System information
b. In the Make these devices available for MIDI output box, select the check box for the
MIDI port that is connected to your control surface's In port.
c. In the Make these devices available for MIDI input box, select the check box for the MIDI
port that is connected to your control surface's Out port.
d. Click Apply.
3. Choose your control surface:
a. Select the External Control & Automation tab in the Preferences dialog. For more
information, see "Preferences - External Control & Automation Tab" on page 611.
b. Choose a device from the Available devices drop-down list and click the Add button. Adding
a device loads its default profile. If you want to customize the behavior of the control
surface, double-click its entry in the Active control devices list.
4. Click OK to apply your changes and close the Preferences dialog.
Configuring or customizing your control surface
Use the External Control & Automation tab in the Preferences dialog to select the control surfaces you want
to use and adjust their configuration.
1. From the Options menu, choose Preferences to display the Preferences dialog.
2. Select the External Control & Automation tab. For more information, see "Preferences - External
Control & Automation Tab" on page 611.
3. Choose a device from the Available devices drop-down list and click the Add button. The device is
added to the Active control devices list.
4. Double-click the entry in the Active control devices list to display the configuration dialog.
n For information about setting up a Mackie control, see "Using a Mackie Control" on page
531.
n For information about setting up a Frontier TranzPort, see "Using a Frontier TranzPort" on
page 546.
n For information about setting up a PreSonus FaderPort, see "Using a PreSonus FaderPort" on
page 548.
n For information about setting up a generic MIDI control, see "Using a Generic Control
Surface" on page 550.
Using your control surface
This section describes how to use your control surface in general terms.
For information about your specific device, please refer to the manufacturer's documentation.
1. From the Options menu, choose External Control to enable your selected control surfaces.
2. If necessary, press the Automation button on your control surface.
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