http://saitarasoftware.com/Site/AC-7_Core_Family.html

You guys might want to check this out...There's a guy on the REAPER forums who set it up quite smoothly w/REAPER to remotely ctrl. while drum tracking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am7u-X-DvjI  Here's the youtube link to his setup.  He talks a bit slow, but the video demonstrates the concept very well.  I'm assuming if it can be done w/REAPER it could be done w/X1

have a good one
3Eo

What did I tell Ya.. Im phoning My parts In

I own the previous version of the Saitara software - AC-7 Pro - and it absolutely will not work with Sonar.
I've had the latest version - AC-7 Core - installed and in-use for a little more than week now, and it is wonderful. Every one of the functions listed in the 'hidden' Mackie Control via Sonar manual  (hit 'F1' when in the Mackie Control controller setup dialog) works as detailed.  The AC-7 does not have a version of the pots that are on an actual Mackie Control, but it has a rather smart way of shifting the pot functions to it's virtual faders.  The AC-7 is also the cheapest, full-featured wireless DAW controller you are likely to get your hands on. I suspect that remains a true statement even if you had to first run out and buy an iPad to run it on.

Technically, I run mine wirelessly to an Apple Airport Extreme that is hardwired to my custom Windows 7 64-bit PC running X1a. Communication with the PC is via rtpMidi software. It is functionally and visually identical to the CoreMidi network utility that is built-in to every mac. It runs quietly in the background and needs no attention after initial configuration. I ran AC-7 in Logic over the weekend at a buddy's studio, just to test is versatility and range of compatibility, and it is awesome.
Just for giggles, via rtpMidi I was even able to wirelessly play the software synths on my iPad using the Axiom 49 connected to my workstation.  Latency was a bit high for practical use, but interesting nonetheless.
Latency when using the AC-7 Core is a non-issue on my system (I built the system about four years ago, so newer systems ought to perform even better). There is a barely detectable lag when pushing transport buttons. Barely. There is zero lag when moving faders, and pushing other buttons.  I do not notice any lag on the bouncing meters nor timeline display, but they appear to be lower resolution (sampled/updated less frequently than you might expect) in order to avoid any detectable lag.

Super cool app, and incredibly useful at a price far exceeding the $8 that Saitara is actually charging.

MNorman


Just came across this:
 
http://saitarasoftware.com/Site/AC-7_Core.html
 
Anyone have any experience with this?  For $7.99, hard to go wrong.  Hooking it up to X1A now...

I just picked this up to use my iphone on weekends when no one else is here, to trigger my DAW, it works AMAZINGLY, I had automap and will keep it for plug-ins but for simple transport and control from another room this is a great product...took me about half an hour to figure out how to use the rptmidi (I finally broke down and read the instruction, whadda ya know!), and I was not even using a dedicated wifi, just trying it out on the studio internet wifi connection which is located about 100 feet away, there was no noticeable latency, I think the iphone version was only like 5 bucks...(AC-7 mini)

Saitara,

you guys going to release an android app for SONAR etc.?  I don't feel like adding wireless problems to my set up.  Hopefully someone will come out with a 10 inch tablet w/ USB connection.

@

I picked up a Galaxy Tab a few days ago with the intention of using it for Android development.
It should happen but I won't make any promises about release dates just yet.

"adding wireless problems" - If you're concerned about this, you can use the AC-7 Core wired instead.
It needs a few extra bits and pieces though... The connection goes:
iPad -> iPad Camera Connection Kit (USB) -> USB to MIDI cable (M-Audio Uno or Cakewalk UM-1G for example) -> spare MIDI In and Out on your system

It then functions the same as a hardware unit with no wifi latency etc.

I am trying to setup the AC-7 software on my ipad2. I have the latest version of rtpMIDI (1.0.6b220). My ipad shows up and connects no problem with under 5ms latencies. I opened ports 5004 and 5005 on my router. My problem is that Sonar XT hangs on "connecting" after I set up the settings for a Mackie control per the AC-7 setup instructions. Even after rebooting my ipad and computer but Sonar still won't lock up with my ipad. Funny thing is that moving a fader on the ipad shows up in the sonar midi activity window.  Any thoughts?

I didn't realize how old the post was that I was quoting.

Galaxy user here , what would be good is the choice between protocole : wifi , bluetoff, usb ! (of course i will go usb ) !!

Zo,

my thoughts exactly, which is why I picked up a USB-abled pad.  I know I could (probably) get the blue tooth or wifi to work, but that is another thing to worry about.  I want to plug and play.

Hopefully Colin will have something for us soon.

@

Guitarpima

LunarSoundDesign


I am trying to setup the AC-7 software on my ipad2. I have the latest version of rtpMIDI (1.0.6b220). My ipad shows up and connects no problem with under 5ms latencies. I opened ports 5004 and 5005 on my router. My problem is that Sonar XT hangs on "connecting" after I set up the settings for a Mackie control per the AC-7 setup instructions. Even after rebooting my ipad and computer but Sonar still won't lock up with my ipad. Funny thing is that moving a fader on the ipad shows up in the sonar midi activity window.  Any thoughts?

You can try pressing the reset button in the app. I finally got the app to work by pressing all the buttons till it finally worked. Now I know what button to press to get it to work. What did it for me was a button on the last screenset on the bottom. I have the Mini version so it would probably be different for you. This guy Colin may write a good program but he lacks in customer service (severely). Something as simple as screenshots from the Ipad and he cannot post them. I'm using it on the IPhone so my screenshots I take are to low res and I still can't read the SS I took.  His forum is always down too.

I've tried the rest button but no matter what Sonar will not finalize the connection.

Guitarpima


Sometimes rebooting the Ipad, in my case the Iphone, helps.

I've tried rebooting/booting in every combination possible.  Even unistalled/reinstalled rtpMIDI as well as bonjour.  I have static IP's setup up with port forwarding of the proper ports.  I have no problems using the ipad as a remote for iTunes or as a RDP client.  This is a conundrum.  

LunarSoundDesign

Guitarpima


Sometimes rebooting the Ipad, in my case the Iphone, helps.

I've tried rebooting/booting in every combination possible.  Even unistalled/reinstalled rtpMIDI as well as bonjour.  I have static IP's setup up with port forwarding of the proper ports.  I have no problems using the ipad as a remote for iTunes or as a RDP client.  This is a conundrum.  

It maybe a pain but can you go through what you do. I had a problem with rptmidi. Not the program itself but making sure your Ipad is a participant.
 
Even after I figured all that out, I still went through and pressed almost every button, on the app, till it worked.

[<font]Use the "mackie control" setting in Sonar. I tried them all also. Sorry I can't help further. I'm using the mini version. I'm surprised someone else has not chimed in to help.

Good luck.

Thanks for the response Saitara.