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Remote controlling Cubase AI
Assigning remote key commands
For some of the supported remote devices, you can assign
any Cubase AI function (to which a key command can be
assigned) to generic buttons, wheels or other controls. As
of this writing, these devices are:
•Tascam US-428
• Yamaha 01x
• Yamaha DM 2000v2
• Yamaha DM 1000v2
•Steinberg Houston
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the Device Setup dialog and select one of the
remote devices that support this feature.
On the right side of the window you will find a three column table. This is
where you assign commands.
2. Use the “Button” column to locate a remote device con-
trol or button to which you wish to assign a Cubase AI func-
tion.
3. Click in the “Category” column for the control, and se-
lect one of the Cubase AI function categories from the
pop-up menu.
4. Click in the “Command” column, and select the desired
Cubase AI function from the pop-up menu.
The available items on the pop-up menu depend on the selected category.
5. Click “Apply” when you are done.
The selected function is now assigned to the button or
control on the remote device.
A note about remote controlling MIDI tracks
While most remote control devices will be able to control
both MIDI and audio channels in Cubase AI, the parame-
ter setup may be different. For example, audio-specific
controls (such as EQ) will be disregarded when control-
ling MIDI channels.
The Generic Remote device
If you have a generic MIDI controller, you can use this for
remote control of Cubase AI by setting up the Generic
Remote device:
1. Open the Device Setup dialog on the Devices menu.
If the Generic Remote device is not on the Devices list, you need to add it.
2. Click the “+” sign in the top left corner and select the
“Generic Remote” device from the pop-up menu.
• When the Generic Remote device is added in the Device
Setup dialog, you can open the corresponding window by
selecting “Generic Remote” from the Devices menu.
The Generic Remote window
3. Select the Generic Remote device in the Devices list
to the left.
The settings for the Generic Remote device are displayed, allowing you
to specify which control on your device should control which parameter
in Cubase AI.
4. Use the MIDI Input and Output pop-up menus to se-
lect the MIDI port(s) to which your remote device is con-
nected.