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Hey there
I'm trying to setup a dj set with live played elements. that means 2 decks, a few fx tracks and a track with an instrument rack (live played with push 2). this question focusses on the 2 dj decks and how to mix them easyly.

on the two dj decks i can setup a self made mixer (low, mid, high, kill switches, etc.) and control it by using macros of the audio rack. the problem is, i can only control 1 deck at once. what i want, is controlling both signals separately with one macro only on a third track.

my idea was to setup a third track, add an audio rack with 2 chains and route the signal of deck 1 to chain 1 and deck 2 to chain 2. i put my mixer on both chains and programm a macro that controls the parameters from chain 1 and chain 2.

well, what can i say? it does not work, obviously.

does anybody has a hint, how to setup something like this? or do i think too complicated and there is an easy way, that i cant see atm?

thanx in advance for any help!
chris

Max for live or Clyphx are the first two options that come to mind. Each of these offer tools to easily control remote parameters from a channel.

Another way I can think of is to use any devices that have 'sidechain' inputs. Toss those into the track as an complex audio effect rack and it'll be good to go.

Personally, I'd just get an extra controller. This way you can free up the complexity. Maybe a controller which could suit this plan really well.

Get a LaunchControl XL and MIDI Map it directly to what you want to control...

With our LCXXL Script and the Channel Strip Upgrade you can have the Column of Encoders map to a named rack across 8 tracks of the RedBox...

Cheers
D

yes, thank you guys...

i'm trying not to use an optional controller. since i'm traveeling, i try to stick with my push and nothing else. if its necessary, i'll do it. but...

the sidechain hint did it. this solution was in my mind, but i tried it with a plugin, that cannot "play" the sidechain signal. i'm using now the fabfilter C plug on both chains and set the signal to external. works like a a charme...

thank you!

cheers