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- Page 1 www.solidstatelogic.com Nucleus User Guide Nucleus This is SSL.
- Page 2 Document History 82BN0M01C September 2016 Initial Release 82BN0M01D October 2016 Minor changes 82BN0M01E November 2016 OSX 10.12 IP address setup 82BN0M01F January 2017 Added Dante Via & Network Architecture 82BN0M01G February 2017 Updated graphics...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction How to use this Manual Conventions Glossary Software Versions Help! 1. Nucleus Overview Channel Strip and Mode Switches Centre Section and Analogue Control Nucleus Remote 2. Nucleus Configurations DAWs With a Dante Network Connection Multiple DAWs 3. - Page 4 Layer Profile Configuration Protocols Creating Profiles – Method 1 Creating Profiles – Method 2 Selecting a Profile Managing Profiles Timeline Functions Transport Master Jog Wheel Function Automation Display (HUI Only) Soft Key Configuration Default Soft Keys User 1, User 2 Soft Keys Transport / Utility Soft Keys Assigning Soft Key Functions DAW Protocol Commands...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Nucleus Welcome to Nucleus , SSL’s integrated DAW controller and soundcard for the Dante audio-over-IP network. Nucleus allows you to record audio and monitor your studio software through SSL’s legendary analogue circuitry and converters, while placing full control of your session underneath your fingertips. While the basic configurations created by SSL’s studio engineers allow you to get working with Nucleus straight out of the box, the functions assigned to much of the control surface can be adapted to suit the specifics of your working environment, as configured within the Nucleus... -
Page 6: How To Use This Manual
Should you require assistance with Nucleus that is not addressed by this manual, please refer to the Support pages of the SSL Website at www.solidstatelogic.com/support/Nucleus2 and click on ‘Ask a Question’ to get in contact with us. Page 2 Nucleus... -
Page 7: Nucleus 2 Overview
1. Nucleus Overview control surface along with the main DAW screen of The diagrams below and overleaf provide an overview of the Nucleus the Nucleus Remote. HANNeL TRIP AND WITCHeS Mode Switches The Mode switches are not part of the channel in which they are located. -
Page 8: Centre Section And Analogue Control
eNTRe eCTION AND NALOGUe ONTROL USeR Soft Key Set selectors Analogue Control: Monitoring and Mic inputs DAW Channel Control modifiers DAW Computer modifier keys * Channel/Bank * Global DAW scrollers Control keys Additional DAW Layer Selectors Note * Transport The function of switches in Control areas with asterisks are defined in the Nucleus... -
Page 9: Nucleus 2 Configurations
2. Nucleus Configurations Connection of Nucleus to a Dante network requires the following: ’s Ethernet ports and the DAW computer(s) – for DAW control, the • An Ethernet connection between either of Nucleus Nucleus Remote and Dante Standard Audio, if applicable and the host DAW computer(s) –... - Page 10 DAWs With Proprietary Soundcards Some DAWs can only receive audio via their own proprietary soundcard hardware. Many of these soundcards provide digital (S/PDIF) connections, allowing you to take full advantage of the SSL quality pre-amps and converters. The two Nucleus input channels are sent using the left and right channels of the S/PDIF Out, and the S/PDIF In feeds the monitor inputs.
- Page 11 Using Nucleus ’s Analogue IO For soundcards which don’t have digital IO, line-level analogue connections allow you still to make use of Nucleus ’s SSL PRe (Pre-Amp) outputs and eXTeRNAL monitor inputs can be used to connect Nucleus pre-amps. Nucleus to the soundcard inputs and outputs.
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Page 12: Multiple Daws
Multiple DAWs Up to three DAW applications on up to three computers can be connected to Nucleus simultaneously, as described on Page 14. This configuration requires both a Network Router and USB switcher. Computer Computer Computer ethernet Recording Network (external Sources Router switcher... -
Page 13: Software Installation
3. Software Installation In order for Nucleus to integrate into your working environment, it will be necessary to install drivers and supporting software on your DAW computer(s) and/or studio computer(s). The following computers and operating systems are supported: • Intel Core2 Duo, 1.2GHz or faster •... - Page 14 Dante Controller Installation of the Dante Controller is optional; if you intend to connect Nucleus to your DAW using only analogue or S/PDIF audio connections, you do not need to install Dante Controller. • To install Dante Controller, go to www.audinate.com. Click ‘Register’ in the top right hand corner and create an Audinate account.
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Page 15: Software Installation - Windows
Software Installation – Windows 1. Go to www.solidstatelogic.com click ‘Register’ in the top right-hand corner, and create an SSL account. If you already have an SSL account, please login. 2. Click on your Username in the top right-hand corner of the website, then go to ‘My Products’, and click ‘Register a product’. - Page 16 ipMIDI Driver If an older version of the ipMIDI driver is already present on the computer, it should be uninstalled (using Add/Remove Programs ) before running the installer. • To install the ipMIDI driver, locate the ipMIDI Setup application and double-click this file to launch the ipMIDI installer. Follow the instructions in the installer (it should be safe to accept the defaults).
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Page 17: Using The Dante Interface On Nucleus
SING THe ANTe INTeRFACe ON UCLeUS WITH AN eXISTING SeTUP There are several ways to integrate the Nucleus mic pre’s & monitor section with an existing sound card setup. On pages 6&7 there are example setups that use the Nucleus optical SPDIF and analogue I/O for connecting an external sound card;... - Page 18 3. Go to Dante Controller and make the audio routes between your soundcard and Nucleus . To do this, expand the transmitter/receiver I/O by clicking on the ‘+’ signs, then click on the channel cross-points to route your soundcard channels to Nucleus2 and vice-versa (as shown below). Page 14 Nucleus...
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Page 19: Connection And Software Configuration
4. Connection and Software Configuration HySICAL ONNeCTIONS The Installation Guide that came with Nucleus contains important safety information. Please be sure to read that guide before attempting to connect Nucleus The mains power connection for Nucleus is via a standard 3-pin IEC320 power cable into its external power supply. The following audio and data connections can be found on the Nucleus back panel: Audio Connections... -
Page 20: Configuring Network Connections
ONFIGURING eTWORk ONNeCTIONS Network Wiring To ensure the fastest possible communication between your DAW computer and Nucleus – and to simplify the installation wiring – Nucleus communicates with your workstation over Ethernet using the ipMIDI driver to emulate a multiport MIDI interface. -
Page 21: Direct Network Connection Configuration (Mac)
Direct Network Connection Configuration (Mac) Connect your Nucleus directly to the DAW computer using a standard network cable, and check that the IP address is set to Fixed in the Nucleus Remote (see previous page). OS X does not currently allow two ports to be used for IP traffic – your main network connection will become unavailable when using Nucleus •... -
Page 22: Connecting Nucleus 2 To Multiple Computers
Connecting Nucleus to Multiple Computers Connecting a Nucleus to multiple DAW computers introduces a little more complexity. Network To connect Nucleus to multiple DAW computers, you will probably need to connect the Nucleus and all the computers via a network switch or router with sufficient bandwidth to cope with the volume of data which is transferred to and from Nucleus . -
Page 23: Nucleus 2 Internal Network Architecture
UCLeUS NTeRNAL eTWORk RCHITeCTURe There are two network devices within Nucleus and each can have a separate IP address. The two devices are: the original Nucleus DAW control element (logictivity CPU) and the Dante interface chip. These are networked together using an internal switch; you only need to use one ethernet port / cable to connect to both internal devices. -
Page 24: Ipmidi Configuration
MIDI C ONFIGURATION The ipMIDI driver enables your DAW to send and receive MIDI control data via the network connection, and must be configured to match the requirements of Nucleus before it can be used. Once the driver has been installed and you have logged back in, use the Finder to navigate to the Utilities folder (in Applications). -
Page 25: Logic Pro
Logic Pro Control surfaces are setup via the Logic Pro X > Control Surfaces > Setup menu (or Preferences > Control Surface Setup if using Logic 9 or below). In this example we will setup Logic for operation on DAW layer 1 of Nucleus 1. -
Page 26: Dante Soundcard Configuration
ANTe OUNDCARD ONFIGURATION Setup Go to www.audinate.com, click Register in the top right hand corner, and create an account. Under My Account go to My Products, and enter the Dante Virtual Soundcard token code – included with Nucleus – in this box. Click submit, and this will provide you your license listed in the account. -
Page 27: Sample Rate
Sample rate To change the sample rate on both your Nucleus and the Virtual Soundcard: • On the computer, double-click on the device you wish to change in Dante controller • Select the Device Config tab. The sample rate for each device can be selected via the drop down list (see image). - Page 28 Nucleus: noun. The central and most important part of an object, movement or group. Page 24 Nucleus User Guide...
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Page 29: Nucleus Remote
5. Nucleus Remote The Nucleus Remote performs an essential role in defining how Nucleus functions, from the control protocol being used to the functions assigned to many of the Nucleus switches. The Remote can be run from any computer that has access to Nucleus over Ethernet. -
Page 30: Remote Tabs
eMOTe The row of tabs across the top of the window define what is displayed in the rest of the window. The DAW Tab The DAW tab is where most of the action occurs and is used for configuring the selected Nucleus and its control protocol as described in this Section of the manual. -
Page 31: Remote Layer Selection
eMOTe AyeR eLeCTION Before adjusting any of the settings in the Remote, the Layer to which the settings refer must be defined. This is done by clicking on the DAW 1, DAW 2 and DAW 3 buttons in the Layer area towards the top of the DAW tab in the Remote window. -
Page 32: Creating Profiles – Method 2
Creating Profiles – Method 2 An alternative way to create new Profiles is to use the Save As button in the Soft key Setup area which makes up the bottom half of the DAW tab. 1. First select the Profile you want to use as a starting point and assign it to a layer, as described on the previous pages. 2. -
Page 33: Managing Profiles
Managing Profiles The Profiles are all stored on the SD card plugged into the rear of Nucleus , not the computer the Remote is running on. Profiles are however easily copied, renamed, deleted and backed up using the browser as well as being physically transferable from one unit to another if required. -
Page 34: Transport Master
IMeLINe UNCTIONS Transport Master Nucleus directs transport commands to whichever DAW is currently selected on Nucleus but if multiple DAWs are being used simultaneously it is possible for one DAW to be made the Transport Master. When a DAW has been set as the Transport Master, Nucleus will then always direct transport commands to that DAW, regardless of the DAW (Layer) selected on the control surface. -
Page 35: Default Soft Keys
ONFIGURATION The functions assigned to almost half of the switches on Nucleus are ‘soft’ and can be altered. This is done in the Soft key Setup area at the bottom of the Remote’s DAW tab. There are four Soft key Setup pages, selected via the Soft key Set buttons in the middle of the DAW tab –... -
Page 36: Transport / Utility Soft Keys
Transport / Utility Soft keys The Transport / Utility soft key set comprises all of the assignable switches within the Nucleus centre section. All of these switches (with the exception of F3 and F4) come pre-assigned to the functions printed on the Nucleus control surface. -
Page 37: Daw Protocol Commands
DAW Protocol Commands To assign a HUI or MCU protocol function to a switch, select the relevant Soft key Set in the Remote’s DAW tab and click on the on-screen key that you wish to assign. The key will go yellow to indicate that it is being edited. -
Page 38: Nucleus 2 User Guide
DAW keyboard Shortcuts such as <Shift>OZ<Alt>G. To assign key presses, first select the relevant Soft key Set in the DAW tab and click Soft keys can be set up to issue DAW keyboard key presses; either single keys or more complex combinations the on-screen button that you wish to assign key presses to. -
Page 39: Soft Key Menus
Soft key Menus To create a menu under a soft key switch, select the Soft key Set for Default, User 1 or User 2 in the DAW tab and click on the on-screen key corresponding to the Nucleus switch which you wish to use to access the new menu. -
Page 40: Renaming Softkey Assignments
Renaming Softkey Assignments Every time you assign a soft key in any of the ways described above, they are named automatically: - DAW protocol functions are labelled according to the function you have chosen, as listed in the Appendix - DAW keyboard shortcuts are labelled ‘USB n’ where ‘n’ is a number that individually identifies that particular shortcut - Menu selectors are named ‘Menu n’... -
Page 41: Configuring Continuous Controller Layers
Configuring Continuous Controller Layers When a Continuous Controller Profile is assigned to a Nucleus DAW Layer, Continuous Controller (‘CC’) messages are sent on channel 1 of the first MIDI send port assigned to that Layer. These messages can be used to control software instruments within the current DAW by using the DAW’s MIDI ‘learn’... - Page 42 Blank page – well, nearly Page 38 Nucleus User Guide...
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Page 43: Daw Operations
6. DAW Operations This section provides an overview of Nucleus ’s DAW control capabilities once Nucleus and the Nucleus Remote have been fully connected, installed and configured. We will concentrate on the three main areas of control: the channel strip, the transport, and additional master controls. -
Page 44: Channel Scrolling
HANNeL ONTROL Channel Scrolling On sessions with more than 16 channels, the CHANNeL and BANk switches allow you to choose which DAW channels are controlled by the 16 Nucleus faders. To scroll the Nucleus through the DAW channels in increments of one, use the left and right CHANNeL switches. -
Page 45: Soft Keys
V-Pot and V-Sel Control The channel V-Pots and V-Sel switches below the digital display fulfill a number of different Turn for V-Pot DAW-specific functions. The V-Pot value is displayed using the LEDs surrounding it and the Press for V-Sel small red LED beneath indicates that the V-Sel switch is in its active position (as shown). V-Pot The V-Sel switch is activated by pressing on the V-Pot. -
Page 46: Plug-In Control (Pro Tools Only)
Plug-in Control (Pro Tools Only) Nucleus is able to control plug-ins and their parameters using the standard HUI plug-in editor. This consists of four encoders with integral switches, a two-line 40-character parameter display, plus additional switches to assign and control the plug-ins within a Pro Tools channel strip. -
Page 47: Master Control
ASTeR ONTROL Basic Transport Your DAW’s transport can be controlled from the stop, play and record TRANSPORT switches at the bottom of the centre section. Above the main transport controls are three smaller switches. The functions assigned to these switches are defined in the Nucleus Remote by selecting the Transport / Utility Soft key Set. - Page 48 Two soft keys sets are available for users to configure. These soft keys employ the Mode and V-Sel switches in channels 9-16: The two soft key sets are called User 1 and User 2, and are activated by pressing the USeR 1 or USeR 2 switch, below the Nucleus logo in the centre section.
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Page 49: Analogue Operations
7. Analogue Operations Nucleus has two areas of analogue operation: the input section (used for recording sources to the DAW) and the monitoring. eCORDING OURCeS The input section of Nucleus is located in the top right-hand corner of the centre section. There are two input channels, with insert circuits for introducing external processing to the signal. -
Page 50: Talkback
MIX Mode When mixing down, Nucleus can be used to insert external processing to the stereo master by pressing the MIX switch above the HP LeVeL control. In Mix mode, the monitor inputs replace the input channels as the source for the channel insert sends. -
Page 51: Appendix
Appendix RANSPORT TILITy UNCTION The chart below details the assignments of the transport and utility functions within Pro Tools, Logic and Nuendo/Cubase: Switch Type Pro Tools Logic Nuendo/Cubase Stop Stop LOOP Loop Cycle Cycle ONLINe On-Line PUNCH Quick Punch Drop Punch Transport PReVIOUS... -
Page 52: Pro Tools
DAW P ROTOCOL OMMAND ABeLLING The following list details the way in which each DAW protocol command is labelled when the command is assigned to a Nucleus soft key. Non-standard commands are asterisked (*): Pro Tools Function Soft key Label Function Soft key Label Mix to Foreground... -
Page 53: Logic
Logic Function Soft key Label Function Soft key Label Track Track Write Write Pan/Surround PanSur Touch Touch Latch Latch Send Send Trim Trim Plugin Plugin Save Save Instrument Instr Undo Undo Flip Flip Group Group Global Global Cancel Cancel Name/Value NM/VAL Enter Enter... -
Page 54: Nuendo
Nuendo Function Soft key Label Function Soft key Label Page Down PageDn Save Save Revert Revert Read Read Page Up PageUp Write Write Inserts Insert Project Prject FX Sends FXSend Mixer Mixer Flip Flip Sends Sends Edit Edit Instruments Instrm Name/Value Nm/Val Master... -
Page 55: Index
Index ø switch F1 and F2 ∑ switch Flip Mode +48v switch Foot Switches 80Hz switch FOOTSWITCH connector About tab Glossary Auto Mode AUTO switch Headphones Automation HEADPHONES connector Automation Display Hi-Z HP LEVEL 2, 21 BANK BLEND pot 39, 40 iJack iJack connector CC Layers... - Page 56 MIDI Controllers (Pro Tools) SOLO MINI 13, 41 Soundcards (proprietary) 5, 6 39, 40 MODE Display TALKBACK MODE key TERMINAL connector Mode switches TRACK Modifiers (DAW keyboard) 28, 37 Track Arming MONITOR Connections Transport Monitoring Transport / Utility Soft Key Set 26, 37 MONO L and R Transport Master...
- Page 57 Notes Nucleus User Guide Page 53...
- Page 58 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, whether mechanical or electronic, without the written permission of Solid State Logic, Oxford, OX5 1RU, England As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation...
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