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Euphonix MC Control Artist series, MC Control, MC Artist, MC Transport Setup Manual

EuCon Application Setup Guide
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction......................................................................................... 5
Section 2: Logic Pro..............................................................................................6
2.1 Tips and Shortcuts .......................................................................7
2.1.1 Instantiate and Control Any Plugin ................................... 7
2.1.2 Flip to Faders (MC Mix) .................................................... 7
2.1.3 Instrument Control........................................................... 8
2.1.4 Create and use Markers (MC Control) ............................... 8
2.1.5 Create and Control Surround Panner ................................ 9
Section 3: Final Cut Pro...................................................................................... 10
3.1 Final Cut Pro Tips and Shortcuts ................................................. 11
Section 4: Soundtrack Pro .................................................................................13
Section 5: Nuendo .............................................................................................. 14
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5.1 EuCon Device Setup ...................................................................15
5.1.1 EuConized channel types ...............................................17
5.1.2 Global Settings.............................................................. 17
5.2 Tips and Shortcuts ..................................................................... 18
5.2.1 Instantiate and Control Any Plugin ................................. 18
5.2.2 Toggle Steinberg Plugin Presets..................................... 19
5.2.3 Flip to faders (MC Mix)................................................... 19
5.2.4 Wheel Edit Modes (MC Control)...................................... 20
5.2.5 Create and Control Surround Panner .............................. 20
5.3 New Features in Nuendo 5.......................................................... 21
5.3.1 PAN ...............................................................................21
5.3.2 Quick Controls............................................................... 21
5.3.3 VSTi Controls................................................................. 21
5.3.4 MIX and GROUP Knobsets .............................................. 22
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Section 6: Cubase ...............................................................................................23
6.1 EuCon Device Setup ...................................................................24
6.1.1 EuConized channel types ...............................................25
6.1.2 Global Settings.............................................................. 25
6.2 Tips and Shortcuts ..................................................................... 26
6.2.1 Instantiate and Control Any Plugin ................................. 26
6.2.2 Toggle Steinberg Plugin Presets..................................... 27
6.2.3 Flip to faders (MC Mix)................................................... 27
6.2.4 Wheel Edit Modes (MC Control)...................................... 28
6.2.5 Create and Control Surround Panner .............................. 28
Section 7: Digital Performer.............................................................................. 29
7.1 Tips and Shortcuts ..................................................................... 30
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7.1.1 Instantiate and Control Any Plugin ................................. 30
7.1.2 Flip to faders (MC Mix)................................................... 31
7.1.3 Create and use Markers (MC Control) .............................31
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7.1.4 EQ Knobset.................................................................... 32
7.1.5 Assign Inputs................................................................. 32
Section 8: Mackie Control.................................................................................. 33
8.1 Setting Up EuCon for Mackie Control .......................................... 33
8.2 Ableton Live ............................................................................... 36
8.3 Reason....................................................................................... 38
Section 9: Pro Tools (HUI) ................................................................................. 40
9.1 Setting up EuCon to Control Pro Tools ........................................40
9.2 Setting up Pro Tools to Control the Artist Media Controllers........ 42
9.3 Tips and Shortcuts .....................................................................44
9.3.1 Instantiate and control any plugin.................................. 44
9.3.2 Wheel Edit Modes (MC Control)...................................... 45
9.3.3 Create and Use Wheel Nudge ......................................... 45
9.3.4 EQ Knobset.................................................................... 46
9.3.5 DYN Knobset ................................................................. 46
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Section 1: Introduction
The EuCon Application Setup Guide helps you setup EuControl to work with your specific application. EuControl must be installed before proceeding to your ap­plication’s section in this Guide. See the Installation section in the Quickstart or User Guides to install EuControl if you have not already done so.
The Shift key is used in conjunction with other keys to access secondary functions labeled in blue above the primary function. Two Shift keys are located at the MC Mix’s bottom-left and -right.
The following simplified terminology is used describe Shift functions:
“Press and hold the Shift key then press the AUX key”
is written as
“press the GROUP key”
The Shift key can be locked on like caps lock on a computer keyboard by pressing both Shift keys simultaneously. This is useful if you plan to access several Shift functions consecutively. Press either Shift key to unlock.
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INTRODUCTION
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Section 2: Logic Pro
Logic Pro works with your Artist media controller with very little additional setup. Make sure the EuControl software is running. Launch Logic Pro and click in a Logic window so it is the front-most application. Your surface now controls Logic Pro.
To make sure your Artist media controller works correctly with Logic Pro:
1. In Logic Pro, choose Logic Pro -> Preferences -> Control Surfaces -> Setup...
The Logic Control Surface Setup window appears.
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Figure 2-1 Logic Control Surface Setup window
2. In Control Surface Group 1 on the left side of the window, locate Channel Strip View Mode (fourth parameter from top).
3. Set this parameter to Arrange, not one of the other settings.
Use Software Update so your Mac stays updated the latest version of Logic Pro.
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2.1 Tips and Shortcuts
2.1.1 Instantiate and Control Any Plugin
Placing plugins on a track and controlling them from the Artist media controllers can speed up your workflow. Using knobs instead of a mouse to control a plugin not only provides more intuitive, higher resolution control, but also enables si­multaneous control of multiple parameters. You can dial in settings or automate plugin control without mousing around or drawing lines in the arrange window.
1. Select a track on the Artist media controller.
2. Press the INSERTS key (MC Mix) or the INSERTS Knob Top (MC Control).
3. Press both PAGE keys simultaneously to enter Config mode.
4. Push the Knob Top beside the Insert you wish to assign the plugin to.
5. Push the type for the type of plugin you wish to instantiate.
6. Press the Knob Top to select the actual plugin.
7. Press the Knob Top to select the channel format.
8. Press both PAGE keys simultaneously to exit Config mode.
9. Push the Knob Top to open the plugin.
10. Control plugin parameters; press the PAGE keys to access more.
11. Press the BACK key to close plugin.
Instantiate and control works for sends, input, output, and groups.
2.1.2 Flip to Faders (MC Mix)
Flipping the plugin’s parameters from knobs to faders allows changing eight pa­rameters simultaneously. Flipping bus sends to faders makes it easier to send multiple signals to an effect and better controls effects textures in your mix.
1. Select the track on the Artist media controller.
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2. Press the INSERTS key (MC Mix) or Knob Top (MC Control).
3. Push the desired plugin’s Knob Top.
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4. Press the FLIP key to flip to faders.
You can now control that plugin on the faders.
5. Press the FLIP key to flip back to knobs.
6. Press the BACK key to close plugin.
Flip also works for AUX, PAN, EQ, and other knobsets.
2.1.3 Instrument Control
Controlling instruments on the knobs or faders allows fast, high resolution, and intuitive automation of single or multiple synth/sampler parameters in Logic.
1. Select Instrument track.
2. Press the INPUTS key (MC Mix) or the INPUTS Knob Top (MC Control).
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2.1.4 Create and use Markers (MC Control)
3. Press the labeled Knob Top to open an instrument.
4. Control parameters using the knobs and press the PAGE keys to access
more parameters.
Using markers in your project makes navigating your project much faster.
1. Touch Softkeys on the Touchscreen to enter Softkeys view.
2. Touch Marker on the Touchscreen to display the Marker page.
3. Use the transport controls or Jog wheel to navigate the timeline.
4. Touch Create Marker.
Repeat steps 1–4 for additional markers. Marker Softkeys change color as they become active. Use the Marker keys to navigate the project.
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2.1.5 Create and Control Surround Panner
Use knobs and faders without looking at the screen to control the balance of your surround mix and be more a part of your sonic environment.
1. Select a track.
2. Press the MIX key (MC Mix), or the OUTPUT Knob Top (MC Control) to enter
the Mix knobset.
3. Press the SURROUND Knob Top to create a Surround panner.
4. Press the BACK key to exit.
5. Press the PAN knobset selector (MC Mix) or the PAN Knob Top (MC Control).
You can now control the Surround panner on the knobs.
6. Press the BACK key to exit.
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Section 3: Final Cut Pro
Configuring Final Cut Pro to operate with the Artist media controllers is simple.
1. In Final Cut Pro, choose Tools->Control Surfaces.
The Control Surface Configuration dialog opens.
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2. Select Euphonix from the Use drop-down menu.
3. Press OK.
Your Artist media controller should now be controlling your application. If not, make sure Final Cut Pro is the front-most application (i.e., the one receiving key- strokes and mouse clicks). The Artist media controllers control only the front­most application.
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Figure 3-1 Control Surface Configuration dialog
You will see the Euphonix logo with the message in Figure 3-1.
The Artist media controllers connect and update automatically. When you open your audio mixer your Euphonix media controller(s) will control Final Cut Pro.
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3.1 Final Cut Pro Tips and Shortcuts
Keyframe Audio (MC Control)
Using faders to keyframe automation in Final Cut Pro allows balancing the level of multiple tracks simultaneously, smoothly and quickly ramp sounds up or down, and adjust levels without using the pen tool.
1. Touch Softkeys on the Touchscreen to display the Softkeys view.
2. Touch Timeline on the Touchscreen to display the Timeline.
3. Touch Audio Mixer on the Touchscreen.
4. Touch Toggle Audio Automation on the Touchscreen.
5. Press the Play transport key.
6. Use the faders to mix audio.
7. Press the Stop transport key.
You have just keyframed multiple audio tracks simultaneously!
Adjust Clip I/O markers (MC Control)
This feature quickly moves through the clips in your bin and prepares them for editing to the timeline without using key commands to navigate through the dif­ferent areas of Final Cut Pro. Use preset macros to work faster than your hands can handle the keyboard and mouse.
1. Touch Softkeys on the Touchscreen to display the Softkeys view.
2. Press Browser on the Touchscreen to display the Browser.
3. Touch the previous item/next item buttons in the Softkeys section to select
clips.
4. Press the Send to Viewer button in the Softkeys section.
MC Control updates its Viewer page.
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5. Use the Jog Wheel to scroll through clips.
6. Press Mark In/Mark Out buttons.
7. Use Preview Previous/Preview Next to load previous and next clips in brows-
er into viewer.
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Edit From Browser (MC Control)
After adjusting your clip I/O markers, you can quickly edit them into the timeline from Final Cut Pro’s browser.
1. Touch Softkeys on the Touchscreen to display the Softkeys view.
2. Press Browser on the Touchscreen to display the Browser.
3. Press previous item/next item buttons in the Softkeys section to select clips.
4. Touch the Write to Track buttons on the Touchscreen to select track patching.
5. Press Overwrite, Insert, etc. on the Touchscreen to perform edits to Time-
line.
Create Macro for Favorite Effect (MC Control)
Because the MC Control allows creating your own custom macros, and Final Cut
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Pro allows creating Favorite Effects that are assigned key commands, you can create a button that marks, selects, and adds a favorite.
1. Create an effect favorite in Final Cut Pro.
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2. Open the Softkey Editor in EuControl.
3. Select a Softkey.
4. Create a Key command “x” to mark clip.
5. Create a second key command in the sequence for “option a” to select clip.
6. Create a third key with the key command assigned to your effect favorite.
7. Name and save your Softkey.
This Macro marks and selects a clip, and adds your favorite!
Use Favorite Effect Macro (MC Control)
1. Create a Macro to call your effect favorite.
2. Touch Timeline on the Touchscreen.
3. Press Prev/Next edit buttons in the Softkeys section or use the transport
control keys to move the playhead to a clip.
4. Press your Macro button to apply favorite effect.
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Section 4: Soundtrack Pro
Configuring Soundtrack Pro to operate with the Artist media controllers is simple.
1. In Soundtrack Pro, choose Soundtrack Pro->Preferences.
2. Click the Control Surfaces tab.
The Control Surfaces dialog opens.
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3. Select Euphonix from the Use drop-down menu.
You will see a Euphonix logo with the message in Figure 4-1.
4. Close the Control Surfaces dialog.
The Artist media controllers connect and update automatically.
Your Artist media controller should now be controlling your application. If not, make sure Soundtrack Pro is the front-most application (i.e., the one receiving keystrokes and mouse clicks). The Artist media controllers control only the front-most application.
Figure 4-1 Control Surfaces dialog
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Section 5: Nuendo
Nuendo 4 is a powerful DAW that can handle as many tracks and effects as your workstation’s CPU can support. It offers multitrack recording, editing, and monitoring. Steinberg’s EuCon adapter enables fully integrated control of all of Nuendo’s functions from the Artist media controller.
NOTE: The adapter works with Nuendo version 4.1.2 and later.
To enable Nuendo to work with the Artist media controller, you must obtain an activation code:
1. Create a user account in the MySteinberg area of Steinberg’s web site.
If you already have a MySteinberg account and have already registered your
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version of Nuendo 4, continue with Step 4.
2. Check your email and activate your user account by clicking the link in the confirmation email.
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3. Log into your MySteinberg account, click on Product Registration, choose Register Product and select Product with Steinberg Key or Soft-eLicenser.
4. Log into your MySteinberg account if you have not already. Click on Activa­tion & Reactivation, choose Euphonix Artist Series EuCon Adapter and select Permanent Activation. Enter your Artist media controller’s serial number.
You will receive an email containing the activation code.
5. Launch the License Control Center (LCC) Software from the Applications folder, choose Wizards->License Download, enter your activation code and follow the instructions.
For Nuendo to communicate with the Artist media controllers, Nuendo’s EuCon device must be added in the Device Setup dialog:
1. Open Nuendo.
2. Choose Devices->Device Setup.
The Device Setup dialog opens.
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