pern
This mapper is Using jpboggis excellent mapper code as a base and also parts of halo_djk's latest mapper functionality. Thanks to both of them.
I made this mapper since i really wanted to have this functionality on my DMC1, and every DMC1/DAC2 mapper at the moment use the [ FX ] button that the DMC1 doesn't have. With this mapper i now have almost total controll over all important functions in VDJ 4.0 without using extra controllers/Kbd etc.
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- DMC1 Optimized ? -
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First, This mapper works with both DMC1 and DAC2.
In this mapper, functions using the [ FX ] button on DAC2 are also mapped to other buttons on the DMC1. Some button-combinations that works on DAC2 doesn't work on the DMC1, this is corrected so that they also works on the DMC1.
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-- Generic Buttons --
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There are 2 buttons that doesn't have any functionality by there own and are only used in combinations with other keys, these are:
* [ WAITLIST ]
* [ SHIFT ]
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-- Core Function keys --
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* [ Play/Pause ]
Pressing this button generates a PLAY/PAUSE. Using [ SHIFT ] + [ Play/Pause ] generates a STUTTER PLAY. Using [ WAITLIST ] + [ Play/Pause ] plays the selected loop Sampler.
* [ CUE ]
Pressing the [ CUE ] button makes a track stop. [ SHIFT ] + [ CUE ] sets CUE Pos #1.
[ WAITLIST ] + [ CUE ] autocues to the first beat of the song.
* [ + ]
Pitch Bends the track forward while being pressed.
* [ - ]
Pitch Bends the track back while being pressed.
* [ MATCH ]
Applies a Beatlock, Beatlock is released when you release the key. To Lock Beatlock press
[ Shift ] + [ Match ], to unlock, just repeat. [ WAITLIST ] + [ MATCH ] generates a PITCH RESET.
* [ LOAD ]
Loads the selected Track into the player. [ SHIFT ] + [ LOAD ] (DAC2 only) toggles between Elapsed and Remain time in the players, note that time is calulated out for real time display taking pitch into account. The Progress Bar will also flash when the track has 30 seconds remaining, and faster when 10 seconds remain.
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-- Jogwheel --
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* [ Inner wheel ]
This performs a track nudge to set cue points while not playing, and a mild pitch bend while playing.
Hold [ Shift ] and then use the wheel to browse the record library.
* [ Outer wheel ]
This is used to Seek throughout the track, if used with [ Shift ] it will change directories in the browser.
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-- Loop handling --
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The Loop function of the mappper uses 3 buttons.
* [ |<< ]
Decrease Loop time, loop length is shown on the left of the display.
* [ >>| ]
Increase Loop time, loop length is shown on the left of the display.
* [ GROUP ]
Apply Preset Loop as shown in the display, a second press will exit the loop. When player is in loop play mode, "SINGLE" is shown in the display.
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-- Effect handling --
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* [ LOOP / PREVIEW ]
This button activates/deactivates the selected effect.
* [ SHIFT ] + [ + ]
Selects the next effect in the effect list and makes it the active one.
* [ SHIFT ] + [ - ]
Selects the previous effect in the effect list and makes it the active one.
// Note: DAC2 function only //
If you are using DAC2 you can also use the [ FX ] button.
* [ FX ]
This button activates/deactivates the selected effect.
* [ SHIFT ] + [ FX ]
Selects the next effect in the effect list and makes it the active one.
* [ WAITLIST ] + [ FX ]
Selects the previous effect in the effect list and makes it the active one.
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-- Loop Sampler handling --
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* [ WAITLIST ] + [ Play/Pause ]
Playes the selected Loop Sample.
* [ WAITLIST ] + [ + ]
Selects the next loop sample in the list and makes it the active one.
* [ WAITLIST ] + [ - ]
Selects the previous loop sample in the list and makes it the active one.
发表时间 Mon 04 Sep 06 @ 2:01 pm
DJ Marcel_1
Hey Pern;
Did you ever get a working version of your dedicated mixer working yet?
how many of those powermates did you end up having to use?
just curious.
DJ Marcel
Did you ever get a working version of your dedicated mixer working yet?
how many of those powermates did you end up having to use?
just curious.
DJ Marcel
发表时间 Wed 06 Sep 06 @ 1:38 am
pern
Hi,
Both yes and no ;-)
I started that project since i wanted one myself. But focus have shifted a little bit since then.
The mixer part works, i have used it in a couple of other mixers i built and it's a standard mixer design. The challange for me was to build the controller part and get that to work, i experimented with a couple of different hardware designs and they also works ok. Regarding the Powermates the latest version use 2 of them, each acting as a jogwheel for deck 1/2.
But then i bought a couple of DMC-1s and started to use them and my 10" Gemini 626 mixer a lot more since i thought it was more fun and easier to use. I almost never use my HDJC and ending up buying a new soundcard to use instead.
The lession learned from all this is that small isn't always good, a "pro" feeling of basic controller and mixer functions is. So, the focus now is to get that feeling from the hardware but still in a small package.
At the moment i'm working on that and it includes a special made cabinet for everything. It's designed to be used with a Laptop, include everything important but still be small enough to carry to gigs or clubs.
The "Box" at the moment have these data:
Widht: 19"
Heigh front: 1U
Heigh back: 1U/2U
Rackmount size, top,front: 4-5U
And this should include:
- 1 Controller (2U/3U)
- 1 Mixer (1U/2U)
- 1 Soundcard
- 1/2 USB HDD
- 1 USB Hub
And on top:
- 1 Laptop
It will be like a modern Citronic Thames, image below (1981). But with Laptop instead of turntables and much smaller. This can be used with any standard controller(s) or mixer(s). Or using any of my current projects below.
So my projects at the moment are these:
- 19", 2U controller , Mix between DAC2 and DAC3
- 19", 1U Mixer , like Rane MP2 but better.
- 19", 2U Mixer , full feature 3ch mixer.
Citronic Thames - 1981
Both yes and no ;-)
I started that project since i wanted one myself. But focus have shifted a little bit since then.
The mixer part works, i have used it in a couple of other mixers i built and it's a standard mixer design. The challange for me was to build the controller part and get that to work, i experimented with a couple of different hardware designs and they also works ok. Regarding the Powermates the latest version use 2 of them, each acting as a jogwheel for deck 1/2.
But then i bought a couple of DMC-1s and started to use them and my 10" Gemini 626 mixer a lot more since i thought it was more fun and easier to use. I almost never use my HDJC and ending up buying a new soundcard to use instead.
The lession learned from all this is that small isn't always good, a "pro" feeling of basic controller and mixer functions is. So, the focus now is to get that feeling from the hardware but still in a small package.
At the moment i'm working on that and it includes a special made cabinet for everything. It's designed to be used with a Laptop, include everything important but still be small enough to carry to gigs or clubs.
The "Box" at the moment have these data:
Widht: 19"
Heigh front: 1U
Heigh back: 1U/2U
Rackmount size, top,front: 4-5U
And this should include:
- 1 Controller (2U/3U)
- 1 Mixer (1U/2U)
- 1 Soundcard
- 1/2 USB HDD
- 1 USB Hub
And on top:
- 1 Laptop
It will be like a modern Citronic Thames, image below (1981). But with Laptop instead of turntables and much smaller. This can be used with any standard controller(s) or mixer(s). Or using any of my current projects below.
So my projects at the moment are these:
- 19", 2U controller , Mix between DAC2 and DAC3
- 19", 1U Mixer , like Rane MP2 but better.
- 19", 2U Mixer , full feature 3ch mixer.
Citronic Thames - 1981
发表时间 Wed 06 Sep 06 @ 10:21 am
djsherz
Hehe, that old Thames brings back memories! Got an old Hawaii console in the shed... ;-)
Been on a bit of a DIY mission myself just lately, have a look at my MIDI controller and new console in my blog (still a bit of a work in progress...) Not exactly compact by any stretch of the imagination, but it's got the lot!
Been on a bit of a DIY mission myself just lately, have a look at my MIDI controller and new console in my blog (still a bit of a work in progress...) Not exactly compact by any stretch of the imagination, but it's got the lot!
发表时间 Wed 06 Sep 06 @ 10:45 am
pern
;-)
I loved the Citronic consoles. Much better looking than any else at that time. I always wanted a Citronic System 80, but it was to expesive for me then: £1275, 1981.
I loved the Citronic consoles. Much better looking than any else at that time. I always wanted a Citronic System 80, but it was to expesive for me then: £1275, 1981.
发表时间 Wed 06 Sep 06 @ 10:52 am
pern
@djsherz
I like the console withe the Citronic turntables ;-) . Yes, those was really bad. Anyone that could afford replaced them with Pioneer and then later Technics. And a ICE mixer , cool .
My top 4 consoles from that time:
1 - Citronic , System 80
2 - Soundout, Panther Mk II
3 - ICE , Clubmaster Stereo
4 - tk Discosound , Disco Roadstar
I like the console withe the Citronic turntables ;-) . Yes, those was really bad. Anyone that could afford replaced them with Pioneer and then later Technics. And a ICE mixer , cool .
My top 4 consoles from that time:
1 - Citronic , System 80
2 - Soundout, Panther Mk II
3 - ICE , Clubmaster Stereo
4 - tk Discosound , Disco Roadstar
发表时间 Wed 06 Sep 06 @ 11:17 am
djsherz
I still use my TK Discosound speakers, they still sound great! I deeply regret scrapping the console that came with them though. Cant remember which one it was, but it had rim-drive BSR decks (not those 'orrible plastic citronic things!) along with a rotary mixer, sound to light controller and built in amp. Pulled it to bits, used the box as a record case for my 7"s. Later on the lid became my "Sherz Roadshow" frontage sign. Shame, wish I'd kept it intact now!
Whatever happened to ICE? Their stuff seemed really ahead of its time...
Whatever happened to ICE? Their stuff seemed really ahead of its time...
发表时间 Wed 06 Sep 06 @ 11:33 am
pern
Yes, the ICE stuff was really great. Don't know what happend to them.
Also Citronic did a lot of great stuff, the SM-607 mixer, consoles etc. Now, Citronic is nothing , just standard boring stuff.
Also Citronic did a lot of great stuff, the SM-607 mixer, consoles etc. Now, Citronic is nothing , just standard boring stuff.
发表时间 Wed 06 Sep 06 @ 11:45 am