How to add Preview Player Map to Traktor Kontrol S2 MKII

Hi All,

I want to change the default S2 MKII map configuration, with the feature to control the preview player with the browser knob (like in old S2).

Actually, if the browser knob is pressed the system change the playlist view mode to fullscreen mode. If the browser knob is rotated, we can scroll the entire track collection (and load tracks into decks).

What I want is to manage the preview player with browser knob. In default mode, the browser knob work in the playlist browser scrolling. If the browser knob is pressed, the system charge the selected track into the preview player and if the user rotate the browser knob, we can scroll the song into the preview player. If the browser knob is re-pressed, the system unload the track from the preview player and switch back to default behavior (playlist browser scrolling).

Is it possible to map the Traktor Kontrol S2 MKII to work like my description?

 

Hi,

This is what I found on digitaldjtips.com:

The button that was previously mapped to toggle in and out of browser mode is now mapped to play the highlighted track in the preview player, and by holding down the preview button you can use the browse knob to scroll through the track and audition for energy levels and breakdowns

 

It is entirely possible to map this back to the Mk1 functionality. Map the Preview/Magnifying Glass button to Layout - Only Browse On with a toggle interaction mode.

Then you'll probably have to set up a modifier so pressing the encoder button loads the track into the preview player and plays it and at the same time sets say M1=1. Then you can use the modifier condition if M1=1 for seeking the preview player and unloading the preview player when you press the encoder.

EDIT: I've done a quick example of this on my Behringer CMD DC-1 - but the same applies to the S2, but you'll just have to make sure you use the "Override Factory" option on each button to ensure that the S4 doesn't behave with it's original mapping.



What you'll see is that when pressing the browser encoder, it also sets M1=1 (but with the if M1=0 condition) and then there is the reverse state so when you press the encoder again (and thus while M1=1) M1 is reset to zero. Basically it's a poor man's toggle on the condition of "if a track is loaded into the preview player, remain in preview player mode". You'll then see that the Seek Position (preview player) option uses the same M1=1 modifier condition.

 

Is anybody able to confirm how this is done please? I've gone from an s4 Mk1 to an s2 Mk2 and on day one I'm already missing the preview player / browse dual function.

Thanks in advance!

 

Is anybody able to help with this one?

I'm really missing my preview player button!

 

did you ever try to follow the (older, but still valid) idea from @tmccoy ?

 

The screen grabs don't open unfortunately so can't try it

 

got it, you are right
only to make sure: if you keep the preview button while rotating brower encoder it still does not work, right ?

 

The preview player is completely unmapped in the s2 so I was wanting to map it the same way it was on the s4 mk1. It doesn't look like anybody has worked it out yet

 

got it. i am not experienced in Traktor mapping, so must answer with a simple question .. isn't it possible to check how the S4 prelisten mapping works ? or are the factary default mappings always invisible (empty) ?

 

I'm not sure if I'm honest. Since adding my s2 I can't see any s4 info. It makes sense to try and get the original mapping data. Maybe I need to dig some more?!

 

This is the exact requirement

 

understand.
can confirm, i just checked, looks like that you have to map yourself (review older mk1 mappings seems not to be an option, as factary mappings are empty). But again, the example (text description) from tmccoy does not sound too complex.

@tmccoy: could you maybe post your workflow screenshots again ?

 

I live in hope that somebody can help!!

 

I am also looking for this function and cant find any way to get it...
Please help !!!
@ stefanodipietro If you managed to map your mk2 could you let us know please ?

 

I manages to fix that !

 

The rar file seems to come up as corrupted?

 

I have no problem to download and open this file. I used winrar to make it.

 

I'm using stuffit expander on a mac and getting a corrupt message. Is it a windows specific file?

 

I got it to work on a pc!! Will give this a try now it's expanded! Thanks again!