Using the KX with Cubase

Owner’s Manual 23

Using the CUBASE FUNCTION Buttons

Default functions

When using Cubase, you can call up various
windows within Cubase by using the CUBASE
FUNCTION [A] and [B] buttons.
■ When using Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4:
The CUBASE FUNCTION [A] button can be used
for calling up the Sound Browser dialog.
The CUBASE FUNCTION [B] button can be used
for calling up the Mixer window.
■ When using Cubase AI4:
The CUBASE FUNCTION [A] button can be used
for calling up the List Editor window.
CUBASE FUNCTION [B] button can be used for
calling up the Mixer window.
The functions of the CUBASE FUNCTION [A] and
[B] buttons can be changed as desired. For details,
see the next section.

Assigning different functions to the

buttons

The buttons for controlling Cubase can be changed
as desired. To do this, follow the instructions below:
1.
Select “Device Setup” from the Device
menu.
The “Device Setup” dialog appears.
2.
Click “Yamaha KX” in the Device column.
The following buttons are assignable.
• CUBASE FUNCTION [A] and [B] buttons
• [ASSIGN 1] and [ASSIGN 2] buttons
• [MUTE] button
• [SOLO] button
• [VSTi WINDOW] button
• [ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK] button
3.
Click the Category column of the desired
button, then select the desired Category
from the pop-up menu.
When selecting a Category that includes
multiple commands, click the Command
column, then select the desired function from
the pop-up menu.
The commands available for assignment
depend on the selected category. For example,
selecting the “MIDI” category allows you to call
up various MIDI-related commands, such as
Quantize, Velocity, etc.
4.
Click [OK] after completing the setup.
The “Device Setup” dialog closes.

HINT

There are many Categories and many Commands
within each Category. You may want to spend some
time and check them out at your leisure. That way
you can find the commands you need to use the
most in your music production, and find the ones
that best suit your personal preferences and your
own workflow.
NOTE
For information on the assigned functions of
these buttons when using DAW software
other than Cubase, see page 34.
Category Command
Click “Yamaha KX.”