Icon Platform Nano Air operation manual

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Wireless MIDI/Audio control surface with motorized

fader for production

User manual

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit.

2. Keep this manual for future reference.

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

4. Follow all instructions included in this manual.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Contents

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

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

Features ...................................................................................................6

Top Panel Layout ......................................................................................8

Rear Panel Layout .................................................................................. 11

Wireless dongle ......................................................................................12

Getting Started(with USB 3.0 cable connection) ....................................13

Getting Started(Wireless connection) .....................................................14

Download the Mac iMap from your Personal User

Page at www.iconproaudio.com .............................................................15

Installing iMapTM Software for Windows .................................................16

Assigning DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI) ..........................................18

or self dene MIDI functions with iMapTM ................................................18

Assigning DAW mode (Mackie control/HUI) ...........................................19

with iMapTM .............................................................................................19

Assigning MIDI message with User Dened mode at iMapTM ................21

Control element setup at User dened mode .........................................23

Other Functions in iMap™ ......................................................................25

Firmware upgrade ..................................................................................26

Charging the battery ...............................................................................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

Restore the factory default settings ........................................................43

Hardware Connections ...........................................................................44

Specications .........................................................................................45

Services ..................................................................................................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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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ICON ProAudio PlatformNano Air digital control surface. We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right.

In these pages, you'll nd a detailed description of the features of the PlatformNano

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

instructions for their setup and use, and full specications.

Please register the product on our website at the below link www. iconproaudio.com/registration:

Please follow the step by step procedures. Start by inputing the device’s serial number as well as your personal information, etc. By registering your product online, you will be entitled to service and after-sales support at our Help Center by visiting our website at www.iconproaudio.com. Also, all the registered products under your

account will be listed on your personal product page where you will nd updated information such as rmware/driver upgrades, software bundles, user manual

downloads, etc. for your device.

As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging. In the unlikely event the product must be returned for servicing, the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.

With proper care and adequate air circulation, your PlatformNano Air will operate without any trouble for many years.

What's in the package?

● PlatformNano Air USB-MIDI Controller x 1pc

● Quick Start Guide x 1

● USB3. 0 Cable x 1

● PVC overlays for different DAWs

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Register your ICON ProAudio product to your personal account

1. Check serial number of your device

 Please go to http:// iconproaudio.com/registration or scan the QR code

below.



 Input your device’s serial number and the other information on the screen. Click

“Submit”.

  A message will pop up showing your device information such as model name

and its serial number - Click “Register this device to my account” or if you see any other message, please contact our after-sales service team



2. Log in to your personal account page for existing user or sign up for new user

 Existing user: Please log into your personal user page by inputing your

user name and password.

  New user: Please click “Sign Up” and ll in all the information. 

3. Download all useful materials

 All your registered devices under your account will show on the page. Each

product will be listed along with all its available les such as drivers, rmware,

user manual in different languages and bundled software etc. for download.

Please make sure you have download the necessary les such as driver before

you begin device installation.

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Features

● 2.4GHz Gen4.0 BLE wireless module built-in for very stable wireless connection

● Super compact USB Bluetooth wireless pairing dongle is included

● Automatic wireless pairing between the Bluetooth dongle and the device's wireless

module, no extra operation is required

● 1 touch-sensitive motorized fader with 10-bit resolution

● Extremely compact, durable and versatile

● Backlit OLED to display channel name, control values, etc.

● 1 + 4 dual-function encoder knobs (Rotate and E nter)

● 11-segment LED surrounding the encoders to indicate the rotating position for the

main knob control

● 12-segment LED display shows time code or location of your project in either

SMPTE or Midi beat clock (bars:beats:ticks) formats

● Jog wheel shuttle for fast search, scrub and control

● 8 LED color-coded function buttons coordinate with 5 different color layers for

switching a variety of function controls

● Illuminated buttons for channel control including Mute, Solo and Record

● 6 illuminated transport buttons including Play, Stop, Rec, Rewind, Fast Forward

and Loop

● Illuminated “Zoom” buttons with 2 directional keys (Left/Right & Up/Down) used in

combination with the jog wheel

● 2 illuminated “Track” buttons for selection of individual channels

● 2 illuminated “Bank” buttons for shifting 8-channels at a time

● Supports Universal Mackie Control and HUI protocols for seamless integration with

compatible music production software

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● The most popular DAW overlays are included-Cubase/Nuendo, Logic Pro X,

Digital Performer, FL Studio, Samplitude, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig, Reason,

ProTools, Sonar, Audition, Ableton Live and User Dene Mode

● iMap

software included for mapping of MIDI functions

● USB 3. 0 high-speed connectivity

● Firmware upgrade available via USB connection and iMap

software

● User A & User B 1/4 inch inputs for connecting with footswitch pedals

● Platform D3 LCD display connector available (Optional)

● Class-compliant with Mac OS X, Windows 10, Windows 8 (32-bit & 64-bit),

Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)

● 3000mAh Li-ion polymer rechargeable battery is included.

● 5-6 hours continuous battery powered operation when using automation with

PlatformD3 connected (battery fully charged)

● 4 color LED for battery level indicator

● Mini-USB port equipped for charging the battery with mobile phone adapter or

power pack

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

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Top Panel Layout

NOTE: Because of the differences between Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

individual functions may operate a little differently in each DAW. Please overlay the correct provided labeling template according to your current DAW. The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic. Your functionality may be slightly different.

1. LCD backlit display

 The backlit LCD display shows the parameter values as you adjust them and

also provides feedback about channel selections, operating modes, and more.

2. Channel/Master fader

 The touch sensitive motorized fader is used to adjust the parameters of different

channels. Press the two “Fader” buttons to shift between channels, and press the two “Bank” buttons to shift eight channels at a time. By pressing the “Master”

button, the fader will control the parameter of the master channel.

  The 100mm motorized fader is generally used for controlling the track volume

of your DAW. De-pending on your DAW, you may use the “Flip” button to switch

the function of this fader to change it to another setting.The fader is touch-

sensitive which allows you to override automation the moment you touch a fader.

Also, because it is motorized, the fader will automatically move to reect the

current level of the selected channels in your DAW application. Any parameter

adjustments made with the fader will be displayed directly above on the LCD

display.

3. Dual function encoders

 The dual functioned encoder acts as a push-button and a rotary control.  When an encoder is pressed, it may be used to change modes of operation.

When an encoder is rotated, depending on its assigned function, it can be used

to adjust a channel’s pan, send level, or plug-in parameters.

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4. Control buttons

 4a) Recording channel control buttons section

 REC button-—Activate and deactivate the recording state of the associated

channel. The switch will light red when the channel is armed.

 SOLO button-—Turn On and Off the solo state of the associated channel.  The switch will light green when the channel solo state is on

and other channels will be muted.

 MUTE button-—Activate and deactivate the mute state of the associated  channel. The switch will light blue when the channel is muted.

  4b) Motorized fader control buttons section

 Fader < button-—Shift “one” channel up for all faders (except the master

channel).

 Fader > button-—Shift “one” channel down for all faders (except the master

channel).

 BANK UP button-—Shift “eight” channels up for all faders (except the master

channel).

 BANK DOWN button-—Shift “eight” channels down for all faders (except the

master channel).

5. Jog wheel section

 5a) Jog wheel

DAW application, including shuttle and scrubbing functions.



 5b) Zoom control buttons section

 Zoom UP/DOWN button-—The Zoom UP/Down button is used to navigate

up or down through the Graphical User Interface

(GUI) of the DAW application, and is used in

conjunction with the jog wheel to increase and decrease

track size.

-—The jog wheel is used for various purposes specic to the



Zoom LEFT/RIGHT button-—The LEFT/RIGHT button is used to navigate



left or right through the Graphical User Interface

(GUI) of the DAW application, and is used in

conjunction with the jog wheel to increase clip size

in the project window and channel size in the mixer

window.

6. Transport control buttons section

 PLAY button -— Activate the play function of the DAW.

 STOP button -— Activate the stop function of the DAW.

 REC button -— Activate the record function of the DAW.

 REWIND button -— Activate the rewind function of the DAW.

 FAST FORWARD button -— Activate the fast forward function of the DAW.

 LOOP button -— Activate the loop function of the DAW.

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7. Assignment section

 (Note: Functionality of these buttons varies from DAW to DAW. Please apply the

correct overlay for your current Digital Audio Workstation for proper function. The functionality below applies to Apple Logic Pro.)

 TRACK button -— Activate the track parameters of the software

 PAN/SURROUND/EQ/Send/Plug-in/Instrument buttons -— These buttons are

used to activate the corresponding effect function of the DAW. They are typically used in conjunction with the rotary encoder knobs. Press the button, its light will turn on, and then rotate the rotary encoder knob to adjust the value.

8. LED color-coded function buttons

 This section of 8-control buttons are LED color-coded for different functions

on each layer. Switch between the layers using the 5-round buttons located

above. They include red, green, blue, purple and yellow. Press any one of the

round buttons to switch between the function layers. Please place the correct

PVC overlay which corresponds to your current DAW to show the function for

each button on each color layer. Please refer to your DAW manual for more

information about the terms and functions listed.

9. Battery level indicator

 1st Green -— Battery level between 76%-100%

 2nd Green -— Battery level between 51-75%

 Orange -— Battery level between 26-50%

 Red -— Battery level less than 25%



 Tip: While using the device, the red LED will start to ash if the battery level falls

below 5%. Please recharge it immediately.

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Rear Panel Layout



1. USB 3. 0 port

 Functions as a MIDI port to your computer and compatible software. This port

also provides power to your PlatformNano Air.



2. User A / User B ¼ inch inputs

 These¼ inch inputs are able to connect to foot pedals to activate selected

functions in your DAW. To set their parameters, select USER A and USER B

parameters in Mackie control mode.

3. USB port (mini)

 If your computer’s USB port is not able to provide sufcient power to drive

PlatformNano Air, you may connect an external power adapter (5V DC) such as

your mobile phone charger to provide extra power for the device.

  This port is also used for charging the built-in rechargeable battery with external

power pack when you are using the device while you are travelling

4. PlatformD3 LCD module connector

 Connect your optional PlatformD3 LCD display module to this connector with the

provided cable.

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Wireless dongle



1. Paired indication LED

 When your PlatformNano Air device's wireless

module is paired with the wireless dongle, this

LED will be lit, otherwise it will keep blinking.

2. MIDI In LED

 When there is a mid in signal present, this

LED will blink.

3. MIDI Out LED

 Where there is midi out signal present, this

LED will blink.

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1. Connect the PlatformNano Air to your Mac/PC via the USB

port.

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

cable. Connect the cable’s other end to the PlatformNano Air. Your Mac/PC

should automatically detect the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to

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2. Select the DAW at PlatformNano Air

 Press <</>> to scroll through the DAW mode list and then press the “DAW

mode” button to make the selection.

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 Tips: PlatformNano Air will memorize your last selected DAW mode and enter

the same mode a few seconds after the unit has been powered on. (i.e. DAW

mode selection is not necessary if the last DAW mode is being used.)

3. Setup your DAW

 Activate the ICON PlatformNano Air controller in your DAW or MIDI software

using “MIDI Setup” or “MIDI Devices”.

  For example: For Logic

the “Device List”.

  (Note: Every application does this a little differently, so refer to your software user

manual for the settings. )

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1. Plug in the wireless USB dongle into your PC/Mac USB

port and then switch on the power of your PlatformNanoAir

device.

 Its wireless module will pair with your dongle automatically. As soon as you see

the text "Paired" on the PlatformNano Air's LCD, they have paired successfully.

Then your Mac/PC should automatically “detect” the new hardware and notify

you that it is ready to use.

2. Select the DAW at PlatformNano Air

 Press <</>> to scroll through the DAW mode list and then press the “DAW

mode” button to make the selection.



 Tips: PlatformNano Air will memorize your last selected DAW mode and enter

the same mode a few seconds after the unit has been powered on. (i.e. DAW

mode selection is not necessary if the last DAW mode is being used.)

3. Setup your DAW

 Activate the ICON PlatformNano Air controller in your DAW or MIDI software

using “MIDI Setup” or “MIDI Devices”.

  For example: For Logic

the “Device List”.

  (Note: Every application does this a little differently, so refer to your software user

manual for the settings.)

, CubaseTM and NuendoTM, choose Mackie Control at

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Download the Mac iMap from your Personal User Page at www.iconproaudio.com

After you downloaded the le, please click it to start the installation process.

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PlatformNano Air

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Platform Nano iMap Mac Setup

Platform Nano iMap Windows Setup

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 Diagram 1

1. iMapTM Software for Mac OS X

 Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to launch your iMapTM

software to Mac OS X.

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QconProG2/QconExG2

iMap

PlatformNano

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PlatformNano

Firmware iMap.dmg

 Diagram 2

 Tip: By “dragging and dropping” the “PlatformNano Air iMap” icon into the

“Applications” folder, you can create an “iMap” shortcut on your Mac’s desktop.

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Installing iMapTM Software for Windows

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

1. Turn on your PC.

2. Download the Windows iMap from your Personal User Page

at www.iconproaudio.com

 After you downloaded the le, please click it to start the installation 

3. The Setup Wizard will appear

 Setup wizard appears, please click “Next”

 Diagram 3

4. Choose Install Location

 Choose your preferred install location for

iMap

or use the default location and click

“Next”

5. Select shortcut

 Select the start menu folder in which you

would like to create the iMap

Then click “Next”

shortcut.

6. Create a shortcut on your desktop

 Please uncheck the box if you do not want

to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for

iMap

; otherwise click “Next”.

 Diagram 4

 Diagram 5

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7. iMapTM begins installation

 The iMapTM installation has now started,

wait for it to nish. Then click “Finish”.

8. Installation nished

 Click “Finish” to complete the iMapTM

software installation.

 Diagram 6

 Diagram 7

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Assigning DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI)

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or self dene MIDI functions with iMap

 There are two different methods for setting your PlatformNano Air depending

on your needs. In general, it would be much simpler and faster to set the device with Mackie Control, Logic or HUI protocol depended on your DAW.



 Or you could dene each control element on your PlatformNano Air with your own

MIDI messages as provided on the iMap’s function pull-down menu. However, unless you are fully understand the MIDI structure of your DAW, this could be a real hassle to set up. Actually we STRONGLY recommend you use the Mackie Control, Logic or HUI control mode as they are programmed according to the most

common user preferences and it will most likely suit your needs.

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Platform-M/X/M+

PlatformNano V1.00

Assigning DAW mode (Mackie control/HUI) with iMap

iMapTM PlatformNano Air software panel

 To begin the DAW mode setup, let’s connect your

PlatformNano Air with iMap. Please follow the steps below:

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1. Connect PlatformNano Air to your Mac/PC.

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

 Note: If your PlatformNano Air is not connected to your Mac/PC, the message

3. Select “PlatformNano ” at the pop-up menu as your MIDI

“There are no MIDI input devices” will appear. Please connect PlatformNano

Air to your Mac/PC with the provided USB cable.

out device.

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4. Select the proper mode for your DAW at the “Control Mode”

pull-down menu.

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 Note: In DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI/LogicPro), you cannot change any

MIDI message settings for any control on PlatformNano Air.

 Tip: You may also use the hardware to select DAW mode instead of using the

iMap. Please refer to P. 13/14 for instructions.

5. After you have nished all settings, click on "Send Data"

button.

6. Close iMap.

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Assigning MIDI message with User Dened

Platform-M/X/M+

PlatformNano V1.00

mode at iMap

iMapTM PlatformNano Air Software panel

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

 To begin the “User deneds” mode setup, please follow the

steps below:



1. Connect PlatformNano Air to your Mac/PC.

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

3. Select “PlatformNano” at the pop-up menu as your MIDI

out device.

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4. Select “User-Dened Mode” at the “Control Mode” pull-down

menu.

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

6. Close iMap.

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Control element setup at User dened mode

iMapTM PlatformNano Air Software panel

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 There are controls including faders, knobs, buttons, and a jog wheel on

PlatformNano Air for which you may set your own MIDI messages. You may adjust different types of message include “Pitch”, “Note”, “CC”, “Channel” and “Message” values for MCP and “Value 1”, “Value 2” and “Function” for HUI, depending on the control element.

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Also, according to your DAW, select the correct control protocol (MCP/ HUI/ LogicPro) for your DAW to establish communication between your PlatformNano Air and the DAW. Please refer to the table below for the suggested control protocols for different DAW’s

Control

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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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Other Functions in iMap™

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1. “Save le” button

 Click this button to save your current settings for the PlatformNano Air. The le is

an. “ imap” le.

2. “Load le” button

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

PlatformNano Air.

3. “Firmware Upgrade” button

 Click this button to enter into the rmware upgrade window for PlatformNano Air.

Please refer to P.26 for the rmware upgrade procedure.

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Firmware upgrade

PlatformNano functional firmware upload procedure

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Warning:

The rmware upload process MUST be completed and not interrupted

during the le upload, otherwise the rmware may not be rewritten again.

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Platform Nano V1.00

 Connect the PlatformNano Air using a USB connection. Press the “Connect”

Step1:

button at the top to select your connected PlatformNano Air as the “MIDI In

and Out” device in the pull-down menu.

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 Note: If your connected name “ PlatformNano Air” does not appear on the pull-down

menu, select “USB Audio” as the MIDI In and Out device.

 Click the “Erase” button.

Step 2:

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Step 3:

 Press the “Activate” button at the top to select PlatformNano Air as the “MIDI

In and Out” device at the pull-down menu.

 Diagram 22

Step 4:

 Diagram 23

 Click the “Select Version” button to browse the new rmware le.

 Diagram 24

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 Click the “Upgrade” button to upload the rmware.

PlatformNano V1.00

Step 5:

 Diagram 25

 Diagram 26

 Diagram 27

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Charging the battery

1 2

There are four LED battery level indications.

 1st Green - Battery level between 76%-100%

 2nd Green - Battery level between 51-75%

 Orange - Battery level between 26-50%

 Red - Battery level less than 25%

1 2

You may charge the battery by connecting:

1. The USB 3.0 connector

 While you are using the device by connecting it with USB3.0 cable to your Mac/

PC, the battery is charging simultaneously.

2. The mini USB connector

 When you are using the device wirelessly, you may charge the battery by

connecting a power supply such as mobile phone power adapter or power pack

to this port.

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Cubase

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

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Nuendo

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

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Logic Pro

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iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

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Samplitude

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth

5 6

Samplitude

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

5 6

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

iCON PlatformNano

Air V1.00

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Bitwig

iCON PlatformNano Air V1

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

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Reason

PlatformNano

iCON PlatformNano

PlatformNano Air V1.00

iCON

Air V1.00iCON

Air V1.00

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Reaper

Mackie Control Universal

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

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Studio One

iCON Platform Nano V1.00

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Ableton Live

Input: MackieControl Input(iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00)

Output: MackieControl Output(iCON PlatformNano Air V1.

Output: Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth

Automap Propellerhead

Automap MIDI

PlatformNano Air Mackie Control Platform Nano Air

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Pro Tools

4 5

iCON Platform

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

Automap HUI

Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth

Microsoft MIDI Mapper

iCON Platform iCON Platform

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Automap HUI

Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead

4 5

Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth

Microsoft MIDI Mapper

iCON Platform

iCON Platform iCON Platform

iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

Automap HUI

Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00

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Restore the factory default settings

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

1. Connect PlatformNano Air with the provided USB cable and launch iMap software.

2. Click the “Connect” button and select “PlatformNano Air” as the MIDI input and output device.

Note: If PlatformNano Air does not appear on the pull down menu, select USB

audio as the MIDI I/O device.

3. Click “Send Data” to upload the setting to your PlatformNano Air.

4. Close iMap, and then turn the PlatformNano Air power of off & on again.

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Hardware Connections

Mac

PC/MAC

Platform D2/D3

SPD-01

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Specications

Connector: USB 3.0 connector (standard type)

Mini USB connector (mini type)

Power supply:

Current consumption:

Weight:

Dimensions:

8. 5

5V/2A DC

2A or less

0.75kg (1.65lb)

215(L) x 198(W) x 40(H)mm

”(L) x 7. 8”(W) x0. 2”(H)

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Services

If your PlatformNano Air needs servicing, follow these instructions.

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

1. FAQ

2. Download

3. Learn More

4. Forum

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

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

To send defective products for service:

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

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

3. Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very

important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed

the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to

non-factory packing.

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

service centers and distributor service points at the link below:



 If you are located in North America 

 Send the product to:

 ICON Service Centre  611 Potomac PL Ste 102  Smyrna, 37167-5655 Tennessee.  United States

 Tel. : +1 615 540 989

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

 Sound Service  GmbHEuropean  HeadquarterMoriz-Seeler-Straße  3D-12489 Berlin  Telephone: +49 (0)30 707 130-0  Fax: +49 (0)30 707 130-189  E-Mail: info@sound-service.eu

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

 www. iconproaudio. com

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

 ASIA OFFICE:  Unit F, 15/F., Fu Cheung Centre,  No. 5-7 Wong Chuk Yueng

Street,Fotan,

 Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong.  Tel: (852) 2398 2286  Fax: (852) 2789 3947  Email: info.asia@icon-global.com



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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. Specic 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-specicterminology belong to Steinberg and has no afliation with Icon Pro Audio.

<<<<< Table of Contents >>>>>

Setup ………………………………………………. -

Getting Started ………………………………………………. -

Mix and Transport ………………………………………………. -

View ………………………………………………. -

Automation ………………………………………………. -

Encoder Knob Assignment ………………………………………………. -

Utilities ………………………………………………. -

Advanced Conguration ………………………………………………. -

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 congure it in Cubase.

Once the setup is successful, by defaultCubase will remember your settings for future

sessions without the need to recongure. 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 conrm

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 congure your Icon control surface in Cubase, go to Devices ->Device Setup. Delete

previous Mackie Control congurations, 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 conguration 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 conrm 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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Page 01

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 workow 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 congurations 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 congurations(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 congurations and Icon

devices. Restart the Icon control surface to automatically recongure.

Windows –Open the Device Manager in Windows, select the Icon Control Surface, and delete the

device.Now restart the control surface to automaticallyrecongure. 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 congure 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 specically 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 specically 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-specic 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-speciciMap, 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-specic 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

conguration and repeating the MCP device setup.

!Never attempt to “downgrade” rmware of an Icon control surface.

! Only use the iMap and Firmware versions specic 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. Specic 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 afliation 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 Conguration ………………………………………………. -

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 congure it in Logic Pro

X.Once setup,Logic Pro X will remember your settings for future sessions without the

need to recongure. 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 conrm

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 Dened

In Logic Pro X, advanced conguration 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 congure your Icon control surface, go to Logic Pro X -> Control Surfaces -> Setup.

Delete previous Mackie Control congurations, 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 conguration 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 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 conrm 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 dene the cycle area. Hold Cycle and turn the Jog Wheel backwards to dene 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 dened 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

congurations 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 conrm 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 workow 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 specic parameters

adjusted during playback. This only creates automation while parameters are being edited.

Latch = Reads existing automation, plus writes automation for specic 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 modied 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 specic 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 efciently 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

toggles bypass of its EQ band. Press channel Select to edit the EQ on that track.

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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 conrm 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 workow 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

efcient 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 workow 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 dene 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 Conguration >>>>>>>>>

After successful control surface setup with your Icon control surface and expansion banks, go to

Logic Pro X ->Control Surfaces -> Setup for manual conguration.

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 congurations 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 congurations and all Icon

devices. Restart the Icon control surface to automatically recongure.

Finally, start Logic Pro X and congure 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 specically 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 specically 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-specic 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.

To U pdate:

QCon icon in iMap)

Windows / Legacy – Install and open the device-specic 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

conguration 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 specic 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>>>>>>>>>

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)>>>>>>>>>

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. Specic 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 DAW-

specic terminology belong to their copyright holders and has no afliation 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 congure it in Pro Tools.

Once setup,Pro Tools will remember your settings for future sessions without the need

to recongure. 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 conrm

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 Dened

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.

Track. Press the knob to reset to the default value, or conrm 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 conrm.

Assign + Output = Activates I/ORouting, edit outputrouting for each track with the Encoder Knobs.

Press Assign to conrm.

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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 conrm. 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 conrm.

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 specic parameters

adjusted during playback. This only creates automation while parameters are being edited.

Latch = Reads existing automation, plus writes automation for specic parameters adjusted during

playback. This continues to write automation for any parameters which have been changed during playback.

Trim = Trim allows automation to be modied 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

<<<<<<<<<Modiers>>>>>>>>>

Thefour Modier buttons can be held to alter the function of other commands as dened with Pro

Tools keyboard shortcuts. Some applications for the four modier 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 congurationsin

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 specied 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 congurations and Icon

devices. Restart the Icon control surface to automatically recongure.

Windows –Open the Device Manager in Windows, select the Icon Control Surface, and delete the device.Now restart the control surface to automaticallyrecongure. If there remain issues related to the USB connection, a Windows update can repairsome issues.

Finally, start Pro Tools and recongure 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 specically 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 specically 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-specic 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.

To Update:

OSX – Install and open the device-specic 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-specic 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

conguration and repeating the MCP device setup.

!Never attempt to “downgrade” rmware of an Icon control surface.

! Only use the iMap and Firmware versions specic 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 >>>>>>>>>

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)>>>>>>>>>

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. Specic 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-specic terminology belong to their copyright holders and has no afliation 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 congure it in Ableton

Live.Once setup,Ableton Live will remember your settings for future sessions without

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the need to recongure. 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 conrm

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 Dened

In Ableton Live, advanced conguration 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 congure your Icon control surface, go to Ableton Live -> Control Surfaces -> Setup.

Delete previous Mackie Control congurations, 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.

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track. Press the knob to reset to the default value, or conrm 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

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 congurations andzones

First check that the specied 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 congurations and Icon devices. Restart the Icon control surface to automatically recongure. Windows –Open the Device Manager in Windows, select the Icon Control Surface, and delete the

device.Now restart the control surface to automaticallyrecongure. 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 congure 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

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 specically 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 specically 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-specic 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.

To Update:

QCon icon in iMap)

Windows / Legacy – Install and open the device-specic 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

conguration and repeating the MCP device setup.

!Never attempt to “downgrade” rmware of an Icon control surface.

! Only use the iMap and Firmware versions specic 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 >>>>>>>>>

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)>>>>>>>>>

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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