How To Use This Manual; Conventions; Glossary; Software Versions - Solid State Logic Nucleus2 User Manual

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After this introduction, you will find a quick overview of Nucleus
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use of the Nucleus Logictivity Remote, and general Nucleus

Conventions

Throughout this manual, the following conventions will be used:
• Labels found on the Nucleus
• Labels and text shown in the Nucleus
• The few instances where we refer directly to computer filenames etc. will be shown Like This.
• Where necessary, DAW computer keyboard key strokes will be shown like this whilst function keys (as opposed to
normal numbers, symbols and characters) such as the 'Control' key will be shown with 'angle' brackets such as <Ctrl>.
• Where DAW protocol commands appear, the command or function will be shown with 'curly' brackets {like_this}.
Notes and additional information appear like this.
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• The Nucleus Logictivity Remote app will in some cases be abbreviated to just 'Remote'.
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• The Nucleus itself may be refered to either by name, as the 'DAW controller' or as the 'control surface'.
Please be aware that screenshots shown may differ slightly in appearance from their on-screen equivalents.

Glossary

The following terms are either concerned with general DAW control, or specific Nucleus
CC Layer A Continuous Controller ('CC') Profile for use with MIDI devices.
Dante
Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet. A combination of software, hardware, and network protocols that
deliver uncompressed, multi-channel, low-latency digital audio over a standard Ethernet network.
DAW Digital Audio Workstation. Software which emulates a recording studio, such as ProTools, Logic and Nuendo.
ipMIDI MIDI control data sent over Ethernet.
HUI
Human User Interface. The DAW control protocol used by ProTools and others.
Layers Different DAW programmes, one of which can be controlled by Nucleus
be activated simultaneously from one transport master.
MCU Mackie Control Unit. The DAW control protocol used by Logic, Nuendo and others.
SD Card An SD memory card fitted to the rear of Nucleus
Soft keys Many switches on Nucleus
functions. These switches are grouped together as 'soft key sets'.
USeR The USeR 1 and USeR 2 switches located in the centre section area of Nucleus
sets to the switches above and below the scribble strip displays.
V-Pot In-channel rotary encoder used to control a variety of parameters. The V-Pot is located below the digital display.
V-Sel
In-channel encoder switch, used to control a variety of parameters, often associated with the V-Pot. The switch
is activated by pressing the V-Pot. Note that the V-SeL switch is different from the channel select (SeL) switch.

Software Versions

The information in this manual is correct for Nucleus
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and Nucleus Browser V2.0/0 or greater.

Help!

Should you require assistance with Nucleus
the SSL Website at www.solidstatelogic.com/support/Nucleus2
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control surface are indicated in capitals LIke THIS.
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Remote or other computer dialogues are indicated in bold Like This.
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can be programmed through the Nucleus
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that is not addressed by this manual, please refer to the Support pages of
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, followed by more detailed sections covering installation,
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operation.
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for Profile storage.
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software V2.0/1 or greater, Nucleus
and click on 'Ask a Question' to get in contact with us.
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operations:
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at a time, though all transports can
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Remote to perform DAW specific
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are used to apply soft key
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firmware V2.0/0 or greater
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Nucleus User Guide