M-Audio Code Series – Setup with Studio One

The M-Audio Code series controllers are class-compliant MIDI devices, meaning they do not require a special driver to connect with your Windows or Mac computer. Simply plug it in to a USB port to turn it on and begin. It is recommended to plug directly in to your computer and not through a USB hub.

*Windows will perform an installation upon plugging in your Code series controller to ensure compatibility with it’s system MIDI drivers.

Hardware Setup

1. Press the Edit button
2. Press and hold the Shift button
3. Press the C# key on the key bed with the label MACKIE/HUI above it in grey text so that the display reads “MACKIE”

Software Setup

1. Launch Studio One
2. Go to the set up window for an external device. If you’re already have a song open, click the Studio One menu, then choose Options if you’re on Windows or Preferences if you’re on Mac, then click on the External Device tab.
3. Click Add, select New Keyboard, then enter the settings as listed below:
   • Device Model: New Keyboard
   • Manufacturer: M-Audio
   • Device Name: Code xx
   • MIDI Channel: All
   • Receive From: Code xx (Windows), Code xx USB MIDI (Mac)
   • Send To: Code xx (Windows), Code xx USB MIDI (Mac)
4. Click OK
5. To set up Transport functions, click the Add button again and enter the following settings:
   • Manufacturer: Mackie
   • Model: Control
   • Device Name: Control
   • Receive From: MIDIIN3 (Code xx) [Windows], Code xx Mackie/HUI (Mac)
   • Send to: MIDIIN3 (Code xx) [Windows], Code xx Mackie/HUI (Mac)
6. Select OK
7. That’s it!

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