Using DJ controllers with Ableton

[systemone]

Has anyone managed to successfully map a crossfader on a DJ controller ?
Either doesn't do anything at all of it skips about. I'm getting a midi signal from the controller. When I map it, it's adding the map to the mapping list down the left hand side, but when I come out of mapping mode it doesn't work. Having same issue with jog wheels too. The controller is a Hercules DJ Air+.

[S-N-S]

i would also like to know this

im trying to map the crossfader on the novation nocturn controller to the crossfader in ableton,but never have had it working??

[S-N-S]

Anyone have any input on this please?

[S4racen]

When you MIDI Map you'll see a yellow bar at the bottom of the screen, this gives you different options for how the mapping is translated from the controller...

Try the different settings with your controller and see if it makes a difference, if it doesn't then it won't work...

You're only alternative then is to maybe edit the messages that the controller sends using it's editor software if it has some?

Cheers
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[S-N-S]

i managed to get the crossfader on the nocturn mapped to the crossfader in ableton

[102455]

Would you like to explain how you did it, so that other visitors to the forum can find the info?

[S-N-S]

Would you like to explain how you did it, so that other visitors to the forum can find the info?

when ableton is open i opened the automap cpntrol preferences thingie,and went to the layout.clicked on the crossfader in the automap,choose a midi cc thingie in the buttom(think i clicked the learn button on the nocturn and moved the crossfader in ableton,and it was mapped.will doublecheck next time i open live

[muthafunka]

On Mac FWIW....

I have DJ44 controller added in Mac Audio MIDI setup (not sure if this is necessary).
Open Live prefs> Link MIDI tab > under MIDI ports > Input DJ44 make sure Remote is set to On
Hit MIDI assign button top right main Live screen > highlight crossfader > move DJ44 crossfader > all works.