DAW remote: How to use Yamaha MONTAGE and MODX with Logic Pro (2023)

The DAW remote allows your MONTAGE or MODX to act as a control surface for Logic and for virtual instruments. Let's get it set up, then look at Track control mode and Plugin mode.

00:00 Introduction
00:06 Configuring the synthesizer
00:32 Configuring Logic Control Surfaces
01:49 Track control mode - volume and pan
02:19 Track select / mute / solo / record
03:11 Transport controls
03:42 Moving between groups of tracks
04:41 Plugin mode
04:55 Setting CC numbers for the knobs, faders (and scene buttons)
05:47 Controlling a virtual instrument
09:26 Record-arm the instrument to be controlled!

This is a new and updated guide to getting the most out of your Yamaha MONTAGE or MODX with Logic Pro X, covering subjects from basic setup, different ways to record MIDI and audio, working with multiple audio interfaces, MONTAGE connect, putting the DAW remote to use, using external controllers and even integrating virtual instruments into your performances.

[MichaelSouza_Music]

I was always confused about how to control plugins in DAW remote mode, thanks for taking the time and effort to explain everything in detail!

[turtlefeet]

Thanks man, need more of those close up help. I really appreciate it!

[jerzboybeats]

Wow I found this by accident. This is very helpful. I was thinking about trading in my MODX8.

[trstack]

MIDI Channel assignments? I’m coming from a Roland RD-2000 to a Montage M. On the RD, I had each soft synth set to a different MIDI channel and RD faders/knobs aligned to those separate channels. Do I need to setup the zones on the Montage for each soft synth and an associated channel, or was this video shot with all the soft synth all on a single MIDI channel? Thank you!

[marcusjknight]

Whats doing the drums please? Does this work with a Montage made 3 years ago?