MidiFighter 3D routine on nanoPAD2

We always find the new technology fascinating, it makes us want everything upcoming; all we do is keep wanting it and forget to use what we already have. Same is the case with recently released MidiFighter 3D. It looks do amazing and more over it provides controls so amazing that no other controller in the market provides. But we are nanoPAD2 fans! we like to push it to the limits, control everything the way new controllers do.

nanoPAD2! No it isn’t dead yet its capable of doing so much more than what you already use it for doing. First we have shown you operate you nanoPAD at par with Midi Fighter using Midifighter Classic mappings and the Instant Gratification mapping on Traktor. Now it’s time to take it to a level further by using it to build and control your music in Ableton Live.
For those of you who don’t know about MidiFighter 3D, it allows you to take controllerism to the next level by introducing accelerometer and gyroscope into a midi controller. It allows one to move midi controller in different directions and control music. Although nanoPAD does not have these advanced sensors built into it but it can pretty much do many things that can be done with the new Midi Fighter 3D.
This post allow you to use your nanoPAD as Midi Fighter 3D. Please note that in order to work with these mappings you need to have Ableton Live 8.3 (works with 8.2 also). Before jumping into downloading the mappings understand what each pad on your nanoPAD2 is used for.

Mappings Layout

Understanding the mappings

• The left side 8 pads allows one to control one shot sounds.
• Other 6 pads on the right allows one to control the percussion and beats
• Right most button on top row is build button, and button below it is the stop beat button.
• Finally X-Y pad allows you to modify all sound on the pad.
• You can use scene button to change sounds, all four scenes have different sounds associated with them.

Limitations

Midifighter 3D send four different signals for movement, but nanoPAD2s XY pad sends only two control signals so the sound modifications on it is somewhat limited. But if you have some other controller with you, it can be configured to send the other two signals as well.

Download the mapping

These mappings are available exclusively for our fans! Like ABTEVRYTHNG on Facebook to download these mappings for free. You can find the links to download the mappings on our For Fans Only page once you hit the Like Button.

Installing the mapping

Please note that in order to get this mapping to work you need to have Korg Kontrol Editor installed on your PC/Mac.
1. Download the files from the links on our Facebook Page.
2. Open ‘MF3D.nanopad2_set’ file. Korg Editor opens up, in it go to communications tab and click ‘Write Scene Set’ and hit Ok.
3. Open 'MF3D_Global.nanopad2_glob' file. Korg Editor opens up, in it go to communications tab and click ‘Write Scene Set’ and hit Ok.
4. Download the Ableton Live pack form Dj Tech Tools maps page and install it!
6. In Ableton Live, go to Prefrences and Enable all the three buttons for Trak, Sync and Remote for nanoPAD2.
5. Create some music by touch some pads and enjoy the magic of your nanoPAD2.

Original Performance

Check out the original performance to know how it sounds!

There is more...

Record a video of your performance with this mapping and get showcased on our blog and on our Facebook page. Don't forget to leave comments on how you feel about your nanoPADs!

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Using Google Chrome for exploring the mobile web

Mobile version of websites grew because of growth in the use of mobile and tablets users. Nowadays everyone use a phone or tablet to access the web. But the experience is not the same anymore; the websites you visit from your PC/Mac are different ones than what you see on a handheld device. This tip will help you to get the mobile version of the whole web right on your computer.

Things you’ll need
Google Chrome Browser, yes that’s it! No funny add-on's to install just the official Google Chrome browser.

How to load mobile  web on computer
Check out the video below or read the instructions that follow!

1. Open Google Chrome Browser
2. Click on the Settings icon and from the menu that pops up click on Tools .
3. Another menu will pop up, click on developer tools in this menu which will open up developer tools window.
4. Click on the settings icon in the lower left corner of this window.
5. Now under network settings select the check-box override user agent.
6. A new drop down will appear from which you can now select the agent or device you want. 
7. Choose from iPhone, iPad or Android! 
8. Do not close this window, go back to the browser window and open the site of your choice.

Enjoy the Mobile Web!
That's it! Have fun exploring the mobile web on your computer.

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Turn your keyboard into a MidiFighter (MIDI device)

When we were first trying to port the Midi Fighter mapping onto nanoPAD2, we also thought of porting that mapping for users who do not have any midi controller at all. So our quest began with solely two purposes; First: How can we turn our keyboard into a MIDI device so that it can do all possible things that can be done via other midi controllers and Second: Porting a solid Traktor mapping onto keyboard to showcase the power of this thought.
While trying to work on this thought of ours, we tried and tested various software both paid and free for finding the one with most options and compatibility to work with. And finally in this post we will be discussing results of our quest for using keyboard as a Midi Controller. In order to showcase our experiment we will be showing you how you can turn your keyboard into a Midi Device, and that too not just any other midi device, a Midi Fighter! So after going through this post you will be able to use your keyboard to create amazing sounds effects and build ups just like Ean does using his Midi Fighter.

Do we need such setup?
Its always good to have something extra, something that enhances your performance, even though you don't own a sophisticated advanced MIDI controller, but expanding the use of keyboard will definitely add to your existing controllers. Following are the ways you could use this mapping:

• You already own a MIDI Fighter and use it with instant gratification mapping. Then this method allows you to use your keyboard as a second MIDI fighter with classic mapping.
• You don't own a MIDI Fighter but own some other MIDI Controller. Then this method allow keyboard to serve as an extra MIDI controller for free.
• You neither own a MIDI Fighter nor any other controller. Then this method allows you to do advance things with the all times available MIDI device, you keyboard to control any music software.

What we need before we begin!
#1. Virtual MIDI In/Out: The best one is Midi Yoke! Download it for free from this link. (Machine restart is required, after you install this software)
#2. Keyboard to MIDI Controller: After trying out multiple software for this purpose, we settled onto Virtual Midi Piano Keyboard. This one is the best out there and you can download it for free from this link.
#3.  Keyboard layout: Our custom made keyboard layout for the above discussed software. Download it form here.
#4. Midi Fighter Traktor mapping: Finally to work with our setup, we ported the official Midi Fighter Classsic mappings which can be download from our Facebook Fan only Page. (You need to Like Abtevrythng on Facebook in order to access the Fan Only Page)

Mapping Layout

Just like our nanoPAD2 mappings for Midi Fighter in this version we used two rows of 8 buttons each.

Understanding the Mapping
In this mapping layout we have mapped the keys in such a way that both hands can be used simultaneously to control effects and settings. The associated keymap is discussed below:

• Keys U, I, O, P and 7, 8, 9, 0 are mapped to CUE 1 to 8 respectively.
• Keys 1, 2, 3, and, 4 are mapped to SHIFT, SYNC, PAUSE, and , PLAY respectively.
• Keys Q, W, E, and, R are mapped to REC, MASH, FILTER, and, ECHO respectively.
• As our previous mappings this mapping also allow you to control all four decks.

You can work with this mappings as described below:

• Press SHIFT plus PLAY to select the deck you want to control.
• SHIFT plus SYNC or PAUSE will bend the track if beat goes off.
• Press REC button to drop a loop (8 counts recording). If you stop the track now, the recorded loop continues to play.
• After recording press SHIFT plus REC button and now all the eight cue points enable juggling through the recorded sample.
• Press REC button for stop playing the recorded loop.
• Use CUE 1 – CUE 8 for storing cue points and SHIFT plus CUE button to deleted that cue point.

How to make our setup work?
While using this mapping you need to keep in mind that your VMPK window should be on top of your Traktor window and VMPK preferences should be set as shown in the screenshot below. Also in VMPK, Click on Connections in Edit Menu, and set Output MIDI Connection drop-box value as Out to MIDI Yoke: 2.

One Final Thought!
This setup does not replace the use of Midi Fighter nor it tells users to use Keyboard instead of using a actual Midi Fighter. This is just to help users who are looking for doing amazing things but do not have access to advance stuff.
Did you liked this mapping? OR Do you need other mappings to be ported for this setup? Give us your feedback and we will be more than happy to help you out! Happy Fighting with your keyboard! :)

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Latest Flash Player for Firefox without Admin Rights

Developing on our previous successful versions of Flash Player Plugins for Firefox, we bring to you the current version. This will now be dedicated post for most current version of Flash Player for Firefox which installes without having administrator access or permissions!

So without further ado we bring to you Flash Player 11.1.102.62 for Firefox which installs without admin rights. Follow this three steps to get it working for you! Begin by clicking on the image below to download latest flash player!

Restart Firefox to make this work and visit http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ to check your flash player version number. 

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Instant Gratification with nanoPAD2

Want to create magic with your nanoPAD2, then this is the mapping you should be using. It enhances your nanoPAD2 performance with really spicy effects build ups. And on top of that these mappings also allows you to use your nanoPAD2 as a companion to any other DJ controller you already have. Read on to know more details and layout and then download the mappings to experience total control over the music you play!

If you are reading this you must have seen Ean Golden perform with his super cool Midi Fighter. And it make a great companion to your existing DJ gear. But what if you don't have a Midi Fighter to play with? Answer is simple, use what you already have to work exactly same as Midi Fighter does. Since nanoPAD2s are pretty cool to use and are cheap to buy also, we thought of doing mappings for it so that all the Midi Fighter stuff can be done on the pads. Although it doesn't quiet feel like that awesome 16 arcade button controller - The Midi Fighter, but its a kind of rescue when you do not one the MFs. So without futher ado let us present you with our layout for the Instant Gratification mappings.

The Layout

Understanding the Mappings
Lets first understand what the effect buttons does and then we will talk about the deck selection buttons.
Effect Buttons

• Gater 1 and Gater 2 kicks in Gator effect with two different preset values
• Filter LFO and LOFI adds in the filter and bat crusher effects that too have preset values
• Beat Masher Row with four buttons allows us to work with four different combinations of beatmasher values.
• Similarly the other effect buttons Reverb, Delay, Filetr 92 and Echo kicks in effects with a preset value. 
• the cool thing about this mapping is you can use all the effect simultaneously as all these effects are loaded onto different FX sections in Traktor.

Deck Select and FX Hold Buttons
These buttons are used to select Decks on which to apply the effects onto. For our nanoPADs in order to make this work we need to use these buttons in combination with the Scene button on top. Here is how to use these:

1. To begin press DECK SELECT 1 which will control effects on Deck A
2. Then to control effects on DECK B, hit the Scene button on nanoPAD2 and after that press DECK SELECT 2 button to enable its effects. 
3. Similarly to work with DECK C press Scene button first then DECK SELECT 3 and Scene 4 and DECK SELECT 4

Lastly these button also act as FX HOLD buttons if you press then while holding other effects. This works for individual deck. For example EX HOLD first button will only be applicable to DECK A, secon to DECK B and so on.

Download the mapping
These mappings are available exclusively for our fans! Like ABTEVRYTHNG on Facebook to download these mappings for free. You can find the links to download the mappings on our For Fans Only page once you hit the Like Button.

Installing the mapping
Please note that in order to get this mapping to work you need to have Korg Kontrol Editor installed on your PC/Mac.
1. Download the files from the links on our Facebook Page.
2. Open ‘nanoPAD2InstantGratification.nanopad2_set’ file. Korg Editor opens up, in it go to communications tab and click ‘Write Scene Set’ and hit Ok.
3. Now open Traktor and load the ‘nanoPAD2InstantGratification.tsi’ file in controller manager.
4. Go ahead and experience the power of MIDI Fighter Instant Gratification on your nanoPAD2.

Check out the original video for Instant Gratification mappings:

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