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Remote controlling the mixer
Operations
Writing automation using remote controls
Automating the mixer using a remote control device is done
in the same way as when you operate on-screen controls in
Write mode. However, when it comes to replacing existing
automation data, there is one important difference:
• If you activate Write mode and move a control on the re-
mote control device, all data for the corresponding para-
meter is replaced from the position where you moved the
control, up until the position where playback is stopped!
In other words, as soon as you move a control in Write mode, it remains
“active” until you stop playback. The reason for this is explained below.
As a consequence, an additional precaution must be taken:
• Make sure you move only the controller you want to re-
place!
In order to replace existing automation data for a control,
the computer needs to know how long the user actually
“grabbed” or used the control. When doing this “on
screen”, the program simply detects
when the mouse but-
ton is pressed and released. When you are using an exter-
nal remote control device, however, there is no mouse
button involved, and Cubase AI cannot tell whether you
“grab and hold” a fader, or simply move it and release it.
Instead, you have to indicate that you have “released” the
control by stopping playback.
Assigning remote key commands
For some of the supported remote devices, you can as-
sign any Cubase AI function (to which a key command
can be assigned) to generic buttons, wheels or other con-
trols. 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
control or button to which you wish to assign a Cubase AI
function.
3. Click in the “Category” column for the control, and se-
lect one of the Cubase AI function categories from the
pop-up menu that appears.
4. Click in the “Command” column, and select the desired
Cubase AI function from the pop-up menu that appears.
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 isn’t 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
!
This is only relevant when you are using a remote con-
trol device and Write mode is activated in the mixer.