
A Control Surface in Studio One is a hardware device that is designed to control mix functions, like the PreSonus FaderPort-series. The sound modules will be set up as an Instrument. The MIDI controls (keyboard, pads, knobs, faders, etc.) will be set up as a Keyboard. Studio One views the controller and tone-generation functions as two different devices: a MIDI keyboard controller and a sound module. In some cases, your MIDI keyboard controller is also used as a tone generator.

An Instrument in Studio One refers to external tone generators that are controlled via MIDI. In Studio One, a Keyboard is a hardware device that is generally used for playing and controlling other MIDI devices, virtual instruments, and software parameters.Any device that is used to control instruments, is called a Keyboard, this also includes pad controllers like ATOM.
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Please consult the documentation that came with your MIDI hardware for complete installation instructions.īefore we discuss how to set up your MIDI devices, let's define the three diferent types of external MIDI devices configured from this window:

Note that if you are using a third-party MIDI interface or USB MIDI-controller keyboard, you must install any required drivers for these devices before beginning this section.

This article will guide you through setting up your MIDI keyboard controller and sound modules. From the External Devices window in Studio One, you can configure your MIDI keyboard controller, sound modules, and control surfaces.
