iCON I-Pad User manual

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12 velocity-sensitive trigger pads
with X/Y touchpad USB MIDI
controller.

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Important Safety Instructions

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Contents

Introduction

What's in the package

Features

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Front Panel Layout

Side Panel Layout

Getting Started

Connecting your iPad Controller system
Controller Features and Settings
Trigger Pads
X/Y Touchpad
Artist buttons
Effect buttons: Hold / Roll and Flam
Fader

Installing iMap Software for Mac OSX

Installing iMap Software for Windows

Assigning MIDI functions with iMap

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iMap iPad software panel

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Velocity Curves

Restore the factory default settings

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Daisy Chain with iPad or any i-series controllers

Specifications

Appendix A

General MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC'S)

Services

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ICON iPad USB MIDI controller. We sincerely trust
this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your
complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right.

In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the iPad, as
well as a guided tour through its front and side panels, step-by-step instructions
for its setup and use, and full specifications.

You'll also find a warranty card enclosed. Please don't forget to fill it out and mail
it so that you can receive online technical support at: www.icon-global.com. And

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so we can send you updated information about these and other ICON products
in the future. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain
the original packaging. In the unlikely event the product must be returned for
servicing, the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.

With proper care and adequate air circulation, your iPad will operate without any
trouble for many years. We recommend that you record your serial number in the
space provided below for future reference.

Please write your serial number here for future reference:

Purchased at:

Date of purchase:

What's in the package?

iPad USB MIDI controller x 1

Software CD x 1

Quick Start Guide

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Launch the iMap

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choose the device whose settings you
wish to adjust. After you have adjusted

the settings, upload it to your i-series
controller with the "Send Data" button.

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Main features include:

Extremely compact and designed to match the MacBook

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12 integrated velocity-sensitive trigger pads send MIDI notes or control
data

Multi velocity curves available for selection

X/Y touchpad

MIDI CC assignable fader to control CC such as volume

"Artist" button for customizing 4 scenes for instant control of multiple
applications

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"Hold", "Roll" and "Flame" feature buttons are build-in

2xUSB Connectors for daisy chain with any i-Series controllers

Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32 bit), and Mac OS X

USB bus-powered

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iMap software included for easy mapping of MIDI functions.

An aluminum cover, in different graphic designs and colors, is
available as an option

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Front Panel Layout

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12 integrated velocity-sensitive trigger pads

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12 integrated velocity-sensitive trigger pads send MIDI notes or
control data

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X/Y TouchPad

Assignable X/Y touchpad allows you to make various controls.

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Assignable Fader

This programmable fader slides up and down to adjust linear MIDI
parameters such as volume.

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Artist buttons

Switching between the4 scenes for instant control of multiple
applications.

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Hold button

Press this button to "Hold" the last play note or effect.

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Roll button

Activate this button to make a Roll drum effect.

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Flam button

Activate this function (press both buttons Hold+Roll), it will provide
a flam stroke effect.

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USB port (B-Type)

Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and
compatible software. Also provides power to your iPad.

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USB port

Use to daisy chain with the second unit of iPad or any i-series
controllers such as iKey or iControls.

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Getting Started

Connecting your iPad controller system

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Connect the iPad to your Mac/PC via the USB port.

Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of
the USB cable. Connect the cable's small jack end to the iPad. Your
Mac/PC should automatically "see" the new hardware and notify you
that it is ready to use.

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Assign the MIDI messages to iPad

Refer to page 10 for "Assign the MIDI functions with "iMap "

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Controller Features and Settings

Learning how to effectively and creatively use the functions on your
iPad is simple.

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Trigger Pads

There are twelve velocity-sensitive trigger pads on iPad. They can
be set up to control any on/off or touch-sensitive functions, such as
MIDI Machine Controls, drum sounds, pitched notes on any MIDI
sound module or softsynth or any other non-linear functions.

Michael says: "The pads are very cool! They can do anything the
keyboard can do. So, if you have music that uses pitches that you
can play like a drum, simply assign those key-notes, via the CC
number, to a pad and play the pads instead of having to play the
keyboard. This is especially good for hits and percussive effects of
all kinds."

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X/Y Touchpad

The X/Y Pad allows you to manipulate any software function that
allows visual/tactile user control and is enabled by the manufacturer.
The pad will trace your finger movements, enabling you to create filter
envelopes, waveforms or velocity curves, or to set pan, volume,
effects or any other linear functions available in the software. Look in
your software owner's manual for these options. There will be special
instructions for using touchpads.

Artist buttons

Press these buttons to switch between the 4 pre-programmed scenes

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for different applications.

Effect buttons: Hold / Roll and Flam

These buttons allow you to introduce various playing effects.

Fader

This programmable fader allows you to adjust linear MIDI parameters
such as volume.

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Installing iMap Software for MAC OSX

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Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap
software to Mac OS X

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Turn on your MAC.

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Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom

After you have inserted the CD into
your CD-Rom, an installation CD icon
should appear in desktop; click the
icon to start the install wizard

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Setup Wizard appear

Setup wizard appears, please click
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Choose Install Location

Select a destination to install

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iMap software to Mac OS X,
then click "Continue"

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Change Install Location

If you want to change install
location, please click "Change
Install Location" button and
select another location or just
click "Install" button to continue.

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Installing iMap Software for MAC OSX(continues)

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Input Administrator information

To install iMap software, you need

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to input administrator user
information, please input the name
and password of administrator then
click "Install" to continue.

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Installation finished

Click "Close" to complete the

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iMap software installation.

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Installing iMap Software for Windows

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Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap
software.

1

Turn on your PC.

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Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom

After you have inserted the CD into
your CD-Rom, an installation screen
should appear as shown in diagram
1; click "iMap ".

(Note: If the installation screen not
appear automatically go to the CD
folder and double click on "Setup")

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Setup Wizard appear

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installation

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Setup wizard appears, please click
"Next"

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Choose Install Location

Choose your preferred install
location for iMap or use the

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default location and click "Next"

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Select shortcut

Select the start menu folder in
which you would like to create
the iMap shortcut. Then click

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"Next"

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Installing iMap Software for Windows(continues)

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Create a shortcut on your desktop

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Please untick the box if you do
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otherwise click "Next"

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iPad started to install

The iMap installation has now

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started, wait for it to finish. Then
click "Finish"

Installation finished

Click "Finish" to complete the

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iMap software installation.

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Assigning MIDI functions with iMap

You can use iMap to assign the
MIDI functions of your iPad easily.
Please launch the iMap software,
a device selector screen will appear
as shown in diagram 1. Then click
the "iPad" button.

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Diagram 1

Note: If your iPad is not connected to
your Mac/PC, a message of "There are no
MIDI input devices" will appear. Please
connect iPad to your Mac/PC with the
provided USB cable.

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iMap iPad software panel

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Assign the MIDI channels to the 12-trigger pads

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Select your desired MIDI channel from 1-16 for each of the 12­trigger pads with their corresponding pull-down menu.

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Assign the CC value to the 12-trigger pads

Select your desired CC number from -1(C) to 9(G#) in the pull-down
menu for each trigger pad.

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Assign the MIDI channels to the X-touchpad

Select your desired MIDI channel from 1-16 in the pull-down menu for
the X-touchpad.

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iMap iPad software panel(continues)

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Assign the MIDI channels to the Y-touchpad

Select your desired MIDI channel from 1-16 in the pull-down menu for
the Y-touchpad.

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Assign the CC value to the Y-touchpad

Select your desired CC number from 0-127 in the pull-down menu for
the Y-touchpad.

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Assign the MIDI channels to the fader

Select your desired MIDI channel from 1-16 for the pitch bend touch
pad.

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Assign the CC value to the fader

Select your desired CC number from 0-127 in the pull-down menu.
The default is "07" as for Volume.

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Select the 4 difference Artist to do the settings for each Artist

You may have 4 different "Artists" (scenes) for difference applications.
Each "Artist" can have his own settings.

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Setting the Velocity Curve for your iPad

There are 4 difference velocity curves for you to select. Please refer
to P.12 for the velocity curve diagrams.

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"Save file" button

Click this button to save your current settings for the iPad. The file is
an ".icon" file.

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"Load file" button

Click this button to load a previously saved ".icon" setting file for
your iPad.

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"Send Data" button

Click this button to upload the iMap software settings to your iPad

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via USB connection.

(Note: You must have connected your iPad to your Mac/PC,
otherwise the settings upload will not be successful.)

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"MIDI Devices" button

Click this button, a MIDI device select window
will appear as shown in diagram 1. Please
select "ICON iPad" for the MIDI Out Devices.

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Velocity Curves

Diagram 1

Velocity curves change the way a note played on the trigger pad will
respond to fast, slow, heavy or light touch. Since different people
have different playing styles, the iPad offers four different velocity
curves to choose from. Some curves give a faster rise time, or onset
of sound. Some give a smooth rise.

Velocity Curves 1 Velocity Curves 2 Velocity Curves 3

(Presets all contact with
the pads to value of 127)

Velocity Curves 4

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Restore the factory default settings

By holding down the buttons "Artist ", "Artist " and "Hold" together,
the settings of the iPad will return to its factory default condition.

Daisy Chain with iPad or any i-series controllers

You may daisy chain up to 3 units of iPad or any i-series controllers.

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Connect the first unit of iPad to your Mac/PC via the USB port.

Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of
the USB cable and the other small end (B-type USB pack) to iPad.

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Connect the next units of iPad (or iKey/iControls)

Insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable to the first unit of iPad's
second USB port and the other small end (B-type USB jack) to the
second unit iPad's USB port. By following the same procedure,
you may daisy chain with the 3rd unit of iPad (or iKey/iControls).

USB2.0 Cable

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Specifications

Connector: To computer USB connector (mini B type)
To i-series controller USB connector (standard type)

Power supply: USB bus power

Current consumption: 100mA or less

Weight: 0.62kg (1.36lb)

Dimensions: 325(L) X 99(W) X 20(H)

12.78"(L) x 3.78"(W) x 0.75"(H)

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Appendix A
General MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC'S)

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Services

If your iPad needs servicing, follow these instructions.

1. Ensure the problem is not related to operation error or external
system devices.

2. Keep this owner's manual. We don't need it to repair the unit.

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3. Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box.
This is very important. If you have lost the packaging, please make
sure you have packed the unit properly. ICON is not responsible
for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packing.

4. Ship to the ICON tech support center or the local return authorization.

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