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ICON ProAudio Platform Nano Air User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless MIDI/Audio control surface with motorized fader for production...
  • 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 Top Panel Layout ..................8 Rear Panel Layout .................. 11 Wireless dongle ..................12 Getting Started(with USB 3.0 cable connection) ........13 Getting Started(Wireless connection) .............14 Download the Mac iMap from your Personal User Page at www.iconproaudio.com .............15...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ICON ProAudio PlatformNano Air digital 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 ● 2.4GHz Gen4.0 BLE wireless module built-in for very stable wireless connection ● Super compact USB Bluetooth wireless pairing dongle is included ● Automatic wireless pairing between the Bluetooth dongle and the device's wireless module, no extra operation is required ●...
  • Page 7 ● The most popular DAW overlays are included-Cubase/Nuendo, Logic Pro X, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Samplitude, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig, Reason, ProTools, Sonar, Audition, Ableton Live and User Define Mode ● iMap software included for mapping of MIDI functions ● USB 3.

  • Page 8: Top Panel Layout

    Top Panel Layout NOTE: Because of the differences between Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) individual functions may operate a little differently in each DAW. Please overlay the correct provided labeling template according to your current DAW. The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic. Your functionality may be slightly different.
  • Page 9 4. Control buttons 4a) Recording channel control buttons section REC button-—Activate and deactivate the recording state of the associated channel. The switch will light red when the channel is armed. SOLO button-—Turn On and Off the solo state of the associated channel. The switch will light green when the channel solo state is on and other channels will be muted.
  • Page 10 7. Assignment section (Note: Functionality of these buttons varies from DAW to DAW. Please apply the correct overlay for your current Digital Audio Workstation for proper function. The functionality below applies to Apple Logic Pro.) TRACK button -— Activate the track parameters of the software PAN/SURROUND/EQ/Send/Plug-in/Instrument buttons -—...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Layout

    Rear Panel Layout 1. USB 3. 0 port Functions as a MIDI port to your computer and compatible software. This port also provides power to your PlatformNano Air. 2. User A / User B ¼ inch inputs These¼ inch inputs are able to connect to foot pedals to activate selected functions in your DAW.

  • Page 12: Wireless Dongle

    Wireless dongle 1. Paired indication LED When your PlatformNano Air device's wireless module is paired with the wireless dongle, this LED will be lit, otherwise it will keep blinking. 2. MIDI In LED When there is a mid in signal present, this LED will blink.

  • Page 13: Getting Started(With Usb 3.0 Cable Connection)

    Getting Started(with USB 3.0 cable connection) Connecting Your PlatformNano Air Controller CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl intel Nuendo/Cubase; Digital Performer; FL Studio; SamplitudePro; Reaper; Studio One; Bitwig; Reasons; Sonar; Audition; Ableton Live Logic Pro LogicPro ProTools User self mapping with iMap User-Def 1.

  • Page 14: Getting Started(Wireless Connection)

    Getting Started(Wireless connection) Connecting Your PlatformNano Air Controller CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl intel PAIRED Nuendo/Cubase; Digital Performer; FL Studio; SamplitudePro; Reaper; Studio One; Bitwig; Reasons; Sonar; Audition; Ableton Live Logic Pro LogicPro ProTools User self mapping with iMap User-Def 1.

  • Page 15: Download The Mac Imap From Your Personal User Page At Www.iconproaudio.com

    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. PlatformNano Air 3D1W51 Platform Nano iMap Mac Setup V1.0.8 Download The Latest Platform Nano iMap Windows Setup V1.0.8 Download The Latest PlatformNano Manual - Caech...

  • Page 16: 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 Windows iMap from your Personal User Page at www.iconproaudio.com After you downloaded the file, please click it to start the installation 3.
  • Page 17 7. iMap begins installation The iMap installation has now started, wait for it to finish. Then click “Finish”. Diagram 6 8. Installation finished Click “Finish” to complete the iMap software installation. Diagram 7...

  • Page 18: Assigning Daw Mode (Mackie Control/Hui)

    Assigning DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI) or self define MIDI functions with iMap There are two different methods for setting your PlatformNano Air depending on your needs. In general, it would be much simpler and faster to set the device with Mackie Control, Logic or HUI protocol depended on your DAW. CapsLook Shift Ctrl...

  • Page 19: Assigning Daw Mode (Mackie Control/Hui)

    Assigning DAW mode (Mackie control/HUI) with iMap Platform-M/X/M+ Diagram 9 iMap PlatformNano Air software panel To begin the DAW mode setup, let’s connect your PlatformNano Air with iMap. Please follow the steps below: 1. Connect PlatformNano Air to your Mac/PC. 2.
  • Page 20 4. Select the proper mode for your DAW at the “Control Mode” pull-down menu. Diagram 11 Note: In DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI/LogicPro), you cannot change any MIDI message settings for any control on PlatformNano Air. Tip: You may also use the hardware to select DAW mode instead of using the iMap.

  • Page 21: Assigning Midi Message With User Defined Mode At Imap

    Assigning MIDI message with User Defined mode at iMap Platform-M/X/M+ Diagram 12 iMap PlatformNano Air Software panel To begin the “User defineds” mode setup, please follow the steps below: 1. Connect PlatformNano Air to your Mac/PC. 2. Launch iMap and click the “Connect Device” button. 3.
  • Page 22 4. Select “User-Defined Mode” at the “Control Mode” pull-down menu. Diagram 14 5. After you have finished all settings, click “Send Data” button. 6. Close iMap.

  • Page 23: Control Element Setup At User Defined Mode

    Control element setup at User defined mode iMap PlatformNano Air Software panel Diagram 15 There are controls including faders, knobs, buttons, and a jog wheel on PlatformNano Air for which you may set your own MIDI messages. You may adjust different types of message include “Pitch”, “Note”, “CC”, “Channel”...
  • Page 24 Also, according to your DAW, select the correct control protocol (MCP/ HUI/ LogicPro) for your DAW to establish communication between your PlatformNano Air and the DAW. Please refer to the table below for the suggested control protocols for different DAW’s Control Protoool Nuendo/Cubase；Logic Pro；Digital Performer；FL Studio；Reaper；...

  • Page 25: Other Functions In Imap

    Other Functions in iMap™ Diagram 16 1. “Save file” button Click this button to save your current settings for the PlatformNano Air. The file is an. “ imap” file. 2. “Load file” button Click this button to load a previously saved “. imap” setting file for your PlatformNano Air.

  • Page 26: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware upgrade PlatformNano functional firmware upload procedure PlatformNano Air functional firmware upload procedure Mac/PC CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl Platform M Platform M+ iCON Platform M+ V1.00 Diagram 17 Warning: The firmware upload process MUST be completed and not interrupted during the file upload, otherwise the firmware may not be rewritten again.
  • Page 27 Step1: Connect the PlatformNano Air using a connection. Press the “Connect” button at the top to select your connected PlatformNano Air as the “MIDI In and Out” device in the pull-down menu. Diagram 19 Platform Nano V1.00 Diagram 20 Note: If your connected name “...
  • Page 28 Step 3: Press the “Activate” button at the top to select PlatformNano Air as the “MIDI In and Out” device at the pull-down menu. Diagram 22 Diagram 23 Step 4: Click the “Select Version” button to browse the new firmware file. Diagram 24...
  • Page 29 PlatformNano V1.00 Diagram 25 Step 5: Click the “Upgrade” button to upload the firmware. Diagram 26 Diagram 27...

  • Page 30: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery There are four LED battery level indications. 1st Green - Battery level between 76%-100% 2nd Green - Battery level between 51-75% Orange - Battery level between 26-50% Red - Battery level less than 25% You may charge the battery by connecting: 1.

  • Page 31: Cubase

    Cubase iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00...

  • Page 32: Nuendo

    Nuendo Nuendo Nuendo iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00...

  • Page 33: Logic Pro

    Logic Pro...
  • Page 34 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00...

  • Page 35: Samplitude

    Samplitude Samplitude Samplitude iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00...

  • Page 36: Bitwig

    Bitwig iCON PlatformNano Air V1 iCON PlatformNano Air V1 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00...

  • Page 37: Reason

    Reason Reason iCON PlatformNano V1.00 iCON PlatformNano V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00...

  • Page 38: Reaper

    Reaper Reaper Mackie Control Universal iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00...

  • Page 39: Studio One

    Studio One Studio One iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00...

  • Page 40: Ableton Live

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

  • Page 41: Pro Tools

    Pro Tools Pro Tools iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 iCON Platform Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Microsoft MIDI Mapper iCON Platform iCON Platform...
  • Page 42 Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON PlatformNano Air V1.00...

  • Page 43: Restore The Factory Default Settings

    Restore the factory default settings To restore your PlatformNano Air 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 PlatformNano Air with the provided USB cable and launch iMap software. 2.

  • Page 44: Hardware Connections

    Hardware Connections Platform D2/D3 PC/MAC SPD-01...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications Connector: USB 3.0 connector (standard type) Mini USB connector (mini type) Power supply: 5V/2A DC Current consumption: 2A or less Weight: 0.75kg (1.65lb) Dimensions: 215(L) x 198(W) x 40(H)mm 8. 5 ”(L) x 7. 8”(W) x0. 2”(H)

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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+, PlatformNano 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 48 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 49 <<<<<<<<< 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 50 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 51 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 52 <<<<<<<<<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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 = 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 59 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 60 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 61: 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 62 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 63 <<<<<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 64 <<<<<<<<< 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 65 <<<<<<<<<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 66 (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 67 <<<<<<<<< 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 68 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 69 = 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 70 playback. 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 71 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 72 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 73 <<<<<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 74 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 75 <<<<<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 76 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 77 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 78 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 79 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 80 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 81 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 82 ! 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 83: 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+, PlatformNano 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 84 <<<<<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 85 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 86 Channel Strip Buttons: (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.
  • Page 87 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 88 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 89 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 90 <<<<<<<<< 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 91: 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 92 <<<<< 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 93 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 94 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 95 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 96 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 97 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 98 (Name/Value) = Tempo- Press repeatedly to set project BPM (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) =...
  • Page 99 Faders make noise or move improperly: A fader calibration is needed. Please read the section on Fader Calibration below for details. I want to control and automate certain parameters: Access parameters via the Assignment Modes and use Automation Modes to begin creating live automation.
  • Page 100 which can access MIDI input/output such as your DAW or utility programs. Verify the power source is well connected to the control surface. You can check by starting the controller with no USB cable connected. If thedevice startup proceeds normally, external power appears to be ok.

  • Page 101: Appendixb

    smoother, quieter response. A lower value results in faster movement speed. To save the new changes and exit, press Encoder Knob 8. I recommend starting with a slower movement, test in your DAW and evaluate, then adjust individually to personal preference. AppendixB Cubase <<<<<<<<<...

  • Page 102: Logic Pro X

    Channel Mute Mute 1 Left Channel Mute Mute 2 Right Channel Mute Mute 3 Loop Channel Mute Mute 4 MIDI FunctionI FunctionI Channel Mute (Layer 2) Mute 5 Previous Ch1 Cubase Ch1Cubase Channel Mute (Layer 2) Mute 6 Channel Mute (Layer 2) Mute 7 Next...
  • Page 103 Channel Select Press Encoder Select 4 Encoder 4 Select 5 Channel Select Encoder 5 Press Encoder Channel Select Press Encoder Select 6 Encoder 6 MIDI FunctionI nfoM MIDI FunctionI Channel Select Press Encoder Select 7 Encoder 7 Ch1 Logic Pro X Ch1 Logic Pro X Channel Select Press Encoder...

  • Page 104: 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 105: Ableton Live 10

    Mute 8 Channel Mute Scrub Stop Function Play Function MIDI FunctionI nfoM MIDI FunctionI Record Main record Function Ch1 Pro Tools Ch1 Pro Tools Cursor Up Function Cursor Left Function < Select 1 Encoder 1 Channel Select Press Encoder Zoom Function Select 2 Encoder 2...
  • Page 106 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 107: 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 108: 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 109 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 110: 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 111 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 112 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 113: 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 114 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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