S8: Can I remap pads 1 through 4 in loop mode to beatjumps?

Beware_The_Quirky

I don't really use the top row of pads when in loop mode, so I'd like to remap them to beatjumps so I can use all 8 pad to jump back and forwards (1, 4, 16 and 32 beats at a time). Does anyone know if this is possible? Thanks in advance.

Sûlherokhh

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/46625/s8-can-i-remap-pads-1-through-4-in-loop-mode-to-beatjumps

There is, two ways in fact.

The first is to overmap the controller mapping. You will have to overmap the pads buttons with modifiers (override must remain unchecked for this), to create your own pad mode index as conditionals for your actual beatjump assignments. These are used to indicate that the assignments only work when you are in loop mode. They must also flip to a different value each when you are on the alternate deck, by having modifiers (again, override must remain unchecked) on each deck button.

You find the mapping files and all the commands to add assignments in Preferences→Controller Manager.

The second way is to go directly in the qml code of the s8 deck mapping file and change the code for the top row of pads to a carbon copy of the bottom row of pads, but with different loop values.

If you have done neither before, i suggest you try the first, or look for a user mapping online that does exactly that. DJ Tech Tools has a nice mapping library.

I may just look into the second solution myself, to see how easy it is.

Stevan

Additionaly, there should be another modifier tracker mapped to your DECK button - in this way, the mapping "knows" which deck is currently selected in each side of the unit - this applies to 4-deck mixing style.