Studiologic Mixface Users Manual
Rev. 20181214
USER MANUAL
ENGLISH
Important safety instructions
DANGER!
Risk of electric shock. Do not open the chassis. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
The unit should only be serviced by qualied
service sta.
Humidity
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do
not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never place containers with liquid on the unit.
Do not use the unit near water, swimming
pool, bathtub or wet basement. If the unit
is moved from a cold place to a warm room,
condensation may occur inside. To avoid damage please allow the unit to reach room
temperature before switching on.
Please read the entire manual. It contains all
the informations you need to use this unit.
Alternatively to the battery supply, the
device can be directly powered by the
USB Device port, if connected to a PC or to
another compatibile and certied external
power source.
Installation
Always use a stable rack to place the product
on. Please be aware of its size and weight.
Cleaning / Maintenance
Never use any abrasive detergent, which may
damage the surface. We recommend a slightly moist micro-bre cloth.
Packaging
Please keep all packaging, and use it to protect the product when transporting or if servicing is required.
Please follow the instructions in the manual.
The warranty will be void if unauthorized
work is carried out on the product. Only
accessories that are specied by the
manufacturer should be used with this unit.
Use the unit only as specied in this manual.
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Index
Your new SL Mixface ................................................4
Product overview .................................................................4
The DAW mode .....................................................................4
The Controller mode (CTRL) ..............................................4
Video tutorial ........................................................................4
Firmware update ..................................................................4
In the package ......................................................................4
Connections / Examples of use ...............................5
Connections ..........................................................................5
Power supply ........................................................................5
USB ports ...............................................................................5
Installing batteries ...............................................................5
Bluetooth ...............................................................................5
Kensington security slot .....................................................5
Examples of use....................................................................6
Panel and user interface .........................................8
Controller mode .......................................................9
Introduction ..........................................................................9
Connect a MIDI device to the Host port ..........................9
Connect a SL Controller to the Host port ........................9
Congure Mixface .................................................10
Introduction ....................................................................... 10
Store Current Program ..................................................... 10
Zone Edit ................................................................11
MIDI Settings ..................................................................... 11
Controls mapping ............................................................. 11
Global .....................................................................12
Introduction ....................................................................... 12
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) selection ................. 12
Bluetooth ............................................................................ 12
MIDI Merge ......................................................................... 12
Factory restore .................................................................. 12
Declarations ...........................................................13
Declaration of conformity ............................................... 13
Warranty ............................................................................. 14
State of the art ................................................................... 14
Disclaimer ........................................................................... 14
Trademarks ........................................................................ 14
Copyright ............................................................................ 14
FCC information ................................................................ 14
DAW mode ..............................................................10
Introduction ....................................................................... 10
Use ....................................................................................... 10
Conguring your DAW for use with Mixface ............... 10
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Your new SL Mixface
Product overview
Thank you for choosing SL Mixface, an instrument
designed and built for your production or musical
performance, in the studio or on stage.
We recommend that you read the whole manual
carefully, to understand the instrument and its controls,
starting from a general description of the structure up
to the detailed programming.
We remind you to frequently visit the Studiologic
website, to download rmware updates and product
support software.
Let's start with a general overview of the Mixface
functions.
Mixface contains two instruments in a single device:
a traditional remote Control Surface (DAW mode) and
a MIDI Controller (CTRL mode) with the possibility to
communicate with the MIDI Controllers and expand
the Studiologic SL88/73 with new functions.
To switch from one mode to another, simply press the
"DAW | CTRL" button below the display.
The Controller mode (CTRL)
The Controller mode transforms Mixface into a fully
programmable MIDI Control Surface; it can be used
to control your software or hardware synthesizers and
sound modules, or any controllable device via MIDI1.
In addition, using the USB Host port, Mixface can
become an extension of your Studiologic SL series
Controller (SL88 Grand, SL88/73 Studio), or turn any
MIDI Controller1 into a 4 Zone Master Keyboard and 50
Zone controls.
The buttons of the Transport section (to manage your
DAW) remain active also in Controller mode.
Video tutorial
On the website studiologic-music.com/products/mixface/
you can nd some video tutorials about the use of
Mixface.
Firmware update
Check the Studiologic website to always have the
latest version of the system rmware.
The version installed in Mixface is shown for a few
seconds at power on.
The DAW mode
The DAW mode allows you to control your DAW (Digital
Audio Workstation) with 9 sliders, 8 potentiometers
for the Pan and 8 multi-function buttons (Rec, Mute,
Solo, Select). To the right of the mixer section are the
Transport controls and selection buttons for the 4
modes (Rec, Mute, Solo, Select) located below the
sliders.
The procedure for updating the Firmware (intended
as a set of functions and parameters and/or
improvements to the operating system) together
with the updating Software, are published on the
Studiologic or authorized distributors websites, with
related instructions.
In the package
SL Mixface;
Micro USB cable;
Anti-slip desktop pad;
Informative material.
1Mixface is compatible with USB class compliant MIDI controllers
limited to the MIDI subclass, meaning that they do not require the
installation of specic drivers to communicate with Windows, MacOS
and iOS operating systems. Devices that use USB Audio cannot be
used.
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Connections / Examples of use
Connections
All connections are located on the back of the instrument.
USB
Host, Device
Power switch
◄ Turn on (USB)
● O
► Turn on (battery)
Power supply
Mixface can be directly powered from the USB Device
port, from a PC or other compatile and certied supply
sources or with a set of 3 standard 1,5V AAA batteries.
The main switch has three positions that correspond,
from right to left, respectively to battery power, device
o and power via USB.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Never connect power sources to the USB HOST port.
USB ports
There are two USB ports on Mixface: the Device-type
socket for computer connection and the Host-type
socket for connection to a MIDI Controller (SL or not).
The "Device" type USB connector (Universal Serial Port)
allows connection with compatible external units (eg:
Computers) and to update the rmware.
Kensington security slot
Installing batteries
Make sure that the device if o. Raise the stand and
open the battery cover. Making sure to observe the
correct polarity, Insert the batteries. Close the battery
cover.
NOTE
Be sure to remove the batteries in order to prevent it
from leaking when the unit is not in use for extended
periods.
Bluetooth
In Bluetooth mode, there is only one MIDI port called
"SLMIX BT".
When Mixface is connected to the computer via USB,
3 MIDI ports are visible:
• "SLMIX USB" (Port 1): to be used as a Controller;
• "SLMIX USB" (Port 2): rmware updates;
• "SLMIX USB" (Port 3): to be used as control surface
in DAW mode.
NOTE
Mixface can supply an external device connected to its
USB Host port, only if connected to an external power
supply through its USB Device port.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
Since the Bluetooth connection does not allow to have
multiple MIDI ports, you can not use the device in the
two modes (DAW and CTRL) at the same time, if you
use the connection via Bluetooth only.
For the same reason, in some cases, not all DAW's are
supported via Bluetooth. The DAW selection menu
and the communication port will guide you in the
selection of the allowed options.
Kensington security slot
This connector can be used with a Kensington®-style
security lock to protect your SL Mixface from possible
theft.
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