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ICON ProAudio Platform X+ User Manual

Midi/audio control surface with motorized faders (expander for platform m+)
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  • Page 1 MIDI/Audio control surface with motorized faders (Expander for Platform M+)
  • 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 Register your ICON ProAudio product to your personal account ...5 Features ....................6 Front Panel Layout ...................7 Side Panel Layout ..................9 Getting Started (Use as a extender with Platform M+) ......10 Connecting Your Platform X+ Controller ..........10 Cubase ....................15...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ICON ProAudio Platform X+ Midi/Audio control surface. We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right.

  • Page 5: Register Your Icon Proaudio Product To Your Personal Account

    Register your ICON ProAudio product to your personal account 1. Check serial number of your device Please go to http:// iconproaudio.com/registration or scan the QR code below. Input your device’s serial number and the other information on the screen. Click “Submit”.

  • Page 6: Features

    Features ● 8-channel extender for Platform M+ (TM) ● Use as a standalone unit without Platform M+ ● Expandable to 32-channels control surface with 3units of Platform X+ and a Platform M+ ● Extremely compact, durable and versatile ● Customize the perfect setup with a variety of Platform extension modules ●...

  • Page 7: 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 8 << / >> buttons - These arrow buttons are used to scroll through the DAW list. The name of the DAW will display on the LCD if Platform D / Platform D2 is installed, otherwise please refer to p.10 for the LED sequency vs DAW mode. DAW button - Press to enter the DAW selection.

  • Page 9: Side Panel Layout

    Side Panel Layout 1. USB port Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and compatible software. 2. Platform D / Platform D2 connector Connect your Platform D / Platform D2 to this connector with the provdied cable. 3.

  • Page 10: Getting Started (Use As A Extender With Platform M+)

    Getting Started (Use as a extender with Platform M+) Connecting Your Platform X+ Controller 1. Connect the Platform X+ to your Mac/PC via the USB port Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable.
  • Page 11 2. Select the DAW. Press << (channel 6’s “Sel” button)/>> (channel 7’s “Sel” button) to scroll through the DAW list, and then press the “DAW” (channel 8’s “Sel” button) button to make the selection. The DAW name will display on the LCD while you are scrolling through the list to make the selection if Platform D / Platform D2 (optional) is installed.
  • Page 12 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 13 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 14 3. Select the device unit number Please refer to the below diagram for setting the unit number to your Platform X+(s). Platform X+ (X+1) Platform X+ (X+2) Platform X+ (X+3) 4. Setup your DAW Activate the ICON Platform X+ controller in your DAW or MIDI software using “MIDI Setup”...

  • Page 15: Cubase

    Cubase iCON P latform M+ V 1. 00 iCON P latform M+ V 1. 00...
  • Page 16 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00...

  • Page 17: Ableton Live

    Ableton Live MackieConlrol iCON Platform M+ V1. iCON Platform M+ V1. MackieConlrol iCON 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 18: Logic Pro

    Logic Pro...
  • Page 19 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00...

  • Page 20: 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 21 iCON Platform M+ V1.00 iCON Platform M+ V1.00...

  • Page 22: 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 23 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 24: Connecting Your Platform X+ Controller (Standalone Device)

    Connecting Your Platform X+ Controller (Standalone device) Mute Mute Mute CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl intel 1. Connect the Platform X+ to your Mac/PC via the USB port LED① = MCP (Nuendo / Cubase / Samplitude / Ableton Live / Reaper / Studio One / Reason / Bitwig / Sonar / Audition / FL Studio / Digital Performer) Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB LED②...

  • Page 25: Cubase

    4. Setup your DAW Activate the ICON Platform X+ 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”. You may also refer to our website at www.iconproaudio.com, at each (Tip: controller (Platform X+) product page’s “Setup demo”...

  • Page 26: Nuendo

    Nuendo Nuendo iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00...

  • Page 27: Logic Pro

    Logic Pro...

  • Page 28: Samplitude

    iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 Samplitude Samplitude iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00...
  • Page 29 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth iCON Platform X + V1.00 iCON Platform X + V1.00...

  • Page 30: Bitwig

    Bitwig Platform B+ V1.00 Platform B+ V1.00 Platform B+ V1.00...

  • Page 31: Reason

    Reason Reason iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform X+ V1.00...

  • Page 32: Reaper

    Reaper Reaper Mackie Control (Klinke) Platform B+ V1.00 Platform B+ V1.00...

  • Page 33: Studio One

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

  • Page 34: Ableton Live

    Ableton Live Mackie Control iCON Platform X+ iCON Platform X+ Input: MackieControl Input(iCON Platform X+ V1.00) Output: MackieControl Output(iCON Platform X+ V1.00) Output: Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Automap Propellerhead Automap MIDI...

  • Page 35: Pro Tools

    Pro Tools Pro Tools iCON Platform X+ V1.00 iCON Platform Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON Platform X+ V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Microsoft MIDI Mapper iCON Platform iCON Platform...
  • Page 36 Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON Platform X+ V1.00...

  • Page 37: Imap Tm Software For Mac Os X

    iMap Software for Mac OS X After you downloaded the file, please click it to start the installation process. Platform X+ 7VI2K1 Diagram 1 1. iMap Software for Mac OS X Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to launch your iMap software to Mac OS X.

  • Page 38: Installing Imap Tm Software For Windows

    Installing iMap Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap software. 1. Turn on your PC. 2. Download the Mac iMap from your Personal User Page at www.iconproaudio.com After you downloaded the file, please click it to start the installation process. 3.
  • Page 39 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 5 6. iMap started to install The iMap installation has now started, wait for it to finish.

  • Page 40: Assigning Daw Mode (Mackie Control/Hui) Or Self Define

    Assigning DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI) or self define MIDI functions with iMap There are two different methods for setting up your Platform X+. 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 41: Assigning Daw Mode

    Assigning DAW mode (Mackie control/HUI with iMap iMap Platform X+ software panel Tip: You may also use the hardware to select DAW mode instead of through iMap. Please refer to P.23 for instructions. To begin DAW mode setup, connect your Platform X+ with iMap. Follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 42 3. Select “Platform X+” from the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device. Platform X+ 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 43: Assigning Midi Message With User Define Mode At Imap

    Assigning MIDI message with User Define mode at iMap iMap Platform X+ software panel To begin the “User defines” mode setup, let make the connection of your Platform X+ with iMap. Please follow the below steps: 1. Connect Platform X+ to your Mac/PC. 2.
  • Page 44 3. Select “Platform X+” from the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device. Platform X+ V1.00 4. Select “User-Defined Mode” at the “Mode” pull-down menu. Please see below (P42) for each control element setting in User-Defined Mode. 5. After you have finished creating all settings, click “Send Data”. 6.

  • Page 45: Control Element Setup At User Defines Mode

    Control element setup at User defines mode iMap Platform X+ software panel There are controls including faders, knobs, and buttons on Platform X+ that you could set your own MIDI messages. Four types of message including “Pitch”, “Note”, “Program” & “CC” value you may adjust depended on the control element .
  • Page 46 “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 47: Other Functions In Imap

    Other Functions in iMap™ 1. “Save file” button Click this button to save your current settings for the Platform X+. The file is an “.Platform X+” file. 2. “Load file” button Click this button to load a previously saved “.Platform X+” setting file for your Platform X+.

  • Page 48: Firmware Upgrade

    Mac/PC Firmware upgrade Platform X+ functional firmware upload procedure Platform M+ functional firmware upload procedure AltGr Ctrl pload procedure Platform M Mac/PC CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl Mac/PC CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl...
  • Page 49 AltGr Ctrl...

  • Page 51: Restore The Factory Default Settings

    Restore the factory default settings To restore your Platform X+ 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 X+ with the provided USB cable and launch iMap software. 2.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications Connector: To computer USB connector Power supply: 12V/2.5A DC Current consumption: 2.0A or less Weight: 1.53kg (3.37lb) Dimensions: 335(L) x 196(W) x 58(H)mm 13.2”(L) x 7.7”(W) x 2.3”(H)

  • Page 53: Services

    As soon as you have submitted an inquiry ticket, our support team will assist you to resolve the problem with your ICON ProAudio device as soon as possible. To send defective products for service: Ensure the problem is not related to operation error or external system devices.

  • Page 54: Appendixa

    AppendixA Control Surface Functionality Manual Cubase QCon Pro X, QCon Pro XS, QCon Pro G2, QCon EX G2 Platform M+, Platform B+, Platform D2, Platform X+, Platform Nano Revision v0.71 This is a master manual. Specific device manuals can be built from this material Congratulations on owning an Icon control surface! This manual documents the full range of potential functions when the device is installed in Cubase.
  • Page 55 Firmware Update ………………………………………………. Fader Calibration ………………………………………………. MCP MIDI Implementation Table………………………………………………. Renamed Buttons ………………………………………………. <<<<<Color Reference Key>>>>> Control Surface Function Control Surface Button DAW Term ButtonA ButtonB =hold Button A and press Button B Button A Button B = press Button A and then press Button B <<<<<<<<<...
  • Page 56 <<<<<<<<< Getting Started >>>>>>>>> When first opening a blank project inCubase, we are looking at the ProjectWindow. Add channels to your project here, and you will see the motor faders jump into position. Each Icon control surface has one physical bank consisting of 8 channel strip controls. Each channel strip corresponds to controls for one channel in your DAW.
  • Page 57 Encoder Knobs edit parameters according to the current Assignment Mode. Turn them to edit a parameter or change a selection.Each knob affects the channel on that channel strip, or in advanced encoder modes, allknobs affect the currently selected channel. Press the knob to reset to the default value, or confirm a selection depending on the Assignment Mode.
  • Page 58 Stop Stop = Project cursor jumps to previous play position Shift + FastForward= Project cursor jumps to end of project Shift Rewind = Project cursor jumps to start of project Left = Project cursor jumps to left locator Right = Project cursor jumps to right locator Cycle = Toggle playback loop (set between the left and right locators) Shift...
  • Page 59 <<<<<<<<<View>>>>>>>>> Displays: The LCD display showschannel names and parameters, plus navigation forAssignment Modes and settings. Press Name/Value to toggleparameter values on the LCDdisplay. Thedigitaltime displayshows the current project cursor position, either in bars and beats or in SMPTE time code format. Press SMPTE/Beatstotoggle the time display format. Zoom &Cursor Arrows: Cursor Arrows (left, right, up, down)share the functions of the computer keyboard arrow keys.
  • Page 60 Encoder Knob Assignment>>>>>>>>> <<<<<<<<< Press one of the Assignment buttons to select the category of parameters currently assigned to Encoder Knobs. Assignment modes apply controls to the currently selected channel – with a few exceptions.Use Channelup/down to browse pages of options and parameters.Rotate the Encoder Knobs to adjust parameters or make a selection from a list.
  • Page 61 Page 01 Insert Slot # Insert Bypass SelectPlug-In Page02+ Insert parameters appear automatically assigned across the Encoder Knobs <<<<< >>>>> EQ Assignment Mode: (EQ) Press to open (or add) theCubase EQ. EQ Assignment Modecan only edit a standard Cubase EQ. Press Flip to control EQwith the faders, and Channel...
  • Page 62 To quickly load and edit an instrument, press Instrument, then turn Encoder Knob 3, press Channel down and then edit parameters on all Encoder Knobs. Page 01 Instrument Slot# Instrument Bypass Select Instrument Page02+ Insert parameters appear automatically assigned across the Encoder Knobs <<<<<...
  • Page 63 Cue Send Mode: (Shift+ Send) Access settings for Cue sends with the Encoder Knobs on their respective channels. Press Shift+ Send to toggle through Cue Send 1-8. Browse parameters with Channel up/down: Send Amount Bypass Pre/Post Fader Send Panning Bypass All Sends Cue Send Mixer Mode: (Shift+ Send - Select a channel - Shift+...
  • Page 64 Input Bus Input Gain Input Phase Direct Routing Assignment Mode: (Shift+ Page (Nuendo only, not Cubase) Edit routing parameters with the Encoder Knobs on their respective channels.Channel up/down to select direct routing slots 1 to 8. Activate a direct routing slot by turning the corresponding Encoder Knob.
  • Page 65 = Click On/Off MagicA MagicA MagicA MagicA MagicA MagicA MagicA Shift MagicA Shift MagicA Shift MagicA Shift MagicA Shift MagicA Shift MagicA Shift MagicA Shift MagicA Channel Visibility Modes: (default Platform B+ only) Shift Visibility Modes 1 to 8 view fixed preset channel types. Buttons 1 to 8 alone recall custom channel visibility configurations previously setup in the MixConsole.
  • Page 66 User B Record <<<<<<<<< Troubleshooting >>>>>>>>> Strange behavior in the DAW, unexpected functions, device not recognized, orfreezes: Disconnect all MIDI-USB devices. In Cubase, delete all control surface configurations(including other MIDI devices) in Controller Assignments and Control Surface Setupand then close Cubase. For testing, connect directly to the computer without a USB hub or USB extension cable.
  • Page 67 I want to adda custom function: To alter and customize controls beyond standard MCP, please review the DAW developer support on customizing controller assignments in expert view. In Cubase, it is possible to assign Commands (instead of MCP functions) to MIDI Input generated from buttons on Icon control surfaces.

  • Page 68: Logic Pro X

    <<<<<<<<<Fader Calibration – QCon Series>>>>>>>>> We recommend that every QCon owner performs a fader calibration. The best values vary according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW) valuescan move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A to point B. Fader Calibration allows fine adjustment to the properties of how each motor fader responds when commanded to move.
  • Page 69 You can extensively control Logic Pro X with an Icon QCon seriescontrol surface or Icon Platform modular control system using standard MackieControl protocol. Expansion bank units can be addedfor more hands-on controls:QCon expansion units for the QCon series and the Platform X+ channel bank expansion. Platform B+ button module is necessary toaccess all functions in this manual with Platform M+, and the D2 display highly recommended.Icon Metal Fader Caps and Icon Metal Knob Caps are available as an aesthetic and haptic upgrade for the best control experience.
  • Page 70 <<<<<Color Reference Key>>>>> Control Surface Function Control Surface Button DAW Term ButtonA ButtonB =hold Button A and press Button B Button A Button B = press Button A and then press Button B <<<<<<<<< Setup>>>>>>>>> Before you can use your control surface, you will first need to configure it in Logic Pro X.Once setup,Logic Pro X will remember your settings for future sessions without the need to reconfigure.
  • Page 71 <<<<<<<<< Getting Started >>>>>>>>> When first opening a blank project in Logic Pro X, we are looking at the Arrange Window. Add tracks to your project here, and you will see the motor faders jump into position. Each Icon control surface has one physical bank consisting of 8 channel strip controls.
  • Page 72 <<<<<<<<<Mix and Transport>>>>>>>>> Jog Wheel: Turn the Jog Wheel to quickly adjust the playhead position on the grid, visible in the Arrange Window in Logic Pro X. Scrub= Toggle Scrub: appliesto the Jog Wheel Shift Scrub = Toggle Shuttle: turn the Jog Wheel to adjust playback speed Play...
  • Page 73 (transport) = Begin recording Audio and MIDI input FastForward= Shuttle forward. Press again to increase forward speed Rewind =Shuttle reverse. Press again to increase backward speed Stop Stop = Playhead jumps to beat 1 bar 1 or active cycle position Play Play = Playhead jumps back to the nearest bar or active cycle position...
  • Page 74 <<<<<<<<< Group>>>>>>>>> Press Group to manage group membership. Press the channel Select buttons to add tracks to the selectedgroup. Illuminated Select buttons indicate group membership for the selected group. The up/down Cursor Arrows change the currently selected group. The left/right Cursor Arrows browse the group parameters assigned to the Encoder...
  • Page 75 Shift = Open Transport Window Shift = Open List Editors Zoom &Cursor Arrows: Cursor Arrows (left, right, up, down) change selections or modify zoom in the ArrangeWindow. Assignment Modes they change theEncoder Knob parameter selection and scroll through pages of parameters when editing plug-ins. Press Zoom to activate zoom controls using the...
  • Page 76 = Activates Assignment, edit stereo pan, or surround panning parameters Surround Channels: Angle, Diversity, LFE Level, Spread = Activates Assignment, opens and editsLogic Channel EQonselected channel Parameters: Frequency, Gain, Q-Factor, Band Bypass Cursor Arrows up/down select EQ Band Send = Activates Send Assignment, adjust bus send levels and routing parameters: Send Destination, Send Level, Pre/Post, Bypass...
  • Page 77 Trim Automation: Trim = Toggle Trim behavior on a channel armed with Touch Latch automation. When active, Trim allows automation to be modified instead of overwritten. Adjusting knobs and faders during playback will make a change relative to existing automation. Touch Trim = T-Touch: Adjust automation momentarily while parameters are being edited...
  • Page 78 Setup Focus Mode:(Track+F8) Encoder Knob 1 = Channel strip format (Mono, Stereo, L/R, Surround) Encoder Knob 2 = Spread parameter (Surround channels only) Encoder Knob 3 = Channel strip input assignment Encoder Knob 4 = Channel strip output assignment Encoder Knob 5 = Automation mode Encoder Knob 6 = Quick-edit group membership.
  • Page 79 The X/Y parameters are like the coordinates of a sound source relative to the listener, where 0, 0 is centered and coordinates can be set between +/-1000on the grid. <<<<<EQ>>>>> EQ Assignment Mode:(EQ) Press to open (or add) theLogic Channel EQ Assignment Modecan only edit a standard Logic Channel EQ...
  • Page 80 <<<<<Send>>>>> Send Assignment Mode:(Send) Use the Send Assignment Mode to set send destinations and adjust send amounts for the selected channel.Cursor Arrows up/down change the selected send slot number.Cursor Arrows left/right select a parameter.Press Shift+Mute to toggle send bypass. Press Flip to control the selected parameters on the faders, and while Flip is engaged,...
  • Page 81 Send Destination, Send Level, Pre/Post, Bypass In an analog/digital hybrid setup making use of Utilityon busses, manage signals to outboard gear without touching manual routing. Once prepared, turn a knob on the control surface to send a track through your outboard gear. The template tracks using hardware would be set to no output, only reaching output through bus sends.This requires rendering the final mix through the hardware: Logic Pro X ->...
  • Page 82 <<<<<Instrument>>>>> Instrument Assignment Mode: Press Instrumentto open and edit instrument plug-ins on MIDI software instrument tracks. Turn and press an Encoder Knob to select an instrument. Parameters appear across the LCD display and can be edited with the Encoder Knobs. Use the left/right Cursor Arrows to view and edit further pages of parameters.
  • Page 83 Click: Click = Activate/deactivate metronome click (separate for playback and record) Shift Click = Activate/deactivate external sync and the transmission of MMC (MMC is for controlling compatible tape machines from the DAW) The metronome click is a tempo reference for production and recording. There are options and settings in Logic Pro X for the click: File ->Project Settings ->...
  • Page 84 Press Shift +Nudge to displaythe nudge menu, or just hold Nudge. Each Encoder Knob has a different nudge command for the selected region: Encoder Knob 1 = Set nudge amount forRewind FastForward Encoder Knob 2 = Move to the playhead Encoder Knob 3 = Move by bar Encoder Knob 4 = Move by beat Encoder Knob 5 = Move by divisions...
  • Page 85 Settings forReplaceare in Logic Pro X ->Preferences -> Recording -> Replace: Region Erase = Cut MIDI and audio regions when recording Region Punch = Cut MIDI and audio regions when recording with input Content Erase = Overwrites MIDI and audio inside regions when recording Content Punch = Overwrites MIDI and audio inside regions when recording with input Region Operations: Use Cmd+...
  • Page 86 Advanced Configuration <<<<<<<<< >>>>>>>>> After successful control surface setup with your Icon control surface and expansion banks, go to Logic Pro X ->Control Surfaces -> Setup for manual configuration. Touch Fader to Select Track: Check “activate touch faders activates track” to enable instant track selection when touching a fader.
  • Page 87 Troubleshooting <<<<<<<<< >>>>>>>>> Strange behavior in the DAW, unexpected functions, device not recognized, orfreezes: Disconnect all MIDI-USB devices. In Logic, delete all control surface configurations andzones (including other MIDI devices) in Controller Assignments and Control Surface Setupand then close Logic. For testing, connect directly to the computer without a USB hub or USB extension cable. Turn on the Icon control surface and select the MCP Logic Pro X mode.
  • Page 88 I want to adda custom function: It is possible to use User Assignment Modes with MIDI Learn to freely assign parameters to the encoder knobs, and pressFlip to apply these controls to the faders. To alter and customize controls beyond standard MCP, please review the DAW developer support on customizing controller assignments in expert view.
  • Page 89 ! Only use the iMap and Firmware versions specific for your hardware version.Also be sure to get the newest iMap on the Icon Pro Audio website. ! Never unpack a .bin firmware file <<<<<<<<<Fader Calibration – QCon Series>>>>>>>>> We recommend that every QCon owner performs a fader calibration. The best values vary according to the DAW of choice and preference.

  • Page 90: Pro Tools Hui

    Control Surface Functionality Manual Pro Tools HUI QCon Pro X, QCon Pro XS, QCon Pro G2, QCon EX G2 Platform M+, Platform B+, Platform D2, Platform X+, Platform Nano Revision v1.00 This is a master manual. Specific device manuals can be built from this material. Congratulations on owning an Icon control surface! This manual documents the full range of potential functions when the device is installed in Pro Tools.
  • Page 91 <<<<<Color Reference Key>>>>> Control Surface Function Control Surface Button DAW Term ButtonA ButtonB =hold Button A and press Button B Button A Button B = press Button A and then press Button B <<<<<<<<< Setup>>>>>>>>> Before you can use your control surface, you will first need to configure it in Pro Tools. Once setup,Pro Tools will remember your settings for future sessions without the need to reconfigure.
  • Page 92 The 9th fader on your control surface is the Master Fader. Pro Tools does not support any use of the master fader or master meter with HUI. The Encoder Knobs edit parameters according to the current Assignment Mode. Turn them to edit a parameter or change a selection.Each knob affects the track on that channel strip, or in advanced encoder modes, allknobs affect the currently selected Track.
  • Page 93 (channel) = Arms thetrack for recording. Solo = Engage Solo for one or multiple tracks Mute = Engage Mute for one or multiple tracks Select = Focuses and selects the track Jog Wheel: Press Scrubto toggle the Jog Wheel function between scrub and off. Then turn the Jog Wheel to adjust the playhead position, visible in the Edit...
  • Page 94 Plug-In Assignment: Plug-In Select a channel, then press Plug-In. Next press Plug-In Assign to view the selected channel’s inserts 1-4 on the Display.Turn the Encoder Knobs to add/select plug-in effects. Press Plug-In Assign to confirm. Turn Encoder Knob 5 to access insert 5 on knob 1. Press an Encoder Knob 1-4 to edit the selected plugin.
  • Page 95 Suspend= Disable automation on all tracks <<<<<<<<<Utilities>>>>>>>>> In=Set the left locator at the playhead position Out= Set the right locator at the playhead position Punch= Activate Quick Punch: during playback, tap Record to track and Play to punch out Undo = Pro ToolsUndo function...
  • Page 96 Controllers. Faders are not motorized: The power source is not connected. Verify the power source by disconnecting USB and turning the control surface on. If power is well connected, it will start up normally. Faders make noise or move improperly: A fader calibration is needed.
  • Page 97 <<<<<<<<< Firmware Update>>>>>>>>> To accommodate future changes to MCP implementation in new DAW versions plus expand on operational features, Icon provides Firmware updates for current production and legacy control surfaces. Caution: Please take extra care to follow the correct procedure when performing a firmware update. When performing a firmware upgrade, always connect directly to the computer without a USB Hub or extension, and only connect one device to the computer during update.Also quit all other software which can access MIDI input/output such as your DAW or utility programs.

  • Page 98: Ableton Live 10

    <<<<<<<<<Fader Calibration – Platform (v2.00 and up)>>>>>>>>> We recommend that every Platform owner performs a fader calibration. The best adjustment varies according to the DAW of choice and preference. In the digital domain (in your DAW) valuescan move from 0 to 100 in an instant, but physical faders need to actually travel from point A to point B.
  • Page 99 <<<<< Table of Contents >>>>> Setup ………………………………………………. Getting Started ………………………………………………. Mix and Transport ………………………………………………. Group ………………………………………………. View ………………………………………………. Encoder Knob Assignment ………………………………………………. Utilities ………………………………………………. UserFunctions ………………………………………………. Troubleshooting ………………………………………………. Firmware Update ………………………………………………. Fader Calibration ………………………………………………. MCP MIDI Implementation Table ………………………………………………. Renamed Buttons ……………………………………………….
  • Page 100 the need to reconfigure. For maximum stability, first boot the control surface and select the DAW Mode, then start your DAW software. When your control surface is switched on, it will first prompt for a DAW Mode selection. Select the corresponding mode with the illuminated navigation buttons and confirm selection with the highlighted DAW mode button.
  • Page 101 Encoder Knobs edit parameters according to the current Assignment Mode. Turn them to edit a parameter or change a selection.Each knob affects the track on that channel strip, or in advanced encoder modes, allknobs affect the currently selected track. Press the knob to reset to the default value, or confirm a selection depending on Assignment Mode.
  • Page 102 FastForward= Shuttle forward in Arrangement View Rewind =Shuttle backwards in Arrangement View Cycle = Toggle the playback loop cycle on/off Channel Bank Options: Bank up/down = Scroll through tracks in the project in fixed blocks of 8 Channel up/down = Step the current bank by one track Shift Bank up/down = Scroll bank to first or last track...
  • Page 103 Follow = Activate Follow Mode to auto-scroll during playback in Arrangement View Zoom &Cursor Arrows: Cursor Arrows (left, right, up, down) change selections or modify zoom in the Arrangement View.In Assignment Modes they change theEncoder Knob parameter selection and scroll through pages of parameters when editing plug-ins. Press Zoom to activate zoom controls using the...
  • Page 104 Utilities <<<<< <<<< >>>> >>>>> Marker to create a locator at the play position. Press Stop, then Marker to delete a currently selected locator. Press Next Previous to jump between set locators. Press Draw Mode to create automation in Arrangement View.
  • Page 105 (DAWmode1) = Punch In- start recording at the loop start position (DAWmode2) = Punch Out - stop recording at the loop end position (DAWmode3) = Capture- Create a clip from the last given MIDI input (2ndBot-Left) = Metronome-(On/Off) Additional for Pro X (AssignmentRight) = MIDI Arrangement Overdub- Recording MIDI adds to existing clips...
  • Page 106 Faders are not motorized: The power source is not connected. Verify the power source by disconnecting USB and turning the control surface on. If power is well connected, it will start up normally. Faders make noise or move improperly: A fader calibration is needed. Please read the section on Fader Calibration below for details.
  • Page 107 Caution: Please take extra care to follow the correct procedure when performing a firmware update. When performing a firmware upgrade, always connect directly to the computer without a USB Hub or extension, and only connect one device to the computer during update. Also quit all other software which can access MIDI input/output such as your DAW or utility programs.

  • Page 108: Appendixb

    when commanded to move. Press and hold the Encoder Knob on channel one and start the device. Turn Encoder Knob 8 to adjust the total fader response. It is also possible to adjust a single fader by now holding down Rec on channel three while adjusting the encoder of each channel.

  • Page 109: Logic Pro X

    Channel Solo Solo 7 Save Channel Solo Solo 8 MIDI FunctionI FunctionI Channel Mute Mute 1 Left Ch1 Cubase Ch1Cubase Channel Mute Mute 2 Right Channel Mute Mute 3 Loop Channel Select Press Encoder Select 1 G#1Encoder 1 Channel Mute Mute 4 Channel Select Press Encoder...
  • Page 110 Select 2 Channel Select Encoder 2 Press Encoder Channel Select Press Encoder Select 3 Encoder 3 Channel Select Press Encoder Select 4 Encoder 4 MIDI FunctionI nfoM MIDI FunctionI Select 5 Channel Select Encoder 5 Press Encoder Ch1 Logic Pro X Ch1 Logic Pro X Channel Select Press Encoder...

  • Page 111: Pro Tools Hui

    Pro Tools HUI <<<<<<<<< MCP MIDI Implementation >>>>>>>>> This is a list of supported standard MCP functions in Pro Tools and their MIDI CC control values. Each CCtriggers the indicated function when the device is configured as an MCP device in the DAW.

  • Page 112: Ableton Live 10

    Stop Function Play Function MIDI FunctionI nfoM MIDI FunctionI Record Main record Function Ch1 Pro Tools Ch1 Pro Tool l s Cursor Up Function Cursor Left Function < Select 1 Encoder 1 Channel Select Press Encoder Zoom Function Select 2 Encoder 2 Channel Select Press Encoder...
  • Page 113 Channel Rec Assignment Rec 3 Channel Rec Assignment D#-1 Rec 4 Plugin Channel Rec Assignment Rec 5 Page Up MIDI Function Info MIDI Function Info Channel Rec Assignment Rec 6 Page Down Ableto o n Ch1 Ableton Channel Rec Bank 8 Channels F#-1 Rec 7 Bank Up...

  • Page 114: Appendixc

    AppendixC Cubase Mackie Control mode function table (Nuendo/Cubase - PVC Overlay) Controller Function Channel Strip Adjust parameters of channel 1-8 according to selected function Encoder 1 - 8 (Rotate) (Pan, EQ, Inserts, Master, FX Send & Por drive Ⅲ ) Use with button Pan, EQ, Inserts, Master, FX Sen &...

  • Page 115: Logic Pro X

    Button"Page Up <<" Flip page backward for the above functions Button "Page Down>>" Flip page forward for the above functions Window control Button "Mixer" Switch to mixer window Utilities Button "Edit" Activate the edit function to edit the track Button "Undo" Activate the undo function to undo the last command Button "Redo"...
  • Page 116 Shift eight channel up for all the faders except the master Button "Bank <" fader Shift eight channel down for all the faders except the master Button "Bank >" fader Transport Button “(Loop)“ Activate the loop function of the DAW Button "<<"...

  • Page 117: Protools Hui

    Button "Trim" Activate the trim function of the selected channel Utilities Button "Marker" Make a marker point along a project Button "Nudge" Activate the nudge function Button "Click" Activate the metronome click sound Button "Drop" Activate the drop function Activate the replace mode (A type of overwrite recording mode Button "Replace"...
  • Page 118 Press [Sel] on Ch.1 - Press [Plug-in - Rotate (the 5th Knob) to turn page - Press (Knob 1-4) to select the slot 1-4 - Press Adding a plug-in to a track's slot 5 (e.g. [Plug-in Assign] - Rotate (Knob) to select plug-in - Press [Plug- to Ch.1 / Plug-in slot 5) in Assign] to exit {Tip: Press (Knob 5) to exit in...
  • Page 119 Disengage a fader from any Mix group. Relase the button and the fader obeys group behavior again. Press [Ctrl Used to offset a fader's level within a group Scolls the frontmost window to the left Press [Cmd - Press [<< [>>...

  • Page 120: Ableton Live 10

    Positions the cursor at the current Press twice [>> selection's right edge Moves the selection to the previous Press track Moves the selection to the next track Press Ableton Live 10 Mackie Control mode function table (Abelton Live - PVC Overlay) Controller Function Channel Strip...
  • Page 121 Press to activate the "Send" function and rotate the Button "Send" correspodance channel knob to adjust the Send A and Send B value Only effect on "Instructment track". Press the Instructment Rack Button "Instrument Rack" button and then the first channel knob to enter to adjsutment setting.
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