DDJ-FLX4 (Unofficial3.0) MIDI Mapping

[Michael_Wisniewski]

DDJ-FLX4 MIDI Mapping (Unofficial 3.0)
DDJ-FLX4 (Unofficial3.0).djayMidiMapping (79.5 KB)

• Smart Fader button toggles Crossfader FX
• Smart CFX button is un-mapped / free

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DDJ-FLX4 (Unofficial2.9).djayMidiMapping (79.9 KB) mapped Smart Fader button to use the Toggle Crossfader FX command. Notes: unfortunately the built-in FLX4 Algoriddim mapping restricts users from accessing the Toggle Crossfader FX command and the physical Smart Fader button on the FLX4.

[tatu]

Excelente, smart fader is amazing!!

I prefer djay pro ai over rekordbox, the user interface is better and it’s more efficient on Mac I think. But I have a FLX 4 and rekordbox use the controller better than djay pro.

This is a good move in the right way but, i dont go back to djay until smart colors and beat fx are compatible, its close, i waitting with hope.

Thanks for the work guys.

[MrG]

Scooped up the flx4 for the heck of it today.

Is 3.0 the one i go ahead and get @Michael_Wisniewski?

Anything missing from it function wise?

[MrG]

Got it loaded! Works great. Love the smart fader toggle implementation.

Two thumbs up

[Michael_Wisniewski]

@MrG

Is 3.0 the one i go ahead and get @Michael_Wisniewski?

Anything missing from it function wise?

Yes, 3.0 is the one. It’s not perfect but it’s pretty robust.

[MrG]

I cant seem to get the manual fx to work correctly when it comes to the “fx select” button. I have it mapped for deck one when i press it , it cycles through the fx menu for manual fx in djay. But for deck two i cant figure it out. I mapped fx1 for deck two to the on/off blinker button but the fx select for deck two wont map to -deck 2 fx 1 select next.

It works if i map it to the “beat” button but cant get it to the fx select

Any clue? @Michael_Wisniewski

[Michael_Wisniewski]

Yup, here’s an update to version 3.1.

DDJ-FLX4 MIDI Mapping (Unofficial 3.1)
DDJ-FLX4 (Unofficial3.1).djayMidiMapping (79.5 KB)

• BEAT FX Deck Selector - now selects Deck 1 or 2 (the option to select 1&2 does not work, it does not send a MIDI command).
• FX SELECT button cycles through FX on selected deck. SHIFT+FX SELECT cycles in reverse.
• BEAT arrows adjust main FX parameter. SHIFT+RIGHT arrow = BPM Tap. SHIFT+LEFT arrow = Restores Analyzed BPM and Grid
• LEVEL/DEPTH knob adjusts Dry/Wet
• ON/OFF button - toggles FX for selected Deck
• SHIFT+ON/OFF - toggles Neural Mix/EQ for selected Deck

MIDI commands for the BEAT FX Deck Selector 1 & 2

[MrG]

Heck yeah! Definitely appreciate it!

I had been at it all morning trying to figure it out.

I shall update it right now. Its been a fun lil controller to mess with on the fly.

[Darb1618]

Thank you so much for this mapping it’s fantastic!

I remapped SHIFT+Smart CFX to toggle previous crossfader fx
And SHIFT+ Smart fader to toggle next crossfader fx

Works like a treat with your new version

[Chris066]

Thank you so much ; very very good job, thks so lot

[WhiteJamesToney]

disclaimer for what are probably very beginner level questions:
I’m brand new to mixing (or any form of music performance) and recently bought an FLX4.

1. Is this MIDI mapping essentially custom “keybindings” for the FLX4 in djay Pro?
   (sorry, I only have a limited understanding of MIDI so “keybindings” is the first analogy I thought of)

2. Would this custom mapping be better/easier for a new user as compared to the default FLX4 mapping in djay?

3. Is there anywhere online I can find a guide or tutorial on how the buttons and knobs on the FLX4 work within djay?
   I’ve found tons of guides and tutorials for Rekordbox and although I know the FLX4 isn’t built for djay specifically, I thought it odd that I’ve had such a hard time coming across anything resembling a comprehensive guide on websites or YouTube. My only solution thus far has been trial and error/looking at the MIDI mapping settings in the software (which are a bit confusing for a novice)

[Michael_Wisniewski]

I recommend using the official Built-In MIDI mapping.

I’ve stopped updating this one because lot of changes have taken place under the hood of djay Pro since I built this mapping. Much of the functionality is not or is no longer accessible via a custom MIDI mapping. In addition, it looks like we can expect more functionality down the road that won’t be accessible by us.

So best to work with the official built-in MIDI mapping - and customize from there.

[Davidv100]

Hello,

I have some questions:

1. Do you know where can I find a doc of Algoriddim official mapping for DDJ-FLX4 (actually this is the same question as raised by @WhiteJamesToney but has not been answered, if I get it right ?
2. Is there any function Djay Pro function that is NOT standard mapped for DDJ-FLX4 by Algoriddim - I mean is something missing (this is probably for @Michael_Wisniewski) ?

The reason is I currently have a Reloop Buddy (and I like it), but there are some humming issues when iPad is reaching closer to full charge - and I do not want to care about power level when DJ-ing (one more time constraint). So, I am investigating DDJ-FLX4, although I like my Buddy.

Thank you very much for your help.

[Max4]

Im the opposite as you. I used both on my phone. Love dj pro better. I like rekordbox box on computer and with flx4 but now im enjoying dj pro better. With the mapping, just seems to have much more effects even more then colors and fx on rekord box. Can’t they just make one that does everything lol.

[Michael_Wisniewski]

@Davidv100

Is there any function Djay Pro function that is NOT standard mapped for DDJ-FLX4 by Algoriddim

There are many functions that are not mapped in the Official built-in (and my Unofficial mapping). There are not enough hardware controls on any single controller to map everything that djay Pro can do.

Notes:
I’ve stopped updating my Unofficial mapping. Currently the Official Built-In mapping is the way to go … and yes it does limit some functions, but is very usable.

[Chq]

Hello Michael,

Thank you for what you have achieved so far.

Greetz Chris

[criente]

Hi friends, I think that a good idea to “activated” Smart Fader will be if you could turn on “Starter Mode” when you press the button and disable it when you turn it off to get back to Controller Mode.

It does almost the same as Smart Fader fuction on FLX4, controlling EQ, Pitch, Volume and Filters automatically.

The issue is that I couldn’t find a way how to map it on the Midi Setup.

What do you think about this?

Cheers

[Slak_Jaw]

Hi @criente, actually it would be easier to simply map an available button to Transition to Right and another to Transition to Left. This will perform an autotransition according to your Crossfader FX settings. Please note, however, that the Smart Fader button on the FLX4 is currently not MIDI mappable in djay so you will need to use other buttons. I personally recommend using SHIFT+Play/Pause for each deck.

[turbopussy]

The Smart Fader Button of the FLX4 is midi-mappable (on/off toggle) since the last update of djay pro.

[Slak_Jaw]

You are correct @turbopussy. This was added in djay 5.2.6. At the bottom of the mappings list there are the mappings “Smart Fader (Echo)” and “Smart Fader (Reverb)” and they can be changed.