(Tutorial) How to Map the F1 in MIDI Mode.

How do I get to Midi Mode and what is it?

First off it you want to use the F1 in "Midi Mode" it is important to understand how this works and how to access it.

Midi Mode is the same as User Mode; the two are interchangeable. This mode, accessed via holding 'SHIFT' and the pushing 'BROWSE' will make the F1 go into Midi Mode. User mode is a mode designed to give users the ability to use the F1 for other things instead of its set native Remix Deck controls. Personally I use the F1s User Mode for instant press FX, Looping and Hot Cues. If you just want to use the F1 for basic remix deck functionality you DO NOT need midi mode.

How to map pad LEDs

The most common question I see about mapping the F1 is how to map the LEDs. After you have created an 'out message' by using Traktor's Controller Manager by using the commands

Add Out > Command you want to map

Next to the learn button there is a drop down bar. This bar is used to select where the LED output message will go. The pads on the F1 are organized left to right, then down, left to right, exedra. Meaning the Pad in the top-left is 1, top-right 4, bottom-left 13, bottom-right 16. After you have selected your pad its time to select your color. Choose one of the many colors. From here standard mapping rules apply. As an example here is a quick run through of mapping a Blinking Led when deck 'A' is playing.

Add in > Deck Common > Play/Pause > Learn to Pad 1 > Button- Toggle > Deck - A
Add out > Deck Common > Beat Phase > From the drop down bar select Pad 1 and Cyan > Deck A > Midi Range 0-127 > Controller Range (Negative) .5 - (Positive) .5
Add out > Deck Common > Play/Pause > From the drop down bar select Pad 1 and Cyan > Deck A > Midi Range 0-127 > Controller Range 0-1

Now hit that pad and you will have a pad that blinks on the beat for deck A.

Hope that helped with any pad LED issues on the F1!

Creating Pad Pages using the encoder and LED Screen

This mapping will allow you to have a total of 8 different pad functions shown by the second digit on the LED Screen.

First lets make sure that the F1 is in Midi mode. In your controller manager, input these commands. In the end the Screen will say what page you are on using a modifier in this case #8.

Add in > Modifier 8 > Learn > Wiggle your encoder > Type of control- Encoder > Interaction Mode - Relative > Rotary Sensitivity - 100% > Rotary Acceleration - 0%
Add Out > Modifier 8 > Drop down next to learn > 7 Segment > 2nd Col > Controller range 0-7 > Midi Range 0-7 > Blend [Checked]

Now when mapping your pads be sure to add the modifier 8 and to what page you want assigned, this goes for Midi ins and outs. If you forget what page you are on just look at the 2nd number on the screen (0-7).

Simple Browse Mapping Tip

This simple map will allow your browse button to double as a 'browse only' layout button in the default F1 mapping.

In the F1 Default mapping:

Add in > Layout > Only Browse On > Learn 'Browse' > Do not override mapping > Mode - Toggle

There ya go!