I never looked at XML, only the Elgato software. I wondered though, ‘aren’t these values static?? Where can I get them??’ I need to dive deeper because, I agree that 32+ is too many… but I’d like more than 16
So there was some rhyme and reason to this? I was trying to reverse engineer the commands but couldn’t figure it out. I thought a value would change, but couldn’t make sense of it.
Please elaborate if you think I’m missing something. Otherwise, thanks!!
So by default, if you look at the Midi Remote, the buttons for colors exist in this fourth “column” area circled:
If you hover any of these and double click to open the midi remote mapping assistant, I noticed they were called something like “Color 01, Color 02, Color 03” etc. These correspond to the names for colors as labelled here by default under Project Colors Setup:
In order to use more colors or color names, I discovered the profile installs xml files which are project logical editor presets.
Where it says Parameter “Blue” I had changed that myself, it used to say a number like color 06 or something. It doesn’t really matter, as long as it’s consistent here and in the project colors setup name column. I just find it easier to refer to colors by their actual names haha.
If you navigate to where these PLE presets are stored, those are the XML files. I just did a search for the line where it says “Color 0_” and replaced it with whatever I wanted, and then renamed the XML file so it shows up in Cubase correctly. You technically don’t need to edit the XML files - you can do it all manually inside PLE if you wanted.
Once you’ve done this, you can find the names in the mapping assistant (functions browser). This is how mine looked after I mapped a bunch:
By the way if you’re not sure what midi CC an empty button will provide to communicate with streamdeck, click the pencil to go to midi remote edit mode, and on the right side it will list the midi ch & cc #. That value will go in this area of the streamdeck button editor:
It’s a little convoluted and I wish it could be easier but all things considered, I can’t really fault them for how it works, making the best use of midi implementation + PLE names in order to work. Hope that helps!
Glad you have taken a deeper dive! Not sure I’ll need to do this, but it does stimulate some ideas!
I’ve only recently started working with the SD+ and the Cubase Pro Profile. I’m not a fan of their layout and am adding/moving things. However, I quickly realized that the limited number of controls was not ideal for the things I want grouped on a page.
I was on a waiting list for the SD+XL, but discovered that it is available direct and placed an order.
In the meantime, the profile I put together for Cubase zooming leaves one open rotary that I have decided needs to be mapped to the cursor to account for the zooming. Once I get the SD+XL, I’ll be focused on more inclusive groupings.
@wing thanks so much! 
That’s helpful!
I just want to thank everyone for giving me confidence in this quest. In one week I went from not even knowing of Stream Deck to having it 100% integrated into my workflow. Now I can operate Cubase from behind my drum kit! Here are some things I learned that might help and encourage others:
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The Stream Deck+ ($179 USD) via Amazon seems to be a really solid product.
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The SideshowFX Cubase profile ($35 USD) and required MIDI plugin ($17 USD) provide a great starting point from which you can customize your own Stream Deck interface.
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I ended up with a two-page layout with the following Cubase controls:
Page 1:
Row-1 Buttons: Mute, Solo, Arm, Monitor (Selected Track)
Row-2 Buttons: Play, Stop, Rec, Loop
Rotary 1: Cursor Time Scroll / Navigate / Track Select (push to choose which)
Rotary 2: Zoom Timeline or Track or Vertical or Waveform (push to choose which)
Rotary 3: Selected Track Fader
Rotary 4: Master FaderPage 2:
Row-1 Buttons: Return to Page 1, Undo, Redo, Metronome On/Off
Row-2 Buttons: Set Left Cycle Locator, Set Right Cycle Locator, Return to Start on Stop (Toggles Activation), Reset Meter Peaks
Rotary 1: Cursor Time Scroll / Navigate / Track Select (push to choose which)
Rotary 2: Zoom Timeline or Track (push to choose which)
Rotary 3: Zoom Vertical or Waveform (push to choose which)
Rotary 4: Project Tempo BPM -
Some of the buttons I wanted were not found in the SideshowFX profile but were mapped within their Cubase MIDI Remote script. You need to find the MIDI Chan and CC# that were assigned to the button you want. This is tedious but doable.
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One of the buttons (Reset Meter Peaks) was not mapped, so I added a button to the SideshowFX Cubase MIDI Remote script for it. An unused MIDI Chan and CC# pair need to be assigned. Again tedious but doable.
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The Project Temp BPM was the trickiest because it is not a mappable parameter from Cubase (although there may be back door methods). SideshowFX gave me a solution that relies on the included MouseMove plugin. This is fragile because if you change your project layout the Tempo BPM mouse-over position may change. But this is manageable because the mouse-over position can be re-saved.
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My DAW is an Intel Ultra 9 285k Windows 11 computer (high end) and it indicated readiness for the new Windows MIDI Service. However this did not work and I wasted a lot of time trying. I tried both v1.0.16-rc3.7 (from the SideshowFX instructions) and the more recent release v1.0.17-rc4.25. It was actually working for a short while but then refused to connect. I had to uninstall these and instead use loopMidi which immediately worked really well - super easy in comparison.
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I was concerned about using a long USB cable but this 16-ft cable from Amazon ($16 USD for 3 pack) works great. Initially it only worked intermittently (depended on the command) from a blue USB 3.0 port (5 Gbps) but I found that using a black USB 2.0 port (480 Mbps) works reliably.
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I needed a way to mount the Stream Deck+ to my drum rack. This amazing clamp from Amazon (normally $25 USD, but presently discounted for just $17) worked out perfect. It is super flexible with both gorilla grip clamp ends rotating 360 degrees and it is rated to support a 7lb lever arm load (the Stream Deck+ is only 1.5 lbs).
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I also found 3D printed parts at Etsy like this which provide a camera mount (1/4"-20) which might work for you, but I found this less attractive than the Amazon clamp because the Stream Deck+ mounting base needs to be removed and then a camera mounting arm needs to be purchased so it would have been more money.
Cheers!
Hi, are these from the same company? Sideshow?
They seem to overlap somewhat, but the MIDI plugin is from this company
You can find it in the Elgato store or marketplace… can’t remember what they call it, but you can get to it from there via the StreamDeck app
I had posted links to both apps near the top of this thread.
I use the MIDI plugin by Trevliga Spel and it works very well. The Slideshow FX one seemed a bit over the top for my requirements