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ICON Platform M+ User Manual

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 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 Layout Deckplatte ........................6 Rear Panel Layout .........................8 Getting Started ........................9 Connecting Your Platform M+ Controller ................9 (Expander ~ use with Platform X+)..................10 Cubase ..........................13 Ableton Live .........................15 Logic Pro ..........................16 Samplitude...........................18 Pro Tools ..........................20 (Standalone) ........................22...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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+1 touch-sensitive motorized faders with 10-bit resolution ● 8 dual-functions encoder knobs (Rotate and enter) ● Jog wheel shuttle for fast search and control ●...

  • Page 6: Layout Deckplatte

    Layout Deckplatte 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 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: Rear Panel Layout

    Rear Panel Layout 1. USB port Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and compatible software. 2. Extension ports These extension ports are equipped for connecting dedicated Platform series control module such as Platform B (button module). 3.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    ) 2. Setup your DAW Activate the ICON Platform M+ controller in your DAW or MIDI software using “MIDI Setup” or “MIDI Devices”. For LogicPro, Cubase/Nuendo, Samplitude, Ableton Live, Reaper, Studio One, Reason, Bitwig, Sonar, Audition, FL Studio, Digital Performer select Mackie Control.

  • Page 10: (Expander ~ Use With Platform X+)

    (Expander ~ use with Platform X+) Setup up for your Platform M & Platform X controller section CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl intel Platform M Platform X (X+1) Platform X (X+2) Platform X (X+3) Platform X (X+3) Platform X (X+2) Platform X (X+1) Platform M...
  • Page 11 1：Platform M+ Platform X+ (X+1) Channel 1 LED: MCP Channel 1 LED: MCP Channel 2 LED: Logic Pro Channel 2 LED: Logic Pro Channel 3 LED: HUI Channel 3 LED: HUI Channel 4 LED: User define Channel 4 LED: User define...
  • Page 12 Platform X+ (X+2) Platform X+ (X+3) Channel 1 LED: MCP Channel 1 LED: MCP Channel 2 LED: Logic Pro Channel 2 LED: Logic Pro Channel 3 LED: HUI Channel 3 LED: HUI Channel 4 LED: User define Channel 4 LED: User define...

  • Page 13: Cubase

    Cubase iCON P lat form X+ V1.00 iCON P lat form X+ V1.00...
  • Page 14 P latform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00...

  • Page 15: Ableton Live

    Platform X+ V1. iCON Platform X+ V1. Input: MackieControl Input (iCON Platform M+ V1.00) Input: MackieControl Input (iCON Platform M+ V1.00) Output: MackieControl Output (iCON Platform X+ V1.00) Output: MackieControl Output (iCON Platform X+ V1.00) Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth...

  • Page 16: Logic Pro

    Logic Pro...
  • Page 17 Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00...

  • Page 18: Samplitude

    Samplitude iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth...
  • Page 19 Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00...

  • Page 20: Pro Tools

    Pro Tools iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform Automap HUI Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Microsoft MIDI Mapper Automap MIDI iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ iCON Platform M+ iCON Platform X+ iCON Platform X+...
  • Page 21 Automap HUI Automap MIDI iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00...

  • Page 22: (Standalone)

    (Standalone) Cubase iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Logic Pro

    Logic Pro...

  • Page 25: Samplitude

    Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 Samplitude Samplitude iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00...
  • Page 26 Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00...

  • Page 27: Bitwig

    Bitwig iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00...

  • Page 28: Reason

    Reason Reason iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00...

  • Page 29: Reaper

    Reaper Reaper Mackie Control Extender iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00...

  • Page 30: Studio One

    Studio One Studio One iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00...

  • Page 31: Ableton Live

    Ableton 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 32: 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 33 Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON Platform M+ V1.00...

  • Page 34: 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. 2. Click Continue".

  • Page 35: Installing Imap Tm Software For Windows

    Go to the CD folder and double click "Setup". ) (Note: If the file was downloaded from our website, please unzip the file and click the setup icon. ) 3. Choose Install Location Choose your preferred install location for iMap or use the default location and click “Next”.
  • Page 36 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”. 6. iMap started to install The iMap installation has now started, wait for it to finish.

  • Page 37: 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 your Platform M+ according to your need. In general, it would be much simpler and faster to set the device with Mackie Control/HUI protocol depended on your using DAW.

  • Page 38: Assigning Daw Mode (Mackie Control/Hui) With Imap

    Assigning DAW mode (Mackie control/HUI) with iMap Platform-M/X/M+ iMap Platform M+ software panel To begin the DAW 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 39 4. According to your using DAW, select the DAW Mackie/HUI protocol mode at the “Mode” pull-down menu. Note: In DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI), you cannot change any MIDI message settings for any control on Platform M+. Tip: You may also use the hardware to select DAW mode instead of iMap. Please refer to P.

  • Page 40: Assigning Midi Message With User Define Mode At Imap

    Assigning MIDI message with User Define mode at iMap Platform-M/X/M+ iMap Platform M+ Software panel To begin the DAW 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 41 4. Select “User-Defined Mode” at the “Control Mode” pull- down menu. Please see below (P43) for each control element setting in User-Defined Mode. 5. After you have finished creating all settings, click “Send Data”. 6. Close iMap.

  • Page 42: Control Element Setup At User Defines Mode

    Control element setup at User defines mode Platform-M/X/M+ iMap Platform M+ Software panel There are controls including faders, knobs, buttons, and a jog wheel on Platform M+ for which you may set your own MIDI messages. The four types of message include “Pitch”, “Note”, “Program”, and “CC”...
  • Page 43 “Control elements chart” Avalaible MIDI message setting values Control protocol Control Element Message Channel Message type Note 1-16 C(-1) to G(9) Slid 1-16 Bank MSB to Poly Mode On Pitch 1-16 0-127 Faders Note 1-16 C(-1) to G(9) Touch sensitive 1-16 Bank MSB to Poly Mode On Pitch...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Firmware Upgrade

    AltGr Ctrl Platform M Platform M+ iCON Platform M+ V1.00 Warning: The firmware upload process "MUST" be completed and not be interrupted during the file upload process, otherwise the may not be able to restore again and as a result service center service will be required to restore the device.
  • Page 46 Step 1: Please click the first "Connect" button to select Platform M+ as the MIDI output device. Note: If Platform M+ does not appear on the pull-down menu, select "USB Audio Device" as the MIDI In/Out device. Step 2: Click the "Erase" button to erase the firmware. Step 3 will only be enabled if the firmware has erased successfully.
  • Page 47 Step 3: Please wait a few seconds to ensure the unit has recycled completely, and then click the third button "Activate" and select “Firmware Upgrade V1. 00” to activate the firmware upgrade mode. Step 4: Click the “Select version” or “Open File” button to browse the new firmware such as “Platform _M+_V2.
  • Page 48 Step 5: Click the "Upgrade" button to upgrade the firmware, and wait until its completion.

  • Page 49: 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 setting (i. e. without making any changes) to the device by the following steps. 1. Connect Platform M+ with the provided USB cable and launch iMap software. 2.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications Connector: To computer USB connector Power supply: 12V/2. 5A DC Current consumption: 2. 0A or less Weight: 1. 855kg (4. 1lb) Dimensions: 395(L) x 196(W) x 58(H)mm 15. 6”(L) x 7. 7”(W) x 2. 3”(H)

  • Page 51: 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.
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