The modifiers keys include alt/option, command, control, and shift. Of the ‘big three’ – Ableton Live, Traktor, and Scratch Live – Traktor’s is probably the most powerful, but in exactly the same way as its MIDI mapping system, it’s the most fiddly.Ībleton Live’s key mapping system works in exactly the same way as its MIDI mapping learning is quick and easy – but it’s actually a little more flexible as shift, alt, and shift+alt can be used as modifiers.ĭespite sensible layout (including logical modifier layers) Scratch Live provides no way to modify Serato’s default key mapping, so it’s the clear nag in this particular race.Ībleton’s key mapping approach is surprisingly flexible, combining its click-to-learn approach with four states per key with simple modifier commands.
If you’ve already got that perfect controller, what happens if it gives up the ghost in the middle of a gig? The computer keyboard might not be the most stylish or the most gratifying way to manipulate your DJ software, but it’s often faster and more effective than your trackpad or mouse.ĭifferent software deals with keyboard mapping in different ways. But there are plenty of DJs getting started, still searching or saving for the perfect controller. In an ideal world, you’ll be set up with a powerful controller or two. In this article we explore the best uses and mapping considerations for the buttons that you always have with you on your laptop! THE FULL SETUP While there’s usually a better workflow than hunching over your keyboard, there are instances where using your computer’s keyboard gets the job done better than anything else. Digital DJing and controllerism has come a long way from simply “laptop DJing” (say it with contempt for full effect), but for most digital DJs the laptop remains the central part of their setup.
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