Cubase Midi Grid works not entirely

I try to setup the Metagrid Pro Cubase Midi Grid.
While some of the buttons work (Play, Track selects, Range selects, Quantize grid, Zoom function) some very important buttons don’t work:

  • cc copy paste
  • transpose
  • velocity change
  • vel/cc ramps

I used the manual to install everything including generic remotes for metasystem1/2/3.xml and metasystem_macros1/2 as well as both Commands and Selected Channel in the MIDI Remote manager.

Maybe you know which of the xmls makes the not working areas work?
How can I repair my setup?

Here are my specs, if it helps:

  • MacBook Pro 16 2021 (M1 Max, 64 GB)
  • Mac OS Monterey (12.7.6)
  • Nuendo 12.0.70 & Nuendo 13.0.51
  • Metaserver 5.2.1
  • iPad 10. Generation
  • iPad OS 17.7.2
  • Metagrid Pro 1.6.7 (build: 28671) - Pro Lifetime Abo

Please help @MetaGrid_Admin @Przemek !

These are our custom LE macros - have you put the macros in the correct folders as instructed in the MIDI & DAW Setup Guide?

Yes, I forgot to copy the LE xmls to the “earlier presets” folder. I’ve done that now, started Nuendo anew and it is still not working for me.

I realized I cannot load the Metagrid presets when I’m in the Project Logical Editor when choosing a preset. My other presets that are not from Metagrid can be loaded and show what they do. Does that indicate that something is wrong or is that normal with these presets?

@MetaGrid_Admin

Are you sure you have put the macros in the corresponding folders - there is a difference for PLE and LE macros - and the macros you have mentioned are LE macros (not PLE macros).

This is what i have set up. Can you spot any mistakes or have other ideas?
So the metasystem_macros.xml & metasystem_macros2.xml are the PLE Macros? If so I couldn’t find in the Manual where to copy them to.

@MetaGrid_Admin

It is still not working. I bought the Pro Lifetime Abo for it to not work at all.
I still need your help with it. @MetaGrid_Admin @Przemek

@kwiver I meant this macros:

They need to be put in the locations specified in the MIDI & DAW Setup Guide:

You can access the folder by clicking Show User Presets Locations:

Yes it’s been there all along. In your screenshot its not in the “Earlier Presets” Folder as described in the Setup Guide. Tried both in the Logical Edit Location. My Location is called different (“Project Logical Editor”) which is probably a Nuendo thing.

What might be the problem: I cannot load the MetaGrid presets in the logical editor to apply them directly in Nuendo whereas if I make my own preset I can load it and use the apply button to use the preset without my iPad. Is that normal or is this where the problem is?

@MetaGrid_Admin @Przemek

If your location is called “Project Logical Editor” then it is not the correct path I am afraid - this is for PLE macros (in MGP these are custom visibility scenes for example). LE macros are MIDI specific and have their own dedicated folder.

This was it! Thank you. I used the PLE folder instead of the LE folder. Now everything works great. Thanks so much! @MetaGrid_Admin @Przemek

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