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Summary of Contents for Asparion D700
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Term definition ..........................3 Positioning ........................... 4 Connecting ........................... 5 Connect elements ........................6 Installation............................ 7 Asparion Configurator ....................... 9 Recommended system requirements ................. 9 macOS ............................9 Windows ..........................10 Use and possible settings....................10 Asparion Connector ......................... 11 Setup ............................ -
Page 3: Scope Of Supply
Scope of supply The following parts are included in the scope of supply respectively: D700 D700 USB connection cable C to C USB connection cable C to A Power supply Power cable Quickstart guide D700 ... -
Page 4: Term Definition
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW, DAW program) describes the software that can be controlled with the D700. In most cases this is software for music production but the term is also used here for other similar software like for video or lighting. -
Page 5: Positioning
Positioning Please note the following hints: To allow best functionality you should place the device on a planar surface. With the long extensions link cable, it is for example possible to place one part of the device on the left and the other part on the right side of your keyboard. -
Page 6: Connecting
Connecting 1. First, connect all the elements with the extension link cables as shown in the quick start guides. The order in which you connect the elements or which extension connectors you use does not matter. 2. Afterwards, connect the power supply to the device and plug it in a socket. 3. -
Page 7: Connect Elements
Connect elements With the 3 included screws you can connect the single elements. The order in which you connect the elements is up to you. There is no need to screw the elements together if you do not wish to. The required screw driver is a PH1 cross slot. -
Page 8: Installation
Installation Windows As soon as you plug your device in your Windows computer for the first time, the following dialog will appear: Please wait for a few minutes until the dialog closes by itself. Now your device is ready for use. - Page 9 macOS You can use your device a few seconds after plugging it in. To check if everything is connected correctly, follow these steps: 1. Go to Applications -> Utilities -> Audio MIDI Setup 2. In the menu bar click Window -> MIDI Studio Common How you use this device in every single DAW program is described in the respective manual which you can find in the same spot as this one.
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Page 10: Asparion Configurator
Installation Double click on the installation file “Asparion Configurator Installation.dmg” and then on the newly generated folder “Asparion Configurator Installation”. In the following window drag the app icon to your programs folder. Pay attention to the license agreement in the program folder. -
Page 11: Windows
Windows Installation Start the installation file “Asparion Configurator Setup.exe” by double clicking and follow the instructions. Uninstallation To remove this program from your computer, go to “Settings->Add or remove programs” and follow the instructions. Use and possible settings How to use the program is described exactly in the program itself. Just open the program and everything else will fall in place. -
Page 12: Asparion Connector
Asparion Connector This program is not necessarily required. With it you can connect the D700 to other programs that do not support midi. For recommended system requirements and installation please refer to the Asparion Configurator. The Asparion Connector can transmit all input over the OSC protocol. The OSC protocol is a network protocol that works similarly to the midi protocol. -
Page 13: Operating System Controls
DAW is active and then automatically switch to the DAW preset when it is started up. Please note that the presets of the Asparion Connector are not stored on the device. They are stored on the Computer and can be backed up and distributed with the... -
Page 14: Extensions
Extensions Activate extensions on device The first D700 extension is activated by default. If you want to use more extensions, please follow these steps: Keep the three buttons pressed for about 5 seconds EQ Send until both the LED rings (1 and 8) start blinking. -
Page 15: Arrange Extensions
Unplug the device from your Mac Go to Applications -> Utilities -> Audio MIDI Setup In the menu bar click Windows -> MIDI Studio Select D700 and Remove device Restart the Mac Plug the device back in Arrange extensions A S P A R I O N ... -
Page 16: Preset
Through the preset you can define how the device behaves. Thereby it is possible to use the device with a lot of different programs. The single presets can be adjusted with the Asparion Configurator. Choose preset To choose a preset, keep the three buttons... -
Page 17: Double Click
Double click It is possible to activate a double click on every push button. If you press the button two times in a short period of time you can execute a different action than by pressing only one time. A double click on the encoders is also possible. The labeling on the device shows the action for a double click in small letters and the action for a single click in big letters. -
Page 18: Led Rings / Encoders
LED rings / Encoders With the Configurator you can change the appearance of the LED rings. You can rotate the encoders in normal or in pressed state. In pressed state they are sending a different midi command. Attention: This function is not activated for every DAW program by default. You can activate it, if necessary, with the Configurator. -
Page 19: Compatibility
This device uses the standardized MIDI USB protocol. Therefore, it is in theory compatible with every operating system and should work without any problem, e.g. Windows and Mac OS. However, the not necessarily required software “Asparion Configurator” and “Asparion Connector” is only available for some specific operating systems. -
Page 20: Miscellanious
Whenever the word “Mackie” is mentioned in soft- or hardware in any way it is supposed to describe the compatibility to Mackie. Asparion is not liable for any damage on soft- or hardware or financial losses that arise from using one of our devices or programs. -
Page 21: Safety Instructioins
Safety instructioins Never use this device unattended. Never get into a position in which you could harm yourself with the device. If the device does not function properly anymore, immediately remove all cables and have your device checked. Keep the device out of reach for children. Do not open the device. - Page 22 For more information visit www.asparion.de...
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