For your viewing pleasure I offer up a quick demo of two models from our new, sold out Midi Fighter Pro series. Instead of a technically complex routine, this video shows a improv exploration of the unit’s performance section that can be enjoyed by DJs and controllerists of all skill levels. The MF Pro series are built to be used as learned instruments and provide intuitive tools that can be unleashed at any moment when inspiration strikes. Just select the preset of your choice, and start working the faders to find a complex range of sounds and textures that can transform any track into your own personal sonic landscape.
CUE MASTER
The Cue Master is my personal cue point weapon of choice. The idea is that the two faders modulate cue points in a very expressive way transforming them from repetitive samples into a fresh musical palette. For this video I have loaded an accapella of Brittney Spears “Toxic”
- The four small buttons activate presets, which load a specific group of effects that sound great together.
- The super faders are then mapped to those effects across the full range of the fader producing a mind-bending array of sounds.
- The absolute left knob is for the absolutely critical filter cranking.
- The right knob modulates the value of the fader below it.
The arcade buttons contain a special combination of the Deckalized and Instant Gratification mappings with a few important modifications:
- The lower buttons are tied to pitch bending and tempo nudge.
- This allows a single MF Pro to be used as a complete deck solution.
- I personally use two of them with a mixer for a next level digital DJ rig.
Download the mapping and provide feedback here
BEAT MASHER
The Beat Masher was designed to take beat repeat effects into a new sonic territory and produce studio quality builds at any moment. In the example above, the crossfader engages a beat masher which is then modulated by a filter and gater on the line fader. As the two start to work in combination they play off each other producing unexpected fills and variations. Throwing the line fader to the bottom kicks in a fourth transform effect which can then be worked back up the full range of the fader!
- Each of the four buttons load a specific group of effects that sound great together.
- Each of the two faders are mapped to those effects across the range of the fader.
- The faders are meant to be used at the same time with each hand.
- They each interact with each other in relative and unpredictable ways.
- The knob is tied to a filter for that deck.
- Each fader automatically routes those effects to the selected deck.
The buttons contain a special combination of the Deckalized and Instant Gratification mappings with a few important modifications:
- The lower buttons are tied to pitch bending and tempo nudge.
- This allows a single MF Pro to be used as a complete deck solution.
- I personally use two of them with a mixer for a next level digital DJ rig.
Download the mapping and provide feedback here
Even though both of these controllers are sold out at the moment, you can add yourself to a waiting list to be notified when they are available (in about four weeks)
OTHER MAPPINGS AND A DEEPER EXPLANATION
These mappings have taken months to develop and we plan on making several iterative changes from your suggestions over the coming month. We are also finalizing the XX Fader/Super knobs mapping as we speak and plan to release those in a few weeks time. Once all of these mappings are in a really stable, solid place, I will then shoot a detailed video explaining the final functions. This should probably happen within a month, but don’t hold me to that time line as we wont stop until they are near perfection!
Hey selling my midi fighter pro cue master (barely used) if any one is interested
info@captchastudios.co.uk
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For all you haters; up yours!!! Techtools, when will you be selling the midi pros again. I, ManDingo, missed out on the first bunch!! And maybe a weeks heads-up would be nice as I would have time to ready my moneys for this purchase before they sell out again. Times are hard in this economy, so I will need to know to keep funds aside for this purchase. One week ManDingo go hungry, the next week ManDingo has money…you follow. So, if I know one week before when Midi fighter pro will arrive in store, ManDingo will go hungry for two weeks so to buy this great product.
Look, there have been many negative comments posted about the controllers and mappings discussed in this article. furthermore, a debate regarding contollerism or “DJTT kids” as a whole as opposed to traditional Dj’ing, or as opposed to various other methods of DJ’ing has been raised here and in other forums. This type of debate is counterproductive, I am not implying the DJTT should be praised at all cost’s, no, only that positive and negative comments should be focused on improving the musical process that these devices can act upon. Many people have many different skill levels and choose to use those skills musically in many different ways. This “old guard” perspective regarding DJ’ing is an example of typical human nature, people are simply resistant to change. This resistance is a defense mechanism that is based on protecting a persons beliefs and past experiences, it is not based on expanding our techniques in creating music. Which ever medium you use in the creative process is positive. Artists use many different mediums to create art and this is also positive and this leads to new art forms or how we can create art in new and exciting ways. Using these devices and mappings can only be a good thing, the end-product can be debated based on the artist using these implements, that artist’s skill set, and the type of music that is created. That debate on the end-state is viable and is based on personal opinion and personal opinion alone. In my opinion, Ean and the staff at DJTT are professionals and do not have any hidden agenda’s, supporting themselves financially through the products of their art form is completely legitimate and understandable. Through this website I have opened up a creative facet in my life and I am appreciative. I am not a professional DJ, I am a “bedroom DJ” ,or what I prefer, I am a contollerist, I am not a subject matter expert. What I am is a unbiased lover of music who sees that the instruments offered here should be recognized as a positive step in the ever evolving world of creating music.
I have been a long time DJTT follower and I’m not putting down Ean’s ability in anyway by this post. But honestly, that sounded like random sounds crammed together to make as Ean puts it “audio soup.” This isnt the quality that DJTT was based on or gives to its followers and customers. I am surprised that Ean put this video up to showcase the new midi fighter pro. I was very excited to watch this to see what the Midi Fighter Pro could do but this video left me disappointed. Ean I hope you can re-do a video for the Midi Fighter Pro and showcase to your loyal followers what the Midi Fighter Pro can really do. =)
I have been a long time DJTT follower and I’m not putting down Ean’s ability in anyway by this post. But honestly, that sounded like random sounds crammed together to make as Ean puts it “audio soup.” This isnt the quality that DJTT was based on or gives to its followers and customers. I am surprised that Ean put this video up to showcase the new midi fighter pro. I was very excited to watch this to see what the Midi Fighter Pro could do but this video left me disappointed. Ean I hope you can re-do a video for the Midi Fighter Pro and showcase to your loyal followers what the Midi Fighter Pro can really do. =)
inspiring as always !!
inspiring as always !!
The new MIDIFighters are wonderfully designed, I must say.
The new MIDIFighters are wonderfully designed, I must say.
Damn, Ean you’ve outdone yourself, this is one of the sickest things you’ve done in a while.
Damn, Ean you’ve outdone yourself, this is one of the sickest things you’ve done in a while.
still seems like x1 competition, awesome work!
still seems like x1 competition, awesome work!
kind of underwhelming to be honest.
kind of underwhelming to be honest.
It would be nice if you post how to midi mapp 2 kontrol x1’s NI 4 decks 😉
It would be nice if you post how to midi mapp 2 kontrol x1’s NI 4 decks 😉
I know you love to use Traktor because of the various effects but how about a Serato Scratch Live / ITCH mapping for the Midi Fighter Pro? Maybe you know someone who can do that.
I would order one for myself and do a mapping but I am still unsure because I use Scratch Live and I am from Europe so shipping would be quite expensive.
Keep up your good work !!!
I know you love to use Traktor because of the various effects but how about a Serato Scratch Live / ITCH mapping for the Midi Fighter Pro? Maybe you know someone who can do that.
I would order one for myself and do a mapping but I am still unsure because I use Scratch Live and I am from Europe so shipping would be quite expensive.
Keep up your good work !!!
Ean, I’ve never been able to figue out how to map things to specific positions on a slider as you have done with these mappings and your Fader FX mapping. Is this controller specific? Is it not something you can do with all controllers? Is there a special type of midi signal that makes it possible? If you could clarify that would be awesome.
Also, I’m sorry for the character attack you seem to be suffering. Anyone with any sense can see how generous you are to your fans and readership. My friend always told me that if you didn’t have any haters, you were doing something wrong. So keep up the good work!
Ean, I’ve never been able to figue out how to map things to specific positions on a slider as you have done with these mappings and your Fader FX mapping. Is this controller specific? Is it not something you can do with all controllers? Is there a special type of midi signal that makes it possible? If you could clarify that would be awesome.
Also, I’m sorry for the character attack you seem to be suffering. Anyone with any sense can see how generous you are to your fans and readership. My friend always told me that if you didn’t have any haters, you were doing something wrong. So keep up the good work!
You can map any midi controller the same way. But Midi Fighters are cooler aesthetically in my opinion, and have arcade buttons which are very playable! However, the mappings on DJTT are made specifically for their products, but can be replicated if you know how to map in traktor. Hope that helps!
Djing…music… all live performance is art….someone else’s mapping that you completely lack technical understanding of…is not your art…complex midi mappings like this aren’t tools, they are artwork in themselves that serve specific artistic purposes for and by creator…So enjoy this mapping with humility, because the next DJTT kid at a venue that tries to explain how much more advanced controllers are and what a innovative performer he is despite his inexperience and complete inability to conversate about how and why to what ends etc is getting punched straight in the face.
yeah, did you write Traktor too?
yeah, did you write Traktor too?
Go cry elsewhere. Who died and made you the be all end all of dj’ing and controller-ism. Shut the fuck up.
Go cry elsewhere. Who died and made you the be all end all of dj’ing and controller-ism. Shut the fuck up.
There is no such word as “conversate” genius. It is converse, furthermore, “speak intelligently about” would be a better substitute for your misuse of vocabulary and grammar.
How does it feel to have a bunch of negativity slapped in your face for no reason, Einstein.
There is no such word as “conversate” genius. It is converse, furthermore, “speak intelligently about” would be a better substitute for your misuse of vocabulary and grammar.
How does it feel to have a bunch of negativity slapped in your face for no reason, Einstein.
I agree with him honestly. It’s okay to use these controllers and their mappings, but I wouldn’t go talking trash about how advanced they are and call using them an art (although what you make with them may be considered art).
I agree with him honestly. It’s okay to use these controllers and their mappings, but I wouldn’t go talking trash about how advanced they are and call using them an art (although what you make with them may be considered art).
hope you made your own computer and you understand completely how it works top to bottom.
hope you made your own computer and you understand completely how it works top to bottom.
Djing…music… all live performance is art….someone else’s mapping that you completely lack technical understanding of…is not your art…complex midi mappings like this aren’t tools, they are artwork in themselves that serve specific artistic purposes for and by creator…So enjoy this mapping with humility, because the next DJTT kid at a venue that tries to explain how much more advanced controllers are and what a innovative performer he is despite his inexperience and complete inability to conversate about how and why to what ends etc is getting punched straight in the face.
Honestly for all I care Ean could be a pot smoking douchebag (according to the link). It doesn’t matter….. at least to me. I personally use this site as a resource for both products and ideas. Although it is a shame if all that is true. I would not doubt that quite a few people will be disappointed. I think posting that link could end up being a dick move on your part and I only say that because if enough people take it to heart, I can see this small business taking a hard turn south. Although I do commend you sir for having the cojones to post it. People should know the truth but damn…..
Honestly for all I care Ean could be a pot smoking douchebag (according to the link). It doesn’t matter….. at least to me. I personally use this site as a resource for both products and ideas. Although it is a shame if all that is true. I would not doubt that quite a few people will be disappointed. I think posting that link could end up being a dick move on your part and I only say that because if enough people take it to heart, I can see this small business taking a hard turn south. Although I do commend you sir for having the cojones to post it. People should know the truth but damn…..
Please keep in mind, that the person who posted this is probably the same person on that thread who is systematically trying to disrupt every article we write with overly negative comments designed only to inflame the readers and distract from our work. In the linked thread he writes:
“Im trolling the shit out of that form in all but the most obvious ways…and I still haven’t gotten banned. I’m not sure how, honestly. Well, perhaps trolling isn’t the right word…I actually hate controllerism and every routine I’ve ever heard…I just actually say that. ”
If people want to see what was said in the forum and my direct response, feel free to check it out:
http://www.abletonlivedj.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=30159
Hey ean
Don’t waste your time on this.. Your readers know whats up 😉 keep bangin out great stuff and we will be here!
Hey ean
Don’t waste your time on this.. Your readers know whats up 😉 keep bangin out great stuff and we will be here!
Fair play. Keep doing what your doing. It’s working. Theres not many out there who do what you all are doing with this site. I have to be honest and say your blog has been suffering lately (content wise) and I’d like to see it do better. Best wishes to all of you.
Fair play. Keep doing what your doing. It’s working. Theres not many out there who do what you all are doing with this site. I have to be honest and say your blog has been suffering lately (content wise) and I’d like to see it do better. Best wishes to all of you.
funny how the troll is obsessed with something he hates, fuck this kids life must be bleak. In some respects it must flattering to get such special attention, victim of your success I suppose, keep up the
funny how the troll is obsessed with something he hates, fuck this kids life must be bleak. In some respects it must flattering to get such special attention, victim of your success I suppose, keep up the
Obviously it’s not the sort attention you want but in some respects it’s testament to your hard work and success of techtools that this troll would put so much continued effort in, bless him.
Oh well, at least this site and all it stands for clearly piss’s him off, fuck his life must be bleak.
Obviously it’s not the sort attention you want but in some respects it’s testament to your hard work and success of techtools that this troll would put so much continued effort in, bless him.
Oh well, at least this site and all it stands for clearly piss’s him off, fuck his life must be bleak.
Well done on your part Ean. I can’t even get down with that forum.. bunch of nerds.
Keep doing what you’re doing. Nothing but respect for DJTT
Well done on your part Ean. I can’t even get down with that forum.. bunch of nerds.
Keep doing what you’re doing. Nothing but respect for DJTT
Ean, your the best! Nobody beleves those haters!! Keep on going.
Sorry for my Bad English
Ean, your the best! Nobody beleves those haters!! Keep on going.
Sorry for my Bad English
Please keep in mind, that the person who posted this is probably the same person on that thread who is systematically trying to disrupt every article we write with overly negative comments designed only to inflame the readers and distract from our work. In the linked thread he writes:
“Im trolling the shit out of that form in all but the most obvious ways…and I still haven’t gotten banned. I’m not sure how, honestly. Well, perhaps trolling isn’t the right word…I actually hate controllerism and every routine I’ve ever heard…I just actually say that. ”
If people want to see what was said in the forum and my direct response, feel free to check it out:
http://www.abletonlivedj.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=30159
I want them. But as I am left handed I would imagine it would feel much more natural if the placement of everything was mirrored. What are the chances of a left handed version ever being made? or is it going to be simple to remap them?
good question. you could use the XX fader model, which has a lot of the values reversed for a left hand configuration or just re-map it. A lot of musicians are left handed, I will keep that in mind in the future.
Cheers for the reply Ean everyone always forgets the lefties. These are the first controllers that do exactly what I always wanted a controller to do and I cant wait to upgrade. Ill just turn em upside down and re-map so suit, The digital equivalent to Hendrix re-stringing his guitar, or like my mum learning to play a right handed guitar upside-down
Cheers for the reply Ean everyone always forgets the lefties. These are the first controllers that do exactly what I always wanted a controller to do and I cant wait to upgrade. Ill just turn em upside down and re-map so suit, The digital equivalent to Hendrix re-stringing his guitar, or like my mum learning to play a right handed guitar upside-down
Cheers Ean for the reply, everyone always forgets about the lefties ahaha, The controllers all look sick and I cant wait to get my hands on them. I’ll just turn them upside down and re-map to suit :] Its the digital equivalent of my mum learning to play right handed guitar upside down when she was young so I’m finding it funny. Learning to adapt only improves your skills anyway. Keep up the good work
Cheers Ean for the reply, everyone always forgets about the lefties ahaha, The controllers all look sick and I cant wait to get my hands on them. I’ll just turn them upside down and re-map to suit :] Its the digital equivalent of my mum learning to play right handed guitar upside down when she was young so I’m finding it funny. Learning to adapt only improves your skills anyway. Keep up the good work
good question. you could use the XX fader model, which has a lot of the values reversed for a left hand configuration or just re-map it. A lot of musicians are left handed, I will keep that in mind in the future.
couldn’t you just turn it upside down? 🙂
couldn’t you just turn it upside down? 🙂
I want them. But as I am left handed I would imagine it would feel much more natural if the placement of everything was mirrored. What are the chances of a left handed version ever being made? or is it going to be simple to remap them?
The mapping look sick can not wait 2 start playing with them
The mapping look sick can not wait 2 start playing with them
sick
sick