The buttons for correspond to their mappings but when i movepress anything, nothing happens. Recently i got a k2 and have enjoyed using it in ableton, however more than often it appears as if the controller is frozen. I read the k2 to is possible to map in every kind of way but nowhere anything about using it for producing. K2 with ableton live and traktor to see how it would fare against other popular controllers on the market. Does anyone know if the k2 is suited for producing music with ableton live instead of using in to control ableton for live sets. One macbook is running ableton live, that controls maschine and send. K2 latest firmware, which has an integrated usb class compliant audio interface no driver necessary or provided and am on macos 10.
It is intuitively designed and with the layer function actually provides 3x the controller for your buck. The other laptop is running traktor pro, controlled by two xone. The k2 s audio interface is recognized with rekordbox, ableton, and audacity just fine. Djay pro 2 mac os roland dj202 amir maula edit tom levien edit about 11 hours ago. In xlink mode, the xone k2 adds controls to its host rather than simply piggybacking hub style. K2 x1 emulator map, plus an additional sampler control map for use with traktor pro 2. Traktor mapping switches please note you need latching layers off. It can be used with any brand or style of dj mixer to add digital control, or add the 1d and a xone.
Hi i just tried to join the xone k2 forum and ask this question but it seems to be on lockdown atm cant register for some reason so i thought i would ask here. Midding mapping xone k2 so that eq knobs are at 0db when in 12 0clock position. Dj techtools search for midi maps by dj software and. Firstly my speaker cables werent compatible with the xones inputs rcas instead of jacks. I wouldnt use the soundcard, but it might be useful as a backup. I worked out that the notes the k2 sends for each of these buttons do not correspond to the standard notes that live uses. K2 leds in ableton live 9 i have a drum rack set and using the buttons labelled a to p on the k2 to play the rack. K2 is a compact designed midi controller for use with any dj software such as ableton, virtual dj, mixvibes, mixx and traktor pro. K2 may have a small footprint, but thats the only scaleddown thing about this fully loaded midi controller. K2 has 52 physical controls including 12 analog and 6 endless. I just bought a xone k2 really loving it but having a few problems getting my system working right. Single setup phones and mix text to accompany video tutorial turn up at a house party, plug your k2 into the stereo system and mix to your hearts content. Hello there, i am looking for a dj mixer which would fit my needs.
Articles about djing with ableton live dj techtools the largest community for dj and producer techniques, tutorials, and tips. Db series mixer text to accompany video tutorial with a xone. Changing the latching layer has no effect whatsoever on the session box itself as seen by ableton live. K2 can even be used to control lights or vj software if it can receive midi data it can take commands from k2. Build ableton live midi mappings for your midi controller using our simple web app. Hi, i was mapping my xone k2 to prepare the arrangement of a track, triggering the clips with the xone s buttons but i cant. Better still is the fact that power for the device will be drawn from the host if its plugged into the mains, so if you absolutely must use a usb hub for whatever reason, a xone mixer k2 combo wont be swallowing precious power. Discussion of music production, audio, equipment and any related topics, either with or without ableton live. Board index ableton forums music and audio production. A simple traktor step sequencer mapping for the xone. Universal controller and is perfect for use with all leading dj software, such as traktor pro, ableton, virtual dj, pcdj and m ixvibes. The k2 is a time saving device that frees you up to concentrate on creating incredible music instead of the laptop screen.
Xone k1 k2 vs ni traktor z1 anyone have experience with the soundcards on these. K2 is a flexible controller that is mapped to control mixxxs decks, effects, or both. K1 can even be used to control lights or vj software if it can receive midi data it can take commands from k1. What each control does is entirely up to you you can create a completely customised.
K2 gives you a total of 12 analog pots, 6 encoders with push switches, four linear faders with firmwarebased soft takeover functions, and 30 backlit soft buttons. Clyphx pro nativekontrol advanced ableton live control. I use this with ableton as the controller for the effects on my stems during live performance. After all, a single k2 with latching layers can be seen as a 12tracks single controller with 3 groups of controls with 4 tracks each. So can you map it to jam on drum kits in ableton for example.
K1 is a universal controller and can be used with any dj software, including traktor pro, ableton, virtual dj, mixvibes and mixx. K2 professional usb dj midi controller and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Then next day i was going to record the show and both my k1 and k2 stopped working in traktor and ableton, my laptop. Clyphx pro is a deceptively simple scripting language for music producers and performers who use ableton live 9. When i map the play of any clip and then press play, ableton goes crazy and start to replay those clips like i was pressing the button again without finishing the loop. These are the default traktor pro 2 maps shipped with the xone. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. For software that supports soft takeover, such as ableton live, the control value for a different layer wont change until the pot or fader moves to. This k2 map allows you to control four slots in ableton and utilise. K1 is a compact, slim line dj midi controller that lets you define and customise your. Ableton live midi mapping remotify in the time it took you to read this, you could have created your own custom ableton script for that controller sitting in front of you. The anxious have created an exclusive map and sample pack that allows you to make live music, spontaneously without the need for a mouse.
Recently i was preparing to record another and had the set worked out. While ableton s push hardware is designed especially for live, it makes a superb traktor controller too. Akai apc 20 6 mappings more infos about this controller on digitaldj. K2 is a universal midi controller and is perfect for use with any dj software, such as traktor pro, ableton, virtual dj, pcdj and mixvibes. Abletonlivedjsguide, learn how to dj in ableton live, learn from. Go advanced with your ableton midi mappings remotify. Functions for deck d overall swing amount filter adjust filter onoff gain adjust pan.
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