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Control Your VSTi Parameters with Cakewalk and nanoKONTROL 2

As a musician, having the right tools can make all the difference in your creative process. When it comes to controlling VSTi parameters, finding the perfect device can be a challenge. In this article, we'll explore how to use the nanoKONTROL 2 with Cakewalk and BandLab Native Instruments Controller Editor Template to control your VSTi parameters.

Choosing the Right Device

The nanoKONTROL 2 is a great controller for controlling tracks, but it may not be the best choice for controlling VSTi parameters. There are a few alternatives you can consider, such as AZController or other controllers specifically designed for this purpose.

Setting Up Your MIDI Patchbay/Router

To connect your nanoKONTROL 2 to your computer, you'll need a MIDI patchbay/router. This will allow you to route the nanoKONTROL 2's MIDI ports to your loopMIDI ports. You may also be able to use a software loopback device, such as LoopMIDI.

Using Korg Kontrol Editor

If you have the Korg Kontrol Editor, you can download scenes to your nanoKONTROL 2 and control your VSTi parameters. However, keep in mind that Cakewalk may not play well with this setup, as it seems to want to do everything via MIDI.

Setting Scenes on Your nanoKONTROL

To set scenes on your nanoKONTROL Studio (or nanoKONTROL 2), you'll need to use the scene button. This allows you to customize your controller's behavior for different scenes or projects.

AZController and ACT

If you're new to using AZController/ACT, don't worry! You can map your nanoKONTROL 2 to Cakewalk's functions using MIDI learn. For example, you can map slider 1 to z3ta+ FX delay feedback with a midi track called 'CCs to zeta+ FX on TTS-1'.

In conclusion, controlling VSTi parameters with your nanoKONTROL 2 and Cakewalk can be achieved with the right setup. By using AZController/ACT and setting up your MIDI patchbay/router, you can map your controller to control your VSTi parameters. Happy music-making!

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