Control surface problem with Roland A-300pro [SOLVED]

[blazeneon]

Hi guys,

 

I'm new to Logic, Macs and USB MIDI interfaces, but not to recording.

 

I have a new Macbook Pro running Logic Pro 9, and I've just bought a Roland (Cakewalk) A-300Pro.

I went through the set up correctly and I can play soft instruments in Logic fine. MIDI is also set up correctly.

 

The problem I'm having is controlling Logic with it. The manual is "brief", and I think it's assuming too much.

 

I can see that I'm sending MIDI info, but the faders and rotary encs have no effect at all.

 

I've been struggling with it for a couple of days now, and would appreciate any help at all. I've googled the problem without success.

 

Thanks,

 

Phil.

[David Nahmani]

To learn your rotary encoders and faders, use the Quick Guide to using a MIDI controller with Logic.

 

For buttons (Play, Stop, Rewind...), open the key command window (Preferences > Key Commands), find and select the desired command (Play, Stop etc..), click "Learn New Assignment" at the bottom right, and press the key on your keyboard.

[blazeneon]

Thanks for the reply David,

 

The problem solved itself somehow - not sure what I did! However, it has sparked some curiosity in me as to how it all works, so thanks for the tips.

 

Phil.