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Just want to share something i tested with VDJ that works really well as an "Controller".

First i took a standard Numeric keypad and that i programmed to controll the standard
features. I set it up to work on"Active Deck" and use the Enter key to swith that.

Then i bought a Griffin Powermate to use as jogwheel. This is really cool and of high
quality. It can be used in both left-right, push left-push right for different functions.
You can also click and double click to controll whatever you want. You program it
just like VDJ by assigning it to different keys.

BUT - It generates keystrokes that VDJ can't read. So i had to write a small mapper
program to fix that. Nothing strange about that, There are 2 different ways to
generate and read keystrokes in Windows and VDJ use one and the Powermate the other.

It can be hard to find in stores but i found it in my local Apple Store.

It isn't really good for scratching, but for every other use it works just great.

"Jog wheel"
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/powermate/

Numeric Keypad:
http://www.trust.com/products/product.aspx?artnr=14522
 
Mensajes Wed 01 Feb 06 @ 2:53 pm
pern,

Interesting information, thanks for the input. It's another options to work with vdj :-)
 
i like the keypad idea, so we can have alot of functions with only one hand.
 
if it was big enough to scratch with and for less than $100 it would be a hot buy. [coz the keyboard can be shortcutted to act as a mixer].
 
 
Have you figured out how to make the Griffin control the crossfader, and or video fader? A few people had tried previously and failed. Will you share the mapper you wrote?
 
yes please, i have been trying to make the powermate work forever
 
please post your little program... we're salivating here.....

I so want to use this thing as a video crossfader!

-Steve
 
Yeah, could you share your little program? I would loved it..
 
I haven't had time to finish the Powermate "mapper" due to a lot of work at the moment. But i can do it if others are interested in also.
 
Hi,

I think this controller was mentioned in another thread but I cant find it at the moment:

http://www.microwarehouse.co.uk/catalogue/item/CDMCSX?speedtrapid=froogle&lead=froogle

Has anyone actually used it and is it possible to use two of them on one PC? This might be the best option for me at the moment as I don't want to pay out for an XP10 at the moment and not keen on the look/feel of the DJ console.

Pern - did you say you had a mapper for this one too? I notice this is supported by the Mac DJ program (DJ1800 I think it is called).

Feedback/thoughts?
 
 
Hi Pern,

Have you posted your mapper? I'm keen to try this device out but don't want to part with my money until I know I have a chance of making it work ;o)

Cheers,
 
I will finish it this week .
 
Excellent - no rush on my behalf though. I am away for 3 weeks from Sunday (going to Cyprus for my wedding + honeymoon).

Thanks
 
 


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