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Fig. 8
 Knob
This is for display purposes only. LED brightness varies 
according to the current setting value of the control 
change.
 –  Edit Box
This allows you to confirm/edit the settings of the control 
change parameter assigned to the knob.
A parameter is always assigned to all knobs. Use any of 
the following to edit each parameter after clicking the 
edit box.
•Mouse wheel
•Computer keyboard cursor key
•Direct Input (except the editing of “Knob LED lighting 
type”)
•6/% click
For details about the parameters assigned to the edit 
box, see below.
 [KNOB LED] (Knob LED)
Selects the LED lighting type for the knob. Four types are 
available.
The setting-based brightness varies depending on the 
type.
Ty p e  1
The smaller/ larger the setting value is, the darker/ 
brighter the LED brightness is.Ty p e  2
The smaller/ larger the setting value is, the brighter/ 
darker the LED brightness is.
Ty p e  3
The closer to or further from the center the setting 
value is, the darker/brighter the LED brightness is.
Ty p e  4
The closer to or further from the center the setting 
value is, the brighter/darker the LED brightness is.
 [CC NUMBER] (Control Change Number)
Displays/ edits the currently assigned MIDI Control 
Change number. Range is from 0 to 127.
 [MIDI CH] (MIDI channel number)
Displays/ edits the currently specified MIDI channel. 
Range is from 1 to 16.
 [MAX]/[MIN] (Maximum/ Minimum)
Displays/edits the maximum/minimum values of Control 
Change assigned to 
. Range is from 0 to 127.
Specifying the maximum/minimum values to both sides 
 and  can be done. The knob behaviors are given 
below.
•When the value is 
 > : The output value 
decreases/ increases by turning the knob to the 
left/right.
•When the value is 
 < : The output value 
increases/ decreases by turning the knob to the 
left/right.
•If inputting the same value to 
 and , the 
output value stays constant.




 




  
						

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CMC-AI
The CMC-AI allows you to control a specific parameter 
with the mouse pointer, the main mix level and the jog 
wheel by using a knob, and to control Cubase by 
assigning parameters to function buttons.
CMC-AI has the following three modes.
AI Knob mode
This mode lets you control a user-specified parameter 
with the mouse pointer on Cubase by using the AI Knob. 
The CMC-AI is initially set to this mode.
Vo l u m e  M o d e
This mode lets you control the main mix level by using 
the AI Knob.
Jog mode
This mode lets you control the project time position slider 
on the transport panel of Cubase by using the AI Knob.
There is another function, called Browse Operation, 
which is unrelated to the above-mentioned modes.
Controls and Functions
NOTE
The device maintains the mode used last.
 READY LED
Lights when connected to a computer.
 [F1]   [F2]   [F3]   [F4] (Function 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 
button)
Executes the user command F1/ F2/ F3/ F4.
You can assign a desired command from among “Key 
Commands” of Cubase ([Key Commands…] under the 
[File] menu) to each button. The initial settings of CMC-
AI’s user commands are as follows.
NOTE
For instructions on editing the user commands, refer to 
“Editing User Commands” on page 35.
  [AI] (AI Knob mode button)
Sets to the AI Knob mode, and lights when in the AI 
Knob mode.
 [] (Browser button)
Select an item. These buttons are available only while 
the Browse Operation is running. For details, see 
“Browse Operation” on page 33.
  [VOL] (Volume mode button)
Sets to the Volume mode, and lights when in the Volume 
mode.

  [LOCK] (Lock button)
In the AI Knob mode, this locks the parameter to be 
edited with the AI Knob. You can control the parameter 
locked regardless of the mouse pointer location.
Instructions on locking the parameter are described 
below.
1.Locate the mouse pointer to the desired 
parameter on Cubase.
2.Press [LOCK].
[LOCK] will light as soon as the parameter is 
locked.
NOTE
•To release the lock, press [LOCK] again. When the 
lock is released, the button light will go out.
•The CMC-AI maintains the lock status set last during 
operation.
 



!  – 
Button Category Command
F1 File Save
F2 Edit Undo
F3 Devices Mixer
F4 Edit Redo 
						

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In the Volume mode, this slightly adjusts the main mix 
level if you control [AI KNOB] while pressing this button. 
In the Jog mode, this slightly adjusts the position of the 
project time position slider if you control [AI KNOB] while 
pressing this button.
  [JOG] (Jog mode button)
Sets to the Jog mode, and lights when in the Jog mode.
!  [AI KNOB] (AI Knob)
In AI Knob mode, this controls a desired parameter 
within the principal window and plug-in software on 
Cubase. When [LOCK] is off, this controls a specified 
parameter with the mouse pointer in a Cubase window.
In the Volume mode, this adjusts the main mix level of 
Cubase.
In the Jog mode, this controls the project time position 
slider (moves the playback position manually forward or 
backward).
Pressing [AI KNOB] calls up a dialog corresponding to 
the Cubase window. The correspondence table is shown 
below.
NOTE
The assignable parameters to the AI Knob are 
parameters that can be automated within the principal 
window and plug-in software on Cubase. Plug-in 
software compatible with the AI Knob are the VST 3 
plug-ins included with Cubase (as of June 2011).
Browse Operation
This function allows you to select a desired item 
displayed in a window called up when the AI Knob is 
pressed by using the device.
NOTE
•The mode button currently selected ([AI], [VOL] or 
[JOG]) flashes during the Browse Operation.
•If an additional dialog is called up while a Browse 
Operation dialog is open, use the mouse to operate.
•If you selected the “Prompt for project location”  
[Continue]/ [Open Other] in the Project Assistant 
window, the “Set Project Folder”/ “Open Project” dialog 
will appear. Select a project folder by using the mouse, 
then click [OK]/ [Open].
 [] (Browser button)
Moves the cursor to select items from side to side.

  [LOCK] (Lock button)
Press this to close the dialog without fixing the operation.
Hold down this to reset all items already fixing within the 
dialog.
!  [AI KNOB] (AI Knob)
Turn this to move the cursor to select an item up or 
down.
Press to select the next item after fixing the operation. 
When the last item is selected, this closes the dialog 
after fixing the operation.
NOTE
Control functions other than those above are the same 
as the AI Knob mode. Cubase window status Dialog which is called up
When the project window is 
not opened.Project Assistant
When the project window is 
opened.Choose Track Preset
When VST/ VSTi plug-in 
window is opened and 
active.
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Troubleshooting
The power of the device does not turn 
on.
• Make sure that the device is properly connected to 
the computer via a USB cable.
Connecting between the computer and the device via 
a USB cable supplies power source to the device.
• Confirm whether or not a proper USB cable is used. 
If the USB cable is broken or damaged, replace the 
USB cable with a new one. Use a USB cable no longer 
than three meters.
Cubase does not recognize the device.
• Make sure that the device is connected to the 
computer before Cubase is started.
• Make sure that the device is properly connected to 
the computer via a USB cable.
• Confirm whether or not a proper USB cable is used.
• Make sure that the TOOLS for CMC (Yamaha USB-
MIDI Driver and CMC Extension) has been installed.
• Make sure that a version of Cubase which is 
compatible with operation with the device is used.
For latest information of the corresponding Cubase, 
see the following web site.
http://www.steinberg.net
• Are you connecting a device equipped with an AI 
knob and the CMC-AI simultaneously to one 
computer?
If you are using Cubase 5.5.1 or any previous version 
under the above-mentioned condition, the AI knob and 
Lock button equipped with CMC-AI cannot be used.
• Make sure that the sleep/suspended/standby mode 
of the computer is disabled.
When the computer returns from the power-saving 
function with the function enabled, it may not be able 
to recognize the device. Disable the power-saving 
function.
The touch controller (fader or slider) 
does not work properly.
• Do not touch the touch controller while the 
indicator is moving immediately after connecting 
the device to a computer.
If you touch it in the above-mentioned situation, the 
touch controller may not work properly. In this case, 
reconnect the device to the computer.
CMC-PD Editor/CMC-QC Editor cannot 
change to online.
• Make sure that the device is connected to the 
computer before the Editor is started.
• Make sure that CMC-PD/ CMC-QC is properly 
connected to the computer via a USB cable.
• Is any other MIDI application running 
simultaneously?
Quit any application software which may be using the 
CMC-PD/ CMC-QC Port. If the application software 
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Appendix
Uninstalling the TOOLS for CMC
You must remove the following two software components 
installed from the TOOLS for CMC.
•Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver
•Steinberg CMC Applications
Windows
1.Start the computer and log on to the 
Administrator account.
2.Open the window for the uninstall operation as 
follows.
Windows XP:
[Start]  [Control Panel]  [Add or Remove 
Programs]
Windows Vista/ Windows 7:
[Start]  [Control Panel]  [Uninstall a Program]
3.Select one of the software components from the 
list.
4.Uninstall them as follows.
Windows XP:
Click [Change/Remove]/ [Remove]. Follow the on-
screen instructions to remove the software.
Windows Vista/ Windows 7:
Click [Uninstall]/ [Uninstall/Change]. Follow the on-
screen instructions to remove the software.
Uninstallation of the TOOLS for CMC is now complete.
Mac
Remove the folders and files of the following software 
components.
Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver
•[User]  Your user folder  [Library]  [Preferences] 
 jp.co.yamaha.USBMIDIDriver.plist
(This file is created after the driver is loaded.)
•[Library]  [Audio]  [MIDI Drivers]  
YAMAHAUSBMIDIDriver.plugin
•[Library]  [PreferencePanes]  
YAMAHAUSBMIDIPatch.prefPane
•[Library]  [Receipts]  
YAMAHA-USBMIDIDriver.pkg
•[Library]  [Receipts]  YAMAHA-USBMIDIPatch.pkg
Steinberg CMC Applications
•[Library]  [Application Support]  [Steinberg]  
[Components]  cmc_extension_u.boundle
•[Applications]  CMC-PDEditor.app
•[Applications]  CMC-QCEditor.app
Uninstallation of the TOOLS for CMC is now complete.
Editing User Commands
You can edit User commands in the Device Setup 
window of Cubase (called up via [Device Setup…] under 
the [Devices] menu).
Instructions on editing are described below.
1.Remote Devices
Select a desired model from the [Remote Devices].
2.User Commands
The user commands of the model selected in step 1 
above are displayed. Select a function to assign to 
the button ([F1] to [F4] or [F1] to [F8]) from 
[Category] and [Command].
3.Reset
Click to reset the user commands assignments 
(step 2) to the factory settings.
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Error Messages
(CMC-PD Editor/CMC-QC Editor)
These messages appear when certain problems have 
occurred.
When unauthorized data is included in the file.
The file cannot be opened. Select another file or confirm 
the file.
When creating a new file could not be done.
The file cannot be saved. Try [Save as] once again.
When connection between the device and the editor 
was lost.
Data communication between the device and the editor 
cannot be established. Connect the device to the 
computer correctly, and restart the editor.
When the manual data is missing.
The manual can not be displayed. Install the TOOLS for 
CMC once again. Refer to “Installing TOOLS for CMC” 
on page 5 for installation instructions.
Glossary
Autoscroll
During playback, this keeps on displaying the project 
cursor in the event display of Cubase. In other words, 
the waveform display will scroll.
Automation
You can edit parameters such as volume and pan to 
desired values in the project window of Cubase. The 
value edited will be immediately reflected and recorded.
Control Change
These are MIDI messages, numbered from 0 to 127, that 
allow you to control a variety of parameters.
Cycle
Repeatedly plays back a particular range within the 
event display of Cubase.
Channel Bank
A unit of consecutive channels which can be operated 
by the CMC-FD. Up to four channels are regarded as 
one unit.
Nudge
Shifts the position of project cursor in units of frame.
Bypass
Temporarily suspends effects such as EQ, Inserts and 
Sends so that you can hear the unprocessed sound.
Bank
A group of the CMC-PD’s built-in sixteen pads.
Project Cursor
Vertical line (the playback position) in the event display 
of Cubase.
Fra m e
One of the measures of time in the event display.
Fre e z e
Locks the track’s process. Effect plug-ins can sometimes 
require a lot of processor power. You may reach a point 
where the computer cannot play back the track properly 
(the CPU overload indicator in the VST Performance 
window lights, cracking sounds occur, etc.). Using 
Freeze can help prevent this.
Ve lo c i t y
This is MIDI information which represents how strong 
(fast) the CMC-PD’s built-in pad is operated.
The phrase “Velocity” represents speed. For the CMC-
PD’s built-in pad, “Velocity” is effectively the same as 
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Ve l o c it y  C u r ve
This determines how the velocity value is generated 
(output) responding to your general playing strength of 
the CMC-PD’s built-in pads.
Locator
The blue box with white triangles in the ruler on the event 
display of Cubase is the locator. (See the figure below) 
You can drag it, locating the mouse pointer on the 
triangle.
Marker
The numbered marks in the event display of Cubase 
(see figure below).
GM
This is the abbreviation of General MIDI, which is the 
format related to Voice allocation of MIDI tone 
generators and MIDI functions. This standard ensures 
that recorded MIDI songs will sound virtually the same 
regardless of the manufacturer and the model of the tone 
generator on which they are played.
VST
This is the abbreviation of Virtual Studio Technology, 
which is one of general standards of software plug-ins 
developed by Steinberg. The phrase “VST3” applies to 
version 3 of VST.Specifications
General Specifications
Specifications and descriptions in this manual are for 
information purposes only. Steinberg/Yamaha Corp. 
reserves the right to change or modify products or 
specifications at any time without prior notice.
USB terminal USB1.1/ 2.0
Dimensions
(W x D x H)CMC-CH:  102 x 183 x 29.5 mm 
CMC-FD:  102 x 183 x 18.0 mm 
CMC-TP:  102 x 183 x 18.0 mm 
CMC-PD:  102 x 183 x 30.0 mm 
CMC-QC:  102 x 183 x 29.5 mm
CMC-AI:  102 x 183 x 32.7 mm 
When the stand is in use: additional 
24.3 mm (H)
Weight CMC-CH:  240g
CMC-FD:  245g
CMC-TP:  240g
CMC-PD:  260g
CMC-QC:  250g
CMC-AI:  220g
Accessories•Read me first (printed)
•Cubase AI Download Instructions 
(printed)
•TOOLS for CMC CD-ROM
•USB Cable
•Joint plate 
						

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MIDI command map
CMC-CH
Buttons and Encoders
* 0: Increase
1: Center Minimum
2: Increase
3: Decrease
4: Center Maximum
Touch Controller
Fun ct i onMIDI Message
CMC  PCMIDI Message
PC  CMC
Channel Select Left 90 30 kk –
Channel Select Right 90 31 kk –
Pan B0 10 rr B0 30 xy
Freeze 90 4C kk 90 4C kk
Folder 90 47 kk –
Inserts Bypass 90 2B kk 90 2B kk
Read 90 4A kk 90 4A kk
Edit Channel Setting 90 33 kk 90 33 kk
EQ Bypass 90 28 kk 90 28 kk
Write 90 4B kk 90 4B kk
Edit Instrument 90 2D kk 90 2D kk
Sends Bypass 90 29 kk 90 29 kk
Shift 90 46 kk –
Mute 90 10 kk 90 10 kk
Solo 90 08 kk 90 08 kk
Monitor 90 78 kk 90 78 kk
Record Enable 90 00 kk 90 00 kk
Detail of Parameters
kk:  00 = OFF, 7F = ON
rr:  0x = CW, 4x = CCW
x:  Lighting Type (0 – 4)* 
y:  Lighting Pattern (1 – B)
Fun ct i onMIDI Message
Device  PCMIDI Message
PC  Device
Fader Position E0 nn mm E0 nn mm
Jump On/Off 90 68 kk –
Solo – 90 08 kk
Mute – 90 10 kk
Detail of Parameters
nn: Position Low (0x00 – 0x7F)
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CMC-FD
Buttons and Encoders
Touch Controller
Fun ct i onMIDI Message
CMC  PCMIDI Message
PC  CMC
Shift 90 46 kk –
Channel Left 90 30 kk –
Channel Right 90 31 kk –
Bank Left 90 2E kk –
Bank Right 90 2F kk –
Detail of Parameters
kk: 00 = OFF, 7F = ON
Fun ct i onMIDI Message
CMC  PCMIDI Message
PC  CMC
Fader 1 Fader Position E0 nn mm E0 nn mm
Jump On/Off 90 68 kk –
Solo 90 08 kk 90 08 kk
Mute 90 10 kk 90 10 kk
Level Meter – F9 03 xx
Fader 2 Fader Position E1 nn mm E1 nn mm
Jump On/Off 90 69 kk –
Solo 90 09 kk 90 09 kk
Mute 90 11 kk 90 11 kk
Level Meter – F9 13 xx
Fader 3 Fader Position E2 nn mm E2 nn mm
Jump On/Off 90 6A kk –
Solo 90 0A kk 90 0A kk
Mute 90 12 kk 91 12 kk
Level Meter – F9 23 xx
Fader 4 Fader Position E3 nn mm E3 nn mm
Jump On/Off 90 6B kk –
Solo 90 0B kk 91 0B kk
Mute 90 13 kk 91 13 kk
Level Meter – F9 33 xx
Detail of Parameters
nn: Position Low (0x00 – 0x7F)
mm: Position High (0x00 – 0x7F)
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CMC-TP
Buttons and Encoders
Touch Controller
* 0: Position
1: Zoom
2: Shuttle
3: Level Meter
4: Tap
5: Level Meter Mask
Fun ct i onMIDI Message
CMC  PCMIDI Message
PC  CMC
Insert Marker 90 57 kk –
Step Bar Left 90 60 kk –
Step Bar Right 90 61 kk –
Set Locators Range 90 58 kk –
Locator Left 90 62 kk –
Rewind 90 5B kk 91 5B kk
Forward 90 5C kk 91 5C kk
Locator Right 90 63 kk –
Shift 90 46 kk –
Step Marker Left 90 54 kk –
Step Marker Right 90 55 kk –
Copy Track 90 59 kk –
Slider Mode 90 5A kk –
Cycle 90 56 kk 90 56 kk
Stop 90 5D kk 90 5D kk
Start 90 5E kk 90 5E kk
Record 90 5F kk 90 5F kk
Detail of Parameters
kk: 00 = OFF, 7F = ON
Fun ct i onMIDI Message
CMC  PCMIDI Message
PC  CMC
Slider Position E9 nn mm –
Pinch out/Pinch in EA nn mm –
Touch On/Off 90 71 kk –
Slider LED – E9 0x yy
Detail of Parameters
nn:  Position Low (0x00 – 0x7F)
mm:  Position High (0x00 – 0x7F)
xx:  Lighting Type (0 – 5)*
yy:  Lighting Pattern (0x00 – 0x0D)