Steinberg CC121 Operation Manual

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7Insert the TOOLS for CC121 CD-ROM into 
the CD-ROM drive.
Installing Steinberg CC121 Extension
8Open the “Extensions_” folder on the CD-
ROM, then double-click the file “setup.exe.”
A “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for 
Steinberg CC121 Extension” window appears.
NOTE
·If the same version of Steinberg CC121 Extensions 
has already been installed in your computer, a soft-
ware ”Confirm Uninstall” window appears. In this 
case, click [Cancel].
·If a...

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■Windows Vista:
Preparing to install
1Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of 
the CC121 is in the STANDBY ( ) position. 
2Disconnect all the devices other than the 
mouse and keyboard from the computer, 
then connect the CC121 directly to the com-
puter (without using a hub) by using a USB 
cable. 
3Start the computer and log on to the Admin-
istrator account.
4Insert the TOOLS for CC121 CD-ROM into 
the CD-ROM drive.
Installing Steinberg CC121 Extension...

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■Macintosh:
Preparing to install
1Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of 
the CC121 is in the STANDBY ( ) position. 
2Disconnect all the devices other than the 
mouse and keyboard from the computer, 
then connect the CC121 directly to the com-
puter (without using a hub) by using a USB 
cable. 
3Start the computer and log on to the Admin-
istrator account.
4Insert the TOOLS for CC121 CD-ROM into 
the CD-ROM drive.
Installing Steinberg CC121...

Starting the CC121 and Cubase
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Starting the CC121 and Cubase
Once installation (page 10) has been successful, the CC121 can be used at any time by following the simple proce-
dure below, allowing the computer to recognize the CC121.
1Exit Cubase if it has already been started. 
Cubase cannot recognize the CC121 if you turn on the power of the CC121 after starting Cubase. Make sure 
to start Cubase after turning on the power of the CC121.
2Start the CC121 by executing the...

The Controls and Connectors
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The Controls and Connectors
Front Panel
■CUBASE READY lamp
This LED lamp indicates whether the CC121 is 
turned on or not and whether communication 
between the CC121 and the computer is enabled or 
not. This lamp flashes to indicate that the CC121 is 
bus-powered from the connected computer. When 
the lamp is lit continuously, communication with the 
computer is enabled and Link functions are avail-
able.
IMPORTANT
To use the Link function...

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NOTE
·The motorizing function of the fader is available only 
when the AC power adaptor is connected to the 
CC121.
·The touch sensitivity of the fader can be adjusted. 
Refer to “Adjusting the touch sensitivity of the fader” 
on page 21 for details. 
2PAN knob
Controls the PAN parameter.
3[] (Mute) button
Turns the Mute on or off. 
4[] (Solo) button
Turns the Solo on or off. 
5[] (Read Automation) button
Turns the Read Automation on or off.
6[] (Write...

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■Transport section
This section enables you to control the transport 
functions on Cubase.
1[] (Previous) button
Moves the current position to the previous marker (or 
the beginning of the project if there is no previous 
marker.
2[] (Rewind) button
Rewind. 
3[] (Forward) button
Forward. 
4[] (Next) button
Moves the current position to the next marker.
5[] (Cycle) button
Turns Cycle mode on and off.
6[] (Stop) button
Stops the project playback....

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1VALUE knob/button
Rotating this knob adjusts the volume level of the 
assigned function, while pressing the knob turns the 
assigned function on or off.
2FUNCTION [1] - [4] buttons
Selects the parameter operated by the VALUE knob. 
The pressed button lights, allowing you to confirm 
which button is selected.
When “Studio Control” is selected: 
You can select the desired studio (created on the VST 
Connections window) of the Control Room by press-
ing...

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■AI KNOB section
This section lets you control a desired parameter 
specified via the mouse pointer and moving the cur-
rent position of the project. 
1AI KNOB
This multi-function knob can control a desired 
parameter within the principal window and plug-in 
software on Cubase, specified via the mouse pointer 
(as long as the [LOCK] button and [JOG] button are 
turned off). The assignable parameters to the AI 
KNOB change according to the on/off...

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Rear Panel
1[STANDBY/ON] switch
Press this switch to turn the power to the CC121 on or off (standby) (page 9). 
2USB TO HOST terminal
This terminal is used to connect the CC121 and the computer by using a USB cable. Since the CC121 is bus-pow-
ered, the power can be supplied from the computer to the CC121 via this terminal. 
3FOOT SW jack
This terminal is used to connect an optional foot switch, letting you control a certain parameter of Cubase with...