
Different commands can be assigned to your MIDI controller’s buttons by activating the “Learn” button and then pressing the desired button on the controller to select it.

All the essential mapping commands we need can be accessed here by pressing the “Add In…” button and selecting the category “FX Unit”.

We can then configure our MIDI controller via the In and Out ports. Once in Controller Manager, a new MIDI mapping can be created by pressing the “Add…” button, and selecting “Generic MIDI”.

In order to do this, we’ll have to map some commands in the Controller Manager which is located in TRAKTOR PRO 2’s settings. Of course, this mapping should always work, regardless of which effects and settings were previously used. The effect will remain triggered as long as the button is pressed. To trigger this effect with specific settings, only one button is needed. In this example, you’ll learn how to create mapping commands that control the Beatmasher 2 effect. Once you’ve understood the important principles, you can start mapping your own custom effects to your MIDI controller.įirst example – one-touch beatmasher 2 effect In this tutorial will learn you how to create mappings using specific examples. The best part is, creating the required commands in the Controller Manager is a one-time effort, which means that accessing your personal effects arsenal during a performance will be uncomplicated ever-afterwards. Having several buttons close to each other with different effects assigned using mappings results in some incredible possibilities, for instance, multiple effects can be instantly triggered alternately, or even simultaneously, depending on button pressure. The goal? Learn how to select, configure, and trigger your effects with just one touch on the MIDI controller of your choice. That’s why Native Instruments will shed some light on how this can be automated by mapping commands using TRAKTOR’s Controller Manager in this tutorial. Anyone who has ever DJ’ed knows it can be difficult to call up multiple effects with specific settings when playing live. Every DJ wants to make their sets stand out with their own signature effects, and TRAKTOR PRO 2 offers a world of possibilities for this.
