Both will be new, for the QC Mode and the AI Mode.
You’re probably also curious to know how it will be operated,
so here is a small excerpt from the as-yet-unpublished release notes for the next update, which is not quite finished yet:
Note:
The new update of fp-wizard (Version from September 30, 2025 )
was published here in the Steinberg Forum.
[ topic: PreSonus FaderPort 2 (2018) midi remote script ]
Note:
A new update of fp-wizard (Version from December 2, 2025 )
was published here in the Steinberg Forum.
[ topic: PreSonus FaderPort 2 (2018) midi remote script ]
Interesting photo, AlanP, because it clearly shows that the compact size of the FaderPort is very useful and that you can even place the device on a keyboard. I think saving space is an important aspect of increasing creativity in production.
Yes, I have used the CC121s PSU (which has a long cable) and a longish USB cable, and I move my Faderport between Desk, keyboard etc. as needed. I agree, Butterfly, that the slim form factor is a winner. I am thinking of selling my CC121 if anyone wants one..
yes, that’s possible.
There are four different Fader Modes to choose from in the script.
One Fader Mode is the ‘direct’ Mode.
When this Fader Mode is active, the data is transferred ‘clean’ from the FaderPort to Cubase, where it can be converted using Cubase’s ‘Input Transformer’. The data arrives in Cubase as ‘MIDI Pitch Bend’ - this cannot be changed. But it’s possible to setup Cubase’s ‘Input Transformer’ so that ‘MIDI CCx’ data is generated in realtime from the ‘MIDI Pitch Bend’ data within Cubase.
However, if the Fader Mode within the script is set to ‘direct’, the motorfader cannot be used for the many functions offered by the script. For this reason, the Fader Mode ‘direct’ should only be used in exceptional cases.
In most cases, the desired use cases can be realized using Quick Controls instead of the Fader Mode ‘direct’, which can be controlled very easy and conveniently with the script, i.e. for to control a filter of a VST instrument or something similar.
At first glance, it’s a mutation of an Elgato Stream Deck + but WITHOUT an extra display, instead with 12 buttons and some basic features from the old cc121.
What I see, however, is that the very important transport buttons REWIND and FORWARD are missing.
Negative opinions about the Yamaha CC1 in another thread…
Based on what I’ve read about the Yamaha CC1 in the thread above, the FaderPort together with fp-wizard might be the best choice after all. It only costs half the price, so you can buy a Stream Deck separately if you need it. Nevertheless, I believe that there is also a target group of users for the CC1.