{"id":1749201,"date":"2023-08-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&p=1749201"},"modified":"2023-08-04T12:02:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T16:02:37","slug":"cubase-daw-controller-setup","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/cubase-daw-controller-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a DAW Controller in Cubase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DAW controllers (control surfaces) must be configured inside Cubase before they can control it. That means you must select the controller\u2019s protocol in the MIDI settings. If you\u2019re unsure how to change your MIDI device\u2019s protocol (mode), check its user\u2019s manual for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cubase auto-detects and will auto-enable your DAW controller if you have installed its latest driver. However, verifying that it is enabled and configured correctly is good practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where Can I Download the Drivers for My Audio or MIDI Interface?<\/p>

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If you are setting up a DAW controller for the first time, we recommend reading Getting Started with DAW Controllers<\/a> first, then following the instructions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Open the Studio <\/strong>menu and select Studio Setup\u2026<\/strong>.<\/li>
  2. Select the MIDI Port Setup<\/strong> sub-menu and activate your MIDI device\u2019s IN and OUT ports.<\/li>
  3. Click the +<\/strong> button (top left) and select your device\u2019s controller identity or protocol.<\/li>
  4. Click the MIDI Input<\/strong> and Output <\/strong>drop-down menus and select your device\u2019s ports.<\/li>
  5. Click Apply<\/strong>,followed by OK<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    MIDI Remote Integration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Cubase has a MIDI Remote Integration feature that allows you to customize the mapping for your DAW controller. While the factory controls are certainly handy, customizing the mapping to suit your needs can speed up your workflow, particularly if you use a MIDI keyboard with DAW control features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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