This page covers using ControlRoom with Studio One.
This guide assumes that you have already:
- Installed ControlRoom Hub
- Installed ControlRoom VR
- Connected the VR app to the Hub
- Connected Studio One to the Hub
If you have not completed the above steps, use the individual links, or please visit the ControlRoom Setup Overview
Overview
ControlRoom connects with Studio One in two ways simultaneously:
General MIDI Device (Map VR MIDI tools to compatible third party plugins)
Direct Connection to ControlRoom VST3/AU Plugins (VR Spatial Mixer and Plugin Tablet)
Detailed Setup Instructions
Please note, ControlRoom Hub must be running to maintain the connection with Studio One. It can be minimized, but not closed.
Spatial Mixer and Plugin Tablet
Every instance of the ControlRoom Channel VST3/AU plugin can be controlled from VR with the Spatial Mixer and Plugin Tablet. This provides powerful control over the plugin from within VR, including the Compressor, EQ, Spatial Panner.
Map ControlRoom Midi Tools to Plugin Parameters in Studio One
There are numerous MIDI tools in ControlRoom that can be mapped to control parameters in Studio One, including your favorite third party plugins. Follow the steps below for an example of how to map the FX Cube to a few plugin parameters in Studio One.
Studio One provides a very powerful system for managing external MIDI devices and mappings. With great power comes great responsibility. We recommend familiarizing yourself with the Studio One MIDI mapping system by reading the Control Link section of their reference manual.
It’s helpful here to use Command-Tab (Mac) or Alt-Tab (Windows) to quickly switch back and forth between the Hub and Studio One windows.
We recommend that you save your ControlRoom Hub session early and often any time you are mapping midi tools to Ableton.
Have more questions about this process? Check out our FAQ page.
Still have questions about setting up the Hub or have suggestions about how we could improve this page? Try our customer service portal.