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Supercie di controllo MIDI/Audio senza li con fader
motorizzato per la produzione
User manual
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Nota:per ridurre il rischio di incendio o di scariche elettriche, non esponete questo apparecchio a pioggia
o umidità. Per ridurre il pericolo di scariche elettriche evitate di rimuoverne il coperchio o il pannello
posteriore. Non esistono all'interno dell'apparecchio parti la cui regolazione è a cura dell'utente. Per
eventuale assistenza, fate riferimento esclusivamente a personale qualicato. Il fulmine con la punta a
freccia all'interno di un triangolo equilatero avvisa l'utente della presenza di "tensioni pericolose" non
isolate all'interno dell'apparecchio, tali da costituire un possibile rischio di scariche elettriche dannose
per le persone. Il punto esclamativo all'interno di un triangolo equilatero avvisa l'utente della presenza di
importanti istruzioni di manutenzione (assistenza) nella documentazione che accompagna il prodotto.
Importanti Istruzioni di Sicurezza
1. Prima di usare l'apparecchio, vi preghiamo di leggerne per intero le istruzioni.
2. Conservate tali istruzioni per una eventuale consultazione futura.
3. Vi preghiamo di rispettare tutte le istruzioni di sicurezza.
4. Seguite tutte le istruzioni del costruttore.
5. Non usate questo apparecchio vicino ad acqua o umidità.
6. Pulite l'apparecchio esclusivamente con un panno asciutto.
7. Evitate di ostruire una qualsiasi delle aperture di ventilazione. Posizionatelo seguendo le istruzioni
del costruttore.
8. Non posizionatelo vicino a sorgenti di calore come radiatori, scambiatori di calore, forni o altri
apparecchi (amplicatori compresi) in grado di generare calore.
9. Non disattivate la protezione di sicurezza costituita dalla spina polarizzata o dotata di collegamento
a terra. Una spina polarizzata è dotata di due spinotti, uno più piccolo ed uno più grande. Una spina
dotata di collegamento a terra è dotata di due spinotti più un terzo spinotto di collegamento a terra.
Questo terzo spinotto, eventualmente anche più grande, viene fornito per la vostra sicurezza. Se la
spina fornita in dotazione non si adatta alla vostra presa, consultate un elettricista per la sostituzione
della presa obsoleta.
10. Proteggete il cavo di alimentazione in modo che non sia possibile camminarci sopra né piegarlo, con
particolare Nota alle prese, ai punti di collegamento e al punto in cui esce dall'apparecchio.
11. Staccate l'apparecchio dalla alimentazione in caso di temporali o tempeste o se non lo usate per un
lungo periodo.
12. Per l'assistenza, fate riferimento esclusivamente a personale qualicato. È necessaria l'assistenza
se l'apparecchio ha subito un qualsiasi Suggerimentoo di danno, come danni al cavo o alla spina di
alimentazione, nel caso in cui sia stato versato del liquido o siano caduti oggetti al suo interno, sia
stato esposto a pioggia o umidità, non funzioni correttamente o sia stato fatto cadere.
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Contenuto
Introduzione ..............................................................................................4
Cosa c'è nella confezione? .......................................................................4
Registrate nel vostro account il prodotto ICON Pro Audio acquistato. .....5
Fonctionnalités .........................................................................................6
Layout pannello superiore ........................................................................8
Layout pannello posteriore .....................................................................11
Dongle senza li .....................................................................................12
Guida introduttiva(con collegamento via cavo USB 3.0) ........................13
Guida introduttiva(connessione senza li) ..............................................14
I Scaricare i driver per Windows dalla pagina personale
utente del sito www.iconproaudio.com ...................................................15
Installazione del software iMap™ per Windows .....................................16
Assegnazione modalità DAW (Mackie Control/HUI)
autodenizione funzioni MIDI con iMap™ .............................................18
Assegnazione modalità DAW (Mackie control/HUI) con iMap™ ............19
Assegnazione messaggio MIDI con la modalità
Denito da utente in iMap™ ...................................................................21
Congurazione elemento di controllo in modalità Denito da utente .....23
Altre funzioni su iMap™..........................................................................25
Aggiornamento Firmware .......................................................................26
Ricaricare la batteria...............................................................................30
Cubase ...................................................................................................31
Nuendo ...................................................................................................32
Logic Pro ................................................................................................33
Samplitude..............................................................................................35
Bitwig ......................................................................................................36
Reason ...................................................................................................37
Reaper ....................................................................................................38
Studio One..............................................................................................39
Ableton Live ............................................................................................40
Pro Tools .................................................................................................41
Ripristino delle impostazioni predenite di fabbrica................................43
Hardware Connections ...........................................................................44
Dati tecnici ..............................................................................................45
Revisione ................................................................................................46
AppendixA ..............................................................................................47
Cubase ...................................................................................................47
Logic Pro X .............................................................................................61
Pro Tools HUI .........................................................................................83
Ableton Live 10 .......................................................................................91
AppendixB ............................................................................................101
Cubase .................................................................................................101
Logic Pro X ...........................................................................................102
Pro Tools HUI .......................................................................................104
Ableton Live 10 .....................................................................................105
AppendixC ............................................................................................107
Cubase .................................................................................................107
Logic Pro X ...........................................................................................108
ProTools HUI ........................................................................................110
Ableton Live 10 .....................................................................................113
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Introduzione
La ringraziamo per aver scelto il ICON Interfacce di registrazione audio USB
PlatformNano Air . Siamo sicuri che questo dispositivo le fornirà eccellenti
prestazioni per molti anni, ma nel caso in cui non sia completamente soddisfatto del
Suo acquisto ce lo segnali e faremo tutto il possibile per soddisfare le Sue esigenze.
Le pagine che seguono elencano, in dettaglio, le caratteristiche dell' Interfacce di
registrazione audio USB PlatformNano Air , e offrono una descrizione guidata dei
panelli frontali e laterali, istruzioni dettagliate per l'istallazione ed uso, oltre a spiegazioni
esaurienti.
Registrare il prodotto sul nostro sito web al seguente link www.iconproaudio.com/
registration:
Seguire la procedura guidata. Inserire il numero seriale del dispositivo,i dati personali e
quant’altro richiesto.Registrando online il prodotto, è possibile accedereall’assistenza eal
supporto post-venditaoffertidal nostroHelpCenter. Visitare il sito webwww.iconproaudio.
com. Inoltre, nella pagina di prodotto personale del proprio account saranno elencati
tutti i prodotti registrati. Qui è possibile ottenere informazioni sul proprio dispositivo: ad
esempio, potrete ottenere l’upgrade di rmware e/o driver, acquisire il bundle software e
scaricare il manuale utente.
Come per la maggior parte dei dispositivi elettronici, si consiglia vivamente di
conservare la confezione originale. Nell’eventualità in cui il prodotto debba essere
restituito per la manutenzione, è necessaria la confezione originale (o un equivalente
simile).
Con la giusta cura e un adeguato ricambio d'aria, il Suo Interfacce di registrazione
audio USB PlatformNano Air funzionerà perfettamente per tantissimi anni. Si consiglia
di scrivere il numero di serie nell'apposito spazio qui sotto per riferimenti futuri.
Cosa c'è nella confezione?
● Controller PlatformNano Air USB MIDI
● Guida di avvio rapido x 1
● Cavo USB 3.0 x 1
● Sottoprogrammi di copertura in PVC per diversi DAW
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Registrate nel vostro account il prodotto ICON Pro Audio acquistato.
1. Vericare il numero seriale deldispositivo
Visitare la pagina http://iconproaudio.com/registration o fare la scansione del
seguente codice QR
Inserire il numero seriale del dispositivo e le altre informazioni richieste dalla
schermata. Fare clic su “Submit”.
Comparirà un messaggio in pop-up con le informazioni relative al dispositivo
come il nome del modello e il numero seriale. Fare clic su “Register this device
to my account”. Qualora non si visualizzi alcun messaggio, contattare la nostra
assistenza post-vendita.
2. Accedere al proprio account personale se l’utente è già
registrato. In caso di primo accesso, occorrerà registrarsi.
Utente già registrato: Accedere alla propria pagina personale inserendo
username e password.
Utente non registrato: Fare clic su “Sign Up” e completare con i propri dati.
3. Scaricare tutti i materialiutili
Nella presente pagina verranno visualizzati tutti i dispositivi registrati nel proprio
account. Ciascun prodotto verrà elencato insieme ai le disponibili come driver,
rmware, manuale utente in diverse lingue, software bundle e altri materiali da
scaricare. Assicurarsi di aver scaricato i le necessari come i driver prima di
procedere all’installazione del dispositivo.
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Fonctionnalités
● Modulo senza li integrato da 2,4 GHz con tecnologia Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0
per una connessione wireless molto stabile
● È fornito in dotazione un dongle di accoppiamento super compatto senza li con
tecnologia Bluetooth e USB
● Accoppiamento automatico e senza li tra il dongle con Bluetooth e il modulo
wireless del dispositivo. Non è necessaria alcuna operazione supplementare
● Regolatore di dissolvenza motorizzato a 1 canale per canale principale con
risoluzione a 10 bit
● Estremamente compatto, resistente e versatile
● LCD retroilluminato per visualizzare nome canale, valori di controllo ecc.
● 1+4 manopole codicatore a doppia funzione (Immettere e ruotare)
● LED a 11 segmenti che circondano gli encoder per indicare la posizione di
rotazione per il controllo della manopola principale
● Display LED a 12 segmenti che mostra il tempo del proprio progetto in formato
SMPTE o MIDI Beat Clock (barre: battute: Tick) formato
● Shuttle per jog wheel per ricerca veloce, scrub e controllo
● 8 pulsanti funzione con codice colore LED coordinati con 5 diversi livelli di colore
per la commutazione di una varietà di controlli di funzione
● Pulsanti illuminati per controllo canale incluso Silenzioso, Solo e Registrazione
● 6 tasti a trasporto illuminati, inclusi Play, Stop, Rec, Indietro, Avanti e Loop
● Pulsanti “Zoom” illuminati con 2 tasti direzionali (Sinistra/Destra & Su/Giù) usati in
combinazione con la manopola
● 2 pulsanti “Track” illuminati per facile selezione dei singoli canali
● 2 pulsanti "Bank" illuminati per lo spostamento di 8 canali alla volta
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● Supporta protocolli Universal Mackie Control e HUI per integrazione senza
problemi con software produzione musica compatibile
● più popolari sottoprogrammi di copertura DAW sono inclusi - Cubase/Nuendo,
Logic Pro X, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Samplitude, Reaper, Studio One,
Bitwig, Reason, ProTools, Sonar, Audition, Ableton Live e User Dene Mode.
● Software iMap™ incluso per semplice mappatura delle funzioni MIDI
● Connettività ad alta velocità USB 3.0
● Aggiornamento del rmware disponibile in modo semplice mediante connessione
USB e software iMap
● Ingressi ¼'' Utente A/Utente B per connessione con pedali
● Connettore display LCD Piattaforma D3 disponibile (opzionale)
● Conformità di classe con Mac OS X, Windows 10, Windows 8 (32 bit & 64 bit),
Windows 7 (32 bit & 64 bit)
● È fornita in dotazione la batteria ricaricabile agli ioni di litio polimero da 3000
mAh.
● 5-6 ore di funzionamento continuo con alimentazione a batteria in caso di
automazione con PlatformD3 collegata (batteria completamente carica)
● 4 LED di diverso colore per indicatore di livello della batteria
● Porta mini-USB per la ricarica della batteria con adattatore per cellulare o power
pack
● Qualità struttura superiore e alloggiamento in metallo solido con porta di blocco
Kensington
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Nota:A causa delle differenze tra le Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), le singole
funzioni possono operare in modo leggermente diverso in ciascuna DAW.
Sottoprogramma di copertura che fornisce modello di etichettatura secondo il proprio
DAW corrente. La descrizione seguente è basata sulle funzioni che funzioNano Air
in Apple Logic. La funzionalità può essere leggermente diversa.
1. Display LCD retroilluminato
Il display LCD retroilluminato mostra i valori dei parametri mentre li si regola e
fornisce anche feedback sulla selezione dei canali, le modalità operative e altro.
2. Attenuatori canale/principale
L'attenuatore motorizzato sensibile al tocco potrebbe essere usato per regolare
il parametro dei diversi canali. Premere i due pulsanti "Fader" per passare da
un canale all'altro; premere i due pulsanti "Bank" per passare a otto canali alla
volta. Inoltre, premendo il pulsante “Master”, l'attenuatore passerà al controllo
del parametro del canale principale.
L'attenuatore motorizzato da 100 mm è generalmente usato per controllare il
volume della traccia del proprio DAW. A seconda del proprio DAW, è possibile
usare il pulsante “Flip” per commutare la funzione di questo attenuatore
a un'altra impostazione. È sensibile al tocco per consentire l'override
dell'automazione nel momento in cui si tocca un attenuatore. Inoltre, poiché
è motorizzato, si sposterà automaticamente per riettere il livello corrente dei
canali selezionati nella propria applicazione DAW. Qualsiasi regolazione del
parametro effettuata con questi attenuatori sarà visualizzata direttamente sul
display LCD.
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3. Encoder funzione doppia
L'encoder a doppio funzionamento agisce come pulsante e manopola.
Quando è premuto un encoder, può essere usato per modicare le modalità di
funzionamento. Quando un encoder viene ruotato, a seconda della funzione
assegnata, può essere utilizzato per regolare una panoramica del canale, il livello di
invio o i parametri di plug-in.
4. Pulsanti di controllo
4a) Sezione tasti controllo canale di registrazione
Tasti REC-—Attiva e disattiva lo stato di registrazione del canale associato. Il
selezionatore si illumina di rosso quando il canale è pronto.
Tasti SOLO-—Attiva/disattiva la funzione di solo del canale associato. Il
selezionatore si illumina in rosso con il canale in stato di solo attivato,
mentre gli altri canali vengono impostati su muto. È possibile utilizzare
canali diversi in funzione solo premendo i tasti SOLO sui canali
aggiuntivi.
Tasti MUTO-—Pour Attiva e disattiva lo stato di muto del canale associato. Il
selezionatore si illumina di rosso quando il canale è in stato di muto.
Imposta il canale su muto.
4b) Sezione pulsanti controllo attenuatore motorizzato
Pulsante Fader < -—Spostare l'attenuatore di “un” canale a sinistra.
Pulsante Fader >-—Spostare l'attenuatore di “un” canale a destra.
Pulsante BANK UP-—Spostare gli "otto" canali su per tutti gli attenuatori
(tranne il canale principale).
Pulsante BANK DOWN-—Spostare gli "otto" canali giù per tutti gli attenuatori
(tranne il canale principale).
5. Sezione manopola jog
5a) Manopola jog
dell'applicazione DAW, incluse le funzioni shuttle e di
scrubbing
-—La manopola jog viene utilizzata per vari scopi specici
5b) Sezione pulsanti controllo zoom
Pulsante SU/GIÙ Zoom-—Il pulsante Zoom Su/Giù è usato per navigare nell’uno
o nell’altro verso all’interno dell'interfaccia graca (GUI)
dell'applicazione DAW ed è usato insieme alla jog wheel
per aumentare e diminuire la dimensione della traccia.
Pulsante SINISTRA/DESTRA Zoom-—Il pulsante SINISTRA/DESTRA è usato
per navigare nell’uno o nell’altro verso
all’interno dell'interfaccia
graca (GUI) dell'applicazione DAW ed è
usato insieme alla jog wheel per aumentare
la dimensione della clip nella nestra del
progetto e quella del canale nella nestra
del mixer
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6. Sezione tasti di controllo trasporto
Tasto PLAY -— Attiva la funzione di riproduzione del DAW.
Tasto STOP -— Attiva la funzione di arresto del DAW.
Tasto REC -— Attiva la funzione di registrazione del DAW.
Tasto REWIND -— Attiva la funzione di riavvolgimento del DAW.
Tasto FAST FORWARD -— Attiva la funzione di avanzamento del DAW.
Tasto LOOP -— Attiva la funzione di loop del DAW.
7. Sezione assegnazione
(Nota: la funzionalità di questi pulsanti varia da DAW a DAW. Applicare il
sottoprograma di copertura corrente per la propria Digital Audio Workstation per il
corretto funzionamento. La funzionalità seguente si applica a Apple Logic Pro.)
Pulsante TRACK -— Attivare i parametri traccia del software
Pulsanti PAN/SURROUND/EQ/Send/Plug-in/Instrument -— Questi pulsanti
sono utilizzati per attivare la funzione effetto corrispondente della DAW. In genere
vengono utilizzati in combinazione con le manopole dell'encoder. Premere il
pulsante, la sua luce si accenderà, quindi ruotare la manopola dell'encoder per
regolare il valore, che verrà visualizzato sul display LCD.
8. Pulsanti funzione codicati a colore LED
Questa sezione di 8 pulsanti di controllo è codicata con colori LED per diverse
funzioni su ogni livello. Commutare tra i livelli usando i 5 pulsanti circolari situati
sopra. Essi includono rosso, verde, blu, viola e giallo. Premere uno qualsiasi dei
pulsanti circolari per commutare tra i livelli di funzione. Porre il sottoprogramma
di copertura PVC corretto che corrisponde al proprio DAW corrente per mostrare
la funzione per ogni pulsante su ogni livello di colore. Fare riferimento al
manuale DAW per ulteriori informazioni sui termini e le funzioni elencate.
9. Indicatore livello batteria
1st Verde -— Livello batteria tra 76%-100%
2nd Verde -— Livello batteria tra 51-75%
Arancione -— Livello batteria tra 26-50%
Rosso -— Livello batteria tra 25%
Nota: Durante l'utilizzo del dispositivo, il LED rosso inizierà a lampeggiare se il
livello della batteria scende sotto il 5%. Ricaricare immediatamente.
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1. Porta USB 3.0
Funziona come una porta MIDI al proprio computer e software compatibile.
Fornire anche alimentazione al proprio PlatformNano Air.
2. Spinotti ¼ inch utente A / utente B
I presenti spinotti ¼ inch sono in grado di collegarsi ai pedali per attivare le
funzioni selezionate. Per impostare tali parametri, selezionare UTENTE A e
UTENTE B in modalità di controllo Mackie.
3. Porta USB (mini)
Se la porta USB del tuo computer non è in grado di fornire alimentazione
sufciente per azionare PlatformNano Air, è possibile collegare un alimentatore
esterno (5V CC) come l'alimentatore del telefono cellulare per fornire potenza
extra al dispositivo.
Questa porta viene utilizzata anche per caricare la batteria ricaricabile
incorporata con un power pack esterno quando si utilizza il dispositivo mentre si
è in viaggio.
4. Connettore modulo LCD PlatformD3
Collegare il proprio modulo LCD PlatformD3 opzionale a questo connettore con
il cavo fornito.
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Dongle senza li
1. LED indicante l’accoppiamento
Quando il modulo senza li del dispositivo
PlatformNano Air viene accoppiato al dongle
wireless, questo LED si accende. Continuerà
a lampeggiare negli altri casi.
2. LED per segnale in ingresso MIDI
Quando è presente un segnale in ingresso
midi, questo LED lampeggerà.
3. LED per segnale in uscita MIDI
Quando è presente un segnale in uscita midi,
questo LED lampeggerà.
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porta USB.
Scegliere una porta USB su proprio Mac/PC e inserire l'estremità larga (piatta)
del cavo USB. Collegare l'altra estremità del cavo al PlatformNano Air. Il proprio
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Attiva il controller ICON PlatformNano Air nel proprio software DAW o MIDI usando "MIDI
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1. Collegare il dongle con USB e senza li alla porta USB del
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Il modulo wireless si accoppierà automaticamente mediante il dongle.
L’accoppiamento è avvenuto con successo quando comparirà il testo "Paired"
sul display LCD di PlatformNano Air. Il Mac o il PC dovrebbe automaticamente
rilevare il nuovo hardware e noticare che è pronto per l'uso.
2. Selezionare il DAW su PlatformNano Air
Premere <</>> per scorrere l'elenco delle modalità DAW e quindi premere il
pulsante "DAW mode" per effettuare la selezione.
Suggerimenti: PlatformNano Air memorizzerà l'ultima modalità DAW
selezionata e accederà alla stessa modalità alcuni secondi dopo l'accensione
dell'unità. (ad es., la selezione della modalità DAW non è necessaria se si
utilizza l'ultima modalità DAW.)
3. Congurazione del proprio DAW
Activate the ICON PlatformNano Air controller in your DAW or MIDI software
using “MIDI Setup” or “MIDI Devices”.
Ad esempio: Per Logic™, Cubase™ e Nuendo™, scegliere Mackie Control in “Device
List”.
(Nota : Ogni applicazione fa ciò in modo un po' diverso, quindi fare riferimento al manuale
utente del software per le impostazioni.)
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I Scaricare i driver per Windows dalla pagina personale utente del sito www.iconproaudio. com
Dopo aver scaricato il driver, fare clic sul relativo le per avviare il processo di
installazione.
PlatformNano Air
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Platform Nano iMap Mac Setup
Platform Nano iMap Windows Setup
PlatformNano Manual - Caech
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Figura 1
1. Software iMap™ per Mac OS X
Seguire le procedure sottostanti per avviare il proprio software iMap™ in Mac OS X.
QconProG2/QconExG2
iMap
PlatformNano
Firmware iMap.dmg
PlatformNano
Firmware iMap.dmg
Figura 2
Nota: "Trascinando e rilasciando" l'icona "PlatformNano Air iMap" nella cartella
"Applications", è possibile creare un collegamento "iMap" sul desktop del proprio
Mac.
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Installazione del software iMap™ per Windows
Seguire le procedure sottostanti per installare il proprio software iMap™.
1. Accendere il PC.
2. I Scaricare i driver per Windows dalla pagina personale
utente del sito www.iconproaudio.com
Dopo aver scaricato il driver, fare clic sul relativo le per avviare il processo di
installazione.
3. Apparirà la congurazione
guidata.
Appare la procedura guidata di
congurazione, fare clic su “Next”
Figura 3
4. Scegliere la posizione di
installazione
Scegliere la propria posizione di installazione
preferita per iMap™ o usare la posizione
predenita e fare clic su “Next”
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5. Selezionare la scorciatoia
Selezionare la cartella del menu di avvio
in cui si desidera creare la scorciatoia
iMap™. Quindi fare clic su “Next”.
6. Scegliere la posizione di
installazione
Deselezionare la casella se non si
desidera porre un'icona di scorciatoia sul
desktop per iMap™; altrimenti fare clic
su “Next”.
7. iMap™ avvia l'installazione
L'installazione di iMap™ è ora avviata,
attendere che termini. Quindi fare clic su
“Finish”.
Figura 5
Figura 6
8. Installazione terminata
Fare clic su “Finish” per completare
l'installazione del software iMap™.
Figura 7
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Ci sono due diversi metodi per l'impostazione del proprio PlatformNano Air
a seconda delle proprie necessità. In generale, potrebbe essere molto più
semplice e veloce impostare il dispositivo con protocollo Mackie Control, Logic o
HUI a seconda del proprio DAW.
Figura 8
O è possibile denire ogni elemento di controllo sul proprio PlatformNano Air con
i propri messaggi MIDI forniti nel menu a discesa della funzione iMap. Tuttavia,
a meno che non si comprende totalmente la struttura MIDI del proprio DAW, ciò
potrebbe essere un problema reale per la congurazione. In realtà raccomandiamo
FORTEMENTE di usare la modalità di controllo Mackie Control, Logic o HUI in
quanto sono programmate secondo le più comuni preferenze dell'utente e che
meglio si adattano alle proprie necessità.
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Platform-M/X/M+
PlatformNano V1.00
Assegnazione modalità DAW (Mackie control/ HUI) con iMap™
Figura 9
Pannello software iMap™ PlatformNano Air
Per avviare la congurazione della modalità DAW, collegare il proprio
PlatformNano Air con iMap. Seguire i passi seguenti:
1. Collegare PlatformNano Air al proprio Mac/PC.
2. Lanciare iMap e fare clic sul pulsante “Connect Device”.
Nota : se il proprio PlatformNano Air non è collegato al proprio Mac/
3. Selezionare “PlatformNano” al menu di pop-up come
PC, apparirà il messaggio “There are no MIDI input devices”. Collegare
PlatformNano Air al proprio Mac/PC con il cavo USB fornito.
proprio dispositivo di uscita MIDI
Figura 10
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4. Selezionare la modalità corretta per il proprio DAW nel menu a
discesa “Mode”.
Nota: In modalità DAW (Mackie Control/HUI), è impossibile modicare le
impostazioni di messaggio MIDI per qualsiasi controllo su PlatformNano Air.
Nota: è anche possibile utilizzare l'hardware per selezionare la modalità DAW
invece usare iMap. Fare riferimento a pag.12 per istruzioni.
Figura 11
5. Dopo aver terminato tutte le impostazioni, fare clic su “Send
Date”.
6. Chiudere iMap.
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Platform-M/X/M+
PlatformNano V1.00
Assegnazione messaggio MIDI con la
modalità Denito da utente in iMap™
Pannello software iMap™ PlatformNano Air
Per avviare la congurazione della modalità “User dened”, seguire i passi
seguenti:
Figura 12
1. Collegare PlatformNano Air al proprio Mac/PC.
2. Lanciare iMap e fare clic sul pulsante “Connect”.
3. Selezionare “PlatformNano” al menu di pop-up come
proprio dispositivo di uscita MIDI
Figura 13
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4. Selezionare modalità “User-Dened Mode” nel menu a discesa
“Control Mode”. Si veda di seguito per l'impostazione di ogni
elemento di controllo in modalità Denito dall'utente.
Figura 14
5. Dopo aver terminato tutte le impostazioni, fare clic su “Send
Date”
6. Chiudere iMap.
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Congurazione elemento di controllo in
modalità Denito da utente
Pannello software iMap™ PlatformNano Air
2 1
Figura 15
Ci sono controlli incluso regolatori, manopole, pulsanti e rotelle su PlatformNano
Air per i quali è possibile impostare i propri messaggi MIDI. È possibile impostare i
diversi tipi di messaggi incluso i valori “Pitch”, “Note”, “CC”, “Channel” e “Message”
per MCP e “Value 1”, “Value 2” e “Function” per HUI, a seconda dell'elemento di
controllo.
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Inoltre, selezionare il protocollo di controllo corretto (MCP o HUI) afnché la DAW
stabilisca le comunicazioni tra PlatformNano Air e DAW. Fare riferimento alla tabella
seguente per i protocolli di controllo consigliati per i diversi DAW.
Control
Protoool
MCP
HUI
DAW
Nuendo/Cubase；Logic Pro；Digital Performer；FL Studio；Reaper；
Reasons SamplitudePro；Studio One；Bitwig；Sonar；Audition；
Ableton Live
ProTools
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Altre funzioni su iMap™
Figura 16
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1. Pulsante “Save le”
Fare clic su questo pulsante per salvare le proprie impostazioni correnti per
PlatformNano Air. Il le è un le “.imap”.
2. Pulsante “Load le”
Fare clic su questo pulsante per caricare un le di impostazione “.imap” salvato
in precedenza per il proprio PlatformNano Air.
3. Pulsante “Firmware Upgrade”
Fare clic su questo pulsante per accedere alla nestra di aggiornamento del
rmware per PlatformNano Air. Fare rifermento a P.36 per la procedura di
aggiornamento del rmware.
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PlatformNano functional firmware upload procedure
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Attenzione:
Il processo di caricamento del rmware DEVE essere completato
e non interrotto durante il caricamento del le, altrimenti il
rmware non può essere riscritto.
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Platform Nano V1.00
Passo 1:
Collegare PlatformNano Air usando una connessione USB. Premere
il pulsante “Connect” sulla parte superiore per selezionare il proprio
PlatformNano Air collegato come dispositivo “MIDI In and Out” nel menu a
discesa.
Figura 19
Figura 20
Nota: Se "PlatformNano Air" collegato al proprio nome non appare nel menu a
discesa, selezionare "USB Audio" come dispositivo MIDI In e Out.
Passo 2:
Fare clic sul pulsante “Erase”.
Figura 21
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Passo 3:
Premere il pulsante “Activate” sulla parte superiore per selezionare il
PlatformNano Air collegato come dispositivo “MIDI In and Out” nel menu
a discesa
Figura 22
Passo 4:
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Fare clic sul pulsante “Select Version” per selezionare il nuovo le rmware.
Figura 24
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PlatformNano V1.00
Passo 5:
Fare clic sul pulsante “Upgrade” per aggiornare il rmware.
Figura 25
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Ricaricare la batteria
1 2
Vi sono quattro indicazioni del livello della batteria a LED.
1st Verde -— Livello batteria tra 76%-100%
2nd Verde -— Livello batteria tra 51-75%
Arancione -— Livello batteria tra 26-50%
Rosso -— Livello batteria tra 25%
1 2
È possibile ricaricare la batteria collegando:
1. Il connettore con USB 3.0
La batteria si ricarica mentre si utilizza il dispositivo collegandolo con il cavo
USB 3.0 al Mac o al PC.
2. Il connettore con mini USB
Quando si utilizza il dispositivo in modalità senza li, è possibile ricaricare
la batteria collegando questa porta all’alimentazione elettrica mediante l’uso
dell’adattatore di potenza del telefono cellulare, ad esempio, o di un power pack.
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Cubase
iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00
iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00
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Samplitude
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iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00
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Bitwig
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Reason
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Reaper
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Studio One
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Ableton Live
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Input: MackieControl Input(iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00)
Output: MackieControl Output(iCON PlatformNano Air V1.
Output: Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth
Automap Propellerhead
Automap MIDI
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PlatformNano Air Mackie Control Platform Nano Air
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Automap Propellerhead
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Ripristino delle impostazioni predenite di
fabbrica
Per ripristinare le impostazioni PlatformNano Air alle predenite di fabbrica, basta
lanciare
iMap e importare le impostazioni originali (ad es. senza effettuare alcuna modica)
sul dispositivo attraverso i seguenti passaggi.
1. Collegare PlatformNano Air con il cavo USB fornito e lanciare il software iMap.
2.Fare clic sul pulsante “MIDI Device” e selezionare “PlatformNano Air” come
dispositivo
di ingresso e uscita MIDI.
Nota: Se PlatformNano Air non appare nel menu a discesa, selezionare audio USB
come dispositivo I/O MIDI.
3. Fare clic su “Send Data” per caricare le impostazioni sul proprio PlatformNano Air.
4. Chiudere iMap, e quindi accendere e spegnere PlatformNano Air.
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Hardware Connections
Mac
PC/MAC
Platform D2/D3
SPD-01
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Dati tecnici
Connettore: 3.0 USB connector (standard type)
Mini USB connector (mini type)
Alimentazione: 5V/2A DC
Consumo corrente: 2A or less
Peso: 0.75kg (1.65lb)
Dimensioni: 215(L) x 198(W) x 40(H)mm
8. 5
”(L) x 7. 8”(W) x0. 2”(H)
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Revisione
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AppendixA
Control Surface Functionality Manual
Cubase
QCon Pro X, QCon Pro XS, QCon Pro G2, QCon EX G2 Platform M+,
Platform B+, Platform D2, Platform X+, PlatformNano
Revision v0.71
This is a master manual. Specic device manuals can be built from this material
Congratulations on owning an Icon control surface! This manual documents the full
range of potential functions when the device is installed in Cubase.
You can extensively controlCubase with an Icon QCon seriescontrol surface or Icon
Platform modular control system using standard MackieControl protocol.Expansion
bank units can be addedfor more hands-on controls:QCon expansion units for the
QCon series and the Platform X+ channel bank expansion. Platform B+ button module
is necessary toaccess all functions in this manual with Platform M+, and the D2 display
highly recommended.Icon Metal Fader Caps and Icon Metal Knob Caps are available
as an aesthetic and haptic upgrade for the best control experience.
The term Mackie Control is used to refer to the control protocol standardto be used
withthe QCon and Platform series control surfaces, and is abbreviated as MCP.The
terms , Cubase, and all Cubase-specicterminology belong to Steinberg and has no
afliation with Icon Pro Audio.
<<<<< Table of Contents >>>>>
Setup ………………………………………………. -
Getting Started ………………………………………………. -
Mix and Transport ………………………………………………. -
View ………………………………………………. -
Automation ………………………………………………. -
Encoder Knob Assignment ………………………………………………. -
Utilities ………………………………………………. -
Advanced Conguration ………………………………………………. -
Troubleshooting ………………………………………………. -
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Firmware Update ………………………………………………. -
Fader Calibration ………………………………………………. -
MCP MIDI Implementation Table………………………………………………. -
Renamed Buttons ………………………………………………. -
<<<<<Color Reference Key>>>>>
Control Surface Function
Control Surface Button
DAW Term
ButtonA + ButtonB =hold Button A and press Button B
Button A - Button B = press Button A and then press Button B
<<<<<<<<< Setup>>>>>>>>>
Before you can use your control surface, you will rst need to congure it in Cubase.
Once the setup is successful, by defaultCubase will remember your settings for future
sessions without the need to recongure. For maximum stability, rst boot the control
surface and select the DAW Mode, then start your DAW software.
When your control surface is switched on, it will rst prompt for a DAW Mode selection.
Select the corresponding mode with the illuminated navigation buttons and conrm
selection with the highlighted DAW mode button. On Platform M+, the small channel
indicator will light to show the currently selected DAW Mode. If no action is taken after
startup, the control surface will select the last used mode after a few seconds.
To congure your Icon control surface in Cubase, go to Devices ->Device Setup. Delete
previous Mackie Control congurations, then go to “+”and select Mackie Control.
Finally choose your device name for both the Output Port and Input Port, displayed on
the right under“Mackie Control”.
Repeat this process for any expansion modules. The conguration of each device
needs to happen corresponding to the physical position of the control surfaces from
left to right. You can now use your Icon control surface for transport, mix, and extended
control functions. Next up: An overview ofthe fundamental elements for controlling
Cubase.
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<<<<<<<<< Getting Started >>>>>>>>>
When rst opening a blank project inCubase, we are looking at the ProjectWindow.
Add channels to your project here, and you will see the motor faders jump into position.
Each Icon control surface has one physical bank consisting of 8 channel strip controls.
Each channel strip corresponds to controls for one channel in your DAW. The channel
name appears on the display above each channel. Touch a fader and adjust the
channel’s volume. Change a channel’s volume in Cubase and the corresponding motor
fader will adjust itself. You can balance the volume of multiple faders on the control
surface simultaneously – already a huge mixing advantage of using a control surface.
Press the Bank up / down buttons to scroll through further channels in the project in
xed blocks of 8.The Channel up / down buttons stepthe currently selected channelone
channel at a time.
The 9th fader on your control surface is the Master Faderand always commands the
master level, which engages after the output stage of the project, so after any plugins
used on the output sum.This is advantageous for several classic mixing techniques and
effectively regulates your monitor volume.
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The Encoder Knobs edit parameters according to the current Assignment Mode. Turn
them to edit a parameter or change a selection.Each knob affects the channel on that
channel strip, or in advanced encoder modes, allknobs affect the currently selected
channel. Press the knob to reset to the default value, or conrm a selection depending
on the Assignment Mode.
<<<<<<<<<Mix and Transport>>>>>>>>>
Jog Wheel:
Turn the Jog Wheel to quickly adjust the project cursor position on the grid, visible in the Project
Windowin Cubase. Press Scrub to scrub audio with the Jog Wheel. (On Platform M+, scrub is
activated by pressing down the jog wheel.)
Transport:
The Transport section is used to operate playback.
Play = Begin playback
Stop = Stop playback
Rec (transport) = Begin recording Audio and MIDI input
FastForward= Shuttle the project cursor forwards
Rewind =Shuttle the project cursor backwards
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Stop - Stop = Project cursor jumps to previous play position
Shift + FastForward= Project cursor jumps to end of project
Shift + Rewind = Project cursor jumps to start of project
Left = Project cursor jumps to left locator
Right = Project cursor jumps to right locator
Cycle = Toggle playback loop (set between the left and right locators)
Shift + Left = Set left locator to project cursor
Shift + Right = Set right locator to project cursor
Channel Strip Buttons:
Rec (channel) = Arms the channel strip for recording
Solo = Engage Solo for one or multiple channels
Mute = Engage Mute for one or multiple channels
Select = Focuses and selects the channel, displays the fullchannel name on the LCD display
Solo Defeat = De-solo all channels (default QCon Pro X and B+ only)
Shift + Solo Defeat= Un-mute all channels (default QCon Pro X and B+ only)
Shift + ChannelUp/Down= Bank by 1 channel instead of 8
Shift + BankUp/Down= Toggle switch Band/Channel
Monitoring:
In Pan Assignment, press the Encoder Knobs to toggle channel monitoring. This activates input
monitoring mixed with audio playback output from Cubase.
Fader Lock:
Press Lock Mix to disable touch sensitive changes to fader position. Automation remains active.
This is useful to secure a nished mix.
Press Motorsto disable all motor fader movement. This is useful to silence the control surface.
When motors are disabled, the faders are still touch-responsive and can edit the mix.
Listen Mode:
Shift + Project = activate Listen Mode:
Solo = Engage Listen for one or multiple channels
Shift + Project = deactivate Listenfor all channels
There are settings in Cubase for Listen in the Control Room, which is found underOutputs in the
Connections Window.
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<<<<<<<<<View>>>>>>>>>
Displays:
The LCD display showschannel names and parameters, plus navigation forAssignment Modes
and settings. Press Name/Value to toggleparameter values on the LCDdisplay.
Thedigitaltime displayshows the current project cursor position, either in bars and beats or in
SMPTE time code format. Press SMPTE/Beatstotoggle the time display format.
Zoom &Cursor Arrows:
The Cursor Arrows (left, right, up, down)share the functions of the computer keyboard arrow keys.
In Assignment Modes they change theEncoder Knob parameter selection and scroll through
pages of parameters when editing plug-ins.
In the Project Window, the up/down Cursor Arrows select the previous/next channel.
In the Mixer Window, the left/right Cursor Arrows select the previous/next channel.
Press Zoom to activate zoom controls. When the Zoom button is illuminated, press the Cursor
Arrows to adjust the view zoom in various Cubase windows.(On Platform M+, Zoom is managed
by toggling the Zoom buttons and turning the jog wheel.)
Channel Bank Options:
Bank up/down = Scroll through channels in the project in xed blocks of 8
Channel up/down = Step the current bank by onechannel
If expansion units are connected, bank left/right still scrolls by xed blocks of 8 channels.
<<<<<<<<< Automation >>>>>>>>>>
Ease creating and managing automation is a highlight of using a control surface with motor
faders. Press the Automation buttons to change the automation behavior of the selected channel.
PressShift+ Write and then Playand begin to mix on the knobs and faders in real time with
automation.
Read = Set to Read, the channel will respond to existing automation in real time. Any parameters
with automation will jump to existing automated values during playback.
Write = All channel parameters record automation during playback
Shift+ Read orWrite = Apply automation mode to all channels
Remember that with Flip, the parameters assigned to the Encoder Knobs can be edited an
automated with the faders.
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<<<<<<<<< Encoder Knob Assignment>>>>>>>>>
Press one of the Assignment buttons to select the category of parameters currently assigned to
the Encoder Knobs. Assignment modes apply controls to the currently selected channel – with
a few exceptions.Use Channelup/down to browse pages of options and parameters.Rotate the
Encoder Knobs to adjust parameters or make a selection from a list.
Assignment Modes:
Pan = Activates Pan Assignment.Edit standard pan or front/rear panning.
Inserts = Activates Insert Assignment.Open plug-ins and access plug-in parameters.
EQ = Activates EQ Assignment.Opens and editsCubase EQonselected channel.
FX Aux = Activates FX Aux Assignment. Open and edit the Channel Strip Rack.
Instrument = Activates Instrument Assignment.Open and edit plug-in instruments.
SendPage Down = Activates FX Send Assignment.Setup and editFX sends.
Master FX = Activates Master FX Assignment.Setup and editFX sends.
Page Up, Routing= Activates Routing Assignment.Setup and editFX sends.
Fader Flip:
Press Flip to access the current Encoder Knob parameters on the touch sensitive motor faders.
This is great for precise adjustments of multiple channels/parameters and managing automation.
<<<<< Pan >>>>>
Pan Assignment:
Press Pan to adjust stereo panning with the Encoder Knobs on their respective channels. Press
Page Up/Down to choose between Left/Right or Front/Rear panning.
Surround Assignment:
Edit multiple surround parameters for the selected channel. Each Encoder Knob is set to a
different function depending on the current channel Panner set in Cubase: Stereo Dual Panner,
Stereo Combined Panner, Stereo Balanced Panner, or others.
Parameters:
L-R Standard, L-R Panner, Mode
(Pan)
(Shift+Pan)
<<<<<Inserts>>>>>
Insert Assignment Mode:
Press Insertsto open and edit plug-ins on the selected channel. Assign plug-ins on Page 01, and
edit on Page 02. PressChannel up/down to browse pages. Plug-In parameters appear on the LCD
display and are assigned across the Encoder Knobs.
To quickly insert and edit a plug-in, press Insert, then turn Encoder Knob 3, press Channel down
and then edit parameters on all Encoder Knobs.
(Plug-In)
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Insert Slot # Insert Bypass SelectPlug-In
Page02+
Insert parameters appear automatically assigned across the Encoder Knobs
<<<<< EQ >>>>>
EQ Assignment Mode: (EQ)
Press EQ to open (or add) theCubase EQ. EQ Assignment Modecan only edit a standard Cubase
EQ. Press Flip to control EQwith the faders, and Channel up/down to browse parameters. Edit
multiple EQ bands at once for the selected channel.Press a Freq knob to change to adjusting Q
and press a Gain knob to toggle bypass.
Band 1 Frequency Band 2 Frequency
Band 1 Gain Band 2 Gain
Band 3 Frequency Band 4 Frequency
Band 3 Gain Band 4 Gain
Advanced EQ Assignment Mode: (Shift + EQ)
Band 1 Gain Band 2 Gain
Band 1 Frequency Band 2 Frequency
Band 3 Gain Band 4 Gain
Band 3 Frequency Band 4 Frequency
Band 1 Q-Factor Band 2 Q-Factor
Band 1 Bypass Band 2 Bypass
Band 3 Q-Factor Band 4 Q-Factor
Band 3 Bypass Band 4 Bypass
<<<<<FX Aux>>>>>
FX Aux Assignment Mode:
In FX Aux Assignment Mode, edit settings forChannel Strip Rack modules. Browse parameters
with Channel up/down.
<<<<<Instrument>>>>>
Instrument Assignment Mode:
Press Instrument to open and edit instrument plug-ins on the selected channel. Assign plug-ins
on Page 01, and edit on Page 02. PressChannel up/down to browse pages. Plug-In parameters
appear on the LCD display and are assigned across the Encoder Knobs.
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To quickly load and edit an instrument, press Instrument, then turn Encoder Knob 3, press
Channel down and then edit parameters on all Encoder Knobs.
Page 01
Instrument Slot# Instrument Bypass Select Instrument
Page02+
Insert parameters appear automatically assigned across the Encoder Knobs
<<<<< Send >>>>>
FX Send Assignment Mode: (Page Up, FX Send)
Use the FX Send Assignment Mode to adjust send amount, bypass, toggle pre/post fader, and set
FX channel insert effects.
To quickly create and edit an FX Send, press FX Send, then turn Encoder Knob 3, press Channel
down and then edit parameters on all Encoder Knobs.
Page 01
FX Channel # Send Bypass Select Plug-In
Page02+
Insert parameters appear automatically assigned across the Encoder Knobs
Send Focus Mode: (Select a channel - Send - Page Down)
Edit the send parameters of 8 sends at once for the selected channel. Press Channel up/down to
browse parameters:
Send Amount
Send Bypass
Send Pre/Post Fader
Send Bus Destination
Send Mixer Mode:(Send - Select a channel - Shift+ Page Down)
Edit advanced parameters with the Encoder Knobs on their respective channels. Repeatedly
press Shift+ Page Down to toggle through FX Send 1-8. Each Encoder Knob is set to a different
function. Browse parameters with Channel up/down:
Send Amount
Bypass
Pre/Post Fader
Send Panning
Bus Destination
Bypass All Sends
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Cue Send Mode: (Shift+ Send)
Access settings for Cue sends with the Encoder Knobs on their respective channels. Press Shift+
Send to toggle through Cue Send 1-8. Browse parameters with Channel up/down:
Send Amount
Bypass
Pre/Post Fader
Send Panning
Bypass All Sends
Cue Send Mixer Mode: (Shift+ Send - Select a channel - Shift+ Page Down)
Edit advanced parameters for multiple channels. Repeatedly press Shift+ Page Down to toggle
through FX Send 1-8. Each Encoder Knob is set to a different function. Browse parameters with
Channel up/down:
Send Amount
Bypass
Pre/Post Fader
Send Panning
Bus Destination
Bypass All Sends
<<<<<Master FX>>>>>
Master FX Assignment Mode: (Master FX)
Use the Master FX Assignment Mode to edit and adjust effectsloaded in the master insert slots. To
quickly create and edit an FX Send, press Send, then turn Encoder Knob 3, press Channel down
and then edit parameters on all Encoder Knobs.
Page 01
Master FX Slot # FX Bypass Select Plug-In
Page02+
Insert parameters appear automatically assigned across the Encoder Knobs
<<<<<Routing>>>>>
Routing Assignment Mode: (Page Down, Routing)
Edit routing parameters with the Encoder Knobs on their respective channels. Browse parameters
with Channel up/down:
Output Bus
Monitor
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Input Bus
Input Gain
Input Phase
Direct Routing Assignment Mode: (Shift+ Page Up) (Nuendo only, not Cubase)
Edit routing parameters with the Encoder Knobs on their respective channels.Channel up/down to
select direct routing slots 1 to 8. Activate a direct routing slot by turning the corresponding Encoder
Knob. Enable Summing Mode on parameter page 09/09 (reached with the Channel down button)
<<<<<Utilities>>>>>
Project Utilities:
Left= XYZXYZXYZ
Right= XYZXYZXYZ
+ Left= XYZXYZXYZ
Shift
+ Right= XYZXYZXYZ
Shift
Undo = Cubase Undo function
Redo= Cubase Redo function
+ Undo = Open Undo History
Shift
Save = Save Cubase project
+ Save = Save As: Save project with a new name
Shift
Revert= ?????
Marker:
XYZXYZXYZ
Add = XYZXYZXYZ
Prev= XYZXYZXYZ
Next = XYZXYZXYZ
Shift + Add = XYZXYZXYZ
Shift + Prev = XYZXYZXYZ
Shift + Next = XYZXYZXYZ
Punch:
Punch is recording which overwrites existing audio or MIDI within a set punch area.Tap Punch to
XYZXYZXYZXYZXYZXYZ. This is a key workow tool because of the time saved by combining
channeling and major edits. Without punch, subsequent takes must be individually edited into
the nal channels. Using Punchkeeps a production moving forward, which boosts creativity and
productivity.
Function Buttons:
The Function buttons, labeled F1 through F8, are to be assigned custom user commands in
Cubase -> Device Setup.
Recommended custom user commands:
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F1 = Click On/Off
F2 = MagicA
F3 = MagicA
F4 = MagicA
F5 = MagicA
F6 = MagicA
F7 = MagicA
F8 = MagicA
Shift + F1 = MagicA
Shift + F2 = MagicA
Shift + F3 = MagicA
Shift + F4 = MagicA
Shift + F5 = MagicA
Shift + F6 = MagicA
Shift + F7 = MagicA
Shift + F8 = MagicA
Channel Visibility Modes: (default Platform B+ only)
Shift + Visibility Modes 1 to 8 view xed preset channel types. Buttons 1 to 8 alone recall custom
channel visibility congurations previously setup in the MixConsole.
Visibility Modes:
Shift + 1 = All Channels
Shift + 2 = Audio Channels
Shift + 3 = Groups
Shift + 4 = FX Channels
Shift + 5 = Instrument Channels
Shift + 6 = MIDI Channels
Shift + 7 = I/O Busses
Shift + 8 = All Channels
Example user visibility modes:
1 = Project channels 1-8
2 = Project channels 9-16
3 = Project channels 17-24
4 = Project channels 25-32
5 = Project channels 33-40
6 = Project channels 41-48
7 = Project channels 49-56
8= Project channels 57-64
External Controls:
On the units QCon Pro X, QCon Pro G2, and QCon Pro, connect a standard momentary foot
switch to User A or User B, and then power on the Icon control surface.
User A = Toggle Play/Stop
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User B = Record
<<<<<<<<< Troubleshooting >>>>>>>>>
Strange behavior in the DAW, unexpected functions, device not recognized, orfreezes:
Disconnect all MIDI-USB devices. In Cubase, delete all control surface congurations(including
other MIDI devices) in Controller Assignments and Control Surface Setupand then close Cubase.
For testing, connect directly to the computer without a USB hub or USB extension cable. Turn on
the Icon control surface and select the MCP Cubase mode.
OSX – Go to Audio-MIDI-Setup, open MIDI Studio, and delete unused congurations and Icon
devices. Restart the Icon control surface to automatically recongure.
Windows –Open the Device Manager in Windows, select the Icon Control Surface, and delete the
device.Now restart the control surface to automaticallyrecongure. If there remain issues related
to the USB connection, a Windows update can repairsome issues.
Windows – If the device does not appear in the Windows Control Panel, you may need to uninstall
MIDI devices - you will need a third party utility application to do this easily. Windows has limits on
MIDI devices successfully installed in total, and MIDI devices remain installed when disconnected.
Finally, start Cubase and congure the control surface in Devices -> Device Setup. Press “+” and
select Mackie Control. Select your device for both Output and Input Port, displayed under “Device:
Mackie Control”
Faders are not motorized:
The power source is not connected. Verify the power source by disconnecting USB and turning
the control surface on. If power is well connected, it will start up normally.
Faders makenoise or move improperly:
A fader calibration is needed. Please read the section on Fader Calibration below for details.
I want to control and automate certain parameters:
Access parameters via the Assignment Modes and use Automation Modesto begin creating live
automation. Press Flipto control these parameters with the faders. UseMIDI Learnto additionally
assign parameters or key commands to controls.
I want to change the behavior of a function:
Icon control surfaces with MCP offer deep and complex control options, just please remember that
the control surface only sends/receives MIDI messages. The functionality happens in your DAW.
The style and components of a function is xed based on the DAW MCP implementation, and
can’t be changed unless specically otherwise stated. The behavior is different in every DAW and
can change with DAW version updates.
I want to see customvalues on the display:
The messages and values on the display are generated from values sent by the DAW as return
MIDI. Display readouts in return MIDI are controlled by the MCP implementation in your DAW,
so they are not customizable unless specically otherwise stated. The rate at which the screen
updates certain parameters is controlled by the frequency of the corresponding MIDI messages in
the DAW. These update rates have changed with various Cubase updates.
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I want to adda custom function:
To alter and customize controls beyond standard MCP, please review the DAW developer support
on customizing controller assignments in expert view. In Cubase, it is possible to assign Key
Commands (instead of MCP functions) to MIDI Input generated from buttons on Icon control
surfaces. In the typical style of MCP implementation, device-specic MIDI input used by the DAW
for MCP is blocked from other uses.
I want to rescale the faders:
The fader volume curve, zero dB position and value range are preset in the DAW implementation
of MCP, and can’t be adjusted. There is variance between different DAWs.
I want to change the Jog Wheel resolution:
The behavior of the Jog Wheel is preset in the DAW implementation of MCP. There is variance
between different DAWs. There may be some adjustment for this, at least by changing grid
settings. Pressing Scrub enables ne movement with the Jog Wheel.
<<<<<<<<< Firmware Update>>>>>>>>>
To accommodate future changes to MCP implementation in new DAW versions plus expand on
operational features, Icon provides Firmware updates for current production and legacy control
surfaces.
Caution:
Please take extra care to follow the correct procedure when performing a rmware update. When
performing a rmware upgrade, always connect directly to the computer without a USB Hub or
extension, and only connect one device to the computer during update. Also quit all other software
which can access MIDI input/output such as your DAW or utility programs.
Verify the power source is well connected to the control surface. You can check by starting the
controller with no USB cable connected. If thedevice startup proceeds normally, external power
appears to be ok.
To Update:
OSX – Install and open the device-speciciMap, use “Connect” to select your device, click Update
and follow the directions on screen.(For an XS or EX unit, rst switch iMap mode by clicking the
QCon icon in iMap)
Windows / Legacy – Install and open the device-specic iMap, use “MIDI Devices” to select your
device, click Update. Newer iMap releases automatically download the correct rmware online.
!After Firmware Update, reinstall the device in your DAW by deleting the previous device
conguration and repeating the MCP device setup.
!Never attempt to “downgrade” rmware of an Icon control surface.
! Only use the iMap and Firmware versions specic for your hardware version. Also be sure to get
the newest iMap on the Icon Pro Audio website.
! Never unpack a .bin rmware le
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<<<<<<<<<Fader Calibration – QCon Series>>>>>>>>>
We recommend that every QCon owner performs a fader calibration. The best values vary
according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW) valuescan
move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A to point B.
Fader Calibration allows ne adjustment to the properties of how each motor fader responds when
commanded to move.
Press and hold the Rec Button on channel two and start the device. Fader Calibration will
display. Turn each Encoder Knob to ne tune the value for each channel. A higher value results in
smoother, quieter response. A lower value results in faster movement speed. Each fader can be
ne tuned individually. To adjust the master fader, use the channel select buttons 7 and 8. To save
the new changes and exit, press Encoder Knob 8.
For Cubase 10, start with values set at 165, evaluate, then adjust individually to personal
preference.
<<<<<<<<<Fader Calibration – Platform (v2.00 and up)>>>>>>>>>
We recommend that every Platform owner performs a fader calibration. The best adjustment
varies according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW)
valuescan move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A
to point B. Fader Calibration allows adjustment to the properties of how the motor faders respond
when commanded to move.
Press and hold the Encoder Knob on channel one and start the device. Turn Encoder Knob 8 to
adjust the total fader response. It is also possible to adjust a single fader by now holding down
Rec on channel three while adjusting the encoder of each channel. A higher value results in
smoother, quieter response. A lower value results in faster movement speed. To save the new
changes and exit, press Encoder Knob 8.
I recommend starting with a slower movement, test in your DAW and evaluate, then adjust
individually to personal preference.
Control Surface Functionality Manual
Logic Pro X
QCon Pro X, QCon Pro XS, QCon Pro G2, QCon EX G2 Platform M+,
Platform B+, Platform D2, Platform X+, PlatformNano
Revision v1.13
This is a master manual. Specic device manuals can be built from this material.
Congratulations on owning an Icon control surface! This manual documents the full
range of potential functions when the device is installed in Logic Pro X.
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You can extensively control Logic Pro X with an Icon QCon seriescontrol surface
or Icon Platform modular control system using standard MackieControl protocol.
Expansion bank units can be addedfor more hands-on controls:QCon expansion units
for the QCon series and the Platform X+ channel bank expansion. Platform B+ button
module is necessary toaccess all functions in this manual with Platform M+, and the
D2 display highly recommended.Icon Metal Fader Caps and Icon Metal Knob Caps are
available as an aesthetic and haptic upgrade for the best control experience.
The term Mackie Control is used to refer to the control protocol standardto be used
withthe QCon and Platform series control surfaces, and is abbreviated as MCP. Logic
and its terminology belongs to Apple and has no afliation with Icon Pro Audio
<<<<< Table of Contents >>>>>
Setup ………………………………………………. -
Getting Started ………………………………………………. -
Mix and Transport ………………………………………………. -
Group ………………………………………………. -
View ………………………………………………. -
Encoder Knob Assignment ………………………………………………. -
Automation ………………………………………………. -
Advanced Encoder Assignment Modes………………………………………………. -
User Assignments ………………………………………………. -
Advanced Utilities ………………………………………………. -
Advanced Conguration ………………………………………………. -
Masterclass ………………………………………………. -
Troubleshooting ………………………………………………. -
Firmware Update ………………………………………………. -
Fader Calibration ………………………………………………. -
MCP MIDI Implementation Table ………………………………………………. -
Device Diagnostic ………………………………………………. -
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<<<<<Color Reference Key>>>>>
Control Surface Function
Control Surface Button
DAW Term
ButtonA + ButtonB =hold Button A and press Button B
Button A - Button B = press Button A and then press Button B
<<<<<<<<< Setup>>>>>>>>>
Before you can use your control surface, you will rst need to congure it in Logic Pro
X.Once setup,Logic Pro X will remember your settings for future sessions without the
need to recongure. For maximum stability, rst boot the control surface and select the
DAW Mode, then start your DAW software.
When the control surface is switched on, it will rst prompt for a DAW Mode selection.
Select the corresponding mode with the illuminated navigation buttons and conrm
selection with the highlighted DAW mode button. On Platform M+, the small channel
indicator will light to show the currently selected DAW Mode. If no buttons are pressed,
the control surface will select the previously used mode after a few seconds.
In the latest device Firmware version (may require Firmware update):
1: MCP General 2: Logic Pro 3: Pro Tools HUI 4: User Dened
In Logic Pro X, advanced conguration needs to be enabled. Open Logic Pro X ->
Preferences -> General -> Advanced, select Show Advanced Tools, and verify that
all additional options are checked. (Audio, Surround, MIDI, Score, Control Surface,
Advanced Edit)
To congure your Icon control surface, go to Logic Pro X -> Control Surfaces -> Setup.
Delete previous Mackie Control congurations, then go to New -> Install, select Mackie
Control, and click Add. Finally choose your device name for both the Output Port and
Input Port, displayed under “Device: Mackie Control”.
Repeat this process for any expansion modules, then click and drag the console
graphics left/right to match the physical conguration of your control surface fader
banks. You can now use your Icon control surface for transport, mix, and extended
control functions. Next up: An overview ofthe fundamental elements for controlling
Logic Pro X.
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<<<<<<<<< Getting Started >>>>>>>>>
When rst opening a blank project in Logic Pro X, we are looking at the Arrange
Window. Add tracks to your project here, and you will see the motor faders jump into
position. Each Icon control surface has one physical bank consisting of 8 channel strip
controls. Each channel strip corresponds to controls for one track in your DAW. The
track name appears on the display above each channel.Touch a fader and adjust the
track’s volume. Change a channel’s volume in Logic Pro X and the corresponding
motor fader will adjust itself. You can balance the volume of multiple faders on the
control surface simultaneously – already a huge mixing advantage of using a control
surface. Press the Bank up / down buttons to scroll through further channels in the
project in xed blocks of 8.The Channel up / down buttons stepthe focus of the current
bankone channel at a time.
The 9th fader on your control surface is the Master Faderand always commands the
master level, which engages after the output stage of the project, so after any plugins
used on the output sum.This is advantageous for several classic mixing techniques and
effectively regulates your monitor volume.
The Encoder Knobs edit parameters according to the current Assignment Mode. Turn
them to edit a parameter or change a selection.Each knob affects the track on that
channel strip, or in advanced encoder modes, allknobs affect the currently selected
track. Press the knob to reset to the default value, or conrm a selection depending on
the Assignment Mode.
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<<<<<<<<<Mix and Transport>>>>>>>>>
Jog Wheel:
Turn the Jog Wheel to quickly adjust the playhead position on the grid, visible in the Arrange
Window in Logic Pro X.
Scrub= Toggle Scrub: appliesto the Jog Wheel
Shift + Scrub = Toggle Shuttle: turn the Jog Wheel to adjust playback speed
Play - Scrub = Pause playback
There are options in Logic Pro X for scrubbing:
Preferences -> Audio -> Editing
To enable audio scrub in Logic Pro X, select “Scrubbing with audio…”
(On Platform M+, scrub is activated by pressing down the jog wheel.)
Transport:
The Transportsection is used to operate playback.
Play = Begin playback
Stop = Stop playback
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Rec (transport) = Begin recording Audio and MIDI input
FastForward= Shuttle forward. Press again to increase forward speed
Rewind =Shuttle reverse. Press again to increase backward speed
Stop - Stop = Playhead jumps to beat 1 bar 1 or active cycle position
Play - Play = Playhead jumps back to the nearest bar or active cycle position
Shift +Play = Pause playback
Channel Strip Buttons:
Rec(channel) = Arms the channel strip for recording
Solo = Engage Solofor one or multiple tracks
Mute = Engage Mute for one or multiple tracks
Select = Focuses and selects the track, displays the full track name on the LCD display
Shift + Select = Set the channel volume fader to 0 dB
Option + Select =Add Slave Track: Extra track with shared channel strip – for tracking/editing
Shift + Option + Select = Createnew track (Uses track type of selected track)
Option + Rec (channel strip) = Arm/disarm all channel strips
Option + Solo (channel strip) =Toggle Solo Scenefor all channel strips:
(Press once to disable Solo, press again to restore all previously soloed tracks)
Option + Mute = DisableMute for all channel strips
Cycle:
The Cyclebuttontoggles the playback loop cycle on/off. Hold Cycleand turn the Jog Wheel to
quickly dene the cycle area. Hold Cycle and turn the Jog Wheel backwards to dene a skip
area.0
Cycle+ Rewind = Set cycle start to the playhead position
Cycle+ FastForward= Set cycle end to the playhead position
PressShift+Cycleto display the cycle edit menu. The Encoder Knobs adjust the cycle area:
Press Encoder Knob 2 = Set cycle area to selected regions in Arrange Window
Turn Encoder Knob 3 = Move the cycle area by bar
Press Encoder Knob 5 = Set cycle start to the playhead position
Turn Encoder Knob 5 = Move cycle start in bars
Turn Encoder Knob 6 = Move cycle start in beats
Press Encoder Knob 7 = Set cycle end to the playhead position
Turn Encoder Knob 7 = Move cycle end in bars
Turn Encoder Knob 8 = Move cycle end in beats
Fader Lock:
Press Lock Mix to disable touch sensitive changes to fader position. Automation remains active.
This is useful to secure a nished mix.
Press Control + Flip to set all faders to zero and disable all motor fader movement. This is useful
to silence the control surface. (Platform B+ only)
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<<<<<<<<< Group>>>>>>>>>
Press Group to manage group membership. Press the channel Select buttons to add tracks to the
selectedgroup. Illuminated Select buttons indicate group membership for the selected group. The
up/down Cursor Arrows change the currently selected group.
The left/right Cursor Arrows browse the group parameters assigned to the Encoder Knobs. Toggle
whether these parameters are linked to thegroup using the knobs:
Group Active, Editing (Selection), Automation, Volume, Pan, Mute, Solo, Input, Record Arm, Send
1-8, Color, Track Zoom, Hide, Phase-Locked Audio (Quantization), Track Alternatives
Hold Control to make mix changes bypassing group settings.(default Platform B+ only)
<<<<<<<<<View>>>>>>>>>
Displays:
The LCD display shows tracknames and parameters, plus navigation forAssignment Modes and
settings. Press the Name/Value button to toggleparameter titleson the LCDdisplay.
Thedigitaltime displayshows the current playhead position, either in bars and beats or in SMPTE
time code format. Press SMPTE/Beatstotoggle readoutformats on the time display.
Function Buttons:
The Function buttons, labeled F1 through F8, recall user dened Screensets1 through 8. To setup
a useful example, press F1 and then open the Arrange Windowin Logic Pro X. Now press F2
and open the Mixer Window. Now you can switch between these views with F1 and F2.Window
congurations plus the view options for each Screenset are saved with the Logic Pro X project. It
is advisable to save useful Screensetsinto your template projects.
Recommended Screensets for a studio with two display monitors:
F1 = Primary display:Arrange Window, Secondary display: Mixer Window
F2 = Primary display:Mixer Window, Secondary display: Arrange Window
F3 = Primary display:Audio Editor Window, Secondary display: Arrange Window
F4 = Primary display:Score Editor, Secondary display: Arrange Window
F5= Primary display:Piano Roll, Secondary display: Arrange Window
F6= Primary display: Arrange Window, Secondary display: Piano Roll
F7= Primary display:Arrange Window (alternate settings), Secondary display: Mixer Window
F8= Primary display:Arrange Window, Secondary display: Tempo ListEditor
Open Windows:
Shift + F1 = Open Arrange Window
Shift + F2 = Open Mixer Window
Shift + F3 = Open Event Editor
Shift + F4 = Open Score Editor
Shift + F5 = Open Step Editor
Shift + F6 = Open Piano Roll
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Shift + F7 = Open Transport Window
Shift + F8 = Open List Editors
Zoom &Cursor Arrows:
The Cursor Arrows (left, right, up, down) change selections or modify zoom in the ArrangeWindow.
In Assignment Modes they change theEncoder Knob parameter selection and scroll through
pages of parameters when editing plug-ins.
Press Zoom to activate zoom controls using the Cursor Arrows. Zoom controls only work in the
Arrange Window. When the Zoom button is illuminated, press Option + Cursor Arrows to adjust
individual track zoom.
In the Arrange Window, the up/down Cursor Arrows select the previous/next channel.
In the Mixer Window, the left/right Cursor Arrows select the previous/next channel.
(On Platform M+, Zoom is managed by toggling the Zoom buttons and turning the jog wheel.)
Channel Bank Options:
Bank up/down = Scroll through tracks in the project in xed blocks of 8
Channel up/down = Step the current bank by onetrack
Option +Bank up/down = Scroll bank to rst or last track
Option +Channel up/down = Scrollbank to rst or last track
If expansion units are connected, bank left/right scroll by the total number of fader banks.
Global View:
While in the Mixer Window, press Global View. Now use the Function buttons to display channel
strips in the project by category. Hold multiple Function buttons to display multiple types of channel
strips. Press Global View to restore normal view.This is useful for mixing or editing large sessions,
for example projects with complex signal routing or advanced MIDI setups.
F1 = Midi Tracks
F2 = Inputs
F3 = Audio Tracks
F4 = Instrument Plug-ins
F5 = Aux
F6 = Bus
F7 = Outputs
<<<<<<<<< Encoder Knob Assignment>>>>>>>>>
Press one of the Assignment buttons to select the category of parameters currently assigned
to the Encoder Knobs. Use the Cursor Arrows left/right to select a parameter and up/down to
navigate the channel strip position. When the Encoder Knobs make a selection from a list, such
as plug-in or send destination, press the encoder to conrm the selection.
Assignment Modes:
Track = Activates Track Assignment, view and edit one selected parameter:
Volume, Pan, Format, Input, Output, Automation, Group, Custom (Automation Parameter)
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Pan = Activates Pan Assignment, edit stereo pan, or surround panning parameters
Surround Channels: Angle, Diversity, LFE Level, Spread
EQ = Activates EQ Assignment, opens and editsLogic Channel EQonselected channel
Parameters: Frequency, Gain, Q-Factor, Band Bypass
Cursor Arrows up/down select EQ Band
Send = Activates Send Assignment, adjust bus send levels and routing parameters:
Send Destination, Send Level, Pre/Post, Bypass
Plug-in = Activates Plug-in Assignment, open plug-ins and access plug-in parameters
Instrument = Activates Instrument Assignment, open and control instrument plug-ins
Fader Flip:
Press Flip to access the current Encoder Knob parameters on the touch sensitive motor faders.
This is great for precise adjustments of multiple channels/parameters and managing automation.
Press Shift+ Fliptoswap encoder assignments with the fader assignments.
Cmd+ turnEncoder Knob=Fine parameter adjustment(only high resolution parameters)
Option + turn Encoder Knob= Toggle min, max, default value
Cmd+ Cursor Arrows left/right = Browse pages by single parameters
Option + Cursor Arrows = Skip to rst/last selection
<<<<<<<<<Automation>>>>>>>>>>
Ease creating and managing automation is a highlight of using a control surface with motor
faders. Press the Automation buttons to change the automation behavior of the selected channel.
Press Play and begin to mix on the knobs and faders in real time with automation. Begin adopting
automation into your workow starting with Touch automation.
Option + Read, Write, Touch, or Latch =Apply automation mode to all tracks
Main Automation Modes:
Read = Toggle between Read and Off:
Set to Read, the channel will respond to existing automation in real time. Any parameters with
automation will jump to existing automated values during playback.
Set to Off, the channel will ignore all automation.
Write = All channel parameters record automation during playback. This overrides and replaces all
automation. This is for tracking an unassisted mixdown performance.
Touch = The channel reads existing automation, plus writes automation for specic parameters
adjusted during playback. This only creates automation while parameters are being edited.
Latch = Reads existing automation, plus writes automation for specic parameters adjusted during
playback. This continues to write automation for any parameters which have been changed during
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playback.
Trim Automation:
Trim = Toggle Trim behavior on a channel armed with Touch or Latch automation. When active,
Trim allows automation to be modied instead of overwritten. Adjusting knobs and faders during
playback will make a change relative to existing automation.
Touch + Trim = T-Touch: Adjust automation momentarily while parameters are being edited
Latch + Trim = T-Latch: Adjust automation continuously by changing a parameter
<<<<<<<<< Advanced Encoder Assignment Modes>>>>>>>>>
Every Assignment Modehas multiple modes of control. Theseare specialized control modes
advantageous for specic tasks andproject styles.
<<<<<<<<< Track>>>>>>>>>
Track Assignment Shortcuts:
Hold Trackto display the shortcut menu. Here you can select which parameter will appear on the
LCD displayand can be edited by the Encoder Knobs in Track Assignment Mode.
Encoder Knob 1 or F1= Volume
Encoder Knob 2 or F2= Pan
Encoder Knob 3 or F3= Input format(Mono, Stereo, L/R, Surround)
Encoder Knob 4 or F4= Input assignment
Encoder Knob 5 or F5= Output assignment
Encoder Knob 6 or F6= Automation mode
Encoder Knob 7 or F7= Custom(Select a channel automation parameter in Logic Pro X)
Encoder Knob 8 or F8= Activates Setup Focus Mode
Track + Group =Group Assignment
Track Focus Mode: (Track- Track)
Press Tracktwice. This allows you to edit multiple channel strip parameters for the selected
channel. Parameters appear across the LCD display andeach Encoder Knobis set to a different
function. Press a channel Select button to choose that track to edit.
Encoder Knob 1 = Volume
Encoder Knob 2 = Pan
Encoder Knob 3 = Software Instrument
Encoder Knob 4 = Edit Plug-In on slot 1. Press Shift + Mute 4 to toggle bypass.
Encoder Knob 5 = Edit Plug-In on slot 2. Press Shift + Mute 5 to toggle bypass.
Encoder Knob 6 = Level of Send 1. Press Shift + Mute 6 to toggle bypass.
Encoder Knob 7 = Level of Send 2. Press Shift + Mute 7 to toggle bypass.
Encoder Knob 8 = Level of Send 1. Press Shift + Mute 8 to toggle bypass.
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Setup Focus Mode:(Track+F8)
Encoder Knob 1 = Channel strip format (Mono, Stereo, L/R, Surround)
Encoder Knob 2 = Spread parameter (Surround channels only)
Encoder Knob 3 = Channel strip input assignment
Encoder Knob 4 = Channel strip output assignment
Encoder Knob 5 = Automation mode
Encoder Knob 6 = Quick-edit group membership. ChooseGroup1 to 32 or Off
<<<<<<<<< Pan>>>>>>>>>
Pan Assignment Shortcuts:
Hold Pan to display the shortcut menu. Here you can select which parameter will appear on the
LCD display and can be edited by the Encoder Knobs in Pan Assignment Mode.
Encoder Knob 1 or F1 = Angle
Encoder Knob 2 or F2 = Diversity
Encoder Knob 3 or F3 = LFE Level
Encoder Knob 4 or F4 = Spread
Encoder Knob 5 or F5 = Encoder Knob 6 or F6 = ActivatesSurround Focus Mode
Encoder Knob 7 or F7 = Activates Angle/DiversityMixer Mode
Encoder Knob 8 or F8 = Activates X/Y Mixer Mode
Surround Focus Mode: (Pan - Pan)
Press Pan twice to enter Surround Focus Mode, and edit multiple surround parameters for the
selected channel. Each Encoder Knob is set to a different function. Stereo channels are always
assigned the parameter Pan.
Encoder Knob 1 = Angle
Encoder Knob 2 = Diversity
Encoder Knob 3 = LFE Level
Encoder Knob 4 = Spread
Encoder Knob 5 = Surround X
Encoder Knob 6 = Surround Y
Angle/Diversity Mixer Mode:(Pan +
Create dramatic polar-style surround panning for many tracks at once. This style of surround
control is best for creating deep immersive surround and automating smooth circular movements.
Turning anEncoder Knob changes the surround angle, and the Fadersedit surround diversity.
Angle and Diversity work together to set the virtual position of a sound. Angle is the position of the
sound source relative to the listener in 360 degrees. Diversity is like the distance of the source
from the listener, where lower values are farther away.
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X/Y Mixer Mode:(Pan + F8)
Create dramatic grid-style surround for many tracks at once. This style of surround control is best
for placing sounds on a virtual stage, or for automating sound objects that will move on mostly
linear paths relative to the listener. Turning anEncoder Knob changes the surround X value, and
the Faders edit surround Y.
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The X/Y parameters are like the coordinates of a sound source relative to the listener, where 0, 0
is centered and coordinates can be set between +/-1000on the grid.
<<<<<EQ>>>>>
EQ Assignment Mode:(EQ)
Press EQ to open (or add) theLogic Channel EQ. EQ Assignment Modecan only edit a standard
Logic Channel EQ or Logic Linear Phase EQ. Press Shift+Muteto toggle EQ band bypass.Press
Flip to control EQwith the faders and toggle band bypass with Mute.
EQ Assignment Shortcuts
HoldEQto display the shortcut menu. Here you can select which parameter will appear on the LCD
display and can be edited by the Encoder Knobs in EQ Assignment Mode.
Encoder Knob 1 or F1 = Frequency
Encoder Knob 2 or F2 = Gain
Encoder Knob 3 or F3 = Q-Factor
Encoder Knob 4 or F4 = Band Bypass
Encoder Knob 5 or F5 = -Encoder Knob 6 or F6 = Activates EQ Focus Mode
Encoder Knob 7 or F7 = Activates Freq/Gain Mixer Mode
Encoder Knob 8 or F8 = Activates Freq/Gain Channel Mode
EQ Focus Mode:
Press EQa second time to open the Logic Channel EQand editmultiple EQ parametersfor the
selected channel. The left/right Cursor Arrows browse pages of EQ bands.
Encoder Knob 1 = Band 1 Frequency
Encoder Knob 2 = Band 1 Gain
Encoder Knob 3 = Band 1 Q-Factor
Encoder Knob 4 = Band 1 Bypass
Encoder Knob 5 = Band 2 Frequency
Encoder Knob 6 = Band 2 Gain
Encoder Knob 7 = Band 2 Q-Factor
Encoder Knob 8 = Band 2 Bypass
Freq/Gain Mixer Mode:(EQ+ F7)
This is the place to efciently manage frequency separation between instruments for a mixdown.
After the rough mix, use this mode to quickly assign tracks appropriate real estate on the sonic
stage. The LCDdisplay shows channel strip names andfrequency of the selected EQ band. The
Encoder Knobschange the EQ frequency, and the faders adjust EQ Gain.Mute toggles bypass of
the selected EQ band. Cursor Arrows up/down select the EQ band.
(EQ- EQ)
:
Freq/Gain Focus Mode:(EQ+ F8)
Edit frequency and gain for all 8 EQ bands on the selected channel strip. This offers very quick
access to powerfully adjust the frequency content of a track, optimal for rough mix. Turning
anEncoder Knob changes the EQ frequency, and the faders adjust EQ Gain. Each channel Mute
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<<<<<Send>>>>>
Send Assignment Mode:(Send)
Use the Send Assignment Mode to set send destinations and adjust send amounts for the
selected channel.Cursor Arrows up/down change the selected send slot number.Cursor Arrows
left/right select a parameter.Press Shift+Mute to toggle send bypass. Press Flip to control the
selected parameters on the faders, and while Flip is engaged, pressMute to toggle send bypass.
Press Solo (channel) to toggle send Pre/Post.
Send Focus Mode:(Send- Send)
Press Sendtwice to enter Send Focus Mode, and edit multiple parameters for the selected
channel. Each Encoder Knob is set to a different function. The left/right Cursor Arrows browse
pages of send slots. The rst page displays send slot 1 & 2, page 2 displays send slot 3 & 4, and
so on.
Send 1:
Encoder Knob 1 = Select send destination
Encoder Knob 2 = Adjust send amount
Encoder Knob 3 = Set send pre/post fader
Encoder Knob 4 = Toggle send bypass
Send 2:
Encoder Knob 5 = Select send destination
Encoder Knob 6 = Adjust send amount
Encoder Knob 7 = Set send pre/post fader
Encoder Knob 8 = Toggle send bypass
Send Assignment Shortcuts:
Hold Send to display the shortcut menu.Here you can select which parameter will appear on the
LCD display and can be edited by the Encoder Knobs in Send Assignment Mode.
Encoder Knob 1 or F1 = Send destination
Encoder Knob 2 or F2 = Send amount
Encoder Knob 3 or F3 = Send pre/post fader
Encoder Knob 4 or F4 = Toggle sendbypass
Encoder Knob 5 or F5 = ActivatesSend Focus Mode
Encoder Knob 6 or F6 = Activates Multiple SendFocus Mode
Encoder Knob 7 or F7 = Activates Destination/Level Mixer Mode
Encoder Knob 8 or F8 = Activates Destination/Level Focus Mode
Multiple Send Focus Mode:(Send+ F6)
This mode is forintegrating complex bus routing during the rough mix or production, adjusting
bothvolume balance and complex sends at once.
Encoder Knobs 1 to 8 edit the selected send parameter for sends 1 to 8 on the selected track.The
left/right Cursor Arrows change the selected parameter:
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Send Destination, Send Level, Pre/Post, Bypass
In an analog/digital hybrid setup making use of I/O Utilityon busses, manage signals to outboard
gear without touching manual routing. Once prepared, turn a knob on the control surface to
send a track through your outboard gear. The template tracks using hardware would be set to no
output, only reaching output through bus sends.This requires rendering the nal mix through the
hardware: Logic Pro X -> Bounce -> Mode:select“Realtime”
Example: Tracks have no output and have sends ready with Bus 10 – 12 assigned.
Bus 10 = Dry output to digital sum
Bus 11 = I/O plugin (with latency offset) to hardware 1, DAW output 1-2
Bus 12 = I/O plugin (with latency offset) to hardware 2, DAW output 1-2
Destination/Level Mixer Mode:(Send+ F7)
Use this mode to mix send amount and select busses for multiple tracks. With prepared effect
busses,this is the place to create an entire effects mix for mixdown.
TheEncoder Knobsselect a send destination, and the faders adjust the send amount. Mute toggles
send bypass, and Solo toggles pre/post. Cursor Arrows up/down select the send slot.
Destination/Level Focus Mode:(Send+ F8)
Use this mode to mix the bus effects balance for single complex tracks. This is the optimal tool for
making a deep effects mix on prominent tracks such as main vocals and lead sounds. With this
mode plus automation, you can use the faders to paint with an artistic pallet of 8 effects to create
color, size, dynamics, and complexity. Edit send destination and send level for 8 send slots on the
selected channel strip. The Encoder Knobsselect a send destination, and the faders adjust the
send amount. Each channel Mute toggles send bypass. Press channel Solo to toggle pre/post.
<<<<<Plug-In>>>>>
Plug-In Assignment Mode:(Plug-In)
Press Plug-In to open and edit plug-ins on any track. To quickly edit an existing plug-in, press the
Encoder Knob to the corresponding plug-in namevisible on the LCD display. Plug-In parameters
appear on the LCD display and are assigned across the Encoder Knobs. Press Cursor Arrowsleft/
right to view and edit further pages of parameters. Press Plug-In to exit. Press Shift + Muteto
bypass the plug-in. Turn an Encoder Knob to select a plug-in and press to conrm and edit. The
up/downCursor Arrows change the selected slot number.
Plug-InFocusMode: (Plug-In -Plug-In)
Press Plug-In again to view and edit plug-ins in the rst 8 slots of the selected track. Press
Shift + Muteto bypass a plug-in. Turn and press an Encoder Knob to select a plug-in for the
corresponding slot number. Adjust parameters with the knobs and use the left/right Cursor Arrows
to view and edit further pages of parameters.
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<<<<<Instrument>>>>>
Instrument Assignment Mode:
Press Instrumentto open and edit instrument plug-ins on MIDI software instrument tracks. Turn
and press an Encoder Knob to select an instrument. Parameters appear across the LCD display
and can be edited with the Encoder Knobs. Use the left/right Cursor Arrows to view and edit
further pages of parameters. Press Plug-In to exit. Press Shift + Muteto bypass the plug-in.
<<<<<User Assignments>>>>>
MIDI Learnis to be used on the Encoder KnobswhileUser Assignments are activated. After
parameter assignment, press Flip to adjust and automate with the motor faders. Any automatable
parameter can be mapped to the control surface using MIDI Learn in Logic Pro X. Fiveindividual
User Assignmentsetups can be used for unique sets ofMIDI Learn assignments.
Shift +Track= User Assignments 1
Shift +Pan = User Assignments 2
Shift +EQ = User Assignments 3
Shift +Send = User Assignments 4
Shift +Plug-in = User Assignments 5
Shift +Instrument = Smart Controls
To create an assignment in one of the User Modes, useMIDI Learn in Logic Pro X to map
parameters to the Encoder Knobs:
1. Enter a User Assignment mode –the LCD display is blank
2. Move the parameter you want to assign with the mouse in Logic Pro X
3. Press the keyboard shortcut “Command + L”, the Controller Assignments Window appears.
4. Turnthe Encoder Knob to assign.
5. Move the next parameter with the mouse in Logic Pro X.
6. Turn the next Encoder Knob to assign.
7. Click the Learn button in the Controller Assignments Window to nish. Now the User
Assignment can be used and recalled later.
Parameter names and values set with MIDI Learn in User Assignments appear on the LCD
display.Press Flip to access these custom parameters on the faders.This way the motor faders will
also follow automation.
<<<<<Advanced Utilities>>>>>
The Utilities buttons access additional workow operations, and many button combinations access
extended functionality and options.
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Click:
Click = Activate/deactivate metronome click (separate for playback and record)
Shift + Click = Activate/deactivate external sync and the transmission of MMC
(MMC is for controlling compatible tape machines from the DAW)
The metronome click is a tempo reference for production and recording.
There are options and settings in Logic Pro X for the click:
File ->Project Settings -> Metronome
Solo:
Solo (transport) = Activate Solo Regions: selected regions in the Arrange Window are solo
Shift + Solo = SetSolo Lock: selected regions solo, regardless of subsequent selections
Solo Regions is a useful evaluation tool for production, plus aids in audio editing. This allows
efcient techniques exclusive to a digital setup. Use the Solo (channel) buttons to solo by track in
the more traditional method.
Marker:
UseMarker to manage markers in the Arrange Window. Press Marker +Nudge to create a marker
at the playhead. Use Rewind or FastForwardto move the playhead and the cycle to the previous/
next existing marker.
Press Shift + Marker to displaythe marker menu, or just hold Marker. The Encoder Knobs have the
following commands:
Encoder Knob 1 = Jump to marker 1
Encoder Knob 2 = Jump to marker 2
Encoder Knob 3 = Jump to marker 3
Encoder Knob 4 = Jump to marker 4
Encoder Knob 5 = Jump to marker 5
Encoder Knob 6 = Create marker at the playhead
Encoder Knob 7 = Create marker at the nearest bar
Encoder Knob 8 = Deletes marker at the playhead
Markershortcuts:
Marker+ F1 = Jump to marker 1
Marker+ F2 = Jump to marker 2
Marker+ F3 = Jump to marker 3
Marker+ F4 = Jump to marker 4
Marker+ F5 = Jump to marker 5
Marker+ F6= Jump to marker 6
Marker+ F7= Jump to marker 7
Marker+ F8= Jump to marker 8
Nudge:
Press Nudge to move audio or MIDI regions and events. With nudgeactive, the left/right Cursor
Arrowsselect regions. Press Rewind or FastForwardto nudge the selected region. Use nudge to
adjust timing, or select multiple regions and organize the arrangement.
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Press Shift +Nudge to displaythe nudge menu, or just hold Nudge. Each Encoder Knob has a
different nudge command for the selected region:
Encoder Knob 1 = Set nudge amount forRewind and FastForward
Encoder Knob 2 = Move to the playhead
Encoder Knob 3 = Move by bar
Encoder Knob 4 = Move by beat
Encoder Knob 5 = Move by divisions
Encoder Knob 6 = Move by ticks
Encoder Knob 7 = Move by 1 frame
Encoder Knob 8 = Move by ½ frame
Nudge settings for Rewind and FastForward:
Nudge + F1 = Ticks
Nudge + F2 = Divisions
Nudge + F3 = Beats
Nudge + F4 = Bars
Nudge + F5 = Frames
Nudge + F6 = Half Frames
Drop – Autopunch:
Drop toggles Autopunch. Autopunch is recording which overwrites existing audio or MIDI within a
set punch area. This is a key workow tool because of the time saved by combining tracking and
major edits. Without Autopunch, subsequent takes must be individually edited into the nal tracks.
Using Drop keeps a production moving forward, which boosts creativity and productivity.
Hold Drop and turn the Jog Wheel to quickly dene the punch area.
Drop + Rewind = Set punch-in location to the playhead position
Drop + FastForward= Set punch-out location to the playhead position
PressShift+Drop to display the punch edit menu. The Encoder Knobs adjust the punch area:
Turn Encoder Knob 3 = Move the selected punch area by bar
Press Encoder Knob 5 = Set punch-in locator to the playhead position
Turn Encoder Knob 5 = Move punch-in locator in bars
Turn Encoder Knob 6 = Move punch-in locator in beats
Press Encoder Knob 7 = Set punch-out locator to the playhead position
Turn Encoder Knob 7 = Move punch-out locator in bars
Turn Encoder Knob 8 = Move punch-out locator in beats
Replace:
PressReplaceto enable overwriting recordings, like recording on tape. Replace is not destructive,
but it does inspire productivity through simplicity and maintain a clean project Arrange Window.
When Replace is disabled, recording over existing regions creates a take folder. If enabled, new
overlapping audio recordings cut existing regions.
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Settings forReplaceare in Logic Pro X ->Preferences -> Recording -> Replace:
Region Erase = Cut MIDI and audio regions when recording
Region Punch = Cut MIDI and audio regions when recording with input
Content Erase = Overwrites MIDI and audio inside regions when recording
Content Punch = Overwrites MIDI and audio inside regions when recording with input
Region Operations:
Use Cmd+ Function buttons to manage audio and MIDI regionsin the Arrange Window.
Cmd +F1 = Cut
Cmd +F2 = Copy
Cmd +F3 = Paste
Cmd +F4 = Clear
Cmd +F5 = Select All
Cmd +F6 = Select All Following
Cmd +F7 = Select Similar Regions/Events
Cmd +F8 = Select Inside Locators
Settings Mode:(Cmd+ Name/Value)
Encoder Knob 5 = Toggle track number on the main LCD display = Option +Name/Value
Encoder Knob 6 = Engages Channel Focus Lock: in Focus Modes, the selected track remains on
the encoder knobs even after subsequent channel selections.
Encoder Knob 7 = Toggle the main LCD display style =Name/Value
Encoder Knob 8 = Toggle the digital time display =SMPTE/Beats
Additional Functions:(default QCon Pro X, Platform B+ only)
Save = Save Logic Pro X project
Option + Save = Save As: Save project with a new name
Cancel = Cancel preselection, Close track folder
Enter = Execute, OK, Open selected track folder
Undo = Logic Pro X Undofunction
Shift +Undo = Redo
Option + Undo = Open Undo History
External Controls:
On the units QCon Pro X, QCon Pro G2, and QCon Pro, connect a standard momentary foot
switch to User A or User B, and then power on the Icon control surface.
User A = Toggle Play/Stop
User B = Record
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<<<<<<<<< Advanced Conguration >>>>>>>>>
After successful control surface setup with your Icon control surface and expansion banks, go to
Logic Pro X ->Control Surfaces -> Setup for manual conguration.
Touch Fader to Select Track:
Check “activate touch faders activates track” to enable instant track selection when touching a
fader. By default this feature is off, and the Select buttons are used to select a channel.
Fader Touch Sensitivity:
In the setup window under “Mackie Control” is a settingfor fader touch sensitivity. 0 makes the
faders slightly less responsive and 5 is the maximum sensitivity.
Control Surface Group Parameters:
These settings impact all fader banks.This is the recommended default setup:
Flip Mode: Off(“Mute”disables motor faders. Press Flip to restore)
Display Mode: Value
Clock Display: SMPTE
Channel Strip View Mode: Arrange
Fader Bank for Tracks View: 0
Fader Bank for All View: 0
Channel Strip Parameter: Automation
Surround Parameter: Angle
EQ Band: 3
EQ Parameter: Gain
All EQs Parameter Page: 0
Send Slot: 1
Send Parameter: Destination
All Sends Parameter Page: 0
Split: no. of upper parameters: 0
Instrument Parameter Page: 0
Inst Param Page (Split Lower): 0
Insert Type: Audio (“MIDI” changes Plug-In Assignment to instead access MIDI FX)
Insert Slot: 1
Insert Type (Split Lower): Audio
Plug-in Parameter Page: 0
Channel Strip Track: 262145
Channel Strip Track (Split Lower): 262145
Track Lock: (No)
Track Name Format: Name
Parameter Page Shift Mode: By Page (“By Parameter”changes Cursor Arrows menu style)
Relative Change Mode: Coarse (“Full”, “Fine”changes Encoder Knobs edit style)
Mix Group: 1
Group Parameter Page: 0
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<<<<<<<<< Troubleshooting >>>>>>>>>
Strange behavior in the DAW, unexpected functions, device not recognized, orfreezes:
Disconnect all MIDI-USB devices. In Logic, delete all control surface congurations andzones
(including other MIDI devices) in Controller Assignments and Control Surface Setupand then close
Logic. For testing, connect directly to the computer without a USB hub or USB extension cable.
Turn on the Icon control surface and select the MCP Logic Pro X mode.
OSX – Go to Audio-MIDI-Setup, open MIDI Studio, and delete unused congurations and all Icon
devices. Restart the Icon control surface to automatically recongure.
Finally, start Logic Pro X and congure the control surface in Control Surfaces -> Setup.
Go to New -> Install – select Mackie Control – click Add
Select your device for both Output and Input Port, displayed under “Device: Mackie Control”
Faders are not motorized:
The power source is not connected. Verify the power source by disconnecting USB and turning
the control surface on. If power is well connected, it will start up normally.
Faders makenoise or move improperly:
A fader calibration is needed. Please read the section on Fader Calibration below for details.
I want to control and automate certain parameters:
Use the User Assignments 1-5 andMIDI Learnto assign parameters to controls. PressShift +Track
to activate User Assignment 1, and use MIDI Learnin Logic Pro X to map parameters to the
Encoder Knobs. Now, pressFlipto control these parameters with the faders.
Scrubplays no Audio:
In Logic Pro X, by default scrub does not play audio. To enable audio scrub go toPreferences ->
Audio -> Editing, and select “Scrubbing with audio…”
I want to change the behavior of a function:
Icon control surfaces with MCP offer deep and complex control options, just please remember that
the control surface only sends/receives MIDI messages. The functionality happens in your DAW.
The style and components of a function is xed based on the DAW MCP implementation, and
can’t be changed unless specically otherwise stated. The behavior is different in every DAW and
can change with DAW version updates.
I want to see customvalues on the display:
The messages and values on the display are generated from values sent by the DAW as return
MIDI. Display readouts in return MIDI are controlled by the MCP implementation in your DAW,
so they are not customizable unless specically otherwise stated. The rate at which the screen
updates certain parameters is controlled by the frequency of the corresponding MIDI messages in
the DAW. These update rates have changed with various Logic Pro X updates.
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I want to adda custom function:
It is possible to use User Assignment Modes with MIDI Learn to freely assign parameters to the
encoder knobs, and pressFlip to apply these controls to the faders. To alter and customize controls
beyond standard MCP, please review the DAW developer support on customizing controller
assignments in expert view. In many DAWs, it is possible to assign Key Commands (instead of
MCP functions) to MIDI Input generated from buttons on Icon control surfaces. In the typical style
of MCP implementation, device-specic MIDI input used by the DAW for MCP is blocked from
other uses.
I want to rescale the faders:
The fader volume curve, zero dB position and value range are preset in the DAW implementation
of MCP, and can’t be adjusted. There is variance between different DAWs.
I want to change the Jog Wheelresolution:
The behavior of the Jog Wheel is preset in the DAW implementation of MCP. In Logic Pro X,
its movement resolution is linked to the grid in the Arrange Window. There is variance between
different DAWs.There may be some adjustment for this, at least by changing grid settings.Pressing
Scrub enables ne movement with the Jog Wheel.
<<<<<<<<< Firmware Update >>>>>>>>>
To accommodate future changes to MCP implementation in new DAW versions plus expand on
operational features, Icon provides Firmware updates for current production and legacy control
surfaces.
Caution:
Please take extra care to follow the correct procedure when performing a rmware update. When
performing a rmware upgrade, always connect directly to the computer without a USB Hub or
extension, and only connect one device to the computer during update. Also quit all other software
which can access MIDI input/output such as your DAW or utility programs.
Verify the power source is well connected to the control surface. You can check by starting the
controller with no USB cable connected. If thedevice startup proceeds normally, external power
appears to be ok.
To U pdate:
OSX – Install and open the device-speciciMap, use “Connect” to select your device, click Update
and follow the directions on screen.(For an XS or EX unit, rst switch iMap mode by clicking the
QCon icon in iMap)
Windows / Legacy – Install and open the device-specic iMap, use “MIDI Devices” to select your
device, click Update. Newer iMap releases automatically download the correct rmware online.
!After Firmware Update, reinstall the device in your DAW by deleting the previous device
conguration and repeating the MCP device setup.
!Never attempt to “downgrade” rmware of an Icon control surface.
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! Only use the iMap and Firmware versions specic for your hardware version.Also be sure to get
the newest iMap on the Icon Pro Audio website.
! Never unpack a .bin rmware le
<<<<<<<<<Fader Calibration – QCon Series>>>>>>>>>
We recommend that every QCon owner performs a fader calibration. The best values vary
according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW) valuescan
move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A to point
B.Fader Calibration allows ne adjustment to the properties of how each motor fader responds
when commanded to move.
Press and hold the Rec Button on channel two and start the device. Fader Calibration will
display. Turn each Encoder Knob to ne tune the value for each channel. A higher value results in
smoother, quieter response. A lower value results in faster movement speed. Each fader can be
ne tuned individually. To adjust the master fader, use the channel select buttons 7 and 8. To save
the new changes and exit, press Encoder Knob 8.
For Logic Pro X, start with values set at 190, evaluate, then adjust individually to personal
preference.
<<<<<<<<<Fader Calibration – Platform (v2.00 and up)>>>>>>>>>
We recommend that every Platform owner performs a fader calibration. The best adjustment
varies according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW)
valuescan move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A
to point B. Fader Calibration allows adjustment to the properties of how the motor faders respond
when commanded to move.
Press and hold the Encoder Knob on channel one and start the device. Turn Encoder Knob 8 to
adjust the total fader response. It is also possible to adjust a single fader by now holding down
Rec on channel three while adjusting the encoder of each channel. A higher value results in
smoother, quieter response. A lower value results in faster movement speed. To save the new
changes and exit, press Encoder Knob 8.
Start with a slower movement, test in your DAW and evaluate, then adjust individually to personal
preference.
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Control Surface Functionality Manual
Pro Tools HUI
QCon Pro X, QCon Pro XS, QCon Pro G2, QCon EX G2 Platform M+,
Platform B+, Platform D2, Platform X+, PlatformNano
Revision v1.00
This is a master manual. Specic device manuals can be built from this material.
Congratulations on owning an Icon control surface! This manual documents the full
range of potential functions when the device is installed in Pro Tools.
You can extensively controlPro Tools with an Icon QCon seriescontrol surface or Icon
Platform modular control system using standard MackieControl protocol.Expansion
bank units can be addedfor more hands-on controls:QCon expansion units for the
QCon series and the Platform X+ channel bank expansion. Platform B+ button module
is necessary toaccess all functions in this manual with Platform M+, and the D2 display
highly recommended.Icon Metal Fader Caps and Icon Metal Knob Caps are available
as an aesthetic and haptic upgrade for the best control experience.
The terms Mackie Control and HUIare used to refer to the control protocol standard to
be used with the QCon and Platform series control surfaces. Pro Tools and all DAWspecic terminology belong to their copyright holders and has no afliation with Icon
Pro Audio.
<<<<< Table of Contents >>>>>
Setup ………………………………………………. -
Getting Started ………………………………………………. -
Mix and Transport ………………………………………………. -
View ………………………………………………. -
Encoder Knob Assignment ………………………………………………. -
Utilities ………………………………………………. -
UserFunctions ………………………………………………. -
Troubleshooting ………………………………………………. -
Firmware Update ………………………………………………. -
Fader Calibration ………………………………………………. -
MIDI Implementation Table ………………………………………………. -
Renamed Buttons ………………………………………………. -
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<<<<<Color Reference Key>>>>>
Control Surface Function
Control Surface Button
DAW Term
ButtonA + ButtonB =hold Button A and press Button B
Button A - Button B = press Button A and then press Button B
<<<<<<<<< Setup>>>>>>>>>
Before you can use your control surface, you will rst need to congure it in Pro Tools.
Once setup,Pro Tools will remember your settings for future sessions without the need
to recongure. For maximum stability, rst boot the control surface and select the DAW
Mode, then start your DAW software.
When your control surface is switched on, it will rst prompt for a DAW Mode selection.
Select the corresponding mode with the illuminated navigation buttons and conrm
selection with the highlighted DAW mode button. On Platform M+, the small channel
indicator will light to show the currently selected DAW Mode.If no buttons are pressed,
the control surface will select the previously used mode after a few seconds.
In the latest device Firmware version (may require Firmware update):
1: MCP General 2: Logic Pro 3: Pro Tools HUI 4: User Dened
In Pro Tools, go to Setup ->Peripherals ->MIDI Controllers. In row #1, select Type:HUI,
and choose your device name for both Receive From and Send To, and select # Ch’s: 8.
In addition, go to Setup -> MIDI, Input Devices. Set a check mark next to the Icon
control surface and click OK.
<<<<<<<<< Getting Started >>>>>>>>>
When rst opening a blank project inPro Tools, we are looking at the Edit Window.
Add Tracks to your project here, and you will see the motor faders jump into position.
Each Icon control surface has one physical bank consisting of 8 channel strip controls.
Each channel strip corresponds to controls for one track in your DAW. The track name
appears on the display above each channel strip. Touch a fader and adjust the track’s
volume. Change a track’s volume in Pro Tools and the corresponding motor fader
will adjust itself. You can balance the volume of multiple faders on the control surface
simultaneously – already a huge mixing advantage of using a control surface. Press the
Bank up / down buttons to scroll through further tracks in the project in xed blocks of
8.The Channel up / down buttons stepthe focus of the current bankone track at a time.
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The 9th fader on your control surface is the Master Fader. Pro Tools does not support
any use of the master fader or master meter with HUI.
The Encoder Knobs edit parameters according to the current Assignment Mode. Turn
them to edit a parameter or change a selection.Each knob affects the track on that
channel strip, or in advanced encoder modes, allknobs affect the currently selected
Track. Press the knob to reset to the default value, or conrm a selection depending on
the Assignment Mode.
<<<<<<<<<Mix and Transport>>>>>>>>>
Transport:
Play = Begin playback
Stop = Stop playback
Rec (transport) =Arm recording
FastForward = Shuttle forward in Edit Window
Rewind =Shuttle backwards in Edit Window
Cycle = Toggle the playback loop on/off
Channel Bank Options:
Channel up/down = Step the current bank by one track
Bank up/down = Scroll through tracks in blocks of 8
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Channel Strip Buttons:
Rec (channel) = Arms thetrack for recording.
Solo = Engage Solo for one or multiple tracks
Mute = Engage Mute for one or multiple tracks
Select = Focuses and selects the track
Jog Wheel:
Press Scrubto toggle the Jog Wheel function between scrub and off. Then turn the Jog Wheel
to adjust the playhead position, visible in the Edit Windowin Pro Tools.(On Platform M+, scrub is
accessed by pressing down the jog wheel.)
Fader Lock:
Press Lock Mix to disable touch sensitive changes to fader position.
<<<<<<<<<View>>>>>>>>>
Time Display:
Thedigitaltime displayshows the current play position in Bars|Beats, Min:Secs, SMPTE Timecode,
Feet+Frames, or Samples, depending on the current selection in the Pro Tools transport window.
Window Shortcuts:
Edit= Toggle Edit Window
Mix= Toggle Mix View
Transport= Show/hide Transport Window
Mem Lock= Show/hide Memory Locations Window
Zoom &Cursor Arrows:
The Cursor Arrows (left, right, up, down) change selections in both Mix View and Edit Window, or
modify zoom in the Edit Window.Press Zoom to activate zoom controls using the Cursor Arrows.
Zoom controls only work in the Edit Window.
(On Platform M+, Zoom is managed by toggling the Zoom buttons and turning the jog wheel.)
<<<<<<<<< Encoder Knob Assignment>>>>>>>>>
Press the Assignment buttons to select the category of parameters currently assigned to the
Encoder Knobs. Press or turn the Encoder Knobs to edit parameters.
Pan Assignment:
Pan = Activates Pan Assignment, view and edit routingfor each track. Press Panagain to toggle
panning left/right on stereo tracks.
Routing Assignment: (QCon Pro X and Platform B+ only)
Assign + Input = Activates I/ORouting, edit inputrouting for each track with the Encoder Knobs.
Press Assign to conrm.
Assign + Output = Activates I/ORouting, edit outputrouting for each track with the Encoder Knobs.
Press Assign to conrm.
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Plug-In Assignment:
Plug-In = Select a channel, then press Plug-In. Next press Plug-In Assign to view the selected
channel’s inserts 1-4 on the LCD Display.Turn the Encoder Knobs to add/select plug-in effects.
Press Plug-In Assign to conrm. Turn Encoder Knob 5 to access insert 5 on knob 1. Press an
Encoder Knob 1-4 to edit the selected plugin. Parametersappear on the LCD Display above track
1-4. Turn the Encoder Knobs to edit the lower parameter, press the Encoder Knobs to toggle
the upper parameter. Turn Encoder Knob 5 to access further pages of parameters on knobs 1-4.
Press Encoder Knob 5 to return to viewing inserts for the selected channel.
While a plugin is open:
Bypass = Toggle Plug-In Bypass
Compare = Toggle previous plugin parameter settings
Send Assignment:
Assign + Send A-E = Activates Send Routing, edit send destination for each track with the
Encoder Knobs. Press Assign to conrm.
Send A-E = Activates Send Assignment, Turn the Encoder Knobs to adjust the send level to the
corresponding send destination for eachtrack.
Press Flip to access the currentSend Faders on themotor faders.
<<<<<<<<<Automation>>>>>>>>>>
Ease creating and managing automation is a highlight of using a control surface with motor faders.
Press the Automation buttons to change the automation behavior of the selected track.
Automation Modes:
Read = Toggle between Read and Off:
Set to Read, the channel will respond to existing automation in real time. Any parameters with
automation will jump to existing automated values during playback.
Set to Off, the channel will ignore all automation.
Write = All channel parameters record automation during playback. This overrides and replaces all
automation. This is for tracking an unassisted mixdown performance.
Touch = The channel reads existing automation, plus writes automation for specic parameters
adjusted during playback. This only creates automation while parameters are being edited.
Latch = Reads existing automation, plus writes automation for specic parameters adjusted during
playback. This continues to write automation for any parameters which have been changed during
playback.
Trim = Trim allows automation to be modied instead of overwritten. Adjusting knobs and faders
during playback will make a change relative to existing automation.
Off= Disable track automation. Set to Off, the channel will ignore all automation.
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Suspend= Disable automation on all tracks
<<<<<<<<<Utilities>>>>>>>>>
In=Set the left locator at the playhead position
Out= Set the right locator at the playhead position
Punch= Activate Quick Punch: during playback, tap Record to track and Play to punch out
Undo = Pro ToolsUndo function
Shift +Cmd + Undo = Pro ToolsRedofunction
Save= Pro ToolsSaveproject
Enter= Pro ToolsEnterfunction
Esc/Cancel= Pro ToolsCancelfunction
<<<<<<<<<Modiers>>>>>>>>>
Thefour Modier buttons can be held to alter the function of other commands as dened with Pro
Tools keyboard shortcuts. Some applications for the four modier buttons:
Option + Cursor Arrows =Scrollwindow view in Edit Windowor Mix View
Shift + Cursor Arrows = Extend selection in Edit Window
Control= Clutch: hold bypass grouping for track levels (faders)
Option+ Cursor Arrows(left/right) =Centersselection in Edit Window
Option + Cursor Arrows(up/down) =Subtract track selection in Edit Window
<<<<<<<<< Troubleshooting >>>>>>>>>
Strange behavior in the DAW, unexpected functions, device not recognized, orfreezes:
Disconnect all MIDI-USB devices. In Pro Tools, remove all control surface congurationsin
Setups -> Peripherals -> MIDI Controllers andclose Pro Tools. For testing, connect directly to the
computer without a USB hub or USB extension cable. Turn on the Icon control surface and select
the HUIPro Tools mode.
First check that the specied USB cable is in good condition and well connected. For testing,
connect directly to the computer without a USB hub or USB extension cable.
OSX – Go to Audio-MIDI-Setup, open MIDI Studio, and delete unused congurations and Icon
devices. Restart the Icon control surface to automatically recongure.
Windows –Open the Device Manager in Windows, select the Icon Control Surface, and delete the
device.Now restart the control surface to automaticallyrecongure. If there remain issues related
to the USB connection, a Windows update can repairsome issues.
Windows – If the device does not appear in the Windows Control Panel, you may need to uninstall
MIDI devices - you will need a third party utility application to do this easily. Windows has limits on
MIDI devices successfully installed in total, and MIDI devices remain installed when disconnected.
Finally, start Pro Tools and recongure the control surface in Setups -> Peripherals -> MIDI
Controllers.
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Faders are not motorized:
The power source is not connected. Verify the power source by disconnecting USB and turning
the control surface on. If power is well connected, it will start up normally.
Faders make noise or move improperly:
A fader calibration is needed. Please read the section on Fader Calibration below for details.
I want to control and automate certain parameters:
Access parameters via the Assignment Modesand use Automation Modesto begin creating live
automation.PressFlipto control these parameters with the faders.
I want to change the behavior of a function:
Icon control surfaces with MCP offer deep and complex control options, just please remember that
the control surface only sends/receives MIDI messages. The functionality happens in your DAW.
The style and components of a function is xed based on the DAW MCP implementation, and
can’t be changed unless specically otherwise stated. The behavior is different in every DAW and
can change with DAW version updates.
I want to see customvalues on the display:
The messages and values on the display are generated from values sent by the DAW as return
MIDI. Display readouts in return MIDI are controlled by the MCP implementation in your DAW,
so they are not customizable unless specically otherwise stated. The rate at which the screen
updates certain parameters is controlled by the frequency of the corresponding MIDI messages in
the DAW. These update rates have changed with various Pro Tools updates.
I want to adda custom function:
To alter and customize controls beyond standard MCP, please review the DAW developer support
on customizing controller assignments in expert view. In some DAWs, it is possible to assign
Key Commands (instead of MCP functions) to MIDI Input generated from buttons on Icon control
surfaces. In the typical style of MCP implementation, device-specic MIDI input used by the DAW
for MCP is blocked from other uses.
I want to rescale the faders:
The fader volume curve, zero dB position and value range are preset in the DAW implementation
of MCP, and can’t be adjusted. There is variance between different DAWs.
I want to change the Jog Wheel resolution:
The behavior of the Jog Wheel is preset in the DAW implementation of MCP. There is variance
between different DAWs. There may be some adjustment for this, at least by changing grid
settings. Pressing Scrub enables ne movement with the Jog Wheel.
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<<<<<<<<< Firmware Update>>>>>>>>>
To accommodate future changes to MCP implementation in new DAW versions plus expand on
operational features, Icon provides Firmware updates for current production and legacy control
surfaces.
Caution:
Please take extra care to follow the correct procedure when performing a rmware update. When
performing a rmware upgrade, always connect directly to the computer without a USB Hub or
extension, and only connect one device to the computer during update.Also quit all other software
which can access MIDI input/output such as your DAW or utility programs.
Verify the power source is well connected to the control surface. You can check by starting the
controller with no USB cable connected. If thedevice startup proceeds normally, external power
appears to be ok.
To Update:
OSX – Install and open the device-specic iMap, use “Connect” to select your device, click Update
and follow the directions on screen.(For an XS or EX unit, rst switch iMap mode by clicking the
QCon icon in iMap)
Windows / Legacy – Install and open the device-specic iMap, use “MIDI Devices” to select your
device, click Update. Newer iMap releases automatically download the correct rmware online.
!After Firmware Update, reinstall the device in your DAW by deleting the previous device
conguration and repeating the MCP device setup.
!Never attempt to “downgrade” rmware of an Icon control surface.
! Only use the iMap and Firmware versions specic for your hardware version. Also be sure to get
the newest iMap on the Icon Pro Audio website.
! Never unpack a .bin rmware le
<<<<<<<<< Fader Calibration – QCon Series >>>>>>>>>
We recommend that every QCon owner performs a fader calibration. The best values vary
according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW) valuescan
move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A to point B.
Fader Calibration allows ne adjustment to the properties of how each motor fader responds when
commanded to move.
Press and hold the Rec Button on channel two and start the device. Fader Calibration will
display. Turn each Encoder Knob to ne tune the value for each channel. A higher value results in
smoother, quieter response. A lower value results in faster movement speed. Each fader can be
ne tuned individually. To adjust the master fader, use the channel select buttons 7 and 8. To save
the new changes and exit, press Encoder Knob 8.
Start with values set at 185, evaluate, then adjust individually to personal preference.
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<<<<<<<<<Fader Calibration – Platform (v2.00 and up)>>>>>>>>>
We recommend that every Platform owner performs a fader calibration. The best adjustment
varies according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW)
valuescan move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A
to point B. Fader Calibration allows adjustment to the properties of how the motor faders respond
when commanded to move.
Press and hold the Encoder Knob on channel one and start the device. Turn Encoder Knob 8 to
adjust the total fader response. It is also possible to adjust a single fader by now holding down
Rec on channel three while adjusting the encoder of each channel. A higher value results in
smoother, quieter response. A lower value results in faster movement speed. To save the new
changes and exit, press Encoder Knob 8.
Start with a slower movement, test in your DAW and evaluate, then adjust individually to personal
preference.
Control Surface Functionality Manual
Ableton Live 10
QCon Pro X, QCon Pro XS, QCon Pro G2, QCon EX G2 Platform M+,
Platform B+, Platform D2, Platform X+, PlatformNano
Revision v0.81
This is a master manual. Specic device manuals can be built from this material.
Congratulations on owning an Icon control surface! This manual documents the full
range of potential functions when the device is installed in Ableton Live.
You can extensively controlAbleton Live with an Icon QCon seriescontrol surface
or Icon Platform modular control system using standard MackieControl protocol.
Expansion bank units can be addedfor more hands-on controls:QCon expansion units
for the QCon series and the Platform X+ channel bank expansion. Platform B+ button
module is necessary toaccess all functions in this manual with Platform M+, and the
D2 display highly recommended.Icon Metal Fader Caps and Icon Metal Knob Caps are
available as an aesthetic and haptic upgrade for the best control experience.
The term Mackie Control is used to refer to the control protocol standard to be used
with the QCon and Platform series control surfaces, and is abbreviated as MCP.
Ableton Live and all DAW-specic terminology belong to their copyright holders and
has no afliation with Icon Pro Audio.
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<<<<< Table of Contents >>>>>
Setup ………………………………………………. -
Getting Started ………………………………………………. -
Mix and Transport ………………………………………………. -
Group ………………………………………………. -
View ………………………………………………. -
Encoder Knob Assignment ………………………………………………. -
Utilities ………………………………………………. -
UserFunctions ………………………………………………. -
Troubleshooting ………………………………………………. -
Firmware Update ………………………………………………. -
Fader Calibration ………………………………………………. -
MCP MIDI Implementation Table ………………………………………………. -
Renamed Buttons ………………………………………………. -
<<<<<Color Reference Key>>>>>
Control Surface Function
Control Surface Button
DAW Term
ButtonA + ButtonB =hold Button A and press Button B
Button A - Button B = press Button A and then press Button B
<<<<<<<<< Setup>>>>>>>>>
Before you can use your control surface, you will rst need to congure it in Ableton
Live.Once setup,Ableton Live will remember your settings for future sessions without
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the need to recongure. For maximum stability, rst boot the control surface and select
the DAW Mode, then start your DAW software.
When your control surface is switched on, it will rst prompt for a DAW Mode selection.
Select the corresponding mode with the illuminated navigation buttons and conrm
selection with the highlighted DAW mode button. On Platform M+, the small channel
indicator will light to show the currently selected DAW Mode.If no buttons are pressed,
the control surface will select the previously used mode after a few seconds.
In the latest device Firmware version (may require Firmware update):
1: MCP General 2: Logic Pro 3: Pro Tools HUI 4: User Dened
In Ableton Live, advanced conguration needs to be enabled. Open Ableton Live ->
Preferences -> General -> Advanced, select Show Advanced Tools, and verify that
all additional options are checked. (Audio, Surround, MIDI, Score, Control Surface,
Advanced Edit)
To congure your Icon control surface, go to Ableton Live -> Control Surfaces -> Setup.
Delete previous Mackie Control congurations, then go to New -> Install, select Mackie
Control, and click Add. Finally choose your device name for both the Output Port and
Input Port, displayed under “Device: Mackie Control”.
Repeat this process for any expansion modules but us Mackie Control XT. You can
now use your Icon control surface for transport, mix, and extended control functions.
Next up: An overview ofthe fundamental elements for controlling Ableton Live.
<<<<<<<<< Getting Started >>>>>>>>>
When rst opening a blank project inAbleton Live, we are looking at the Session View.
Add tracks to your project here, and you will see the motor faders jump into position.
Each Icon control surface has one physical bank consisting of 8 channel strip controls.
Each channel strip corresponds to controls for one track in your DAW. The track name
appears on the display above each channel. Touch a fader and adjust the track’s
volume. Change a channel’s volume in Ableton Live and the corresponding motor
fader will adjust itself. You can balance the volume of multiple faders on the control
surface simultaneously – already a huge mixing advantage of using a control surface.
Press the Bank up / down buttons to scroll through further channels in the project in
xed blocks of 8.The Channel up / down buttons stepthe focus of the current bankone
channel at a time.
The 9th fader on your control surface is the Master Faderand always commands the
master level, which engages after the output stage of the project, so after any plugins
used on the output sum.This is advantageous for several classic mixing techniques and
effectively regulates your monitor volume.
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The Encoder Knobs edit parameters according to the current Assignment Mode. Turn
them to edit a parameter or change a selection.Each knob affects the track on that
channel strip, or in advanced encoder modes, allknobs affect the currently selected
track. Press the knob to reset to the default value, or conrm a selection depending on
the Assignment Mode.
<<<<<<<<<Mix and Transport>>>>>>>>>
Jog Wheel:
Turn the Jog Wheel to quickly adjust the play position on the grid, visible in the
ArrangementViewin Ableton Live.Scrubtoggles the Jog Wheelbehavior. (On Platform M+,
scrub is activated by pressing down the jog wheel.)
!! By default in Ableton Live, scrub is disabled in the arrangement. To enable Scrub in
Arrangement View, in Ableton Live go to Preferences -> Look/Feel and activate “Permanent
Scrub Areas”.
Transport:
Play = Begin playback
Stop = Stop playback
Rec (transport) = Begin recording Audio and MIDI input
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FastForward= Shuttle forward in Arrangement View
Rewind =Shuttle backwards in Arrangement View
Cycle = Toggle the playback loop cycle on/off
Channel Bank Options:
Bank up/down = Scroll through tracks in the project in xed blocks of 8
Channel up/down = Step the current bank by one track
Shift + Bank up/down = Scroll bank to rst or last track
Shift + Channel up/down = Scroll bank to rst or last track
Channel Strip Buttons:
Rec (channel) = Arms a singletrack for recording.
!! To allow multiple track recording, in Ableton Live go to Preferences ->Misc and deactivate
“Exclusive Track Arming”
Solo = Engage Solo for a singletrack
!! To allow multiple tracks insolo, in Ableton Live go to Preferences ->Misc and deactivate
“Exclusive Track Soloing”
Mute = Engage Mute for one or multiple tracks
Select = Focuses and selects the track
Fader Lock:
Press
Lock Mix
to disable touch sensitive changes to fader position. Automation
remains active. This is useful to secure a nished mix.
<<<<<<<<<View>>>>>>>>>
Time Display:
Thedigitaltime displayshows the current play position, either in bars and beats or in SMPTE
time code format. Press SMPTE/Beatstotoggle readoutformats on the time display.
View Shortcuts:
Session/Arrange= Toggle Arrangement View and Session View
Track/Clip = Toggle Clip View and Track View
Browser = Show/hide the Browser
Clip Detail = Show/hide the Clip/Track View
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Follow = Activate Follow Mode to auto-scroll during playback in Arrangement View
Zoom &Cursor Arrows:
The Cursor Arrows (left, right, up, down) change selections or modify zoom in the
Arrangement View.In Assignment Modes they change theEncoder Knob parameter selection
and scroll through pages of parameters when editing plug-ins.
Press Zoom to activate zoom controls using the Cursor Arrows. Zoom controls only work in
the Arrangement View. When the Zoom button is illuminated, press Option + Cursor Arrows
to adjust individual track zoom.
(On Platform M+, Zoom is managed by toggling the Zoom buttons and turning the jog
wheel.)
Show Return Tracks:
Activate showingReturn Tracks to display and control return tracks on the channel strips.
(On QCon Pro G2: Shift + F8)
(Returns)
<<<<< <<<< Encoder Knob Assignment >>>> >>>>>
Press one of the Assignment buttons to select the category of parameters currently assigned to
the Encoder Knobs. Turn the Encoder Knobs to edit parameters, and press to toggle selection
from a list. Pressing a knob when editing a parameter restores the default value. Use Previous /
Next to browse pages of parameters.
Assignment Mode s:
/O = Activates Routing Assignment, view and edit routing for each track. Press I/O to toggle
I
viewing Input Type, Input Channel, Output Type, Output Channel
Send = Activates Send Assignment, adjust multiple send levels for the selected track
Pan = Activates Pan Assignment, edit stereo pan for each track
Rack = Activates Rack Assignment, create and adjust plug-in effects and instruments: Press
Rack to display devices for the currently selected track. Use Page up/down to browse pages of
devices and press an Encoder Knobs to select a device. Parameters appear across the LCD
display over the Encoder Knobs to be edited.
Fader Flip :
Press Flip to access the current Encoder Knob parameters on the touch sensitive motor faders.
Channel volume can then be adjusted using the Encoder Knobs. This is great for precise
parameter adjustments and managing automation.
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<<<<< <<<< Utilities >>>> >>>>>
Use Marker to create a locator at the play position. Press Stop, then Marker to delete a
currently selected locator. Press Next / Previous to jump between set locators.
Press Draw Mode to create automation in Arrangement View. Use the Faders to automate
volume and the Encoder Knobs to automate the parameters currently assigned to.
Undo = Ableton Live Undo function
Redo = Ableton Live Redo function
Shift + Session/Arrange = Set focus to Arrangement View or Session View
Shift + Track/Clip = Set focus to Track View or Clip View
Shift + Browser = Set focus to Browser
<<<<<<<<< User Functions >>>>>>>>>
The eight Function buttons, F1 through F8, are to be assigned custom user commands
using MIDI map mode in Ableton Live. MIDI mappings are saved in projects and your
favorite setup should best be saved in your template project.
Recommended custom user commands:
F1 = Play all clips in Scene 1 (Master, Session View)
F2 = Play all clips in Scene 2
F3 = Play all clips in Scene 3
F4 = Play all clips in Scene 4
F5 = Play all clips in Scene 5
F6 = Play all clips in Scene 6
F7 = Play all clips in Scene 7
F8 = Play all clips in Scene 8
In Ableton Live, assigning MIDI mappings overrides control surface functions. This allows that
in addition to the Function buttons, other buttons can be assigned useful functions as well.
MIDI mappings are saved in projects and you favorite setup should best be saved in your
template project.
Additional recommended user commands:
G2 and Pro X
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(Name/Value) = Tap Tempo- Press repeatedly to set project BPM
(DAWmode1) = Punch In- start recording at the loop start position
(DAWmode2) = Punch Out - stop recording at the loop end position
(DAWmode3) = Capture- Create a clip from the last given MIDI input
(2ndBot-Left) = Metronome-(On/Off)
Additional for Pro X
(AssignmentRight) = MIDI Arrangement Overdub- Recording MIDI adds to existing clips
(MarkerFarRight1) = NEW - Opens new scene for all record armed tracks
(MarkerFarRight2) = Automation Arm - enables automation recording
Shift + F1 to F8 = User Functions F9 to F16(Verify in new rmware)
External Controls:
On the units QCon Pro X, QCon Pro G2, and QCon Pro, connect a standard momentary foot
switch to User A or User B, and then power on the Icon control surface.
User A and User B = Can be assigned a function with MIDI Mapping
<<<<<<<<< Troubleshooting >>>>>>>>>
Strange behavior in the DAW, unexpected functions, device not recognized, orfreezes:
Disconnect all MIDI-USB devices. In Logic, delete all control surface congurations andzones
(including other MIDI devices) in Controller Assignments and Control Surface Setupand then close
Logic. For testing, connect directly to the computer without a USB hub or USB extension cable.
Turn on the Icon control surface and select the MCP Ableton Live mode.
First check that the specied USB cable is in good condition and well connected. For testing,
connect directly to the computer without a USB hub or USB extension cable.
OSX – Go to Audio-MIDI-Setup, open MIDI Studio, and delete unused congurations and Icon
devices. Restart the Icon control surface to automatically recongure.
Windows –Open the Device Manager in Windows, select the Icon Control Surface, and delete the
device.Now restart the control surface to automaticallyrecongure. If there remain issues related
to the USB connection, a Windows update can repairsome issues.
Windows – If the device does not appear in the Windows Control Panel, you may need to uninstall
MIDI devices - you will need a third party utility application to do this easily.Windows has limits on
MIDI devices successfully installed in total, and MIDI devices remain installed when disconnected.
Finally, start Ableton Live and congure the control surface in Control Surfaces -> Setup.
Go to New -> Install – select Mackie Control – click Add
Select your device for both Output and Input Port, displayed under “Device: Mackie Control”
Repeat the process for extensions, but instead select Mackie Control XT.
Faders are not motorized:
The power source is not connected. Verify the power source by disconnecting USB and turning
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the control surface on. If power is well connected, it will start up normally.
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Faders make noise or move improperly:
A fader calibration is needed. Please read the section on Fader Calibration below for details.
I want to control and automate certain parameters:
Access parameters via the Assignment Modes and use Automation Modes to begin creating live
automation. Press Flipto control these parameters with the faders. Additionally, useMIDI Learnto
assign parameters to free user controls.
I want to change the behavior of a function:
Icon control surfaces with MCP offer deep and complex control options, just please remember that
the control surface only sends/receives MIDI messages. The functionality happens in your DAW.
The style and components of a function is xed based on the DAW MCP implementation, and
can’t be changed unless specically otherwise stated. The behavior is different in every DAW and
can change with DAW version updates.
I want to see customvalues on the display:
The messages and values on the display are generated from values sent by the DAW as return
MIDI. Display readouts in return MIDI are controlled by the MCP implementation in your DAW,
so they are not customizable unless specically otherwise stated. The rate at which the screen
updates certain parameters is controlled by the frequency of the corresponding MIDI messages in
the DAW. These update rates have changed with various Ableton Live updates.
I want to adda custom function:
To alter and customize controls beyond standard MCP, please review the DAW developer support
on customizing controller assignments in expert view. In some DAWs, it is possible to assign
Key Commands (instead of MCP functions) to MIDI Input generated from buttons on Icon control
surfaces. In the typical style of MCP implementation, device-specic MIDI input used by the DAW
for MCP is blocked from other uses.
I want to rescale the faders:
The fader volume curve, zero dB position and value range are preset in the DAW implementation
of MCP, and can’t be adjusted. There is variance between different DAWs.
I want to change the Jog Wheel resolution:
The behavior of the Jog Wheel is preset in the DAW implementation of MCP. There is variance
between different DAWs. There may be some adjustment for this, at least by changing grid
settings. Pressing Scrub enables ne movement with the Jog Wheel.
<<<<<<<<< Firmware Update>>>>>>>>>
To accommodate future changes to MCP implementation in new DAW versions plus expand on
operational features, Icon provides Firmware updates for current production and legacy control
surfaces.
Caution:
Please take extra care to follow the correct procedure when performing a rmware update. When
performing a rmware upgrade, always connect directly to the computer without a USB Hub or
extension, and only connect one device to the computer during update. Also quit all other software
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which can access MIDI input/output such as your DAW or utility programs.
Verify the power source is well connected to the control surface. You can check by starting the
controller with no USB cable connected. If thedevice startup proceeds normally, external power
appears to be ok.
To Update:
OSX – Install and open the device-speciciMap, use “Connect” to select your device, click Update
and follow the directions on screen.(For an XS or EX unit, rst switch iMap mode by clicking the
QCon icon in iMap)
Windows / Legacy – Install and open the device-specic iMap, use “MIDI Devices” to select your
device, click Update. Newer iMap releases automatically download the correct rmware online.
!After Firmware Update, reinstall the device in your DAW by deleting the previous device
conguration and repeating the MCP device setup.
!Never attempt to “downgrade” rmware of an Icon control surface.
! Only use the iMap and Firmware versions specic for your hardware version. Also be sure to get
the newest iMap on the Icon Pro Audio website.
! Never unpack a .bin rmware le
<<<<<<<<< Fader Calibration – QCon Series >>>>>>>>>
We recommend that every QCon owner performs a fader calibration. The best values vary
according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW) valuescan
move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A to point B.
Fader Calibration allows ne adjustment to the properties of how each motor fader responds when
commanded to move.
Press and hold the Rec Button on channel two and start the device. Fader Calibration will
display. Turn each Encoder Knob to ne tune the value for each channel. A higher value results in
smoother, quieter response. A lower value results in faster movement speed. Each fader can be
ne tuned individually. To adjust the master fader, use the channel select buttons 7 and 8. To save
the new changes and exit, press Encoder Knob 8.
For Live 10, I recommend starting with values set at 185, evaluate, then adjust individually to
personal preference.
<<<<<<<<<Fader Calibration – Platform (v2.00 and up)>>>>>>>>>
We recommend that every Platform owner performs a fader calibration. The best adjustment
varies according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW)
valuescan move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A
to point B. Fader Calibration allows adjustment to the properties of how the motor faders respond
when commanded to move.
Press and hold the Encoder Knob on channel one and start the device. Turn Encoder Knob 8 to
adjust the total fader response. It is also possible to adjust a single fader by now holding down
Rec on channel three while adjusting the encoder of each channel. A higher value results in
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