Traktor 3 Effects Controller (KFX 2
by Salvador Enrohk in Circuits > Arduino
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Traktor 3 Effects Controller (KFX 2
Actually I move from DJ to live producing. But sometimes I want to play some old tracks with an old Hercules DJ ControlSteel. The only problem is a very old controller with little effects usage, but it is still working perfectly, and don't want to spend more money on DJ gear.
I made this one with Arduino and the MIDI library. It has buttons and knobs for activating filters or effects on Deck A and B
There's also a button to control on which deck each effect can be played (with small leds for feedback) and buttons to control each FX parameter (3 knobs and 3 buttons). To save a bit of space I also made a button to switch between FX A and FX B.
Supplies
- 4 x 16mm Push Button with LED
- 6 x 12mm Push Button
- 9 x 480 Ω resistor
- Arduino MEGA 2560
- 8 x 10k potentiometer
- 4 x 3mm/5mm LEDS
- Solder & wires
Writing Code ...
Here are the files for the project. I use a modified version of a class to use potentiometers and buttons.
Remember you also need the MIDI Library.
NOTE: In my end version I switched one LED for an RGB so I can change color when switching from deck A to B and also can have a few pins changed.
Assembling ...
Here is the fritzing schematic :D
Final Notes ...
What I learn from this project :
- Don't use silicone flexible wire for internal
- For the next version, I can use fewer leds and use a 128x64 OLED Screen
- Use less knobs and buttons for FX (make it selectable)
- Design a better case
For the rest, I was happy with this machine, I have already been using it for 1 and a half years even in live events and It was working like a charm.