Yamaha DM3 | Why I got one (for Cubase, and more)

I got a Yamaha DM3 setup as a digital mixer AND as a DAW controller for Cubase. It's been tailored especially for that, and by setting it up as a Mackie HUI inside Cubase I now have control over transport functionality, from the mixer itself. It has dedicated buttons for that. All track names are also coming up on the channel strip on the mixer.
This way I can use it in the studio on my Macbook Air when I work in Cubase 11 as well as for my live sets where I also input a lot of hardware gear in addition to the digital channels coming from the DAW, over USB.
By using the Mackie HUI protocol on Midi channel #2 you can use the DM3 in other DAWs as well and I've successfully used Reaper with transport controls. I didn't get the full set of track names or time code over though. Cubase/Nuendo is by far the best option for this mixer being used as a DAW controller.
I paid top dollar for my unit. This is not a sponsored video.

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