I also noticed that the feature set has been altered a bit with the release of cubase 7. Im thinking of buying the mackie control universal pro for use with logic 9, does anyone use this setup and would recommend it. How well does the mackie mcu pro unit work with studio one. Ever wish you could control logic audio, pro tools, cubase, digital performer, sonar and other major audio software, all from a single, handson control surface with real knobs and automated faders. Motorized, touchsensitive faders, vpots and master buttons let you tweak to your hearts content, with ultraprecise control enabled by the unique communication protocol. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. This category is for knowledge base articles pertaining to the desktop versions of notion for both mac and windows. The way in which each button works with each software package is similar in some cases, but generally quite different. This app packs a killer pinchtozoom project overview, transport section, and lightweight mixing consolenot to mention multiple pages worth of customizable key commands and macros, which give ic pro a huge legup over universal controllers. Mackie control protocol software mappings ok, so as we know, the mackie protocol as opposed to logic control is now supported by a whole slew of audio applications to varying extent. Select the midi input for the mackie control device. Anyone have any experience with this unit and s1 pro. With optional expandability via mackie control extender pro ender pro and mackie control c4 pro, mcu pro is also the only software control surface that can grow with your studio. First of all, your mackie control needs to have version 2 firmware or higher fyi when you first power on the mackie control, it will display the current firmware version 1.
Select the midi output for the mackie control device. Mackie control universal pro weve been committed users of mackies daw control surfaces ever since the original logic control first hit our studio desk, so when we heard that a new model was on the cards, we were highly intrigued to see what the company could possibly do to improve on the already dazzlingly successful design of the mackie. Mackie control is configured via cubase and nuendos device setup page, which. Compatible with every major daw and video software out there, mackies mcu 8channel controller puts touchsensitive 100 mm faders at your fingertips. Mackie control universal pro controller musikhaus thomann. This pdf provides improved access for visionimpaired users. I added this to my existing cubase pro 8 pc and with very few setup steps, i was upandrunning and ohso very happy two weeks later i bought the extender because i wanted, at least, 16 controllable. Got a question about how to setup the mackie template for transport control in cubase 8. The mackie control universal connects to your computer through usb and it is very easy to set up. Probably no one has experience with the le and a control surface. Using mackie mcu pro and mcu xt pro with cubase youtube.
The mackie control universal pro is a control surface made to give you tactile control over all the parameters of your computer recording software. Presonus also has an option which is called the fader port but thats only 1 slider. This daw controller has nine motorized, touchsensitive alps faders, eight vpots and more than 50 master buttons let you tweak parameters to your hearts content. Verify all devices are on the same network as the target d. Modern daw software has given us virtually unlimited possibilities for manipulating. While youd probably hate to admit it the truth is, what many of us want most from a control surface is. Jan 28, 2008 the control universal pro can be expanded with mackies extender pro and c4 pro addon units, which are available for. It will work with almost any system you have, but the faster and better your computer is, the better performance you will get out of the mackie control universal. Heres the last post in the series, perhaps it will have some application to your problem. Cubase will recognize the devices midi ports, but does not link the fader controls or any playbackrecord functions between the software and the surface. Worked great with cubase sx 3 for years and now moving to cubase 6. Ive tried the new functions and its definitely a big improvement.
Does it map well,is its faders nice and responsive. Anyway, mackie sends thru usb the mix you have in it, thats 2 channels leftright, how to captureuse them in cubase is what i tried to help with. Steinbergs cubase ic pro literally puts the full power of cubase in the palm of your hand. If youre sure your gear is not working, youll need to learn about your warranty, and maybe visit a service center. These key assignments are used to remote control cubase. The mackie control universal has a built in midi interface and a great feeling jog wheel. Mackie have updated their popular control surface system. Thats why i ask if ni could do the integration with another protocol. The extender pro simply adds eight more complete channel strips and another display to the system. I am the happy owner of a mackie control, control surface. The command 8 can function as a generic midi controller as well somewhat like the mackie control but with pro tools you dont use it that way. I wonder if its possible to control vst plugins with a mackie control universal.
Ask and answer questions with presonus users just like you. Expandable control surface with 9 motorized faders, 8 vpots, more than 50 buttons, and usb. How do i switch between hui and mackie control operating modes on my mackie control. The mcu pro is great, i absolutely love it and would consider it one of the best pieces of equipment that i own. Id recommend either the mackie control, or the bcf2000.
Plug in a usb cable, and youve got a control surface that works with every major digital audio workstation software package pro tools, logic, cubase, nuendo, ableton live, reason, digital performer. Switching a mackie control between hui emulation and. Mackie control introduction with fl studio 10 gratuitous. Mackie are using the logic control front panel labelling by default for mackie control universal, and are supplying additional lexan overlays for digidesigns pro tools, motus digital performer, cakewalks sonar, syntrilliums cool edit pro, and steinbergs sx and nuendo, with additional lexan overlays available from mackie s web site as before. Command 8 vs mackie universal control recording forums. If you think that cubase sucks i think its time to change your opinion. The mackie control universal pro control surface completes your music production software to give you ultimate handson control of your mix. Information on the audiobox usb, audiobox usb 96, itwo, ione, 22vsl, 44vsl, and 1818vsl. S1v2 pro tools 10logic 9 cubase 7 awaiting bitwig studio, got a few synths hardware. If you are really sick of using the mouse to mix your volumes, the mackie control is great for this route.
September 2019 you will receive the pro tools first and the musician collection as a free download with this mackie product. Oct, 2012 if you are really sick of using the mouse to mix your volumes, the mackie control is great for this route. If you think there is a problem, need to contact support, get the latest updates, or manage your licenses, youll want to register your mackie product first. I am using cubase now and am looking to get a mackie control universal or mcu pro. Verify that ilok is securely plugged into usb port. Mackie control universal pro, motorfadercontroller fur softwaregestutzte recordingsysteme daws, z. Though i dont think i missed something on this forum id like to know what threads or posts youre referring to there is a dedicated sub forum. Together, these components comprise the nextgeneration controller series from mackie utilizing usb from the computer to the mcu pro, with the ext pro and the. Mackie control universal is much more than a way to balance levels.
Komplete kontrol s series and mackie control cubase ni. How to use maschine controller in mackie control mode with. S1v2 pro tools 10logic 9cubase 7 awaiting bitwig studio, got a few synths hardware. The overlay can be placed over the top right part of mackie control, above the transport controls. Test dawcontroller mackie mcu pro, mce pro, c4 pro.
Mackie mcu pro for the steinberg daw applications cubase and nuendo. I use mine for mark of the unicorns digital performer mackie provided no midi implementation chart, or any other hints about remapping the controls. Unfortunately i couldnt find any sonar manual on the cakewalk website. Mackie control universal pro submitted april 29, 2012 by oscar d. The original mackie control, which evolved from the earlier logic control, will be familiar to many daw users, but it has recently been replaced by a mkii version called the mackie control pro. I hate having to stare at a screen and use a mouse to make big changes to my mix through levels or inserts so the mackie control universal pro seemed like an ideal piece of equipment to put the control of my mix sessions into my hands. Mackie pro mcu w lexan overlay for popular daw pro tools, cubase, etc. First, you have to make sure that the mackie control template is available from the maschine controller. The steinberg layout for mackie control an overlay is included with your mackie control that shows all steinbergspecific key assignments for this device. I hate having to stare at a screen and use a mouse to make big changes to my mix through levels mackie control universal pro inserts so the mackie control universal pro seemed like an ideal piece of equipment to put the control of my mix sessions into my hands. Mackie control universal pro thomann united states.
Mackie control is an elegant and professionallooking piece of equipment which borrows. Mackie control universal pro this is just a stab in the dark, but it sound vaguely like a problem some folks were having with a faderport earlier in the year. Im running cubase and they had a complete pdf showing you how to get cubase to. I have an older mackie control universal and find the faders can be noisy. Get the guaranteed best price on control surfaces like the mackie control universal pro at music123. In order to use the maschine controller in mackie control mode mcu mode with cubase, carry out the steps below. Avid pro audio community mackie control universal pro. Display for days a control surface isnt much good if you have to keep looking up at your computer monitor to see the parameters youre tweaking. Mackie are using the logic control front panel labelling by default for mackie control universal, and are supplying additional lexan overlays for digidesigns pro tools, motus digital performer, cakewalks sonar, syntrilliums cool edit pro, and steinbergs sx and nuendo, with additional lexan overlays available from mackies web site as before. From the realm of daw controllers, mackie brings us its expandable mackie control universal pro mcu pro along with the 8 fader control extender pro ext pro and the c4 controller pro.
The way in which each button works with each software package is. And the mackie control universal pro is the first option on the list with exactly that. Since it employs the proprietary mackie communication protocol, mackie control pro series controllers know just how to sweettalk your software, and your software knows just how to respond. Using the mackie control template with cubase pro 8. Technical training manager dimitri metzeltin walks users through the basics of using mcu pro and mcu xt pro control surfaces with cubase. Imagine my frustration, when i wanted to map a couple of control pedals in for specific dp functions play and punch.
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