CC121:Why it's STILL the best Cubase Controller in 2020 (10 -year user!)
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- Highly requested by quite a few of you guys so here it is! My long term experience with the CC121, maybe STILL the best all round controller for Cubase!
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Now, at the start of 2022, the CC121 has been removed from all catalogs, some places tell you that Steinberg has stopped it. So I’ve found a used one that I should receive very soon and I’m very excited. It will replace my Presonus Faderport I had chosen because it was less than half the price, but for the Cubase integration…
Anyway, thanks for sharing all the functions, I didn’t realize it done so much!
Wow! 🤯 this controller is amazing! I’ve overlooked this for so many years! How are they not shouting from the rooftops about this!
Your videos are so informative and detailed! Thank you amazing, Dom!
Bought mine 3yrs ago on sale in Andertons for £325 - ROCK SOLID investment. It's a homewrecker though..... I've divorced my keyboard and mouse...We're still friends only when I surf the net and watch your vids ; ) good job amigo
I can't wait!!
But I guess you can't divorce them when you need to control FabFilter EQ or any other 3rd party plugins.
@@Ahmad-Mounir44 I consider that 'nit' truly picked ; )
@@lloydbrownmusic ;)
Just got this today after watching your video, and I have to say, it is really doing something epic to my workflow!
I love mine! Have had it for many years, but the invert EQ trick was new to me. Thanks!
Great info and tremendously engaging presentation. Thank you. I have been a Cubase user since 95. It is about bloody time I got one of these!
Just received it from Thomann and your tutorial has been so helpful! Super clear and right to the point. I love to work with it. Thank you so much!
I never think about how much I use my CC121 until I'm working somewhere without one. Probably one of my most used pieces of gear that gets very little love. It's not sexy but it's rock solid. My advice, all serious Cubase users should consider this product.
Thank you Dom for showing me a lot of unknown functions. Now I love the CC121 more. Dom you are always splendid.
Congratulations for this tutorial !!! It’s fantastic!!! 👌🏼
thanks for the demo Dom......I have been considering purchasing this very BEAST for some time.....I think you just convinced me....cheers
Thank you Dom, I have mine CC121 for many years too, usefull and solid
I must say, i totally agree with Dom. I have it for more than 8 years now and still loving it!
Always learning on this channel!
Dindn't even consider the CC121 years ago but your demo showing the integrity of this thing now had me sold so I'm ordering one right now. Thank you Dom!
I bought one after I saw it in the other video about controllers. Love it. Totally worth the money.
Learned some new tricks in this video that I didn't even know about.
Dom...you're right...I had no idea about being able to invert the EQ like that. 😎 Cheers sir!
The song you play in the background makes me bob my head. The chords and progression are so Dom-like. Love it.
The unit is lovely. It has become expensive because of bad performing currency in South Africa.
i've always used the presonus faderport for the last few years, but now my cc121 is back where it belongs, i didn't know the essentials, thanks for the video
Super-helpful. Inspired me to order one. Thank you, Dom.
I got mine back at the beginning of the pandemic, took about 3 months before I received it. Love it.
Have my CC121 for 5 years now, bought a second hand. The best controller ever for cubase. You also can use it to control Ableton Live.
Excellent review, really enjoyed the video 👍
I bought the CC 121 after watching this video and I am so happy with it. I cannot understand how I could live without it, specially after being on Cubase for more than 15 years. Just wanted to share that. Thank you for this great video.
Love the CC 121...picked up a unit second hand on ebay years ago...still doing the job with no problem.
I Have Had Mine For 10 Years+ It Work's for Me
Such a great video, thanks for sharing!
Hi Dom, thank for this great video about the CC121. I had it for a few years and I discovered so many new features on it, thanks to you...!!! Keep the amazing work around Cubase environment!!!
the only thing I would change on this controller though is the way knobs are turning in regards to the value (I don't know the exact name in English). I would make it go from 0 to 127 in one single turn instead of having to do multiple turns. other than that it's a perfect controller for Cubase...
Hi Dom!
I've been looking to the CC121 for about 5 years now,..and just bought it!...and you were right,...it's amazing! there is nothing like it, but you are wrong on one thing...it did'nt take me a day to get familiar with it!... it took me just an hour!!!
Thanks for all your work and tips and tricks!
Keep up the nice work!
Love your channel!
Dom thanks so much for this video... i will add this to my list
This controller is amazing! I never even thought of getting a controller until just now! 🤯
Hey, thanks for your videos! I am a Cubase user all my life, but from time to time, u show me secrets a don`t know jet.
I am not the biggest controller fan, but after watching this video…. I can`t live without! Haha… Thanks specially for the tip that it`s “build like a tank” so I have shoot a used one for 220,- bucks and all works fine. Keep up the brilliant work man! Cheers from Germany.
Awesome video. This one was so clear it is a clear buy for me :)
Really enjoying my CC121, which I bought on your recommendation. I LOVE the EQ section, use it all the time. I couldn't imagine Cubase anymore without it!
Are you able to use the EQ section to its full capability when your using a non-stock EQ plug-in (such as i.e. EQ fab filter)?
Hi Dom, fantastic job posting.
I watched this out of curiosity. Now I’m hitting Sweetwater to order one. Crazy.
Mr Dom after your first movie about controllers I bought it and I love it! Just add later stream deck and the heaven is here! Have a nice day!
I am sold. Just sent back my Behringer X-Touch and ordered CC121 😁 You are right that lack of auto-banking in Mackie protocols is extremely inconvenient. Thanks Dom!
Hi Dom, greetings from Greece!! This is a very inspiring video, after vewing it, I placed an order for a cc121. What I would like to see is a way to change programms to a multi synths setup by pressing a button after a song is over and have the voices/performances ready for the next song.
Hey Dom! Fantastic video, many thanks. I've watched this numerous times and been tempted but this time I'm going for it (order being placed this week). It's not cheap and takes some desk space but for me the decider is the AI knob with mouse hovering over cos. controlling Cubase knobs solely with the mouse can be a faff in comparison. I have the 'Editor Keys' custom keyboard which is helpful and tried using a gamer trackball mouse but had issues with that. I will continue to use my iPad with Cubase IC Pro which can do so many things including a huge number of macro buttons assigned in seconds and for Cubase Pro users who use control room with performers, even old ipad 2's work seamlesssly for performers to mix their own cue mix (up to 4 ipads).
Nice one DOM👌👌
That makes works very easy
And Quick
After 2 years of temptation, your video made my day, I just ordered one :)
So did I!
I have had mine for many years too. There are some things I'd like to see in a hardware update: An LCD showing the channel name and the value of the AI parameter, encoders with better resolution (like my nords, where you can't feel the steps on them) and the AI knob shaped more like a jog wheel. Actually I often exchange the AI knob with the jog wheel of my Yamaha 01X and it improves a lot! Wish I could find a suitable metal jog wheel to replace the plastic knob. Cheers!
The intro hahaha, brillaint Dom 👌
Wow, press the two buttons together and use knobs for Sends and Quick Controls, brilliant tip and never knew that one! 👍
as always...GREAT video
OK I've watched this video about 10 times and I've finally given in and bought one today. I love hardware controllers (coming from the analogue studio world) but was always put off the 121 because I wanted more faders. Now to watch that console 1 fader video for the 20th time!
bought mine last summer - it’s seamless!
I have got so far two used but close to mint units, for the price of one new. Never regret!
Despite it had 10 years, seems very actual for me. Never used that, but its tempting :) I own a Icon I-keybord S, that have some of those features but also i am not using properly :) Nice Video explanation as always, you are the man Dom
I graduated from SAE, Miami 2004. I'm thrilled to know you taught at one of the schools. Very cool
I have such big respect for SAE. I visited the one in Amsterdam a couple years ago. Feels like a really good school; very different vibe from what I'm used to from other institutions I've been in.
Ive had one for 6 months... love it, for me it completes Cubase
Although I truly love my CC121 I still can't get used to how the response of the EQ is. One moment it's too slow, the next too fast. I'm very happy I own one, tho! Of course the fader works brilliantly, but my most favourite part is when you're in a plugin, things like the spacebar (for play/stop) doesn't work. The CC121 does. Oh, and the Channel Select! That really helps me with recording multiple guitar parts! I would like to see an updated version of the CC121 with all it's current options, but like with some LCD screen integration like the Komplete Kontrol and maybe some assignable rotary knobs for controlling VST's (Like cutoff/resonance, etc)
Thanks you for your Channel all things Cubase This controller looks amazing.Thanks for giving me a tour & showing me how it works You sold me on it anything to make the work flow faster sounds great I use A Keylab Essitial 61 does somethings but not every one.
Superb Dom.....👍
Bought a second hand for about €200 earlier this year. Great equipment and companion to Cubase.
Fantastic Video.......I started with the Behringer BFC then moved up to the Behringer X-Touch One and today I picked up a Used CC121 for $180.00 Cash......I love it ! I have been looking at them for the last 4 years, Obviously I am on a Tight Budget, So tight it's water tight...ha ! ha !
Excellent Tutorial, THANK YOU !!!!!
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I love Dom's ecstatic intro song!
Very informative.
Thank You so much for such valuable info! Been user of 121 for decade but never know 'bout a lot of functions. Like and subscribtion.
Love the T-shirt!
I picked up a used Mackie control for £100. Can't beat that.
I'm so very happy that I actually bought this wonderful & magical unit without much research, with only the "Steinberg" to go by. And I will never regret it! Thanks Dom & Mr. Martin Solveig for telling the truth!!!
I originally bought it about 8 years ago to use it with Cubase but today I mainly use it with REAPER on Linux. Great piece of gear.
Thanks Dom! Bought one, waiting for it to arrive. Didn't realise how useful this controller was. i am so excited to get my hands on it and stop struggling with the keyboard and mouse!
how you going with this? get use to it? :D
@@remane374 hi. Yes very useful. Mainly use the transport buttons and mute, solo, channel edit the most. Occasionally use the eq. Lot more tactile than the mouse. Speeds things up quite a lot. Happy I got it. Hope that helps. Mal.
@@malcolmhodgson7540 nice man! Can you tell me where you got it from? There pretty hard to find in Aus
@@remane374 I just searched eBay and waited for one to turn up. They dont come up that regularly here either. Perhaps you could get a seller to ship to Aus.
@@malcolmhodgson7540 theres heaps on ebay that are for sale in Japan
I was close to getting one of these as well as a separate midi keyboard but went with a nektar P6 instead. Has a similar integration with the Cubase mixer & transport controls as the CC121 so I got both rolled into one
Great video btw.
i went to FRANCE to buy one! thank you dom sigalas!
Dear, Dom I bought one, and as you said, it's a wonderful Cubase controller, I really liked it.
Enjoy my friend :)
An undo button to erase bad take before starting over would be great
Brilliant video!!! I love the CC121! I learned quite a few tricks from your video!!! One more trick: When you are on a track and you click both 'CHANNEL SELECT'-buttons simultaniously, you 'Show / Hide Automation" or open/close folders for the track that is selected. AND if you hold the 'ALL BYPASS'-button and click one of the 'EQ-ON'-buttons, then... (Of course I had to test it after learning your great trick!" ;)
Awesome trick Raggo! So many to mention!
I’ve used Nuendo/Cubase for over 15 years. It does everything I need it to do and my hands know my key commands without my brain needing to get involved at this point. But, hot diggety damn, man! After this video, I’m going to be day dreaming about the cc121. And Steinberg can count you as the salesman on my eventual purchase.
Just watched the video again and checked with my local dealer if its available and how much it costs (I’m in India). So close to pulling the trigger. I’ve watched many of your videos in the past week. Great stuff! I wish I could upgrade to 10.5 pro from 10 (again, because of your videos) but it looks like a lot of Mojave users are having problems.
TOTALLY AGREE! I use my CC-121 since 2015 blind folded if needed and ride Nuendo like a bike with it. It is so very good integrated with Steinberg products and works even with Wavelab (Transport Controls). Recently I bought the Steinberg AXR4U Audio interface and use the function buttons for my monitor control including the Volume. (I own three different speaker sets and a headphone). Works like a dream.
Therefore I used a Mackie Control 8 channel but sold it and bought the CC-121. One of the best decisions ever made in my studio.
Thanx for your inspirating video. Compliments
Thank you Gerto!
Only transport with WaveLab ? I’ve been searching a controller for it. I own faderport one and Avid Artist Control but both do not work with WL…
i still love my bcf2000, bought it for 40 euros, and after a bit repairing it does it´s job well, but maybe i will now look for a cc 121
Thanks , I've got it!! I feel like a power user.
such a great controller, intuitive... I miss it straight away if I forget to turn it on. A guitarist friend of mine has since got one - he loves it just as much!
It’s so good my man! I agree! 10 years over here and still going strong ♥️
After I get settled in my new home in Oregon, I plan to order CC121 and Cubase 11. It's power, flexibility and ease of use simply cannot be denied. I plan to use CC121 and Console1 and ditch my 24ch console and breath room onto my desktop!
#HHNET
Great vid mate.
I've had one of these units for about 2 years and it's handy for that hands on tactile feeling in my little home studio and as you say very easy to use.
I wanted to ask if you would be interested in doing something on the custom set up up of generic midi controllers and their relationship to some of the more esoteric aspects in the midi controller setup in Cubase. Some of it is obvious but other stuff can be a bit more convoluted and tricky and it's easy to get lost. For example amongst other things I'm using a old Akai advance 61 and a Alesis keytar (I know I know but it's a lot of fun to play) and the mappings as I said can be a bit complicated and I wondered if there are easier ways to look at it in Cubase 10.5 Pro?
Anyway thanks for the vid and keep em' coming cheers!
I’ve had one as well since it came out maybe a year after… i use it every day that I’m on Cubase.
Re-visiting to just add: I have read people on forums say it would be nice to have the Hi/Low-Cut controls on CC121. We actually do. It is on the Quick controls under Filter Input and you can access it with CC121 with the mentioned function described by Dom at 15:10.
Hi Dom, great video man!!! I, just recently have bought (and maybe mistakenly?) the Icon Platform M+ controller! I had always wanted a multi fader type controller because i thought it would be better for me and more efficient when it came to mixing? I have had it now for almost 2 weeks and am STILL in the process of getting it all set up the way i want it? I am using it with cubase pro 10.5 (of course!!!) and VSL VEPro7. It has been such a pain having to mess with it getting it set up, and during all this time, i have NOT produced a SINGLE NOTE of new material? I have to say that i did see your other video when you reviewed the controllers and have to admit that i liked the CC121 but the fact of only 1 fader was what put me off it?? I am beginning to think that i made an error of judgement. I have to admit that i do LIKE the Platform M+ and it has some great features etc, but the amount of things you have to change within the imap midi mapping software from it's default setting when you put it in user define mode is quite a bit!!! Anyway, i of course have to live with the choices that i have made? Anyway, thanks Dom for sharing this video!!!!!!! #staysafe
OK now I want one!!
Ive been given one but havent been using it! Thats why I'm here!
Nice. I'd used the basics before but this video helps a lot -- i'm using it tomorrow
Great video dom, maybe my presonus fader port and nOb can go away and be replaced by one device!
Just pull the trigger. Hard to get here in NZ. Tried on eBay in Japan but there are guys there who take your order and money and then try to get a second hand one for you. They didn’t and it cost me $49 in dollar conversion fees. So after drooling for a while I finally got a as new from a seller in Germany sent here to New Zealand. So worth the hassle. Just do it. Get it. All your decision making using EQ, plugins, faders etc are precise, and a level above watching a cursor and numbers. You become more efficient, more aware and confident in your choices. NO ONE, especially small project studios should be without one. It makes Cubase the very best DAW on the planet by a mile.
Hello Dom, nice video. You are really satisfied with the CC121 from Steinberg. I also saw your video on "The iCon QCon Pro X In Action". Why not recommend these when using Cubase? You can expand this too, or what is less good about it? (I am doubting between CC121 and Qcon Pro X)
You can still find it if you look good enough. I got mine from Filipos Nakas in Greece and they shipped it to the UK. Arrived today, Brand New and Sealed. Keep looking.
WoW! That's some determination there! Awesome!
Fantastic 👌
Yeah, after your video before about your favourites controllers for cubase i just simply get 3 of them and today i can say...:cc121 is cool but would be good if can have more options, Loopedeck is awesome but till now even too much option for me ...and console1 ...handy little helper for sure
As always, fantastic tutorial here! Quick question: I picked up a CMC AI the other day, thinking that the AI knob is really all I want. I downloaded TOOLS and got my Cubase 11 to recognize it, but I can't get the AI knob to work correctly (I can get it set up as a Generic Remote, but not that AI button nor the knob). So quick yes or no question: Is it possible to use the CMC AI knob on a CMC on Cubase 11? The dear folks at Steinberg said it was too old for them to be able to help me on this..... [I've got my other controllers all set up perfectly and thoroughly through the Studio Setup--Remote Devices and am only coveting that AI knob.... If you're answer's NO, then I'll start saving for the 121, but....oh!] Thanks much.
Damn I have to buy it!!!!
I’m sold. Haven’t been happy with my Faderport One Classic on Cubase lately.
It's such a hassle! I tried Mackie mode, i tried the faderport.dll from Presonus but i never got the whole functionality in Cubase. I don't know if the new Faderport (the black one) works better, because i don't care anymore. Just save up some money and get the real deal.
Zaskar I’m on Mac. Lately it gets removed from the list and have to add it again in Studio after I startup Cubase. I’m not even going to bother with the new Faderport.
I considered buying a Behringer X-Touch One because of the low price, but i am unsure because of my bad experience with the Faderport.
Zaskar 121 does everything I need it to do. It still works flawlessly it seems after so many years.
Hey Mr. Sigalas, you have one of the best Cubase tutorial sites. I purchased the CC 121 and love it! I hooked everything up and all seems well with the exception that I am experiencing split second audio dropouts during playback ever since I hooked up the CC 121. The buffer and everything checks out, I never had this problem before and I can't seem to find a remedy online, any thoughts? thanks
Dom you are the man, but I can tell you aside from the EQ, the Behringer X Touch one does all of this for less than half the price !
I exploded laughing at the intro. Thanks for the tip. Very useful controller indeed.
I'm hoping their next controller has touch sensitive encoders. They should update this and make an 8 fader version with expanded assignable section.
POINTLESS..... Softtube Console 1 Fader already did this.....He has a video of this on his channel. They match up PERFECTLY in size too!
Hey Dom, thank you for this great video.
I rechieved my CC 121 yetserday and its working perfectly fine, exept for the Value Button.
Turing the Metronome on and off is no problen, but changing the loudness does not work. I didn't find any answer in the web about this problem, so i thought I just ask you.
Thanks for your time!
Cheers!
I solved it. Turn ControlRoom on and off, restart cubase an TADAA!
Questions:
1. On the sends can you toggle between pre and post?
2. On the eq section can you control low and hi pass section?
Nice One Don