NUAGE MASTER CONTROL SURFACE Ncs500-CT Operation Manual Using this manual This operation manual supports keyword searching and linking as follows. Keyword searching Searching for keywords is performed using your pdf viewer’s search function. If you are viewing this manual using Adobe Reader, type the term you wish to find into the Find toolbar and then press your computer’s [Enter] key. Jumping between pages If using Adobe Reader, you can jump forwards and backwards to various pages in this manual.
Contents Introduction ..........................................................................................3 How to Read the Manual .................................................................................... 3 Description of the Device ....................................................................4 Top Panel ........................................................................................................... 4 Front Panel ...........................................................
Introduction Introduction How to Read the Manual Types and Contents • Screens This manual predominantly uses screenshots of Windows. However, Mac screenshots are used when instructions of the function apply only to the Mac. Also, this manual uses screenshots of Nuendo 6. If you are using another version of Nuendo, the actual screenshots might not be the same. For details, refer to the Nuendo manuals (PDF) opened from the “Help” menu. • Getting Started This is the manual included with the device.
Description of the Device Description of the Device Top Panel DAW SELECT Section (page 24) TALKBACK MIC Section (page 25) MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY Section (page 22) MONITOR SOURCE Section (page 6) CONTROL ROOM Section (page 5) AUTOMATION Section (page 22) CUES Section (page 8) USER ASSIGNABLE Section (page 21) TRANSPORT Section (page 10) COMMUNICATION Section (page 9) NUMERIC PAD Section (page 16) EDIT Section (page 11) GENERAL CONTROL Section (page 14) MODIFIER Section (page 15) JOG WHEEL Sectio
Description of the Device CONTROL ROOM Section 1 [Display access] Calls up the “CONTROL ROOM Page” (page 38) in the [Multi function display]. When the CONTROL ROOM page is shown, you can toggle among the tabs of the CONTROL ROOM page. 2 [DOWNMIX 1] – [DOWNMIX 4] Selects the Downmix presets. Lamp Description Lit Downmix preset has been selected. Dim Downmix preset has not been selected. 3 [MONITOR A] – [MONITOR D] Selects the desired Monitor. Lamp Description Lit Monitor has been selected.
Description of the Device 6 MONITOR SOURCE Section [REF] Sets the Control Room level to the Reference level. When this is on (lit), the level is reset to the Reference level. When you turn this is off (dim), the level is set back to the previous setting. The button goes dim when you change the level after turning this on. When you press [REF] while holding down the appropriate button(s) in the “MODIFIER Section” (page 15), the function changes as follows.
Description of the Device Controls and Functions 5 [MIX] Switches to the “MIX” Control Room sources. However, when [PHONES] (page 5) in the CONTROL ROOM section is on, you can set the Phones source to “MIX” with this button. 1 3 2 4 Lamp Description Lit The source is set to “MIX.” Dim One or more sources have been set to “MIX.” Off No sources have been set to “MIX” yet. 5 6 6 [MIX 1] – [MIX 8] Selects the specific sources for “MIX.
Description of the Device CUES Section 2 [SIG Indicators] Roughly indicates the CUE 1 – CUE 4 levels. Lamp Description Lit (red) Overload Lit (orange) -18 dB or more, but less than 0 dB Lit (green) -40 dB or more, but less than -18 dB Off Less than -40 dB 3 [MUTE 1] – [MUTE 4] Turns Mute of CUE 1 – CUE 4 on and off. Lamp Description Lit Mute of CUE is turned on. Dim Mute of CUE is turned off. Off CUE has not been configured yet.
Description of the Device COMMUNICATION Section 2 [C1]/[C2] Executes the assigned function. The button lights while held down. To assign the function, edit it from the “Communication Page” (page 45) in NUAGE MASTER Setup. Lamp Description Dim The function has been assigned. Off The function has not been assigned yet. 3 [TALK BACK] Turns “Talkback” on (lit) and off. Each short press (of about 0.2 seconds) toggles this function on or off.
Description of the Device TRANSPORT Section 7 [SYNC ONLINE] Turns Synchronization on and off. Lamp Description Lit Synchronization is on. Dim Synchronization is off. Flash Synchronization is on; however, Nuendo has not yet received external time code or clock. 8 [LEFT] Moves the Project Cursor to the Left Locator position.
Description of the Device # EDIT Section [ZAP] Recalls the memorized Project Window view, set by [MEM]. Pressing it again restores the view to the previous one. The button lights while being held down. Lamp Description Dim The memorized Project Window view can be recalled. Off The Project Window view has not been memorized to [MEM] yet. $ [] (fast rewind) Operates Fast Rewind. % [] (fast forward) Operates Fast Forward. Overview This section contains Edit and Tools operations.
Description of the Device 5 JOG WHEEL Section [CUT] Executes the Cut operation. The button lights while held down. Lamp Description Dim The Cut operation can be executed. Off No events have been selected yet. 6 [COPY] Executes the Copy operation. The button lights while held down. Lamp Description Dim The Copy operation can be executed. Off No events have been selected yet. Overview 7 [PASTE] Executes the Paste operation. The button lights while held down.
Description of the Device Controls and Functions 6 8 9 ) ! 5 3 $ # @ 4 6 [SELECT] Operates the Select function. The operation of the Select function differs depending on the selected Tools, Object Selection or Range Selection. To switch between Object Selection and Range Selection, use [OBJECT SELECT] (page 11) and [RANGE SELECT] (page 11) in the EDIT section, or do this within Nuendo, etc.
Description of the Device 9 GENERAL CONTROL Section [FADE IN] Operates the Fade In function. The following steps illustrate by example. 1. Select the desired event for applying Fade In. 2. Move the Project Cursor to the desired end, and press [FADE IN] to set it to that point. 3. Set the Fade In position by pressing [FADE IN]. In step 3 above, you can adjust the Fade In position more finely or to a different position by simultaneously holding down [FADE IN] and turning the [Jog wheel].
Description of the Device 2 MODIFIER Section [UNDO] Executes Undo. The button lights while held down. To execute Redo, simultaneously hold down [SHIFT] (page 15) in the MODIFIER section and press [UNDO]. The button lights while held down. Overview Lamp Description Dim (green) Undo can be executed. Dim (orange) Redo can be executed (when [SHIFT] is pressed). Off Neither Undo nor Redo can be executed. 3 This section contains the modifier buttons.
Description of the Device NUMERIC PAD Section Controls and Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Overview [LOCATE] This section is for inputting various parameters by the [Input keys] — which include [0] – [9], [ENTER], [NEXT +], etc. The input parameter changes depending on the selected [Input keys] mode, all of which are listed below. The buttons used for selecting the respective modes are indicated in parentheses. 1 • Locate mode ([LOCATE]) The Locate mode has the following three functions.
Description of the Device 2 Offset for addition/subtraction function Not applicable. 3 3 Locate To Displays the Project Cursor position including the subtraction value. Locate To Inputs Project Cursor position. When the Subtraction function pop-up window is shown, the [Input keys] have the following functions. When the pop-up window for the Locate function is shown, the [Input keys] have the following functions. [Input keys] Function [0] – [9] For inputting numbers to the input position.
Description of the Device When the Addition function pop-up window is shown, the [Input keys] have the following functions. When the MARKER page is called up in the [Multi function display] [Input keys] Function [0] – [9] For inputting numbers to the input position. []/[] Moves the input digit right and left. [BACK SPACE] Deletes the number at the input position. [CLEAR] Deletes all input numbers. [SET] Selects the Set mode (the button lights).
Description of the Device Cycle Marker Jump Function In the Cycle Marker Jump function, you can set the Project Cursor to the Cycle Marker position by inputting the Marker ID of the Cycle Marker. When you press [CYCLE .] in the Marker mode, [CYCLE .] is lit, and the Cycle Marker Jump pop-up window is shown on the [Multi function display]. However, when the MARKER Page (page 42) in the TRANSPORT page is called up in the [Multi function display], the pop-up window is shown on the Label Pane area.
Description of the Device 4 [DAW] Sets the [Input keys] mode to DAW. In the DAW mode, you can input values to parameters on the DAW software, using the [Input keys] instead of the numeric keys on the computer keyboard. In the DAW mode, the [Input keys] have the following functions. When you press any one of the buttons [0] – [9], []/[], [BACK SPACE], [CLEAR], [PREV -], [NEXT +], [CYCLE .], [ENTER] in the Wheel mode, the pop-up window for inputting the parameter is shown on the [Multi function display].
Description of the Device When the pop-up window is shown, the [Input keys] have the following functions. USER ASSIGNABLE Section [Input keys] Function [0] – [9] For inputting numbers to the input position. []/[] Moves the input digit to right and left. [BACK SPACE] Deletes the number at the input position. [CLEAR] Deletes all input numbers. [SET] Cancels the input then closes the pop-up window. [PREV -] Adds -1 to the input number. [NEXT +] Adds +1 to the input number.
Description of the Device AUTOMATION Section 9 [TRIM] Turns Trim on (lit) and off (dim). MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY Section Overview This section is for operating Automation. The function assignments of the buttons can be changed to other Automation functions as desired. For details on changing the function assignments, see “Automation window” (page 45) in NUAGE MASTER Setup. Controls and Functions 2 3 4 5 Overview This section is for displaying and editing the section and channel parameters.
Description of the Device [Display access] at right side of the [Multi function display] The following chart indicates the relation between the “Label Pane” and the controllable parameters of the [Multi function knob]. Lit by touching knob Knob parameter value Functions on button A/B Knob Button A/B Depending on the page shown on the [Multi function display], the [Multi function knob] has the following functions. The [Multi function knobs] are touch-sensitive knobs for adjusting various parameters.
Description of the Device DAW SELECT Section Controls and Functions 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 Overview 3 This section is for selecting the target DAW software for operation. This section allows you to select the particular DAW software when you have connected and configured multiple DAW software programs. For details on connecting and settings, refer to the NUAGE Workgroup Manager manual (page 46; PDF).
Description of the Device TALKBACK MIC Section Overview This is a section for the talkback microphone. Controls and Functions 1 1 [TALKBACK microphone] Microphone for Talkback operation. The audio signal input to the [TALKBACK microphone] is output from the [TALKBACK OUT +4dBu] jack (page 27) on the rear panel.
Description of the Device Front Panel 1 1 2 [PHONES A/B] For connection to headphones. Audio input via [TO PHONES L/R] (page 27) on the rear panel is output here. 2 [LEVEL] Adjusts the output signal level of [PHONES A/B].
Description of the Device Rear Panel 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 [AC IN] For connection to the power cable. 2 [RS-232C] For connection to an RS-232C cable. Connect this port to the RS-232C port on the KVM switch. When you switch between multiple DAW applications using the DAW SELECT section with KVM switches connected and the data to be sent to them configured in NUAGE Workgroup Manager, the display content, active keyboard, and active mouse will also change accordingly.
Description of the Software Programs Description of the Software Programs Pages Shown on the Multi Function Display To select the pages, press [Display access] in each section, or press the buttons at the right side of the MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY section (page 22), or touch the tabs or buttons at the top of the pages. Each page has the following four areas.
Description of the Software Programs To input parameter values (which allow number input) in the page, use the Parameter mode in the NUMERIC PAD section (page 16). To do this: 1. Press [PARAM] (page 19) in the NUMERIC PAD section to select the Parameter mode. 2. Touch the parameter (which allows number input) shown on the [Multi function display] to select it. 3. Input the number with the [Input keys] (page 21) in the NUMERIC PAD section.
Description of the Software Programs • [VOLUME] (JOG WHEEL section) • [CYCLE] (TRANSPORT section) To scroll through the view of the Main area, touch “u”/“d” on the Tool area. • [] (record) (TRANSPORT section) • [TALK BACK] (COMMUNICATION section) When you set this to off, lighting of the buttons while they are held is disabled. $ SPL dB Sets “SPL dB.” By adjusting the value using the [Multi function knob] and then pressing [Multi function button A] (SET), you can set the value.
Description of the Software Programs When you touch the upper left of a folder track icon, the window changes to show the contents of the folder track. Controls and Functions Track Select View This view is for selecting tracks. 1 1 Tracks For selecting the tracks. You can select multiple tracks by simply dragging across the tracks. In the first column, the selected folder track and a “Return” control is shown. Touching “Return” changes back to the previously selected window.
Description of the Software Programs Solo View 3 This view is for operating Solo or Listen for the tracks. Turns Record Enable on (lit) and off. You can turn Record Enable on/off for multiple tracks by simply dragging across the tracks. 1 2 3 Track When you touch “Track” while holding down the appropriate button(s) in the “MODIFIER Section” (page 15), the function changes as follows. 4 1 Function [ALT] Turns Record Enable on for only the last channel touched.
Description of the Software Programs When you touch “Channel information,” the channel selection window is shown. By touching “Nuendo” in the Tool area, you can open the channels configuration window on the screen. However, in the PLUG-IN page, the plug-in effect window is opened. Touch again to close. Controls and Functions MAIN Page This page is for operating Routing, Phase, Low Cut, etc. for the selected channel. 6 9 ) 1 To scroll through the window, touch “u” or “d.
Description of the Software Programs ) S or L 1 Turns Solo or Listen on (lit) and off. ! Level Meter 2 Displays the channel level. @ BYP Turns Bypass on (lit) and off. Mon 3 Turns Monitor on (lit) and off. # Dynamics Graph Displays the parameters as a graph. Preset Opens the preset selection window. Rec 4 Level Meter Turns Record Enable on (lit) and off. Displays the channel level. EQ Page SENDS Page This page is for operating EQ for the selected channel.
Description of the Software Programs CUES Page When Mix Convert is selected 5 This page is for controlling the Cues of the selected channel. 6 5 2 1 2 When a Stereo channel is selected 5 3 4 1 Cue Send Level 6 [PARAM] Adjusts the Cue send level. 2 Cue Send Pan 1 4 [PARAM] Adjusts the Cue send pan. 3 3 On/Off Turns Cue on (lit) and off. 4 PRE 1 Turns Pre Fader on (lit) and off. 5 Pan Graph Displays the parameters as a graph. BYP 2 Mix Convert Turns Bypass on (lit) and off.
Description of the Software Programs 1. Touch the desired parameter in the Main INSERT Page area to select it. This page is for controlling Inserts for the selected channel. The parameter is temporarily assigned to an “empty” [Multi function knob] (one which does not yet have a locked parameter). 6 NOTE If a parameter has already been locked, press the corresponding [Multi function button B] to unlock it. 2.
Description of the Software Programs AUTOMATION Page 7 R Turns on Read Automation for all tracks. 8 R Turns off Read Automation for all tracks. 9 W Turns on Write Automation for all tracks. ) W Turns off Write Automation for all tracks. ! Overview This page is for controlling the Automation features. The functions of this page are the same as in the Nuendo Automation Panel. To open this page, press the AUTOMATION [Display access] button (page 22).
Description of the Software Programs USER ASSIGNABLE Page CONTROL ROOM Page Overview Overview This page is used to execute assigned functions. To open this page, press the USER ASSIGNABLE [Display access] button (page 21). To assign the function, configure it in “NUAGE MASTER Setup” (page 44). This page is for operating the Control Room functions. To open this page, press the CONTROL ROOM [Display access] button (page 5).
Description of the Software Programs 3 SPEAKER CONTROL Page LE Turns Listen on (lit) and off. 4 LE Level This page is for operating the Speaker Controls in Control Room. [PARAM] 5 2 1 Adjusts Listen level. 4 On/Off Turns the channel on (lit) and off. 6 5 Level Meter Displays the channel level. 7 Level Indicator [PARAM] Displays the channel level. 8 3 Reference Level When turned on (lit), this resets the Control Room level to the Reference level.
Description of the Software Programs CUES Page MONITOR SOURCE Page Overview Overview This page is for operating Cue functions in the Control Room. To open this page, press the CUES [Display access] button (page 8). This page is for operating Monitor Source in the Control Room. To open this page, press the MONITOR SOURCE [Display access] button (page 7). Controls and Functions Controls and Functions 2 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 3 4 5 6 EXT 1 Sets the source to “EXT.
Description of the Software Programs COMMUNICATION Page TRANSPORT Page Overview Overview This page is for operating the communication functions in the Control Room. To open this page, press the COMMUNICATION [Display access] button (page 9). This page is for operating the Transport functions. To open this page, press the TRANSPORT [Display access] button (page 10). By touching “Nuendo” in the Tool area, you can open “NUAGE MASTER Setup” window (page 44) on the Nuendo screen. Touch again to close.
Description of the Software Programs 4 TEMPO 7 Selects the Tempo mode. 5 SYNC 8 Turns Synchronization on (lit) and off. 6 Time Display u/d Scrolls through the Main area view. [PARAM] OVER VIEW Page Sets the Project Cursor position. 7 Function Operates the Marker functions from the Marker window. This page is for operating the Overview functions. Transport 2 3 4 5 Operates the basic Transport functions. MARKER Page This page is for operating the Marker Track functions.
Description of the Software Programs EDIT Page Overview This page is used to execute assigned functions. To open this page, press the EDIT [Display access] button (page 11). To assign the function, configure it from “EDIT window” (page 44) in “NUAGE MASTER Setup.” To select the desired bank, touch “BANK 1” – “BANK 4” in the Title area, or press the EDIT [Display access] button. Each bank has twenty-four buttons, for a total of ninetysix.
Description of the Software Programs NUAGE MASTER Setup Controls and Functions 1 1 Overview This software is for configuring the general settings of Nuage Master from Nuendo. You can configure settings such as the user assignable buttons on the device or “USER ASSIGNABLE page” (page 38). To open this window, click the Nuendo menu “Devices” “NUAGE MASTER Setup.” NUAGE MASTER Setup has the following windows. User Assignable Settings Assigns functions to the buttons.
Description of the Software Programs 1 Edit Settings Assigns functions to the buttons. Click “Command” to select the command. When you check the “Repeat” box for the function, the corresponding function will operate continuously by holding down the button. You can input the desired function name to “Title.” Automation Window Communication Window Overview This window is for configuring the function of the buttons in the “COMMUNICATION section” (page 9) or “COMMUNICATION page” (page 41).
Description of the Software Programs NUAGE Workgroup Manager Overview NUAGE Workgroup Manager is an application that allows control over devices and DAW software programs as a Workgroup on a NUAGE system. For details on NUAGE Workgroup Manager, refer to the NUAGE Workgroup Manager manual (PDF). NOTE To open the NUAGE Workgroup Manager manual, double-click the NUAGE Workgroup Manager icon on the task tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) for opening the window, then click the “Manual” icon.
Troubleshooting (in operation) Troubleshooting (in operation) Appendix Contents of the Getting Started Manual A connection cannot be established with Pro Tools. • Ensure that the steps described in “Settings for Pro Tools” (page 48) have been completed. • If using a wireless LAN adaptor, try turning it off. PRECAUTIONS NOTICE Information Introduction A Message from the Development Team Included Accessories Values cannot be entered by touching parameters shown on the [Multi function display].
Appendix Pro Tools Control Setting Pro Tools MIDI Controllers 1. Start up Pro Tools. Introduction In addition to Nuendo and Cubase, Nuage Fader and Nuage Master devices can also be used to control Pro Tools (Mac only; basic functions only). NOTE • When working with Pro Tools, up to two Nuage Faders together with an optional Nuage Master can be connected. 2. Choose “Setup” “Peripherals” to open the “Peripherals” dialog. 3. Click the “MIDI Controllers” tab. 4.
Appendix Button Functions TRANSPORT Section [Display access] This button is used to open and close the Transport window. Its indicator lights up while the Transport window is open. [PRE ROLL] This button is used to turn on and off pre-roll. [POST ROLL] This button is used to turn on and off post-roll. [PUNCH IN] This button is used to turn quick punch on and off (same as the Quick Punch command in the Options menu). Its indicator lights up when quick punch is on. [PUNCH OUT] Same as above.
Appendix EDIT Section [Jog wheel] [Display access] This button is used to switch between the Edit and Mix windows. It is lit when the Edit window is active and is dim when the Mix window is active. [SNAP] Not applicable. [AUTO SCROLL] GENERAL CONTROL Section []/[]/[]/[] (up/left/down/right) These buttons can be used to scroll the Mix and Edit windows, navigate the Edit window, zoom waveforms, and to make fine adjustments to the selected region.
Appendix NUMERIC PAD Section [LOCATE] Not applicable. MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY Section [Multi function display] [MARKER] [SETUP] [PARAM] [TRACK LIST] [DAW] [CHANNEL] [WHEEL] [PLUG-IN] [0] – [9] These buttons correspond to keys [0] to [9] found on Mac keyboards. [CLEAR] This button corresponds to the [Clear] key found on Mac keyboards. [CYCLE .] This button corresponds to the [.] key found on Mac keyboards. [PREV -] This button corresponds to the [-] key found on Mac keyboards.
Added functions in NUAGE V2.1 Support for the operation of 16 insert slots (Nuage Fader, Nuage Master) ......................53 Support for Ambisonics mode in VST MultiPanner (Nuage Master) .................................54 Support for remote control of Rio3224-D2 and Rio1608-D2 (Nuage Fader).....................54 Support for remote control of RMP-D8 (Nuage Fader) .....................................................55 Added functions in NUAGE V2.
Support for the operation of 16 insert slots (Nuage Fader, Nuage Master) The number of insert slots that can be operated from NUAGE has been increased from 8 to 16. They are supported in Nuendo 10 or later and Cubase 10 or later. Channel Strip The insert slots on the channel strips can be selected using [][] in the SECTION CONTROL section. INSERT Page The tab switches between insert slots 1 – 8 and 9 – 16. Added functions in NUAGE V2.
Support for Ambisonics mode in VST MultiPanner (Nuage Master) It is now possible to operate Ambisonics mode in VST MultiPanner, which was added in Nuendo 8.3 or later and Cubase 10 or later. Ambisonics Operation Screen Support for remote control of Rio3224-D2 and Rio1608-D2 (Nuage Fader) It is now possible to operate the 2nd generation R series (Rio3224-D2 and Rio1608-D2). Operation and setting methods are the same as for the 1st generation R series (supported from V1.5).
Support for remote control of RMP-D8 (Nuage Fader) It is now possible to operate the HA gain on Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8 with a [Multi function knob]. Press [PRE] in the SECTION CONTROL section, and then press [Sub parameter 2] to operate the “HA GAIN” and “HA GC” on the input channel where the RMP-D8 is connected.
Added functions in NUAGE V2.0 Added support for remote operation of the MMP1 (Nuage Fader, Nuage Master, and NUAGE Workgroup Manager) ..........................................................................................57 Settings (Preparations)......................................................................................................... 57 Selecting a monitor source or a cue output (Nuage Master) ...............................................
Added support for remote operation of the MMP1 (Nuage Fader, Nuage Master, and NUAGE Workgroup Manager) Certain MMP1 functions can be controlled from the Nuage series. Settings (Preparations) Set the control source to Nuage Fader and/or Nuage Master and the control target to MMP1 with the NUAGE Workgroup Manager. 1. Open NUAGE Workgroup Manager. 2. Click “Setup.” 3. Set the IP address.
5. Confirm the connection between the MMP1 and Nuage device. When the MMP1 and Nuage device is connected correctly, the MMP1 indicator will light up in green. When the MMP1 indicator lights up in red (this means connection failure), the possible causes are as follows: • The IP address is incorrect. • The Passcode is incorrect. Please check the IP address settings and the Passcode. Added functions in NUAGE V2.
Selecting a monitor source or a cue output (Nuage Master) Using the MONITOR SOURCE section of Nuage Master, you can select an audio source or cue output for monitoring. MONITOR SOURCE Section 1 Displays the “Monitor Source” page on the [Multi function display]. 1 2 When turned on (lit), multiple Monitor Sources can be selected at the same time. 3 Select an audio source to be monitored from Monitor Source 1-8. 4 Select an audio source to be monitored from Cue output 1-4.
MMP1 Editor — Main screen — Monitor Control tab MMP1 Controller — Control view MMP1 Controller — Editor view — Main Monitor Added functions in NUAGE V2.
Displaying the status and adjusting the Cue outputs or Studio Speaker outputs (Nuage Master) Using the CUES section of Nuage Master, the status of the Cue outputs and Studio Speaker outputs of the MMP1 can be displayed, and the output levels can be adjusted. CUES section 1 Displays the “CUES” page on the [Multi function display]. 1 2 Displays the status of Cue outputs 1-4.
MMP1 Editor — Sub screen Added functions in NUAGE V2.
Monitor Control (Nuage Fader, Nuage Master) Using the CONTROL ROOM section of the Nuage Fader and Nuage Master, you can control the Downmix, Dimmer on and off, and monitor output levels. Nuage Fader — CONTROL ROOM section 1 Turns the Downmix audio output on (lit) or off (unlit). NOTE 1 When the Headphone output is selected for control, this button is disabled. 3 2 2 Turns the dimmer on (lit) or off (unlit). NOTE When the Headphone output is selected for control, this button is disabled.
Control Room page 1 5 2 6 3 4 7 8 9 1 Turns the Main Monitor output on (lit) or off (unlit). 2 Displays the Monitor Level. 3 Turns the dimmer on (lit) or off (unlit). 4 Changes the Monitor Level value to the reference level value. Holding this down for at least two seconds (until the indicator flashes) stores the current Monitor Level value as the reference level. 5 Select the speakers which switches between SOLO and MUTE. 6 Turns the Headphone output on (lit) or off (unlit).
MMP1 Editor — Settings screen — Scene tab/MISC/Audio MMP1 Controller — Control view MMP1 Controller — Editor view — Main Monitor NOTE The User Assignable functions that are displayed depend on the settings you’ve made. Added functions in NUAGE V2.
Talkback on or off (Nuage Master) Using the COMMUNICATION section of Nuage Master, you can turn Talkback on or off. COMMUNICATION section 1 1 Displays the “Communication” page on the [Multi function display]. 2 Turns the Talkback Destination 1 on (lit) or off (unlit). 2 Communication page 1 2 3 1 Turns the Talkback Destination 1-8 on (lit) or off (unlit). 2 Adjust the mic input level used for Talkback. 3 Choose the “Talkback Button Behavior.” Latch: Toggles between on and off when pressed.
Added support for Elevation Pattern selection (Nuage Fader) The Elevation Patterns of the VST MultiPanner plug-in available on Nuendo 7.1 or later can be selected on the Nuage Fader. The Elevation Patterns are displayed in the Label Pane when you select the VST MultiPanner on the Nuendo. You can switch the Elevation Pattern with the corresponding [Multi function button]. Channel Strip Channel Setting Mode Added functions in NUAGE V2.
Added support for cursor operation outside the Project Window (Nuage Master) The operation target window when []/[]/[]/[] buttons are pressed can be selected from the Project Window or the window displayed in the foreground. Operation Numbers in the illustration below correspond to the instruction steps. 2 1 3 4 1. Press [SETUP] in the MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY section. 2. In the [Multi function display], touch the “PAGE 3” tab. 3.
Added functions in NUAGE V1.7 Channel Connection for VCA Fader (Nuage Fader) ........................................................ 70 Assignment Change for Keys in SECTION CONTROL Section (Nuage Fader) .............. 70 Assignment Change for Keys in CHANNEL VIEW CONTROL Section (Nuage Fader) .. 71 Expanded CHANNEL VIEW Memory (Nuage Fader) ..................................................... 71 Display All Function for All Channel Types (Nuage Fader) ..............................................
Channel Connection for VCA Fader (Nuage Fader) You can now use Nuage Fader to connect or disconnect channels for a VCA fader created in Nuendo (7 or later). Assignment Change for Keys in SECTION CONTROL Section (Nuage Fader) Operation You can now change the assignment of keys in the SECTION CONTROL section. Numbers in the illustration below correspond to the instruction steps. Operation Numbers in the screen shot below correspond to the instruction steps. 1. Press [VCA] in the SECTION CONTROL section.
Assignment Change for Keys in CHANNEL VIEW CONTROL Section (Nuage Fader) You can now change the assignment of keys in the CHANNEL VIEW CONTROL section. Operation Expanded CHANNEL VIEW Memory (Nuage Fader) There are now eight save slots for CHANNEL VIEW memory that can be used for storing and recalling channel display statuses. Operation Numbers in the screen shot below correspond to the instruction steps. 1. From the Nuendo or Cubase menu, click “Devices,” then “NUAGE FADER Setup.” 2.
Expanding and Collapsing Folder Tracks (Nuage Master) You can now expand and collapse a folder track using Nuage Master when you have selected a folder track in the project window. Operation Numbers in the illustration below correspond to the instruction steps. 1. Select a folder track on the project window in Nuendo or Cubase. 2. Press [] and [] in the GENERAL CONTROL section simultaneously. This expands the folder track when it is collapsed, and collapses it when it is expanded.
Operation (Nuage Master) Numbers in the illustration below correspond to the instruction steps. Expanded Adjustment Function for “Mixer” Window Width (Nuage Fader) In addition to the conventional items, you can now also adjust the “Mixer” bottom positions. Operation Numbers in the illustration below correspond to the instruction steps. 1. While pressing the [SHIFT], [CTRL], and [ALT] keys in the MODIFIER section at the same time, operate a [Multi function knob] (lower). 1.
Support for GPIO (Nuage Master) You can now receive GPIO input in Nuage Master or output GPIO signals from Nuage Master via JL Cooper eBOX/eBOX GPI8. Device page Enables you to set whether to turn the GPIO function on or off, and perform basic settings for using the GPIO function. NOTE • Nuage Master plays the role as an eBOX client, so set all eBOX devices that communicate with Nuage Master to server mode. • To ensure proper communication, turn off the eBOX password function.
Port page Low Enables you to select the GPIO functions. You can select up to 32 functions for input and output, respectively. For Input, this turns on when the input port voltage is Low. For Output, the output port voltage is set to Low when the function is on. Custom page Enables you to define the GPIO functions. You can define up to 16 functions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Target Enables you to select either a DAW or “Custom” for the input and output targets.
Setting Automation Mode for Each Track (Nuage Master) You can now use the [Multi function display] to set the automation mode for each track. Insert Operation for Control Room Channels (Nuage Master) Operation You can now use the [Multi function display] to operate the “Insert” to each channel in the Control Room. Numbers in the illustration below correspond to the instruction steps. Operation Numbers in the illustration below correspond to the instruction steps. 1.
New Parameters in the CONTROL ROOM Page (Nuage Master) Control Room – INSERT page 1 You can now operate the Click Level, Click Pan, Listen Level, and Listen Dim on the CONTROL ROOM page. 2 Operation Numbers in the illustration below correspond to the instruction steps. 3 4 5 6 1 Control Room channel selection area Enables you to select the target channel for “Insert.” 2 Insert Displays the assigned plug-in effects. Touch the effect name to display the window for selecting the plug-in effect.
New Settings for Saving Project Files (Nuage Master) Support for Avid Pro Tools Shortcut Keys (Nuage Master) You can now select whether to overwrite the project file or save as a new file when you press [SAVE] in the GENERAL CONTROL section. You can now assign Avid Pro Tools shortcut keys to Nuage Master's USER ASSIGNABLE keys. Operation Numbers in the screen shot below correspond to the instruction steps. Numbers in the illustration and screen shot below correspond to the instruction steps.
User Assignable Setup window 1 2 3 4 5 Support for the Avid Pro Tools Insert (Nuage Fader) You can now use the “Insert” of Avid Pro Tools using Nuage Fader. You can use “Insert” on any channel and edit the “Insert” parameters. Operation (Insert assignment) Numbers in the illustration below correspond to the instruction steps. 6 7 8 1 Open Reads the saved shortcut key assignments. 2 Save Saves the shortcut key assignment. The shortcut key assignment is saved as an “.NPTB” file.
6. Turn the 16th [Multi function knob] from the left of the Nuage Fader CHANNEL STRIP section (the far right knob), then select from group A – D or E for which insert is used. Operation (Parameter change) Numbers in the illustration below correspond to the instruction steps. “Insert 1 – 4” (A – D) or “Insert 5” (E) will be displayed on the Plug-in Panel window. 1. On a Mac with Avid Pro Tools, click or on the menu bar. NOTE If the icons are not displayed, install NUAGE PT Bridge in TOOLS for NUAGE. 7.
5. Press the [Multi function button A] that corresponds to the “Insert” you want to change the parameters of. Insert A or E Insert B Insert C Insert D 7. Turn the [Multi function knob] or press the [Multi function button] corresponding to the parameter and change the parameter’s value. The value you change to will immediately be applied.
Display Method for NUAGE PT Bridge Window (NUAGE PT Bridge) The procedures for displaying the following window, which was conventionally displayed in the computer's “System Preference,” were added or changed. Lock Function for the Dante Network Interface (Nuage I/O) A lock function has been added so that the Dante network interface is not changed while Nuendo or Cubase is running. NOTE While Nuendo or Cubase is running, the list for Dante Controller interface selection turns gray and cannot be selected.
Initializing Direct Monitoring Settings (Nuage I/O) You can now initialize the settings for direct monitoring in Nuage I/O. Operation Numbers in the screen shot below correspond to the instruction steps. 1. From the Nuendo or Cubase menu, click “Devices,” then “NUAGE I/O Setup.” 2. Click the “Direct Monitoring” tab. 3. Click “Reset.” The direct monitoring settings are initialized, and the buses are automatically set using the following priorities.
Added functions in NUAGE V1.6 Added Support for Cubase Pro 8 (Nuage Master, Nuage Fader) .................................... 85 Updated Direct Monitoring Window in Nuage I/O Setup (Nuage I/O) .............................. 87 Added Stereo Panner Switching Function (Nuage Fader) ............................................... 87 Added More Parameters to Channel Strip Section (Nuage Fader) .................................. 88 Added Support for Switching Parameters in Channel Setting Mode (Nuage Fader) .....
Added Support for Cubase Pro 8 (Nuage Master, Nuage Fader) Cubase Pro 8 is now supported. The following new functions are also supported. VCA Fader You can show/hide the VCA Fader with [OTHERS] in the CHANNEL VIEW CONTROL section. DeEsser You can now adjust the DeEsser parameters with Nuage Fader and Nuage Master. (The Nuage Master window is shown below.) High Cut and Low Cut Filter Slopes • You can adjust the “High Cut” and “Low Cut” slopes in the Nuage Fader channel strip (page 88).
Channel Strip Recording MIDI Events to the Tracks You can adjust the following parameters on the INSERT page of Nuage Master CHANNEL CONTROL. 1 2 1 MIDI/Audio (Only for Instrument Tracks) Channel Setting Mode Switches the type of plug-in. To record the MIDI events, select “MIDI.” 2 (Record Output to Track) Selects (lit) and deselects (dim) a MIDI track or instrument track as the recording destination for a MIDI event.
Updated Direct Monitoring Window in Nuage I/O Setup (Nuage I/O) Added Stereo Panner Switching Function (Nuage Fader) The connection destinations for output buses that are the targets of direct monitoring are now displayed in the Direct Monitoring window in NUAGE I/O Setup. Available Nuage I/O ports are displayed in the “Connected to” column. To open the NUAGE I/O Setup window, in the Nuendo menu select “Devices,” then “NUAGE I/O Setup.
Added More Parameters to Channel Strip Section (Nuage Fader) Added Support for Switching Parameters in Channel Setting Mode (Nuage Fader) You can now adjust HC SLOPE, LC SLOPE, GAIN, (PHASE), HA HPF, and HA +48V in the channel strip. HA GAIN and HA GC, which were previously assigned to [Sub parameter 2], have been moved to [Sub parameter 4]. You can now switch sub-parameters in the Channel Setting mode to make adjustments to parameters. Operation • DeEsser (Cubase Pro 8 and later) 1.
Added Collective Bypass Function for Inserts (Nuage Fader) Added Collective Bypass Function for Dynamics (Nuage Master) You can now turn bypass on/off for “Inserts” on the selected channels. You can now turn bypass on/off for “Dynamics” on the selected channels. Operation Operation 1. Press [INSERT] in the SECTION CONTROL section. 1. Select the track for turning dynamics on/off. “INSERTS” is displayed in the label area. 2.
Added Support for RMio64-D (NUAGE Workgroup Manager) 5 Output Clock Source You can now control the RMio64-D Dante/MADI conversion audio interface remotely from NUAGE Workgroup Manager. Same as Input Clock Source Syncs the MADI output signal with the MADI input signal. Same as Word Clock Source Syncs the MADI output signal with the RMio64-D clock. Enables you to select the MADI output signal when SRC is on as the word clock source.
Changed Display on the Marker Jump Pop-Up Window into the List Display (Nuage Master) The pop-up display for the Marker Jump function and Cycle Marker jump function has been changed to a list display. Nearby markers are displayed in relation to the entered “Marker ID.” Operation 1. Press [MARKER] in the NUMERIC PAD section. Added a Function for Project Cursor Positioning (Nuage Master) You can now enter values in units of hours, minutes, and seconds to position the “Project Cursor” on the TRANSPORT page.
Added Enable/Disable Selection for [Jog wheel] during Project Playback (Nuage Master) You can now disable [Jog wheel] operation during Project playback. Doing so will prevent unintended operation of the Project cursor during playback. Settings Switch the setting by using the “JOG Operation during Playback” control on SETUP Page – PAGE 3. SETUP Page – PAGE 3 On Enables [Jog wheel] operation during Project playback. Off Disables [Jog wheel] operation during Project playback.
Added functions in NUAGE V1.5 Added support for remote operation of R series devices (Dante supported I/O rack) (Nuage Fader) .............................................................................................................................. 94 Added quick control setting screen (Nuage Master) ........................................................ 94 Added support for VST instruments control (Nuage Master) ...........................................
Added support for remote operation of R series devices (Dante supported I/O rack) (Nuage Fader) The HA gain of R series devices (Rio3224-D, Ri8-D, etc.) can now be controlled. • Press [PRE] in the SECTION CONTROL section, and then press [Sub parameter 2] to use a [Multi function knob] to control the “HA GAIN” and “HA GC” on the input channel where the R series device is connected.
Added support for VST instruments control (Nuage Master) 5 W (Write) Turns “Write Automation” on (lit) and off (dark). 6 VST instrument name/library name Shows the selected instrument and library. You can control VST instruments on instrument tracks on the CHANNEL CONTROL page. 7 Parameters CHANNEL CONTROL – MAIN Page Touch a parameter to control it with a [Multi function knob]. Press [Multi function button B] to lock the value for the parameter. Press the button once again to unlock the value.
Added support for track visibility configuration function (Nuage Master) Added support for send panning (Nuage Master) Channel “Sends” can now be panned. You can now use the “track visibility control” function of Nuendo 6.5. This can greatly improve work efficiency on large-scale projects. CHANNEL CONTROL – SENDS Page TRACK LIST Page – Track Visibility View 1 1 2 2 3 4 1 LP (Link Panners) Turns “Link Panners” on (lit) and off (dark). 1 Track Visibility Switches to the Track Visibility view.
Added support for new Nuendo 6.5 plug-in (Nuage Master, Nuage Fader) TRANSPORT Section You can now select [DYN] in the SECTION CONTROL section to control the parameters of the new Nuendo 6.5 plug-in (Magneto II). Turns Pre Roll on and off in Free Run mode. In ADR mode, the functions of the buttons in the TRANSPORT section change. [PREROLL] This button does not function in any mode other than Free Run. You can also now control the Noise Gate parameters. (The screen shown below is from Nuage Master.
3 Identify Searches for the Dante Accelerator specified with “Dante Interface”. When “Identify” is clicked, all LEDs for the specified Dante Accelerator flash for a few seconds simultaneously, and then stops automatically. 4 Refresh Refreshes the direct monitoring channel list. 5 +/- (Show/Hide Channel) Shows (+) or hides (-) the channels assigned to the bus. 6 Number of channels available for direct monitoring Shows the number of channels available for direct monitoring.
Added other various functions (Nuage Master) PAGE 3 SETUP Page SETUP page is divided into three pages since the number of configurable settings has been increased. PAGE 1 3 3 MUTE Button Behavior Switches the behavior of [MUTE] on the channel strip. When set to Continuous, pressing and holding [MUTE] on one channel while pressing [MUTE] on another channel will simultaneously turn on and off all “mute” functions for every channel between those two channels.
Added functions in NUAGE V1.2 Added support for remote operation of AD8HR remote preamp from Nuage Master (Nuage Master) ............................................................................................................. 101 Improved the EQ Band Curve display (Nuage Master) ................................................. 101 Added support for marker colors in Nuendo (Nuage Master) ........................................
Added support for remote operation of AD8HR remote preamp from Nuage Master (Nuage Master) The AD8HR can be controlled also from the Nuage Master. For details on connecting to the AD8HR and making necessary settings, refer to the “NUAGE V1.1 Supplementary Manual.” Added support for marker colors in Nuendo (Nuage Master) Marker colors set on the Nuendo are reflected in the MARKER Page.
Improved pan control operations from the channel strip (Nuage Fader) The Surround Panner Sub parameter 1 Sub parameter 2 Sub parameter 3 Sub parameter 4 Sub parameter 5 Sub parameter 6 Sub parameter 7 Sub parameter 8 The pan parameters which were not able to be conventionally operated from the channel strips can be controlled by changing the sub parameters. SECTION CONTROL Section The Stereo Combined Panner Sub parameter 1 Sub parameter 2 Added functions in NUAGE V1.
Added functions in NUAGE V1.1 Added the ADR mode (Nuage Master) ......................................................................... 104 Added the functions for configuring the buttons in the USER ASSIGNABLE section (Nuage Master, Nuage Fader) ................................................................................................... 105 Added support for remote operation of the AD8HR remote preamp (Nuage Fader) ..... 106 Added the display in the [Channel name display] (Nuage Fader) ...........
Added the ADR mode (Nuage Master) ADR Page 1 2 Added the ADR mode corresponding to the ADR function of Nuendo 6. 5 3 TRANSPORT Section Press [Display access] repeatedly to display an “ADR page” (shown on the right), and then touch “Transport Switch” in the [Multi function Display] to select the ADR mode. The [Display access] indication flashes while the ADR mode is active. To cancel the ADR mode, touch “Transport Switch” again. 6 4 7 1 Nuendo Opens the Marker Window in the Nuendo window.
NUMERIC PAD Section 1 Added the functions for configuring the buttons in the USER ASSIGNABLE section (Nuage Master, Nuage Fader) The function assignments can be saved, and the saved assignments can be recalled. The functions can be assigned to each Nuage Fader. USER ASSIGNABLE Page (Nuage Master) 1 2 1 [MARKER] Selects the Marker designation.
NUAGE MASTER Setup To open this window, click the Nuendo menu “Devices” “NUAGE MASTER Setup.” 1 2 Added support for remote operation of the AD8HR remote preamp (Nuage Fader) Overview The gains of the AD8HR connected to the Nuage I/O can be controlled. • Press and release [PRE] on the SECTION CONTROL section, and then press [Sub parameter 2]. This lets you control the “HA GAIN” and “HA TRIM” of the input channels connected to the AD8HR with the [Multi function knob].
Setting up the Nuage I/O Operation Function HA +48V Turns +48 V phantom power on and off. To turn on phantom power, hold down the [Multi function button A] for longer than two seconds. Open the “Nuage I/O Properties” from the NUAGE Workgroup Manager, and then set the “ID” number of the AD8HR.
Added the display in the [Channel name display] (Nuage Fader) Added display channels on the LCD (Nuage Fader) The whole name of the channel strip can be scrolled and displayed, and the display format can be changed. When there is a long undisplayed portion of a channel strip name, the whole name of the selected channel strip can be scrolled and displayed only once if the channel strip is selected or the channel is scrolled using the [Touch slider bar].
3 [L] / [R] (left/right) If you use the following functions when the channels displayed are fewer than the number of faders of the Nuage Fader (e.g., when you are using the Agent function, etc.), you can operate adjacent channels. Operation Function Simultaneously holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [L] Displays channels from the left end of the console(s). Simultaneously holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [R] Displays channels from the right end of the console(s).
When the Select Track pop-up window is shown, the [input keys] have the following functions. [Input keys] Function [0] – [9] Inputs the track number to the input position. [BACK SPACE] Deletes the number at the input position. [CLEAR] Deletes all input numbers. [SET] Selects the Set mode (the button lights). [PREV -] Selects the previous track number. [NEXT +] Selects the next number. [CYCLE .] To select the additional track, input the number continuously after pressing this button.
Added some editing operations (Nuage Master) The waveform offset can be changed, and the cut/copied event(s) can be pasted maintaining the position relative to the Project Cursor. 2 Numeric Pad Input Selects the input format when you set the Project Cursor position in the Locate function. If you set this to “Right,” you can input the Project Cursor position as a text. DYN Page EDIT Section 1 2 1 2 1 Title Bar Turns the “Bypass” switch that you touch on (lit) and off.
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