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 iStage controller Installing iMap Software for Mac OSX Installing iMap Software for Windows Assigning MIDI functions with iMap iMap iStage software panel 10-11 Restore the factory default settings Daisy chain your iStage to other i-series controllers Specifications...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ICON iStage 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 iStage, 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 Main features include: 3 sets of “4x4” matrix control buttons with dual color LED backlight 3 sets of “4x4” velocity-sensitive drum pads 17 buttons with red LED Buttons assignable for “Pan”, “Volume”, “Solo” and “Mute” functions in DAW mode 4 different modes including DJ / Effector / DAW and Drummer for different applications DJ mode: 12x4 matrix control buttons with “Stop”...
Front Panel Layout 3 set of “4x4” dual color backlit velocity-sensitive buttons These dual color backlit velocity-sensitive buttons can be used for different purposes, depended on “Mode” selection, as follows: a) DJ mode – 12x4 matrix control buttons for controlling clips; b) Effector mode –...
Front Panel Layout Jog wheel This jog wheel is used for making selections, fast search, scrolling and co-control with buttons. Tip: The jog wheel is very useful for fine/fast adjustments. Depending on the selected mode the jog wheel can be used for different purposes. DJ mode: Scrolling up/down the clips simultaneously with your software.
Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Setup your software Activate the ICON iStage controller in your DAW or MIDI software using “MIDI setup” or “MIDI devices”. Note: Every application does this a little different, so refer to your software user manual for the settings.)
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Getting Started Assign the buttons accordingly Assign the buttons according to your project for each mode. DJ mode: (1) Set the number of rows of clips. Press the “Setting” button and rotate the jog wheel to set the row number. (2) Using the “MIDI learn”...
Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap software to Mac OS X Turn on your MAC. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom and double click “iSeries iMap” icon. Diagram 1 iMap “Device select” window pop-up, click the device button accordingly to launch the iMap software.
Installing iMap Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap software. Turn on your PC. Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom After you have inserted the CD into your CD-Rom, an installation screen should appear as shown in diagram 1; click "iMap installation ".
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Installing iMap Software for Windows (continues) 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 drum note easily for your iStage. Please launch the iMap software, a device selector screen will appear as shown in diagram 1. Then click the “iStage” button. Note: You must activate “Drum” mode to drum note for each pad.
Click this button to save your current settings for the iStage. The file is an “.icon” file. “Load file” button Click this button to load a previously saved “.icon” setting file for your iStage. “Send Data” button Click this button to upload the iMap software settings to your iStage via USB connection.
Note: Due to the limitation of power supply via USB port, it is not possible to daisy chain two iStage units. 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 Layer Controls 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: 0.89kg (1.96lb) Dimensions: 325(L) X 99(W) X 20(H) 12.78"(L) x 3.78"(W) x 0.75"(H)
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. 4. Ship to the ICON tech support center or the local return authorization. U.S. OFFICE: ICON Digital Corporation.
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