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I am trying to configure my Advance 49 with Studio one, and since I have a limited set of controls exposed by the keyboard (8 knobs, 8 buttons, transport and the pads), I want to check if it is even possible to use Studio one without mouse and keyboard, while I create and record tracks.

The problem is that S1 has a ton of controls assignable but it is not clear to me which ones are actually doing what I want. I tried few of them and of course I can spend time trying them one by one, but I would rather play music and not stroll through controls if possible :)

I thought that the most natural usage of knobs and the 8 buttons is to control mute with the buttons, and the volume with the knobs; although if I delete a track and add a new one, the assignment I made for the knob and button does not carry over; I have to re-assign AGAIN the button and knob; because I was not able to find a way to tell S1, to always use knob 1 for whatever is in master track as volume, and button 1 to be always mute button for that track, and so on for the remaining knobs and buttons.

So I thought that instead, I can use the buttons and knobs to move around the interface, like adding tracks, adding instruments, change presets for an instrument, arm a track and so on; but this is also out of my league, since the only control I was able to do anything I wanted, is the create track. I was able to create a track pressing a button on my keyboard, but that's it. The knobs would not scroll up and down or left and right; no button allow me to select a track (a sort of enter, if you want), nor I was able to find a way to cycle through presets in my selected track (like Kontakt libraries or presets).

So I thought that maybe you may have some suggestions about how to configure my advance 49. I was thinking to buy a companion device, like the Atom for example, but I already have different button controllers, so buying another one would be another item on my work desk, while I am trying to minimize space, by using only my midi keyboard where possible.

It is a given that I can't move totally away from the mouse and keyboard, because that's the beauty of a DAW on a computer, but I wish there was a way to do as many basic action as possible from the controller, without touch mouse and keyboard. I use a lot the Maschine Jam with my keyboard, in Maschine 2 software, and I love that level of integration, where I can access and move about tracks and instruments with a touch of a button or turning a dial; and knowing how customizable and streamlined Studio one is, I was hoping to find a way to get a nice setup, that could mimic my workflow in Maschine 2 with the Jam controller. I was even thinking to use the Jam controller with studio one, although that is probably my next step, once I get to learn how studio one controls works.

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by Tacman7 on Wed Sep 18, 2019 6:43 am
I think you need to go through the chapter on Control Link:

What is Control Link?
In most DAW software, you can use external hardware devices to control software parameters. For instance, you could map several
knobs on a hardware MIDI controller to the software knobs of an EQ effect, so that when the hardware knobs are turned, the software
knobs are turned. However, in most cases the implementation is limited and difficult to learn.

Studio One improves on this model with the Control Link system, simplifying the control mapping process with no need for knowledge of
MIDI. Control Link is also capable of context-sensitive mapping, so the same hardware controls can control many different things based
on the current area of focus.

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by FC-2 on Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:17 am
Tacman7 wroteI think you need to go through the chapter on Control Link:

What is Control Link?
In most DAW software, you can use external hardware devices to control software parameters. For instance, you could map several
knobs on a hardware MIDI controller to the software knobs of an EQ effect, so that when the hardware knobs are turned, the software
knobs are turned. However, in most cases the implementation is limited and difficult to learn.

Studio One improves on this model with the Control Link system, simplifying the control mapping process with no need for knowledge of
MIDI. Control Link is also capable of context-sensitive mapping, so the same hardware controls can control many different things based
on the current area of focus.


Thanks Tacman7 for the reply.

I did go through the control assignment; otherwise I would not know how to add my controller how to use the midi learn to assign knobs and buttons, and how to change a knob from a knob to a button, to a momentary or slider, and add a command to it :)

I got stuck after doing the assignment basically; because the "standard" method of wiggle a control, and then touch a control on the screen and press the arrow to bind them, does not work for all the controls.

For example I can't find a control that show and hide the VST assigned to a track; nor a control that allow me to move between the track area and the library on the right, so I can pick an instrument, sample or effect. Nor I found a control that let me move around the interface, either by pressing a button to cycle through areas and move up-down-left-right in that section, or using a knob to scroll through tracks or scrub the track area, and select by pressing it. Last but not least, no way to change control presets; even if I switch the focus to the VST.

The closest I have got to this is by using a Maschine in Mackie controller mode; that did allow me to do few of these things, but it is another thing on my desk, which takes space; while I am trying to use less space :) I don't get if it is a limitation on my keyboard to not be able to do what I want, or if there is a way but I can't see it. The manual is great but can't possibly include everything everyone needs, because the workflow is different for everyone.

And that's why I was asking how others configured their midi controllers, if you even use a midi controller or use the Atom device to do that (which I was considering, but again, I already have 4 devices on my desk, so I would get a 5th only if I replace one of the 4 existing ones, and if that solve completely my problem.
Assuming that the Atom can do what I want; I would expect that the application has means to let you do what you do on the Atom on another controller.

Studio One 4 on Windows 10
Interfaces:
Scarlett 18i8 + iConnect Midi4+
Hardware:
- Yamaha Modx
- Korg Minilogue XD
- Roland JU-06A
- Roland Integra-7
- Roland Jupiter XM
- Modal Argon-8
- ipad Pro
Controllers:
- Arturia Keylab MK2
- Korg NanoKontrol Studio
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by penguindreams on Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:36 pm
Well, can only offer what I did for moving between tracks with my fcb1010. I created three macros 1: select first track 2: select next track, and 3: select previous track; I then assigned those macros to buttons on my controller. I think given how customizable macros are if you poke around with them a bit you might be able to get what you want.
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by ivorycj on Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:39 pm
I've spent the better part of 90 minutes watching YT videos, even checking out Macros to accomplish this, and can't seem to figure it out. I know the basics of how to use ControlLink pretty well - I've been around Studio One since v.1.

What I'm trying to accomplish is a very small hardware controller for my live keyboard rig - I currently have a KORG nanoKONTROL Studio. I've mapped all the faders to track (virtual instrument) volumes, the transport controls - even the track LR selection. What I can't find in the command list is how to select track 4 when you're on track 1 or vs. versa. The REC, SOLO and MUTE buttons will all work on whatever track is selected in S1. Does anyone know the verbiage for this command? This is like MIDI: 101 I think? Faderport 8, Mackie MCU Pro, etc. all do this flawlessly..what am I missing?

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by ericthompson on Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:12 pm
Did you ever figure it out? Using studio one as the vst host for a keyboard rig for live use is very attractive. I can play backing tracks, click track and play live keys. However, grabbing a mouse is not very user friendly.


Why can't I name a track TRACK1 and program a midi control or midi button on my controller that "always" select track one and makes it active for input echo (live synth)?

Can you create a macro that always selects a particular track? I wonder?

CTRL+ALT+T supposedly is a shortcut key combo to locate a track. Could I create a macro that is CTRL+ALT+T then presses the T, R, A,C,K,1 keys and then the Enter keys?
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by wolfgerb on Thu Aug 10, 2023 1:43 pm
You can create a macro:
Find Track
Monitor Track:
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and trigger this macro with your Midi-Device
You don't need the monitor track command if you have set Studio One to
"Input follows selection" for your tracks
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by jazzundso on Thu Aug 10, 2023 6:27 pm
ericthompson wroteCan you create a macro that always selects a particular track? I wonder?

CTRL+ALT+T supposedly is a shortcut key combo to locate a track. Could I create a macro that is CTRL+ALT+T then presses the T, R, A,C,K,1 keys and then the Enter keys?

The "Find Track" command does exactly this. If you want to select the first track regardless of its name, choose "First Track".

And here's how to assign commands to buttons on your MIDI controller.

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