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New Steinberg CMC Hardware Controllers

Yes, I'm avoiding work today. These look cool!

http://www.steinberg.net/en/product...erie/start.html

never understood why their hardware will not interface with any other daw, People don't change DAWs because of controllers. It just makes it a hassle to have to make a script to use with any other DAW.

A guy on KVR said that a product video on audiomidi.com says that these will work with any DAW. But, I haven't seen it for myself.

it would be the first one from Steinberg.

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The top 5 should all get together & co-develop a multi-platform controller...wishful thinking i'm sure

Not necessarily, look at the way MIDI developed. We just need Dave Smith to develop it first.

I like them, look very handy. The only problem is, can't you pretty much do all that with an iPad and TouchOSC these days? More customisable and cheaper too.

They look cool, but I don't need one whatsoever so yea. Nice if you want to look like you're piloting the Millennium Falcon.

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Originally posted by CalvP Really pleased to see more & more developers coming out with controllers like this - i just hope the build quality is top notch. The top 5 should all get together & co-develop a multi-platform controller...wishful thinking i'm sure Wish there were more choices beyond SSL/Euphonix/Mackie for a decent surface

they all can be but they won't release the system exclusive info and the the input needed to control the lights. They could make their controllers multi platform in about 5 hours.

I think they look cheap and ugly. Catering to the lowest denominator as always,

I'm pretty disappointed in these tbh.

I would like to get hold of a decent DAW controller but it still seems like MCU or maybe Euphonix are the only real (relatively budget) alternatives.

I really don't see the point in those touchpad style faders and the price of these units is ridiculous here (�135 each) and the racks units are a total pisstake too (�100+)

Looks like it's still the MCU for me.

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Originally posted by tehlord I'm pretty disappointed in these tbh.

Although I use Cubase, I have found thier aftersales to be shite so this alone would put me off.

Do you know I still dont know how to import samples straight into Groove Agent thus avoiding having to go through the media bay import process. Gave up asking Steinberg.

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Originally posted by tehlord I'm pretty disappointed in these tbh. I would like to get hold of a decent DAW controller but it still seems like MCU or maybe Euphonix are the only real (relatively budget) alternatives. I really don't see the point in those touchpad style faders and the price of these units is ridiculous here (�135 each) and the racks units are a total pisstake too (�100+) Looks like it's still the MCU for me.

Same here. I wish someone would come up with a large, flying fader control surface, like the discontinued Tascam US2400:



Shame it never worked very well.

Making it a touchfader surface is basically an Ipad with the upgrade possibilities.

I think this is clearly aimed at a budget version of the Euphonix artist series for cubase.

i've never been able to get used to moving faders. I flinch every time.

IN fact I can't listen to a mix unless the automation is off. cat reflexes or super nerves. I will go with cat reflexes. It actually makes me motion sick. And i can't not pay attention. Just in my peripheral , my brain will start paying attention to every fader and well on a big board, it isn't fun. Even if they are dead silent, i just feel like i'm being haunted by poltergiest.

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Originally posted by Looney4Clooney i've never been able to get used to moving faders. I flinch every time. IN fact I can't listen to a mix unless the automation is off. cat reflexes or super nerves. I will go with cat reflexes. It actually makes me motion sick. And i can't not pay attention. Just in my peripheral , my brain will start paying attention to every fader and well on a big board, it isn't fun. Even if they are dead silent, i just feel like i'm being haunted by poltergiest.

That could be easily fixed with a dedicated button to temporarily disable automation of the faders.

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Originally posted by Looney4Clooney i've never been able to get used to moving faders. I flinch every time.

Sounds like me when I'm making toast. Moving faders are pretty weird.

Looks like I'm the only staring at these things in astonishment.

I'm sure in a few months the price on these will drop. If that happens, these are on the top of my shopping list for sure. Not only are they sleek, and small, but also easy to use right of the box. Tbh, I hate large bulky control boards, especially when space is limited, but it looks like these may be the answer for me. I will be definitely keeping my eye on these.

Hopefully...they will be compatible with other DAWs. Cubase FTL

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Originally posted by Anakratis Not only are they sleek, and small, but also easy to use right of the box.

Sounds like my korg nanothing second edition. bought it for 40$, plugged it into my computer, and it worked. Can't complain.

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Originally posted by skyhunter Sounds like my korg nanothing second edition. bought it for 40$, plugged it into my computer, and it worked. Can't complain.

Let's not get too ahead of ourselves now.



The NanoSeries2 is a great piece of hardware. Let's put it this way. NanoSeries2 controllers are like B cups, and CMC controllers are like D cups.
Same function, but ones a little more interesting to look at

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Originally posted by Anakratis Looks like I'm the only staring at these things in astonishment.

Nope, see my posts on page 1. I think they look totally cool, but, I've got the same functionality (and then some) covered by my iPad/apps.

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Originally posted by cryophonik Nope, see my posts on page 1. I think they look totally cool, but, I've got the same functionality (and then some) covered by my iPad/apps.

Dis iz tru.

If you already have a hands-on interface, you don't really need these little turds. If you're like me, and have nothing at all, you really need to get your hands on something, and this may be it.

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Originally posted by Anakratis Dis iz tru. If you already have a hands-on interface, you don't really need these little turds. If you're like me, and have nothing at all, you really need to get your hands on something, and this may be it.

Just get a presonus faderport, or that similar thing that Dave's got. It'll give you the functionality of 3 of those Steinberg controllers for the price of one of them. With a real fader too!

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Originally posted by tehlord Just get a presonus faderport, or that similar thing that Dave's got. It'll give you the functionality of 3 of those Steinberg controllers for the price of one of them. With a real fader too!

I still got until next summer before any upgrades are made, so I'll wait till then

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