Xone K2 Hot Cue Lights Mapping

DZZ

Hi everyone,

I am trying to build my own mapping for the xone k2 with Traktor Pro 3.

The xone k2 only outputs 3 LED colors. Here is the behavior I am attempting.

if there is already a hotcue stored in slot 1, then the assigned midi button should light up

is this possible?

this is the behavior on the X1.

thanks!

adso_G

It is possible... It's fidgety, but possible.

You need to add an OUT to the same button with LED as the type of controller and Interaction mode to output.

Set the controller range Min=0 & Max=1. Midi range stays at Min=0 and Max=127.

Tricky bit number 1 - Make sure you are not using latching layers and to choose your button color (red, green or orange) you need to consult the manual for the corresponding midi note (CC or note detc etc), then manually enter that value into the button value field e.g Ch15.Note.C#1 or what ever the corresponding one is for your button.

Tricky bit number 2 - It doesnt always light up when you start up or connect your K2.. you need to press the button for it to start working sometimes.

Sûlherokhh

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/26551/xone-k2-hot-cue-lights-mapping

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/132556#Comment_132556

Here is the manual. Page 17+18 for the MIDI Out designations:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/778554/Allen-And-Heath-Xone-K2.html?page=18#manual

Stevan

Disable latching layers is a first thing you need to do in order to access all 3 colors in the same layout.

If you share some screenshots of your hotcue commands then you would get a better answer.

DZZ

hi

so i tried it and no light turns on. so my first question is, how can i confirm that i am not using latch layers? i'm assuming i am not as i just updated the k2 firmware and the mapping is from scratch.

i've set all the setings you said and there is no light at all. i suspect something is going on with the controller range.
"Min=0 & Max=1. Midi range stays at Min=0 and Max=127"

originally it was Min=0-1 & Max=7. Midi range stays at Min=0 and Max=127

and with the original settings, i would get the desired light but only as long as i was holding the button down.

thanks

DZZ

here are some screenshots

suggested settings - no light
https://postimg.cc/kV3YDQtc

original settings - light only when pressing button
https://postimg.cc/XZfH5rf0

Stevan

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/132593#Comment_132593

Post some screenshots, we don't know what command are you using to output cues.

Check official A&H youtube channel, you will find info on how to disable layer system.

DZZ

checking out the latch info/videos no... screenshots posted in previous comment. thanks!!

Sûlherokhh

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/132601#Comment_132601

The manual i linked describes how to activate and deactivate latching layers.

Stevan

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/132598#Comment_132598

You are using incorrect output command.

Add Out --> Track Deck --> Cue --> Hotcue X Type (there is dedicated command for each cue)

Stevan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Kmd8BPiWM&ab_channel=AllenandHeathUK

It is "State 1" of the Latching Layers setup^

DZZ

> @Stevan said:
> You are using incorrect output command.
> Add Out --> Track Deck --> Cue --> Hotcue X Type (there is dedicated command for each cue)

that did the trick. thanks again!