Cubase 12's AMAZING new MIDI integration!

In this video I take a look at some of the new super power midi integration features in the new Cubase 12 update. -- Watch live at / hybridtwo

[@theaaronicorchestra4387]

I was literally trying to find easy ways to map different controls to my keyboard knobs for a project a few months ago. I'm so excited to dive into this!

[@nataliem4434]

Really cool seeing how to use these new features! Thanks Daniel!

[@pierbover]

AFAIK no other DAW has this. It's pretty amazing Cubase was first and not Live or Bitwig that have been doing the auto-mapping to macros for years.

[@WarrenPostma]

Just about every DAW has this. Bitwig is probably the best though. About the only way this cubase thing is better than bitwig is that this has more "WYSIWYG" GUI for doing the mappings. Using the generic controller systems from DrivenByMoss, you can do basically everything he's showing. Cubase 11 actually DID have this capability but you had to learn to code.

[@guvhvhcfhfyc3358]

IKR, that's why I'm totally using $600 Cubase, and definitely not $60 Reaper, cause I have to get new features first... Even when I have to wait several years for them.

[@JamesButcher]

That Noises plugins sounds so good for what it does

[@DJLA]

I know right! I love that thing. Have made so many texture beds and drones with it that are all over my scores now!

[@GregIllidge]

managed to get my fader cc's on my nano working again after following this vid, thanks DJ!

[@Gauddus]

I hope they wil implement this for hardware synths and connect all midi to an interface.

[@leobrennauer]

I like that they made the functions more user-friendly and thank you Daniel, for your video! Nevertheless, I agree with many others, that for such an anticipated update, it was rather disappointing. I hoped for Cubase to fix the problems with expression maps, integrating more functions to go between Cubase and Dorico (as Dorico did a huge step towards Cubase with their last update) and many other features that are simply just missing: Multifreeze, open VST when selecting a track, soloing track by selecting parts, dragging a midi to audiotrack automatically renders and creates audio, Fix cycle recording, copy single automation points, etc. Don't get me wrong, I'm not hating, just a bit disappointed.

[@bybars3350]

My Akai Mpk261 transformed to another thing with remote midi. 64 assignable buttons with part of the drum pads and 24 channel mixer with fader part. I think Steinberg did wonderful thing.

[@HammyHavoc]

Currently a KKMK2 user, not particularly enamoured with it versus older Yamaha and Korg keybeds, so exploring other options. You're a Kontakt user, but not a KKMK2 user-interesting to see! Is there any conscious reasoning behind that, or simply a case of "works for me"? Noticed JXL and Guy Michelmore are on KKMK2 (88 key models no less, but I don't like the action), clearly tastes vary considerably. Mulling an FVDE if I can't find an all-in-one controller with a nice keybed and decent faders. Just puzzled on what keybed to go for. Any thoughts if you were to start over in 2022 in terms of controllers?

[@ComposerChronos]

Hey Dan, as someone that aspires to be a game composer, I've been using FL Studio 20 for around 5 years, do you think it's worth transitioning to Cubase 12? I'm having mixed thoughts because I really love some of the features like the sample start. I really love your channel and you've helped me improved so much. Love ya dude

[@DJLA]

After working on MGSV I realised I had to move away from Ableton Live, mostly because it lacked a few MIDI features and a 5.1 output that I needed for the projects I was working on. I then started looking at how each DAW was focusing when putting out Updates. Live was more focused on loop triggering devices and new remix like features, which had no use for me. Cubase however was adding new features for scoring to video and some really intuitive midi functions. So I came to the conclusion that if this is the kind of music I want to do, I should probably learn a DAW that focuses some of its effort catering to my specific compositional needs. It sucks in the short term, but now I am very profeciant with Cubase and can do more with it writing scores than I could with Live. Zero regrets.

[@ComposerChronos]

@@DJLA appreciate the response, will definitely look into it, which version would you recommend?

[@DJLA]

@@ComposerChronos Cubase 12 is a great place to jump in for sure! They ditched the need for a Dongle with this version so that opens it up to a lot more people! particularly those who like to work from laptops :)

[@WarrenPostma]

@@DJLA The biggest problem with Cubase 11 for me is stability. Cubase 12 has not brought the much wanted and long awaited new model for isolated plugin hosting, so it is not as stable, and can't be as stable as something like Bitwig. I'll probalby mozy back to Cubase if they fix that problem.

[@l.d.williams7880]

I started out using FL studio9 all the way to 20.. then switched the Cubase 10.5, & felt it was so much better (for film & TV composition).. now using Cubase 12, & I don’t miss FL studio one bit

[@kevinsutherland9756]

This is frickin awesome!!! thanks!

[@pedromanuelmorenolara745]

Es Vd. un genio. Muchas gracias por su tutorial.

[@gabrield.cstoica1832]

Thanks Daniel for this information,is great for my.

[@kurttomlinsoncompositions1067]

cubase 11 has been so unstable for me after using Reaper for so long. Hard to troubleshoot, but it crashes so much

[@Tech_Planet]

I still use Reaper for it's stability. It sometimes glitches though, Omnisphere acts weird in it for some reason

[@AmiliaCaraMia]

Same issue here. Been using reaper for the past 7 months and it's been solid.

[@DD-sw1dd]

Looks like Cubase is picking up the tiny fluctuations of the signals coming from the controller. Every device does this. No controller sits at an exact value no matter the resolution. At some point, when you go down enough decimal places, there are fluctuations like what you see with the faders. Seems like Cubase just needs a hysteris sensitivity setting that you can set per controller.

[@LAURENTIU9900]

Awesome

[@LAURENTIU9900]

Thankyou

[@SoniclayersMusic]

I am wondering if the midi glitchiness on the Audio Imperia controller is because you have it setup as both the midi input and the midi output? If so, maybe choose none for the midi output within Cubase so it doesn't create a feedback noise loop.

[@SpoonLegend]

Hey did you make that revelations part in AC Legions yourself?

[@aria250mm]

Anyone who updated: How has the stability been so far for 12 compared to 11, etc? Also that AI mouse looks really cool!

[@leobrennauer]

Working on different projects each with hundreds of tracks; a view of them were started in Cubase 11, a view in Cubase 12. No problems thus far.

[@aria250mm]

@@leobrennauer ty for letting me know! Might now update sooner rather than waiting since I am about to be in between projects.

[@leobrennauer]

@@aria250mm I always switch even if I'm in a project :D No risk no fun.

[@rogeriosobreira2597]

Hi guys! For me it's going a little bit weird. Having a lot of cpu overload and having difficulties to record audio. There's also a thread on steinberg forum regarding this issue. I would advice to wait just for a hot fix update...

[@leobrennauer]

@@rogeriosobreira2597 Windows/mac? And which CPU and which piece of analog/digital converter are you using? I would not just globally advise to use/not use a new piece of software. It's down to sooo many facts if people are experiencing bugs. And as I said, I'm working almost 10 hours a day with big sessions and I got no problems thus far.

[@Notmehimorthem]

The MIDI remote Editor does not work on all keyboards. I can't get it to work on My Arturia KeyLab Mk II. I have a bank of three faders too and although I can create a remote, I can't get MIDI learn working in Omnisphere - not sure where the issue is. There is no way within the Editor to assign MIDI only control functions (e.g. transport buttons faders etc)

[@Gauddus]

Have you tried quick control yet?

[@Banquet...]

So does the midi integration mean, with something like a Nono Control, you can control 2 things at once? (one with each hand) That would be cool and something you couldn't do with a mouse

[@keyptown]

Hi! Did you manage to work "value to mouse pointer at lock state"? Cause it don't work for me. I assumed that it should work for plugins in locked state, but it do nothing. Any thoughts?

[@patrykkowalski1762]

Hello, is there also the same limited SpectraLayers in cubase 12 as in the cubase 11 version or is there SpectraLayers more extensive in cubase 12?

[@paulperold640]

The midi remote does not work with my M Audio AXIOM 61 controller ive tried everything and it DOES NOT WORK

[@Banquet...]

@6:35 have you tried an expression pedal?

[@montazownianr1]

They still are behind Studio One, we had it long time ago.

[@DJLA]

Yeah but I don't use Studio One so that's kind of irrelevant to me. I just love being able to combine the logic editor with all of these midi devices that having been collecting dust. Also being able to manually set up your device in the custom manner I showed (to the point you can mix midi CC and controller data) is so powerful when combined with everything else Cubase offers.

[@Todzuum]

How do you keep your old template from 11 when you upgrade to 12?

[@DJLA]

It was just there, also I set up and save my own templates so those are loaded just like projects. But if you mean things like colours and key commands, that just came across when updating.

[@leobrennauer]

In Windows you just go to your AppData folder and copy all the settings/files from the Cubase 11 to the Cubase 12 folder (delete the files in the Cubase 12 folder first and make shure, the program is not running). For me this seems to work best over the last years, as I'm constantly switching between my PC and Laptop. I think something similar exists in Mac, just don't know the name.

[@golgoth787]

Hi, it worked directly for me, but unfortunatly, in Kontak, instruments are not loaded. I still don't understand why. For every older project I have to use Cubase 11. And my orchestral templates are f***ed !

[@Todzuum]

It transferred to 12 smoothly thank god. I had updated 9 to 11 and it was gone and I didn’t know about the copy over just yet.

[@CjPusha2000]

Hey, guys! Could you suggest, what NI Kontakt libraries for epic drums & percussion does Daniel use? Because I can't "catch" them during Daniel's stream. I really want to find powerful epic drums, maybe, you use some kind of them. I will be grateful if you write me names of these libraries.

[@guvhvhcfhfyc3358]

Spitfire Originals Epic Percussion. Metropolis Ark 1 [Instruments] Kopernikus Percussion. Damage Action Strikes Albion One

[@YungstarProd]

Adding in Audio Imperia’s Cerberus, and Heavyocity’s Damage 2.

[@guvhvhcfhfyc3358]

@@YungstarProd Yeah completely forgot about AI. Either version of Nucleus is fantastic!

[@Strafuzz]

Now we just need macro QCs and more than 8

[@DJLA]

Actually that is a good point. Although I can’t say I ever use more than 8 controls on a UI at any given time I could see how having as many as you want could allow you to map an entire soft synth to a controller!

[@Jellybeantiger]

Reaper blows Cubase away with midi especially takes.Reaper is so easy to select different takes where Cubase is a nightmare. I put Cubase Pro 12 in stacked mode and it's supposed to mute optther takes except the last take but this did not happen for me. Also when soloing a take lane,the take would not make any sound. Reaper does this SOOOO much better. Cubase is really starting to piss me off with it's functions that need a thorough reads of the manual to half understand.

[@darrenmcintosh8471]

to hell with keeping up with the jones my cubase 5 does me fine

[@guvhvhcfhfyc3358]

For what? Archaeological study? Just get Reaper if you're that cheap.

[@guvhvhcfhfyc3358]

This is just stuff Reaper could already do. Why aren't more composers/producers using Reaper?

[@YungstarProd]

Cubase Stock plugins are arguably the best in the market. MIDI editing is hard to beat. For Reaper, you still need a lot of 3rd Party software to compose well for.

[@guvhvhcfhfyc3358]

@@YungstarProd What are you on about? Reaper has plenty of stock effects, and tons more available for free, all in one pack. I'd put Reaper's fx against Cubase' old bloated fossil fx any day, I have better things to do with my CPU power thank you.

[@guvhvhcfhfyc3358]

With Reaper JS midi effects, I'm able to do pretty much anything I want to midi, in real time. I also don't have to save my work every 5 minutes, because Reaper does not crash.

[@citygent101]

I find cubase 12 a very underwhelming update.

[@DJLA]

Hey thats your call mate. Personally for me, all this logical editor and midi integration as given me so much more flexibility and control over how I am manipulating the actual music I am writing that I consider this update one of the more significant workflow improvements for a while. Swings and roundabouts tho.