Setting up digital dj gear in a club

A look at what how I use my dj gear at a typical nightclub and a walk through how I have mapped the Novation 25sl for use with Traktor 3

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[YourBroInTokyo]

simple but effective set up ean. this has really helped me decide on my next midi purchase. thanks!

[eangolden]

You're welcome. Good luck!

[joewheelar]

hey ean. quick question.

ive got a kontrol49 but couldnt get traktor to pick up my midi signals or anything. works fine in vdj and reason and fl tho. :/ any ideas?

thx we <3 you.

[eangolden]

yeah- the only time I have problem is if I connect my midi controllers after you start traktor. then they wont show up, as they need to be there at start up. Does that fix it?

[Jaan0]

wow it takes so long to set up!!! i can't get the display to work though, which template would you start with to see the value of each controls?

because if you start blank it takes ages having to assign a CC number to each encoder etc.

so which template do you start with, and how do you assign them in traktor so the values show up?

thanks alot!

[eangolden]

5 minutes from backpack to playing with all that gear is really short. Some guys spend 30 minutes in sound check connecting cables and gear. I dont start with any template. Everything has been built from scratch including the Novation settings and the Traktor TKS file. yes, it took me at least 8 hours to assign and design all the controls.

[derhausaholic]

Who cares? Beat matching is only the most basic skill for a DJ. If something so basic can be automated and it allows the DJ to focus on actually manipulating the music, then I'm for it.

Keep on with what you're doing Ean.

[01freezer01]

@eangolden how much do u charge for 4.5hours of djing?

[pabloandradel]

I need that mapping for traktor, please!

[MrBoxxed]

hey Ean,

I have an underused Novation SL.... could you assist me with the mappings for traktor at all?

[dfsdiogo]

Hi Ean Golden,

Do u have the mapping file (.tsi) for the novation 25 sl remote midi controller with Traktor like the video?

Thanks !

[mellloman]

hi Ean. I have an sl25 and i have a small problem with it. i used to have a axiom 61 and i was able to play notes on the pads. in sl25 the problem is that i can only setup the pads to play on fixed amount of time, from the sl25 menu. do you know if it's possible to play the pads as you play the piano keys on the controller ? if yes how can i do it. Thank you.

[djtavi77]

can I use this slmkII to control dj software? well i know i can but how do I map it? i'm using VDJ 7 and Avid torq 1.5/2.0 Im not sure how to map and save different page for fxs, transport and mixer... how to map the touchpad so it works like m-audio xponent's pad... please help!!!!!

[R2thekore]

Hey Ean, I have been trying to map my 25SL MkII all night... (Painful!!) I actually have all my stuff taped off like yours, but i'm having issues with my drum pads and the ability to multi hit and play queues... If I hit it multiple times it will only register one hit unless I hold off and wait a few seconds or hit another drum pad, then I can register multiple hits.... Is there a sensitivity setting I have to tweak somewhere? Also, if you have a premapped TSI I could have that would be amazing!

[Classik2o]

eangolden Checj out my mix broo! :]

[01freezer01]

@eangolden As always Thanks Ean, 1 Question? what do I select when mapping so that by the press of a button PRESTO all your preffered effect show up?