Now, at the start of 2022, the CC121 has been removed from all catalogs, some places tell you that Steinberg has stopped it. So I’ve found a used one that I should receive very soon and I’m very excited. It will replace my Presonus Faderport I had chosen because it was less than half the price, but for the Cubase integration… Anyway, thanks for sharing all the functions, I didn’t realize it done so much!
Bought mine 3yrs ago on sale in Andertons for £325 - ROCK SOLID investment. It's a homewrecker though..... I've divorced my keyboard and mouse...We're still friends only when I surf the net and watch your vids ; ) good job amigo
I never think about how much I use my CC121 until I'm working somewhere without one. Probably one of my most used pieces of gear that gets very little love. It's not sexy but it's rock solid. My advice, all serious Cubase users should consider this product.
I bought the CC 121 after watching this video and I am so happy with it. I cannot understand how I could live without it, specially after being on Cubase for more than 15 years. Just wanted to share that. Thank you for this great video.
I bought one after I saw it in the other video about controllers. Love it. Totally worth the money. Learned some new tricks in this video that I didn't even know about.
i've always used the presonus faderport for the last few years, but now my cc121 is back where it belongs, i didn't know the essentials, thanks for the video
I have such big respect for SAE. I visited the one in Amsterdam a couple years ago. Feels like a really good school; very different vibe from what I'm used to from other institutions I've been in.
Hi Dom! I've been looking to the CC121 for about 5 years now,..and just bought it!...and you were right,...it's amazing! there is nothing like it, but you are wrong on one thing...it did'nt take me a day to get familiar with it!... it took me just an hour!!! Thanks for all your work and tips and tricks! Keep up the nice work! Love your channel!
Dindn't even consider the CC121 years ago but your demo showing the integrity of this thing now had me sold so I'm ordering one right now. Thank you Dom!
A new controller from Steinberg would be cool if it had a similar setup to the CC121 but also the "infinite knobs" that the Behringer2000 had with the leds around them reflected the current value.
I’ve used Nuendo/Cubase for over 15 years. It does everything I need it to do and my hands know my key commands without my brain needing to get involved at this point. But, hot diggety damn, man! After this video, I’m going to be day dreaming about the cc121. And Steinberg can count you as the salesman on my eventual purchase.
Just watched the video again and checked with my local dealer if its available and how much it costs (I’m in India). So close to pulling the trigger. I’ve watched many of your videos in the past week. Great stuff! I wish I could upgrade to 10.5 pro from 10 (again, because of your videos) but it looks like a lot of Mojave users are having problems.
Fantastic Video.......I started with the Behringer BFC then moved up to the Behringer X-Touch One and today I picked up a Used CC121 for $180.00 Cash......I love it ! I have been looking at them for the last 4 years, Obviously I am on a Tight Budget, So tight it's water tight...ha ! ha ! Excellent Tutorial, THANK YOU !!!!! You have a new Subscriber....
I am sold. Just sent back my Behringer X-Touch and ordered CC121 😁 You are right that lack of auto-banking in Mackie protocols is extremely inconvenient. Thanks Dom!
Really enjoying my CC121, which I bought on your recommendation. I LOVE the EQ section, use it all the time. I couldn't imagine Cubase anymore without it!
Although I truly love my CC121 I still can't get used to how the response of the EQ is. One moment it's too slow, the next too fast. I'm very happy I own one, tho! Of course the fader works brilliantly, but my most favourite part is when you're in a plugin, things like the spacebar (for play/stop) doesn't work. The CC121 does. Oh, and the Channel Select! That really helps me with recording multiple guitar parts! I would like to see an updated version of the CC121 with all it's current options, but like with some LCD screen integration like the Komplete Kontrol and maybe some assignable rotary knobs for controlling VST's (Like cutoff/resonance, etc)
Hey, thanks for your videos! I am a Cubase user all my life, but from time to time, u show me secrets a don`t know jet. I am not the biggest controller fan, but after watching this video…. I can`t live without! Haha… Thanks specially for the tip that it`s “build like a tank” so I have shoot a used one for 220,- bucks and all works fine. Keep up the brilliant work man! Cheers from Germany.
I have had mine for many years too. There are some things I'd like to see in a hardware update: An LCD showing the channel name and the value of the AI parameter, encoders with better resolution (like my nords, where you can't feel the steps on them) and the AI knob shaped more like a jog wheel. Actually I often exchange the AI knob with the jog wheel of my Yamaha 01X and it improves a lot! Wish I could find a suitable metal jog wheel to replace the plastic knob. Cheers!
Hi Dom, greetings from Greece!! This is a very inspiring video, after vewing it, I placed an order for a cc121. What I would like to see is a way to change programms to a multi synths setup by pressing a button after a song is over and have the voices/performances ready for the next song.
The song you play in the background makes me bob my head. The chords and progression are so Dom-like. Love it. The unit is lovely. It has become expensive because of bad performing currency in South Africa.
Thanks Dom! Bought one, waiting for it to arrive. Didn't realise how useful this controller was. i am so excited to get my hands on it and stop struggling with the keyboard and mouse!
@@remane374 hi. Yes very useful. Mainly use the transport buttons and mute, solo, channel edit the most. Occasionally use the eq. Lot more tactile than the mouse. Speeds things up quite a lot. Happy I got it. Hope that helps. Mal.
@@remane374 I just searched eBay and waited for one to turn up. They dont come up that regularly here either. Perhaps you could get a seller to ship to Aus.
I'm so very happy that I actually bought this wonderful & magical unit without much research, with only the "Steinberg" to go by. And I will never regret it! Thanks Dom & Mr. Martin Solveig for telling the truth!!!
such a great controller, intuitive... I miss it straight away if I forget to turn it on. A guitarist friend of mine has since got one - he loves it just as much!
Brilliant video!!! I love the CC121! I learned quite a few tricks from your video!!! One more trick: When you are on a track and you click both 'CHANNEL SELECT'-buttons simultaniously, you 'Show / Hide Automation" or open/close folders for the track that is selected. AND if you hold the 'ALL BYPASS'-button and click one of the 'EQ-ON'-buttons, then... (Of course I had to test it after learning your great trick!" ;)
After I get settled in my new home in Oregon, I plan to order CC121 and Cubase 11. It's power, flexibility and ease of use simply cannot be denied. I plan to use CC121 and Console1 and ditch my 24ch console and breath room onto my desktop! #HHNET
Just pull the trigger. Hard to get here in NZ. Tried on eBay in Japan but there are guys there who take your order and money and then try to get a second hand one for you. They didn’t and it cost me $49 in dollar conversion fees. So after drooling for a while I finally got a as new from a seller in Germany sent here to New Zealand. So worth the hassle. Just do it. Get it. All your decision making using EQ, plugins, faders etc are precise, and a level above watching a cursor and numbers. You become more efficient, more aware and confident in your choices. NO ONE, especially small project studios should be without one. It makes Cubase the very best DAW on the planet by a mile.
TOTALLY AGREE! I use my CC-121 since 2015 blind folded if needed and ride Nuendo like a bike with it. It is so very good integrated with Steinberg products and works even with Wavelab (Transport Controls). Recently I bought the Steinberg AXR4U Audio interface and use the function buttons for my monitor control including the Volume. (I own three different speaker sets and a headphone). Works like a dream. Therefore I used a Mackie Control 8 channel but sold it and bought the CC-121. One of the best decisions ever made in my studio. Thanx for your inspirating video. Compliments
OK I've watched this video about 10 times and I've finally given in and bought one today. I love hardware controllers (coming from the analogue studio world) but was always put off the 121 because I wanted more faders. Now to watch that console 1 fader video for the 20th time!
Wow, press the two buttons together and use knobs for Sends and Quick Controls, brilliant tip and never knew that one! 👍
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Hi Dom, thank for this great video about the CC121. I had it for a few years and I discovered so many new features on it, thanks to you...!!! Keep the amazing work around Cubase environment!!! the only thing I would change on this controller though is the way knobs are turning in regards to the value (I don't know the exact name in English). I would make it go from 0 to 127 in one single turn instead of having to do multiple turns. other than that it's a perfect controller for Cubase...
It's such a hassle! I tried Mackie mode, i tried the faderport.dll from Presonus but i never got the whole functionality in Cubase. I don't know if the new Faderport (the black one) works better, because i don't care anymore. Just save up some money and get the real deal.
Zaskar I’m on Mac. Lately it gets removed from the list and have to add it again in Studio after I startup Cubase. I’m not even going to bother with the new Faderport.
You can still find it if you look good enough. I got mine from Filipos Nakas in Greece and they shipped it to the UK. Arrived today, Brand New and Sealed. Keep looking.
Re-visiting to just add: I have read people on forums say it would be nice to have the Hi/Low-Cut controls on CC121. We actually do. It is on the Quick controls under Filter Input and you can access it with CC121 with the mentioned function described by Dom at 15:10.
I’ve had this thing for about 7 years or something. Completely lost without it. My hand reaches for it. When 10.5 came out and it didn’t work for a few months it was rough. Steinberg need to bring out a new controller, it doesn’t need to be this big really
They brought out some mini, calculator sized ones a few years back but the build quality wasnt so good and I think they were underdeveloped. I had one where you could record quick control automation data but unless you had one hand on the shift button it jumped big increments so needed two hands! The 121 is still unbeatable
Despite it had 10 years, seems very actual for me. Never used that, but its tempting :) I own a Icon I-keybord S, that have some of those features but also i am not using properly :) Nice Video explanation as always, you are the man Dom
I've had the CC121 for 10 years, and I absolutely love it. I had an extra sustain pedal, and I plugged it in & set the CC121 footswitch to trigger a macro that moves the cursor to the start of the selected region & the starts playing (L ... space bar). When you hit the footswitch again, it stops the playhead (no macro for this - it just works). That feature is so nice when Cubase doesn't have focus (when you 're controlling a VST in Vienna Ensemble Pro on a remote PC, for example) or even when you don't want to hear the tiny sound your space bar makes.
I use the CMC controllers which do pretty much everything the CC121 does and more. It's just unfortunate that these were discontinued. But they still work fine under 10.5.
@@tronlady1 Maybe too expensive to manufacture? They were manufactured by Yamaha (Who own Steinberg). Steinberg does have a history of bringing out hardware and then discontinuing it shortly afterwards.
@@sunpointstudio4472 I think that with the arrival of C11 with, among other things, its 8-band dynamic EQ, no longer corresponds to the CC121 with its 4-pot EQ section. The need for a complete overhaul of the beast.
My gripe with the CC 121 is that they haven't made a mark 2 in all these years. I know it sounds small but I'd LOVE pre-gain and lo-cut/hi-cut controls at least. Also cubase's channel strip is awesome so why not make a dedicated conntrol surface for that?
@@DomSigalas I CAN! I need one. Steinberg is missing a big hole here - I'm not dropping 20k on a Yamaha Nuage when all I want are some knobs and a fader. There are units going for $700 from Japan on eBay - that's a no from me.
A bit late I know, but you can assign those controls you're looking for to quick controls and use the CC121 EQ knobs in that mode (I almost never use them as EQ) Their resolution is really good.
Thanks you for your Channel all things Cubase This controller looks amazing.Thanks for giving me a tour & showing me how it works You sold me on it anything to make the work flow faster sounds great I use A Keylab Essitial 61 does somethings but not every one.
Hey Dom! Fantastic video, many thanks. I've watched this numerous times and been tempted but this time I'm going for it (order being placed this week). It's not cheap and takes some desk space but for me the decider is the AI knob with mouse hovering over cos. controlling Cubase knobs solely with the mouse can be a faff in comparison. I have the 'Editor Keys' custom keyboard which is helpful and tried using a gamer trackball mouse but had issues with that. I will continue to use my iPad with Cubase IC Pro which can do so many things including a huge number of macro buttons assigned in seconds and for Cubase Pro users who use control room with performers, even old ipad 2's work seamlesssly for performers to mix their own cue mix (up to 4 ipads).
After using a Steinberg Houston and thinking about other multi channel controllers I bought a used CC121 for 200€ as space is always limited and have never regretted my decision, it is just a great controller...I love it. My main reason for it was the AI knob which is the greatest thing ever and I don't know of any other controller which has such kind of thing. The downside of it is...it depends on the 3rd party developer if it works. Most of my Plugin Alliance plugins and all my Waves plugins work but unfortunately the IK Multimedia plugins don't work. I wish more controllers have this AI knob then all devs would support it maybe.
yeah...it doesn't work on my softube or arturia VSTs either...hopefully either those companies come round to it or steinberg releases an update that fixes the issue...
@@TheFujac I'm not sure if this is an "issue" I just think it's a functionality which has to be implemented in the VST by the devs. I have asked Greg Ondo about it and he said that he thinks every plugin which can be controlled by the mousewheel should work but this isn't true
@@boogie2266 it used to be true... it just seems to be happening more frequently with new plugins..hopefully we get a fix eventually.....i still love my 121 though
I love this controller and use it in every project. The only thing that could make it one step better, would be a display that shows me the name of the track I'm in, so I don't have to look to the monitor if I'm in the right one.
Just bought the ONLY ONE on eBay (won the auction), cost me a cool $480 but I am happy to have gotten it. Like an IDIOT I sold mine when the new mac OS broke it. Unfortunately I didn't realize that when the new drivers came out how hard it would be to buy one back.
