{"id":1749209,"date":"2023-08-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&p=1749209"},"modified":"2023-08-07T11:15:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T15:15:48","slug":"digital-performer-daw-controller-setup","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/digital-performer-daw-controller-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up a DAW Controller in Digital Performer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DAW controllers (control surfaces) need to be configured within Digital Performer\u2019s MIDI device and control surface menus before they can be used. This means you\u2019ll need to select the controller\u2019s protocol and port settings within Digital Performer. If you\u2019re not sure how to change the protocol (mode) of your MIDI device, check its user\u2019s manual for more information. Also be sure to download the latest driver for your DAW controller beforehand!<\/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. Enable MIDI Devices<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  2. Control Surface Setup<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Enable MIDI Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    For your MIDI device to work in Digital Performer, it must first be enabled within the software. Digital Performer won\u2019t respond to the controller\u2019s MIDI data if it isn\u2019t. While keyboards and MIDI notes will work once enabled, DAW controllers still need to be configured (next<\/a>). Once that\u2019s done, continue below to Control Surface Setup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Open the Studio <\/strong>menu and select Bundles<\/strong>.<\/li>
    2. Click the MIDI Devices<\/strong> tab and confirm or add your device.<\/li>
    3. Assign the devices IN and OUT MIDI ports.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Control Surface Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

      1. Open the Setup <\/strong>menu and select Control Surface Setup\u2026.<\/strong><\/li>
      2. Click the +<\/strong> button and select your controller\u2019s protocol and MIDI ports.<\/li>
      3. Click OK<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Additional Vendor Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Setting up Akai\u2122 and Novation\u2122 Controllers in Digital Performer 11<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Setting up iCON\u2122 Control Surfaces in Digital Performer 11<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1778894,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[55062,72623,55546,231278,34124,58283,57389,55254,56886,84699,34259,54343,34739,228026,34740,54559,55833,231279],"storecat":[],"itemids":[],"manufacturers":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n