Hello, I have Cubase3 SX and would like to know what I need to get to be able to control functions like record, stop, play etc. My friend has a Mackie device which has these on it, is it called a control surface? If so, what ones would you recommend for Cubase or does it matter? Thanks, Jim --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: ---
On Jun 11, 10:04 pm, Jim <> wrote: > Hello, > I have Cubase3 SX and would like to know what I need to get to be able > to control functions like record, stop, play etc. My friend has a > Mackie device which has these on it, is it called a control surface? > If so, what ones would you recommend for Cubase or does it matter? > Thanks, > Jim > > --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- I have used about a dozen of them and for the basic functions, for the cost, get yourself a Tascam US 428. It actually gives you 8 faders but they are not motorized. I never used them because of that but it has 2 midi in/out you may like and you can use the 4 tracks in and 2 out if you don't have a higher end converter. I actually really miss mine that I sold on ebay. I wish I hadn't. The transport is simple and always worked.
"Jim" <> wrote in message news:... > Hello, > I have Cubase3 SX and would like to know what I need to get to be able > to control functions like record, stop, play etc. My friend has a > Mackie device which has these on it, is it called a control surface? > If so, what ones would you recommend for Cubase or does it matter? > Thanks, > Jim > > --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- Behringer B-Control Fader BCF2000. 8 channel (x3 banks) motorised faders, transport control. Emulates Mackie Control. Works great. http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardw...-total-recall-usb-midi-controller-desk--21929 for example - £133GBP/161 Euro. You can use multiple BCF2000 simultaneously to emulate a 24 channel mixer desk. Nick
On Jun 12, 3:29 am, "nickm" <> wrote: > "Jim" <> wrote in message > > news:... > > > Hello, > > I have Cubase3 SX and would like to know what I need to get to be able > > to control functions like record, stop, play etc. My friend has a > > Mackie device which has these on it, is it called a control surface? > > If so, what ones would you recommend for Cubase or does it matter? > > Thanks, > > Jim > > > --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- > > Behringer B-Control Fader BCF2000. 8 channel (x3 banks) motorised faders, > transport control. Emulates Mackie Control. Works great.http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/behringer-bcf2000-total-recall... > for example - 133GBP/161 Euro. You can use multiple BCF2000 simultaneously > to emulate a 24 channel mixer desk. > > Nick I concur, the BFC2000s works well in Mackie Emulations mode and one controller can control up to 32 tracks (using the Bank up and down buttons for 4 groups of 8 channels)...a simply non-latch foot switch can also be attached for one stomp record and if you connect via USB, it'll also provide an extra Midi in (I run my drum machine through it). The biggest problem is that the fader motors are quite noisy, particularly when you have multiple track automation going. On the plus side, it is much, much cheaper than a real Mackie Hui (though no jog wheel and the quality cannot really be compared...Mackies are nice). There are really quite a number of choices out there and SX3 has direct support for most or you can create your own mapping. -CS
Op 12-6-2010 5:04, Jim schreef: > Hello, > I have Cubase3 SX and would like to know what I need to get to be able > to control functions like record, stop, play etc. My friend has a > Mackie device which has these on it, is it called a control surface? > If so, what ones would you recommend for Cubase or does it matter? > Thanks, > Jim > > --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- For just transport (stop/start/record) also consider the Frontier Tranzport. Jos. -- Ardis Park Music www.ardispark.nl
Cool...thanks to all of you for your advice / input, helps a lot!! Jim On Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:30:07 -0700 (PDT), Danny T <> wrote: >On Jun 11, 10:04 pm, Jim <> wrote: >> Hello, >> I have Cubase3 SX and would like to know what I need to get to be able >> to control functions like record, stop, play etc. My friend has a >> Mackie device which has these on it, is it called a control surface? >> If so, what ones would you recommend for Cubase or does it matter? >> Thanks, >> Jim >> >> --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- > >I have used about a dozen of them and for the basic functions, for the >cost, get yourself a Tascam US 428. It actually gives you 8 faders but >they are not motorized. I never used them because of that but it has 2 >midi in/out you may like and you can use the 4 tracks in and 2 out if >you don't have a higher end converter. I actually really miss mine >that I sold on ebay. I wish I hadn't. The transport is simple and >always worked. --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: ---
On Jun 12, 6:52 am, Jos Geluk <> wrote: > Op 12-6-2010 5:04, Jim schreef: > > > Hello, > > I have Cubase3 SX and would like to know what I need to get to be able > > to control functions like record, stop, play etc. My friend has a > > Mackie device which has these on it, is it called a control surface? > > If so, what ones would you recommend for Cubase or does it matter? > > Thanks, > > Jim > > > --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: --- > > For just transport (stop/start/record) also consider the Frontier Tranzport. > > Jos. > > -- > Ardis Park Musicwww.ardispark.nl Hey - this unit looks pretty cool too. I really liked the US-428 feel and especially the jog wheel. Does this one feel solid and look like it will last? You can only buy used Tascam units though I think that isn't a problem. I think I rather like the small frame of your idea.
Op 12-6-2010 16:35, Danny T schreef: > On Jun 12, 6:52 am, Jos Geluk<> wrote: >> Op 12-6-2010 5:04, Jim schreef: >>> I have Cubase3 SX and would like to know what I need to get to be able >>> to control functions like record, stop, play etc. My friend has a >>> Mackie device which has these on it, is it called a control surface? >>> If so, what ones would you recommend for Cubase or does it matter? >>> Thanks, >>> Jim >> >> For just transport (stop/start/record) also consider the Frontier Tranzport. >> > > Hey - this unit looks pretty cool too. I really liked the US-428 feel > and especially the jog wheel. Does this one feel solid and look like > it will last? You can only buy used Tascam units though I think that > isn't a problem. I think I rather like the small frame of your idea. Yes...as far as a plastic case can feel solid, it does. It sits on top of my piano keyboard, so I can hit the buttons easily, and the rubber feet prevent it from slipping off. The jog wheel feels pretty reliable too. But what's really cool is that it's wireless, so I can move it around the studio, e.g. play guitar at the other end without having to reach over to the mixing desk. Jos. -- Ardis Park Music www.ardispark.nl
On Jun 13, 2:50 am, Jos Geluk <> wrote: > Op 12-6-2010 16:35, Danny T schreef: > > > > > > > On Jun 12, 6:52 am, Jos Geluk<> wrote: > >> Op 12-6-2010 5:04, Jim schreef: > >>> I have Cubase3 SX and would like to know what I need to get to be able > >>> to control functions like record, stop, play etc. My friend has a > >>> Mackie device which has these on it, is it called a control surface? > >>> If so, what ones would you recommend for Cubase or does it matter? > >>> Thanks, > >>> Jim > > >> For just transport (stop/start/record) also consider the Frontier Tranzport. > > > Hey - this unit looks pretty cool too. I really liked the US-428 feel > > and especially the jog wheel. Does this one feel solid and look like > > it will last? You can only buy used Tascam units though I think that > > isn't a problem. I think I rather like the small frame of your idea. > > Yes...as far as a plastic case can feel solid, it does. It sits on top > of my piano keyboard, so I can hit the buttons easily, and the rubber > feet prevent it from slipping off. The jog wheel feels pretty reliable > too. But what's really cool is that it's wireless, so I can move it > around the studio, e.g. play guitar at the other end without having to > reach over to the mixing desk. > > Jos. > > -- > Ardis Park Musicwww.ardispark.nl Now that is cool. My biggest issue has always been being on both sides of the glass. I can extend a monitor but not too far and the iphone app helps but having a remote will be a big help too. Thanks
Op 14-6-2010 8:09, Danny T schreef: > On Jun 13, 2:50 am, Jos Geluk<> wrote: >>>> For just transport (stop/start/record) also consider the Frontier Tranzport. .... >> But what's really cool is that it's wireless, so I can move it >> around the studio, e.g. play guitar at the other end without having to >> reach over to the mixing desk. > Now that is cool. My biggest issue has always been being on both sides > of the glass. I can extend a monitor but not too far and the iphone > app helps but having a remote will be a big help too. It is an infrared connection, or it feels like one anyway, so I am not sure it will work in your circumstances. I have been experimenting: At more than six meters, it will sometimes lose its connection, but three meters with double glazing in between is no problem. There is a connector with a 1.5m cable that needs to be plugged into an USB port of the computer. The placing of that connector (which is the size of a small cell phone) is important, and so may the state of the battery. Another important thing that I like: the action is absolutely instantaneous. Jos. -- Ardis Park Music www.ardispark.nl
On Jun 11, 11:04 pm, Jim <> wrote: > Hello, > I have Cubase3 SX and would like to know what I need to get to be able > to control functions like record, stop, play etc. My friend has a > Mackie device which has these on it, is it called a control surface? > If so, what ones would you recommend for Cubase or does it matter? > Thanks, > Jim My M-Audio Keystation 88 has controls that are supposed to work with Cubase, but I cannot verify as their USB > MIDI Enigma software bollixed up my computer.
