GRIP2 - AKAI APC40 MK2 TRAKTOR PRO 3.x MAPPING & GRIPZ method by Maarton

Hi and welcome to the GRIP2 mapping for Traktor Pro, made for performing with the Akai APC40 MK2, and the GRIPZ method: 7 ways to create energy on the dancefloor.

"GRIP" refers to getting hold of the music and the energy on the dancefloor. I have been working on this mapping and method from 2018 onwards, starting with the Akai APC Mini. Looking for better and more grip I moved on with the APC40, a great controller but very complex to map due to the functionality I wanted it to have.
In developing the mapping and method I had the following goals in mind for DJ'ing and performing:
- Create and mix compositions of unique parts and sounds from 2, 3 or 4 tracks
- Have direct performance control over these parts with the controller
- Be able to create a desired energy by playing and mixing parts based on their energetic character.

After the past years of creating the mapping, experimenting and playing gigs with this setup and method, I can say it gives a lot of performance possibilities and freedom to create energy with musical elements. But ofcourse, always learning and improving.

Enjoy playing with it and see if the method works for you. Let me know your feedback for future improvements or any questions you have. You can find me on social media and Youtube, see links at bottom of page, including videos of me playing with the mapping and APC40 MK2.

Thanks for supporting my work, cheers!
Maarten Visser aka MAARTōN

GRIP2 v1.3 mapping:
Versatile hybrid DJ performance mapping for Akai APC40 MK2 – Traktor Pro 3.x and Traktor Pro Plus.
Main functionality:
Full control 4 decks, 32 hotcues, 4 MFX, 4 FX units/Pattern players, 6 FX presets, 8 macro FX, Filter, 16 Stems, 16 Slices, back-up 4 channel mixer and more.
Hotcue leds are based on my GRIPZ method, 7 'energy tactics' representing ways to affect the energy on the dancefloor: Spark, Kick, Break, Boost, Build, Peak, Rest, using 3 musical elements: Fills in Yellow, Breaks in Green, Rhythms/Beats in Red.

Some of the unique features of the mapping in combination with Traktor and the APC40:

• Direct and simultaneous control of the 4 decks’ transport controls (Play, Cue, Flux). No deck switch or shift needed, fast, easy performing workflow.
• Direct and simultaneous control of 4 effects in Single mode, 12 effects in Group mode or 4 Pattern Players with 16 Knobs and 16 buttons for 4 FX units and 32 pads for the Pattern Players.
• Direct and simultaneous control of the 4 decks' 32 hotcues, all at your fingertips. No deck switch or shift needed, fast, easy performing workflow (no standard controllers have direct access to 4 decks, 4 FX units and 32 hotcues).
• Full and simultaneous control of 4 Stem decks, 8 Stem volume faders and Stems+Freeze & Slice;
• Auto-layout: Function dependent GUI layouts like Beatgrid Prep mode and Loop Recorder + Audio Recorder, Parallel deck layout.
• True takeover: Function dependent Leds and parameter settings are in their right position when switching, meaning Knobs and encoders and Leds return to correct settings where you left them.
• Setup size is less then 1 CDJ with proper APC stand, functionality more then 4 CDJ's.. and fits in your backpack.

ZIP file includes:
. 1 Mapping file (tsi)
. 1 Installation notes and usage tips (pdf)
. 8 Mapping pictures including notes (png)
. 3 GRIPZ method pictures (png)

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