Versus user manual
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1. SHIFT Hotcue 3 Button Page three upper two rows SHIFT Hotcue 7 Button Page three lower two rows SHIFT Hotcue 4 Button Page four upper two rows SHIFT Hotcue 8 Button Page four lower two rows Play Button red Press to start playback of sample slots 1 8 group play looped samples only Press again to stop playback SHIFT Play Button red Press and hold the Cue button to start playback of sample slots 1 4 group play looped samples only Upon release playback stops and skips back to start Loop Active Button to the right of the play Button To activate deactivate a loop push Shift and Loop Active button The Loop LED indicates activation or deactivation of a loop Beatjump BWD Button to the left of the play Button Serves to move a Beatjump one beat backward Attention The Move mode is always set to Beatjump as well as the Move size adjusted to 1 beat Pedal assign Programming in pedal assign mode Note the Pedal is always assigned to FX Potentiometer Button or FX Fader Button according to the selected group Push Deck select C D button and Tree button at the same time more than one second to enter Pedal assign mode Select control by holding Deck select A B Button and move FX Potentiometer Pot 1 4 FX Button 1 4 Pbt1 4 or FX Fader Fad 1 8 FX Button Fbt1 8 Leave the pedal assign mode by pushing the Deck select C D and Tree b2. controller with a practical layout and a clear design that has enough functionalities to go deeper if needed An instrument you appreciate playing rather than a quick exchangeable solution What you see is the result of passionate people collaborating with the aim of getting the best out of their performances and believing in creative expression We want to thank you for supporting our idea of the Versus controller and hope you will enjoy it as much as we do MAGDA vs NYMA Versus user manual 3 13 Provision of guarantee and product liability The seller warrants for faultless material and proper manufacture for a period of 24 months from the date of sale to the end user Excluded from the stated guarantee are defects on parts as the result of normal wear and tear These parts are mostly potentiometers encoders buttons and USB Jack connection Also excluded from the guarantee are damages that are the result of incorrect or inappropriate handling excessive force mechanical or chemical influences incorrectly connecting the instrument with other instruments incorrect or inappropriate use The warranty is void if the instrument is opened or changed In addition there is no warranty for individual parts and components in particular semiconductors and disposables consumables The seller is not liable for consequential damages which are not the result of criminal intent or negligence on his part The following conditions must be met in
3. order to claim the warranty services Instrument is either in its original packaging or similar packaging Copy of the invoice with the serial number clearly visible Meaningful error report or description of the error is attached The buyer assumes all costs and dangers of return shipments to the manufacturer Safety precautions and servicing Instrument s intended use is based on the functions and procedures contained in this manual Read all instructions for use as well as all enclosed literature before using the instrument Use only in closed rooms not for outdoor use e Never use in a moist or humid environment laundry rooms swimming pools etc Not for use in the vicinity of heat sources radiators ovens etc Operational temperature is in the range of 0 40 C Not for use in the vicinity of flammable material The instrument should not be in direct or prolonged contact with sunlight Dusty environmental conditions should be avoided Connect only USB ports of computers or hubs No foreign objects are permitted inside the instrument casing No liquids should get inside the instrument casing Never let the instrument fall to the ground casing and or control elements may be damaged If the instrument must be opened for example to remove foreign objects from the casing or for other repairs this may only be done by qualified personnel Guarantee is void for defects that occur if the instr
4. the longest uninterrupted playtime In Manual mode the master deck can be selected by pushing the Master button on SHIFT Sync Button the desired deck Sync Led The Sync LED is lit when Sync is active By pushing the Load button the selected track can be loaded into the respective Load Button track deck reduces the expanded browser window automatically Versus user manual 9 13 Loop section Control element Function Turn the Loop Size Set encoder to obtain higher or lower value of the loop length Loop Size Set Encoder Push the Loop size Set Encoder to set a loop with pre selected length The Loop LED indicates blinking when a track is currently in loop mode Loop Size Display Shows currently Loop size Shift Loop Size Set Turn the Loop Size Set encoder and push the Shift button at the same time to Encoder obtain higher or lower value of the move size Move Size on Loop Display Loop In Button Click on the Loop in button to set a start point of the loop Click on the Loop out button to set an end point of the loop The Track will begin to Lop Out Buttoni loop between Loop in and Loop out Loop Active LED is blinking With turning the Move Size encoder the active Loop Loop In Loop Out or Moye Encoder Beatjump can be moved forward or backward with a pre selected length By pushing the Move Encoder the move mode will be switched gt Loop Out IN Push Move Encoder Beatju
5. 2 4 GHz or Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64 2 GB RAM Mac OS X 10 6 latest update or 10 7 Intel Core Duo 2 GB RAM General Monitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution USB 2 0 500 MB free disk space required Case CNC shaped case Aluminium from Swiss aircraft industry Avional Compact and ergonomic Eloxalprint scratch proof layout clearly designed Setup Files Traktor Pro 2 File is suitable for Windows or Mac Versus user manual 5 13 Getting started Connect the controllers with the DIN Link cable before you connect the USB cable Connect ONLY ONE controller with the USB cable master controller Blinking bpm Display indicates that the controller is not yet recognized by the computer The controller is recognized by the computer as Versus or USB audio device e Import the setup file Versus V01 tsi by clicking the add button in Traktor s Preferences Controller Manager and don t forget to activate the midi in and midi out ports for that device Program your external midi commands DIN in System Mode You will find the description under Potentiometer FX and Fader FX section Push Tree and Fav button Refresh in the Tree section at the same time to synchronize all LED s with the Traktor software Quick references This appendix provides you with quick reference tables summing up the basic functionality of each control element on your Versus This gives you a quick and concise over
6. Versus user manual A B C D Ded K select System l L Pedal assign L Refresh A 1 A 2 a 3 4 a 1 is 2 a 3 a 4 TTT r3 asd Browser View Hotcues EL gb gl MIB M BB EERS OORT ONO TON e I ONOON OO CU y IE Hotcues xojiopej q pasamod amp Table of contents Introduction Provision of guarantee and product liability Safety precautions and servicing Features Getting started Quick references Shift functions Switching Deck assign Tree section Potentiometer FX section Fader FX section FX assign Browser section Loop section Track Deck mode Remix Deck mode Pedal assign Extensions Versus user manual 2 13 Introduction In recent years the concept of DJing has changed a lot Mixing can now be composed of much more complex structures and layers Our goal was to design a piece of gear which allows us to connect the studio and live environments something with the versatility to adopt easily to modern standards Through our daily work as DJs and engineers we see endless creative possibilities to integrate into our performances We faced a real challenge between simply playing music and embracing technology We wanted to balance and merge these two worlds without losing any of the fun in our performances The main focus from the beginning was to build a high quality
7. itching Fader Group gt off Select Deck Button A B C D Push both buttons more than one second gt System mode for programming the external midi controlls DIN output Select Deck Button C D Tree Button Push both buttons more than one second gt Pedal assign mode Jack input Tree Fav Button Push both buttons more than one second gt Refresh Potentiometer FX section Control element Function DRY WET knob Adjusts the ratio between unprocessed dry signal and processed wet signal PARAM 1 3 knob In single mode FX parameter 1 3 FX dependent In group mode parameter for the 1st 2nd und 3rd FX FX Button 1 4 In single mode FX Button 1 activates deactivates FX Unit globally green LED is lit when activated FX Button 2 resets all FX parameters to their default value short LED flash FX Button 3 and 4 FX dependent LED is lit when activated In group mode FX Button 2 4 activates deactivates FX slot 1 3 green LED is lit when slot activated SHIFT FX Button 1 Group 1 gt FX 1 red LED is lit SHIFT FX Button 2 Group 2 gt FX 2 red LED is lit SHIFT FX Button 3 Group 3 gt FX 3 red LED is lit SHIFT FX Button 4 Group 4 gt FX 4 red LED is lit Versus user manual 7 13 Fader FX section Control element Function Group 1 Fader 1 4 left Free dependend on deck selection gt recommended group for external co
8. l mode with Tree encoder note PC CC CCtg Pushing the Tree button and select midi channel with Tree encoder Ch1 16 Select note PC CC number with the Tree encoder after pushing the Fav Button n0 127 Leave the system mode by pushing the Deck select A B and Deck select C D button again for more than one second All preferences will be stored by leaving system mode Clear all preferences extern commands in system mode by holding Deck select C D Button and pressing the Tree encoder Midi Clock is available on DIN Output if Midi Clock send is activated in Traktor Control modes note only buttons sends note on command by pressing the button send note off command by releasing the button PC only buttons sends program change command CC only buttons sends control change command value 127 by pressing the button value 0 by releasing the button CCtg only buttons sends control change command toggle mode alternately value 0 and 127 by pressing the button A programmed control doesn t send any commands to the USB port to Traktor You can program each control separately for each of the 4 possible groups Versus user manual 8 13 FX assign Control element Function If the effect assign button FX1 is pressed the corresponding deck will be allocated FX1 assign Button to FX slot 1 and the LED is lit If the effect assign button FX2 is pressed the corresponding deck will be allocated FX2 assign Button to FX s
9. lot 2 and the LED is lit If the effect assign button FX3 is pressed the corresponding deck will be allocated FAS assign Button to FX slot 3 and the LED is lit If the effect assign button FX4 is pressed the corresponding deck will be allocated FX4 assign Button to FX slot 4 and the LED is lit Browser section Control element Function The Browser encoder with a push function allows browsing through folder playlists Prowse Eredar or favorite lists By turning the Browser encoder the folder list can be scrolled Push Browser Encoder Push the Browser button View to expand reduce the browser window The Seek Play encoders are used for coils in the decks The track will be forwarded to the end by turning the encoders clockwise for rewinding back to the start anti clockwise Push the Seek Play encoder shortly to start or stop a playback Seek Play Encoder SHIFT Seek Play Encoder Fine seek Push the Sync button to automatically match the tempo and the phase of the playing track to The master deck or the master clock if no deck is selected as master deck The Sync Button Sync button can be left permanently on However sometimes a deck cannot be synced at the moment then the Sync button on the screen will be appear half lit The Master Deck gives the target tempo to which other decks can sync In Auto mode Traktor will automatically select the Master Deck depending on which track has
10. mmands Group 1 Fader 1 4 right Free dependend on deck selection gt recommended group for external commands Group 2 Fader 1 4 left Remix Slot volumes dependend on deck selection Group 2 Fader 1 4 right Remix Slot volumes dependend on deck selection Group 3 Fader 1 4 left FX 1 gt control Dry Wet Param 1 3 Group 3 Fader 1 4 right FX 2 gt control Dry Wet Param 1 3 Group 4 Fader 1 4 left FX 3 gt control Dry Wet Param 1 3 Group 4 Fader 1 4 right FX 4 gt control Dry Wet Param 1 3 SHIFT Group 1 4 Button Group 1 4 selection red LED is lit Group 1 4 Button If group 2 is active red LED is lit gt Remix Slot mute If group 3 or 4 is active red LED is lit gt In single mode FX Button 1 activates deactivates FX Unit globally green LED is lit when activated FX Button 2 resets all FX parameters to their default value short LED flash FX Button 3 and 4 FX Group 1 4 Button dependent LED is lit when activated In group mode FX Button 2 4 activates deactivates FX slot 1 3 yellow LED is lit when slot activated Programming external midi Din in system mode Start system mode by pushing the Deck select A B and Deck select C D button for more than one second so both LEDs are blinking Select control by holding Deck select A B Button and move FX Potentiometer Pot 1 4 FX Button 1 4 Pbt1 4 or FX Fader Fad 1 8 FX Button Fbt1 8 Pushing Deck select C D Button and select contro
11. mp The selected function is active and the corresponding LED is lit With pushing Shift and turning Move encoder at the same time the waveform display in the deck window increases or decreases Deck Zoom doesn t works in deck size Micro and Small Push Shift and Move encoder at the same time to reset the Deck Zoom to standard value SHIFT Move Encoder Track Deck Mode LED bars in the Key Array the LED indication displays the present position in the loaded track by a spot A blinking LED shows the play operation and a lit LED shows stop A Track End Warning is indicated by the red LED blinking Hotcue LEDs The LEDs in the Track Deck mode show an existing Hotcue Control element Function LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEITIIY TYT Pitch Buttons slow down or speed up the tempo of the track in small steps The Pitch Button Pitch Buttons offer the same functionality as a pitch fader on any standard DJ turntable or pitchable CD player Repeat function while holding the button Push Shift Pitch Button at the same time changes the tempo in large steps No SHIFT Pitch gt Button repeat function while holding the button The Pitch Bend buttons are used if two tracks are playing at the same tempo but their phase is slightly shifted This is similar to nudging a record to slow down or speed up as the tracks go slightly out of sync Press the Bwd button to slightly slow down the track and the Fwd bu
12. tton Serves to move a Beatjump one beat backward Attention The Move mode is always set to Beatjump as well as the Move size adjusted to 1 beat Remix Deck mode Remix Deck works only for Deck D in the current setup V01 Hotcue LEDs In the Remix Deck mode the LEDs 1 8 show an occupied slot in the loop mode Pitch Button Control element Function Pitch Buttons slow down or speed up the tempo of the track in small steps The Pitch Buttons offer the same functionality as a pitch fader on any standard DJ turntable or pitchable CD player Repeat function while holding the button SHIFT Pitch Button Push Shift Pitch Button at the same time changes the tempo in large steps No repeat function while holding the button Bend BWD FWD Button The Pitch Bend buttons are used if two tracks are playing at the same tempo but their phase is slightly shifted This is similar to nudging a record to slow down or speed up as the tracks go slightly out of sync Press the Bwd button to slightly slow down the track and the Fwd button to speed it up Hotcue 1 8 Button Play Retrigger sample in slot 1 4 Versus user manual 11 13 SHIFT Hotcue 1 Button Page one upper two rows Control element Function SHIFT Hotcue 5 Button Page one lower two rows SHIFT Hotcue 2 Button Page two upper two rows SHIFT Hotcue 6 Button Page two lower two rows
13. tton to speed it up Bend BWD FWD Button Versus user manual 10 13 HOTCUE 1 8 Button Control element Function Each deck has eight Hotcue buttons numbered from 1 to 8 In Traktor you can assign any stored Cue Point or Loop to one of the 8 Hotcue buttons This allows for instant access to your most important Cue Points and Loops Using stored Cue Points you can mark specific positions in your tracks e g beginning vocals instrumentals or breaks Storing a Cue Point instantly maps it to the next available Hotcue SHIFT HOTCUE 1 8 Button Shift Hotcue 1 8 deletes stored Cue Points 1 8 Play Button red Push the Play button to start or stop playback The Led bar indicates activation or deactivation of Play by a blinking or lit LED at track end warning the red LED is blinking SHIFT Play Button red The Cue button has multiple functions depending on the playback state of the track On a paused deck pushing Cue sets a new current cue Point at the current play position In Snap mode this cue point will snap to the beat nearest the play position Pushing Cue during playback jumps the current play position back to the previously set current cue point and stops playback Loop Active Button to the right of the play Button To activate deactivate a loop push Shift and Loop Active button The Loop LED indicates activation or deactivation of a loop Beatjump BWD Button to the left of the play Bu
14. ument was opened by an unauthorised or unqualified person Use a soft towel or brush to clean the instrument Please do not use any cleaning liquids or water so you avoid any damages to the instrument Versus user manual 4 13 Features Hardware specifications 4 Potentiometer FX 8 Fader FX 8 Push Encoder Browser Load Seek Play Loop Size move 64 Push buttons in different colors and sizes double functions with shift button 92 Led s different colors to display various informations Rubber knobs for best tactile feeling 3 Displays Master Clock Loop Size 1 Jack input for additional control with external foot switch expession pedals 1 DIN Input Output Midi and Power supply link 1 DIN Output Midi 268 Midi commands USB bus powering Power supply via USB Bus consumption less than 200mA USB interface class compliant no driver necessary Software specifications Special controller for DJ Software optimised for Native Instruments Traktor Pro 2 Setup Files for Traktor Pro 2 in current Version 2 5 0 or higher Indication of each relevant state by feedback data from software System mode for different basic settings and external midi programming Dimensions Dimensions 7 28 185 mm x 2 36 60 mm x 14 17 360 mm Weight 2 2kg System requirements Windows XP latest Service Pack 32 Bit Windows Vista Windows 7 latest Service Pack 32 64 Bit Intel Pentium 4 amp
15. utton again for more than one second The pedal inlets measure themselves automatically so that a possible available minimum adjustment at the pedal can be varied at any time Pedal latches must have 3 poles and foot switch latches 2 poles Expression pedals such as the Roland EV 5 and the switch pedal by Boss FS 5U are used Versus user manual 12 13 Extensions All the controls in Traktor Pro may be assigned to new functions which are accessed in the Preferences Controller Manager Particulars are given in the Traktor Pro manual Since some shift functions of the controller remain unassigned the following extensions are suggested e FX potentiometers e FX assign buttons As long as LED s are allocated to buttons they may be controlled by the same Midi commands as those for the buttons For information about the numbers of the particular Midi commands first check the included list of the corresponding functions in the included setup Especially the two large grey buttons in each deck on either side of the red Play buttons offer themselves for allocation of often required functions Versus user manual 13 13
16. view of all basic functions of your controller Shift functions Control element Function Potentiometer mute for external midi controls DIN Shows currently Deck assign with bpm display Shows currently Master Deck with Sync LED Shows currently Move size with Loop display Shows the active Remix Decks Rows with Hotcue LED s SHIFT Button Switching Deck assign Control element Function Deck select Button A B Controller in Deck A B mode Standard Deck assign Deck select Button C D Controller in Deck C D mode Standard Deck assign SHIFT Deck select Button A B Standard Deck assign SHIFT Deck select Button C D Alternative Deck assign C A B D Versus user manual 6 13 Tree section The device s bpm display has a range from 50 to 250 bpm Values below or above that are displayed with the limiting values of the device being 50 to 250 The accuracy is 0 1 bpm In case the display is not correct the refresh function on the device should be activated Tree and Fav button Fav Tree Encoder Control element Function Browsing through tree or favorite list Push encoder gt open close folder Fav Button Browsing through favorite list LED is lit Tree Button Browsing through tree track collection playlists itunes etc LED is lit SHIFT Fav Button Link function for group switching Fader Group gt on SHIFT Tree Button Link function for group sw
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