VMS4 with traktor

make sure install the ASIO drivers. They are on the original VDJ LE CD or you can get them on the downloads part of this page.

also update to the last traktor version (1.2.7) - using older traktor versions may lead to mapping incompatibility.

I have both

ok, re-check the traktor version number by clicking on the traktor icon when traktor is open (dont laugh - sometimes the shortcut doesnt get updated when installing a new version).

then... what do you mean by "dont work very well" - do you mean you cant get them to run or that the mapping doesnt reflect the controls you need?

I rechecked the Traktor version and it is 1.2.7(though it is the demo if that makes a difference)i was going to buy it if i got it working

and my meaning on "does not work very well" is that alot of the buttons do nothing or something very different then in VDJ trial.
I am sure this could be solved if i knew how to make my own map? are there any guides on doing your own mapping?

ok... since the writing on the vms is adjusted for vdj, not all controls on the vms can be mapped in traktor exactly as the writing says on the unit.

i made a mapping that you can download and try here: http://vms4.eu/downloads_uk.html
there's a pdf in it that explains how i mapped the controls.

of course you can adjust in traktor everything to your likings, the possibilities are endless and powerful (usability of the mapping window, however, is the downside).

if you're interested there are tutorials out there on youtube etc.

Hello DJ Freshfluke,

Have you used the traktor S4 software yet with the vms4 ? Theres a way to get it working which i have and the instructions are on the tracktorbible website. I was just wondering if you would be able to make a mapping incorporating the new sample feature with the S4 software ? That would be wicked ! because its defenitly got some good new features that traktor 1.2.7 doesnt and im not good at mapping so i have just been using the mouse to load the samples and play them. So if you could do a mapping I would really appreciate it


DJ Alty

i dont see this on the traktorbible website (link?) and i somehow doubt that bypassing the s4 hardware is legal.

therefore i wont do anything in that direction.

anyways, the next traktor update will have the s4's sample function as well as stated on the s4 FAQs on the NI website, so using the vms with traktor's sample function will be available soon (no release date yet).

it was this link here - http://www.traktorbible.com/en...nal_mixing_mode.aspx Once you have changed the value from 0 to 1 it enables you to use any midicontroller with s4. So ive just loaded the 4 deck Tsi but now im stuck on getting a mapping incorporating the sample decks

yeah, so obviously a hack.

i'm really surprised finding that on the traktorbible website (i overread the link on the first sight).