ICON PLATFORM B+ User Manual

MIDI/Audio control surface expander for Platform B+

User manual

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit.

2. Keep this manual for future reference.

3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the appliance.

4. Follow all instructions included in this manual.

5. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this unit.

6. When cleaning the cabinet or other parts of this appliance, use only a dry or slightly damp soft cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings or interfere with the proper ventilation of this unit. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not use or store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat producing appliances.

9. Do not interfere with the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. These are designated for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or otherwise damaged by items placed on or against them. Particular attention should be given to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

11. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not touch any exposed wiring while the unit is in operation.

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

13. Unplug this unit and all connected electrical equipment during lightning storms or when left unused a long period of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has been damaged in any way or fails to operate normally.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture

Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................4

What's in the package? .............................................................................................................4

Features ....................................................................................................................................5

Top Panel Layout .......................................................................................................................6

Rear Panel Layout ..................................................................................................................10

Getting Started (Connected with Platform M+ and Platform X+ (1 - 3units))...........................11

Cubase ..............................................................................................................................15

Pro Tools ............................................................................................................................17

Logic pro ............................................................................................................................18

Ableton Live .......................................................................................................................20

Getting Started (Connected with Platform M+) ........................................................................21

Cubase ..............................................................................................................................23

Nuendo ..............................................................................................................................24

Logic Pro ...........................................................................................................................25

Samplitude.........................................................................................................................26

Bitwig .................................................................................................................................28

Reason ..............................................................................................................................29

Reaper ...............................................................................................................................30

Studio One.........................................................................................................................31

Ableton Live .......................................................................................................................32

Pro Tools ............................................................................................................................33

Audition ..............................................................................................................................34

Sonar .................................................................................................................................35

Getting Started (Standalone) ...................................................................................................37

Cubase ..............................................................................................................................39

Nuendo ..............................................................................................................................40

Logic Pro ...........................................................................................................................41

Samplitude.........................................................................................................................42

Bitwig .................................................................................................................................44

Reason ..............................................................................................................................45

Reaper ...............................................................................................................................46

Studio One.........................................................................................................................47

Ableton Live .......................................................................................................................48

Pro Tools ............................................................................................................................49

Audition ..............................................................................................................................50

Sonar .................................................................................................................................51

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Software for Mac OS X ................................................................................................53

iMap Installing iMap

Assigning DAW Mode (Mackie Control/HUI)or Dening MIDI Functions with iMap

Select User dene ...................................................................................................................56

Assigning DAW Mode (Mackie control/LogicPro/HUI) Using iMap

Assigning MIDI Messages in User-Dened Mode Using iMap

Control Element Setup in User-Dened Mode ........................................................................61

Other Functions in iMap™ .......................................................................................................62

Firmware upgrade ...................................................................................................................63

Restore the factory default settings .........................................................................................66

Specications ..........................................................................................................................67

Services ...................................................................................................................................68

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Software for Windows...................................................................................54

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Introductions

Thank you for purchasing the ICON ProAudio Platform B+ Midi/Audio control surface. 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 nd a detailed description of the features of the Platform B+,

as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions

for its setup and use, and full specications.

You'll also nd a warranty card enclosed---please don't forget to ll it out and mail it

in, or register your product online at: www.iconproaudio.com, for the most effective technical support, and so we can send you updated information about this and other ICON ProAudio 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 Platform B+ 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?

● Platform B+ USB-MIDI Controller x 1pc

● CD x 1

App software – iMap (Mac & Windows)

User manual & QSG

DAW software

● Quick Start Guide x 1

● USB2.0 Cable x 1

● AC adaptor x 1pc

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Features

● Instantly transform your Platform M+ into a powerful controller

● 50 illuminated function buttons for controlling different DAW functions

● Supports more than 10 different popular DAWs

● Independent USB connector is equipped for use as a standalone device

● Expansion connector is equipped for direct connection to Platform M+

● Different DAW silicon overlay are included - Cubase/Nuendo, LogicPro, Digital

Performer, FL Studio, Samplitude, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig, Reasons,

ProTools, Sonar, Audition, Ableton Live and User dene

● Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit),

Windows 8 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit) and Mac OS X (IntelMac)

● USB 2.0 high speed connectivity

● MackieControl and HUI Universal emulation

● iMap - Self midi mapping software is provided for user-dened mode (MIDI Learn)

● Firmware upgrade available simply via USB connection and iMap software.

● Superior build quality and robust metal casing with Kensington lock port

● 12V/0.35A power adapter included

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Top Panel Layout

Note: To unleash the full potential of Platform B+, it must be connected to and used

with Platform M+. The following functions require the use of both units.

Note: Function operates slightly difference between DAWs. Please refer to your

DAW manual for each function and overlap the provided labeling template according to your current using DAW. The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic.

Select Logic Pro mode by pressing the “LogicPro” button once you turn on the device. Please note that if your Platform M+ has LogicPro mode selected, Platform B+ will automatically switch to LogicPro mode. Then you may place your LogicPro silicon overlay onto your Platform B+.

(Tip: Platform series support MackieControl and HUI Universal emulation. So, they will support any DAW that has MCP or HUI protocol build-in. Please use the “User-

Dene” overlay to label all the button functions if your DAW silicon overlay is not

included.)

Additionally, different tutorial videos that show the operating methods for different

DAWs are stored in the provided DVD. You may also nd them on our website’s

Platform B+ product page.

1) DAW mode select section

 Select “MCP”, “HUI” or “LogicPro” on the Platform M+ according to your DAW.

Below please nd the list showing the appropriate mode select for different

DAW.

 1. Nuendo/Cubase – MCP  2. Digital Performer – MCP  3. FL Studio – MCP  4. SamplitudePro – MCP  5. Reaper – MCP  6. Studio One – MCP  7. Bitwig – MCP  8. Reasons – MCP

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 9. Sonar – MCP  10. Audition – MCP  11. Ableton Live – MCP  12. LogicPro – Logic Pro  13. ProTools - HUI 

 (Tip: Platform B+ will automatically switch to the same Platform M+ DAW mode if

they are connected.)

 (Tip: Platform M+ / Platform B+ will memorise your last selected DAW mode and re-

enter the same mode a few seconds after it has been switched on. (i.e. DAW mode selection is not needed if the last mode is being used.)

  For the function descriptions below, please place the LogicPro silicon overlay on

your Platform B+.

2) VPot Assign

Tip: These functions are always used in conjunction with the channel knobs.

 Track button - Activate the Track function. Rotate the channel knob  to adjust the volume of the corresponding track.

 Send button - Press to make a send assignment for each track.  Rotate the channel to adjust the bus and press  to make the assignment.

 Pan/Surround button - Activate the Pan function. Rotate the channel knob  to adjust the pan value of the corresponding track.

 Plug-in button - Press to make a plug-in assignment for each  track. Once a plug-in has assigned and entered  a particular plug-in window, the other channel  knobs are used to adjust the different plug-in  parameters. Also, for some plug-ins, the 4-arrow  buttons surrounding the Zoom buttons are also used.  EQ button - Press to adjust the EQ value of each track.  Once you have entered the EQ window, the  other channel knobs are used to adjust the  various EQ parameters. The 4-arrow buttons  surrounding the Zoom buttons are also used.  Inst. button - Press to adjust the parameters of the Instrument  tracks.

3) User-dened control buttons (F1-F8)

 F1-F8 buttons - Please refer to the function list in this manual  for these button functions.

4) Global View

Note: The “Global View” button must be activated rst to use the Global view functions.

 Global View button - Activate this button to enter the Global view  function mode and use the global view  functions as follows.

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 MIDI Tracks button - Press to enter the “MIDI Tracks” view. Only the  “MIDI” tracks will appear on the screen.

 Inputs button - Press to enter the “Inputs” view. Only the  “Inputs” tracks will appear on the screen.

 Audio Tracks button - Press to enter the “Audio Tracks” view. Only the  “Audio” tracks will appear on the screen.

 Audio Inst button - Press to enter the “Audio Inst” view. Only the  “Audio Inst” tracks will appear on the screen.

 AUX button - Press to enter the “AUX” view. Only the “AUX”

 tracks will appear on the screen.

 Busses button - Press to enter the “Busses” view. Only the  “Busses” tracks will appear on the screen.

 Outputs button - Press to enter the “Outputs” view. Only the  “Outputs” tracks will appear on the screen.

 User button - Press to enter the “User” view. Only the “User”  tracks will appear on the screen.

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5) Utilities

 Save button - Activate DAW save function.

 Undo button - Activate DAW undo function.

 Cancel button - Activate DAW cancel function.

 Enter button - Activate DAW enter function.

6) Automation section

 TRIM - Currently unassigned.  TOUCH button - Press to set selected track’s automation to Touch.

 LATCH - Press to set selected track’s automation to Latch.

 GROUP - Press to enter “Group” edit mode.

7) Motorized fader control buttons section

 FLIP button -

 settings of the motorized faders and the rotary

 encoder knobs.

Press the FLIP button to swap the parameter

8) Zoom control buttons section

 ZOOM button - The ZOOM button is typically used in conjunction

 with the ARROW buttons described below to

 zoom in and out within windows in the DAW

 application.

 UP button - The UP button is used to navigate (up movement)

 through the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the

 DAW application. Or zoom in vertically when

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 used in conjunction with Zoom function.

 DOWN button - The DOWN button is used to navigate (down

 movement) through the Graphical User Interface

 (GUI) of the DAW application. Or zoom out vertically

 when used in conjunction with Zoom function.

 LEFT button - The LEFT button is used to navigate (left movement)

 through the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the

 DAW application. Or zoom in horizontally when used

 in conjunction with Zoom function.

 RIGHT button - The RIGHT button is used to navigate (right movement)

 through the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the

 DAW application. Or zoom out horizontally when used

 in conjunction with Zoom function.

9) Modier section

 Shift button - Press to shift to the next layer of function buttons F9-

 F16.

 Option button - A combination button. Use with different buttons to

 perform various functions. Please refer to the function

 list in this manual for their functions.

 Alt button - A combination button. Use with different buttons to

 perform various functions. Please refer to the function

 list in this manual for their functions.

 Control - A combination button. Use with different buttons to

 perform various functions.

10) Display section

 Name/Value - Press to switch the LCD display from name to value,

 vice-versa. Some of the function such as Pan, you

 could switch the LCD display in between the Pan’s

 channel name and the Pan value.

 SMPTE/BBT button - This display shows the time location of your project

 in either SMPTE or BBT format.

11) Other section

 Drop button - Toggle Drop.

 Replace button - Toggle Replace.

 Click button - Toggle playback or record metronome click.

 Solo button - Toggle track solo (of selected track).

 Marker button - Toggle small Marker mode.

 Nudge button - Toggle small Nudge mode.

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Rear Panel Layout

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1. USB port

 Connect your Platform B+ to your Mac/PC via this USB port if you are using it as

a standalone device, otherwise you do not have to connect it.

2. Extension ports

 Connect your Platform B+ to Platform M+ with the provided cable.

3. 12V/0.35A power adaptor

 Connect the provided power adaptor here.

 (Note: Platform B+ is not able to work without the provided power adaptor

connected. The USB bus power is not able to provide sufcient power supply for

 Platform B+.)

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4. Select the DAW at Platform M+

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 Turn on the power of Platform M+ rst and make the DAW selection as shown in the

instructions below.

  Press one of the 4 mode button according to your DAW as the below table.

MCP LogicPro HUI UserDene

1. Nuendo/Cubase Logic Pro ProTools User self mapping with iMap

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  Then turn on the power of Platform B+, it will switch to the same DAW mode as Platform M+.

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13. Setup your DAW

 The Platform M+, Platform X+ & Platform B+ built-in Mackie Control, LogicPro

and HUI protocol, which will save you considerable trouble in setting up the device at your DAW. Simply add the “Mackie Control” or “HUI” device under the “MIDI Controller” on your software. After the Mackie Control or HUI device has been added, select Platform M+ controller as your MIDI input and output device in your DAW.

  (Note: You will only see Platform M+ on your hardware list as Platform B+ will be

recognized as part of Platform M+.)

  (Tip: You may also refer to our website at www.icoproaudio.com, where you’ll

nd set up illustrations for different DAW’s in each controller (Platform B+) product page’s “Setup demo” section.

 For DAW’s not on our setup demo list, please refer to your software user manual

for hardware setup.)

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 Use the provided cable to connect devices Platform B+ and Platform M+ via the

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4. Select the DAW at Platform M+

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 Turn on the power of Platform M+ rst and make the DAW selection as shown in the

instructions below.

  Press one of the 4 mode button according to your DAW as the below table.

MCP LogicPro HUI UserDene

1. Nuendo/Cubase Logic Pro ProTools User self mapping with iMap

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5. Reaper

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7. Bitwig

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10. Audition

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same mode a few seconds after it has been switched on. (i.e. DAW mode selection

is not needed if the last mode is being used.)

  Then turn on the power of Platform B+, it will switch to the same DAW mode as

Platform M+.

8. Setup your DAW

 The Platform M+ & Platform B+ built-in Mackie Control, LogicPro and HUI protocol,

which will save you considerable trouble in setting up the device at your DAW.

Simply add the “Mackie Control” or “HUI” device under the “MIDI Controller” on

your software. After the Mackie Control or HUI device has been added, select

Platform M+ controller as your MIDI input and output device in your DAW.

  (Note: You will only see Platform M+ on your hardware list as Platform B+ will be

recognized as part of Platform M+.)

  (Tip: You may also refer to our website at www.icoproaudio.com, where you’ll nd

set up illustrations for different DAW’s in each controller (Platform B+) product page’s

“Setup demo” section.

 For DAW’s not on our setup demo list, please refer to your software user manual for

hardware setup.)

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1. Connect the Platform B+ to your Mac/PC via the USB port.

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 Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (at) end of the USB cable.

Connect the cable’s other end to the Platform B+. Your Mac/PC should automatically

“detect” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use.

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4. Select the DAW at Platform B+

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 Press the DAW button according to the DAW you are using to select the DAW mode.   Press one of the 4 mode button according to your DAW as the below table.

MCP LogicPro HUI UserDene

1. Nuendo/Cubase Logic Pro ProTools User self mapping with iMap

2. Digital Performer

3. FL Studio

4. SamplitudePro

5. Reaper

6. Studio One

7. Bitwig

8. Reasons

9. Sonar

10. Audition

11. Ableton Live

 (Tip: Platform B+ will memories your last selected DAW mode and re-enter the

same mode a few seconds after it has been switched on. (i.e. DAW mode selection is not needed if the last mode is being used.)

5. Setup your DAW

 The Platform B+ has built-in Mackie Control, LogicPro and HUI protocol, which will

save you considerable trouble in setting up the device at your DAW. Simply add the “Mackie Control” or “HUI” device under the “MIDI Controller” on your software. After the Mackie Control or HUI device has been added, select Platform B+ controller as your MIDI input and output device in your DAW.

  (Tip: You may also refer to our website at www.icoproaudio.com, where you’ll nd

set up illustrations for different DAW’s in each controller (Platform B+) product page’s

“Setup demo” section.

 For DAW’s not on our setup demo list, please refer to your software user manual for

hardware setup.)

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iMapTM Software for Mac OS X

Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to launch your iMapTM software to Mac OS X.

1. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom and double click “Platform B+ iMap” icon.

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 Tip: By “drag and drop” the “Platform B+” icon into the “Applications” folder, you

 could create a “iMap” shortcut on your Mac’s desktop.

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Installing iMapTM Software for Windows

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

1. Turn on your PC.

2. 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 “Install”. 

 (Note: If the installation screen not appear

automatically go to the CD folder and double

click on “Setup”.)

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 (Note: If the le was downloaded from our  website, please unzip the le and click the  setup icon.)

3. Choose Install Location

 Choose your preferred install location for  iMap  click “Next”.

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or use the default location and

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4. Select shortcut

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

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Diagram 2

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5. Create a shortcut on your desktop

Please untick the box if you do not want to

place a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMap

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, otherwise click “Install”.

6. iMapTM started to install

 The iMapTM installation has now started,  wait for it to nish. Then click “Finish”.

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7. Click the iMap logo on your desktop to launch the iMap software.

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Assigning DAW Mode (Mackie Control/HUI)

or Dening MIDI Functions with iMap

 There are two different methods for setting up your Platform B+. In general, it

is simpler and faster to set the device to pre-mapped DAW modes with Mackie Control/LogicPro/HUI protocol, depended on which DAW you use. The device has built-in DAW Mackie/LogicPro/HUI protocols as follows:

 Refer to the below table for different DAW mode selection.

MCP LogicPro HUI UserDene

1. Nuendo/Cubase Logic Pro ProTools User self mapping with iMap

2. Digital Performer

3. FL Studio

4. SamplitudePro

5. Reaper

6. Studio One

7. Bitwig

8. Reasons

9. Sonar

10. Audition

11. Ableton Live

Select User dene

  Or you can dene each control element on your Platform B+ with your own MIDI

messages provided in iMap’s function pull-down menu. However, unless you fully

understand the MIDI structure of your DAW, this can be very troubling to set up. We strongly recommend that you use the pre-mapped DAW modes, as they are programmed according to the most popular user preferences, and are most likely

to suit your needs.

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Assigning DAW Mode (Mackie control/ LogicPro/HUI) Using iMap

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iMap

Platform B+ software panel

 To begin DAW mode setup, connect your Platform B+ with iMap. Follow the

steps below:

1. Connect Platform B+ to your Mac/PC.

2. Launch iMap and click “Connect Device”.

 Note: If your Platform B+ is not connected to your Mac/PC, the message

“There are no MIDI input devices” will appear. Please connect Platform B+ to

your Mac/PC with the provided USB cable.

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3. Select “Platform B+” at the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device.

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4. According to your DAW, select the DAW Mackie/HUI protocol mode from the “Mode” pull-down menu. Different DAW modes are listed below:

 1. MCP  2. LogicPro  3. HUI

 Tip: You may also use the hardware to select DAW instead of through iMap.

Please refer to P.37 for instructions.

5. After you have nished creating all settings, click “Send Data”.

6. Close iMap.

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 (Note: Please make sure you have disconnected from the USB connection after

setup if you are using Platform B+ with Platform M+.)

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Assigning MIDI Messages in User-Dened

Mode Using iMap

iMapTM Platform B+ software panel

  To begin the “User denes” mode setup, let make the connection of your

Platform B+ with iMap. Please follow the below steps:

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1. Connect Platform B+ to your Mac/PC.

2. Launch iMap and click “Connect Device” button.

 Note: If your Platform B+ is not connected to your Mac/PC, the message

“There are no MIDI input devices” will appear. Please connect Platform B+ to

your Mac/PC with the provided USB cable.

Diagram 8

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3. Select “Platform B+” at the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device.

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4. ①

Select the “User Dene” mode. ②Then select the control

elements (the buttons) that you would like to assign a new

midi function. ③After selecting a control element, select the mapping value you want, from the pull down menu of "Msg Type", "Channel", and "Message". Please see below for each

control element setting in User-Dened Mode.

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5. After you have nished all setting, click “Send Date” button.

6. Close iMap.

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Control Element Setup in User-Dened Mode

iMapTM Platform B+ software panel

 You may re-assign each button with different function via iMap. Follow the

procedures below for the assignment.

  1. Connect Platform B directly to your PC/Mac with the USB connection.  2. Launch iMap software.  3. Click the “Connect” button and select “Platform B+ V1.00”, then click “OK”  4. Click a button to make an assignment; it should turn blue.  5. Select a “Control Mode” according to the DAW you are using.  6. Select a function from the drop down “Function” menu.  7. Repeat steps 4 & 6 to assign functions to all the other buttons.  8. Click the “Send Data” button after completing assignment.   Please refer to the appendix for the function list with different control modes.

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Other Functions in iMap™

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1. “Save le” button

 Click this button to save your current settings for the Platform B+. The le is an

“.Platform B+” le.

2. “Load le” button

 Click this button to load a previously saved “.Platform B+” setting le for your

Platform B+.

3. “Firmware Upgrade” button

 Click this button to enter into the rmware upgrade window for Platform B+.

Please refer to P.63 for the rmware upgrade procedure.

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Firmware upgrade

Platform B+ functional firmware upload procedure

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Restore the factory default settings

To restore your Platform B+ settings to factory default, simply launch iMap and import the original setting (i.e. without making any changes) to the device by the following steps.

1. Connect Platform Platform B+ with the provided USB cable and launch iMap

software.

2. Click the “MIDI Device” button and select “Platform B+” as the MIDI input and

output device.

Note: If Platform B+ does not appear on the pull down menu, select USB

audio as the MIDI I/O device.

3. Click “Send Data” to upload the setting to your Platform B+.

4. Close iMap, and then turn the Platform B+ power of off & on again.

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Specications

Connector: To computer USB connector

To extender USB connector (B-Type)

Power supply: 12V/0.35A DC

Current consumption: 2.0A or less

Weight: 1.46kg (3.22lb)

Dimensions: 335(L) x 196(W) x 41(H)mm

13.2”(L) x 7.7”(W) x 1.6”(H)

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Services

If your Platform B+ needs servicing, follow these instructions.

Check our online help centre at http://support.iconproaudio.com/hc/en-us, for information, knowledge, and downloads such as:

1. FAQ

2. Download

3. Learn More

4. Forum

Very often you will nd solutions on these pages. If you don’t nd a solution, create

a support ticket at our online Help Center at the link below, and our technical support team will assist you as soon as we can. Navigate to http://support.iconproaudio.com/hc/en-us and then sign in to submit a ticket. As soon as you have submitted an inquiry ticket, our support team will assist you to resolve the problem with your ICON ProAudio device as soon as possible.

To send defective products for service:

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.

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. See our service centers and distributor service points at the link below:

  If you are located in Hong Kong  Send the product to:

 ASIA OFFICE:  Unit F, 15/F., Fu Cheung Centre,  No. 5-7 Wong Chuk Yueng Street, Fotan,  Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong.

  If you are located in Europe  Send the product to:  ICON Europe GmbH

 Am Spitzberg 3  15834 Rangsdorf  Germany  Telephone: +49-(0)33708-933-0  Fax: +49-(0)33708-933-189  E-Mail: info@sound-service.eu 

5. For additional update information please visit our website at:

 www.iconproaudio.com

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