Digidesign Command 8

I know others have posted about this issue, but I wanted to voice my issues about the Command 8 compatability with Logic 8 too. I gladly switched to Logic (yesterday) away from ProTools, having been a PT 7 user with a Command 8 for years. Logic is, simply, much, much better. I was given to believe that the Command 8 could be used with Logic, though not with all its features, at least with some fairly easy integration. All I'm looking for is basic fader movement, solo, mute, pan, being able to switch pages beyond the first 8 tracks, etc. I realize there will not be motorized faders perhaps. But I do think Apple slightly missed the boat by not writing an integration for the Command 8 as a once-and-for-all justification to get every last Pro Tools user to jump ship. Yes, I am happy with Logic and am amazed at it already, but I wish I didn't now have to contemplate selling one piece of hardware and replacing it with another. Has anyone found a way to successfully use COmmand 8 with Logic? Thanks a lot.

I agree with you that it isn't Apple's fault and understand your advice. It is more a criticism of the proprietary world Digidesign created. I complained from the first day I bought Pro Tools that you had to have their hardware plugged in to use the app. This ball-and-chain approach to software doesn't offer much in terms of client service, trust and contentment. Apple has always made me want to stay with them, invest in their platform and keep at it, and I was a died in the wool PC guy for years. I guess I am just hoping that an enterprising programmed could bridge these two worlds for those of us who want to make the move. I'll keep Pro Tools around so that I can still work on old projects. But new projects will live in Logic where I can take them on trains, planes and automobiles without an MBox swinging from a tether.
One last thought... Digidesign does market the Command 8 as a universal control surface. Sure, it is hand in glove to PT, but as they say: "Command|8 also includes an integrated, fully editable MIDI interface and features a stand-alone MIDI controller mode, enabling you to use it with your favorite third-party MIDI applications and devices — any that accept MIDI control change messages for level, panning, solo, mute, MIDI Machine Control, and other mappable parameters."

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Digidesign Command 8 control surface with Logic?

Does anyone have any experience getting a Command 8 to function as a control surface for Logic Pro 7? I'm really having trouble finding any information on it and I could really use some help. I'd appreciate any input or suggestions. Thanks,
-Jeff

Although it may have a standalone mode, it's not emulating any particular controller, such as the Logic Control or Mackie HUI protocols. It may send MIDI control messages that Logic can pick up (my Trigger Finger can do that as well). However, unless Logic sees the right ID from the Command 8 (whether in native or emulation mode), it won't recognize it as a control surface and send messages back and forth with it, thus not being able to take advantage of things like the display and motorized faders.
It looks like the Command 8 and the ProjectMix I/O look rather similar (yes, I know that Digidesign and M-Audio are owned by the same parent company).
jord

Which control surface do you use, would like to use or have used for audio?

I am shopping control surfaces for mixing audio in Premiere Pro CC. I am buying used so I would sure like to get it right the first time. I am looking for feedback from those who have used a control surface as well as those who have just looked around. I have searched high and low for information from Premiere Pro users but have found very little. Even the Audition folks have not shared much information about experiences with audio control surfaces.
Here are some consoles I've looked at but cannot determine compatibility (due to lack of information):
Mackie Control Universal MCU Pro 8
Digidesign Command 8
Digidesign Digi 002 Pro Tools Console
M-Audio ProjectMix I/O Control Surface
Icon QCon Pro USB Midi Controller Station
Behringer B-Control Fader BCF2000
Radikal Technologies SAC 2.2 DAW controller
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Tascam FW-1884 Firewire Control Surface
Tascam FW-1082 Firewire Control Surface
CM Labs Motormix
CM Labs Motormix 2
CM Labs MotorMate
Novation ZeRO SL MkII MIDI DAW Control Surface
Nektar Panorama P1 USB Midi DAW Control Surface
Alesis Master Control
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So I guess my goal here is to come up with a list of work/don't work features for each of these control surfaces and more so we can make informed bang for the buck decisions. My budget for a used control surface is $300-400, but I'd be willing to go to $500-600 or more if the features/integration were significantly better.
Thanks!

Here is the list with the responses I have received from the manufacturers, (3) so far.
Mackie Control Universal MCU Pro 8
The MCU Pro uses three different types of MIDI operating protocols (Mackie Control, HUI, and Logic Control). We have not tested the MCU Pro here in Tech Support with Premiere Pro. You will want to contact Adobe directly to see if they support the Mackie Control, HUI or Logic Control protocols with the Premiere Pro software. It is up to the manufacture of the software on how well these MIDI operating protocols are implemented into the software. With contacting Adobe directly you will be able to see what control surfaces are supported with their software.
Digidesign Command 8
Digidesign Digi 002 Pro Tools Console
M-Audio ProjectMix I/O Control Surface
The Project Mix I/O is a discontinued product. However, it should work properly with basically any DAW program. I can't speak to specifically Premiere Pro, but we have a few customers who use that combination and those customers report it works just fine.
Icon QCon Pro USB Midi Controller Station
Behringer B-Control Fader BCF2000
Thank you for your email! Yes, you are able to use the BCF2000 to control Adobe Pro CC. YOu will need to program the controller into Mackie Emulation mode. Mackie Emulation will allow full functionality within your software. Attached you will find a PDF showing each emulation mode. Here are a few informative links explaining setup and application:
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1286249
http://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/control-surface-support.html
The former will provide a better understanding of connectivity.
Radikal Technologies SAC 2.2 DAW controller
Avid Artist Mix Control 8 Fader Euphonix DAW Mixing Control Surface
Tascam FW-1884 Firewire Control Surface
Tascam FW-1082 Firewire Control Surface
CM Labs Motormix
CM Labs Motormix 2
CM Labs MotorMate
Novation ZeRO SL MkII MIDI DAW Control Surface
Nektar Panorama P1 USB Midi DAW Control Surface
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USB or FIREWIRE MIXER

Looking to conect a mixer to my system via either USB or Firewire, used a Digidesign Command 8 with Avid system in the past, has anyone used this mixer with Soundtrack Pro?? Or Which one would everyone recomend?

Many thanks for your reply - can you use the transport functions with the tascam (eg when you press the play button on the tascam does adobe audition play)also is the tascam automated (do the sliders move in correspondance with the volume changes etc within a track) Many thanks Ronan

WARNING! :Quicktime 7 and Digidesign Core Audio issue

I recently attempted to upgrade from QT 6.5.2 to 7.0.2.
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WORSE STILL...
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both Quicktime (now 6.5.2) AND iTunes (v 4.x) were totalled ! QT would not open files (although the app itself DID open) and iTunes would not even launch ! OUCH - an OS re-install now looked likely !
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---Issue Fix---
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To learn more check out:
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and try typing the following as a Google search:
site:digidesign.com/ quicktime 7
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doz

I had the same problem.
I had to find a folder called "HAL" somewhere in Library and trash it. (I found this on the Digidesign User's Group site)
Once you trash it you need to download the appropriate CoreAudio driver from below. Install it and you should be ok.
OS 10.2.6, 10.2.7, 10.2.8 (Digidesign CoreAudio Driver v6.1.2)
http://akdownload.digidesign.com/support/digi/mac/osx/coreaudio612.bin
OS 10.3 (Digidesign CoreAudio Driver Version 6.9)
http://akdownload.digidesign.com/support/digi/mac/osx/coreaudio69.bin
OS X 10.4 (Standalone Digidesign CoreAudio Driver v6.9.2cs2)
http://akdownload.digidesign.com/support/digi/mac/osx/coreaudio692cs2.bin

Digidesign does it again - 7.3 upgrade

Hey guys,
I know this is the Logic forum, so before everyone jumps on me for posting about ProTools, read on. As both a ProTools and Logic user, I appreciate the versatility that I get from the use of both systems. One thing that has always made Logic my first choice in DAWs, however, is the fact that it just seems more intuitive to me. I like it better. There are features in Logic that, when I AM using ProTools, make me wonder, why haven't they put these features in ProTools? They're so basic! (Especially when it comes to MIDI stuff, but not exclusively MIDI.)
So, has anyone checked out the PT 7.3 upgrade yet? I have. It looks like they went into Logic and basically tore out a lot of its features, slapped them into PT and said, wow, look how innovative we are! While watching the demo videos on digidesign.com, I sat there open mouthed basically the whole time, as PT is beginning to look at lot more like Logic (not aesthetically, just. . . on the basis of features). Just wondering if anyone else happened to notice any of the similarities that are now showing up between the two systems. It almost pains me to say it, but Digidesign made a smart move with that 7.3 upgrade. It truly has some great features. . . even if they were seemingly pirated out of Logic. It definitely makes PT a much more attractive system.

Oh...and they finally have a "recently used files" list....
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...then they'll be where Logic was with 7.0.
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Does Protools Command 8 control surface work with Logic?

I thought this would be easier.

blayzay wrote:
Sorry its made for P.T. and Pro-Tools alone,
Fr.BlayZay.
Not true!
Command8 is optimised for ProTools, but can be used with other audio apps,
a short visit to the Digidesign website:
"Command|8 also includes an integrated, fully editable MIDI interface and features a stand-alone MIDI controller mode, enabling you to use it with your favorite third-party MIDI applications and devices — any that accept MIDI control change messages for level, panning, solo, mute, MIDI Machine Control, and other mappable parameters."
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21th

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Dear community,
For the past month, I'm searching for some help on this topic without success, "you are my last hope"
After modification of the PPP parameters under network preferences (according the clear archive from apple support on this topic), the terminal windows is poping up without any problem.
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You've probably solved this problem long ago, but I came across this thread a couple weeks ago when trying to do the same and thought I post this .vi for future users. This code is for a multitech MT5656ZDXV modem, but I think the AT commands are generic enough to be used with any voice modem. Hardware configuration requires and audio cable running from the PC speaker to the modem mic port. Also, I had to use a Konnex Office Konnector telephone line A/D which required me to manually pick up a handset; the software prompts the user to do this. Fancier A/Ds should eliminate the need for this and I have one on order. If you have an analog phone line then there should be no need to use an A/D or manually pick up the phone.
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Hello
I wonder if you ever solved this problem.
I have a very similar problem with Photoshop CS5 on Mac OSX 10.6 + HP Photosmart C7180.
If I choose "Photoshop Manages Colors" the results are lousy.
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when i click on an excel or word file in 2007 the program begins to open but then an error message says There was a problem sending the command to the program.
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