Avid Artist Mix User Guide
Artist Mix User Guide
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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2. Setup and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking and Elevating the Artist Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Attaching an Artist Mix to Additional Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3. Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fader Strip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 4. Surface Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SHIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fader Strips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fader Navigation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
APPLICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
WORKSTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 5. EuControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Workstations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Assign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Soft Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 6. Setting IP Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix A. Compliance Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Artist Control, Artist Mix, Artist Transport and Artist Color comprise the Artist Series family of media controllers. They use
a 100 Mbs Ethernet EUCON™ connection to control audio and video applications running on a workstation computer. EUCON is
a high-speed communication protocol and enables control of virtually every application feature.
Each Artist Series media controller can run as a standalone device. Up to four Artist Mix units can be used with an optional Artist
Control and/or Artist Transport to create a larger control surface. Artist Series media controllers borrow many features from the
MC Pro and System 5-MC.
The Artist Mix supports two types of applications:
• EUCON-aware applications (such as Pro Tools™ 9.0 and higher, Media Composer™, Cubase, Logic Pro, and Nuendo) directly support the EUCON protocol. They provide the highest level of integration, high-resolution controls, and high-speed
connectivity.
• Non-EUCON-aware applications that support Mackie Control or HUI (such as Pro Tools 8.x and lower, Live, and Reason)
can use many functions but are less integrated than EUCON-aware applications.
EuControl Software
The EuControl software application is responsible for finding, linking, and communicating with all Artist Series controllers on the
network. EuControl must be installed on the computer that runs the applications you want to control before using Artist Series controllers.
What’s Included
• Artist Mix, with riser brackets
• EuControl software installer disc
• 1 Ethernet Crossover cable
• Power supply
• Artist Mix Quick Setup
• Registration Information Card
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System Requirements and Compatibility
Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.
For downloads and other Artist Series resources, visit:
www.avid.com/artistsupport
Registration
Review the enclosed Registration Information Card and follow the instructions on it to quickly register your purchase online.
By registering, you become eligible to receive the following:
• Technical support information
• Software update and upgrade notices
• Hardware warranty information
About This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide
All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands:
:
Convention Action
File > Save Choose Save from the File menu
Control+N Hold down the Control key and press the N key
Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button
Right-click Click with the right mouse button
The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font. The names of keys on Artist Series
hardware are in bold (such as
SEL). The SHIFT key on Artist Series hardware is indicated by bold text, in all-caps (SHIFT) to dis-
tinguish it from references to the Shift key on your QWERTY keyboard.
The following symbols are used to highlight important information:
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your system.
Important Notices include information that could affect your data or the performance of your system.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in this guide and other Avid guides.
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About www.avid.com
The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your system.
The following are just a few of the services and features available.
Product Registration
Support and Downloads
Register your purchase online.
Contact Avid Customer Success (technical support); download software updates and the latest online
manuals; browse the Compatibility documents for system requirements; search the online Knowledge Base or join the worldwide
Pro Tools community on the User Conference.
Training and Education
Study on your own using courses available online or find out how you can learn in a classroom setting at
a certified Pro Tools training center.
Products and Developers
Learn about Avid products; download demo software or learn about our Development Partners and their
plug-ins, applications, and hardware.
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Get the latest news from Avid or sign up for a Pro Tools demo.
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Chapter 2: Setup and Installation
Unpacking and Elevating the Artist Mix
Unpack Artist Mix, power supply, Installer disc, Ethernet crossover cable, and riser brackets.
Artist Mix can be elevated or angled using small foldout legs on the bottom of the unit, or elevated and angled by attaching the
larger riser brackets. Since both methods require turning the unit upside down, do this before attaching any cables. Turn the unit
over and place it on a soft surface.
Pull out all four of the small foldout legs to moderately elevate the unit; pull out only the back two to angle the unit towards you.
Pull out the metal clips from the same area as the legs and move them until they snap into the legs.
The two larger, detached riser brackets elevate and angle the unit more than the foldout legs. Use moderate force to snap them into
the bottom panel.
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Removing the Riser Brackets
To remove the riser brackets from Artist Mix:
1 Slide the side panel towards the front of the unit, then pull it away).
Removing side panel from Artist Mix
2 Press the tabs to release the riser bracket and lift it out of the side panel.
Tabs to release the riser bracket from the side panel
Attaching an Artist Mix to Additional Units
Up to four Artist Mixes can be physically attached to each other to form a larger and more stable control surface. An Artist Control
and Artist Transport can also be joined to Artist Mix.
If you are using multiple units, see “Surfaces” on page 27 to use EuControl to link the units in the desired order.
To join two Artist Mixes (or other Artist Series unit):
1 On one of the Artist Mixes, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two silver screws. The screws may be tight, so you may
have to use some force.
Removing screws from the bottom panel
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2 Lift the black plastic connecting part and side panel up and out of the Artist Mix.
Removing connecting part and side panel
3 On the second Artist Mix, remove the side panel on the end where it will attach to the first Artist Mix.
4 Slide the connecting part of the second Artist Mix into the first Artist Mix to attach them together.
Artist Mixes attached by connecting at side panel
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Installing Software and Hardware
EuControl software must be installed before using any Artist Series media controller.
To install EuControl software for Artist Series media controllers:
1 Do one of the following:
• Download the EuControl installer for your computer platform from www.avid.com/artistsupport. After downloading, make
sure the installer is uncompressed (.dmg on Mac or .ZIP on Windows).
– or –
• Insert the Installer disc into your computer.
2 Double-click the EuControl installer application.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
If prompted to download the most current version of EuControl, follow the onscreen instructions.
4 When installation is complete, click Quit (Mac) or Finish (Windows). EuControl will launch automatically and is running when
its icon appears as follows:
EuControl icon in Menu bar (Mac)
• On Mac, the icon is shown in your menu bar.
• On Windows, the icon appears in the System tray (or alongside other Hidden Icons in the lower tool bar if you do not have
your system configured to always show icons in the System tray).
5 Shut down your computer.
6 Plug one end of the AC power cord into the power adapter and the other into a power outlet. Make sure the AC power cord is
pushed all the way into the adapter.
7 Connect the DC output cable from the power adapter to the DC In jack on the left side of the rear panel.
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Connecting the DC power output cable to the DC In jack
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8 Plug one end of the Ethernet crossover cable into the Ethernet jack on the back panel of the Artist Mix.
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Ethernet cable and rear panel jack
9 Plug the other end of the Ethernet crossover cable into an open Ethernet jack on your computer, router , or Ethernet switch. Note
that connecting directly to the computer may require removing your Internet cable.
If you have a Mac with two Ethernet ports, it is recommended to use Ethernet 1 rather than Ethernet 2. However, if you want to use
Ethernet 2 do the following:
• Go to System Preferences > EUCON.
• Change the
Network Interface to Ethernet 2.
• Restart the computer.
An Ethernet router or switch is required to connect multiple Artist Series units such as an Artist Control with one or more Artist
Mix controllers, or to connect units to a local area network.
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10 Turn on your router (if applicable), then turn on your computer and wait until it finishes starting up.
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11 Press and release the POWER switch on Artist Mix. Do the following, as appropriate for your operating system:
Mac
Wait up to 60 seconds. A lit EuControl icon in the menu bar indicates correct installation.
EuControl icon on Mac
Windows
Wait up to 60 seconds. A lit EuControl icon appears in the System tray (or, in Hidden Icons if your system is not con-
figured to show all icons in the System tray).
EuControl icon on Windows
12 If you did not see the lit EuControl icon, do the following:
• See “Surfaces” on page 27 and add Artist Mix manually.
• Shut down Artist Mix and your computer, then turn them on (computer first, then Artist Mix).
• If your Mac is pre-2002 and you are using an Ethernet router or switch, you need to purchase a normal straight-through Ethernet cable (instead of the crossover Ethernet cable supplied) from a computer store.
• See www.avid.com/artist/support for the most current troubleshooting information.
13 If you downloaded the latest software from the web, you may need to update the firmware on your Artist Series controllers. See
“Update Firmware” on page 28 for instructions.
14 Launch your application and open a session or project (such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, or Digital Performer).
15 To set up your application to work with the Artist Mix, see the EuCon Application Setup Guide that you downloaded at the be-
ginning of this section.
Controlling a Second Workstation
The Artist Mix can control applications running on a second computer, referred to in this guide as a workstation. If EuControl is
running on the same workstation as all your audio/video applications you can skip these instructions.
To be able to control a second workstation:
1 Do one of the following:
• Download the EuControl installer from www.avid.com/artistsupport onto the second computer. After downloading, make
sure the installer is uncompressed (.dmg on Mac or .ZIP on Windows).
– or –
• Insert the Installer disc into the second computer.
2 In the Extras folder, double-click the Install EuCon Workstation installer.
3 Follow the instructions to install the EuCon software.
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