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First version of the DAC-2 / DMC-1 mapper for VDJ 4.1 is now released.
The functionality described below is for DAC-2, DMC-1 have almost the same but no video support. That will come in the next release.
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== Mapper Functionality ==
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The mapper uses four different "Modes" , These are
- LOAD/CUE
- PLAY
- PAUSE
- BROWSE
** LOAD/CUE
When a new song is loaded to a deck or when [CUE] is pressed.
** PLAY
When [PLAY] is pressed and the song is playing.
** PAUSE
When pressing [PLAY] while the song is playing.
** BROWSE
For browsing the record library and selecta new song to load.
Some off these modes are indecated by the CUE and PLAY LEDs, more on that below.
When you start VDJ, the mapper starts in BROWSE mode.
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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 Functions --
-----------------------
* [ WAITLIST ] + [ CUE ]
Sets the BROWSE mode, enables you to select and load a new song.
CUE and PLAY LEDs are flashing to indicate this mode.
Also note that you MUST stop [ CUE ] the song before you can activate
BROWSE mode. This so that you don't enter it by misstake.
* [ Play/Pause ] Pressing this button generates a PLAY/PAUSE.
If the song is playing the PLAY LED is on, if it's paused
it's flashing.
- [ SHIFT ] + [ Play/Pause ] generates a STUTTER PLAY.
- [ WAITLIST ] + [ Play/Pause ] plays the selected loop Sampler.
* [ CUE ] Pressing the [ CUE ] button makes a track stop.
- [ SHIFT ] + [ CUE ] sets CUE Pos #1. If Mode = PLAY then it's HOTCUE #1.
* [ + ]
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.
- [ Shift ] + [ Match ] Locks Beatlock. Just repeat to unlock.
- [ WAITLIST ] + [ MATCH ] generates a PITCH RESET.
* [ LOAD ] Loads the selected Track into the player (In BROWSE mode).
- Left Deck [ SHIFT ] + [ LOAD ] toggles between Elapsed and Remain time in the players.
- [ WAITLIST ] + [ LOAD ] Loads the selected track into the playlist (In BROWSE mode).
The Progress Bar flash when the track has 30 seconds remaining, and faster when 10 seconds remain.
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-- Jogwheel --
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These use the different "modes".
*** LOAD/CUE Mode: ***
- [ Inner wheel ] This performs a track nudge to set cue points.
- [ Outer wheel ] This is used to Seek throughout the track.
*** PLAY Mode: ***
- [ Inner wheel ] Does a mild pitch bend..
- [ Outer wheel ] This is used to Seek throughout the track.
*** PAUSE Mode: *** [ PLAY LED flashing ]
- [ Inner wheel ] This performs a track nudge to set cue points.
- [ Outer wheel ] This is used to Seek throughout the track.
*** BROWSE Mode: *** [ CUE + PLAY LED flashing ]
- [ Inner wheel ] Used to browse the record library .
- [ Waitlist ] + [ Inner wheel ] browse the playlist
- [ Outer wheel ] Used to 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.
The loop range is from 128 beats to 1/8th beat.
* [ >>| ]
Increase Loop time, loop length is shown on the left of the display.
the loop range is from 1/8th beat to 128 beats.
* [ 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. Note that 1/8th beat shows as -8,
1/4 shows as -4 and half beat shows at -2. 128 beats shows as "28"
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-- Effect handling --
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* [ 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.
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-- Video handling --
----------------------
* [ LOOP/PREVIEW ]
This performs a Video Transition to the other player. A quick tap will just switch video to the new player with no transition. Pressed and held, [ LOOP/PREVIEW ] will perform a transition using your selected transition. The Transition will only be applied for as long as you hold the button, For a full transition you'll need to hold the button for about 4 seconds.
* Left Deck [ SHIFT ] + [ + ]
Selects the next transition in the transition list and makes it the active one.
* Left Deck [ SHIFT ] + [ - ]
Selects the previous transition in the transition list and makes it the active one.
* Right Deck [ SHIFT ] + [ + ]
Selects the next video effect in the video effect list and makes it the active one.
* Right Deck [ SHIFT ] + [ - ]
Selects the previous video effect in the video effect list and makes it the active one.
* Right Deck [ SHIFT ] + [ LOAD ]
Activates/deactivates the selected video effect.
-----------------------------------------
-- Working with the Playlist in VDJ --
-----------------------------------------
The Playlist can be used with this mapper to load requested songs to or
any song that you want to have easy access to later.
** This only works in BROWSE mode.
** [ WAITLIST ] + [ CUE ] to enter it when Deck is NOT playing.
- Loading a song to the Playlist:
Select the song that you want to add to the Playlist with [ Inner jogwheel ],
then press [ WAITLIST ] + [ LOAD ] to load it to the Playlist.
- Loading a song from the Playlist to the Deck:
If you press [ Waitlist ] and turn the [ Inner jogwheel ] you can browse the
playlist. Select a song and press [ LOAD ] to load it to the Deck.
The functionality described below is for DAC-2, DMC-1 have almost the same but no video support. That will come in the next release.
==================
== Mapper Functionality ==
==================
The mapper uses four different "Modes" , These are
- LOAD/CUE
- PLAY
- PAUSE
- BROWSE
** LOAD/CUE
When a new song is loaded to a deck or when [CUE] is pressed.
** PLAY
When [PLAY] is pressed and the song is playing.
** PAUSE
When pressing [PLAY] while the song is playing.
** BROWSE
For browsing the record library and selecta new song to load.
Some off these modes are indecated by the CUE and PLAY LEDs, more on that below.
When you start VDJ, the mapper starts in BROWSE mode.
-----------------------
-- Generic Buttons --
-----------------------
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 ]
-----------------------
-- Core Functions --
-----------------------
* [ WAITLIST ] + [ CUE ]
Sets the BROWSE mode, enables you to select and load a new song.
CUE and PLAY LEDs are flashing to indicate this mode.
Also note that you MUST stop [ CUE ] the song before you can activate
BROWSE mode. This so that you don't enter it by misstake.
* [ Play/Pause ] Pressing this button generates a PLAY/PAUSE.
If the song is playing the PLAY LED is on, if it's paused
it's flashing.
- [ SHIFT ] + [ Play/Pause ] generates a STUTTER PLAY.
- [ WAITLIST ] + [ Play/Pause ] plays the selected loop Sampler.
* [ CUE ] Pressing the [ CUE ] button makes a track stop.
- [ SHIFT ] + [ CUE ] sets CUE Pos #1. If Mode = PLAY then it's HOTCUE #1.
* [ + ]
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.
- [ Shift ] + [ Match ] Locks Beatlock. Just repeat to unlock.
- [ WAITLIST ] + [ MATCH ] generates a PITCH RESET.
* [ LOAD ] Loads the selected Track into the player (In BROWSE mode).
- Left Deck [ SHIFT ] + [ LOAD ] toggles between Elapsed and Remain time in the players.
- [ WAITLIST ] + [ LOAD ] Loads the selected track into the playlist (In BROWSE mode).
The Progress Bar flash when the track has 30 seconds remaining, and faster when 10 seconds remain.
-----------------
-- Jogwheel --
----------------
These use the different "modes".
*** LOAD/CUE Mode: ***
- [ Inner wheel ] This performs a track nudge to set cue points.
- [ Outer wheel ] This is used to Seek throughout the track.
*** PLAY Mode: ***
- [ Inner wheel ] Does a mild pitch bend..
- [ Outer wheel ] This is used to Seek throughout the track.
*** PAUSE Mode: *** [ PLAY LED flashing ]
- [ Inner wheel ] This performs a track nudge to set cue points.
- [ Outer wheel ] This is used to Seek throughout the track.
*** BROWSE Mode: *** [ CUE + PLAY LED flashing ]
- [ Inner wheel ] Used to browse the record library .
- [ Waitlist ] + [ Inner wheel ] browse the playlist
- [ Outer wheel ] Used to change directories in the browser.
----------------------
-- Loop handling --
----------------------
The Loop function of the mappper uses 3 buttons.
* [ |<< ]
Decrease Loop time, loop length is shown on the left of the display.
The loop range is from 128 beats to 1/8th beat.
* [ >>| ]
Increase Loop time, loop length is shown on the left of the display.
the loop range is from 1/8th beat to 128 beats.
* [ 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. Note that 1/8th beat shows as -8,
1/4 shows as -4 and half beat shows at -2. 128 beats shows as "28"
----------------------
-- Effect handling --
----------------------
* [ 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.
--------------------------------
-- Loop Sampler handling --
-------------------------------
* [ 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.
----------------------
-- Video handling --
----------------------
* [ LOOP/PREVIEW ]
This performs a Video Transition to the other player. A quick tap will just switch video to the new player with no transition. Pressed and held, [ LOOP/PREVIEW ] will perform a transition using your selected transition. The Transition will only be applied for as long as you hold the button, For a full transition you'll need to hold the button for about 4 seconds.
* Left Deck [ SHIFT ] + [ + ]
Selects the next transition in the transition list and makes it the active one.
* Left Deck [ SHIFT ] + [ - ]
Selects the previous transition in the transition list and makes it the active one.
* Right Deck [ SHIFT ] + [ + ]
Selects the next video effect in the video effect list and makes it the active one.
* Right Deck [ SHIFT ] + [ - ]
Selects the previous video effect in the video effect list and makes it the active one.
* Right Deck [ SHIFT ] + [ LOAD ]
Activates/deactivates the selected video effect.
-----------------------------------------
-- Working with the Playlist in VDJ --
-----------------------------------------
The Playlist can be used with this mapper to load requested songs to or
any song that you want to have easy access to later.
** This only works in BROWSE mode.
** [ WAITLIST ] + [ CUE ] to enter it when Deck is NOT playing.
- Loading a song to the Playlist:
Select the song that you want to add to the Playlist with [ Inner jogwheel ],
then press [ WAITLIST ] + [ LOAD ] to load it to the Playlist.
- Loading a song from the Playlist to the Deck:
If you press [ Waitlist ] and turn the [ Inner jogwheel ] you can browse the
playlist. Select a song and press [ LOAD ] to load it to the Deck.
发表时间 Fri 20 Oct 06 @ 2:25 pm
DJ Cyder
Keep in mind this is the first version of the mapper. Pern is looking for constructive ideas for the next release.
发表时间 Fri 20 Oct 06 @ 2:35 pm
iucaa
DJ Cyder please provide a play/stop that let you ear song from playlist without load on deck (Autoswitch: if is playing deck 1 audio pfl will run on deck 2 channell)
发表时间 Tue 02 Jan 07 @ 2:17 pm
halo_djk
Thats not so much based on a controller mapper, than VDJ's preview player. I think by default it plays the preview in the unused player. But as you would still have to use your mouse to close the preview player, why not just preview it from the PC in the first place.
I'm unsure if there is a command that you can use in the mapper to both load_preview and then close_preview as well.
I'm unsure if there is a command that you can use in the mapper to both load_preview and then close_preview as well.
发表时间 Wed 03 Jan 07 @ 12:56 am