Change CC value in Traktor Z1 MKII in modo mode

Roberto Tafuro

Hello and sorry for my bad english. I've bought the Z1 primarly to have more faders in Ableton Live, bit the issue Is this:

I have an APC64 as main controller, so i can use my 8 faders in the Configure Window;

A Minilab3 in Arturia mode to map the plugins "internally" (so i save the midi mapping in the plugin itself);

So the problem is that the faders of the Z1 are mapped like the Minilab3, CC on the left and on the right are the same and the two volume faders/crossfade share the same CC. The buttons are ready as midi notes.

That said, the only way Is the Ableton Live internal midi mapping, that lets you use everything from the device, buttons as well, but...yes, you know, it can't be saved except you don't male a template.

I've downloaded the Controller Device software, but the Z1 MKII os not listed.

So, Is there a way to change faders CC and use the buttons like CC?

Thank you in advice!

Stevan

Look up for MIDI Translators or M4L device that can convert MIDI messages is the only way. Controller Editor can't see new devices unfortunately.

Stevan

Look up for MIDI Translators or M4L device that can convert MIDI messages is the only way. Controller Editor can't see new devices unfortunately.

Roberto Tafuro

Thank you so much for your reply. This is really frustrating, and the lack of information is terrible. Unfortunately, I’ve already purchased several M4L devices. I use one of them to choke my V-Drum cymbals in Live, and I also use Bidule to filter MIDI messages. However, if you can’t access MIDI CC inside the hardware, everything happens afterward. This means every M4L device or MIDI translator will receive the same CC message, overriding the previous fader with the same CC.

Sharing the same CC across different faders by default in midi mode doesn’t make much sense at all. I’ll see if there’s anything I can do, or I’ll return this controller and switch to the older version that can be mapped within the Controller Editor.

It’s unbelievable that older devices perform better than the new ones.

Thank you again, and have a nice Sunday!

Stevan

Yes I find it frustrating too, like many other NI things and behaviors…
They want you to just use Traktor.

Roberto Tafuro

That's true, and it is not only NI. For example, why there are no APC64 scripts for other DAW? The Minilab 3 is one of the best implemented low budget keyboards out there. Works with Live, with Cubase, it's great in Reason and is ready mapped on Arturia's stuff.

I've spent other money, and found this software (i can't share the link):

Control Surface Studio by Remotify.

It works and it is easy to map. I've tested only remote functions and it works. At list, if i can't get CC changing, i can map the Z1 to some Live functions.

Have a nice day!

Stevan

Love the CSS! I use it for years now. And that's a good call to use that app to create a script and bypass basic midi interface of Live.

Cheers!