Studio Brasil Producer Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Hello, I'm here from Brazil, and several audio producers have acquired the control surface of Behringer x Touch, and are having difficulty enabling some features, because not all controls are compatible, you could help us by creating more compatibilities with control surfaces , creating a list of editing of the most complete surface ACT. is what most people ask. thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmcleod Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 If you're using the Behringer X-Touch, you should set it to Mackie Control mode and use the Mackie Control control surface, not ACT: You may also want to look into getting a lexan overlay for the x-touch, so that it matches the corresponding MCU lexan overlay for SONAR: https://store.birchwoodstudioandevents.com/Sonar-Overlay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Brasil Producer Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thank's msm cleod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Wolfer Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Now that CbB has HUI support added in the Sept update, does that mean we can use the Xtouch in HUI mode and have everything (like the colored scribble strips) work automagically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmcleod Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 6 hours ago, Josh Wolfer said: Now that CbB has HUI support added in the Sept update, does that mean we can use the Xtouch in HUI mode and have everything (like the colored scribble strips) work automagically? I guess you could, but the Mackie protocol is far newer and has much better support. For example: HUI has no master fader HUI scribble strips are limited to 4 chars per track (vs 6 chars in Mackie mode) There's currently no plugin automation support for HUI HUI is basically a deprecated protocol, which Mackie replaced with MCU a long time ago. The only reason that it's still around is to support Pro Tools. I'd strongly recommend using Mackie mode in the XTouch - the scribble strips should work fine with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Wolfer Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Interesting. Thanks for the response. I'd read that xtouch in MCU mode didn't work for certain things. I'll check it out more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azslow3 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Josh Wolfer said: Interesting. Thanks for the response. I'd read that xtouch in MCU mode didn't work for certain things. I'll check it out more. Big X-Touch (with displays) in MCU mode has exactly the same controls as MCU. Original HUI is different, X-Touch does not have related (physical) controls. I have not heard about color displays in HUI. X-Touch color is an extension, it works in MIDI mode (when it is connected with MIDI cable) and throw Ethernet, when the device thinks it talks with Behringer mixers. I have not found the way to change colors when it is connected with USB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Argo Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Dear @msmcleod , @Noel Borthwick and all dev team. I'm sorry, I don't mean to hijack the thread, but since this thread is discussing about Control surface, I would like to remind you about some problem with Control Surface plugin installation in CbB. The problem has been discussed here in the old forum. We have been waiting for it to be solved. You can read the detail of the problem in the link above. The summary is, those who did not have Sonar (pre X3) can not install Control Surface Installer in CbB due to the installer was coded to detect Sonar to work. Without Cakewalk Sonar installed, people can not install it, even if they have CbB. So I guess it would be good idea to ask if the dev team would look at this installer, and remove the installation restriction from the installer. That way people (who is now using CbB) can install it without having Sonar installed. Thank you so much guys. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatters Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I thought I'd post a question in this thread rather than start a new post.... I've just bought an X Touch and have set it up in CbB. It's working fine, but I'm having trouble controlling the EQ in the Pro channel. Pressing the EQ button once gets me control of the frequencies and Q factors for the active channel. Pressing the button again gets me some more parameters, and it cycles around various modes. But, at no point does it offer control of the EQ levels. Does anyone know if it's possible? I kinda assumed that the faders would control the levels in EQ mode, with the rotaries handling frequency and Q. But it seems not. (Paging @msmcleod, who seems to be the local X Touch guru!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1212 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 On 10/4/2019 at 2:06 PM, James Argo said: Dear @msmcleod , @Noel Borthwick and all dev team. I'm sorry, I don't mean to hijack the thread, but since this thread is discussing about Control surface, I would like to remind you about some problem with Control Surface plugin installation in CbB. The problem has been discussed here in the old forum. We have been waiting for it to be solved. You can read the detail of the problem in the link above. The summary is, those who did not have Sonar (pre X3) can not install Control Surface Installer in CbB due to the installer was coded to detect Sonar to work. Without Cakewalk Sonar installed, people can not install it, even if they have CbB. So I guess it would be good idea to ask if the dev team would look at this installer, and remove the installation restriction from the installer. That way people (who is now using CbB) can install it without having Sonar installed. Thank you so much guys. Best regards. On 11/14/2019 at 10:35 AM, Gatters said: I thought I'd post a question in this thread rather than start a new post.... I've just bought an X Touch and have set it up in CbB. It's working fine, but I'm having trouble controlling the EQ in the Pro channel. Pressing the EQ button once gets me control of the frequencies and Q factors for the active channel. Pressing the button again gets me some more parameters, and it cycles around various modes. But, at no point does it offer control of the EQ levels. Does anyone know if it's possible? I kinda assumed that the faders would control the levels in EQ mode, with the rotaries handling frequency and Q. But it seems not. (Paging @msmcleod, who seems to be the local X Touch guru!) Hello. I just purchased the X Touch. I also got the Sonar Overlay. I was wondering how you have made out with the unit? What I have found is if you engage the flip button it allows you to control parameters of the EQ using the faders instead of the scribble strips. By Default the EQ section brings you to Low Bands-I dont know how to get to the next section of Lo Mid-High Mid-High-Any help using this product? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1212 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 On 7/21/2019 at 6:38 AM, msmcleod said: If you're using the Behringer X-Touch, you should set it to Mackie Control mode and use the Mackie Control control surface, not ACT: You may also want to look into getting a lexan overlay for the x-touch, so that it matches the corresponding MCU lexan overlay for SONAR: https://store.birchwoodstudioandevents.com/Sonar-Overlay Hello. I recently purchased the X Touch and the Overlay. Would you know if there is some documentation that explains the functions of the overlay? I have seen some videos pertaining to cakewalk by bandlab with setup but not to much using functions. I have watched the video you posted as well and I thank the person who posted it. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmcleod Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Mike1212 said: Hello. I recently purchased the X Touch and the Overlay. Would you know if there is some documentation that explains the functions of the overlay? I have seen some videos pertaining to cakewalk by bandlab with setup but not to much using functions. I have watched the video you posted as well and I thank the person who posted it. Thanks Mike The overlay just ensures the buttons on the X-Touch match what Cakewalk expects. As far as I can tell, the X-Touch has all of the Mackie Control buttons. The X-Touch Compact, X-Touch mini and X-Touch One have less buttons, and may not directly map to what Cakewalk expects. Documentation for the buttons can be found by pressing F1 when the Mackie Control panel is up ( Utilities->Mackie Control 1 ), or alternatively you can open the help file directly - "C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\Shared Surfaces\MackieControl.chm" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1212 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Thank you Mark for the speedy reply. I will give it a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1212 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Mark The Mackie Control Surfaces help was exactly what I was looking for. The other Youtube Video posted it. I guess because it was some time ago the functions have changed. Thank you sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmcleod Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 @Mike1212 - There's an extra function that was added that won't be in the help: Holding M1 and pressing the Plugin button will switch to the Synth Rack, allowing you to control synth parameters. The synth rack is a "Mix Strip" in the same way tracks, buses and mains are. Navigation works in the same way to plugins on a track or bus, but it navigates through the synths within the synth rack. The best way to envisage it is to see the synth rack as a special track, with a collection of synths as opposed to a track with a collection of effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1212 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 7:13 PM, msmcleod said: @Mike1212 - There's an extra function that was added that won't be in the help: Holding M1 and pressing the Plugin button will switch to the Synth Rack, allowing you to control synth parameters. The synth rack is a "Mix Strip" in the same way tracks, buses and mains are. Navigation works in the same way to plugins on a track or bus, but it navigates through the synths within the synth rack. The best way to envisage it is to see the synth rack as a special track, with a collection of synths as opposed to a track with a collection of effects. Hello Mark and thank you for the information. I will check out. I know this will be a lot simpler once I learn what things do. I had a another question. How do you go to the next parameters in EQ mode? I can edit Low band but dont know how to get to the next band of Low Mid--Hi Mid--High. Any Help. Thanks for your time Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1212 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) Update. I figured it out. To edit next set of parameters Low Mid-etc Enable edit button then use Channel bank to get to next set of parameters Edited June 22, 2021 by Mike1212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morton Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Hi I have a quick question as a Cakewalk Newbie... I recently purchased a Behringer X-TOUCH to give tactile support to an XR16 we have fitted into our Blackmagic video switcher rack, but thought I'd also like to have a dabble into music creation... I've got the X-TOUCH working more or less using MACKIE protocol within Cakewalk including even touch the faders to select tracks and the faders are working fully both from the X-TOUCH and Cakewalk BUT I cannot see anyway how to show the fader level lights on any of the faders when in play mode... I have Reaper and Waveform installed to test on the same laptop and they both are showing lights working fine using the MACKIE protocol but no sign of any light using Cakewalk. Can someone please advise what I should do to rectify? Also is there somewhere I can download a demo project for Cakewalk to get me started? TIA, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmcleod Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Normally all you need to do is enable the meters in the Mackie Control Surface panel: I normally enable "Select highlights track", and set the Master Fader to bus 1 ( otherwise the master fader ends up only changing the left channel). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morton Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Hi Mark Thank you for your reply, On checking again, I found that because I'd downloaded a project to try Cakewalk out as I'm just trying learn, and was missing some plug-ins so when I switched to channels 9-16 the level meters were working - sorry! I attach my settings, I'm seeing X-TOUCH_EXT and INT - I'm using INT so hope that's correct? Oh and do I need to use a... and or n... in the Mackie control set-up? Lastly, is there somewhere you can recommend where I can download a good 'free' demo project for Cakewalk (preferably using it's built-in virtual instruments) to get me started? Would really appreciate a link.. Best, John 'Hi I have a quick question as a Cakewalk Newbie... I recently purchased a Behringer X-TOUCH to give tactile support to an XR16 we have fitted into our Blackmagic video switcher rack, but thought I'd also like to have a dabble into music creation... I've got the X-TOUCH working more or less using MACKIE protocol within Cakewalk including even touch the faders to select tracks and the faders are working fully both from the X-TOUCH and Cakewalk BUT I cannot see anyway how to show the fader level lights on any of the faders when in play mode... I have Reaper and Waveform installed to test on the same laptop and they both are showing lights working fine using the MACKIE protocol but no sign of any light using Cakewalk. Can someone please advise what I should do to rectify? Also is there somewhere I can download a demo project for Cakewalk to get me started? TIA, John' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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