Force Traktor to switch to a Track Deck on C/D after switching from external inputs?

DanteBen
DanteBen Member Posts: 10 Member
edited May 2023 in Traktor Software & Hardware

Hi there,

Is there any simple way to force Traktor to switch to a Track Deck on C/D rather than a Remix Deck when switching External Input off? This happens on a Traktor Kontrol S3 and S4 Mk3.

I know I can make a convoluted controller mapping with a modifier to do it, but it feels like there should be a setting in Preferences and I can't find one.

Thanks in advance!

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  • Sûlherokhh
    Sûlherokhh Member, Traktor Mapping Mod Posts: 1,731 mod
    Answer ✓
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/13503/force-traktor-to-switch-to-a-track-deck-on-c-d-after-switching-from-external-inputs

    If you open the file '\Traktor Pro 3\Resources64\qml\CSI\S4MK3\S4MK3Channel.qml' with notepad++ you will find in line 16++ the following code:

     Wire 
 { 
   from: surface_prefix + "input"; 
   to: ButtonScriptAdapter 
   { 
     onPress: 
     {
       if(!module.shift)
       {
         deckType.value = (deckType.value == DeckType.Live) ? Helpers.defaultTypeForDeck(module.index) : DeckType.Live;
       }
     }
     brightness: (deckType.value == DeckType.Live) ? 1.0 : 0.0
   } 
 }


    The code references the file '\Traktor Pro 3\Resources64\qml\CSI\Common\DeckHelpers.js'. In line 22++ of that short file you will find the lines:

    ...
// primary decks default to track, secondary decks default to remix
function defaultTypeForDeck(deckIdx)
{
   return (deckIdx > 2) ? DeckType.Remix : DeckType.Track
}
...

    This code makes the the default switchback to TrackDeck, with the exception of deck C and D (deckIdx > 2) with a switchback to RemixDeck.

    It will always switch to TrackDeck if you change this:

    return (deckIdx > 2) ? DeckType.Remix : DeckType.Track

    to this:

    return DeckType.Track

    Enjoy, and happy modding. 🦋

Answers

  • LostInFoundation
    LostInFoundation Member Posts: 4,254 Expert

    I could be wrong, but isn’t this managed by the decks layout?

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  • DanteBen
    DanteBen Member Posts: 10 Member
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/73128#Comment_73128

    Sadly not. Those options change as you change the deck flavour anywhere, and they automatically change to Remix Decks when returning from EXT input on C/D.

  • LostInFoundation
    LostInFoundation Member Posts: 4,254 Expert

    What happens when you push more than one time on C/D buttons?

  • DanteBen
    DanteBen Member Posts: 10 Member
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/73143#Comment_73143

    Nothing. Just tried pressing them then and it did nothing.

    My workaround is to have a custom mapping where the Hotcues button switches the Deck Flavour to Track Deck if the Flavor is set to Remix Deck. This means I’ve got to switch it if I ever switch between EXT and internal, which kinda sucks when playing 4 deck sets with an occasional vinyl record thrown in.

    I’m still confused why C/D are forced into a Remix Deck instead of the last type of deck that was active.

  • Sûlherokhh
    Sûlherokhh Member, Traktor Mapping Mod Posts: 1,731 mod

    The EXT-Button functions are qml assignments. Look for the files that say Mixer or Channel.

  • Sûlherokhh
    Sûlherokhh Member, Traktor Mapping Mod Posts: 1,731 mod
    Answer ✓
    https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/13503/force-traktor-to-switch-to-a-track-deck-on-c-d-after-switching-from-external-inputs

    If you open the file '\Traktor Pro 3\Resources64\qml\CSI\S4MK3\S4MK3Channel.qml' with notepad++ you will find in line 16++ the following code:

     Wire 
 { 
   from: surface_prefix + "input"; 
   to: ButtonScriptAdapter 
   { 
     onPress: 
     {
       if(!module.shift)
       {
         deckType.value = (deckType.value == DeckType.Live) ? Helpers.defaultTypeForDeck(module.index) : DeckType.Live;
       }
     }
     brightness: (deckType.value == DeckType.Live) ? 1.0 : 0.0
   } 
 }


    The code references the file '\Traktor Pro 3\Resources64\qml\CSI\Common\DeckHelpers.js'. In line 22++ of that short file you will find the lines:

    ...
// primary decks default to track, secondary decks default to remix
function defaultTypeForDeck(deckIdx)
{
   return (deckIdx > 2) ? DeckType.Remix : DeckType.Track
}
...

    This code makes the the default switchback to TrackDeck, with the exception of deck C and D (deckIdx > 2) with a switchback to RemixDeck.

    It will always switch to TrackDeck if you change this:

    return (deckIdx > 2) ? DeckType.Remix : DeckType.Track

    to this:

    return DeckType.Track

    Enjoy, and happy modding. 🦋

  • Stevan
    Stevan Traktor Mapping Mod Posts: 1,654 mod

    You could also output MIDI from Remix Deck flavor --> Send into loopback --> Then trigger Track Deck flavor.

  • Samoilove
    Samoilove Member Posts: 1 Newcomer

    Hi! As far as I understand - this is suggestion for Windows Users, that about MAC os?

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