MIDI Remote Masterclass: Cubase 12 + Maschine. The ultimate setup! 

Thanks for the kind shout-outs, Jef! You squeezed a lot of information into these 37 minutes and 5 seconds! - It’s one of the (many) real refreshing differences between your videos and too many others, who stretch the video minutes to please the RU-vid gods rather than respecting the time of their viewers.

For anyone that's on Cubase 13 now. Steinberg actually added "blind buttons" so you don't need to assign dummy buttons. You can just select a blind button and add it.

absolute lifesaver video - thanks to you and nico5!

Wow! Thanks Jeff. This will greatly assist in getting Cubase and Maschine working seamlessly together. Thanks so much for making this video.

Nico5 is fantastic guy, full of knowledge on the forums! Great to see you digging in to the MIDI remote features, great video - thank you! :)

Thanks a million for your Maschine templates Jef. I switched from Maschine Studio to mk3 and your templates saved me a lot of work... Now I just have to adapt a few MIDI remote commands to my needs. ❤️

Thanks Jeff and Nico! This is so useful you could charge for this template. Appreciate it!

This is truly impressive! I can't imagine the amount of work and discovery it took for you and Nico to develope this. I learned a TON just following the logic and better understanding how the midi controller function works in C12. GREAT JOB!!

Imported the files - worked! I am blown away, thank you! ❤

Jef what a great tutorial and I have now completed my own template which I like in Cubase, but yours has influenced it a lot as you had so many goods ideas there and it was an excellent learning experience as well, keep up the good work.

Thanks Jef and Nico. Very useful as ever. Off to have a try with my old Mk 2. Great way to use the Maschine hardware instead of it standing idle and should improve workflow massively. Really appreciate your work.

Super Thanks both Nico and Jef!

Thats a great setup to have. Thank you very much. Imported the files. Now it works flawlessly.

Thanks Nico and Jeff ! Awesome tutorial 👌 👍🏾 👏🏾 I built my own using a disused controller. Works a dream, but I'm now thinking of utilising Maschine!

Managed to get this working for the Maschine Mikro Mk3 - thx Jef and Nico. For Mikro in the controller editor you need to select the pages tab on the right and select Pad Page H in replace of clicking group H button on full Maschine+. Other difference is control knob is not 4D so can only map start/stop and left right. Works perfectly including the ribbon.

Un Grand Merci à Toi (et Nico) pour ce tuto qui va me permettre de transformer une "vieille" MK2 en surface de côntrole super performante!!!! 👍

Absolutely helpful! Thank you so much, Jef!

1. You are a genius Jef, and 2. you just saved us all hours of figuring this out! Thanks a million!

Thanks for this tutorial Jeff, it's great and helpful! Can't wait to create presets for my M32 and my Maschine Mikro.

Brilliant video, thank you Jef, thank you Nico. Just worked through setting up my Maschine mk3, next job Maschine Jam, then to try for a better result, with ALL the buttons working, with my Komplete Kontrol S61 mk2, though will have to have a look in the manual for that I think because it doesn't use the NI MIDI controller software like the Maschine and Jam do. Thank you again for all your videos, I'm learning loads from you, much appreciated.

Great video for all cubase users and applies to loads of other devices other than Machine

Thanks SO much for making this tutorial! Can’t wait until I have the time to sit down and get my head around it 😊

This video came in clutch..Always great content Jeff.

Thanks for adding the link to the template file - much appreciated!

Thank you both for the post, I spent hours looking for that scroll command with no success. I also did not know what to do with all the pads or how to make the buttons light up correctly using that midi in drop down menu. This was a big help and Maschine makes a great controller without taking up any more desk top real estate. Next I will tackle mapping all my Fantom Aux sliders and knobs. Wish me luck.

Spectacular video Jef !!! Stop buying one specific controller for one specific DAW...The DAW (as Cubase 12 does now easily), must map, by its software, any controller .

Thanks a lot ! You made me a very happy man !

Thanks for the video great Job. The confirm Key command was worth watching the video in itself.. i’ve been trying to figure out that one forever for midi remote switch.

This is fantastic, thank you so much!

that is so cool!! 🙌😁🙌

Great indepth video, I might say. Thnx for that!!

This was Great! Thanks for sharing! I will try this out! GREAT JOB 🙂🙂

Awsome!! Thank you!

Awesome video

Thank you soooo much I am done setting up as per your instructions, GOD BLESS.

Thank you so much, Jef!

Thanks a lot!!!

This is a really great, extremely helpful video. I got my Maschine Mk2, as well as a couple of other controllers, all setup fine in Cubase 13 after watching this. The MIDI Remote is a HUGE IMPROVEMENT over the old Generic Remote! One unfortunate thing is the the bug mentioned at end (endless encoders / jittery Quick Controls) still persists in Cubase 13.

Amazing, thanks for your video, so helpful

This is great Jef. I have always wanted something like this on Cubase as I use ReaLearn (allows for really advanced customisation) or DrivenByMoss (all pre set up for you, so even easier) on Reaper that allows you to do the same thing. This will give me the push to install Cubase 12!

Thanks!

Thanks a lot for this awesome Tutorial!!

This is awesome!!! Thank You!

great video as always. I love using the Maschine to control Mixbus32C. helps me stay hands on with the music as I'm mixing

Thx so much for this!!

Actually for the M32 keyboard you have to go into Komplete Kontrol and edit the template by clicking the Midi icon in the top right (M32 does not work with NI Controller Editor).

Very cool solution and thx for the tipps regarding the usage of gate/"midi in" in the NI Editor (will save me hours) to Nico. It will be interesting to see whether NI will make usage of the cubase SDK for even deeper implementation of the MIDI Remote functionalities. :)

Brooooo! You are so amazing!!! Thank you 🙏🏾

Thank you a Really useful video 👍👍👍

I've been waiting for someone to make this MIDI map for Cubase 12 :-) Thanks for the note (and thanks to your friend Niko5!) Do you have a download link somewhere?

6:50 I just went through this exact issue setting up my DeepMind 12 because my pitchbend wheel was constantly sending MIDI without me touching it at all. Try recalibrating your controller. That's what finally fixed the issue for me. Cheers!

WoW, Now I am really regretting selling my Maschine mk2 and Buying a Ableton Push 2. I really wish Ableton would open up their API so we can do something like this with Cubase 12 for the Push 2. Great Tutorial!!

This will be very handy....I setup a multi page OSC using open stage control on my fire tablet but I don't always have it in the room with me. Since the MK3 is always in front of me, I can set it up and use it like you do. Not sure why I didn't do that when I did the control for my tablet (that sucker was a lot of work with a ton of commands, mixer controls, fader controls per track, etc.)

Very nice and informative video Mr. Funky. Learned a lot. I was hoping to see is how you would map a controller for scrolling presets from a loaded VST instrument. That I have to found out myself. Anyway: great video!! Let's watch some more of your video's.

Thank you SO MUCH for this 😭. I’m not interested in the extra functionality of Maschine (I’m not a fan of the workflow). I bought it so do exactly what you showed. Cubase 12 is a game changer.

Thanks for this video! The "glitchy" behavior looks a problem in Maschine. On my Komplete Kontrol I've to setup the knobs to 14bit and to NRPN in the Komplete Kontrol editor. This didn't work with the Maschine endless encoders. The tip with the AI knob is great!

Bro your a genius

Looks like Steinberg have answered your call and added a horizontal fader type. On the left hand side, under the fader selector are two buttons which toggle between vertical or horizontal.

Much thanks Jeff and Nico. This is trully fantastic - no longer is my Maschine Mk3 collecting dust! I have made some small adjustments to suit my needs, and with your tips I was able to do that simply. I would like to map a button to open Izotope Tonal Balance Control which sits on my Master channel template, but I can't figure it out - if anyone has managed something like this then please let me know 🙂

Great video as always, learnt so much watching your videos. Is there a template for this, pretty new to cubase and maschine? Thanks!

Comprehensive review and Cubase brought it with that feature! I would assign Beat Designer to the “Step” button. Have you found a set fader to zero function in Cubase?

Hi Jeff, great Video! Any chance of getting an ableton push2 video? I saw you have made one.. I’m not getting there that easy. Thanks

Credit to you Guy's. I've spent many hours trying to get Machine working with Cubase....Midi setup perfectly now. 👍🏼 Plz do a video on how to setup Machine as a vst instrument with Cubase 12. While still able to use the Machine as midi with Cubase as you've just shown us... When I open machine as a vst, My maschine (All buttons are not working with the software but working with Cubase still)

Great Video! I am thinking of getting back into Maschine as I miss it. Sold my Mk2 a while ago meaning to get the Mk3 and never did. But I am also wanting something that easily be used with a DAW. Looking whether its worth it now to get into a Maschine Plus or the new MPC one plus for beat making.

Thank you for all the info man! Do you think it would be possible to make maschine plus a channel settings dedicated controller?

Great Video Jeff. For the NI M32 do i start with the Komplete Kontrol M Daw Midi or Komplete Kontrol M32 Midi driver?

Thanks for the great video! It really was super helpful! I've got a question for you... Do you have any idea of how one could map an actual key on the keyboard to a MIDI controller? It's super straight-forward for mapping key-commands and certain transport controls but I can't for the life of me, figure out how to map a key. I'd like to set the "Command" "Option" "shift" and "Control" Keys to buttons on my controller so I can use the "hold down" functions without always needing to reach for my keyboard. I've asked in the forums but no one seems to know how to do it. Thanks again for the awesome content!

ohhhh grate

great video!!!!!! I just made the settings on my mikro, the only thing I don't understand is at the level of the rotary knob (which is different from that of the mk3), how does jef do on the video to create 2 buttons when he only has one cc on editor control that allows it to go right or left??

hey first of thanks for the guide it gave great insight in what you can do with the maschina, second i was wondering. while in midi mode if you use the notes as toggle buttons does it keep playing a toggled note if you switch to another pad-page? and if you switch back to the first pad-page will the toggled note still be lit up as playing?

Great video as always bro! I have a question for ya, hope you can help me. I'm trying to use bassline generator inside maschine with the reason rack plugin, but i just can't figure out how to route the midi out signal of the player , to another sound nor group to receive that midi information to the vst i want. I'm only able to play vst´s from the same reason rack plugin, only reason instruments of course. Anyways, is there a way to do that in Maschine?? Thank you so much in advance, hope you're gettin better

Hi Jef, what a great video. So I am using Maschine 2 controller, and I am not getting the TOGGLE option you mention in ALL THE OTHER ONES for forward and rewind. Any ideas?

I'll wait patiently for the template lol

Great 👍👍 Thank you ; very helpful .🚦🚥🚥🚥🚥🚦🎚🎚🟩🟩🟩🟩 Andrew 👍

Great video, but I feel overwhelmed trying to get things to work together. I have a Roland (Fantom)Fa-06 which I have been using as my midi controller into Cubase 12. I also have two other synths, a Yamaha MM6, and a Korg m50 (which has great sounds!). I have a TCHelicon Voicelive 3 which I use for electric guitar and a Alexis SR18 drum machine. I had all my audio Physical outputs going to my Mackie Pro Mixer which inputs into my UR44c interface. Now I’m trying to add Maschine MK3. I want to be able to input from my Fa-06 and play my other synths through it using midi and use the Maschine as my main controller to switch back and forth to make beats, use the NI plugins, and quick recording and editing. I unplugged the usb of my Fa-06 and did the in and out of the fa-06 to Maschine. Now every note I play on the Fa-06 is also played on the Maschine…to whatever is loaded there. I know this is a routing midi issue, but I’m not sure how to get it all synced. Also, I’ve been scouring RU-vid and haven’t found a great videos about how to get around Maschine, physical connections, and how to load scripts into Cubase to get Cubase to recognize the scripts….sorry for the rant, but some feedback (help) would be great!

Thank you for this helpful Video ,Jef and maybe I can also give a little hint for you and other users here. You put some Buttons on a different channel and on high notes so they wont disturb your workflow. You can set a MIDI FILTER on that MIDI CHANNEL in the Cubase settings so it will not affect anything but the Midi Remote from Cubase. I hope this is helpful. Greetings :o)

Thank you Sir ! so can I use this for Maschine mikro mk3, Good advice peace.

Hi Jef, I was wondering if you have tried using Midi Remote with a Streamdeck or LoupeDeck. These streamer controllers make great DAW controllers. They both can send CC control change messages and currently work with the old Cubase generic remote, but I am not sure if the new Midi Remote would see them. BTW my Maschine and Fantom encoders are both jittery in Midi Remote.

Can you have a comprehensive control over a VST orchestra with that ? eg Iconica of some Spitfire. Maybe a dedicated video about that would be amazing !

Hey Jef, love your videos! I also like the stand that you have! What color stain is that? Thanks!

Wow! Much thanks Jeff and Nico. I have a Maschine MK3: the left screen is the same as yours and the right screen only shows information about control and event. Can you please tell me what I need to do to make the right screen display the same information as yours?

Hi, thx for video. Let me ask you, is there any video where I can see tutorial for uploading final project from MK3 to Cubase 10.5 with single trucks? Regards Vlad

Very cool indeed. What about mapping the pads to the keyboard and can you select scales in Cubase that translate to Maschine pads.

Thanks, great video! I did it exactly this way. I've added several "knobpages" to mine, so that I can also control EQs, send effects, etc. Unfortunately, I haven't found a solution to the problem with parameter jumps when using the machine plus knobs? Do you have a solution for this now? That would make me very happy!

Hi Jef, what's the link to the forum that Nico is at please?

Absolutely amazing video. Cubase and NI should both link to this on their pages. Essential for all Mashine owners. One question: Did your or Nico ever figure out how to use the shift as a modifier to double up the functionality of any of the buttons?

Great Job! :-) Hope your health is ok.

Thanks for a great video! However I can't get my Maschine MK3 to work at all in Cubase 12.0.70 Pro. It seems to have to do with the MIDI ports. I created my own surface and set both in and out to "Maschine MK3 Ctrl MIDI" and assign e.g. the rotary knobs then it works. However in your script the input is set to "Maschine MK3 EXT MIDI". I can't find a way to change this....can it be done? Thanks!

Video idea for you Jeff. Cubase midi remote, incl custom macros and using an iPad with TouchOSC to trigger the macros.

Another thing that's good to map - though I guess you don't use it - is step note input. Having to keep clicking on the keyboard to move back and forth and change note length makes it a pain to use with just a basic midi keyboard. But if you have extra buttons you can map, it's almost as good as using maschine itself.

Hey @Jef Gibbons have you and your team made any Cubase12 templates yet for Maschine Studio?

Man, what I'd give to have someone convert one of these templates to MK1. I should probably just let it go at this point but it's hard to let go of older gear when it still works.

The "glitch" you noticed on turning knobs could be fixed by changing the Channels or changing 'Relative' to 'Absolute'. On my Arturia Mk2 it's solved by changing Channel to Keyboard mode in Control Center.

Hi Jef. I may have missed it but what is the equivalent for note repeat? My old Akai mpd 226 was automatically set to be able to do note repeat for 8ths, 16ths, 32nds, and triplets but I'm not sure how to do that with maschine and I didn't see that in your video (unless I missed it.) Please help, thank you!

do you know if its possible to map out like this on UA LUNA also, how do now what midi cc to use for the faders?

it's possible to asing the komplete kontrol vst into the MK3 like i have on the komplete kontrol 66?

What I missed from your video is the drag and drop audio and midi to your DAW. Maschine V2.17 is asking to adjust the audio to the DAW Tempo.

Hello. Something I haven't understood is if Midi remote is going to be able to talk back to the controller to report the actual position of some knob in the VSTi so the rotary encoder doesn't make the parameter to jump as soon as you touch it?

Hi, is a similar thing possible with the Mikro mk3? Obviously more limited but still possible?

What a great video, thank you very much! Is there a way to do something similar with Ableton Live?