and pitch bend. Its surprising how quickly you get used to pitch bending without a spinning platter/jogwheels. It works really well.
Lynetta Stanislav
23.09.2012
Originally Posted by photojojo
I have my setup C+A+B+D just like the OP wants. It's with K2's though.
what mapping do you use with the K2's
Leeanna Ayla
23.09.2012
Originally Posted by Eliot Han

why not go A+C (X1 #1) and B+D (X2 #2)???
I have my setup C+A+B+D just like the OP wants. It's with K2's though.
Ciara Cuttill
23.09.2012		Under X1 Preferences in Traktor you can choose the selection for either X1 as follows:

A+B
C+D
B+D
C+D (SAMPLE)

If you want anything other than that then you would have to remap such as stated by jojo above.

why not go A+C (X1 #1) and B+D (X2 #2)???
Leeanna Ayla
23.09.2012		I believe you'll have to remap it.
Claudette Darnell
23.09.2012		I just traded my S4 for a Xone:42 + NI Audio 10 and is trying to set it up with my two Kontrol X1's.

The X1's are placed on each side of the Xone but I can not configure them so if you count from left to right they represent
deck C-A-B-D.
The closest I can get is A-C-B-D in Traktor's X1 preference.

Any suggestions how to change the left X1 from controlling deck A-C to C-A?
Elmer Kindinger
14.09.2012		TSP2, Audio 10, 2 Kontrol X1's, Maschine, Xone 92 - That's how I roll...
Latoria Kavulich
14.09.2012
Originally Posted by Saurus

I always wonder how people who run setups without jogwheels mix out of other DJs, or do tag sets.
with great difficulty
Ming Devis
13.09.2012		You can pitch bend on X1's its really easy to beat match on one.
Eloy Kiepke
13.09.2012		why not just use timecode if you're already using an audio 8....?
If an event has a four channel mixer.... they have CDJs and/or Turntables.

I always wonder how people who run setups without jogwheels mix out of other DJs, or do tag sets.
Antonietta Coxe
13.09.2012		Thanks for the reply Pancaker!


does anyone know if it's possible to switch the effects on an x1 so that it can control say, effects on decks A +B and then switch them to decks C + D? I want to run a set up with each deck having 4 effects, can get the x1 to control 2 effects, but have to use the mouse to switch on the other 2.
Loyce Mekonen
13.09.2012		Effects most probably.
Antonietta Coxe
13.09.2012		two x1s works a treat for me! check this out. Dubfire's using 3 x1s, a xone 92 and maschine!
what's the 3rd x1 controlling, i ask myself?

Efrain Scharr
21.06.2012		I ran this setup for a couple years. I had 2 Xone 1D's before that...
Corrin Penney
21.06.2012		I use this setup, but for 3 decks and samples. I also run turntables with timecode alongside.

The default mapping is fine for it, grids aren't an issue, there is already a pitchbend mapped to the X1 that works a treat.

The best part about this setup though is im not reliant on 1210's. So many times ive gone to gigs to find out theres no turntables or the shit they have there is pretty much unusable. Honestly I don't know how pure vinylists survive with that beat up gear

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