A system so much more than the sum of it parts
Designed especially for Cubase by Steinberg and Yamaha, and precision-manufactured by Yamaha to the most exacting standards, the MR816 CSX, MR816 X Advanced Integration DSP Studio and the CC121 Advanced Integration Controller combined with Cubase 5 provide an all-round system solution of unparalleled flexibility and power.
MR816 CSX and MR816 X Advanced Integration DSP Studio
With the MR816 CSX/X FireWire interfaces and Cubase Studio 5 you will experience a new level of integration that is in terms of ease-of-use way ahead of the competition and demonstrates how the control of hardware can be seamlessly integrated into a DAW.
- True Integrated Monitoring
- Complete Cubase user interface integration throughout
- DSP Power for Cubase
- Quick Connect and Integration
Find out more about the MR816 CSX and MR816 X Advanced Integration DSP Studio.
CC121 Advanced Integration Controller
Steinberg’s CC121 Advanced Integration Controller is a remote control device that was specifically designed for production environments using Cubase. CC121 provides totally integrated tactile control of all parameters within Cubase, with a unique design architecture that keeps you 100% focused on your Cubase project.
- Full precision control with the revolutionary AI Knob: controls any Cubase program parameter and any Cubase integrated FX and VSTi setting
- Dedicated Cubase controls for the most important functions including a 100mm touch-sensitive motorized fader
- Full Cubase EQ section in hardware including Q-factor, Frequency and Gain as well as EQ Type selector switch and Bypass button
Find out more about the CC121 Advanced Integration Controller.
Excellent support of Yamaha hardware
Cubase Studio 5 offers seamless integration of selected Yamaha hardware such as keyboards, synthesizers and mixers.
Yamaha MOTIF-RACK XS / MOTIF XS6/7/8
The Yamaha MOTIF XS is automatically detected and configured if connected via IEE 1394 and immediately ready to use as an external VST3 instrument, including all the corresponding audio and MIDI channels directly in the Cubase environment!
Any voices and multi data from the MOTIF XS can be saved and loaded directly to and from Cubase MediaBay. Search, find, preview, load and play all MOTIF Voices with the content focused tools in the MediaBay*.
* Requires MOTIF XS VST3 Editor available from the Yamaha support pages
Yamaha KX25/KX49/KX61/KX8 USB keyboard
The support for the KX series includes direct control of the Cubase Track Quick Controls. This way the most important parameters of any Cubase track, are always present on the KX hardware knobs. It’s also possible to very quickly browse through the MediaBay remotely and select a sound by just clicking a button on your KX keyboard!
n-series Digital Mixing Studio (n12 and n8)
AI functions of the n-series include Cubase transport control, Dry/Wet monitoring with or without VST effect plug-ins, automatic setup with Cubase including driver, remote settings, I/O configuration, automatic Recording Setup for multi-channel recording, Work modes for flexible switching of routing within Cubase.
Integration of third-party studio hardware
Audio interfaces
Cubase Studio 5 runs on nearly every audio interface available on the market, including all ASIO- and CoreAudio-compatible audio hardware, ready for immediate use. Interfaces are available in every price class and with the most diverse analog and digital I/O options, Cubase Studio 5 allows you to configure the setup that meets your individual needs and best suits your working environment.
MIDI device panels
MIDI device maps/panels afford direct access to external MIDI hardware via freely definable graphical knobs. Pre-programmed panels are available for many devices and can be imported directly. Using an editor offering an extensive tool set, you can create individual control panels — even in the Track Inspector and the mixer channel strip.
Remote controller
Cubase Studio 5 supports numerous external hardware controllers that let you control the VST Mixer remotely. Many reputable vendors’ controllers are supported directly, and you can opt to use these if you wish. Alternatively, you can set up any other MIDI device equipped with the appropriate knobs as a generic controller and use it to operate the Mixer and adjust the parameters of VST instruments and effect plug-ins.
Track Quick Controls
This set of eight user-definable real-time controllers gives ultra-fast access to any parameter available on the current track. The Track Quick Controls develop their full potential when used in combination with a remote controller. Setup is easy thanks to a handy MIDI learn function. Once assigned, remote control knobs or fader functions will follow the track selection.
