Hi,
New user, considering a switch from Serato to VDJ.
I've found that the mappings for MultiFX don't seem to work properly.
According to the manual here https://www.virtualdj.com/manuals/hardware/numark/ns7ii/layout/effects.html
when in MultiFX mode, each encoder should change the amount of the FX in that FX slot, and the buttons underneath should turn that FX slot on/off.
What I have found is that even in multiFX mode, the mappings respond as if I am in singleFX mode. The encoders only affect FX slot 1 and the buttons change the effect loaded in that slot.
Before I start learning how to map this myself in new software, is there some setting I am missing, or maybe there is some new setting and the old mapping file has not been updated?
Thanks for your help,
New user, considering a switch from Serato to VDJ.
I've found that the mappings for MultiFX don't seem to work properly.
According to the manual here https://www.virtualdj.com/manuals/hardware/numark/ns7ii/layout/effects.html
when in MultiFX mode, each encoder should change the amount of the FX in that FX slot, and the buttons underneath should turn that FX slot on/off.
What I have found is that even in multiFX mode, the mappings respond as if I am in singleFX mode. The encoders only affect FX slot 1 and the buttons change the effect loaded in that slot.
Before I start learning how to map this myself in new software, is there some setting I am missing, or maybe there is some new setting and the old mapping file has not been updated?
Thanks for your help,
Posted Tue 04 Jul 23 @ 3:58 pm
IIDEEJAYII
I do not have this controller to test.
But perhaps you have FX Master A or B ... ON/Enabled , (which is button 42 in the NS7 II manual)
The mapped script for say the, FX2_ENC_LEFT is:
so for example, the controller's second encoder will only, operate the second slot's FX, is when both,
1) fxmaster is OFF, and 2) in multi-FX mode.
But perhaps you have FX Master A or B ... ON/Enabled , (which is button 42 in the NS7 II manual)
The mapped script for say the, FX2_ENC_LEFT is:
deck left var 'fxmaster' ? deck master video_fx_slider 1 : deck left effect_3slots_layout ? deck left effect_slider 2 1 : deck left effect_slider 2
so for example, the controller's second encoder will only, operate the second slot's FX, is when both,
1) fxmaster is OFF, and 2) in multi-FX mode.
Posted Tue 04 Jul 23 @ 7:39 pm
Good suggestion, but no, already tried that.
With that set on, the FX encoders switch to video control as expected.
With that set on, the FX encoders switch to video control as expected.
Posted Tue 04 Jul 23 @ 8:01 pm
IIDEEJAYII
Ok lets troubleshoot a bit.
1) create a custom button with script:
This custom button should be ON (lights up when you are in Multi-FX mode.
Is this button lite up?
2) create a custom button w script:
this custom button should be OFF (not lite up)
3) Use the default mapping for NS7II.
If all the above are true..... then the Left 3 FX encoders on the controller should control each of the 3 FX slots respectively.
1) create a custom button with script:
deck left effect_3slots_layout ? on : off
This custom button should be ON (lights up when you are in Multi-FX mode.
Is this button lite up?
2) create a custom button w script:
var 'fxmaster' ? on : off
this custom button should be OFF (not lite up)
3) Use the default mapping for NS7II.
If all the above are true..... then the Left 3 FX encoders on the controller should control each of the 3 FX slots respectively.
Posted Tue 04 Jul 23 @ 9:33 pm
Thank you.
I'll take a look tomorrow. It feels like the flag isn't being set correctly, but the snippets you sent should determine that :)
Although, I will say that I was kinda hoping that the support team might have some insight here. It's not a great 1st user experience to say 'Nah, it'll work fine, you just have to learn the scripting language and troubleshoot it first. Totally worth the subscription price!'. I mean, Linux is free, and it's this kind of stuff that puts people off, even at that entry price :D
I guess it's all part of the decision to switch!
Thanks again for the assist.
I guess my question is, is this part of the usual user experience with VDJ? Or am I just a bit unlucky?
I'll take a look tomorrow. It feels like the flag isn't being set correctly, but the snippets you sent should determine that :)
Although, I will say that I was kinda hoping that the support team might have some insight here. It's not a great 1st user experience to say 'Nah, it'll work fine, you just have to learn the scripting language and troubleshoot it first. Totally worth the subscription price!'. I mean, Linux is free, and it's this kind of stuff that puts people off, even at that entry price :D
I guess it's all part of the decision to switch!
Thanks again for the assist.
I guess my question is, is this part of the usual user experience with VDJ? Or am I just a bit unlucky?
Posted Tue 04 Jul 23 @ 10:59 pm
Got it.
After playing with it some more this evening I found that I had to toggle multiFX on and off a few times without touching any encoders (did this after trying the first suggested custom button). This seemed to get the mappings to work correctly. Must be some issue with a flag not being read at the correct time.
TY for help.
After playing with it some more this evening I found that I had to toggle multiFX on and off a few times without touching any encoders (did this after trying the first suggested custom button). This seemed to get the mappings to work correctly. Must be some issue with a flag not being read at the correct time.
TY for help.
Posted Wed 05 Jul 23 @ 7:46 pm
IIDEEJAYII
Great news that you have all working correctly ! !
You never mentioned which skin(s) you were using or testing.
You never mentioned which skin(s) you were using or testing.
Posted Wed 05 Jul 23 @ 8:54 pm
New user, so just the default. Performance, if that makes a difference.
I don't actually like all the red, but the other skins also look a bit lame in the screenshots. I'll give them a try when I get a chance.
I don't actually like all the red, but the other skins also look a bit lame in the screenshots. I'll give them a try when I get a chance.
Posted Wed 05 Jul 23 @ 10:34 pm