Every surface controller I know of either has a setting for Mackie Control or a self learn feature where you train the controller to use whatever is in focus.

All the midi keyboard controllers and surface controllers I am aware of accept Mackie Control. +++ HERE +++ is an example of how different DAWs implement the messages.

An example of most surface controller self learn feature would be to focus on a track in the audio mixer then whatever fader you move would work with that track volume and whatever knobs you turn would work with the track tone, reverb and pan controls.


Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK
DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8
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Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD
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