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Working on NEW iPad DJ TouchOSC Templates

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UPDATE

Available to download here http://www.djmoya.com/touchosc-templates-layouts/
DJ Moya - TouchOSC iPad Template

Updated Template Version 1.0

Changed a few things around. Made the Rotary eq’s bigger and more spread out easier to use. Also changed playlist to a Fader that is effected by acceleration when scrolling through your list (faster you swipe the more it will scroll down the list). Also Added more playlist function buttons.
DJ Moya - TouchOSC iPad Template #2

NEW #2 Fader Template

This template uses faders with no Rotary Eq’s. Also uses the same playlist fader as in #1. This is a beta version things maybe moved around a bit. But it feels a lot cleaner then #1 and a bit more functional on the iPad.
DJ Moya - TouchOSC iPad Template #3

NEW #3 Touch Scratch

Still in the early planning phase of this template. Using the Rotary eq’s as a scratch pad. Buttons on top and bottom center maybe used for looping and cueing. Bigger shoter fader for quick cuts. Note sure if i should try and put any playlist functions in this yet. Maybe ontop or bottom center and get rid of some buttons? Please let me know what you think about the templates. Anything to add , change or create? PS: I will also be making settings for Virtual DJ and Deckadance as well as Traktor. But my templates are mostly suited for Traktor.

UPDATE

Available to download here http://www.djmoya.com/touchosc-templates-layouts/

Led Mapping in Traktor DJ for Hercules RMX

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This is a very basic “how to” to get your Hercules RMX LEDs mapped into Traktor DJ. The same principles can be used in other mixers/controllers. First download this mapping utility off the hercules rmx website. It gives you all the midi mapping info you need to get control of each led in your hercules rmx. http://ts.hercules.com/eng/index.php?pg=view_files&gid=17&fid=62&pid=215&cid=4 Click here for full view Then just click LED View and click the button you want to light up. Only the buttons with the white squares have LEDs. Now down belen in the Midi: Table you will the the midi note number in this case the play button on deck A is CC 11 . Now lets say you want the PLAY button to light up when you hit play and to turn off when its on pause. Now just open up Traktor and go to Prefrences > Control Manager > Device > Generic Keyboard> Generic Midi (Hercules DJ Counsel > Add Output >Transport > Play/Pause then follow this: In Device mapping select the midi note you wanted to control CC 11 in this case is the PLAY button Now Click Modifier ( the modifier is like a switch so set the Value to 0 for off) Set your controller max range to 0 this will turn off the LED Now click duplicate and put all the same settings in except your modifiers Value is now 1 for on and the Max will be 127 which makes the LED turn on Now lets say you want your sync buttons to flash to the beat just follow the same formula except you want your output to be the BeatPhase CC 7 is Deck A sync button The controller range right here is also adjustable but this time it changes how sensitive it will blink to the highs and lows of the song. And no modifier is needed here because your not turning this feature on or off. But if you wanted to you now know how from the pictures and text above. Also make sure you assign it to Deck A and Deck B accordingly for all your midi mapping.

TouchOSC iPad Template for Traktor DJ – With Videos

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New Templates Available for sale check them out http://www.djmoya.com/BuyTouchOSC

This is version 2 of my DJ Template I'll post new posts when I make any major changes.

By downloading these following files you here by agree to not sell or make any profit off them and give credit by linking to this website if ever redistributed or edited. Right click save link as if download doesnt work. Here is the TouchOSC Template – DOWNLOAD Here is the PureData Patch – DOWNLOAD Here is my TraktorDJ TKS Settings – DOWNLOAD Warning: If you edit (by moving resizing items and /or adding/changing lables) to the TouchOSC Template in the TouchOSC Editor you do not need to make a new puredate patch. If you add any new items (buttons slides ect…) besides lables you will need to convert the new template using TouchOSC to PureData Converter found here . Then you must remap TouchOSC to TaktorDJ. ps: Here is a tutorial on how to setup PureData if you not quite sure how. http://www.gadgetcracker.com/2009/06/how-to-iphone-touchosc-pure-data-ableton-live/ pss: Heres a good tutorial explaining how to upload the osc template to your ipad and set it up with OSCulator on OSX. http://www.osculator.net/2009/01/27/use-your-iphone-or-ipod-with-ableton-live/ psss:Im working on some new templates plus a newer updated version of this one. Check it out and let me know what you think.  http://www.djmoya.com/working-on-new-ipad-dj-touchosc-templates/ Here is a pic of it in action..,

TouchOSC on iPad - Jaadu App on iPhone to view TraktorDJ on Laptop Via VNC

Heres a video of someone who is using an edited version of the template above. And another guy giving a walk through of the template in French. If you have a video please feel free to leave a link in the comment and ill post it on my blog. Thanks

Newest Version Standard Max

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New iPad TouchOSC template / layout is up for sale.With nice big layout! It includes mixer with all essential controls at your finger tips. It includes FX along with filter, key and beat jump. Plus 6 Hot CUE buttons and more! This template works in both Mac and PC tested and made for Traktor DJ Pro 1.2.4 . Videos and tutorials coming soon!

You can download it right now or get more info in the TouchOSC Template Shop . You can also check out the other 4 templates available Standard Mini, SliderMax, SliderMax-Mini and Quatro.

Requirements
  • Windows 32 bit versions of XP/Vista/7 Tested & Windows Vista 64 bit Tested
  • OS X (10.4/Tiger or newer) Tested
  • TouchOSC app – This app runs the templates on your Apple iPad / iPhone . It’s $4.99 from iTunes.
  • TouchOSC Editor – OSX and Windows – Needed to transfer the templates to the Ipad app or edit for your self and it’s free!
  • PureData – OSX and Windows – Converts the signal from your ios device into MIDI its also avaible for free! No need to buy Osculator! Use free opensource PureData Windows Mac and Linux Compatible!
  • MIDI Yoke – Windows – That works with PureData to convert the signal to MIDI and is free.
  • IAC Driver + Network – OSX built in MIDI Yoke alternative in Audio MIDI Setup in the applications – utilities folder.
  • Traktor Pro v1.2.4 – OSX and Windows – the .tsi files won’t work on earlier versions of Traktor.
  • Pure Data Patch Generator – Not required unless you modify this template by adding or removing items is also free!
  • No need to buy Osculator! Use free opensource PureData Windows Mac and Linux Compatible!

TouchOSC Review for iPad plus a look at my Traktor DJ Template

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This is the template i made for TraktorDJ using the TouchOSC editor.

TouchOSC is avaible for the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch This app allows to remote control and receive feedback from software and hardware that implements the OSC protocol such as Pure Data, Max/MSP/Jitter, OSCulator, VDMX, Resolume Avenue 3, Modul8, Plogue Bidule, Reaktor, Quartz Composer, Vixid VJX16-4, Supercollider, FAW Circle, vvvv, Derivative TouchDesigner and others. The interface provides a number of different touch controls to send/receive messages:
  • Faders
  • Rotary controls
  • Push buttons
  • Toggle buttons
  • XY pads
  • Multi-faders
  • Multi-toggles
  • LEDs
  • Labels (New!)
It supports full multi-touch operation, five controls can be used at the same time. Additionally the program can send Accelerometer data. The application comes with five default layouts that are organized in multiple pages but custom layouts can be constructed using the TouchOSC Editor application which is available for Mac and Windows. Heres a small video example of what TouchOSC can do.
TouchOSC is an iPhone/iPod Touch application that lets you send and receive Open Sound Control messages over a Wi-Fi network using the UDP protocol. (http://opensoundcontrol.org) The application allows to remote control and receive feedback from software and hardware that implements the OSC protocol such as Pure Data, Max/MSP/Jitter, OSCulator, VDMX, Resolume Avenue 3, Modul8, Plogue Bidule, Reaktor, Quartz Composer, Vixid VJX16-4, Supercollider, FAW Circle, vvvv and others.
stay tuned for video of the traktor dj template  and download plus the mapping config file downloads :) EDIT – Thanks for staying tuned ;) DOWNLOAD iPad TouchOSC Traktor DJ TEMPLATE HERE

Review – My First Day with the iPad

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So I decided to go to best buy to check out the iPad yesterday and immediately was impressed. I was surprised it wasn’t sold out…I would of waited for the 3g version but i have a jail broken iPhone with the My Wifi app installed so i can tether my iPhones internet to my iPad anywhere I want. So anyways heres a quick and dirty review of what i think so far. In the first 24 hours of owning it. The Good Build – very clean smooth edges feels sturdy Speaker – is pretty loud about as loud as my HP DV5Z Laptop The Awesome Battery -Played with it straight out of the box with no charging it came charged 100%. I used it for 6 hours straight with screen on full brightness with wifi on. I downloaded tons of apps and tested them all out and the battery only went down to 32%. This morning for two hours I’ve been playing pandora radio streaming music for the first hour. The 2nd hour playing twit live streaming video and battery only dropped 10% not bad for 2 hours. Screen- Very bright it could be used in the sun. It also has an awesome viewing angle on it. Photos and video look amazing bright and colorful. Software- The OS is very snappy and fast. There’s tons of great apps your old iphone apps work well on the device in normal view and pixel doubling view look good. The lock screen as a photo slide show button which is nice to have. I play pandora radio go to the lock screen and it still stays active and plays while I load the photo slide show up and sit back and relax. Oh there’s apps that work both on the ipad and iphone/itouch they have a small symbol beside the app icon to let you know they have this ability. The Bad Must sync to your computer to activate it before you can use it. Body- It is a little heavy to hold for more then 10 minutes at a time especially playing games.The back of the iPad is a little slippery so id suggested to use my “pro tip” or order a nice cover/skin to have a better grip. Pro tip: I like to rest it on my fat tummy for support :) Software- The apps on the ipad are more expensive then the iphone and itouch apps. I wouldn’t mind this if it was a dual compatible app that works on both ipad and iphone but some just re-release there app suited a little more for the ipad and charge an extra few bucks with none or hardly an extra features…for now anyways So concluding id say $499 for this is a great deal for the iPad. It has an awesome battery the screen is great. Touch is very precise and responsive.  The OS is mature but still has a lot of room to grow. I’ll be using this for most of all my web browsing and gaming. Way more portable then a laptop. Its the kinda gadget you want for your self then wanna get one for everyone else in your family because its so nice and easy to use. Id definitely get this for my mom. :) Stay tuned for Best Free APPS for the iPad! for the cheapskates out there like me :)