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Behringer CMD Series
Posted on: 05.05.2012 by Pennie Cyriac
Hey DJTT community,

Does anyone know when the Behringer CMD series units are going to be available? I'm looking forward to trying these out.

http://www.djranking s.com/2012/01/2...s-on-a-budget/
Lisa Ellerby
18.02.2014
wow many thanks !
will try this asap.


Originally Posted by nem0nic
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 believe this should get you going. I originally did this by copying the entire script folder and renaming it, but I believe 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.
Danette Garton
18.02.2014
Originally Posted by 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 believe 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
Diogo Dj Dragão
17.02.2014
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 believe this should get you going. I originally did this by copying the entire script folder and renaming it, but I believe 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.
Lisa Ellerby
17.02.2014
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 ...?
Felicia Agajanian
16.02.2014
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
Tuan Mirowski
16.02.2014
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 believe the stock knobs are a little too short. Build quality seems pretty good for a controller that cost about $100.
Mohammad Bouquin
14.02.2014
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 believe!
https://maps.djranking s.com/mappings/2502
Diogo Dj Dragão
14.02.2014
The Studio 2a is supposed to sell for $99.

As for the 4a, I can only guess that it's been discontinued.
Katelyn Hoctor
13.02.2014
nemonic no longer works for them so he wont have any more of an idea than us on whats happening with the CMD range
Javier Rowinsky
13.02.2014
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/CMD-STUDIO-2A.aspx

they've completely removed the cmd4a from the behringer site. @nemonic anything you could tell us? Not a big deal I'm just curious.
I wonder how much these little thing are gonna cost. Don't know how i feel about this controller yet without more info
Shane Odeh
12.02.2014
Originally Posted by silky303
For some reason a local retailer here has the CMD line on clearance for $99 US. I asked the reason why they are on clearance and I was told the store isn't selling them any longer. No reason why.Seems a little strange to me.
Same thing happened to me. Worked out since I snagged an mm1 for $80 and I love it. Not sure why they wouldn't have sold more. There's something about it being exactly what I needed. It's so nice to be able to create your own personalized setup with these.
Emelina Chillson
12.02.2014
everywhere has dropped em to 99. anyone got a video of the lc1 being used to finger drum? I heard the buttons are not very reactive.
Brunilda Kora
12.02.2014
Sounds like a great reason to snap a couple up...
Silva Oatis
12.02.2014
For some reason a local retailer here has the CMD line on clearance for $99 US. I asked the reason why they are on clearance and I was told the store isn't selling them any longer. No reason why.Seems a little strange to me.
Diogo Dj Dragão
31.01.2014
Thanks for all the kudos, guys. I have a couple things I'm working on, and hope to land soon.
Javier Rowinsky
30.01.2014
I couldn't have said it better. Thank you craig, you gave all of us newbies a fighting chance at becoming DJ's. I will never forget your products, this community , and everything surrounding it. Sucks you got laid off, but everything happens for a reason right? Positive attitude and never giving up always trumps every obstacle in life. CHEERS TO YOU CRAIG REEVES!

Originally Posted by synthet1c
that sucks man, Hope you find a good company to work for. Behringer will be definitely suffer for not having you there. Your CMD line single handedly changed behringers image in the eyes of thousands of dj's.
Kellie Myrum
30.01.2014
Fingers crossed for you Craig! Hope you find what ever you wish for

You've been great support!
Brunilda Kora
30.01.2014
Sorry to hear that, nem0nic.

Best of luck to you in the hunt for a new job!
Jonathan Chiuchiolo
30.01.2014
that sucks man, Hope you find a good company to work for. Behringer will be definitely suffer for not having you there. Your CMD line single handedly changed behringers image in the eyes of thousands of dj's.
Diogo Dj Dragão
30.01.2014
Actually I was laid off as part of the closure of the Seattle office. I'm actively looking for a similar position somewhere in the industry, but haven't landed quite yet. Thanks for the kudos! I'll definitely let you guys know when I get something.
Logan Lassey
31.01.2014
Originally Posted by nem0nic
Just a heads up for you guys that I am no longer working for the company.


I hope congratulations are in order on a new job somewhere else in the industry...?

Either way some great work done at Behringer and a good legacy left behind you
Diogo Dj Dragão
31.01.2014
Just a heads up for you guys that I am no longer working for the company. Of course, I can still answer any questions about the CMD controllers, but I will no longer offer technical support for them (you can call technical support of course).
Logan Lassey
31.01.2014
Originally Posted by Patch
I sure do miss this thread.
LOL

Lets keep it going then... I'd still like to try an MM-1 if I could pick one up cheap - anyone in the UK got one to sell me?
Kellie Myrum
31.01.2014
Originally Posted by Patch
I sure do miss this thread.
True that.
Brunilda Kora
31.01.2014
I sure do miss this thread.
Chan Hatta
17.11.2013
Originally Posted by Stewe
Craig, can you please share MIDI mapping table for CMD controllers?

Yeah, would be awesome if someone could post a .tsi here for the Cmd Micro. The one at Behringer's site is blank for me :/
Valeria Raut
26.11.2013
I just picked up a pair of CMD PL-1 and a CMD MM1. So far I am impressed with these controllers. I love the jog wheels on the PL-1. I wish the pitch faders were longer like in cdj's. Speaking about faders. I love the fact that the volume faders on the MM1 are long. I can't stand the short faders on other controllers this size. Despite my first positive impressions about these controllers, I am still on the fence about keeping them. Let's see what happens.
Brunilda Kora
18.11.2013
Grrr... I wanted to be at the top of page 200!

I suppose it's only right that our mapping specialist takes it, though.
Kellie Myrum
18.11.2013
Nice one! Should of check over there before posting my question

Cheers,
Diogo Dj Dragão
18.11.2013
All of the MIDI maps can be found on the product pages for each device - under the documentation dropdown. So if you go to the MM-1 page (here - http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/CMD-MM-1.aspx), you can click the dropdown and get this - http://www.behringer.com/assets/CMD_MM-1_MAP.pdf
Chan Hatta
17.11.2013
Originally Posted by Stewe
Craig, can you please share MIDI mapping table for CMD controllers?

Yeah, would be awesome if someone could post a .tsi here for the Cmd Micro. The one at Behringer's site is blank for me :/
Kellie Myrum
17.11.2013
Craig, can you please share MIDI mapping table for CMD controllers?
Jonathan Chiuchiolo
13.11.2013
no worries mate, enjoy
Silva Oatis
13.11.2013
Right on ... thanks for sharing
Jonathan Chiuchiolo
13.11.2013
you can use the one in this thread, It's not the same as Stewe's but it's similar.
Silva Oatis
13.11.2013
Any chance of sharing how to set up that filter thing on the crossfader?
Mohammad Bouquin
13.11.2013
Has anyone tried the new encoder chroma caps on the PL-1?
Kellie Myrum
13.11.2013
Diogo Dj Dragão
12.11.2013
Nice Stewe. I like that your filter isn't set up with as much resonance as the Serato filter is. It makes this utility much more of a mixing tool and less of an "effect". Good stuff!
Kellie Myrum
12.11.2013
Inspired by unique feature for Serato DDJ-SB controller. Featuring filtered crossfading mapping for Traktor Pro 2.


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