I want to run program changes over a remote controller. In the Inspector under output routing
You can set the bank selector and program selector.
How to set this up remote. It is very inconvenient to do this with a mouse.
While you can link a lot of remote to a VST Instrument and other parameters like EQ and such. I did that with out any problems.
A simple program change to an external sound module I can’t figure out how this works.
So with a remote controller like a Akai MIDIMIX or other device
You are using a controller keyboard? If so, record on a MIDI track and send the program change from the controller. Cubase will record it and when you play it back, it’ll send the message along with the rest of the data on the track.
Thanks for thinking along.
Coincidentally, I was thinking that too. Most controllers send CC messages. But coincidentally, I still have a Roland A -33 as a master keyboard. Important for me is the bank switch, which is different from a program change. The best thing was that if I can choose the sounds remotely on a rotary knob. I use the legendary Roland JV - 1080, with which you can make a complete production in my opinion. Nowadays, almost everyone uses VST plugins. But I think the sounds of the real hardware-moderate Roland JV - 1080 are much better. As a sampler, the free VST TX16Wx is very good. Almost the same concept as hardware samplers. If anyone has any other ideas, please let me know.
Are you aware that Roland offers the JV1080 as plugin? As far as I can hear (I once had the hardware), the plugin does not sound different from the (then already digital) hardware in any significant way.
https://www.roland.com/de/products/rc_jv-1080/
That said, I also think that many modern VSTs offer MUCH better sound quality than the old JV1080 ever can - although it was extremely well programmed compared to alternatives of that time.
I had several hardware rack modules which I loved the sound and qwerkiness of. But using them in a DAW required extra steps. Then I discovered that people were looking for the hardware and the value of those pieces was up significantly. So I sold them and bought more VST stuff. It has simplified my life!
And, apparently, lots of software companies are experiencing a drop-off in sales and are offering things at serious discounts now. Arturia has really good software versions of some of the greatest pieces including the CMI and Synclavier - Arturia.
I have also had VST machines, also a JV 1080
I thought the hardware sounded better. I also find it inconvenient that you have to take a subscription. Personally, I prefer the hardware variants, even if it means a different work flow. But that is personal for everyone.
Did you ever had a chance hear a real JV -1080 they have good DA converters. Clean and the amp output is really good.
As I said above, I once had the hardware.
If you want a humorous but fair take on the pros and cons:
https://youtu.be/jhezoIfHGSk
And as I said, to me the Roland VST version sounds pretty much like the hardware, but is much easier to use in recording.
Of course, it’s different for everyone. What’s okay for me isn’t necessarily for someone else. If you prefer the VST, that’s fine too. It’s a decent sound module, in any case. Have fun with it! 