In this video I demonstrate how to set up the Monogram Creative Console as a control surface in Logic Pro. Technically speaking, this method could work for just about any MIDI controller, but I can't guarantee that the settings I use in this video will work for your MIDI controller. Enjoy! Use the discount code MTHG15 for 15% off at the Monogram store: monogramcc.com My initial review and overview video of the Monogram CC: ua-cam.com/video/sQ89glEfHp0/v-deo.html Download my Monogram CC profile I used in the video here: Download my Monogram CC profile used in the video here: support.monogramcc.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/6567977479565-MusicTechHelpGuy-Mix-Profile-3-Dials-3-Sliders-1-Orbiter-Core Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:37 Control Surface Demonstration in Logic 4:04 Discount Code 4:33 Reset and Colorize CC Controls 6:29 Control Surface Bar Color 7:48 Volume Faders 10:11 Fader Bank Left/Right 12:17 Solo Buttons 16:57 Pan Knobs 19:41 Scrolling with Orbiter 23:11 Wrap-Up Demonstration
just so you guys know, the Nektar panorama P1 does all this and much much much more for far cheaper. It auto assigns everything in logic, with controls for parameters in any of the logic plugins and instruments, and has a very intuitive program to easily configure 3rd party plugins. I'm not a shill I promise, it really just is THAT good. Unless you want a fancy looking modular setup like this one and don't mind dumping dough :)
Another fantastic vid. I'm a huge advocate of using Monogram CC in my Logic/FCP workflow. So much editing time saved by condensing keyboard commands and shortcuts into custom sets of templates for tracking, editing, mixing and mastering.. Only thing I would like to see carried over is illuminating the labeling onto the controller pads and sliders if that could be engineered. Great product for heavy productivity users..!
There are definitely cheaper control surfaces, or ones for about the same price without all the setup, but you have to decide if the price is worth the form factor. For me, it is, just because I don't have enough space for a full size control surface.
Gr8 ! But... when you select a new group, without motorised faders , you loose your previous setting... you can't just adjust them, you start from the biginnig isn'it?
Yep! That's the downside of using a MIDI controller as a control surface, you have to move the fader and "re-catch" the fader position when you use it. If that's a problem for you, then I would not recommend this unit, take your money and buy a real control surface that's compatible with Logic.
Great video walk through. Do you know if we can map parameters for Dolby Atmos surround panning within Logic? Looks like a breeze for stereo... any insight with Atmos panning will be much obliged!
I'm failing to see how useful this thing is. How do you get around the static fader positions on the monogram? Example: you pull fader 1, bank 1 down all the way. You move to bank 2 where fader 1 is up, but you want to pull it down. The corresponding fader on the monogram is all the way down from the previous fader move. What do you do there? Would you not be be better off buying a Behringer X Touch?
Many thanks for another great post. I'm going crazy looking for a control surface equally good for both Sculpture (morph pad) and Alchemy (performance pads). I play guitar parts through side-chained Sculpture and would especially love to move around in the morph pad live myself as opposed to letting Sculpture do it for me. Any suggestions?
A very interesting piece of gear, but listening to you saying that it’s quite complex to set up. Moreover I found out that it’s also quite expensive. Therefore my question: Is there a hardware controller (not modular) that you can do quite the same with, but that‘s already set up for the use with Logic? Is the Nektar P1 such a thing?
Curious if you’ve been in touch with Monogram recently. I’m getting a little nervous after placing an order two months ago and not yet having a ship date.
I had a control unit from a MAJOR named brand & it bmessed up the MIDI to such an extent I had to do a 16 hour complete system reset from Time Machine. I was going to do a review on YT but the manufacturer had a clause in their tech support chat that prevented me from going public. Does the system YOU are using work seamlessly? The issue I had o the other system was that it failed to recognise Buss / Aux channels.
Love it, question though, are the sliders motorized ? They don't seems to be. If they are not, how do you work this out when you are navigating in banks or adjust on the Logic mixer ?
They are not motorized. This controller is meant to be a MIDI controller, not a control surface. I'm just simply using it as a control surface, because of it's form factor. So it's definitely a work-around. For the faders, you just have to "catch" the fader position manually.
Absolutely, I don't use it much as a control surface like in this video, but I do use it as a MIDI controller, and to store some of my favorite shortcuts.
for someone who adore your videos and follow you for years now, wanted to ask I guess they sent it to you for free but if you needed to pay for it is it really worth it how can you justify like 1000$ for a midi controller?
Didnt make it through the video yet just skimmed but at first I was worried this was just gunna one of those videos talking about a product and all we get to see is the guy's face but but after skimming through 1/4 of the video I'm happy to say there is shots of the product and it's not just this guy vlogging/streaming the whole time
Shit but soons it goes to the shots showing the product and screen recording the audio goes to shit I'm guessing I stumbled apon a steamer or vlogger that just happens to be talking about this product I'm interested in, in that case Imma go watch a UA-camr that's derivated to reviewing and talking about tech as I believe the content will be more informative and at the very least the audio will be of a much better recording
If ya could redo the video with better audio I think this would do much better BC I really wanna actually watch the video BC it looks somewhat informative but I can't fully judge that BC the audio with headphones hurts my ears like I don't even wanna hear anything your saying, I might try to rewatch with video muted and captions on but I doubt many others are thinking of going to those lengths just to see if the contents going to be informative or not
Please be aware. I din't get my Monogram Controller since over one year. I paid 700€ for nothing. Please check other comments from other users and other similar review videos before ordering.
Hey @@lee9953 not just the audio one but I see for photo, video, and audio. The description states 12 months of updates. it also states "If purchased, additional hardware modules (Essential Keys Module, Dial Module, Slider Module, Orbiter Module) will also gain all of the functions included in the Audio Pack." but doesnt state how long.
launch pad mini is a every type controller killer creating custom shortcuts whit 3 banks and 60 plus buttons spending money just to scroll and mute what a waste of money in the end is all cc s
@@MusicTechHelpGuy yes i know that bro i use the launch pad to unfold shortcuts and i have a x touch and a platform x motorised faders to keep levels pans automation zoom etc i checked the price of monogram to expensive for non motorised faders thats all i think but it can be versatile to someone who uses adobe and logic pro mostly for video work nice video
It has the same functionality as the fader/rotary knob bank on a cheap controller keyboard - for 4 times the price and no keyboard. Complete rubbish. Wait until you see the Nektar CS12!
In this video I demonstrate how to set up the Monogram Creative Console as a control surface in Logic Pro. Technically speaking, this method could work for just about any MIDI controller, but I can't guarantee that the settings I use in this video will work for your MIDI controller. Enjoy!
Use the discount code MTHG15 for 15% off at the Monogram store:
monogramcc.com
My initial review and overview video of the Monogram CC:
ua-cam.com/video/sQ89glEfHp0/v-deo.html
Download my Monogram CC profile I used in the video here:
Download my Monogram CC profile used in the video here:
support.monogramcc.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/6567977479565-MusicTechHelpGuy-Mix-Profile-3-Dials-3-Sliders-1-Orbiter-Core
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:37 Control Surface Demonstration in Logic
4:04 Discount Code
4:33 Reset and Colorize CC Controls
6:29 Control Surface Bar Color
7:48 Volume Faders
10:11 Fader Bank Left/Right
12:17 Solo Buttons
16:57 Pan Knobs
19:41 Scrolling with Orbiter
23:11 Wrap-Up Demonstration
just so you guys know, the Nektar panorama P1 does all this and much much much more for far cheaper. It auto assigns everything in logic, with controls for parameters in any of the logic plugins and instruments, and has a very intuitive program to easily configure 3rd party plugins. I'm not a shill I promise, it really just is THAT good. Unless you want a fancy looking modular setup like this one and don't mind dumping dough :)
Another fantastic vid. I'm a huge advocate of using Monogram CC in my Logic/FCP workflow. So much editing time saved by condensing keyboard commands and shortcuts into custom sets of templates for tracking, editing, mixing and mastering.. Only thing I would like to see carried over is illuminating the labeling onto the controller pads and sliders if that could be engineered. Great product for heavy productivity users..!
this is incredibly helpful as was your initial monogram setup video- many, many thanks!!!!!!!!
Your tutorials are top notch! Hope to buy this soon, I've already put one of my kidneys for sale...
There are definitely cheaper control surfaces, or ones for about the same price without all the setup, but you have to decide if the price is worth the form factor. For me, it is, just because I don't have enough space for a full size control surface.
brilliant! Could I programme a volume fader to always apply to whatever track is selected?
These are soo cool. Definitely on my wishlist
Gr8 ! But... when you select a new group, without motorised faders , you loose your previous setting... you can't just adjust them, you start from the biginnig isn'it?
Yep! That's the downside of using a MIDI controller as a control surface, you have to move the fader and "re-catch" the fader position when you use it. If that's a problem for you, then I would not recommend this unit, take your money and buy a real control surface that's compatible with Logic.
@@MusicTechHelpGuy Thank you !
Well i have Mackie Controller but it's not easy...
Could you assign that jog wheel to a fx?
I could see you being able to scratch with this.
Jog wheel does time sliders do volume?
Never heard of this. Pretty cool
Great video walk through. Do you know if we can map parameters for Dolby Atmos surround panning within Logic? Looks like a breeze for stereo... any insight with Atmos panning will be much obliged!
I'm failing to see how useful this thing is. How do you get around the static fader positions on the monogram? Example: you pull fader 1, bank 1 down all the way. You move to bank 2 where fader 1 is up, but you want to pull it down. The corresponding fader on the monogram is all the way down from the previous fader move. What do you do there? Would you not be be better off buying a Behringer X Touch?
Many thanks for another great post. I'm going crazy looking for a control surface equally good for both Sculpture (morph pad) and Alchemy (performance pads). I play guitar parts through side-chained Sculpture and would especially love to move around in the morph pad live myself as opposed to letting Sculpture do it for me. Any suggestions?
A very interesting piece of gear, but listening to you saying that it’s quite complex to set up. Moreover I found out that it’s also quite expensive. Therefore my question: Is there a hardware controller (not modular) that you can do quite the same with, but that‘s already set up for the use with Logic? Is the Nektar P1 such a thing?
Curious if you’ve been in touch with Monogram recently. I’m getting a little nervous after placing an order two months ago and not yet having a ship date.
I had a control unit from a MAJOR named brand & it bmessed up the MIDI to such an extent I had to do a 16 hour complete system reset from Time Machine. I was going to do a review on YT but the manufacturer had a clause in their tech support chat that prevented me from going public. Does the system YOU are using work seamlessly? The issue I had o the other system was that it failed to recognise Buss / Aux channels.
Does it works with protools?thanks
Love it, question though, are the sliders motorized ? They don't seems to be. If they are not, how do you work this out when you are navigating in banks or adjust on the Logic mixer ?
They are not motorized. This controller is meant to be a MIDI controller, not a control surface. I'm just simply using it as a control surface, because of it's form factor. So it's definitely a work-around. For the faders, you just have to "catch" the fader position manually.
I love your videos man you're doing an amazing job ! this one is sponsored by monogram right?
No it is not sponsored.
@@MusicTechHelpGuy I’m pretty sure you said that in the video.. lol.
I wish there was plug and play mixer hardware for Logic Pro X
Thanks for this. Are you still using your Monogram controller?
Absolutely, I don't use it much as a control surface like in this video, but I do use it as a MIDI controller, and to store some of my favorite shortcuts.
for someone who adore your videos and follow you for years now, wanted to ask I guess they sent it to you for free but if you needed to pay for it is it really worth it how can you justify like 1000$ for a midi controller?
Didnt make it through the video yet just skimmed but at first I was worried this was just gunna one of those videos talking about a product and all we get to see is the guy's face but but after skimming through 1/4 of the video I'm happy to say there is shots of the product and it's not just this guy vlogging/streaming the whole time
Shit but soons it goes to the shots showing the product and screen recording the audio goes to shit I'm guessing I stumbled apon a steamer or vlogger that just happens to be talking about this product I'm interested in, in that case Imma go watch a UA-camr that's derivated to reviewing and talking about tech as I believe the content will be more informative and at the very least the audio will be of a much better recording
If ya could redo the video with better audio I think this would do much better BC I really wanna actually watch the video BC it looks somewhat informative but I can't fully judge that BC the audio with headphones hurts my ears like I don't even wanna hear anything your saying, I might try to rewatch with video muted and captions on but I doubt many others are thinking of going to those lengths just to see if the contents going to be informative or not
anybody want to trade sliders and orbital module for dials?
Please be aware. I din't get my Monogram Controller since over one year. I paid 700€ for nothing. Please check other comments from other users and other similar review videos before ordering.
I just saw that they are charging for software updates now. wtf?? yearly software update costs.
IDK where you heard that from, but the Monogram Console software is free. Still is.
Bro where to you get your “news” 😂
Bro where to you get your “news” 😂
The audio packs are good for 12 months of updates, that’s what you’re referring to, right?
Hey @@lee9953 not just the audio one but I see for photo, video, and audio. The description states 12 months of updates. it also states "If purchased, additional hardware modules (Essential Keys Module, Dial Module, Slider Module, Orbiter Module) will also gain all of the functions included in the Audio Pack." but doesnt state how long.
For $400, really? I'll stick to my midi mix. SMH
Extremely expensive for no reason, with the same money i can buy a qcon pro
launch pad mini is a every type controller killer creating custom shortcuts whit 3 banks and 60 plus buttons spending money just to scroll and mute what a waste of money in the end is all cc s
I have a launchpad pro. Wonderful midi controller. Not great when used as a control surface.
@@MusicTechHelpGuy yes i know that bro i use the launch pad to unfold shortcuts and i have a x touch and a platform x motorised faders to keep levels pans automation zoom etc i checked the price of monogram to expensive for non motorised faders thats all i think but it can be versatile to someone who uses adobe and logic pro mostly for video work nice video
It has the same functionality as the fader/rotary knob bank on a cheap controller keyboard - for 4 times the price and no keyboard. Complete rubbish. Wait until you see the Nektar CS12!
Logic surface controls suck so much ass