- Traktor Pro 2 Mapping Tsi Reloop Digital Jockey 2 Interface Download
- Traktor Pro 2 Mapping Tsi Reloop Digital Jockey 2 Interface Download
Hi all, here is my custom traktor mapping for the reloop digital jockey 2 interface edition.
Before I explain it a bit, I must say that I am in no way affiliated with reloop, I'm just an end user. If you've got issues with the controller, take it to reloop. Also, apologies for the wall-o-text, A video would've been better but I down own a camera
You should make sure you're running the latest firmware and at least Traktor 1.2.4.
Installation:
1.Go to settings window
2.To install a fresh mapping and overwrite your previous one, click the import button on the bottom of the page.
3.To install this mapping alongside a previous mapping, go to control manager, add, import.
4.Change the midi in and midi out section to the DJIE2
This mapping is based on one of the original ones from reloop, many of the functions remain the same, many are different. If you don't already know what the basic functionality is, check here: http://www.reloopdj.com/video_conten..-2/language/en
This mapping is primarily made as a 2 deck mapping. I have not bothered with 4 deck, as I dont need it.
The major difference is fader FX mode which works much like Eans mapping for the VCI. To get this working as I like, I have had to sacrifice the scratch capability of the controller. The Scratch button now enables fader FX mode. When you press it both the scratch light and the FX dry/wet light will illuminate.
In this mode, the touch sensetive jog enables chained FX1, the volume fader for that deck is chained FX2, and FX3 kicks in at the lowest point of the volume fader. The pitch control is also turned into filter control whilst in this mode.
Press it again and it'll kill the effects and reset the filter but you'll now be in fx dry/wet mode on the jog wheel.
Pitch bend and plain fx dry/wet on the jog wheels remain the same. Its all been integrated with each of the jog wheel functionalities and is pretty solid. I havent noticed any bugs as yet.
Other changes include the keylock buttons. These are now deck master buttons, the shift functionality is keylock. Hit one and it'll set that deck to master, blink with the beat (to let you know its master), and setup the headphone cue so the other deck is now through your headphones.
The pitchbend buttons next to the jog wheel are now 32 bar beatjumps. This can save your ass if your too late with the next mix. Or speed it up pretty seamlessly.
The fx buttons, knobs and lights are used as before but pressing down on the fx knob when in chained mode will activate that effect aswell as pressing on the button.
Whilst in advanced effects mode 'Activate 1' now resets the effect to your stored preference.
The fx dry/wet knob still controls the dry/wet but if you're in a playing loop on that deck it'll now control the loop length (saves pressing shift every time )
The shift functionalities are still effect select but the 'activate 2' button switches between chained and advanced effect mode for banks FX1 & FX2 respectively. 'Activate 1' now stores the effect settings that are currently loaded.
So have a play if you feel so inclined, let me know what you think, I hope you like it.
If you can think of any other interesting and useful additions let me know and I'll see if I can integrate them too.
Moreover there is also a Reloop Digital Jockey Overlay (Traktor Pro 2) included. This convenient plate is an overlay for the Digital Jockey that has been especially adapted for Traktor Pro 2. This overlay which is made of sturdy PP foil can simply be put on the Digital Jockey.
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Guest post by Paul Chambers
Traktor Pro 2 Mapping Tsi Reloop Digital Jockey 2 Interface Download
Are you a Traktor user looking for a compact, mid-priced controller to match it with? The Reloop Digital Jockey 2 is one of many such controllers from the likes of M-Audio, Numark, Hercules and Behringer – but how does it measure up? The version reviewed here is the Controller edition which omits the sound card. This is suitable for people who already have a DJ or similar sound card (I use the Novation NIO 2/4).
Reloop also offers the Interface Edition which includes a sound card, and a Master Edition which not only includes a sound card but can operate as a standalone mixer. Also, only the Interface and Master editions have touch sensitive platters.
First impressions/setting up
Traktor Pro 2 Mapping Tsi Reloop Digital Jockey 2 Interface Download
The chassis is made from metal with plastic edges. It feels pretty solid, so as long as it ain’t being chucked around there should be no problems. The controller is a nice dark shade and doesn’t look as toy-like as some of the cheaper DJ controllers.
The knobs that control effects and looping are different to the EQ controls in that you have a click-through motion to them, so when you turn them they have a stepped action rather than turning smoothly. This I feel was implemented on purpose, as when you are using the effects from Traktor they offer better control – for example, the beat slicer works more precisely. I appreciate this when I use it in my Ableton Live sets. The pitch faders are not as long as say a 1210 turntable, probably about 2/3s the reach. The faders and especially the crossfader feel smooth, so no stiffness for scratch DJs.
The unit is adorned with buttons that control everything from looping to effects assignments and parameters. You also have 2 shift buttons which mean that you effectively get near enough double the functions from the same buttons. Nomad factory vst download mac. They included two shift buttons when I think one would have done, but I’m just being picky here!
The knobs and dials can be pressed as well for yet another function. For example, the kill switches are accessed by pushing the EQ knobs instead of a separate button, which is a nice feature.
In use
The jogwheels feel nice but for me, they are too sensitive when it comes to scratching – although I’m not a scratch DJ so that may have a little part to do with it! This may be due to them not being touch sensitive, I’m not sure, maybe someone who has had hands-on use of the other controllers in the range can offer some insight into this.
Again as with the buttons, the jogwheels can be used for many other functions apart from cueing and scratching. For example, a search button turns the wheels into a type of scrub wheel, pitch bend does just that (there is also separate pitch bend button for each deck) and the effects utilise the jogwheels to control how “wet” (or “on”) the effects are.
Arcade buttons and Traktor dials
Underneath the jogwheels are the usual cue/cup/play functions. These are basically a bit like the arcade buttons that you find on the modded Vestax units as championed by DJ Tech Tools. Reloop may well have copied this feature after seeing the modified Vestax version, and they do feel good to use.
If you are using Traktor, at the top you have a larger dial which when pushed brings up the full Traktor browser. You can then use this dial to locate your tracks. Using the jogwheels for the same function, you’ll find that the left jogwheel moves through your folders & the right wheel moves through the tracks of the folder that you are in. The knobs do have a slight looseness to them compared to a standalone DJ mixer which may put some people off: In fact, this would be my main gripe with this unit.
Conclusion
For me, none of the controllers on the market are “there” quite yet when it comes to one main feature: the decks/jogwheels. If someone would implement a jogwheel more akin to the better Pioneer CDJs (for example) then I think controllers as a whole would be taken a lot more seriously.
But for the price, the Reloop range is good pieces of kit. Well made, not too large, and well worth considering if you want something more than a “toy” but don’t want to spend really big bucks.
This was a guest post by Paul Chambers, a DJ/producer from London who recently got back into DJing thanks to digital, having sold his old kit a while ago. He uses Traktor, Reason and Ableton Live, and his tastes range from acid/deep house/detroit techno right through to drum & bass. Check his music out at http://calitron.podomatic.com/.
Do you own one of the Reloop controllers? What do you think of it? What controller would you go for at this price point, and why? Let us know!
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