So MUCH LPD8 Trouble

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So MUCH LPD8 Trouble
Posted on: 05.02.2011 by Ralph Alderette
i have two LPD8s that i just bought from GC for $29 each
but...... i cant get the software to recognize the second lpd8, only one at a time.
I'm trying to use the MF Deckalized mapping and have changed all the notes on the LPD8s to reflect that of the MidiFighter.

anyone else have trouble with multiple LPD8s??
Jacki Agrillo
06.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ Asand
so how do I remove the "Re-Play" feature from when i switch decks?
if you use all the files above, this should not happen. Now to search where the problem is. Download this MIDI MONITOR, start it, and watch what happens if you press Shift + Sync.

then control how many mappings are activated.

Here it all works fine. No Re-Play on deck switching.


watch here => HOW TO TURN YOUR 2 LPD's in a MIDIFIGHTER
Jacki Agrillo
05.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ Asand
a problem im having is when i hold the shift button, it also triggers other random buttons
be sure you have no other controller set on CHANNEL 3
deactivate all other mappings (MidiIN = None / MidiOUT = None)
turn (if on) Traktor Send Midi Clock OFF

download this => Mapping

Import it in Trakotr Pro
Set Midi IN => All
Set Midi OUT => All

now it works...

if not open Midi Monitor on Mac and look what happens when you press Shift
Jacki Agrillo
05.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ Asand
2nd problem- I have to have the LPD8s plugged in in the right order or else it wont recognize both; they ended up in some sort of Master/Slave mode..
You're on Windows ?
Download Korg Midi Driver Uninstallation Tool !!!!!!!!
ScreenShotClean up



Good news, i tricked the damn LPD8's out
LEDS WORKING :eek:

Here's the modified Deckalized Focus A&B MidiFighter TSI
load next => Shift + Cue (stopped deck only)

Play Led works
Record Led works
Sync Led (is special)



explain tomorrow
Ralph Alderette
05.02.2011
Originally Posted by StuC
Very important, your both controller sends the same Midi on the same MidiCHANNEL

If not, you will need these config-files for the LPD8 Editor, to set up your Akai's like the Midifighter
So, for some reason... i downloaded your Akai Editor mappings and the pads are all working now.
We'll see!
I have the pads in the Editor set to MOMENTARY and all the LEDs work as they should too
Jacki Agrillo
05.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ Asand
I'm trying to use the MF Deckalized mapping and have changed all the notes on the LPD8s to reflect that of the MidiFighter.

anyone else have trouble with multiple LPD8s??
here's the deal => LPD8 Editor sucks

not (just) cause you can't make work Led Out work properly, Attack/Release Time etc...

If you say in LPD8 Editor PADxy => C3 then its not C3 its C2

i love these developers
and don't wait for an update, it will never release
Jacki Agrillo
05.02.2011
Originally Posted by 3heads
Did you change the MIDI messages, the 2nd LPD8 sends with that LPD-editor-tool?
Very important, your both controller sends the same Midi on the same MidiCHANNEL

So download this LPD8 Editor => MAC/ Windows
How to use LPD8 Editor

read something about MidiChannels,
if you wanna use the LPD8's as Midifighter, it should both be on Channel 3.

Code:
C3 C#3 D3 D#3
G#2 A2 A#2 B2
E2 F2 F#2 G2
C2 C#2 D2 D#2
but they never will work properly... !!! Buy a Midifighter.

If not, you will need these config-files for the LPD8 Editor, to set up your Akai's like the Midifighter
Ralph Alderette
05.02.2011		i have two LPD8s that i just bought from GC for $29 each
but...... i cant get the software to recognize the second lpd8, only one at a time.
I'm trying to use the MF Deckalized mapping and have changed all the notes on the LPD8s to reflect that of the MidiFighter.

anyone else have trouble with multiple LPD8s??
Ralph Alderette
06.02.2011		ok cool. thanks!
Jacki Agrillo
06.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ Asand
so how do I remove the "Re-Play" feature from when i switch decks?
if you use all the files above, this should not happen. Now to search where the problem is. Download this MIDI MONITOR, start it, and watch what happens if you press Shift + Sync.

then control how many mappings are activated.

Here it all works fine. No Re-Play on deck switching.


watch here => HOW TO TURN YOUR 2 LPD's in a MIDIFIGHTER
Ralph Alderette
05.02.2011		so how do I remove the "Re-Play" feature from when i switch decks?
Ralph Alderette
05.02.2011		one last problem, everything else works as it should:

when im switching through the Focus of Decks (Shift + Sync), if im switching to a deck that's already playing it will Restart to the beginning of the song.
Jacki Agrillo
05.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ Asand
a problem im having is when i hold the shift button, it also triggers other random buttons
be sure you have no other controller set on CHANNEL 3
deactivate all other mappings (MidiIN = None / MidiOUT = None)
turn (if on) Traktor Send Midi Clock OFF

download this => Mapping

Import it in Trakotr Pro
Set Midi IN => All
Set Midi OUT => All

now it works...

if not open Midi Monitor on Mac and look what happens when you press Shift
Ralph Alderette
05.02.2011		no im on a mbpro.

a problem im having is when i hold the shift button, it also triggers other random buttons
Jacki Agrillo
05.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ Asand
2nd problem- I have to have the LPD8s plugged in in the right order or else it wont recognize both; they ended up in some sort of Master/Slave mode..
You're on Windows ?
Download Korg Midi Driver Uninstallation Tool !!!!!!!!
ScreenShotClean up



Good news, i tricked the damn LPD8's out
LEDS WORKING :eek:

Here's the modified Deckalized Focus A&B MidiFighter TSI
load next => Shift + Cue (stopped deck only)

Play Led works
Record Led works
Sync Led (is special)



explain tomorrow
Lisa Lochotzki
05.02.2011		I would split the mapping in 2 parts, one for each LPD8, from there you assign each LPD8 mapping to it's respective MIDI IN/OUT port.
Ralph Alderette
05.02.2011		Nevermind.

Erratic behavior, random messages at times.

what a waste of time.
Ralph Alderette
05.02.2011
Originally Posted by StuC
Very important, your both controller sends the same Midi on the same MidiCHANNEL

If not, you will need these config-files for the LPD8 Editor, to set up your Akai's like the Midifighter
So, for some reason... i downloaded your Akai Editor mappings and the pads are all working now.
We'll see!
I have the pads in the Editor set to MOMENTARY and all the LEDs work as they should too
Ralph Alderette
05.02.2011		yea this really sucks...

i was using the Akai Editor to put both LPD8s on the same midi channel 3, with the notes as if it was a MidiFighter.

1st problem- the notes being sent were one octave higher than i programmed.
EX: C#2 is actually registered as C#3

2nd problem- I have to have the LPD8s plugged in in the right order or else it wont recognize both; they ended up in some sort of Master/Slave mode..



- So I'll never get them to work on the same channel?
That sucks.... I was so excited bc i got them New for $29... now I know why.
ugh... i want to have 16 knobs and 16 pads.
back to the Launchpad then I guess..
Jacki Agrillo
05.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ Asand
I'm trying to use the MF Deckalized mapping and have changed all the notes on the LPD8s to reflect that of the MidiFighter.

anyone else have trouble with multiple LPD8s??
here's the deal => LPD8 Editor sucks

not (just) cause you can't make work Led Out work properly, Attack/Release Time etc...

If you say in LPD8 Editor PADxy => C3 then its not C3 its C2

i love these developers
and don't wait for an update, it will never release
Jacki Agrillo
05.02.2011
Originally Posted by 3heads
Did you change the MIDI messages, the 2nd LPD8 sends with that LPD-editor-tool?
Very important, your both controller sends the same Midi on the same MidiCHANNEL

So download this LPD8 Editor => MAC/ Windows
How to use LPD8 Editor

read something about MidiChannels,
if you wanna use the LPD8's as Midifighter, it should both be on Channel 3.

Code:
C3 C#3 D3 D#3
G#2 A2 A#2 B2
E2 F2 F#2 G2
C2 C#2 D2 D#2
but they never will work properly... !!! Buy a Midifighter.

If not, you will need these config-files for the LPD8 Editor, to set up your Akai's like the Midifighter
Dana Ordinario
05.02.2011		I had this same problem. You have to change the Ins/Outs in the mapping. The problem is that Traktor has a hard time figuring out which one is which. For me my left side LPD8 is recognized all the time but for the right one I need to open up the mapping and choose the in/out to be the second LPD8 in the list. You could also change them Global. If you do this make sure to change which channel there sending messages on as you don't want them to interfere with each other and/or any other peice of gear you have hooked up.
Celestine Porebski
05.02.2011		Did you change the MIDI messages, the 2nd LPD8 sends with that LPD-editor-tool?
Ralph Alderette
05.02.2011		i have the ins/outs set to "All Ports" in Traktor Controller Manager.
Desiree Logie
05.02.2011		Asand, have you selected the appropriate In-Ports and Out-Ports in the Controller Manager?
Ralph Alderette
05.02.2011		oh haha right. oops.
im using the latest version of Traktor Pro.
Ive been tinkering with it for about 5 hours in a row now lol ridiculous.

anyway, so im using the Deckalized FocusDeck Mapping and mapped the pads to reflect that of the MidiFighter.

So what ended up happening is that Row 1 is mapped to Row 2, and Row 3 does Row 4 stuff. dunno how it happened but no matter how i try to remap, the buttons stay mapped the same...
Lisa Lochotzki
05.02.2011		This would help if you could specify which software you refer to

I use a Pair in S4, a pair in TSP... no problem there.

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