PreSonus StudioLive CS18AI Walk-Through

Rick Naqvi gives a detailed walk-through of the StudioLive CS18AI Ethernet/AVB Control Surface for StudioLive RM mixers and Studio One!
For more on the StudioLive CS18AI, click here: www.presonus.com/products/Stud...

[@mlc_fab]

This product should never have been discontinued.

[@ThisIsVersatile]

AGREED!!!

[@sammyqube2986]

Agreed!!!

[@newellslab]

and they should have done a 24 fader channel version with more I/O built in

[@patrickrandall6282]

Just getting acquainted with RM32/CS and so far loving it - haven't gone live with it yet, some more to learn - impressive bang for the buck

[@bradimpact9930]

Fantastic! Can't wait to use it with S1v3 !!!

[@drummerboy100jh]

Thanks so much Rick great overview just wish I could read the Scribble strips

[@67Stu]

Thanks for the great video Rick! Still bit much for me, but you helped clarify many things which will help if I ever decide to add one of these to my setup. Stu

[@tommykib]

Super presentation!

[@orvillejoseph7201]

great update

[@fedemastronardi9107]

Awesome video!! Thanks a lot!!

[@spiderwayne]

It's been over a year now... has this been upgraded to work with other daws like Logic or Protools yet?

[@theonecalledvino8165]

You guys are almost there... An automated control surface console that would rival Protools Control 24 for us Studio One users... I'm ready to retire my Mackie console.

[@SpacehotelMusic]

This. Control 24 size, layout and look but for Studio One (and a lot cheaper) would finally make S1 the goto for a lot more studios (Leave the pre-amps out though)

[@sirjaz1]

Very awesome board.It is was i was waiting for.I'll wait for the CS24AI ;) jejejejeje

[@GlynH1960]

Rick, I notice on multiple occasions you have to poke the touchscreen more than once to invoke the function you are trying to select. This video was uploaded 9 months ago so I was wondering whether there may have been any improvements to the sensitivity of the touchscreen in either software or hardware upgrades? One thing that would frustrate me is pressing more than once to select a function! Thanks.

[@390052Knight]

Where is the DSP taking place? Is it happening in the mixer or on the computer?

[@diogoalmeidavisuals]

I need one of these so bad

[@tvsognefjord]

Now-when will this be available for Cubase too? It's been back and forth with that the unit will have support for other DAW, but WHEN will it happen???

[@klevestedt]

This Consol is great. Even if i sometimes miss a few more inputs and. feel sad that it´s not the round cat 5. So i always ned an adapter..

[@BOOMvHEADSHOTv]

when on quick recall when you choose a different scene does it save the previous one or nah?

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

and you need to up date it to Thunder bolt 3 - USB-C ?

[@Charleslty]

I am interested to know more about routing in CS18AI with RM mixer~

[@BOOMvHEADSHOTv]

I like what I see and hear but I was wondering if there would be a way to send individual channels to a group without ever touching the touchscreen. kinda like a sends on fader type deal...

[@tomasmontanaro7546]

Could I control other DAWs like pro tools with the DAW layer??

[@LeoRdrigues]

Good morning , I have a studio CS18 live there , I'm having trouble activating the fader , so I can control hair beam cable , and I can not turn the paragraph wi -fi function control hair macbook or iphone and ipad , Can you help me ? you give suport

[@justinejacob4007]

hi I've been using CS 18 AI controller since last year and i have a problem when booting up. after use and unplug for an our when you turn on it again all faders will move automatically up and down for several times and then frezze though its stablish connection in my RM mixer you can load scene, but no audio output. what I did is every time I use it, i always load the latest firmware and then it gets normal. Im just wondering if this cs 18 has some kind of c mos battery? what shall i do? thank you!

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

Dose This Support Cubase Yet ???

[@IntheDAW]

I own a Ai studiolive. kinda wonder if this can control all of its functions yet. I know the new control software has been updated

[@joemcgarrity8372]

Hi! Two questions: Is this unit RM16/RM32 exclusive or can it be used with other Presonus hardware? Also, can it function as a control surface in a Studio One mix session with non-presonus hardware? Thank you

[@FreqBoutique]

Will we get a more in depth video on Studio One Midi Control?

[@BOOMvHEADSHOTv]

also will the geq be able to be on fades?

[@phillyphill11]

Anyway to route the playback audio coming from a mac off of channels 1 and 2 to 31 and 32 or 33 and 34?

[@jaycairo5160]

ok not bad so far.... awaiting to see how the stock vst/3rd party vst works before I make my decision.

[@CarlosLozano2008]

I work on sound at my church and we use the RM 32 with a 16 channel snake. We also use the RCA input to play music from an iPod and videos from time to time. How would you control the RCA input from the CS18 if I use the RM 32 as a stage Box?

[@TheFruitMugger]

Assign the tape in to a fader

[@NicoFlowProductions925]

Can this mixer integrate with Pro Tools 10 using a Mac?

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

Dose This Support Cubase Yet i Am Ready to Buy it BUT I ONLY USE CUBASE Thanks

[@robinghoshmusic]

Looks great. Will PreSonus offer control over different DAW's like Pro Tools and Logic? A lot of people would buy this in an instant if it could control more than just Studio One.

[@presonus]

+Robin Ghosh Yes, eventually. The CS18AI controls Studio One 3 for now but we will be adding support for more DAWs in the future!

[@FUSIONGRUPERAOFICIAL]

+PreSonus Audio Electronics In te furure? pleas give an idea When?, Cause im looking for something like this but i want to control my protools and use all processors from Presonus linked to PT DAW tnks

[@presonus]

+Luis Gonzalez LGStudio Sorry, no timeline on that just yet.

[@micsotonbrum]

+PreSonus Audio Electronics If this worked with Econ or HUI for Pro Tools it would be awesome!

[@Gramps99]

Answer is no so far the cs18ai is discontinued without mcu and Hui support. Bad enough the rm mixers don't have midi support. I wish they would have completed this project. I understand the brick wall with avb. But at least give mcu Hui support and we would not be as disappointed.

[@brianlegrand826]

Hello, Brian here. Our church has purchased a new CS18Al and I am somewhat new to Audio Mixing. Do you have any primers to get me get me started so I can come up to speed? I have used much older boards and understand the basics, also I have an Electronics Degree so I have a general knowledge. I really would like to become familiar with Audio Mixing and use the CS18Al. Thank You For any help you can offer!!

[@musicorey]

is the presonus 24 better than this one if so why ?

[@ConfidenZeTheHumanTorch]

Does it work with protools??

[@VoyageOne1]

I had a 1608 in 2011 that one day froze and stopped booting up - NOT HAPPY!!. I shall be taking my savings and dropping it on an X32 Compact.

[@djcrazygatl]

Let me know when you add support for other DAWs and the I'll buy it. Do make sure to add support for FL studio and Adobe Audition thanks.

[@IIMANIXII]

FL.. I came from FL to S1 ..Do it bruv .. you wont regret it ...Much better

[@confidenzerodriguez7766]

does this work on protools????

[@microtease]

Audio interface setup???

[@alexgogoase]

Why didn't Presonus add all the CS18AI features to all the new AI mixers? like the group mixes...

[@DJCrossBlade04]

I'm looking into purchasing one and I want to use this and hook it up with ableton. would I have to midi program and functions or would all the functions In this video will work without midi programing

[@presonus]

+DJCrossBlade At this time the CS18AI is intended for use with Studio One. We will be releasing support for other DAWs in the future.

[@angeloceo104]

+PreSonus Audio Electronics i already have the cs18 and my problem with it is that when open studio one 3 professional it takes time to send signal to the mixer sometime i have to shut down studio one 3 and reopen it. i also want to know how can i use it with protools cause I'm working on couple songs protools ?

[@MASS_Studios]

Why not CS26AI?

[@DH4Hobbies]

When will this come out in a full 32 channel version. No layers. And why is the mixer wobbling when you push a button?

[@presonus]

+DH4Hobbies Sorry, we can't tip our hand regarding future product releases... but we can tighten the screws on that wobbly table.

[@DH4Hobbies]

PreSonus Audio Electronics That means your hiding something....ahem! Spit it out, we all wanna know

[@parirakaramwanich1123]

How to Copy Mix (Main) to Aux1 (Monitor) on PreSonus CS18AI ?

[@ConfidenZeTheHumanTorch]

This unit looks dope why arent they atleast giving updates n support smfh

[@youmilkpack]

Why was this unit discontinued? I feel totally ripped of and not even an update to the firmware? What kind of company are you?

[@DoctorMcFarlandStudios]

I assume because the Series III boards were released

[@bricekankuende4654]

pleas give us a faderport 24 and 32

[@barragan_music]

Gotta love the bass player who would totally show up after a wreck, if only his car would start!...

[@TheEternalDreamers]

Can you play from studio one when only connected via Ethernet to the cs18 and not connected physically to the rm32?

[@reasonhb]

y

[@TheEternalDreamers]

Mr. Self Destruct cause I'm using it for theater and want to play sound effects from FOH and mix live vocals

[@FreqBoutique]

I know the Marketing Department wouldn't answer this next question, not just after this Release Video but I have to ask anyway.... Will us faithful Presonus users get a CS-Faderport? Xmas is right around the corner ;-)

[@JohnWEntertain]

This would make me feel more comfortable playing tracks with bands. If a band has something that is giving me troubles in the backing tracks. Hit "DAW" and turn it down, or re eq things. #gamechanger

[@angeloceo104]

i'm planning to buy it but first. Can it use with logic and protools ?

[@gear4musicguitars]

+Dangelot Muzeau You can but it does integrate better with PreSonus' Studio One software for full control over this particular digital mixing desk. Hope this helps. Kind regards, Gear4music.

[@angeloceo104]

+Gear4music does it come with the software ?

[@presonus]

+Dangelot Muzeau No, Studio One is not included with the CS18AI. It currently supports Studio One-in fact, we have a live webcast on the matter today. www.presonus.com/videos/presonuslive We will be adding support for other DAWs in the future. :)

[@angeloceo104]

when is it coming out ? I already paid for it at guitar center in Miami. It was supposed to coming out already on the 9?25?15 what's going on ?

[@angeloceo104]

+Gear4music i'm a logic user do you i can use it with logic too ? if yes ! how please ??? but i'm planing to have protools in the next couple weeks and studio one.

[@Charityforkc]

This is what attracted me to 24-4-2 thinking it can do it but so disappointed that it doesn't, please Presonus what can i do to trade in this stuff with studiolive 2442,to enable me upgrade to studio one 3 pro, i need your help, please can i trade in 2442 with this model, thanks Please

[@presonus]

+Anthony Junior Ikenwa Sorry Anthony, we don't offer a trade-in program-but your local dealer might!

[@IIMANIXII]

Make a Daw controller for Studio one 3 ... like the SSL Nucleus but not so pricey ... faderports good but i want something bigger.. 16 faders bankable .... and so on ... I just want it for mixdowns is all lol :)

[@youmilkpack]

+dj manix that is what the cs18ai is

[@IIMANIXII]

is it now ... So this will work just like the mackie desks, (Mackie Control Universal Pro) and control studio one fully .. Nearly got a desk once only to find it was for live sound...

[@Maurice833]

I have a 16.4.2 and got problems 2 years ago. Now as of today I can only control the 16.4.2 via an ipad. Contacted support couple of times but didn't get help except sending the unit in, but i have to pay for the replacement of all encoders. Guess thats the risk of being a early adaptor and i'm having a lot of presonus gear. Now i saved money and thinking going the allen & heath way. Thanks presonus....

[@JaminatoRRR]

I was almost about to buy it, but it wobbles a lot.

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

Hurry up and Support Cubase and i Will Buy 1 or 2 of them but i Mite Have to Go With a Behringer X32 i Need to Buy a Studio Console in one Month

[@CurserTV]

Can I use it with logic

[@TripleBProduktionz]

Got buy studio one, what are you waiting on? Lol

[@CurserTV]

Triple B Produktionz I had studio one. But I think logic works better for film scoring

[@TripleBProduktionz]

CurserTV ahh... that's a different kind of beast you talking about.. fair enough.

[@jacobearly8793]

so funny the console is wobbling.

[@SpacehotelMusic]

I'd say it was more 'annoying' than funny. Why people can't mount things firmly before doing videos is beyond me. I'd be annoyed after just 2 button presses with that thing wobbling like that.

[@nosay2930]

I bought one of these. It failed to update the firmware with the correct type of USB drive. So, I tried the "update via network" option. Duh.... Not yet implemented. Working on update..working on update...... get it right before you ship! WE ARE NOT YOUR BETA TESTERS. Sorry guys, this product isn't finished but they are still shipping it.

[@presonus]

+No Say Sorry you had this experience, please contact our tech support team for help. Thanks! support.presonus.com/home

[@nosay2930]

I sent it back and replaced it with the Allen and Heath.

[@JOSEORLANDOBRIZZI]

ADMIRABLE,?,SORPRENDIDO,UNA DEMOSTRACION DE UN EQUIPO,SEGUN ENTIENDO DE SONIDOS, Y ESPERABA OIR ALGUNO ,PERO INAUDITO,NO SE QUE EXPLICA ESTE SEÑOR,NI ME IMPORTA MUCHO ,PERO NO OIR NINGUN SONIDO ME PARECE LAMENTABLE.-JOSE.

[@joelarturoperezestrada8935]

no se trataba de demostrar sonidos, sino de una explicación general de las funciones del aparato, en otros vídeos hay demostraciones del fat channel en el que seguro habrá sonido

[@AudioReplica2023]

camera change!!! jaja

[@spierlejewski]

Looks laggy as f*ck..

[@AstonThaRat]

WRONG WRONG WRONG!!! There's NO OTHER console in the same price point that has touch sensitive faders??? Sorry but the M-Audio Projectmix I/O has them and for waaaaaaaaay lower price. Not to mention they've had it for many years.

[@QuicksilverSG]

As a StudioLive AI console user, this is a travesty. If I'd wanted a Behringer X32 I would've bought that in the first place.

[@cheenaxe]

such a waste of time