Just bought VCI-100 (not SE).How to run with Traktor Pro?
Just bought VCI-100 (not SE).How to run with Traktor Pro? Posted on: 05.05.2009 by Cristin Petchel First of all hi.Im new to MIDI controllers soo let start like that.I bought the silver vci-100.I want to run it with Traktor Pro,but not with improved mappings for the SE.I want to use every single button on the controller as is on the software.No anything improved or changed.Where can i find such mappings? And also another question.Do i need to update my firmware to be able to use it with Traktor Pro and buy the Firmware Kit to do it? All the best. | |
| Rema Calvit 05.05.2009 |
Originally Posted by shogster
Once you import that file into Traktor (by clicking 'Import' in Preferences), you can view the mapping and also make changes to it. For example, if you would like to map one of the functions to another control, you would find that function on the MIDI mappings page, and have Traktor 'Learn' the new control there. Once you've gotten a handle of the basics, you can get into more detailed issues like modifiers. All is explained in the Traktor manual, and there are plenty of gurus on these community s that can help you out. Hope this helps. |
| Laquita Coduto 05.05.2009 |
Originally Posted by shogster
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| Cristin Petchel 05.05.2009 | First of all hi.Im new to MIDI controllers soo let start like that. I bought the silver vci-100.I want to run it with Traktor Pro,but not with improved mappings for the SE.I want to use every single button on the controller as is on the software.No anything improved or changed.Where can i find such mappings? And also another question.Do i need to update my firmware to be able to use it with Traktor Pro and buy the Firmware Kit to do it? All the best. |
| Cristin Petchel 06.05.2009 | I have no reason to not trust you guys. Thank you for all the help. |
| Rema Calvit 06.05.2009 | While you can map all 4 FX buttons, the 4th one (far right) will practically be a duplicate of another button (the 'effect' button next to your 'mid low' knob) as those buttons are hard linked in any firmware prior to 1.3. I would not let that deter you from upgrading as the FX in TPro are far superior to the ones in T3. Yeah, trust us NYers alright |
| Laquita Coduto 06.05.2009 | The effects are sweet! You will be fine Trust the New Yorkers!!! LOL |
| Cristin Petchel 06.05.2009 | Well with your firmware version can you map all of the FX buttons?I bought the black version from HTFR so i believe it should be with firmware 1.2.Hope i will be able to map all of the FX buttons here..looking at the efx in TPro i will be using them a lot. |
| Rema Calvit 05.05.2009 | I would upgrade to Traktor Pro, regardless of your firmware. Everything should work just fine, and probably the only "bug" you'd encounter would be that you can't map one of the FX buttons. I have firmware 1.1, and am using Traktor Pro; I find it much more functional than Traktor 3. The VCI-100se is simply a VCI-100 with firmware 1.3. There is a special (Ean's) mapping that makes use of the new firmware features, and this mapping is reflected in the updated overlay. You can see the changes in Fw 1.3 here: http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=1457 As you can see, the new features are really more for the advanced user. And don't forget, you can always upgrade your firmware later, if you choose to do so. |
| Cristin Petchel 05.05.2009 | Yeah.About the firmware,in one of Eans videos he says that the firmware (1.3 i believe) fixes some bugs and some other things on the vci.Is this only with the SE version or with every VCI console?Should i expect bugs and some things not working properly after upgrading to Traktor Pro? |
| Rema Calvit 05.05.2009 | Don't worry. The basic Vestax mapping is pretty intuitive - and you don't need to install any firmware to make use of it. That should fit the bill for what you're looking for: simple and straight-forward, with no crazy bells & whistles. |
| Cristin Petchel 05.05.2009 | And i thought it was be simple. Well yeah Eans mappings are great but im more of a mix dj (EDM) and from his videos and looking at the improvments that he made i believe they will match the needs for scratch and hip-hop djs.I just want something simple and for my needs his mappings are a litle bit overkill.Dont get me wrong they are awesome,especially the improvments in the FX section but this is the only thing i would use more often. |
| Rema Calvit 05.05.2009 |
Originally Posted by shogster
Once you import that file into Traktor (by clicking 'Import' in Preferences), you can view the mapping and also make changes to it. For example, if you would like to map one of the functions to another control, you would find that function on the MIDI mappings page, and have Traktor 'Learn' the new control there. Once you've gotten a handle of the basics, you can get into more detailed issues like modifiers. All is explained in the Traktor manual, and there are plenty of gurus on these community s that can help you out. Hope this helps. |
| Laquita Coduto 05.05.2009 |
Originally Posted by shogster
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| Cristin Petchel 05.05.2009 | Thank you very much.Thats what i needed.About the mappings,how can i make or edit tsi file (or tks dont remeber wich one)?For example can i open the mapping file wich is from the vestax website and edit it as i want? Thanks again. |
| Laquita Coduto 05.05.2009 | You do not need the firmware update to be able to use tpro. If you don't want to use any of ean's mappings just use the vestax mapping for traktor pro, its available from the vestax website. You also need to import the mapping in traktor pro once you have downloaded it. Go into traktor pro settings click on mapping and then import the mapping file. This mapping from vestax doesn't make use of every button on the vci but is fairly complete and straight forward. After you have played around with the vestax file you will learn its limitations. The firmware upgrade and eans mapping files allow you to use your vci with greater functionality, as in his videos. Good luck and in the future post in the general community for these type of questions. JT |
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