The XML bank included with this zip file has 2 presets for Pro Tools. The remaining presets were copied from the factory defaults. **Be sure to recall Preset 1 in order for the new settings to take effect.**
To setup the UC33e as a control surface in Pro Tools:
1. Go to http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?navid=54&langid=100&itemid=4796 and download the Legacy MIDI Controller file (CS-10).
2. Install this file in:
Applications > Digidesign > Pro Tools> Controllers (Mac)
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Digidesign\DAE\Controllers (PC)
3. Open Pro Tools Peripherals from Set Up drop down menu
4. Choose third tab “MIDI controllers” and select CS-10 under type, then UC33e for both “Receive from” and “Send to” as well as “8” for “# Ch’s”
Please note that to automate XPand!, you must disable the CS-10 option from Peripherals.
How it Works:
Preset 1: Pro Tools Transport & Volume
Transport Control:
The transport buttons function as expected. 0 (zero) on the numeric keypad is used for Record, and 8 acts as a modifier for the functionality of the Play and Record buttons. When "8" is pressed, Play toggles loop playback on/off and Record cycles through the 4 record modes (Normal, Destructive, Loop, and Quick Punch). Pressing the "8" button again will return the Play and Record buttons to their normal transport functions.
The remaining numeric buttons 3-7 & 9 have been disabled.
Sliders/Faders:
The 1st 8 sliders will control volume for the currently selected bank of tracks. The numberic buttons 1 & 2 (on the numeric keypad) will bank left and right (down and up) to access different groups of tracks. Press button # 2 to bank right/up and control channels 9-16 (press again for 17-24 and so on). Press button # 1 to bank left/down from controlling 9-16 to go back and control 1-8.
The 9th fader (F9) has been disabled.
Knobs:
All knobs on this preset have been disabled.
Preset 2: Pro Tools volume/pan/sends
Transport Control:
Only Stop & Play are mapped for transport control. See below for an explanation of ReWind & Fast Forward (<< & >>)
Sliders/Faders:
The 1st 8 sliders will control volume for the currently selected bank of tracks. The Rewind (<<) and Fast Forward (>>) buttons will bank left and right (down and up) to access different groups of tracks. Press Fast Foward (>>) to bank right/up and control channels 9-16 (press again for 17-24 and so on). Press Rewind (<<) to bank left/down from controlling 9-16 to go back and control 1-8.
The 9th fader (F9) has been disabled.
Knobs:
Knob C10 (bottom left knob) controls Track Pan for the Currently Selected Channel Strip (see ButtonMode 5 below in the Buttons section). The next 5 knobs (C11-C15) control FX send's 1-5 (aka Sends A, B, C, D and E) on the currently selected channel strip.
The rest of the knobs have been disabled.
Buttons:
Numeric Buttons (the buttons on the nuymeric keypad):
The 0 (zero) button cycles through the 6 "modes" for the 1st 8 buttons. Numeric buttons 1-8 correspond with the 8 tracks in the current bank. Button # 9 has been disabled.
These modes are:
1. Mute - Toggles Mute On/Off for tracks in the current bank (i.e. 1-8 or 9-16). This is the default starting mode.
2. Memory Location - Jumps to the 1st 8 markers set in your song
3. Track Select - Selects/Deselects tracks in the current bank (for grouping/editing)
4. Record - Toggles Record On/Off for tracks in the current bank
5. Channel Strip Select - Selects the track/channel strip to be controlled by the knobs (Pan and FX Send)
6. Solo - Toggles Solo On/Off for tracks in the current bank
NOTES:
The only way to interface the UC-33e (or any MIDI Controller) with Pro Tools is by using an old JL-Cooper CS-10 Control Surface file, and there are a few things to be aware of.
* You must move the slider on the UC-33e past the point of the fader on screen for it to "catch" and start controlling the volume fader in Pro Tools. It may not "catch" every time.
* Knob C10 will not control pan until a plug-in window has been opened. On new Sessions, insert a plug-in on a track, or for an existing session with plugins, click one of the plug-ins to open it's GUI.
* When turning a knob/encoder, the value on screen may "jump" to match the current position of the knob. If this is a problem, you can engage the "ctr mute" (control mute) function on your UC-33e and turn the knob to the approximate position of the control on screen, then disable "mute" and continue turning the knob to minimize any "jumping".
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.