Assigning Custom Parameters to Plug-ins

You can assign custom parameters to many VST 3 plug-ins.

Prerequisite

In the Remote Devices tab, assign the controls of your MIDI controller to the plug-in custom parameters. If you are using the Steinberg CC121 controller, the parameters are assigned by default.

Procedure

  1. From the Master Section or the Effects window, open the plug-in that you want to control with the MIDI remote control device.
  2. Ctrl/Cmd-click the circle icon at the top of the plug-in window to enter the Edit mode.
  3. Click OK.

    The icon indicates that you are in MIDI learn mode.

  4. Move the mouse over a plug-in parameter, and move the MIDI control that you want to assign.

    Repeat this for all the parameters and controls that you want to assign.

  5. When finished, click the tool icon to exit Edit mode, and click OK.

Result

The assignment is saved. You can now control the assigned parameters with your MIDI remote control device. A plug-in can be controlled via the custom parameter if the Remote Control Mode is activated and only one plug-in can be activated at a time.

When a plug-in is activated for remote control, it also has precedence over other application settings that are controlled by the same parameter.

To remove all remote control assignments on the plug-in, hold Ctrl/Cmd and Shift, and click the Remote Control Mode button.