Behringer CMD Series

[michael133]

nemonic no longer works for them so he wont have any more of an idea than us on whats happening with the CMD range

[nem0nic]

The Studio 2a is supposed to sell for $99.

As for the 4a, I can only guess that it's been discontinued.

[DarkFoxDK]

I've finally – after much tinkering and experimentation – finished my mapping for the PL-1. My MM-1 mapping still needs a bit of adjusting, but I'll try to get that done this weekend.

Let me know what you think!
https://maps.djtechtools.com/mappings/2502

[Holiday]

So I'm gonna give a thumbs up to the CMD MM-1 with Traktor. Almost half the price of the Z1 (though without a soundcard but I got an A10 anyways), 4 line faders and a crossfader, Full EQ + Filter knobs, volume meter, etc. Powered USB hub for 4 devices! I mapped the FX buttons with a shift toggle to get on/off 4 FX. Only thing is I'd suggest Chroma Cap knobs or the like as I think the stock knobs are a little too short. Build quality seems pretty good for a controller that cost about $100.

[newage51]

hey guys,

so i just picked up an MM1 but can find any scripts that will work for ableton. i downloaded the one on the behringer site and it doesnt seem to work for me. i read about the channel issue so i went into the code and changed the 4 to a 0 as my unit shows its running channel 1, but still no go

can anyone help me get that script running or point me in the direction to another working ableton script for this controller? i tried mapping all the stuff myself but the navigation aspect seems impossible, didnt even attempt the LED fedback.

thanks!

btw im running ableton v8.2

[trz303]

I just got 2 x MM1 to use as a 8 channels mixer for Ableton Live.
But MM1 1 and 2 send the same controls on the same channel so both are recognized in live, but I cant assign tracks 1-4 to the first one and tracks 5-8 to the second one. Is there a way to change the default midi channel on the MM1 ??

Djs with 2 x PL1 should have the same problem too I suppose ...?

[nem0nic]

so i just picked up an MM1 but can find any scripts that will work for ableton. i downloaded the one on the behringer site and it doesnt seem to work for me...

This isn't a channel problem. Your MM-1 should be set to send data on channel 5. I know the script works, so if it's not working for you, then its a configuration problem. Did you look at the configuration PDF and follow the instructions exactly? Before you try again, be sure to change the MIDI channel back to CH5.

But MM1 1 and 2 send the same controls on the same channel so both are recognized in live, but I cant assign tracks 1-4 to the first one and tracks 5-8 to the second one. Is there a way to change the default midi channel on the MM1 ??

You have a different problem. The MM-1 Live script was written to accommodate one controller. If you want to use another one, this should get you going...

(1) Copy the MM1.PY file and name the copy MM2.PY
(2) Open the new MM2.PY script in a text editor - NOT a word processor (Use notepad or something similar)
(3) Edit the line that says "CHANNEL = 4 # assume channel is constant for everything" and change the number from "4" to whatever other MIDI channel you want to use for the second MM-1. Save and close the document.
(4) Change the MIDI channel of the second MM-1 to the new channel.

HERE is a link to an app that will make it easy to change the MIDI channel.

I think this should get you going. I originally did this by copying the entire script folder and renaming it, but I think you'll just need to change the MM1.PY script and that should be enough.

BTW, this is an issue with Live and the script, not the CMD controllers. Programs like Traktor and VDJ can handle multiple identical MIDI devices with no problem at all. So having (for instance) 2 PL-1s connected isn't a problem at all.

[Small City Boy]

So I'm gonna give a thumbs up to the CMD MM-1 with Traktor. Almost half the price of the Z1 (though without a soundcard but I got an A10 anyways), 4 line faders and a crossfader, Full EQ + Filter knobs, volume meter, etc. Powered USB hub for 4 devices! I mapped the FX buttons with a shift toggle to get on/off 4 FX. Only thing is I'd suggest Chroma Cap knobs or the like as I think the stock knobs are a little too short. Build quality seems pretty good for a controller that cost about $100.

Agreed 100% on the knobs being too short. And they're a little slippery too. I've only used mine for a few hours but it's already the thing that frustrates me the most.

Otherwise, great little unit

[trz303]

wow many thanks !
will try this asap.

This isn't a channel problem. Your MM-1 should be set to send data on channel 5. I know the script works, so if it's not working for you, then its a configuration problem. Did you look at the configuration PDF and follow the instructions exactly? Before you try again, be sure to change the MIDI channel back to CH5.


You have a different problem. The MM-1 Live script was written to accommodate one controller. If you want to use another one, this should get you going...

(1) Copy the MM1.PY file and name the copy MM2.PY
(2) Open the new MM2.PY script in a text editor - NOT a word processor (Use notepad or something similar)
(3) Edit the line that says "CHANNEL = 4 # assume channel is constant for everything" and change the number from "4" to whatever other MIDI channel you want to use for the second MM-1. Save and close the document.
(4) Change the MIDI channel of the second MM-1 to the new channel.

HERE is a link to an app that will make it easy to change the MIDI channel.

I think this should get you going. I originally did this by copying the entire script folder and renaming it, but I think you'll just need to change the MM!.PY script and that should be enough.

BTW, this is an issue with Live and the script, not the CMD controllers. Programs like Traktor and VDJ can handle multiple identical MIDI devices with no problem at all. So having (for instance) 2 PL-1s connected isn't a problem at all.

[newage51]

This isn't a channel problem. Your MM-1 should be set to send data on channel 5. I know the script works, so if it's not working for you, then its a configuration problem. Did you look at the configuration PDF and follow the instructions exactly? Before you try again, be sure to change the MIDI channel back to CH5.


You have a different problem. The MM-1 Live script was written to accommodate one controller. If you want to use another one, this should get you going...

(1) Copy the MM1.PY file and name the copy MM2.PY
(2) Open the new MM2.PY script in a text editor - NOT a word processor (Use notepad or something similar)
(3) Edit the line that says "CHANNEL = 4 # assume channel is constant for everything" and change the number from "4" to whatever other MIDI channel you want to use for the second MM-1. Save and close the document.
(4) Change the MIDI channel of the second MM-1 to the new channel.

HERE is a link to an app that will make it easy to change the MIDI channel.

I think this should get you going. I originally did this by copying the entire script folder and renaming it, but I think you'll just need to change the MM!.PY script and that should be enough.

BTW, this is an issue with Live and the script, not the CMD controllers. Programs like Traktor and VDJ can handle multiple identical MIDI devices with no problem at all. So having (for instance) 2 PL-1s connected isn't a problem at all.

well like i said my unit came out of the box on channel 1 for some reason. i downloaded that app but it doesnt work. i connect my mm1, hit start and the program just freezes. i cant click anything..