Steinberg CMC Series

The CMC controllers are equipped with a combination of control elements that provide tactile control over certain Cubase functions. Each unit can be used separately or hooked up together with the included joint plate.

The CMC-CH channel controller houses 16 illuminated rubber push-buttons, one rotary encoder and a touch fader. The multi-colored buttons provide access to VST instrument settings, solo and mute tracks, bypass EQs, sends and inserts and channel freeze. Eight of the 16 buttons can also be assigned to a second function. The Channel Select button browses through the Cubase mixer, while the rotary encoder is used for panning. The LED-based touch fader controls the volume level while displaying the fader position.

The CMC-FD fader controller features four touch faders with LED-based metering and solo/mute function. The touch faders offer simultaneous control over four channels in Cubase. With the Channel Select and Bank Select buttons, users can jump to individual channels or select entire channel groups in the Cubase mixer. Up to four FD units can be combined together for 16-channel control.

The CMC-QC quick controller features 13 illuminated buttons and eight rotary encoders in three different modes: EQ, Quick Control and MIDI. In EQ mode, the rotary encoders reflect the channel EQ controls in Cubase, while the QC mode maps Quick Control capability onto the encoders for controlling effects and other parameters. The MIDI mode turns the unit into a freely configurable MIDI controller. Eight of the 13 push-buttons can be assigned to random Cubase functions. The included CMC-QC editor allows users to adjust MIDI control change parameters through the computer.

The CMC-PD pad controller features 16 responsive backlit pads and one rotary encoder. The pads change their background color according to the pressure exerted. Depressing the pads triggers MIDI notes or selects volume response curves. In 4-Velocity mode, the pads are used for step recording. The rotary encoder browses sounds and presets in Cubase. The included PD editor software is used to assign MIDI notes to each pad.

The CMC-TP transport controller houses 17 buttons and a touch slider. The slider allows users to jog or shuttle through the project, tap in the tempo, scroll, zoom and browse. All major transport functions, including play, stop, record, cycle, fast forward and rewind, are controlled via the CMC-TP. Other buttons are used, for example, to insert markers, set the locator range or insert new tracks. The top four buttons can each be assigned to a second function.

The CMC-AI controller highlights Steinberg’s universal AI Knob, together with its ten function buttons. The AI Knob allows users to control any control element in Cubase by moving the mouse cursor over it. In Volume mode, the AI Knob turns into a master volume control whereas in Jog mode, the AI Knob is used to jog through the project. The AI Knob also doubles as a browse button to search and select presets. The four function buttons can be assigned to further control parameters.

CMC accessories comprise the CMC Studio Frame 4 and the CMC CC121 Extension Frame. The CMC Studio Frame 4 is a durable construction for housing up to four CMC units. The CMC CC121 Extension Frame can hold up to two CMC units and one CC121 controller.

Features:

• Six controllers designed to take control of dedicated Cubase areas
• Modular system: combine multiple units to form a Cubase control station; joint plate included for connection
• Mirrored Cubase functionality
• Complementing the CC121 Advanced Integration controller
• Small enough to fit in your pocket, on a master keyboard or wherever desired
• USB-powered
• Cross-platform compatible with Mac OS X and Windows
• Cubase AI download version included to start recording your music

Availability & Pricing

The CMC controllers and accessories are available through the Steinberg Online Shop in October. Shipping of the CMC controllers and accessories to dealers in Europe begins in October; however, the exact time of availability at certified Steinberg dealers is subject to regional variations.

The suggested retail price for the CMC-CH, CMC-TP, CMC-QC, CMC-PD and CMC-AI is EUR 159 each, including German VAT. The CMC-FD is EUR 199 including German VAT. In the United Kingdom, the suggested retail price for the CMC-CH, CMC-TP, CMC-QC, CMC-PD and CMC-AI is GBP 135 including VAT. The CMC-FD is GBP 169 including British VAT.

The suggested retail price for the CMC Studio Frame 4 is EUR 129, including German VAT. In the United Kingdom, the suggested retail price for the CMC Studio Frame 4 is GBP 109 including VAT.

The suggested retail price for the CMC CC121 Extension Frame is EUR 149, including German VAT. In the United Kingdom, the suggested retail price for the CMC CC121 Extension Frame is GBP 126 including VAT.