12 months ago I set out to create a mapping for our readers that would tap into the hidden powers of Traktor 3 without requiring a giant controller interface. Using the VCI-100 as a template, I designed a layout that made working with controllerism creative, fun and straight forward by combining many functions on single buttons knobs and faders. That work caught the eye of Vestax and became the VCI-100 special edition controller, which 100 lucky people own today. After that limited run sold out almost immediately we created a firmware upgrade kit and overlay package that allowed regular VCI-100’s to upgrade their own controllers and get the special edition performance.
With Traktor Pro, Native instruments has included many of our custom features including direct FX selection and dual filters into their software directly. This allowed me to duplicate and even improve on all of the functions that we created for Traktor 3 but with one major difference. The new mapping will work with every single VCI-100 out there including firmware versions 1.2 and 1.3! That means if you own ANY VCI-100, you can download the TSI file and try out our performance concepts of our VCI-100SE layout for free.
GET THE TSI FILES
You can immediately download the basic TSI file which matches our Traktor 3 overlays here in this post:
http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?p=29478#post29478
I also recommend you sign up on the TSI beta list bellow. Once signed up, you will receive a download link via email for the newest high performance TSI files and notification of when basic updates are made.
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Installation
You want to import the TSI file inside Traktor’s prefrences window under midi mapping. The files contains the midi mapping and effects settings that match the VCI-100SE. Its important that you load both so the FX slots match up. You do not need to load any other settings.
Cool new Stuff
- you can use 4 FX at one time on each deck with direct access to all of them
- visual indication if an effect is on
- deck C control is expanded to all deck controls
- deck copy ALWAYS works
- juggle mode and fader fx mode can be used at the same time
- all modes are more obvious visually when engaged
- all VCI-100 owners can use the file
- always on filters!
- you can enable/disable fader FX above the faders
- pitch bending is working much better in CDJ/JOG mode
- You can now shorten and lengthen loops in the loop section
- SCRATCH/JUGGLE are now SCRATCH/CDJ-JOG
Overlays
If you enjoy the TSI and want to have your VCI-100 properly labeled then check out our overlays in the store. They are back in stock but going fast so get one while you can. In the mean time check out the image bellow for a complete list of the functions.
Known Bugs if using firmware 1.2
- The Flanger ON button on Deck B controls Deck A Cue
- The B-Masher On button on Deck B also controls Juggle mode
- The Cue C monitor is the same and Cue B
these are NOT bugs with our Special Edition mapping but a hardware issue that has been in the VCI-100 in firmware versions 1.2 and 1.1
this is a brand new file so there are chances that you may find errors. If so please please report them here where you can contribute your own changes and ideas on how to make these mappings better.
What about Firmware 1.3?
We managed to duplicate almost all of the SE functions in PRO using the 1.2 firmware but there are still a few things that 1.3 uniquely offers. For example, the freeze function at the top of the faders and knobs is not possible in pro without 1.3. The problem of duplicated buttons (mentioned above) was also fixed in 1.3. Those that have an SE or recently upgraded will get the full SE performance on the effects section. Remember you can always switch back and forth using the technique found in this video.
The TSI file is backwards compatible so we will continue to support the 1.3 firmware in our TSI files in the coming months but eventually 1.3 will be phased out as I work with NI to implement all the unique functionality directly into the software.
Hi !!
There is a bug with mailchimp !
I can’t register to the the subscribe program, so i can’t download tsi file…
Bye
Its working now- I just changed around the code at the last minute.
Hella good work ;-)
I just subsribed to the tsi file, and in the second email I got, the subject field says “VCI-300 Patch Download Links”. I guess thats not right…
Hella good work ;-)
I just subsribed to the tsi file, and in the second email I got, the subject field says “VCI-300 Patch Download Links”. I guess thats not right…
Its working fine now, I will try this and involve myself with bug reporting.
SWEEEET Ean! so exited! thinking about skipping the rest of the days work to get home to this :]
Hi Ean . Do you suggest that All VCI-SE owners switch back to firmware 1.2 or can we stay in 1.3 with this TSi???
Wonderful Ean! I purchased Traktor Pro last week, but the provided .tsi file for the VCI-100 didn’t work very well (to put it politely). I’m sure your .tsi will be a delight, but…. in the e-mail two links are provided. One links to a .zip file that expands to a .tsi file (so this works okay). If I click on the other link it downloads a .tsi.txt file. I am using Mac OS Leopard and Safari. Any help would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Berend
Report any bugs here:
http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?p=14367&posted=1#post14367
I just found one although I’ve had that with a few different TSI’s not just Ean’s one.
Good work Ean! Thank you!
Are the known bugs related only to version 1.1/1.2?
Is the 1.3 version affected?
Ean, awesome work as always - thankyou soo soo much!!!
We are a demanding community but its cause you set the bar so hi with what you deliver…
Wow you put it out for free!
Heap’s of respect to you for that Ean :)
nice! this is the news ive been waiting for! cant wait to get home and download!
Just right click the link and hit save as, or download the ZIP file and extract the .tsi inside it, or rename the .tsi.txt file to just .tsi.
You can stay with 1.3 (and I would) because there are some extra little goodies in there for the 1.3 firmware. :)
its fine to switch back however if you want the ease of modifying your own mappings.
Hi Ean,
Thanks for your excellent work. Impressive how quickly you came up with a customized .tsi that beats the NI in a zillion ways.
However if I read between the lines there’s very little benefit keeping my VCI-100SE as the .tsi-file will work with the standard VCI-100 just as well. You’ve mentioned that there a some little goodies in 1.3 but you are also mentioning that 1.3 will be phased out sooner or later.
Wait, wait… So you are able to reverb, delay, flanger and beat masher? What about those other sweet new effects?
I have some ideas on remaking SE layout, because Traktor Pro induces it.
How can I choose which decks uses which FX bank?
They are programmed to match the overlays and labeling of the VCi-100SE but you can easily program the TSI to load the effects of your choice. Just look for the select effects midi command and change them to the FX of your choice.
its right there on the UI near the filters and EQ.
Is there gonna be tks files for novation! I ask because I know you own one!
Ok.
I was thinking for quite a while and my opinion is that if I buy Akai MPD32 alongside Vestax VCI-100 with SE layout, it would be perfect setup. Full control off the all the effects, key changing knobs, possibility of using Xone 4 band EQ, without losing filter knob and so on…
It’s a little bit complicated, but I will make pictures which will explain everything.
Ean, this may be too soon to ask, but do you plan on eventually revising the overlay for new functions in Traktor Pro?
absolutely,
I want to work more with the software and our community to see improve the mapping and see how people want to work. then we release a new overlay dedicated for traktor pro.
i would not be surprised to see if we release a mapping for the Akai unit as well ;)
I found this blog long time ago, but decided to get involved today:)
I’m really happy that a community like this exists, the one that values the benefits of Traktor and generally digital DJing. Hope I will contribute in making the ultimate Traktor setup, since you have given so much to us.
Great job Ean. Really great job.
What do the A and B filter buttons do on the new mapping? They used to be the cue buttons on the standard VCI-100, but I don’t see anything changing when I hit them.
The labelled FX-banks do nothing for me, just switch between A, B and Deck C but they do nothing.
How about VCI300, plz Ean.
I regret so much now buying that stupid NEW controller.
Stupid ITCH, Stupid Vestax, money deals. I want Traktor!!!!!
Bye
Nothing is stopping you from making your own ghetto-style overlay with paper and markers. :)
Hey Ean,
First, thank you so much for all the effort you put into helping people with all of this, it is very much appreciated. Secondly, I have the overlay and the VCI-100 sitting here. I am debating whether I should put the overlay on or if I should wait until you release a new overlay for Traktor Pro. Do you know when this might be done and ready approximately? A month? More less?
Thanks again
Reg
Absolute Legend! Without this community and and a handful of Ean, controllerism would not be where it is today.
Hey Reg, these overlays are designed and priced with the idea in mind that you can replace them as technology changes and new ideas come out. Put those on now and in 2 months you can just place a new layout on top.
It will be at least 8 weeks before any new overlays come out. The VCI-100SE is a trusted, tested and solid work flow so the next one will also need some good time in development.
Hi,
I have a vci-100 with the original firmware in it. Can I use the new .tsi file with it for the equivalent of the v1.3 firmware and Traktor Pro v1.0.1. or should I update the firmware to v1.3 to get the best performance out of the vci-100, Traktor Pro, and your new .tsi file?
One more question: does the v1.3 firmware solve the problem where I cue up a track and am rocking it like a turntable. When I let it go, I want the track to start at that point just like it does when I’m playing on my 1200s. Right now it will not do that no matter what I tweak.
By the way, I’m planning on ordering the firmware update kit, jog grips, and the overlay kit as soon as I can.
thanks.
Loving the new feature with shortening and lengthening the loops. A lot better!!! Ill report the bugs in the bug section.
Mr. Golden you are the man.
Ean, with pro and Vci 100 i’m not getting full pitch controls, and can you set que points on the fly. What are the orange cue buttons on the Overlay and how do you engage thme.
Thanks
the pitch range is set to RELATIVE +/- %4.5 . if you want to change that you need to modify the TSI file and increase the sensitivity of the control in midi mapping.
Thanks for repliing so fast, but i’m not getting that.
When unzipping vci-100se_1_1_protsi.zip file that was emailed to me: a 46k TSI file appears AND a folder named _MACOSX appears with a 1k TSI file in it. Why the 2 files?
Hi,
i imported te tsi files and the mapping work, but not well, there are no changes with the lightup when i press the new fonctions, an also, the effects work but I can’t here them. let me explain, i can see that the effects faders on the screen do waht i’m doing on my vci 100 but there is no change in the audio, i just can’t here the effects …
can anybody help me out with this ??
make sure midi IN and OUT are selected in Traktor for the vci.
you need to turn on the FX by pressing the button under the knob.
you should use the larger one and ignore the 1k file
So just curious if anyone else is having the problems i have. I checked the back and there is a green sticker noting that i have FW 1.2 (Correct?) Installed Traktor Pro and the TSI files and the jog wheels will not work, nor will the loop shorten feature, which i have to say i was super excited about. Anyone have any answers? also , midi in and out for VCI is active. Thanks!
I have not heard anything like that- everything is working perfectly over here.
I began in digital djying with a crap Behringer BCD 2000. In august 2008, I bought a VCI 100 and started to get into Dj Techtools and Ean knowledge. Now I’ve got an update 1.3 kit and the new tsi files for TK Pro. I just regreted I didn’t ask for the jog grip!
Thanks Ean and crew for all this fun!
I posted a 4 deck set up that’s a work in progress, but if you’re interested in the possibilities that traktor pro introduces with the VCI-100, it’s in the forums. Take a look. Cheers!
Hi Ean,
Do you think Vestax will sort the problem of duplicated buttons as mentioned above or should i still think of upgrading the firmware?
Thanks for all the hard work man!
Hadj
So far I like traktor pro with the vci 100. Rock solid
no- they have not released a firmware that fixes those duplicate buttons
hi people.. is there some way how to import playlists from traktor 3.3 in to traktor pro????
yeaaah and wish u nice xmast time
oh aand my leds are not working -well not all of them with traktor pro- the midi out is on.. do u know why?? iam using vci 100- 1.2 firmware with the standard TSI from vestax site.. any idea how to fix it???
oh and another thing– ean– i am trying to map tsi of my vestax- i like the way how u using jog in browser- everything is just fine- but- when i change to full browser wiev- when i am trying to select song- the track stop playing… do u know why??what am i doing wrong???
Great work with the tsi file! Will definitely order an overlay for my VCI-100 from your web shop!
Though there is one thing that might be a bug? Everytime i start Traktor Pro my channel faders are not responsive until i move them completely down and up again, then it works fine. Is this a bug or did i miss something ? I’m using fw 1.2 with your tsi file.
Dont bother anymore found out this is done by purpose (soft takeover) in Traktor Pro.
Hope the overlay will be here soon! :) When will the devices for firmware upgrades be available again ?
Dig your TSI file with Traktor 1.0.2 and VCI-100 1.2!!! I’ve been studying your youtube videos like a freakin’ lab rat. However, my TSI file doesn’t seem to function quite the same as yours. For example; cue point #5 (jog wheel) isn’t functioning when juggle is enabled even though 1-4 do work seemlessly. I pressed “scratch/juggle” thinking that would do it, but no luck.
I also enjoy the the quick loop button and loop length modifier using the nav buttons. Also, the browser view and scroll via jog wheel is so sick!
My only conerns:
I’m spoiled with a couple features in a TSI file modified by “TIMTANGO” over at the NI forum. (1) It allows the quick preview of a track using your big “DECK B” loop button+preview. Then if I want to scrub or fast forward through the track, “DeckB”+FX knob 4. As of yet, I can’t seem to preview any tracks using your settings. (2) Move function; exicuted using TIMTANGO’s modifier, “DeckB”+”cue1-4″. “Cue1-2″ are move length increase/decrease, while “Cue3-4″ is to move back/forward. (If I was to add this feature to your TSI file myself, could I still use “DeckB” as my modifier or will it screw with the loop functionality of deck B?)
I do a lot of hip-hop so this feature is more productive than looping though haveing both would be ideal. Although, after hearing your music on youtube, I can’t wait to get my hands on some house/techno genres!!!
I will be purchasing your overlay, knobs, and jogGrips as soon as I get a “grip” on the fx functionality of your “fader fx.” Might need to watch the “UPS ad-based” fx theory video at youtube a dozen more times though ;-)
I’m using the latest TSI file available via the download link emailed to me. A