NUAGE FADER CONTROL SURFACE Ncs500-FD 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 Rear Panel ............................................................
Introduction Introduction How to Read the Manual Types and Contents • Getting Started This is the manual included with the device. Read this manual when setting up the device. • Operation Manual This is the PDF manual downloaded from the website. Read this manual when needing information about the functions and how to use the device. Conventions • Brackets and quotation marks • Keyboard Shortcuts [Windows modifier key]/ [Mac modifier key] + [key] shows the shortcut keys.
Description of the Device Description of the Device Top Panel SECTION CONTROL Section (page 14) CHANNEL STRIP Section (page 5) AUTOMATION Section (page 16) WORKSPACE Section (page 17) DAW SELECT Section (page 19) UNIT LINK Section (page 20) FLIP Section (page 20) MODIFIER Section (page 21) CONTROL ROOM Section (page 17) CHANNEL VIEW CONTROL Section (page 11) PAGE CONTROL Section (page 18) USER ASSIGNABLE Section (page 19) NUAGE FADER Operation Manual 4
Description of the Device CHANNEL STRIP Section Overview This section is for operating the channel parameters. The channel assignment automatically mirrors that of “Mixer.” The [Multi function knobs] are touch-sensitive knobs for adjusting various parameters. The [Multi function knob] has four separate control operations: touching (which brightens the corresponding parameter indication), turning, pressing, and simultaneously holding down and turning.
Description of the Device Depending on which controllable parameters are selected in the SECTION CONTROL section, the [Multi function knob] has the following functions. Operation Function Touching • Highlights the parameter. • Shows the pop-up window. Turning • Adjusts the parameter. • Selects the parameter. • Moves the cursor. Pressing • Shows the pop-up window. • Sets the selected parameter. • Opens and closes the folder.
Description of the Device Alternatively, if the [e] buttons for two different channels are pressed at the same time, it will be possible to edit both of those channels simultaneously. If you again press the [e] button for a channel being edited, the “Mixer” will reappear. It should be noted that, even when Channel Setting mode is active, the specific parameters controlled by the individual [Multi function knobs] can be changed in the SECTION CONTROL section.
Description of the Device Controls and Functions 1 [Multi function knob] Adjusts the various parameters. The color of the LED on the [Multi function knob] changes depending on the type of the controllable parameter. 2 1 2 Selects and turns on/off the controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs]. 3 3 4 5 6 7 [Multi function button A]/[Multi function button B] [e] (edit) button The [e] (edit) button is used to activate Channel Setting mode in order to edit the channel in question.
Description of the Device 6 [MON] ) Turns Monitor on (lit) and off (dim). If you hold down one [MON] button and press another, Monitor between the two can be turned on and off. When you press [MON] while holding down the appropriate button(s) in the “MODIFIER Section” (page 21), the function changes as follows. Modifier button Function [SHIFT] Turns Monitor on for a number of successive channels. [ALT] Turns Monitor on and off for all channels.
Description of the Device @ [SOLO] Turns Solo or Listen on (lit) and off (dim). If you hold down one [SOLO] button and press another, Solo or Listen between the two can be turned on and off. To select Solo or Listen, press [LISTEN] (page 18) in the CONTROL ROOM section. You can turn the motor power of the [Fader] on and off. To do this, select it from “Motor” (page 23) in NUAGE FADER Setup.
Description of the Device CHANNEL VIEW CONTROL Section When you select a channel then press [ LOCK], the selected channel will be moved to the left and entered to the Left Lock area. Select a channel Center area Press [ LOCK] Overview This section is for selecting the channel view of “Mixer.” Overall, this section has the following functions. The buttons used for selecting the respective modes are indicated in parentheses. • Hides and shows the selected channels.
Description of the Device Controls and Functions 7 [OTHERS] Hides (dim) and shows (lit) the following channels. • “MIDI” channels 1 3 2 5 4 • “Instrument” channels • “Rewire” channels However, channels hidden by [HIDE] are not shown. 6 8 7 Shows channels which have events on the track. 9 8 ) 9 [EVENT ON TR] [EVENT CYCLE] Shows channels which have events in the Cycle range. @ ! # $ ^ & % ( * A ) Shows channels which are currently playing.
Description of the Device ^ [LINK] ( Links the selected channels. The parameters of the linked channels are synchronized. To configure the Link parameters, edit them from the relevant window in Nuendo. Lamp Description Lit The selected channels are linked. Dim Link can be set for the selected channels. Dark The channels have not been selected yet. & [BANK] Turns bank scroll on (lit) and off (dim). When this is turned on, you can scroll through the channels in groups of eight by using []/[].
Description of the Device SECTION CONTROL Section When you press [EQ] again, the “Section” view and the controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] revert back to the default (meaning that none of the buttons such as [QUICK CTRL] and [PRE] are turned on). The same applies when Channel Setting mode is active for the CHANNEL STRIP section in question. Depending on which controllable parameters are selected in the SECTION CONTROL section, the [Multi function knob] has the following functions.
Description of the Device Controls and Functions 5 [QUICK CTRL] Changes the “Section” view to “QUICK.” The controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section change to “Quick Controls.” 3 When the CHANNEL STRIP section is in the Channel Settings mode, you can assign and lock parameters to the [Multi function knobs]. To do this: 4 1. Move the mouse cursor to the desired 1 2 5 6 parameter to be assigned.
Description of the Device ) [CUES] AUTOMATION Section Changes the “Section” view to “CUES.” The controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section change to “Cues.” ! [INSERT] Changes the “Section” view to “INSERTS.” The controllable parameters of the [Multi function knobs] (page 8) in the CHANNEL STRIP section change to “Inserts.” When you press the [Multi function knob], the pop-up window for selecting the plug-ins of “Inserts” is shown.
Description of the Device WORKSPACE Section CONTROL ROOM Section Overview This section is for recalling Workspaces. To create and lock Workspaces, edit them in Nuendo. Controls and Functions 1 1 [WORKSPACE 1] – [WORKSPACE 4] Recalls “Workspace 1” – “Workspace 4.” The button lights when held down. You can recall up to four Workspaces. Overview This section is for operating the Control Room functions.
Description of the Device 3 [CONTROL ROOM LEVEL knob] PAGE CONTROL Section Adjusts the Control Room level. However, when [PHONES] is on, you can adjust the Phones level with this knob. To adjust the level more finely (fine mode), simultaneously hold down the knob and turn it. 4 [SOLO CLEAR] Turns off Solo or Listen for all channels. The button lights when held down. Lamp Description Flash One or more channels in Mixer have Solo or Listen turned on. Dark Solo and Listen are off for all channels.
Description of the Device USER ASSIGNABLE Section DAW SELECT Section Overview This section is used to execute assigned functions. To assign the desired function, edit it from “User Assignable Settings” (page 23) in NUAGE FADER Setup. Controls and Functions 1 1 [F1] – [F3] Executes the assigned function. The button lights when held down. Lamp Description Dim The function has been assigned. Dark The function has not been assigned yet.
Description of the Device UNIT LINK Section FLIP Section Overview This section is for turning on and off UNIT LINK. When you connect multiple Nuage Fader units (up to a maximum of three) and turn on UNIT LINK, the connected Nuage Fader units operate in synchronization. When you turn off UNIT LINK, the unit operates independently. Controls and Functions 1 1 [UNIT LINK] Overview This section is for operating the FLIP function.
Description of the Device 1 [KNOB 1] MODIFIER Section Allows you to operate the controllable parameters of the upper sixteen [Multi function knobs] with the [Faders]. Lamp Description Lit FLIP is on. Dim FLIP is off. 2 [KNOB 2] The same as [KNOB 1]. However, this button is for the lower sixteen [Multi function knobs]. Overview This section is for the modifier buttons. The buttons operate the same as [Shift], [Ctrl]/[Command], and [Alt]/ [Option] on the computer keyboard.
Description of the Device Rear Panel 1 1 2 3 4 [AC IN] For connection to the power cable. 2 [Power switch] Turns the power on (|) and off (P). NOTICE Rapidly turning the unit on and off in succession can cause it to malfunction. After turning the unit off, wait for at least 6 seconds before turning it on again. 3 [RS-232C] For connection to an RS-232C cable. Connect this port to the RS-232C port on the KVM switch.
Description of the Software Programs Description of the Software Programs 3 Fader Adjusts the touch sensitivity of the [Fader]. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 4 NUAGE FADER Setup LED Low Adjusts the brightness of the LED (when dimmed). The larger the value, the brighter the LED. 5 LED High Adjusts the brightness of the LED (when fully lit). The larger the value, the brighter the LED. 6 OLED Adjusts the brightness of the [Channel name display].
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 26) have been completed. PRECAUTIONS NOTICE Information Introduction A Message from the Development Team The [Fader] motors do not operate. • Ensure that the [Fader] motors are turned on. To do so, check the settings from “Motor” (page 23) in NUAGE FADER Setup.
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). 2. Choose “Setup” “Peripherals” to open the “Peripherals” dialog. 3. Click the “MIDI Controllers” tab. 4. Set the parameters on the “MIDI NOTE Controllers” window as shown below.
Appendix Button Functions CHANNEL STRIP Section [Fader] The faders are used to set channel levels, or to set send levels in Flip mode. CHANNEL VIEW CONTROL Section [CHANNEL VIEW memory Not applicable. 1] – [CHANNEL VIEW memory 4] [INPUT] [AUDIO] [Touch slider bar] Slide to scroll the channels. [OUTPUT] [Channel color] Not applicable. [FX] [Channel name display] This area displays the channel strip name, the Automation mode, the send channel, and other related information.
Appendix [CUES] Not applicable. PAGE CONTROL Section [INSERT] [PAGE] [DYN] [ESC] [EQ] [ENTER] [Sub parameter 1] [Sub parameter 2] [Sub parameter 3] These buttons are used to select sends A – E. The button indicator of the currently selected send lights up. [Sub parameter 4] []/[]/[]/[] (up/left/down/right) USER ASSIGNABLE Section [Sub parameter 5] [Sub parameter 6] Not applicable. [F1] – [F3] Not applicable. Not applicable.
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