Mapping Controls on MIDI Controllers to Cubase Functions

You can map controls on your MIDI controller to Cubase functions.

Prerequisite

You have connected a MIDI controller to your computer, and its controller surface is shown on the MIDI Remote tab, in the lower zone of the Project window.

Procedure

  1. Do one of the following:

    • On the info line of the MIDI Controller Surface Editor, click Open Mapping Assistant .

    • On the info line of the MIDI Remote tab, click Open Mapping Assistant .

    • On the toolbar of the Project window, click Open MIDI Remote Mapping Assistant .

  2. Do one of the following to select a control on your MIDI controller:

    • Touch the control on your MIDI controller.

    • Click the control in the controller surface of the MIDI Remote Mapping Assistant.

    The name of the control is shown in the Mapping Assistant.

  3. Do one of the following to select a Cubase function:

    • Select it from the Functions Browser.

      Note

      If the Functions Browser is not shown in the MIDI Remote Mapping Assistant, activate Show/Hide Functions Browser.

    • Right-click a function in Cubase, and select Pick for MIDI Remote Mapping.

    The name of the function is shown in the Mapping Assistant.

  4. Click Apply Mapping.
  5. Repeat the steps above to map more Cubase functions to hardware controls.

Result

The hardware controls on your controller are now mapped to Cubase functions.

Tip

To quickly apply mappings, you can also try one of the following:

  • Select a control on your MIDI controller so that it is shown in the Mapping Assistant, and double-click a Cubase function in the Functions Browser to map it.

  • Select a Cubase function so that it is shown in the Mapping Assistant, and double-click a control in the controller surface of the MIDI Remote Mapping Assistant to map it.

Tip

In the Mappings section of the MIDI Remote Mapping Assistant, you can view and edit mapping details.