The holy grail for me in relation to managing plugins is to be able to change plugin parameters from my keyboard and/or control surface "automagically", that is to say, I have to do the absolute minimum to be presented with options to tweak the parameters using hardware-based knobs and dials. Back in the ages, Mackie... Continue Reading →
Automating adding plugins for the SSL UC1 Every track at once by using a single button!
SSL UF8 ELGATO STREAMDECK The UF8 has a great keyboard macro feature that is both able to communicate directly with your DAW and also utilise DAW keyboard shortcuts. the latter is used here to add the SSL Channel Strip to each track. The 360 software allows you to add an assortment of command types to... Continue Reading →
My Control Surface doesn’t have an extender available – what options do I have?
Nowadays a lot of manufacturers recognise that over time musicians and producers alike are going to want to move up from the initial 8 mixer tracks that come as a part of their control surface and move up to 16, 24 or 32 tracks. But what if your Control Surface manufacturer doesn't make an extender... Continue Reading →
Euphonix / AVID MC Mix Control Surface with FL Studio
After installing the Eucon Client service and the "EU Control" it was relatively easy to get the Mix working over an ethernet connection to my PC (literally just an ethernet cable from the back of my PC into the back of the Mix). The Control software for the mix and other AVID/Euphonix devices I should... Continue Reading →
“Rude Solo” to “Rude Selected Track” \\:-)
So the original Mackie Controllers all have a "rude solo" light which is described in the manual as follows: "If you work on a mixer that has a SOLO function with no indicator lights, and you happen to forget you're in SOLO, you can easily be tricked into thinking that some-thing is wrong with your... Continue Reading →
An unusual MCU /EMAGIC (Mackie Control Universal) project?
Using an old EMAGIC MCU as an extender
Mackie MCU – Updating Firmware (PC)
I have an original Mackie MCU (not the pro) that was displaying "version 2.0" on booting. I wanted to utilise the latest firmware (version 2.12 which is available here) There are lots of ways to do this but this worked for me first time: Download the free Midi-Ox software and install it on your PC... Continue Reading →
SSL UF8 360 Technology – How can I get that for my own Control Surface & DAW?
So I have to say hats off to SSL for moving the DAW control surface forward with the UF8 (albeit while keeping one foot firmly in our Mackie compatible past). The UF8 is a delight to use and the integration of one aspect of the 360 software - keyboard macros "on steroids" -is executed really... Continue Reading →
Complimenting the SSL UF8 by using a separate Transport Controller
BERINGER X-Touch One Elgato StreamDeck And so in my continuing quest to find my perfect DAW controller I decided to look at options around enhancing the excellent SSL UF8 with a bespoke Transport Controller. I should point out that the UF8 is a fully functional stand-alone DAW controller and doesn't need a separate Transport Control... Continue Reading →
FL Studio with the ICON QCON Pro X – how to take full advantage!
I am nearing completion of my work on this script and wanted to post this by way of an update. The QCON Pro X is unique in controllers in having a second display immediately above the faders (It also has some other great features - stereo master meters, bespoke hardware based templates and the most... Continue Reading →