Note: This is not a list of all mixers that will work with MixEmergency - only ones that users have tested and reported here.
I thought I'd start this discussion due to the number of questions/e-mails I get about this topic. I'll also post mixers that are MIDI capable that may not work as expected with MixEmergency under the "MIXERS THAT ARE NOT RECOMMENDED" title.
So, if possible, could you post:
1. The mixer you're using.
2. How the mixer connects to your computer (does it need a MIDI hub, or can it be connected via USB).
3. If the mixer works well with MixEmergency (if not, what problems the mixer has).
I'll edit/update this first post with all the info.
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If you're using Serato DJ, the mixers and controllers listed here should be compatible with MixEmergency:
http://serato.com/dj/hardware
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Mixers reported working by MixEmergency users:
Allen & Heath Xone:92 (limited MIDI controls)
Allen & Heath Xone:DB2
Allen & Heath Xone:DB4
American Audio 10 MXR
American Audio 14 MXR
Denon DN-X600
Denon DN-X900 (when used with the DN-HC4500)
- Connects via 1/8" plug stereo cable to the DN-HC4500, which then connects to your computer via USB.
Denon DN-X1600
Denon DN-X1700
Denon MC6000
Ecler EVO 5
Ecler NUO 4
Korg Zero 4
Korg Zero 8
Numark NS6
Pioneer DJM 700
Pioneer DJM 750
Pioneer DJM 800
Pioneer DJM 900 Nexus
Pioneer DJM 900 SRT
Pioneer DJM 1000
Pioneer DJM 5000
Pioneer DJM T1
Pioneer SVM 1000
- Requires a MIDI hub to connect to MixEmergency.
Rane MP26
Rane TTM 57SL
- Connects via USB and is automatically mapped to MixEmergency.
Rane Sixty-One
Rane Sixty-Two
Rane Sixty-Four
Rane Sixty-Eight
Rane Seventy-Two
Vestax PMC-05ProIV
Vestax VCI-380
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MIXERS THAT ARE NOT RECOMMENDED:
Behringer DDM 4000
- This mixer is unable to control both audio and video with the crossfader.
Comments
- Roland EDIROL UM-1EX
- M-Audio USB Uno 1X1 (though some have had a problem with these units on Mac computers - but if you have a faulty one you should be able to return it for another)
Also if I hook up to the Rane TTM 57SL will I be required to purchase the Rane Video SL software in order for the fader to work?
You do not need to purchase Video-SL in order to use the faders of the Rane TTM 57SL with MixEmergency - we do recommend that you install the demo of Video-SL however (though this is not required to operate MixEmergency), as this is required to initially import videos into your Scratch Live library.
its only £280 and has lots of midi assignable buttons/knobs/sliders + x-fader.
It does not have jog wheels, and the x-fader is midi or audio (not both at same time) but this is still better than a tacky dj midi controler with soundcard (these usually have v low quality output and probably cost more).
Just for the record i have just returned the hercules RMX - It does not work with Serato on a mac and the support team do not offer help with serato products !! I found out the hard way !!
But what is the best sub controller to use full functional effect control?
I Have the crossfader set to fade the video's and the up sliders to do the audio, this works great for me. i have the 2 inner sliders (2+3) for audio and the 2 outer sliders 1+4) for pitch when in int mode.
Basically i dj without cd players or vinyl, all from my mixer ... Good for my pub gigs so i don't have to take my decks/cd players.
Pioneer SVM 1000
we have one at the club and it works great, just us USB out to your MacBook Pro, Map the done.
i cant use a midi cos my mac book only has two usb's 1 is for serato the other for my external....
If you don't want to use the USB port you could always use something like an iPad (some apps allow you to send OSC to your computer, which you can then translate to MIDI) for control.
We have an Axiom25 hooked up midi, and we were able to assign stuff like the Up/down levels and the crossfader to control ME.
Thanks
And of course i have a TTM-57SL and it works perfect too
I thought I had an issue with losing USB connectivity (it would get greyed out in the Audio/Midi section) but I think it was a cable issue.
Used directly plugged in to my USB port and also with an unpowered USB hub shared with my Kontrol X1.
Most MIDI enabled mixers can do this, however there are some, such as the Behringer DDM 4000, that can't control both the audio and the video at the same time.
Something like this one.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Targus-Ultra-Mini-USB-Hub-4-Ports-PA055U/4216990
Congrat for your Excelent product. I have a Pionieer SVM ,before by your soft, please i need to know How does emergency, MacCore i7 Intel 2,0 GHz all together respond with my SVM ?
Can i Map all the functions of emergency in my mixer?.
Also I read that you recomend for
Pioneer SVM 1000
- Requires a MIDI hub to connect to MixEmergency.
Thanks for support
Also I was unable to change some of the midi-settings while music was playing (especially something with bass) I thought it was due to some sort of conflict with my old midi settings, so I deleted both and still the same issues. Anyone else experiencing issues with the 2000?
I've seen cases of older/malfunctioning mixers sending out streams of MIDI messages from multiple controls when they're not moving - which causes problems for the MIDI learning functionality of MixEmergency and other software.
So far I only mapped the cross fader, transitions & effects. I map other buttons and knobs on the NS6 to SSL and everything works simultaneously so far. The crossfader mapping is pretty solid.
Only problems I have is when pressing the mapped cue buttons in rapid succession, sometimes SSL doesn't respond to all the presses. Also, since the jog wheels and some of the knobs and faders give absolute position data, they can't be mapped to anything in SSL, like it doesn't understand the MIDI data or something.
After that you will need to enable the MIDI (via the MIDI button), and then MIDI map it to MixEmergency's crossfader.
I have no idea if it has issues with USB hubs - that would be something to ask Pioneer about.
Best of all, I originally mapped M.E. to my DJM=800 and when I started using the 5000 it worked without having to map it. I guess pioneer uses the same midi code for both mixers.
My first thought in order to connect the program to the mixer i will need a usb to midi cable. Is this correct?
I also was looking in your FAQ section and i didn't see anything as far as sync for the audio. do youhave any idea where i can go to get more info about how that works on the Korg Zero 4?
I'm not sure what you mean by "sync for the audio".
To add audio, you need to run Scratch Live (which MixEmergency will sync with) - and to do this you will need some Scratch Live compatible hardware (e.g. Rane SL 1, Rane SL 2, etc).
Make sure the midi on light (right side of the mixer, white led) is on!!!!!!!
then usb the mixer into the computer.
then click the midi button on ME and then click what you want to assign midi too.
then move, click, or turn what ever control on the DJM2000 you want to respond to that.
I use the MIDI screen in the center all of the time to change efx and and transitions all of the time.
I'm now using the Rane MP26 19" Club mixer with mix emergency.
The mixer connects straight to computer via USB.
I've currently got the up faders mapped to channel one for the left deck, and channel 2 for the right deck of ME, i also have the crossfader mapped to the crossfader in ME.
I don't use the crossfader as such, as i'm not a scratcher, and i have ME 'Link to Up faders' option in use, and this works fine for me.
If i also want to record my video set, the audio can be routed from the mixer straight into ME, after configuring the output in Rane's MP26 config software, and then in ME software.
The MP26 is not a scratch live or itch mixer, so the use of an SL box (SL3 in my case) has to be used.
The MP26 has a 'matrix' style input so you can choose upto either Analogue, auxillary (phono if required - by setting the push switch on back of mixer) and each of the 4 channels has a 'Digital' input by the means of using the core audio or asio drivers as the mixer has an inbuilt sound card for both inputs and outputs.
So if you wanted you can run scratch live and traktor at the same time if required on all 4 channels and have CDJ's and Decks connected if you wanted to go that far.
http://www.rane.com/mp26.html
so yes you have to bring another controller with you. i use the lpd8. i just bought a denon hc1000s and a traktor kontrol x1.
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Any help MUCH appreciated. The encoder on my 1600 is sending CC note 80 if that helps...
im just wondering if someone can guide me to set up my mc6000 to run ME
thanks in advance and more power......
Thanks in advance,
Seth
Once you connect this between your mixer and computer, you'll be able to map your MIDI controls to MixEmergency's faders.