How to Programm A NI D2

UnKnWriter · 2023-08-25T19:18:49+00:00

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Hello everyone, I have the following problem. But first, here is my setup: Rane 2015 Mp, 2x Native Instruments D2 and 2x Native Instruments X1 MK 2. I have the following problem I want to have decks A & B on one NI D2 (Left & Channel on the Mixer 1 & 2)and decks C & D (Right & Channel 3 & 4) on the other NI D2. But that doesn't work. Do I have to write my own MIDI mapping or download it somewhere? Thanks in advance for your help. Oh, as a PC I use an Acer Nitro with Intel I7 chip, 64 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD hard drive, Using Windows 11 and Traktor Pro newest Version.

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Uwe303

Hello,

maybe this is helpfull: How can I Switch Between Decks A / B / C / D with one TRAKTOR KONTROL D2? – Native Instruments (native-instruments.com)

Sûlherokhh

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/90921#Comment_90921

So you don't have to use a piece of plastic, replace the file:

'...\Native Instruments\Traktor Pro 3\Resources64\qml\CSI\D2\D2.qml'

with the one below. Don't forget to make a safety copy of your qml-folder so you can revert to standard or in case something went wrong.

D2.zip

To use the FX assignment buttons for actual FX assignment, you will now need to hold DECK. I basically just switched the functions. This is just to stop you roughing up your delicate D2 until a more comprehensive mod is ready. ^^

Sûlherokhh

Go to Preferences➔Controller Manager

Select the D2 from the device dropdown menu.

Press 'Add In...' and add the Layout command 'Only Browser on'. Assign it to the shift button.

Type Button, Mode: Toggle.

The checkbox 'override factory setting' needs to be unchecked.

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Sûlherokhh

That would be done within the qml code of the D2. You are not the first to request this. I'm going to look at the code and see if it can be done easily. I can't be done with the MIDI mapping without loosing a lot of the high-end functionality (screens, touchstrip etc.).

Uwe303

Hello,

maybe this is helpfull: How can I Switch Between Decks A / B / C / D with one TRAKTOR KONTROL D2? – Native Instruments (native-instruments.com)

Sûlherokhh

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/90787#Comment_90787

I assume the switch from A to B should work by just pressing DECK, which is how it is not working out of the box as per (the good) description you posted.

Sûlherokhh

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/16169/how-to-programm-a-ni-d2

After a preliminary exploration and some recoding i now have a good idea how much work is needed to pull this off.

Switching from A to B and back (or from C to D and back) has already been partly successful on my end and pretty easy. However, the following DeckID dependent functions have switches that are seperate from the general deck switch and need to be addressed seperately: Performance Pad ID, Screen ID, Deck Load ID (including Load from preview player), AB / CD configuration using the FX buttons at the top right.

The last thing would be to make the general deck colours align with the new setup, Deck 1 and 3 with blue colour, Deck 2 and 4 with white colour (exchanging Deck 2 and 3 in the colour scheme), so your D2's deck overlay will still toggle between blue and white.

Also, this will completely mess up any connected S8 and possibly S5. Many of the files contain shared routines.

So, this is going to be a major project. The question is now how much you (or anybody else) wants it. I won't start right away (2 more projects in the pipe already) and need a few days rest before starting them. But the chances are really good this won't take more than a couple of weeks with a few hours a day working on it.

🦋

Edit: That's a nice setup on your photo. :)

UnKnWriter

Wow that sounds good but also a bit complicated. But I would be happy if you keep me up to date. Yes, after more than 25 years I thought it was time for a new mixer. My Rodec MX 180 MK II (modified version) is now in well-deserved retirement.

Thanks also to everyone who replied.

pARty_bOy

this would be cool, I own one D2 and use it mainly on decks A and B, I use a piece of plastic to "stuck" the "Deck" button, so I only have to press button A or B to switch between decks. but I would love to have both Waveforms on screen for Decks A+B instead of A+C and B+D.

Sûlherokhh

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/90921#Comment_90921

So you don't have to use a piece of plastic, replace the file:

'...\Native Instruments\Traktor Pro 3\Resources64\qml\CSI\D2\D2.qml'

with the one below. Don't forget to make a safety copy of your qml-folder so you can revert to standard or in case something went wrong.

D2.zip

pARty_bOy

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/90941#Comment_90941

Thanks a lot 👌 works has you described

UnKnWriter

Thank you very much I will tomorrow try it, because at the moment I'm on the Sea😁 Amazing that this Works. really guys Thank you a lot that makes DJing more intuitive.

Next questin I Have have anybody experience by using the rane Twelve MK with Traktor. thx a lot

Sûlherokhh

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/90948#Comment_90948

How did it go?

UnKnWriter

Hi, thank you for asking. Unfortunately I haven't gotten around to it yet. I have already loaded the file but not installed it yet. I hope to find some time for it next weekend. I promise I'll let you know then. Greetings from Norway

LDIV

Hello MasterTraktorians!

I badly need to Map hard code my D2 into making the volume slider to be used as Volume per deck of 4, much of a stand alone D2 :) Help me please :) I want to use the top knobs as Tempo Adjustment and the Volume Slider will be individual sliders when using 4 Decks ( NOT REMIX ) here is a draft drawing I did help me please :(

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vicente foi

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/93518#Comment_93518

It works perfectly. The change between covers is dynamic and clear. 
It becomes somewhat complicated when it comes to assigning FX. 
I have tried it with one and two D2s. 
Could you assign the full open browser to the Shift key? It is missed.

Sûlherokhh

Go to Preferences➔Controller Manager

Select the D2 from the device dropdown menu.

Press 'Add In...' and add the Layout command 'Only Browser on'. Assign it to the shift button.

Type Button, Mode: Toggle.

The checkbox 'override factory setting' needs to be unchecked.

vicente foi

Thank you very much, done!! But in Shift it created some problems for me with the search, I assigned it to the remix key, and I gave it the target. I have also taken the opportunity to assign the beatphasers of the four decks, each one with a color on the four bass pads, and thus play only with a D2 and know which one is running.

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