Yamaha Corporation Of America Winter Namm 2012 Press

The CMC-QC quick controller boasts 13 illuminated buttons and eight rotary encoders in three
different modes: EQ, Quick Control and MIDI. In EQ mode, the rotary encoders reflect the
channel EQ controls in Cubase, while the QC mode maps Quick Control capability onto the
encoders for controlling effects and other parameters. The MIDI mode turns the unit into a freely
configurable MIDI controller. Eight of the 13 push-buttons can be assigned to random Cubase
functions. The included CMC-QC editor allows users to adjust MIDI control change parameters
through the computer.
The CMC-PD pad controller features 16 highly responsive backlit pads and one rotary encoder.
The pads change their background color according to the pressure exerted. Depressing the pads
triggers MIDI notes or selects volume response curves. In 4Velocity mode, the pads are used for
easy step recording. The rotary encoder browses sounds and presets in Cubase. The included PD
editor software is used to assign MIDI notes to each pad.
The CMC-TP transport controller houses 17 buttons and a touch slider. The slider allows users to
jog or shuttle through the project, tap in the tempo, scroll, zoom and browse. All major transport
functions, including play, stop, record, cycle, fast forward and rewind, are controlled via the
CMC-TP. Other buttons are used, for example, to insert markers, set the locator range or insert
new tracks. The top four buttons can each be assigned to a second function, for even more
control in Cubase.
The CMC-AI controller highlights Steinberg’s universal AI Knob, together with its ten function
buttons. The AI Knob allows users to control any control element in Cubase by simply moving
the mouse cursor over it. In Volume mode, the AI Knob turns into a high-precision master
volume control whereas in Jog mode, the AI Knob is used to jog through the project. The AI
Knob also doubles as a browse button to search and select presets. The four function buttons can
be assigned to further control parameters.
CMC accessories comprise the CMC Studio Frame 4 and the CMC CC121 Extension Frame.
The CMC Studio Frame 4 is a durable construction for housing up to four CMC units. The CMC
CC121 Extension Frame can hold up to two CMC units and one CC121 controller.
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