Midi Controller Mixer fairlight

Having multiple audio channels in fairlight and a comprehensive mixer, is there a way of assigning an external controller to the sliders in Resolve. I’ve read the manual and it’s real vague in its implementation. Could someone shed some real light on this as Resolve does recognise controllers when you plug them into it.

[Peter Chamberlain]

The Mackie HUI protocol on MIDI is supported for 8 faders, transport controls and basic automation.

What if we have a 16 fader controller? Only 8 faders work?


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You switch banks either 8 faders left/right or 1 fader left/right.
Its the rule of the protocol and for all HUI/MCU controllers.

Tnx!


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The Mackie HUI protocol on MIDI is supported for 8 faders, transport controls and basic automation.

Is that exclusive to Mackie or could I just use the mackie software to map my Edirol controller?

Its a midi data exchange protocol. Not a program. So you need to have a device that understands and uses that protocol to be able to have (very basic) mixer control in Resolve.
There are several mixer panels on the market that use this protocol.
Or you write your own program using the protocol (as like i did to control Resolve from my own controllers)

Or you write your own program using the protocol (as like i did to control Resolve from my own controllers)

Wow! Glenn, that’s really cool! Do you have any YT tutorials on doing so?


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Wow! Glenn, that’s really cool! Do you have any YT tutorials on doing so?

Not how to do it , only the end results in the form of commercially available controller software kits. (see my signature for info)
Wouldn't want to give away my trade secrets

This document might be handy for reference:
https://stash.reaper.fm/12332/HUI.pdf

Page 11 will outline the MIDI commands necessary to control the faders. Writing a script shouldn't be far off.

I've been able to emulate a HUI controller in Resolve by sending the commands to a virtual MIDI port, but it seems very unstable. Personally I'll be sticking to my Launchkey for the moment

Yep that doc is a good starting point.
Zero issues with stability here so must be a coding issue. you should be able to fix.
Rock solid and bidirectional if done properly. Just takes time to figure it all out and tie it together with your specific physical controller.

p.s. There are also dozens of Ipad virtual mixer programs that can easily drive resolve's audio mixer via virtual midi port. Used these before going hardware.

I am searching for a virtual mixer app for iPad, and can't find one that works with Davinci. Any tips on that? Any help how to set up via the virtual midi port?

ONE Control Plus for iPad has a Resolve template and even offers a free version.

In the app turn on bluetooth broadcasting, then on your Mac use the Audio MIDI Setup utility to connect to your iPad before opening Resolve.

Once you open Resolve turn on preferences > control panels > use MIDI audio console and select MCU protocol (not sure if required) and select your iPad for MIDI in/out.