CME VX-Series MIDI Controllers & Sonar?

Anybody here using a CME VX-Series controller with Sonar?  If so, how is it working out for you?  Do the transport controls, faders, drum pads, etc. integrate fine?  Any issues I should be aware of?  FWIW, I'm considering the VX-50 or VX-60.  I wouldn't mind hearing from UF-Series owners as well in terms of overall quality or any issues.  Thanks!

I have the Uf-70. I bought it "Blemished" Online from musicians enemy.

this is a fickle beast, but after some frustrating configuring, it works pretty good.

One of my faders is dead.
Every few minutes, it seems to spit out some sort of MIDI message, but Ive yet to figure out what it is, and it hasnt interfered in my work at all.

As far as the transport controls, they work fine here, but they must be setup in ACT. they dont work out of the box. Once you get the faders and knobs set in ACT you should be ok.

Wireless MIDI- dont know ,never even tried it.

at first I thought the keyboard was kinda stiff, but this is after using the same Roland A-30 for 20 years. now i like it, and i love playing it.

You not going to get any support from CME, and the manual is like most  translated manuals. maybe a little worse.

Look on the CME forums, and there is some Sonar help. There are alot of CME forum users who regret their purchase, because the company doesnt respond, and firmware updates are a rarity.

At first I regreted getting mine, but after  a week or 2 of tweaking,  I have it working good. I only paid like  375 for mine. maybe you can get a good deal on yours...

Good Luck.

this monster stays in my computer room, and has never moved.
the thing called U-ctrl, i dont think that works with Sonar.
I just looked up the price of a new Vx-70.....i dont know man...
I would go study the CME  forums..

I use mine straight MIDI as well.

I can tell you that my UF-8 has been sitting in a box for almost two years now. Poor build quality and wacky stuff going on with the controls. It was a headache at first, but now that its in a box its a joy!

If I were you I would wait until NAMM, which is only a few weeks away, to see what's new.

cryophonik

Seth Perlstein [Cakewalk
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I can tell you that my UF-8 has been sitting in a box for almost two years now. Poor build quality and wacky stuff going on with the controls. It was a headache at first, but now that its in a box its a joy!

If I were you I would wait until NAMM, which is only a few weeks away, to see what's new.

That pretty much seals it for me then - no CME.  Did I just get some insider information about NAMM?

I normally try not to give opinions on third-party gear, but I had to make an exception this time. I hate to say it, but there are so many better options out there.

Insider info at NAMM? No, not really, just sayin you never know what new piece of gear-lust will show up in Anaheim. Just sayin'.

I just 'retired' a CME UF-8 also. What an un-impressive company. The USB drivers never worked right and the keys started sticking after about 3 months. Really lousy quality control and support. Never again!

Cake/Roland is supposed to have a midi keyboard controller.  Don't know what all it has for control, or even if it is any good.  But it ought to be worth waiting for Namm to see.

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Thanks for all the input.  Unfortunately, I've already ruled out anything from Roland or Novation -  I really despise their combination pitch bend/mod wheels (especially Roland's) and I've had nothing but bad luck with Novation ever since FocusRite got involved.  AutoMap drove me postal during the few weeks I owned a Zero SL.  I guess I'll keep looking, unless they surprise me with something at NAMM that works for me.  Thanks again!