first things first im running cubase version 5

im having problems with getting it to speak with pc... it will play the keys so can play in pads and melodies...but when i go to use the knobs and faders to record things in real time...it doesnt have any of it. on the vst for example the midi indicator is reading there is a midi signal but doent not respond

i am a newcomer to making music and to be honest do find the technical side alittle daunting.... is there a certain way that you assign faders to certain keys

any feedback more than welcome
Isrefel

What's your keyboard? Some VST haven't the same controller numbers than other one for the filter for ex. It's completely stupid but sometimes they decided to change. The only way to do that is to know which controller number has been used for the knob you want to automate and to assign it.

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thanks for that i will look into the controller numbers......

Exactly what are you expecting to happen when you turn the knobs?

You *have* to assign them to something. Synths like z3ta+ are great, because they have MIDI learn, so you can automatically assign knobs to synth parameters by just clicking and turning the knob. Otherwise you have to manually assign them in your VST's MIDI section, which means you need to know what CCs your knobs are assigned to. RTM for that, because it obviously depends on the keyboard, and some keyboards let you select the CCs yourself. That info shouldn't be too hard to find, but let us know if you can't and we'll try to help...

If you want to use the knobs to control things specifically within Cubase, like track volume faders, parameters in Steinberg's VST effects, etc., then you have use a remote. Remotes will let you assign MIDI CCs to Cubase's "automation" tracks. Search for "generic remote" in the help file and you will find better answers than anyone on this forum can give you.

Note: Generic Remote does NOT exist in all versions of Cubase - they took it out of some versions because, well, it basically blew chunks. Eventually, I think in version SX2, they put it back. Unfortunately I haven't found any alternative, and if anybody on this forum knows of one, I'd gladly give a handjob for it.

If you ever get it working, you'll find that Generic Remote is a pain in the ass, so again, MIDI-aware VSTs are your friends. Some plugins actually respond to General MIDI commands (i.e. filter cutoff/resonance, portamento time, aftertouch, etc.) out of the box, like z3ta+, and some do a half-assed job like Pro-53 - but all instruments can be made to work with some tweaking, like Absynth, Albino, and so on. Again, the particulars of how to do this will depend on the instrument itself - if you give us specifics, we can help you out.

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