{"id":1721797,"date":"2014-01-07T21:06:30","date_gmt":"2014-01-07T21:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&p=1721797"},"modified":"2023-08-04T11:33:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T15:33:05","slug":"how-do-i-set-up-a-midi-controller-in-pro-tools","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/how-do-i-set-up-a-midi-controller-in-pro-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"How to set up a MIDI controller in Pro Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pro Tools MIDI controller setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tools supports a variety of DAW controllers. If you are setting up a DAW controller for the first time, we recommend reading Getting Started with DAW Controllers<\/strong><\/a> first and then following the instructions below.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAW controllers (control surfaces) need to be configured within Pro Tools before they can control it. That means you\u2019ll need to select the controller\u2019s protocol and port settings within Pro Tools. If you\u2019re not sure how to change the protocol (mode) of your MIDI device, check its user manual for more information. Follow both sections below to set up your controller. EUCON controllers are instead set up with EuControl<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Enable MIDI devices<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  2. Configure MIDI controllers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  3. EUCON and EuControl setup<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Enable MIDI devices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In order for your MIDI devices to work in Pro Tools, they must first be enabled within the MIDI settings. If not enabled, Pro Tools simply won\u2019t respond to the controller\u2019s MIDI data. While keyboards and MIDI notes will work once enabled, DAW controllers with faders, encoders, or transport controls will still need to be set up (below<\/a>)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Open the Setup<\/strong> menu, hover over MIDI<\/strong>, and then select MIDI Input Devices\u2026<\/strong>.<\/li>
    2. Enable your MIDI device by clicking its checkbox.<\/li>
    3. Click OK<\/strong>.<\/li>
    4. Once enabled, continue to configure MIDI controllers<\/a><\/strong>. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Enabling a MIDI device inside of Pro Tools.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Configure MIDI controllers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      DAW controllers (control surfaces) must be configured in Pro Tools before their control features will work. You\u2019ll need to select the controller\u2019s protocol and ports in the DAW settings. Without the correct port or protocol, the MIDI device and DAW won\u2019t be able to communicate with each other. If you\u2019re not sure how to change the protocol of your MIDI device, check its user manual to learn how. EUCON devices are configured a little differently with the EuControl app<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Open the Setup<\/strong> menu and select Peripherals<\/strong>.<\/li>
      2. Click the MIDI Controllers<\/strong> tab and select your controller\u2019s protocol Type<\/strong>, Receive From<\/strong> port, and Send To<\/strong> port.<\/li>
      3. Click OK<\/strong> to save your changes and close the window.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Configuring a control surface in Pro Tools<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        EuCon and EuControl Setup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        EUCON devices are unique because they use ethernet cables to connect either to your computer or a local network instead of using USB or MIDI cables. The EuControl app<\/a> (required)<\/em> synchronizes each connected Artist Series controller to the Pro Tools software. Follow the steps and video below to set up a EUCON controller with Pro Tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Pro Tools | Control<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Pro Tools can also be controlled via EUCON with the Pro Tools | Control iOS app. Learn more about how to set up Pro Tools | Control<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Download and install the latest EuControl software<\/strong> from the My Products page<\/a> of your Avid account.