ICON PlatformNano User Manual

ICON PlatformNano User Manual

Midi/audio control surface with motorized fader for production

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MIDI/Audio control surface with motorized fader for
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  • Page 1 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 Features ....................5 Top Panel Layout ..................6 Rear Panel Layout ..................8 Getting Started ..................9 Connecting Your PlatformNano Controller..........9 Cubase ....................10 Nuendo ....................11 Logic Pro ....................12 Samplitude....................13 Bitwig ......................15 Reason ....................16 Reaper ....................17 Studio One....................18...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the PlatformNano, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications.
  • Page 5: Features

    Features ● 1 touch-sensitive motorized fader with 10-bit resolution ● Extremely compact, durable and versatile ● Backlit LCD to display channel name, control values, etc. ● 1 + 4 dual-function encoder knobs (Rotate and Eenter) ● 11-segment LED surrounding the encoders to indicate the rotating position for the main knob control ●...
  • Page 6: Top Panel Layout

    Top 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. LCD backlit display Backlit LCD display shows the parameter values as you adjust them and also provides feedback about channel selections, operating modes, and more.
  • Page 7 BANK < button-Shift “eight” channels up for all faders (except the master channel). BANK > button-Shift “eight” channels down for all faders (except the master channel). 5. Jog wheel section 5a) Jog wheel- The jog wheel is used for various purposes specific to the DAW application, including shuttle and scrubbing functions.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Layout

    If your computer’s USB port is not able to provide sufficient power to drive PlatformNano, you may connect an external power adapter (5V DC) such as your mobile phone charger to provide extra power for the device. This is also used to recharge your PlatformNano-M1 Wireless and power module.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    DAW mode selection is not needed necessary if the last DAW mode is being used. ) Setup your DAW Activate the ICON PlatformNano controller in your DAW or MIDI software using “MIDI Setup” or “MIDI Devices”. Select MCP for Nuendo/Cubase, Digital Performer, FL Studio, SamplitudePro, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig, Reasons, Audition, Sonar, Ableton Live, Digital Performer select Mackie Control.
  • Page 10: Cubase

    Cubase iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00...
  • Page 11: Nuendo

    Nuendo Nuendo Platform Nano iCON V1.00 Platform Nano iCON V1.00 Platform Nano iCON V1.00 Platform Nano iCON V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00...
  • Page 12: Logic Pro

    Logic Pro...
  • Page 13: Samplitude

    Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00 Samplitude Samplitude iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00...
  • Page 14 Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00...
  • Page 15: Bitwig

    Bitwig iCON Platform Nano V1.0 iCON Platform Nano V1.0 iCON Platform Nano V1.00...
  • Page 16: Reason

    Reason Reason iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00...
  • Page 17: Reaper

    Reaper Reaper Mackie Control Universal iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00...
  • Page 18: Studio One

    Studio One Studio One iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Nano V1.00...
  • Page 19: Ableton Live

    Ableton Live Mackie Control Platform Nano Platform Nano Input: MackieControl Input(iCON Platform Nano V1.00) Output: MackieControl Output(iCON Platform Nano V1.00) Output: Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Automap Propellerhead Automap MIDI...
  • Page 20: Pro Tools

    Pro Tools Pro Tools iCON Platform Nano V1.00 iCON Platform Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON Platform Nano V1.00 Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth Microsoft MIDI Mapper iCON Platform iCON Platform...
  • Page 21 Automap HUI Automap MIDI Automap Propellerhead iCON Platform Nano V1.00...
  • Page 22: Imap Tm Software For Mac Os X

    CD-Rom, please download the PlatformNano iMap from the IconProAudio. com website. QconProG2/QconExG2 PlatformNano iMap Firmware iMap.dmg PlatformNano Firmware iMap.dmg Tip: By “drag and drop” the “PlatformNano” icon into the “Applications” folder, you could create a “iMap” shortcut on your Mac’s desktop.
  • Page 23: Installing Imap Tm Software For Windows

    After you have inserted the CD into your CD-Rom, an installation screen should appear as shown in diagram 1; click “Install”. You may also download the PlatformNano iMap for Windows from www. IconProAudio. com. If the Installation screen do not (Note: appaer automatically.
  • Page 24 Then click “Next” 6. Create a shortcut on your desktop Please uncheck the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMap ; otherwise click “Next”. 7. iMap begins installation The iMap installation has now started, wait for it to finish.
  • Page 25: Assigning Daw Mode (Mackie Control/Hui)

    User self mapping with iMap User-Def Or you could define each control element on your PlatformNano with your own MIDI messages as provided on the iMap’s function pull-down menu. However, unless you are fully understand the MIDI structure of your DAW otherwise this could be a real hassle to set up.
  • Page 26: Assigning Daw Mode (Mackie Control/Hui) With Imap

    Assigning DAW mode (Mackie control/HUI) with iMap Platform-M/X/M+ iMap PlatformNano software panel To begin the DAW mode setup, let’s connect your PlatformNano with iMap. Please follow the steps below: 1. Connect PlatformNano to your Mac/PC. 2. Launch iMap and click “Connect Device”button. Note: If your PlatformNano is not connected to your Mac/PC, the message “There are no MIDI input devices”...
  • Page 27 Note: In DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI/LogicPro), you cannot change any MIDI message settings for any control on PlatformNano. Tip: You may also use the hardware to select DAW mode instead of using the iMap. Please refer to P. 9 for instructions.
  • Page 28: Assigning Midi Message With User Defined Mode At Imap

    To begin the “User defineds” mode setup, please follow the steps below: 1. Connect PlatformNano to your Mac/PC. 2. Launch iMap and click the “Connect Device” button. 3. Select “PlatformNano” at the pop-up menu as your MIDI out device. PlatformNano V1.00...
  • Page 29 4. Select “User-Defined Mode” at the “Control Mode” pull-down menu. 5. After you have finished all settings, click “Send Data” button. 6. Close iMap.
  • Page 30: Control Element Setup At User Defined Mode

    PlatformNano Software panel There are controls including faders, knobs, buttons, and a jog wheel on PlatformNano for which you may set your own MIDI messages. You may adjust different types of message include “Pitch”, “Note”, “CC”, “Channel” and “Message” values for MCP and “Value 1”, “Value 2” and “Function” for HUI, depending on the...
  • Page 31 Also, according to your DAW, select the correct control protocol (MCP/ HUI/ LogicPro) for your DAW to establish communication between your PlatformNano and the DAW. Please refer to below the table below for the suggested control protocols for different DAW’s...
  • Page 32: Other Functions In Imap

    Other Functions in iMap™ 1. “Save file” button Click this button to save your current settings for the PlatformNano. The file is an. “ imap” file. 2. “Load file” button Click this button to load a previously saved “. imap” setting file for your PlatformNano.
  • Page 33: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware upgrade PlatformNano functional firmware upload procedure PlatformNano functional firmware upload procedure Mac/PC CapsLook Shift Ctrl AltGr Ctrl Platform M Platform M+ iCON Platform M+ V1.00 Warning: The firmware upload process MUST be completed and not interrupted during the file upload, otherwise the firmware may not be rewritten again. Platform M+ V1.01.BIN Platform M+ V1.01.BIN Platform M+ V1.01.BIN...
  • Page 34 Step1: Connect the PlatformNano using a USB connection. Press the “MIDI Device” button at the top to select your connected PlatformNano as the “MIDI In and Out” device in the pull-down menu. Platform Nano V1.00 Note: If your connected name “PlatformNano” does not appear on the pull-down menu, select “USB Audio”...
  • Page 35 Step 3: Press the “MIDI Device” button at the top to select PlatformNano as the “MIDI In and Out” device at the pull-down menu. Step 4: Click the “Open File” button to browse the new firmware file. PlatformNano V1.00...
  • Page 36 Step 5: Click the “Download” button to upload the firmware.
  • Page 37: Restore The Factory Default Settings

    If PlatformNano does not appear on the pull down menu, select USB audio as the MIDI I/O device. 3. Click “Send Data” to upload the setting to your PlatformNano. 4. Close iMap, and then turn the PlatformNano power of off & on again.
  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications Connector: To computer USB 3. 0 connector Power supply: 5V DC Current consumption: 0. 9A or less Weight: 1. 3kg (2. 8lb) Dimensions: 215(L) x 198(W) x 40(H)mm 8. 5 ”(L) x 7. 8”(W) x0. 2”(H)
  • Page 39: Services

    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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