Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
Contents Introduction What's in the package Features Front Panel Layout Side Panel Layout Getting Started Connecting your iCreativ controller Installing iMap Software for Mac OSX Installing iMap Software for Windows Assigning MIDI functions with iMap iMap iCreativ software panel Piano mode Pad mode Control mode X/Y Pad mode...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ICON iCreativ USB MIDI controller. 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. In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the iCreativ, as well as a guided tour through its front and side panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications.
Features Large sensitive touch screen ● 8 x 16 LED embedded layout on X and Y axes under the touch screen ● 6 selectable modes for different applications ● 1. Piano: The X-axis works as the keyboard's white key and the Y-axis as 8 steps of expressive values (Factory default that may change via iMap) with 8 Octave buttons 2.
Front Panel Layout Mode Selector buttons 6-different modes including Piano, Pad, Controls, X/Y, Clip and Arpeggio for different applications Touch sensitive screen with 8x16 LED backlight The touch screen will switch to different functions according to the mode selected as described below: Piano mode The touch screen is divided into x and y axes which represent 16 white horizontal keys and 8 vertical steps of expressive value.
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Control buttons Dependant on the mode selected, these buttons activate the following functions: 1.Piano mode: Octave shift, button 5 represents unshifted octave 2.Pad mode: Shifting between 2 layers 3.Control mode: Shifting between 2 layers 4.X/Y mode: Shifting between 8 layers of X/Y pads 5.Clip mode: Shifting between 2 layers of clip buttons 6.Arpeggio mode:...
Note: Due to the limitation of power supply via USB port, your connected devices chain might excess the power supply limit of the USB port and cause malfunction. For recommendations on the combination and daisy chain sequence of different i-series controllers, please visit the ICON website at the following link: www.icon-global.com Getting Started...
Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom and double click “iSeries iMap” icon. Tips: By “drag and drop” the “iseries iMap” icon into the “Applications” folder, you could create a “iMap” shortcut on your Mac's desktop. Installing iMap Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap software.
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Then click "Next" Diagram 4 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 iMap started to install The iMap installation has now started, wait for it to finish.
Assigning MIDI functions with iMap You can use iMap to assign the MIDI functions of your iCreativ. iMap iCreativ software panel Assign the MIDI channel, CC number and Reset value to the AirLight . Select the desired MIDI channel, CC number and Reset value in the pull-down menu for the AirLight Tip: The reset value is the setting when your palm is not activating AirLight .
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Master/Slave selector Select “Master” if you use it as a standalone device and select “Slave” if you are cascading it as a salve unit with another ICON i-series controller. “Save file” button Click this button to save your current settings for the iCreativ. The file is an “.iCreativ”...
Piano mode Assign the MIDI channel and CC number to the X/Y Select the desired MIDI channel and CC number in the pull-down menu for the X/Y. Pad mode Assign the MIDI channel and Note value for individual pads Select the desired MIDI channel and note value in each pull-down menu for each individual pad.
Control mode Assign the MIDI channel and CC number to the sliders Select the desired MIDI channel and CC number in the pull-down menu for each slider. Select the 2 different Layers and choose the desired settings for each layer You may have 2 different “Layers”...
Arpeggio mode Import the MIDI files produced into each memory slot Click the “Open” button to browse the required and click the midi file “send” button to transfer the file into the corresponding iCreativ memory slot. Note: Each MIDI file size should not be larger than 256-bytes, otherwise the file may not be imported successfully.
Step 1: Connect the ICON product using a USB connection. Press the “MIDI Device” button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the “MIDI In and Out” device at the pull-down menu. Note: If your connected ICON product model name does not appear on the pull-down menu, select “USB Audio”...
Note: Due to the limitation of power supply via USB port, your connected devices chain might excess the power supply limit of the USB port and cause malfunction. For recommendations on the combination and daisy chain sequence of different i-series controllers, please visit the ICON website at the following link: www.icon-global.com USB2.0 Cable...
Specifications Connector: To computer USB connector (mini B type) To i-series controller USB connector (standard type) Power supply: USB bus power Current consumption: 100mA or less Weight: 0.84kg (1.8lb) Dimensions: 325(L) X 99(W) X 20(H) 12.78"(L) x 3.78"(W) x 0.75"(H)
3. 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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