User manual Wireless MIDI/Audio control surface with motorized fader for production
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 Register your ICON ProAudio product to your personal account ............5 Features....................................................................................................6 Top Panel Layout.......................................................................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ICON ProAudio PlatformNano Air digital 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 PlatformNano Air, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for their setup and use, and full specifications.
Register your ICON ProAudio product to your personal account 1. Check serial number of your device Please go to http:// iconproaudio.com/registration or scan the QR code below. Input your device’s serial number and the other information on the screen. Click “Submit”. A message will pop up showing your device information such as model name and its serial number - Click “Register this device to my account” or if you see any other message, please contact our after-sales service team 2.
Features ●● 2.4GHz Gen4.0 BLE wireless module built-in for very stable wireless connection ●● Super compact USB Bluetooth wireless pairing dongle is included ●● Automatic wireless pairing between the Bluetooth dongle and the device's wireless module, no extra operation is required ●● 1 touch-sensitive motorized fader with 10-bit resolution ●● Extremely compact, durable and versatile ●● Backlit OLED to display channel name, control values, etc.
●● The most popular DAW overlays are included-Cubase/Nuendo, Logic Pro X, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Samplitude, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig, Reason, ProTools, Sonar, Audition, Ableton Live and User Define Mode ●● iMapTM software included for mapping of MIDI functions ●● USB 3.
Top Panel Layout 3 9 1 8 4b 7 2 4a 6 5a 5b NOTE: Because of the differences between Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) individual functions may operate a little differently in each DAW. Please overlay the correct provided labeling template according to your current DAW. The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic. Your functionality may be slightly different. 1.
4. Control buttons 4a) Recording channel control buttons section REC button-—Activate and deactivate the recording state of the associated channel. The switch will light red when the channel is armed. SOLO button-—Turn On and Off the solo state of the associated channel. The switch will light green when the channel solo state is on and other channels will be muted. MUTE button-—Activate and deactivate the mute state of the associated channel.
7. Assignment section (Note: Functionality of these buttons varies from DAW to DAW. Please apply the correct overlay for your current Digital Audio Workstation for proper function. The functionality below applies to Apple Logic Pro.) TRACK button -— Activate the track parameters of the software PAN/SURROUND/EQ/Send/Plug-in/Instrument buttons -— These buttons are used to activate the corresponding effect function of the DAW. They are typically used in conjunction with the rotary encoder knobs.
Rear Panel Layout 1 3 2 4 1. USB 3. 0 port Functions as a MIDI port to your computer and compatible software. This port also provides power to your PlatformNano Air. 2. User A / User B ¼ inch inputs These¼ inch inputs are able to connect to foot pedals to activate selected functions in your DAW. To set their parameters, select USER A and USER B parameters in Mackie control mode. 3.
Wireless dongle 1. Paired indication LED When your PlatformNano Air device's wireless module is paired with the wireless dongle, this LED will be lit, otherwise it will keep blinking. 2. MIDI In LED When there is a mid in signal present, this LED will blink. 3. MIDI Out LED 12 Where there is midi out signal present, this LED will blink.
Getting Started(with USB 3.
Getting Started(Wireless connection) Connecting Your PlatformNano Air Controller Esc F1 ~ ！ ` 1 Tab Q CapsLook Shift Ctrl A Z F2 ·· 2 W F3 F5 F4 # 3 4 E F6 % ￥ F7 6 5 R D F G C V B * N ; > AltGr F12 * P L < F11 0 O K M #） 9 I J F10 #） 78 U H F9 F8 7 Y T S X Alt Prtsc sysrq — pause Break + [ ] } | Ctrl Home Pgup | PgDN Enter ? Del Lns Backspace = { : End Shift $ intel 1 PAIRED MCP (1) MCP (1) MCP 2 3 Nuendo/Cubase;
Download the Mac iMap from your Personal User Page at www.iconproaudio.com After you downloaded the file, please click it to start the installation process. PlatformNano Air 3D1W51 Platform Nano iMap Mac Setup V1.0.8 Download The Latest Platform Nano iMap Windows Setup V1.0.8 Download The Latest PlatformNano Manual - Caech PlatformNano Manual - English Download Diagram Download 1 1.
Installing iMapTM Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMapTM software. 1. Turn on your PC. 2. Download the Windows iMap from your Personal User Page at www.iconproaudio.com After you downloaded the file, please click it to start the installation 3. The Setup Wizard will appear Setup wizard appears, please click “Next” Diagram 3 4.
7. iMapTM begins installation The iMapTM installation has now started, wait for it to finish. Then click “Finish”. Diagram 6 8. Installation finished Click “Finish” to complete the iMapTM software installation.
Assigning DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI) or self define MIDI functions with iMapTM There are two different methods for setting your PlatformNano Air depending 2 on your needs. In general, it would be much simpler and faster to set the device with Mackie Control, Logic or HUI protocol depended on your DAW.
Assigning DAW mode (Mackie control/HUI) Platform-M/X/M+ with iMapTM Diagram 9 iMapTM PlatformNano Air software panel To begin the DAW mode setup, let’s connect your PlatformNano Air with iMap. Please follow the steps below: 1. Connect PlatformNano Air to your Mac/PC. 2. Launch iMap and click “Connect Device”button. Note: If your PlatformNano Air is not connected to your Mac/PC, the message “There are no MIDI input devices” will appear.
4. Select the proper mode for your DAW at the “Control Mode” pull-down menu. Diagram 11 Note: In DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI/LogicPro), you cannot change any MIDI message settings for any control on PlatformNano Air. Tip: You may also use the hardware to select DAW mode instead of using the iMap. Please refer to P. 13/14 for instructions. 5. After you have finished all settings, click on "Send Data" button. 6. Close iMap.
Assigning MIDI message with User Defined TM mode at iMapPlatform-M/X/M+ Diagram 12 iMapTM PlatformNano Air Software panel To begin the “User defineds” mode setup, please follow the steps below: 1. Connect PlatformNano Air to your Mac/PC. 2. Launch iMap and click the “Connect Device” button. 3. Select “PlatformNano” at the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device. PlatformNano V1.
4. Select “User-Defined Mode” at the “Control Mode” pull-down menu. Diagram 14 5. After you have finished all settings, click “Send Data” button. 6. Close iMap.
Control element setup at User defined mode iMapTM PlatformNano Air Software panel 2 1 Diagram 15 There are controls including faders, knobs, buttons, and a jog wheel on PlatformNano Air for which you may set your own MIDI messages. You may adjust different types of message include “Pitch”, “Note”, “CC”, “Channel” and “Message” values for MCP and “Value 1”, “Value 2” and “Function” for HUI, depending on the control element.
Also, according to your DAW, select the correct control protocol (MCP/ HUI/ LogicPro) for your DAW to establish communication between your PlatformNano Air and the DAW.
Other Functions in iMap™ Diagram 16 3 2 1 1. “Save file” button Click this button to save your current settings for the PlatformNano Air. The file is an. “ imap” file. 2. “Load file” button Click this button to load a previously saved “. imap” setting file for your PlatformNano Air. 3. “Firmware Upgrade” button Click this button to enter into the firmware upgrade window for PlatformNano Air. Please refer to P.26 for the firmware upgrade procedure.
Firmware upgrade PlatformNano functional firmware upload procedure PlatformNano Air functional firmware upload procedure 2 Mac/PC Esc F1 ~ 1 ` Tab ！ Q CapsLook Shift Ctrl 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 ON Prtsc sysrq — pause Break + [ ] } | Ctrl 4 Home Pgup | PgDN Enter ? Del Lns Backspace = { : End Shift $ 1 P
Connect the PlatformNano Air using a USB connection. Press the “Connect” Step1: button at the top to select your connected PlatformNano Air as the “MIDI In and Out” device in the pull-down menu. Diagram 19 Platform Nano V1.00 Diagram 20 Note: If your connected name “ PlatformNano Air” does not appear on the pull-down menu, select “USB Audio” as the MIDI In and Out device. Step 2: Click the “Erase” button.
Step 3: Press the “Activate” button at the top to select PlatformNano Air as the “MIDI In and Out” device at the pull-down menu. Diagram 22 Diagram 23 Step 4: Click the “Select Version” button to browse the new firmware file.
PlatformNano V1.00 Diagram 25 Step 5: Click the “Upgrade” button to upload the firmware.
Charging the battery There are four LED battery level indications. 1st Green - Battery level between 76%-100% 2nd Green - Battery level between 51-75% Orange - Battery level between 26-50% Red - Battery level less than 25% 1 2 You may charge the battery by connecting: 1. The USB 3.0 connector While you are using the device by connecting it with USB3.0 cable to your Mac/ PC, the battery is charging simultaneously. 2.
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Restore the factory default settings To restore your PlatformNano Air 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 PlatformNano Air with the provided USB cable and launch iMap software. 2. Click the “Connect” button and select “PlatformNano Air” as the MIDI input and output device. Note: If PlatformNano Air does not appear on the pull down menu, select USB audio as the MIDI I/O device. 3.
Hardware Connections Platform D2/D3 Mac PC/MAC SPD-01 44
Specifications Connector: USB 3.0 connector (standard type) Mini USB connector (mini type) Power supply: 5V/2A DC Current consumption: 2A or less Weight: 0.75kg (1.65lb) Dimensions: 215(L) x 198(W) x 40(H)mm 8. 5”(L) x 7. 8”(W) x0.
Services If your PlatformNano Air 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.
AppendixA Control Surface Functionality Manual Cubase QCon Pro X, QCon Pro XS, QCon Pro G2, QCon EX G2 Platform M+, Platform B+, Platform D2, Platform X+, PlatformNano Revision v0.71 This is a master manual. Specific device manuals can be built from this material Congratulations on owning an Icon control surface! This manual documents the full range of potential functions when the device is installed in Cubase.
Firmware Update ………………………………………………. - Fader Calibration ………………………………………………. - MCP MIDI Implementation Table………………………………………………. - Renamed Buttons - ………………………………………………. <<<<>>>> Control Surface Function Control Surface Button DAW Term ButtonA + ButtonB =hold Button A and press Button B Button A - Button B = press Button A and then press Button B <<<<<<<<< Setup>>>>>>>>> Before you can use your control surface, you will first need to configure it in Cubase.
<<<<<<<<< Getting Started >>>>>>>>> When first opening a blank project inCubase, we are looking at the ProjectWindow. Add channels to your project here, and you will see the motor faders jump into position. Each Icon control surface has one physical bank consisting of 8 channel strip controls. Each channel strip corresponds to controls for one channel in your DAW. The channel name appears on the display above each channel. Touch a fader and adjust the channel’s volume.
The Encoder Knobs edit parameters according to the current Assignment Mode. Turn them to edit a parameter or change a selection.Each knob affects the channel on that channel strip, or in advanced encoder modes, allknobs affect the currently selected channel. Press the knob to reset to the default value, or confirm a selection depending on the Assignment Mode.
Stop - Stop = Project cursor jumps to previous play position Shift + FastForward= Project cursor jumps to end of project Shift + Rewind = Project cursor jumps to start of project Left = Project cursor jumps to left locator Right = Project cursor jumps to right locator Cycle = Toggle playback loop (set between the left and right locators) Shift + Left = Set left locator to project cursor Shift + Right = Set right locator to project cursor Channel Strip Buttons: Rec (channel) = Arms the channel strip for rec
<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>> Displays: The LCD display showschannel names and parameters, plus navigation forAssignment Modes and settings. Press Name/Value to toggleparameter values on the LCDdisplay. Thedigitaltime displayshows the current project cursor position, either in bars and beats or in SMPTE time code format. Press SMPTE/Beatstotoggle the time display format. Zoom &Cursor Arrows: The Cursor Arrows (left, right, up, down)share the functions of the computer keyboard arrow keys.
<<<<<<<<< Encoder Knob Assignment>>>>>>>>> Press one of the Assignment buttons to select the category of parameters currently assigned to the Encoder Knobs. Assignment modes apply controls to the currently selected channel – with a few exceptions.Use Channelup/down to browse pages of options and parameters.Rotate the Encoder Knobs to adjust parameters or make a selection from a list. Assignment Modes: Pan = Activates Pan Assignment.Edit standard pan or front/rear panning.
Page 01 Insert Slot # Insert Bypass SelectPlug-In Page02+ Insert parameters appear automatically assigned across the Encoder Knobs <<<<< EQ >>>>> EQ Assignment Mode: (EQ) Press EQ to open (or add) theCubase EQ. EQ Assignment Modecan only edit a standard Cubase EQ. Press Flip to control EQwith the faders, and Channel up/down to browse parameters. Edit multiple EQ bands at once for the selected channel.Press a Freq knob to change to adjusting Q and press a Gain knob to toggle bypass.
To quickly load and edit an instrument, press Instrument, then turn Encoder Knob 3, press Channel down and then edit parameters on all Encoder Knobs. Page 01 Instrument Slot# Instrument Bypass Select Instrument Page02+ Insert parameters appear automatically assigned across the Encoder Knobs <<<<< Send >>>>> FX Send Assignment Mode: (Page Up, FX Send) Use the FX Send Assignment Mode to adjust send amount, bypass, toggle pre/post fader, and set FX channel insert effects.
Cue Send Mode: (Shift+ Send) Access settings for Cue sends with the Encoder Knobs on their respective channels. Press Shift+ Send to toggle through Cue Send 1-8. Browse parameters with Channel up/down: Send Amount Bypass Pre/Post Fader Send Panning Bypass All Sends Cue Send Mixer Mode: (Shift+ Send - Select a channel - Shift+ Page Down) Edit advanced parameters for multiple channels. Repeatedly press Shift+ Page Down to toggle through FX Send 1-8. Each Encoder Knob is set to a different function.
Input Bus Input Gain Input Phase Direct Routing Assignment Mode: (Shift+ Page Up) (Nuendo only, not Cubase) Edit routing parameters with the Encoder Knobs on their respective channels.Channel up/down to select direct routing slots 1 to 8. Activate a direct routing slot by turning the corresponding Encoder Knob.
F1 = Click On/Off F2 = MagicA F3 = MagicA F4 = MagicA F5 = MagicA F6 = MagicA F7 = MagicA F8 = MagicA Shift + F1 = MagicA Shift + F2 = MagicA Shift + F3 = MagicA Shift + F4 = MagicA Shift + F5 = MagicA Shift + F6 = MagicA Shift + F7 = MagicA Shift + F8 = MagicA Channel Visibility Modes: (default Platform B+ only) Shift + Visibility Modes 1 to 8 view fixed preset channel types. Buttons 1 to 8 alone recall custom channel visibility configurations previously setup in the MixConsole.
User B = Record <<<<<<<<< Troubleshooting >>>>>>>>> Strange behavior in the DAW, unexpected functions, device not recognized, orfreezes: Disconnect all MIDI-USB devices. In Cubase, delete all control surface configurations(including other MIDI devices) in Controller Assignments and Control Surface Setupand then close Cubase. For testing, connect directly to the computer without a USB hub or USB extension cable. Turn on the Icon control surface and select the MCP Cubase mode.
I want to adda custom function: To alter and customize controls beyond standard MCP, please review the DAW developer support on customizing controller assignments in expert view. In Cubase, it is possible to assign Key Commands (instead of MCP functions) to MIDI Input generated from buttons on Icon control surfaces. In the typical style of MCP implementation, device-specific MIDI input used by the DAW for MCP is blocked from other uses.
<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>> We recommend that every QCon owner performs a fader calibration. The best values vary according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW) valuescan move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A to point B. Fader Calibration allows fine adjustment to the properties of how each motor fader responds when commanded to move.
You can extensively control Logic Pro X with an Icon QCon seriescontrol surface or Icon Platform modular control system using standard MackieControl protocol. Expansion bank units can be addedfor more hands-on controls:QCon expansion units for the QCon series and the Platform X+ channel bank expansion. Platform B+ button module is necessary toaccess all functions in this manual with Platform M+, and the D2 display highly recommended.
<<<<>>>> Control Surface Function Control Surface Button DAW Term ButtonA + ButtonB =hold Button A and press Button B Button A - Button B = press Button A and then press Button B <<<<<<<<< Setup>>>>>>>>> Before you can use your control surface, you will first need to configure it in Logic Pro X.Once setup,Logic Pro X will remember your settings for future sessions without the need to reconfigure.
<<<<<<<<< Getting Started >>>>>>>>> When first opening a blank project in Logic Pro X, we are looking at the Arrange Window. Add tracks to your project here, and you will see the motor faders jump into position. Each Icon control surface has one physical bank consisting of 8 channel strip controls. Each channel strip corresponds to controls for one track in your DAW. The track name appears on the display above each channel.Touch a fader and adjust the track’s volume.
<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>> Jog Wheel: Turn the Jog Wheel to quickly adjust the playhead position on the grid, visible in the Arrange Window in Logic Pro X.
Rec (transport) = Begin recording Audio and MIDI input FastForward= Shuttle forward. Press again to increase forward speed Rewind =Shuttle reverse.
<<<<<<<<< Group>>>>>>>>> Press Group to manage group membership. Press the channel Select buttons to add tracks to the selectedgroup. Illuminated Select buttons indicate group membership for the selected group. The up/down Cursor Arrows change the currently selected group. The left/right Cursor Arrows browse the group parameters assigned to the Encoder Knobs.
Shift + F7 = Open Transport Window Shift + F8 = Open List Editors Zoom &Cursor Arrows: The Cursor Arrows (left, right, up, down) change selections or modify zoom in the ArrangeWindow. In Assignment Modes they change theEncoder Knob parameter selection and scroll through pages of parameters when editing plug-ins. Press Zoom to activate zoom controls using the Cursor Arrows. Zoom controls only work in the Arrange Window.
Pan = Activates Pan Assignment, edit stereo pan, or surround panning parameters Surround Channels: Angle, Diversity, LFE Level, Spread EQ = Activates EQ Assignment, opens and editsLogic Channel EQonselected channel Parameters: Frequency, Gain, Q-Factor, Band Bypass Cursor Arrows up/down select EQ Band Send = Activates Send Assignment, adjust bus send levels and routing parameters: Send Destination, Send Level, Pre/Post, Bypass Plug-in = Activates Plug-in Assignment, open plug-ins and access plug-in paramete
playback. Trim Automation: Trim = Toggle Trim behavior on a channel armed with Touch or Latch automation. When active, Trim allows automation to be modified instead of overwritten. Adjusting knobs and faders during playback will make a change relative to existing automation.
Setup Focus Mode:(Track+F8) Encoder Knob 1 = Channel strip format (Mono, Stereo, L/R, Surround) Encoder Knob 2 = Spread parameter (Surround channels only) Encoder Knob 3 = Channel strip input assignment Encoder Knob 4 = Channel strip output assignment Encoder Knob 5 = Automation mode Encoder Knob 6 = Quick-edit group membership. ChooseGroup1 to 32 or Off <<<<<<<<< Pan>>>>>>>>> Pan Assignment Shortcuts: Hold Pan to display the shortcut menu.
The X/Y parameters are like the coordinates of a sound source relative to the listener, where 0, 0 is centered and coordinates can be set between +/-1000on the grid. <<<<>>>> EQ Assignment Mode:(EQ) Press EQ to open (or add) theLogic Channel EQ. EQ Assignment Modecan only edit a standard Logic Channel EQ or Logic Linear Phase EQ. Press Shift+Muteto toggle EQ band bypass.Press Flip to control EQwith the faders and toggle band bypass with Mute.
<<<<>>>> Send Assignment Mode:(Send) Use the Send Assignment Mode to set send destinations and adjust send amounts for the selected channel.Cursor Arrows up/down change the selected send slot number.Cursor Arrows left/right select a parameter.Press Shift+Mute to toggle send bypass. Press Flip to control the selected parameters on the faders, and while Flip is engaged, pressMute to toggle send bypass. Press Solo (channel) to toggle send Pre/Post.
Send Destination, Send Level, Pre/Post, Bypass In an analog/digital hybrid setup making use of I/O Utilityon busses, manage signals to outboard gear without touching manual routing. Once prepared, turn a knob on the control surface to send a track through your outboard gear. The template tracks using hardware would be set to no output, only reaching output through bus sends.
<<<<>>>> Instrument Assignment Mode: Press Instrumentto open and edit instrument plug-ins on MIDI software instrument tracks. Turn and press an Encoder Knob to select an instrument. Parameters appear across the LCD display and can be edited with the Encoder Knobs. Use the left/right Cursor Arrows to view and edit further pages of parameters. Press Plug-In to exit. Press Shift + Muteto bypass the plug-in.
Click: Click = Activate/deactivate metronome click (separate for playback and record) Shift + Click = Activate/deactivate external sync and the transmission of MMC (MMC is for controlling compatible tape machines from the DAW) The metronome click is a tempo reference for production and recording.
Press Shift +Nudge to displaythe nudge menu, or just hold Nudge.
Settings forReplaceare in Logic Pro X ->Preferences -> Recording -> Replace: Region Erase = Cut MIDI and audio regions when recording Region Punch = Cut MIDI and audio regions when recording with input Content Erase = Overwrites MIDI and audio inside regions when recording Content Punch = Overwrites MIDI and audio inside regions when recording with input Region Operations: Use Cmd+ Function buttons to manage audio and MIDI regionsin the Arrange Window.
<<<<<<<<< Advanced Configuration >>>>>>>>> After successful control surface setup with your Icon control surface and expansion banks, go to Logic Pro X ->Control Surfaces -> Setup for manual configuration. Touch Fader to Select Track: Check “activate touch faders activates track” to enable instant track selection when touching a fader. By default this feature is off, and the Select buttons are used to select a channel.
<<<<<<<<< Troubleshooting >>>>>>>>> Strange behavior in the DAW, unexpected functions, device not recognized, orfreezes: Disconnect all MIDI-USB devices. In Logic, delete all control surface configurations andzones (including other MIDI devices) in Controller Assignments and Control Surface Setupand then close Logic. For testing, connect directly to the computer without a USB hub or USB extension cable. Turn on the Icon control surface and select the MCP Logic Pro X mode.
I want to adda custom function: It is possible to use User Assignment Modes with MIDI Learn to freely assign parameters to the encoder knobs, and pressFlip to apply these controls to the faders. To alter and customize controls beyond standard MCP, please review the DAW developer support on customizing controller assignments in expert view. In many DAWs, it is possible to assign Key Commands (instead of MCP functions) to MIDI Input generated from buttons on Icon control surfaces.
! Only use the iMap and Firmware versions specific for your hardware version.Also be sure to get the newest iMap on the Icon Pro Audio website. ! Never unpack a .bin firmware file <<<<<<<<>>>>>>>> We recommend that every QCon owner performs a fader calibration. The best values vary according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW) valuescan move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A to point B.
Control Surface Functionality Manual Pro Tools HUI QCon Pro X, QCon Pro XS, QCon Pro G2, QCon EX G2 Platform M+, Platform B+, Platform D2, Platform X+, PlatformNano Revision v1.00 This is a master manual. Specific device manuals can be built from this material. Congratulations on owning an Icon control surface! This manual documents the full range of potential functions when the device is installed in Pro Tools.
<<<<>>>> Control Surface Function Control Surface Button DAW Term ButtonA + ButtonB =hold Button A and press Button B Button A - Button B = press Button A and then press Button B <<<<<<<<< Setup>>>>>>>>> Before you can use your control surface, you will first need to configure it in Pro Tools. Once setup,Pro Tools will remember your settings for future sessions without the need to reconfigure.
The 9th fader on your control surface is the Master Fader. Pro Tools does not support any use of the master fader or master meter with HUI. The Encoder Knobs edit parameters according to the current Assignment Mode. Turn them to edit a parameter or change a selection.Each knob affects the track on that channel strip, or in advanced encoder modes, allknobs affect the currently selected Track. Press the knob to reset to the default value, or confirm a selection depending on the Assignment Mode.
Channel Strip Buttons: Rec (channel) = Arms thetrack for recording. Solo = Engage Solo for one or multiple tracks Mute = Engage Mute for one or multiple tracks Select = Focuses and selects the track Jog Wheel: Press Scrubto toggle the Jog Wheel function between scrub and off. Then turn the Jog Wheel to adjust the playhead position, visible in the Edit Windowin Pro Tools.(On Platform M+, scrub is accessed by pressing down the jog wheel.
Plug-In Assignment: Plug-In = Select a channel, then press Plug-In. Next press Plug-In Assign to view the selected channel’s inserts 1-4 on the LCD Display.Turn the Encoder Knobs to add/select plug-in effects. Press Plug-In Assign to confirm. Turn Encoder Knob 5 to access insert 5 on knob 1. Press an Encoder Knob 1-4 to edit the selected plugin. Parametersappear on the LCD Display above track 1-4. Turn the Encoder Knobs to edit the lower parameter, press the Encoder Knobs to toggle the upper parameter.
Suspend= Disable automation on all tracks <<<<<<<<>>>>>>>> In=Set the left locator at the playhead position Out= Set the right locator at the playhead position Punch= Activate Quick Punch: during playback, tap Record to track and Play to punch out Undo = Pro ToolsUndo function Shift +Cmd + Undo = Pro ToolsRedofunction Save= Pro ToolsSaveproject Enter= Pro ToolsEnterfunction Esc/Cancel= Pro ToolsCancelfunction <<<<<<<<>>>>>>>> Thefour Modifier buttons can be held to alter the function
Faders are not motorized: The power source is not connected. Verify the power source by disconnecting USB and turning the control surface on. If power is well connected, it will start up normally. Faders make noise or move improperly: A fader calibration is needed. Please read the section on Fader Calibration below for details. I want to control and automate certain parameters: Access parameters via the Assignment Modesand use Automation Modesto begin creating live automation.
<<<<<<<<< Firmware Update>>>>>>>>> To accommodate future changes to MCP implementation in new DAW versions plus expand on operational features, Icon provides Firmware updates for current production and legacy control surfaces. Caution: Please take extra care to follow the correct procedure when performing a firmware update. When performing a firmware upgrade, always connect directly to the computer without a USB Hub or extension, and only connect one device to the computer during update.
<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>> We recommend that every Platform owner performs a fader calibration. The best adjustment varies according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW) valuescan move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A to point B. Fader Calibration allows adjustment to the properties of how the motor faders respond when commanded to move.
<<<<< Table of Contents >>>>> Setup ………………………………………………. - Getting Started ………………………………………………. - Mix and Transport ………………………………………………. - ………………………………………………. - View ………………………………………………. - Encoder Knob Assignment ………………………………………………. - Utilities ………………………………………………. - UserFunctions ………………………………………………. - Troubleshooting ………………………………………………. - Firmware Update ………………………………………………. - Fader Calibration ……………………………………………….
the need to reconfigure. For maximum stability, first boot the control surface and select the DAW Mode, then start your DAW software. When your control surface is switched on, it will first prompt for a DAW Mode selection. Select the corresponding mode with the illuminated navigation buttons and confirm selection with the highlighted DAW mode button. On Platform M+, the small channel indicator will light to show the currently selected DAW Mode.
The Encoder Knobs edit parameters according to the current Assignment Mode. Turn them to edit a parameter or change a selection.Each knob affects the track on that channel strip, or in advanced encoder modes, allknobs affect the currently selected track. Press the knob to reset to the default value, or confirm a selection depending on the Assignment Mode.
FastForward= Shuttle forward in Arrangement View Rewind =Shuttle backwards in Arrangement View Cycle = Toggle the playback loop cycle on/off Channel Bank Options: Bank up/down = Scroll through tracks in the project in fixed blocks of 8 Channel up/down = Step the current bank by one track Shift + Bank up/down = Scroll bank to first or last track Shift + Channel up/down = Scroll bank to first or last track Channel Strip Buttons: Rec (channel) = Arms a singletrack for recording.
Follow = Activate Follow Mode to auto-scroll during playback in Arrangement View Zoom &Cursor Arrows: The Cursor Arrows (left, right, up, down) change selections or modify zoom in the Arrangement View.In Assignment Modes they change theEncoder Knob parameter selection and scroll through pages of parameters when editing plug-ins. Press Zoom to activate zoom controls using the Cursor Arrows. Zoom controls only work in the Arrangement View.
<<<<< <<<< Utilities >>>> >>>>> Use Marker to create a locator at the play position. Press Stop, then Marker to delete a currently selected locator. Press Next / Previous to jump between set locators. Press Draw Mode to create automation in Arrangement View. Use the Faders to automate volume and the Encoder Knobs to automate the parameters currently assigned to.
(Name/Value) = Tap Tempo- Press repeatedly to set project BPM (DAWmode1) = Punch In- start recording at the loop start position (DAWmode2) = Punch Out - stop recording at the loop end position (DAWmode3) = Capture- Create a clip from the last given MIDI input (2ndBot-Left) = Metronome-(On/Off) Additional for Pro X (AssignmentRight) = MIDI Arrangement Overdub- Recording MIDI adds to existing clips (MarkerFarRight1) = NEW - Opens new scene for all record armed tracks (MarkerFarRight2) = Automation Arm - enabl
Faders make noise or move improperly: A fader calibration is needed. Please read the section on Fader Calibration below for details. I want to control and automate certain parameters: Access parameters via the Assignment Modes and use Automation Modes to begin creating live automation. Press Flipto control these parameters with the faders. Additionally, useMIDI Learnto assign parameters to free user controls.
which can access MIDI input/output such as your DAW or utility programs. Verify the power source is well connected to the control surface. You can check by starting the controller with no USB cable connected. If thedevice startup proceeds normally, external power appears to be ok. To Update: OSX – Install and open the device-specificiMap, use “Connect” to select your device, click Update and follow the directions on screen.
smoother, quieter response. A lower value results in faster movement speed. To save the new changes and exit, press Encoder Knob 8. I recommend starting with a slower movement, test in your DAW and evaluate, then adjust individually to personal preference. AppendixB Cubase <<<<<<<<< MCP MIDI Implementation >>>>>>>>> This is a list of standard MCP functions in Cubase and their MIDI CC control values.
E0 F0 F#0 G0 MIDI G#0 Ch1 A0 A#0 C1 B0 C#1 D1 A6 D#1 A#6 E1 B6 F1 C7 F#1 D7 G1 E7 D#7 C-1 C#7 C#-1 D-1 G6 D#-1 G#6 E-1 F-1 G#5 F#-1 A5 G-1 A#5 B5 G#-1 A-1 A#-1 D4 B-1 D#4 C0 E4 C#0 F4 D0 D#0 Mute 1 Mute 2 Mute 3 Mute 4 FunctionI Mute 5 Cubase Mute 6 Mute 7 Select 1 Mute 8 Select 2 Select 3 Stop 4 Select Play 5 Select Record6 Select Cursor7Up Select Cursor8Left Select Zoom Cursor Rec 1 Right Cursor Rec 2 Down Channel Mute Channel Mute Channel Mute Channel Mute nfo Channel Mute Channel Mute Channel Mute Ch
D#1 E1 F1 MIDI F#1 Ch1 G1 Select 4 Select 5 Select 6 FunctionI Select 7 Logic Pro Select 8 X Channel Select Channel Select Channel Select nfoM Select Channel Channel Select B1 C2 C#2 MIDI ID D2 Ch1 D#2 Encoder 4 Encoder 5 Encoder 6 FunctionI7 Encoder Logic Pro8 X Encoder Press Encoder Press Encoder Press Encoder nfo Encoder Press Press Encoder C1 C-1 C#1 C#-1 D1 D-1 D#1 D#-1 E1 E-1 F1 F-1 F#1 F#-1 G1 G-1 Select Rec 1 1 Select Rec 2 2 Select Rec 3 3 Select Rec 4 4 Select Rec 5 5 Select Rec 6 6 Select
Pro Tools HUI <<<<<<<<< MCP MIDI Implementation >>>>>>>>> This is a list of supported standard MCP functions in Pro Tools and their MIDI CC control values. Each CCtriggers the indicated function when the device is configured as an MCP device in the DAW. Buttons can be assigned a custom CC value usingiMap software.
B0 Mute 8 A6 Stop A#6 Play MIDI FunctionI B6 Record Tools Ch1 Pro C7 Cursor Up D7 Cursor1Left C1 Select E7 Select Zoom 2 C#1 D#7 Select Cursor3Right D1 C#7 Cursor4Down D#1 Select E1 Select 5 D4 Read 6 F1 Select D#4 Select Write 7 F#1 E4 Select Touch 8 G1 F4 Latch F#4 Rec Trim1 C-1 G4 Rec Off 2 C#-1 E3 Name/Value D-1 Rec 3 F3 Rec SMPTE/Beats D#-1 4 E-1 Rec 5 D5 F-1 Auto Rec 6Enable D#5 Rec Auto7Enable F#-1 E5 G-1 Auto Rec 8Enable F5 Auto Enable Channel Mute nfoM Main record ^ < Channel Select Channel Sel
D-1 D#-1 E-1 MIDI F-1 Ch1 F#-1 G-1 C1 C#1 G#-1 D1 A-1 D#1 A#-1 E1 B-1 F1 C0 F#1 C#0 G1 D0 D#0 C-1 C#-1 E0 D-1 F0 D#-1 F#0 E-1 G0 F-1 G#0 F#-1 A0 G-1 A#0 B0 G#-1 A-1 A6 A#-1 A#6 B-1 B6 C0 C7 C#0 D7 D0 E7 D#0 D#7 C#7 E0 D5 F0 D#5 F#0 E5 G0 F5 G#0 F#5 A0 G5 A#0 E3 B0 F3 A6 A#6 D4 B6 D#4 C7 E4 D7 F4 E7 D#7 C#7 D5 D#5 E5 F5 F#5 106G5 E3 Rec 3 Rec 4 Rec 5 Function Rec 6 Ableto on Rec 7 Rec 8 Select 1 Select Solo 12 Select Solo 2 3 Select Solo 34 Select Solo 4 5 Select Solo 5 6 Select Solo 6 7 Select Solo 7 8
AppendixC Cubase Mackie Control mode function table (Nuendo/Cubase - PVC Overlay) Controller Function Channel Strip Encoder 1 - 8 (Enter) Use with button Pan, EQ, Inserts, Master, FX Sen & Por drive Ⅲ Fader 1-8 Fader M Button "(Explorer)" 1-8 Button "M" 1-8 Button "S" 1-8 Adjust parameters of channel 1-8 according to selected function (Pan, EQ, Inserts, Master, FX Send & Por drive Ⅲ ) Press the desired function and rotate the channel knob Adjust parameters of channel 1-8 according to selected function
Button"Page Up <<" Button "Page Down>>" Window control Button "Mixer" Utilities Button "Edit" Button "Undo" Button "Redo" Button "Save" Button "Punch" Button "Left" Button "Right" Marker controls Button "Prev.
Button "Bank >" Shift eight channel up for all the faders except the master fader Shift eight channel down for all the faders except the master fader Transport Button “(Loop)“ Button "<<" Button ">>" Button "(Stop)" Button "(Play)" Button "(Rec)" Activate the loop function of the DAW Activate the rewind function of the DAW Activate the fast forward function of the DAW Activate the stop function of the DAW Activate the play function of the DAW Activate the record function of the DAW Button "Bank <" User
Button "Trim" Utilities Button "Marker" Button "Nudge" Button "Click" Button "Drop" Button "Replace" Button "Solo" Button "Save" Button "Undo" Button "Cancel" Button "Enter" Navigation Jog wheel (Rotate) Button L/R Button Up/Down Zoom + Button Up/Down Activate the trim function of the selected channel Make a marker point along a project Activate the nudge function Activate the metronome click sound Activate the drop function Activate the replace mode (A type of overwrite recording mode where the existing a
Press [Sel] on Ch.1 - Press [Plug-in 16 ] - Rotate (the 5th Knob) to turn page - Press (Knob 1-4) to select the slot 1-4 - Press Adding a plug-in to a track's slot 5 (e.g. [Plug-in Assign] - Rotate (Knob) to select plug-in - Press [Plugto Ch.1 / Plug-in slot 5) in Assign] to exit {Tip: Press (Knob 5) to exit in any state) Edit a plug-in (e.g. Plug-in on Ch. 1 / Press [Sel] on Ch.
Disengage a fader from any Mix group. Relase the button and the fader obeys group behavior again.
Positions the cursor at the current Press twice [>> 43 ] selection's right edge Moves the selection to the previous Press [ 40 ] track Moves the selection to the next track Press [ 44 ] Ableton Live 10 Mackie Control mode function table (Abelton Live - PVC Overlay) Controller Function Channel Strip Encoder 1 - 8 (Rotate) Encoder 1 - 8 (Enter) Fader 1-8 Fader M Button "(Explorer)" 1-8 Button "M" 1-8 Button "S" 1-8 Channel 1-8 pan Only use in conjuction with some functions Adjusting correspodance channe
Button "Send" Button "Instrument Rack" Button "Return Track" Navigation Jog wheel (Rotate) Buttons "Zoom" + "L/R" Buttons "Zoom" + "Up/Down" 114 Press to activate the "Send" function and rotate the correspodance channel knob to adjust the Send A and Send B value Only effect on "Instructment track". Press the Instructment Rack button and then the first channel knob to enter to adjsutment setting.
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