DS1 automapping sends

joebhard

Hey folks,

since the update I can't find the device to automap the sends to the DS1 anymore.

And it's also not mentioned in the wiki anymore as far as I can tell.

It would be awesome if this feature would come back, or even better, would be improved.

At the moment I`m thinking of selling the DS1 and getting a launchcontrol xl.

I love the built quality and feel, but ease of use is a different story. Nice new editor though.

Thanks for you feedback

Joe

joebhard

Hey Justin,

thank you for your quick reply and sorry for being unclear.

Since the Ableton 9.6 update the old DS1_Sends M4L Device doesn't work anymore.

When I installed the DS1 9.6 scripts I couldn't find the project file that contained the mentioned M4L device.

(I did a clean install and deleted all old installations, before) I also updated the firmware. 

My question is: is their any way that I don't have to manually map the sends on my tracks?

Best

Joe

amounra

If you're using the most current Livid_DS1_v2 script:

Open the main script file in a text editor, go to line 217:

self._strip[index].layer = Layer(priority = 4, parameter_controls = self._dial_matrix.submatrix[index:index+1, :])

Change that to:

self._strip[index].layer = Layer(priority = 4, send_controls = self._dial_matrix.submatrix[index:index+1, :])

Save the file in place, restart Live, and you should be able to control the sends for the selected track with the knobs on your DS1.

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joebhard

Thanks a lot Amounra!

This worked very well and it's awesome like this.

If it's not too much to ask: is there also a way to have the 5th knob on a strip function as the balance knob?

I guess a lot of DS1 users would love that configuration.

Thanks again!

Joe

amounra

self._strip[index].layer = Layer(priority = 4, send_controls = self._dial_matrix.submatrix[index:index+1, :4, pan_control = self._dial[index][4]])

I think that will get you what you need :)

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joebhard

You are a coding god! 

Thank you very much, sir!

Joe

joebhard

oh wait, this actually didn't work. When I replace line 217 with this, the whole script doesn't show up in the drop down menu in Live anymore. What to do?

J

amounra

I think I just mistyped...try this:

self._strip[index].layer = Layer(priority = 4, send_controls = self._dial_matrix.submatrix[index:index+1, :4], pan_control = self._dial[index][4]])

If that doesn't work, try this:

self._strip[index].layer = Layer(priority = 4, send_controls = self._dial_matrix.submatrix[index:index+1, :4], pan_control = self._dial[4][index]])

One of those should work (the first one, I think), but I don't have DS1 in front of me to check it out.  

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joebhard

sorry, those don't work either...

joe

amounra

I'll have to get back to you when I'm looking at DS1, keep an eye out.

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themactech

Hi Amounra...

Any follow up on the line that will allow the 5th knob to be used as a panning knob?

The SENDS line worked great for me.

Clayu

joebhard

Hey guys,

news on the panning knob issue?

Joe

amounra

I've been unable to look at this, and probably won't have the opportunity until next week some time, but it is on my todo list and I will get you an answer......sorry for the delay.  

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joebhard

Just a thought:

why don't you send a DS1 to the guys from Isotonik. I asked them, if their launchsync etc could be used with the DS1 and they replied that they don't have one to develop for. 

Joe

amounra

This is what you're after, sorry it took so long to get back to you:

self._strip[index].layer = Layer(priority = 4, send_controls = self._dial_matrix.submatrix[index, :4], pan_control = self._dial[4][index])

Cheers!

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joebhard

Thanx mate!

This one worked.

All the best

joe

themactech

Worked for me as well.  THANKS!!!!