ICON PLATFORM-M Manual

ICON PLATFORM-M Manual

Midi/audio control surface with motorized faders

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MIDI/Audio control surface with motorized faders

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  • Page 1 MIDI/Audio control surface with motorized faders...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........................4 What's in the package? ......................4 Features ..........................5 Front Panel Layout ........................6 Side Panel Layout .........................8 Getting Started ........................9 Connecting Your Platform M Controller .................9 Cubase ..........................10 Nuendo ..........................11 Logic Pro ..........................12 Samplitude...........................13 Bitwig ...........................15 Reason ..........................16 Reaper ..........................17 Studio One...........................18 Abelton Live .........................19...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    You'll also find a warranty card enclosed---please don't forget to fill it out and mail it so that you can receive online technical support at: www.iconproaudio.com. And so we can send you updated information about this and other ICON products in the future. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging.
  • Page 5: Features

    Features ● Extremely compact, durable and versatile ● Customize the perfect setup with a variety of Platform extension modules ● 8 touch-sensitive motorized channel faders with 10-bit resolution ● 1 touch-sensitive motorized fader for master channel with 10-bit resolution ● Jog wheel shuttle for fast search and control ●...
  • Page 6: Front Panel Layout

    Front Panel Layout Note: Function operates slightly difference between DAWs. Please refer to your DAW manual for each function. The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic Pro. 1. Channel faders The eight 100mm motorized faders are generally used for controlling the track volume of your DAW.
  • Page 7: Jog Wheel

    SEL buttons - The SEL buttons activate the associated channels in the DAW software in order to perform a specific operation (for example, when adjusting EQ with the ASSIGNABLE ENCODERS, the SEL switch will be used to choose the channel you want to adjust). When a channel is selected, the associated SEL switch's red LED will light up.
  • Page 8: Side Panel Layout

    Side Panel Layout 1. USB port Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and compatible software. 2. LCD Module (Platform D) Connect your Platform D here with the provided cable. 3. 12V/2.5A power adaptor Connect the provided power adaptor here. (Note: Platform M is not able to work without the provided power adaptor connected.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Connecting Your Platform M Controller CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl intel LED① = Nuendo LED④ = Samplitude LED⑦ = User define LED①+② = Reason LED② = Cubase LED⑤ = Ableton Live LED⑧ = Reaper LED③+④ = Bitwig Connect the Platform M to your Mac/PC via the USB port LED③...
  • Page 10: Cubase

    2. Setup your DAW Activate the ICON Platform M controller in your DAW or MIDI software using “MIDI Setup” or “MIDI Devices”. For Logic , Cubase and Nuendo , choose Mackie Control at the “Device List”. (Tip: You may also refer to our website at www.iconproaudio.com, at each controller (Platform M) product page’s “Setup demo”...
  • Page 11: Nuendo

    Nuendo Nuendo iCON Platform M V1.00 iCON Platform M V1.00 iCON Platform M V1.00 iCON Platform M V1.00 iCON Platform M V1.00 iCON Platform M V1.00...
  • Page 12: Logic Pro

    Logic Pro Pro Tools iCON Platform M V1.00 iCON Platform Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON Platform M V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Microsoft MIDI Mapper iCON Platform iCON Platform...
  • Page 13: Samplitude

    Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON Platform M V1.00 Samplitude Samplitude...
  • Page 14 Platform M V1.00 iCON Platform M V1.00 Automap MIDI Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Automap Propellerhead Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead Automap HUI iCON Platform M V1.00 Automap HUI iCON Platform M V1.00...
  • Page 15: Bitwig

    Bitwig iCON Qcon ProX V1.05 iCON Qcon ProX V1.05 iCON Qcon ProX V1.05...
  • Page 16: Reason

    Reason Reason iCON Platform M V1.00 iCON Platform M V1.00 iCON Platform M V1.00...
  • Page 17: Reaper

    Reaper Reaper Mackie Control Extender iCON Platform M V1.00 iCON Platform M V1.00...
  • Page 18: Studio One

    Studio One Studio One iCON Platform M V1.00 iCON Platform M V1.00...
  • Page 19: Abelton Live

    Abelton Live Mackie Control iCON Platform M iCON Platform M Input: MackieControl Input(iCON Platform M V1.00) Output: MackieControl Output(iCON Platform M V1.00) Output: Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Automap Propellerhead Automap MIDI...
  • Page 20: Pro Tools

    Pro Tools Pro Tools iCON Platform M V1.00 iCON Platform Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON Platform M V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Microsoft MIDI Mapper iCON Platform iCON Platform...
  • Page 21 Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON Platform M V1.00...
  • Page 22: Imap Tm Software For Mac Os X

    1. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom and double click “Platform M iMap” icon. Tip: By “drag and drop” the “Platform-M” icon into the “Applications” folder, you could create a “iMap” shortcut on your Mac’s desktop. Platform M Firmware iMap.dmg...
  • Page 23: Installing Imap Tm Software For Windows

    "Setup".) (Note: If the file was downloaded from our website, please unzip the file and click the Diagram 1 setup icon.) 3. Choose Install Location Choose your preferred install location for iMap or use the default location and click “Next”.
  • Page 24 5. Create a shortcut on your desktop Please untick the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMap , otherwise click “Next”. Diagram 4 6. iMap started to install The iMap installation has now started, wait for it to finish.
  • Page 25: Assigning Daw Mode (Mackie Control/Hui) Or Self Define Midi Functions With Imap Tm

    Assigning DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI) or self define MIDI functions with iMap There are two different methods for setting up your Platform M. In general, it is simpler and faster to set the device to pre-mapped DAW modes with Mackie Control/HUI protocol, depended on which DAW you use.
  • Page 26: Assigning Daw Mode (Mackie Control/Hui) With Imap

    Assigning DAW mode (Mackie control/HUI) with iMap iMap Platform M software panel Tip: You may also use the hardware to select DAW mode instead of through iMap. Please refer to P.9 for instructions. To begin DAW mode setup, connect your Platform M with iMap. Follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 27 3. Select “ Platform M” from the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device. iCON Platform D V1.00 4. According to your DAW, select the DAW Mackie/HUI protocol mode from the “Mode” pull-down menu. There are different DAW modes as listed below: 1.
  • Page 28: Assigning Midi Message With User Define Mode At Imap

    Assigning MIDI message with User Define mode at iMap iMap Platform M software panel To begin the “User defines” mode setup, let make the connection of your Platform M with iMap. Please follow the below steps: 1. Connect Platform M to your Mac/PC. 2.
  • Page 29 3. Select “Platform M” from the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device. iCON Platform D V1.00 4. Select “User-Defined Mode” at the “Mode” pull-down menu. Please see below (P30) for each control element setting in User-Defined Mode. 5. After you have finished creating all settings, click “Send Data”.
  • Page 30: Control Element Setup At User Defines Mode

    Control element setup at User defines mode iMap Platform M software panel There are controls including faders, knobs, buttons and jog wheel etc. on Platform M that you could set your own MIDI messages. Four types of message including “Pitch”, “Note”, “Program” & “CC” value you may adjust ①...
  • Page 31 “Control elements chart” Avalaible MIDI message setting values Control protocol Control Element Message Channel Message type Slide Pitch 1-16 0-127 Note 1-16 C(-1) to G(9) Touch sensitive 1-16 Bank MSB to Poly Mode On Faders Program 1-16 0-127 Slide Volume 1 to X-fader touch master Touch sensitive Volume 1 to X-fader touch master Rotate...
  • Page 32: Other Functions In Imap

    Other Functions in iMap™ 1. “Save file” button Click this button to save your current settings for the Platform M. The file is an “. Platform M” file. 2. “Load file” button Click this button to load a previously saved . “Platform M” setting file for your Platform M.
  • Page 33: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware upgrade Platform M functional firmware upload procedure Platform M functional firmware upload procedure Mac/PC CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl iCON Platform M V1.00 Platform M V1.01.BIN Platform M V1.01.BIN Platform M V1.01.BIN...
  • Page 34 Connect Platform M to your Mac/PC with the provided USB cable and launch iMap. Click “Firmware Upgrade” to launch the window and follow the steps below carefully to upgrade. Warning: The firmware upload process “MUST” be completed and not be interrupted during the file upload process, otherwise the unit may not able to be restored, in which case your device may require service centre repair before it can be reactivated.
  • Page 35: Restore The Factory Default Settings

    Restore the factory default settings To restore your Platform M settings to factory default, simply launch iMap and import the original settings (i.e. without making any changes) to the device through the following steps. 1. Connect Platform M with the provided USB cable and launch iMap software. 2.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications Connector: To computer USB connector Power supply: 12V/2.5A DC Current consumption: 2.0A or less Weight: 1.765kg (0.8lb) Dimensions: 395(L) x 196(W) x 58(H)mm 15.6”(L) x 7.7”(W) x 2.3”(H)
  • Page 37: Services

    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.
  • Page 38 support@icon-global.com...

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