Steinberg CMC Series User Manual

Contents
CMC Series Operation Manual 2
Contents
Welcome ...........................................................2
About Manuals ............................................................ 3
About the accessory disk............................................3
Before using the CMC series ..........................4
Connection of multiple CMC series devices ...............4
Installing TOOLS for CMC...........................................5
Setting up the device and Cubase ............................. 6
How to operate the device and editor.........................6
CMC-CH ............................................................7
CMC-FD...........................................................10
CMC-TP ...........................................................13
CMC-PD...........................................................16
CMC-PD Editor ...............................................21
CMC-QC ..........................................................26
CMC-QC Editor ...............................................29
CMC-AI ............................................................32
Troubleshooting .............................................34
Appendix.........................................................35
Uninstalling the TOOLS for CMC ..............................35
Editing User Commands ...........................................35
Error Messages (CMC-PD Editor/CMC-QC Editor)... 36
Glossary ....................................................................36
Specifications............................................................37
MIDI command map .................................................38
Welcome
A message from the CMC series
development team
T hank you for choosing a Steinberg CMC series controller.
We are delighted to be able to offer a series of six small
controllers that have been specifically designed to
provide intuitive control of Cubase and Nuendo DAW
systems.
DAW software can be controlled the computer’s mouse
and keyboard, so what are the benefits of using a
hardware controller? One advantage is the ability to view
parameters being edited on a separate screen while
monitoring the overall flow of the project on the computer
display. Another is simultaneous access to multiple
parameters. Although only one parameter can be
controlled at a time using a mouse, a well-designed
hardware controller frees you from that limitation,
providing direct access to multiple fader levels as well
as EQ, effect, and other parameters at the same time.
Hardware controllers can provide a more human, more
musical way of working, and that is precisely what we
wanted to offer our users. Compact production systems
are usually based around a single computer, and most
users prefer to have all controls right under their fingers
at all times. In creating the CMC controllers it was our
goal to provide the most useful control functions in the
most intuitive arrangement possible.
Modern DAW software provides an extensive, complex
set of functions in order to accommodate the widest
possible range of production methods. Depending on
the user’s individual working style, some of the provided
features will be used frequently while many others may
not be used at all. Based on our experience with a large
number of controllers, plus careful analysis of feedback
from users, we set out to design the most versatile,
useful controller for this type of situation. The result was
a controller that allows the user to assign and easily
access functions he or she needs. We also went to great
lengths to achieve just the right configuration and visual
appearance for efficient, enjoyable Cubase control …
right down to the glow of the buttons and knobs. Select
the controller or combination of controllers that best suits
your needs from the six models in the lineup.
The development team has put every ounce of our
combined know-how and experience into the CMC
series controllers, in the hope that we can provide
valuable support for the creative process and the birth of
new music. We hope that you will push these products to
their limits in order to fully realize your creative vision.
The Steinberg Hardware Development Team

Steinberg CMC Series Specifications

General

Brand	Steinberg
Model	CMC Series
Category	Controller
Language	English