User manual MIDI/Audio control surface with motorized faders
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit. 2. Keep this manual for future reference. 3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the appliance. 4. Follow all instructions included in this manual. 5. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this unit. 6.
Contents Introduction.............................................................................................................................4 What's in the package?..........................................................................................................4 Features.................................................................................................................................5 Layout Deckplatte..............................................................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ICON Platform M+ Midi/Audio control surface. We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right. In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the Platform M+, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications.
Features ●● Extremely compact, durable and versatile ●● Customize the perfect setup with a variety of Platform extension modules ●● 8+1 touch-sensitive motorized faders with 10-bit resolution ●● 8 dual-functions encoder knobs (Rotate and enter) ●● Jog wheel shuttle for fast search and control ●● Illuminated buttons for each channel including Sel, Mute, Solo and Record ●● 6 illuminated transport buttons including Play, Stop, Rec, Rewind, Fast forward and Loop ●● Illuminated “Zoom” buttons with 2 directional
Layout Deckplatte 2 3 4b 1 4c 4a 5 Note: Function operates slightly difference between DAWs. Please refer to your DAW manual for each function. The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic Pro. 1. Channel faders The eight 100mm motorized faders are generally used for controlling the track volume of your DAW. They are all touch sensitive to allow override automation the moment you touch a fader.
SEL buttons - The SEL buttons activate the associated channels in the DAW software in order to perform a specific operation (for example, when adjusting EQ with the ASSIGNABLE ENCODERS, the SEL switch will be used to choose the channel you want to adjust). When a channel is selected, the associated SEL switch's red LED will light up.
Rear Panel Layout 3 1 2 4 1. USB port Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and compatible software. 2. Extension ports These extension ports are equipped for connecting dedicated Platform series control module such as Platform B (button module). 3. Plattform D / D2 LCD module port 8 Connect the Platform D / D2 to this port with the provided cable.
Getting Started Connecting Your Platform M+ Controller 3 4 1 2 Esc F1 ~ ！ ` 1 Tab Q CapsLook Shift Ctrl A Z F2 ·· 2 W F3 F5 F4 # 3 E 4 F6 % ￥ F7 6 5 R D F G C V B F8 U H N #） ; > AltGr F12 * P L < F11 0） O K M # 9 I J F10 F9 * 78 7 Y T S X Alt Prtsc sysrq — pause Break + [ ] } | Ctrl Home Pgup | PgDN Enter ? Del Lns Backspace = { : End Shift $ intel 2 Connect the Platform M+ to your Mac/PC via the USB port = Nuendoa U
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iMapTM Software for Mac OS X Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to launch your iMapTM software to Mac OS X. 1. Insert the Utility CD in your CDRom and double click “Platform M+ iMap” icon. Tip: By "drag and drop" the Platform-M+" icon into the "Applications" folder, you could create a"iMap" shortcut on your Mac's desktop. 2. Click Continue". 3. Click "Install". 4. Input your password to allow the installation to start . 5.
Installing iMapTM Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMapTM software. 1. Turn on your PC. 2. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom. After you have inserted the CD into your CDRom, an installation screen should appear as shown in diagram 1; click “Install”. (Note: If the Installation screen do not appaer automatically. Go to the CD folder and double click "Setup".
5. Create a shortcut on your desktop Please untick the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMapTM, otherwise click “Next”. 6. iMapTM started to install The iMapTM installation has now started, wait for it to finish. Then click “Finish”. 7. Click the iMap logo on your desktop to launch the iMap software.
Assigning DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI) or self define MIDI functions with iMapTM There are two different methods for setting your Platform M+ according to your need. In general, it would be much simpler and faster to set the device with Mackie Control/HUI protocol depended on your using DAW. Or you could self define each control element on your Platform M+ with your own MIDI messages that provided on the iMap’s function pull-down menu.
Assigning DAW mode (Mackie control/HUI) with iMapTM Platform-M/X/M+ iMapTM Platform M+ software panel To begin the DAW mode setup, let make the connection of your Platform M+ with iMap. Please follow the below steps: 1. Connect Platform M+ to your Mac/PC. 2. Launch iMap and click “Connect Device”. Note: If your Platform M+ is not connected to your Mac/PC, the message “There are no MIDI input devices” will appear. Please connect Platform M+ to your Mac/PC with the provided USB cable. 3.
4. According to your using DAW, select the DAW Mackie/HUI protocol mode at the “Mode” pull-down menu. Note: In DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI), you cannot change any MIDI message settings for any control on Platform M+. Tip: You may also use the hardware to select DAW mode instead of iMap. Please refer to P. 9 for instructions. 5. After you have finished all settings, click on "Send Data" button. 6. Close iMap.
Assigning MIDI message with User Define modePlatform-M/X/M+ at iMapTM iMapTM Platform M+ Software panel To begin the DAW mode setup, let make the connection of your Platform M+ with iMap. Please follow the below steps: 1. Connect Platform M+ to your Mac/PC. 2. Launch iMap and click “Connect ” button. 3. Select “Platform M+” at the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device.
4. Select “User-Defined Mode” at the “Control Mode” pulldown menu. Please see below (P43) for each control element setting in User-Defined Mode. 5. After you have finished creating all settings, click “Send Data”. 6. Close iMap.
Control element setup at User defines mode Platform-M/X/M+ iMapTM Platform M+ Software panel 2 1 There are controls including faders, knobs, buttons, and a jog wheel on Platform M+ for which you may set your own MIDI messages. The four types of message include “Pitch”, “Note”, “Program”, and “CC” values you may adjust depending on the control element . Please refer to the table below for available control setting values.
“Control elements chart” Control protocol MCP MCP MCP Control Element Slid Note CC Pitch 1-16 1-16 1-16 C(-1) to G(9) Bank MSB to Poly Mode On 0-127 Touch sensitive Note CC Pitch 1-16 1-16 1-16 C(-1) to G(9) Bank MSB to Poly Mode On 0-127 Rotate Note CC Pitch 1-16 1-16 1-16 C(-1) to G(9) Bank MSB to Poly Mode On 0-127 Enter Note CC Pitch 1-16 1-16 1-16 C(-1) to G(9) Bank MSB to Poly Mode On 0-127 Rotate counterclockwise Note CC Pitch 1-16 1-16 1-16 C(-1) to G(9) Bank MSB to Pol
Other Functions in iMap™ 3 2 1 1. “Save file” button Click this button to save your current settings for the Platform M+. The file is an. “ Platform M+” file. 2. “Load file” button Click this button to load a previously saved “. Platform M+” setting file for your Platform M+. 3. “Firmware Upgrade” button 44 Click this button to enter into the firmware upgrade window for Platform M+. Please refer to P. 45 for the firmware upgrade procedure.
Ctrl Alt AltG Firmware upgrade Platform M+ functional+firmware upload procedure Platform M functional firmware upload procedure 3 Mac/PC ON 4 Esc F1 ~ ` Tab CapsLook Shift Ctrl 1 ！ Q A Z F2 ·· 2 W F3 F5 F4 # 3 E 4 F7 F6 % ￥ F G C V B H N ; > AltGr F12 * P L < F11 0 O K M #） #） 9 I J F10 F9 * 78 U Y T D F8 7 6 5 R S X Alt Prtsc sysrq — pause Break + [ ] } | Ctrl Home Pgup | PgDN Enter ? Del Lns Backspace = { : End Shift $
Step 1: Please click the first "Connect" button to select Platform M+ as the MIDI output device. Note: If Platform M+ does not appear on the pull-down menu, select "USB Audio Device" as the MIDI In/Out device. Step 2: Click the "Erase" button to erase the firmware. Step 3 will only be enabled if the firmware has erased successfully.
Step 3: Please wait a few seconds to ensure the unit has recycled completely, and then click the third button "Activate" and select “Firmware Upgrade V1. 00” to activate the firmware upgrade mode. Step 4: Click the “Select version” or “Open File” button to browse the new firmware such as “Platform _M+_V2. 00. bin”.
Step 5: Click the "Upgrade" button to upgrade the firmware, and wait until its 48 completion.
Restore the factory default settings To restore your Platform M+ settings to factory default, simply launch iMap and import the original setting (i. e. without making any changes) to the device by the following steps. 1. Connect Platform M+ with the provided USB cable and launch iMap software. 2. Click the “Connect” button and select “Platform M+” as the MIDI input and output device. Note: If Platform M+ does not appear on the pull down menu, select USB audio as the MIDI I/O device. 3.
Specifications Connector: To computer Power supply: USB connector 12V/2. 5A DC Current consumption: 2. 0A or less Weight: 1. 855kg (4. 1lb) Dimensions: 395(L) x 196(W) x 58(H)mm 15. 6”(L) x 7. 7”(W) x 2.
Services If your Platform M+ needs servicing, follow these instructions. Check our online help centre at http://support. iconproaudio. com/hc/en-us, for information, knowledge, and downloads such as: 1. FAQ 2. Download 3. Learn More 4. Forum Very often you will find solutions on these pages. If you don’t find a solution, create a support ticket at our online Help Center at the link below, and our technical support team will assist you as soon as we can. Navigate to http://support. iconproaudio.
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