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Remote controlling Cubase
Operations
Operations
Global options for remote controllers
In the Device Setup dialog, on the page for your remote device, some (or all) of the
following global functions may be available (depending on your remote device):
Writing automation using remote controls
Automating the MixConsole in Touch mode using a remote control device is done in
the same way as when you operate on-screen controls in Write mode. In order to
replace existing automation data for a control in Touch mode, 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 button is pressed and released.
When you are using an external remote control device without touch-sensitive
controls, Cubase cannot tell whether you “grab and hold” a fader or simply move it
and release it.
Therefore, when you are using a device without touch-sensitive controls and want to
replace existing automation data, pay attention to the following:
• If you activate Write mode and move a control on the remote control device, all
data for the corresponding parameter is replaced from the position where you
moved the control, up to 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.
• Make sure that you move only the controller you want to replace.
Assigning remote key commands
For some remote devices, you can assign any Cubase function (to which a key
command can be assigned) to generic buttons, wheels, or other controls.
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the Device Setup dialog and select your remote device.
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 function.
Option Description
Bank pop-up menu If your remote device contains several banks, you can select the bank
you want to use.
The bank you select here is used by default when Cubase is
launched.
Smart Switch
Delay
Some of the Cubase functions (e. g. Solo and Mute) support the so
called smart switch behavior: In addition to regular
activation/deactivation of a function by clicking a button, you can also
activate the function for as long as the button is pressed. Upon
releasing the mouse button, the function is deactivated.
This pop-up menu allows you to specify how long a button must be
pressed before it goes into smart switch mode. When “Off” is
selected, the smart switch function is deactivated in Cubase.
Enable Auto Select If this option is activated, touching a fader on a touch-sensitive
remote control device automatically selects the corresponding
channel. On devices without touch-sensitive faders, the channel gets
selected as soon as you move the fader.