Applies to Impulse and Cubase
In Autumn 2019, we released an update for the Impulse which adds two virtual MIDI ports for use with the Mackie HUI control protocol. This allows it to work with DAW software such as Cubase without the use of Automap.
For information on the functionality of the HUI update for the Impulse, please see:
What does the HUI update for the Impulse do?
For instructions on updating the firmware, please see:
Update Impulse firmware on a Mac (includes HUI firmware)
Update Impulse firmware on Windows (includes HUI firmware)
Cubase has changed over the years both visually and in its feature set. Depending on the version you are using, some features may not be present and may look different.
Select the accordion below for the version of Cubase you use.
Cubase 16 and onwards
- Open External Devices:
On macOS, navigate to Cubase → Settings... → External Devices
On Windows, navigate to Edit → Settings → External Devices
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Click the + Add Device button
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Select Remote, set the Controller to Mackie → HUI and click OK
- Under Ports, set the MIDI Input:
- Set the MIDI Port:
- Click OK
Your Impulse should now be set up as a control surface in Cubase.
Cubase 15 and earlier
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Navigate to Studio → Studio Setup
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Click + Add Device and select Mackie HUI from the drop down menu.
- Under Mackie HUI, set the MIDI Input:
- Set the MIDI Output:
- Click OK
Your Impulse should now be set up as a control surface in Cubase.
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