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Old 10-17-2020, 12:24 PM
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Default Protools 2020 DAW midi controls?

hello, i recently bought AKAI APC40 controller board to use with Pro Tools, but i immediately found out that it isn't directly compatible, so I've been using Bome Midi translator to make it play well with pro tools. I'm not well versed in midi, and its not native hardware so I'm not expecting to get all of the functions working, but there are a few that i would like to be able to get running if possible.


is there a registry of what Pro Tools will accept as a midi input to control DAW functions? (play, pause record, faders etc) The only info i can find is from 2016 and doesn't appear to work anymore. If i can at least get the play pause record functions working that would be great.
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Old 10-18-2020, 06:41 AM
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Default Re: Protools 2020 DAW midi controls?

I found this, thought it might help:
Cubase command 8 midi map here - Avid Pro Audio Community


On the last page, at the top, you'll find a link to download a .xml file supposed to contain the midi mapping for command 8, the old native pro tools controller. I got one for almost nothing and it works with PT2020 just fine. You might even consider getting one yourself.
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Old 10-18-2020, 07:52 AM
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Another happy Command|8 / PT2020 user here!
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Old 12-09-2020, 06:21 PM
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If all you need is transport, you could use TouchOSC on a phone or tablet. TouchOSC sends not only midi commands but also keystrokes, so anything there’s a key for in Pro Tools can have a custom button on your device. I think it’s five bucks. Don’t forget the bridge app and also download the editor and you can make your own control surface very easily.
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Old 12-11-2020, 06:56 AM
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If all you need is transport, you could use TouchOSC on a phone or tablet.
Or Avid's own control app. Though it might be iPad only? I forget. It works beautifully on my six year old iPad Air 2, which model is quite cheap these days. Not as cheap as a Command 8. But a great deal more portable if you record yourself much.
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