I Hate Breakcore

by **dasoner** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:42 pm

hello, id like to ask if anyone has ideas on how to make a diy crossfader with USB, to use it for controlling the dj program decks fader(instead of mouse), or some cheap solution on controlling the program via hardware.(unfortunatelly i cant easily afford even the standard hercules ones).

by **kvkvg** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:50 pm

hi there,

i found a remote 25 midi usb controler for cheap. it has a xy touchpad which i assign to the crossfader when i use tracktor. its probally no good for scratching but other than that, its a good substitute for me.

by **dasoner** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:51 pm

i dont cara about scratching dnb or breakcore sounds

, gimmegimme info!

by **kvkvg** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:56 pm

also, tim exile uses a kaos pad 3 as a x-fader, i havent tried it yet but it looks a lot sexier than a standard x-fader...and you dont have to lubricate touchpads.

by **dasoner** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:01 pm

i also mean much cheaper than korg's stuff >_<

by **rokhausen** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:03 pm

use a cheap gamepad with analog stick control. open it up and remove the spring(s) that center the stick controller. get some sort of HID-to-MIDI app to interface it to your dj program. probably run you about $15 for the controller if you don't already have one lying around

by **dasoner** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:05 pm

if uve got any links with steps and how to's id be ooltra-excited :twisted:

by **dasoner** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:27 pm

for the interested ones i found this: http://blogs.howtogeek.com/mysticgeek/2008/07/31/turn-a-gamepad-into-a-midi-controller-to-use-with-audio-software/ dunno if it works, im checkin it now :>

by **rokhausen** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:29 pm

google "midi gamepad"

EDIT: you did!

use a circular saw to open the gamepad and remove the spring... or leave it alone and just use the directional pads to control the x-fader. but that might leave you with only 3 possible states to work with - left, right, center... depending on how your dj program lets you map. no smooth transitions to be had... but this is for breakcore right? fuck that smooth shit!!

by **dasoner** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:45 pm

im trying to find a vst or sumthin that turns pad into midi to assign the buttons and so, with no luck so far.
ideas?

by **rokhausen** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:56 pm

that's kinda not how vst's work
try midi yoke

by **dasoner** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:20 am

oh i did and it really works, all that remains is to find a pad that suits the shits i wanna do, rape it outta its plastic clothes and then mashup yumyum.

by **rtificial** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:16 am

If you use ableton, you can just map the fader to the left/right buttons and mix that way.

by **dasoner** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:33 am

wont be smooth tho :/

by **rtificial** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:46 am

dasoner wrote:wont be smooth tho :/

Ever used ableton? There are like 5+ different mixer settings for the fader alone. Before I had a midi I was using the left/right to control the fader when doing shit live dj mixes.

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