Midifighter Extreme!! mod project!!

Home :: Reviews of DJ equipment :: Midifighter Extreme!! mod project!!Reply
Midifighter Extreme!! mod project!!
Posted on: 07.04.2011 by Hunter Renslow
Ive been working on a midifighter mod project.I am going to do a full build log,the project just took up alot of my spare time so I haven't had a chance yet!


Bourns 60mm faders and CD4051B multiplexers. The multiplexers Fatlimey talks about in this thread http://djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=23597


The multiplexers set up with 8 inputs into each one(some are being used for buttons so i added pullup resistors at a later stage)




case made out of mdf


primed up!!


button layout!
The 4 black buttons on the left are "global banks" the change the midi channels to 3,4,5 or 6.The notes and cc's are always the same just the channels change!!
Code:
Bank 1   - browser
Bank 2   - loops
Bank 3   - deck control
Bank 4   - effects(instant gratification)
The white button under the global bank button is a shift button

The four black buttons on the top are for decks a,b,c and d (four banks mode)



leds on the buttons are controlled by a pic24
Madge Humrich
30.10.2011
Originally Posted by sarasin
I believe its worth an article....

Don't believe its up there with FM1.4.....but its definitely one of the few threads/community members that have coded their own firmware or similar.

I would personally like to see more articles/tutorials on this midi device coding.

I understand how it works etc...but would like to know more.
And I am sure there are others here that would like some advanced stuff like too.



Props dude!



im struggling to understand the start on the jargon... google help me..
Hunter Renslow
26.09.2011
Originally Posted by michaeldunne109
If i remember str8upDrew made a piece of software to prevent this. Not sure if your aware or not here is the thread:

http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=17497

Havent seen him post in a while though



Supposedly this was fixed in traktor 2, seems like im still having this problem, Dont really care though as I'm gonna be using a mac
Celina Alabed
21.09.2011
Originally Posted by guywithknife
Yes, I've had it on Github for a few months now - I just never really announced it, though I believe I did link to it once or twice.

Also, if you have any specific questions about it, I'll happily answer them.
Awesome! Just took a look, thanks for keeping it well commented!

I won't be starting work on my project for a little while, but thanks for being open for questions. I'm sure I'll have some once I get in the thick of it.
Kimberly Lewark
21.09.2011
Originally Posted by einsteinx2
Is your custom firmware code available anywhere in the meantime?
Yes, I've had it on Github for a few months now - I just never really announced it, though I believe I did link to it once or twice.

Also, if you have any specific questions about it, I'll happily answer them.
Celina Alabed
21.09.2011
Originally Posted by guywithknife
Just be aware that it might take another half year to actually get those last few bits and pieces ready..

Or, well, I promise I'll have it sometime before Christmas!!
Is your custom firmware code available anywhere in the meantime?
Kimberly Lewark
21.09.2011
Originally Posted by einsteinx2
Looking forward to it!
Just be aware that it might take another half year to actually get those last few bits and pieces ready..

Or, well, I promise I'll have it sometime before Christmas!!
Maryanne Weatherill
11.08.2011
Originally Posted by sidetrakd
^^^ this!

With our global banks I have access to far more MIDI commands which makes some stuff easier.I've never mapped anything too crazy before and everything was going pretty well until I tried to map some outputs.Turns out even in tp2 everything can be made pop and crackle when working with led outputs
If i remember str8upDrew made a piece of software to prevent this. Not sure if your aware or not here is the thread:

http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=17497

Havent seen him post in a while though

Originally Posted by MiL0
its projects like these that should be featured on the main blog... much more interesting than most the other stuff that gets posted on there (imho)
Yup it was DIY stuff like this that made me come to this blog in the first place and techy stuff in general not product reviews (not that i don't enjoy reading them. But theirs already so many dj review sites out their)
robin loo
08.08.2011
Originally Posted by MiL0
its projects like these that should be featured on the main blog... much more interesting than most the other stuff that gets posted on there (imho)
+1
Lahoma Flatebo
01.11.2011		simply beautiful! You should have some DIY instructions or sell premade ones. I want this!
Cristobal Madhavan
30.10.2011		Production line IMO.
Madge Humrich
30.10.2011
Originally Posted by sarasin
I believe its worth an article....

Don't believe its up there with FM1.4.....but its definitely one of the few threads/community members that have coded their own firmware or similar.

I would personally like to see more articles/tutorials on this midi device coding.

I understand how it works etc...but would like to know more.
And I am sure there are others here that would like some advanced stuff like too.



Props dude!



im struggling to understand the start on the jargon... google help me..
Hunter Renslow
26.09.2011
Originally Posted by michaeldunne109
If i remember str8upDrew made a piece of software to prevent this. Not sure if your aware or not here is the thread:

http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=17497

Havent seen him post in a while though



Supposedly this was fixed in traktor 2, seems like im still having this problem, Dont really care though as I'm gonna be using a mac
Celina Alabed
21.09.2011
Originally Posted by guywithknife
Yes, I've had it on Github for a few months now - I just never really announced it, though I believe I did link to it once or twice.

Also, if you have any specific questions about it, I'll happily answer them.
Awesome! Just took a look, thanks for keeping it well commented!

I won't be starting work on my project for a little while, but thanks for being open for questions. I'm sure I'll have some once I get in the thick of it.
Kimberly Lewark
21.09.2011
Originally Posted by einsteinx2
Is your custom firmware code available anywhere in the meantime?
Yes, I've had it on Github for a few months now - I just never really announced it, though I believe I did link to it once or twice.

Also, if you have any specific questions about it, I'll happily answer them.
Celina Alabed
21.09.2011
Originally Posted by guywithknife
Just be aware that it might take another half year to actually get those last few bits and pieces ready..

Or, well, I promise I'll have it sometime before Christmas!!
Is your custom firmware code available anywhere in the meantime?
Kimberly Lewark
21.09.2011
Originally Posted by einsteinx2
Looking forward to it!
Just be aware that it might take another half year to actually get those last few bits and pieces ready..

Or, well, I promise I'll have it sometime before Christmas!!
Celina Alabed
21.09.2011		Looking forward to it!
Kimberly Lewark
21.09.2011		We finally got around to doing up some schematics and some more photos. As soon as I get around to fixing up sidetrakds website and write up an overview of the firmware changes, we will post more details about what we did and how we did it. Only took half a year longer than expected to get something written up...
Celina Alabed
28.08.2011		Wow this is great! I've got a Midi Fighter Classic on the way right now, and I definitely want to mod it like this at some point. I had wanted a Midi Fighter Pro but none of the configurations really suited me, so I want to build my own. I have a lot of soldering experience and I am a software developer, so it seemed right up my alley. Thanks so much for taking the time on this and customizing the firmware. Subscribed.
Maryanne Weatherill
11.08.2011
Originally Posted by sidetrakd
^^^ this!

With our global banks I have access to far more MIDI commands which makes some stuff easier.I've never mapped anything too crazy before and everything was going pretty well until I tried to map some outputs.Turns out even in tp2 everything can be made pop and crackle when working with led outputs
If i remember str8upDrew made a piece of software to prevent this. Not sure if your aware or not here is the thread:

http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=17497

Havent seen him post in a while though

Originally Posted by MiL0
its projects like these that should be featured on the main blog... much more interesting than most the other stuff that gets posted on there (imho)
Yup it was DIY stuff like this that made me come to this blog in the first place and techy stuff in general not product reviews (not that i don't enjoy reading them. But theirs already so many dj review sites out their)
Random X
08.08.2011		WoW... This mod was something I was planing on doing when my attic would be ready, you beat me to this punch clearly!


Excellent work man!
robin loo
08.08.2011
Originally Posted by MiL0
its projects like these that should be featured on the main blog... much more interesting than most the other stuff that gets posted on there (imho)
+1
Kiyoko Wellisch
08.08.2011		Hell yes MiL0!
Arcelia Siebeneck
08.08.2011		its projects like these that should be featured on the main blog... much more interesting than most the other stuff that gets posted on there (imho)
Deena Engum
30.07.2011		You inspired me! I hope to begin work on something in a similar vein. Any advice or help you could provide would be incredible. (how about that build log?)
Neoma Alessi
17.06.2011		Its beautiful..!! make a video of it?
Hunter Renslow
09.06.2011
Originally Posted by some_dj
i want to see a demo of it and how he is say believeing about using it

Working on it!! Havent had alot of time to play with it the last while,but will do my best not to have everyone wait too long :eek:
Marnie Pomeranz
09.06.2011		i want to see a demo of it and how he is say believeing about using it
Kristen Bastron
08.06.2011		Liking the way it looks, one day when i have the knowledge how, and time, i will go at it myself.
Rosalind Riedl
08.06.2011		Great work, congrats.
Mel Vozella
08.06.2011		We need this to be sold here at DJTT, would cost alot more money but totally be worth it! The endless possibilites with that setup. OMG. I love it, great work guys. Love the feeling of here is some thing great, lets make it exceptional!
Marnie Pomeranz
04.06.2011		Wow what a mod love it
Dahlia Miklovic
02.06.2011
Originally Posted by sidetrakd
Ive tried controllers with encoders and hated looking at the screen to see where theyre at.I suppose years of using mixers has me used to the feel of standard pots
I can see that. My issue is that I generally have a shift key and will have knobs set to different effects, this can cause issues. Guess its a matter of preference.

Looking forward to new updates!!
Maryanne Weatherill
01.06.2011
Originally Posted by sidetrakd
Ive tried controllers with encoders and hated looking at the screen to see where theyre at.I suppose years of using mixers has me used to the feel of standard pots
Love them for going threw my browser. Beyond that i dont see much use for them.
Hunter Renslow
01.06.2011
Originally Posted by "cjz"
Ah, I want to use encoders for things like eq's, filters, and fx. Endless encoders would mean wherever I left them set in traktor they would pick up from no mater where the actual knob was. They measure in pulses per rev and Im trying to figure out a good number. I assume 2 is bad ie. 180 deg is one and the other 180 is 2 and so on.. but I don't know if I need 400 or if that is excessive.
Ive tried controllers with encoders and hated looking at the screen to see where theyre at.I suppose years of using mixers has me used to the feel of standard pots
Dahlia Miklovic
01.06.2011
Originally Posted by sidetrakd
I had four 10k pots,not sure what brand they are.Dont know anything about encoders myself
Ah, I want to use encoders for things like eq's, filters, and fx. Endless encoders would mean wherever I left them set in traktor they would pick up from no mater where the actual knob was. They measure in pulses per rev and Im trying to figure out a good number. I assume 2 is bad ie. 180 deg is one and the other 180 is 2 and so on.. but I don't know if I need 400 or if that is excessive.
Hunter Renslow
01.06.2011
Originally Posted by "cjz"
Wondering which encoders/knobs you went with, I've been hunting on mouser and found way to many. I have no idea about the pulses per rev and the output style, any help here is appreciated!!!
I had four 10k pots,not sure what brand they are.Dont know anything about encoders myself

Originally Posted by extraclassic
sidetrakd what kind of black paint did you use on this project?
Its a generic satin black car paint,Everything was sanded smooth,well primed and rubbed down with wet and dry sandpaper!
My next project I'm cutting aluminium tops though,We abused this case during testing and reckon the paint wont be the most durable for gigs etc.
Joan Kollmorgen
01.06.2011		sidetrakd what kind of black paint did you use on this project?
Dahlia Miklovic
01.06.2011		Inspired me to try one of my own! Wondering which encoders/knobs you went with, I've been hunting on mouser and found way to many. I have no idea about the pulses per rev and the output style, any help here is appreciated!!!

Thanks and good luck, it looks like its going to be alot of fun!
Joan Kollmorgen
22.05.2011		Keep at it - sounds like you're nearly there.

I'm looking forward to a video of it in action when everythings done.

<< Back to Reviews of DJ equipment Reply

Copyright 2012-2023
DJRANKINGS.ORG n.g.o.
Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan

Created by Ajaxel CMS

Terms & Privacy