S4 Phenomena routine - instant FX mapping

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S4 Phenomena routine - instant FX mapping
Posted on: 18.01.2011 by Ayana Shvartsman
Hi,

could anyone help me to realize a mapping of the S4 as seen on the "phenomena routine video", it s the same that i used on the vestax vci 100 se but i have problem for mapping the s4, it 's so difficult.

i want to use the load button in jog mode / FX but it commands the parameter 3 of the effect only, I can add the on/off function of one effect by pushing the jog, but i can't add the dry/wet funtion by turning it...

i don't see any trace of the param3 that is controlled by the jog in my mapping, but it s the case in practice...

so, plz help

thx in advance
Leeanna Ayla
20.01.2011
Originally Posted by electrokeun
to use it, you first have to download the ncc file from dj_ajay on this thread
http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=2345 and use it to define the good midi messages.
The threads not there now. Why would I need to download a file to use a .tsi file with the S4? And as far as your tsi, the community allows the tsi to be attached to the thread which would make many feel more comfortable about downloading something.
Ayana Shvartsman
18.01.2011
Hi,

could anyone help me to realize a mapping of the S4 as seen on the "phenomena routine video", it s the same that i used on the vestax vci 100 se but i have problem for mapping the s4, it 's so difficult.

i want to use the load button in jog mode / FX but it commands the parameter 3 of the effect only, I can add the on/off function of one effect by pushing the jog, but i can't add the dry/wet funtion by turning it...

i don't see any trace of the param3 that is controlled by the jog in my mapping, but it s the case in practice...

so, plz help

thx in advance
Ayana Shvartsman
21.01.2011
sorry,

in this thread http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=23459
you just need the ncc file to configure the good midi messages to your S4
Leeanna Ayla
20.01.2011
Originally Posted by electrokeun
to use it, you first have to download the ncc file from dj_ajay on this thread
http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=2345 and use it to define the good midi messages.
The threads not there now. Why would I need to download a file to use a .tsi file with the S4? And as far as your tsi, the community allows the tsi to be attached to the thread which would make many feel more comfortable about downloading something.
Ayana Shvartsman
20.01.2011
so, i made a first shot of a special mapping with instant effect like on the vci-100 se (only with the jogs/ not using the faders for the moment)

to use it, you first have to download the ncc file from dj_ajay on this thread
http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=2345 and use it to define the good midi messages.

after, go on traktor S4 pro, and use this TSI http://www.mediafire.com/?42w2c153jlhbb3u

It's just a begining but it works.

when you want to use the special effect mode, you just have to switch to midi mode by pressing shift+browse.
now, try to play with the 2 Jogs and the 4 rottary buttons of the FX1 in group mode.
I use it with fx1: beatmasher / fx2 : lofi / fx3 : turtable fx on 75to80%.
with the first jog, you command the beatmasher immediatly with fx1
with the second jog , you can make an instant crazy break with fx2+fx3

when you want to come back on NHL mode, just switch back by pressing shift+browse.

I hope you will like this map, I'll make a complete one when I ll have some time but it's a good begining, it was that i wanted to do in NHL mode... if somebody can do the same without using the midi mode, tell me how to do please.

don't hesitate to modify this file and make a better one.
Murray Hoffa
20.01.2011
Sweet, cant wait to see it!
Kecia Wnukowski
20.01.2011
I've finished something as a test only, I did also a quick video to go with that just to showcase the potential possibilities. I'll upload it a bit later in a separate thread once it is edited.
Ayana Shvartsman
19.01.2011
yes, thx, i believe it's the best way to go in midi mode for a special effect mode as on the vci-100 with the jogs. I will try to it and I'll share it.
Viola Bunner
18.01.2011
hi if any one does have a midi map as Yul discribes used to to control fx and would like to share the tsi that would be great. I would like the basic bones of an advanced fx midi so that you could edit and change it to work the way you want it to. i am working on one now but as im not very good its taking me ages.
Kecia Wnukowski
18.01.2011
Considering the embedded mapping and a user mapping in what you want to do:
if you don't create functions that will replicate the different interactions that can be made with the load button, and the platter, any system you'll try to put into place will fall apart as soon as you'll do something not previewed in your modifiers system.
You can do a temporary thing as probably done in the video but that would be only temporary and not something usable really.
Just list all things that can be applied to the load button and to the platter and create all interactions that also need to be created to reflect what's supposed to happen on the hardware/software.
Just for one platter there is at least two different states (normal & browse), shift, load, type of decks, some buttons, deck layer, etc, etc...Some of those having all interactions together. Now if by any chance you succeed you also have to do the same for the load button.
You can reduce the complexity by choosing not to ever do some movements or use things like for example, to never use sample decks as that lowers the number of modifiers and interactions needed (because you don't manage FX when you're on the layer of a sample deck and because some buttons on those type of decks do have a specific interaction with the platter also).

So I just wish you good luck, the more people are believeing about how that can be managed the more chance one may find a solution (personally, I believe it is not possible within the current limitations of the controller manager).

If you don't find a solution, just create a midi mapping with the desired things you want to do, that's easy. When you're performing, switch the S4 to midi mode when you want and revert back to normal.
Leeanna Ayla
18.01.2011
Are you getting any action of of the dry wet or is it not reacting not all?
Ayana Shvartsman
18.01.2011
sorry if my english is not good but i know the basics... i have made my mapping on the vci 100.

the problem is one the S4 kontrol, the problem comes only from the dry/wet command... it seems to be impossible to command this parameter with the jog and i don't know why...
Leeanna Ayla
18.01.2011
I believe the issue is the restricted way you have to go about creating user mappings with S4. I'll have a look at what you're trying to do when I go home for lunch and see if I can help.
Gigi Weese
18.01.2011
Hmmm I get the feeling that you are trying to add some advanced mappings without understanding the basics. Start with babysteps to grasp the concept and gradually move your way up to the advanced stuff.

This thread might help you with the basics:

http://www.native-instruments.com/fo...t=effect+combo

After that it is understanding the different states and the modifiers you have to add to controll that state. The fun in "programming" is solving the puzzle. Please be specific if you have a question regarding a specific parameter.

In your case I would try to see if you first can control the individual parameters with a single knob. E.g. try to take control of the dry wet by mapping it to a knob, once you know which commands it takes apply the same commands to the platter and gradually build it up. That way you know that each individual commands works and you only have to worry about the controlling the different states which can be a crime in itself.

So to sum it up break the problem down into small pieces first.
Ayana Shvartsman
18.01.2011
i just want to activate an effect mode by pression the load button
as in jog mode / FX in the preferences of S4 control

i want to activate (on/off) one parameter (one effect in goup mode) by touching the jog and control the dry/wet by turning the jog.
i want also the dry/wet come to 0 (and the effect goes off by the same time) when i don't touch the jog.
it's a bit the same that the vci-100 SE with the TSI of ean golden

for loading a track, i'll use shift+load



i believe another possibility is just to use the shift button.
so, i could press the shift button + the jog to control what i want
activate (on/off) one parameter (one effect in goup mode) by touching the jog and control the dry/wet by turning the jog.
also the dry/wet have to become to 0% when i don't touch the jog.

sorry for the bad english, it s not my mother language, i hope you understant what i mean.

The problem come when i try to remap the s4 by modifying the mapping (kontrol S4 user), I can add the on/off command of one effect, but i can't add the command of dry/wet (of the group of the 3 effect) by turning the jog...

it doesn't work...
Gigi Weese
18.01.2011
The easiest way is to map it to the X1. Currently it is a bit of a crime to remap the S4 as it is pretty limitted.

If you tell me the effects you need and describe the way you want it to work that helps. And yes I can watch the routine but he uses more then 1 effect so probably best if you describe what you want in detail.

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