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Page 2 CM Labs MotorMate Owner’s Manual

Friends,

Thank you very much for

buying MotorMate ! Motor-

Mate is the result of many

hundreds of hours of design

and engineering, and we

hope that you will be pleased

with it. You will find that

MotorMate has many unique

features and it will quickly

become the central focus of

your control room.

Thanks for your support.

Kindest regards,

Carl Malone

President

CM Labs

Product Warranty

This CM Labs electronic product warranty extends only to

the original purchaser and user of the product and is

applicable in the United States of America only.

Warranty Duration: This CM Labs electronic product is

warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one (1)

year from the original purchase date.

You must contact CM Labs ([email protected]) to

obtain a return authorization (RA#) number prior to

returning the unit. No Merchandise will be accepted

without the RA# clearly displayed on the package.

Include valid proof of purchase (sales receipt) identify-

ing the model purchased, date of purchase and your

daytime telephone number.

Warranty Coverage: This CM Labs electronic product is

warranted against defective materials and construction.

This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by

accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service,

or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or

construction.

Warranty Disclaimers: Any implied warranties arising

from this sale, including, but not limited to, the implied

warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particu-

lar purpose, are limited in duration to the above one

year period.

CM Labs shall not be liable for loss of use of the

product or other incidental or consequential costs,

expenses or damages incurred by the consumer or

any other user. Some states do not allow the exclusion

or limitation of implied warranties or consequential

damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may

not apply to you.

Legal Remedies: This warranty gives you specific legal

rights and you may also have other rights that vary from

state to state.

Warranty Performance: During the above one (1) year

warranty period, your defective product will either be

repaired or replaced with a reconditioned model of an

equivalent quality (at CM Labs sole option) when the

product is returned, postage prepaid, to CM Labs. The

warranty of the repaired or replacement unit will-continue

for the warranty of the original unit or six (6) months,

whichever is longer. Other than the postage requirement,

no charge will be made for such repair and/or replace-

ment. CM Labs strongly recommends that you insure the

product for full value prior to mailing it. You must contact

CM Labs to obtain a return authorization (RA#) number

prior to returning the unit. No Merchandise will be ac-

cepted without the RA# clearly displayed on the package.

Software: Software is licensed, not sold. CM Labs and its

licensors do not warrant that the software will be free

from errors or meet your specific requirements. All

software is provided “As Is.”

plied with this product are protected by copyright.

Notice: Please return your warranty card immediately.

Your name will be placed on our mailing list (unless you

request otherwise) and we will inform you of all product

updates as well as new product developments. Some of

these updates will be free, so please return the card.

CM Labs reserves the right to make improvements or

changes at any time to the products described in this

manual.

Published by: CM Labs

13221 191st Ave. S.E.

Monroe, WA 98272

U.S.A.

Version 1.0 2004

CM Labs MotorMate Owner’s Manual Page 3

Table of Contents

Installation and Connections

MIDI Connections ............................................ 6

RS-232 Port Connection .................................. 6

Audio Connections .......................................... 6

Computer Setup .............................................. 6

Macintosh AMS Setup ..................................... 6

Windows XP Setup .......................................... 6

ProTools Setup ................................................ 7

Digital Performer Setup ................................... 7

Steinberg Cubase Setup .................................. 7

Steinberg Nuendo Setup .................................. 7

Multiple Unit Configurations ............................. 8

Parallel Combo Connections ............................ 8

Troubleshooting ............................................... 8

Multi Unit Assembly ......................................... 9

Operations: Mixer Controls

Upper and Lower Panel Uses ..........................11

LCD Display and SELECT Switches .............. 12

LCD Top Row ................................................ 12

DAW Use .......................................... 12

SixtyFour Use ................................... 12

MP-8 Use .......................................... 12

LCD Bottom Row ........................................... 12

DAW Use .......................................... 12

SixtyFour Use ................................... 12

MP-8 Use .......................................... 12

Using the View Stick and the Zoom Stick ....... 12

Channel Level Meters .................................... 13

Channel SELECT Switches ........................... 13

Channel SELECTs and DAW functions ........ 13

Other SELECT Switch Uses .......................... 13

View Control Section ..................................... 13

Group Switch Operations .................. 13

Create Groups .................................. 13

Suspend Groups ............................... 14

Query Groups ................................... 14

Rotary Pots and Controls ............................... 14

Pan and Stereo Balance .................... 14

Defaulting Pans to Center.................. 14

Selecting Aux Sends ......................... 14

Flipping Sends to Faders.................... 14

Send Mutes ........................................14

Send Pre/Post ....................................14

Defaulting Sends to Unity .................. 15

Send Buss Assignment ..................... 15

Channel IN/OUT Assignment ............15

PLUG-IN Operations ...................................... 16

Insert Control .................................... 16

Parameter Control ............................. 16

Plug-in Bypass .................................. 16

Plug-in Channel Select ...................... 16

Assigning Plug-ins ............................ 17

Other MULTI Switch Functions ...................... 17

Audition ............................................ 17

Pre Roll ............................................ 17

In ...................................................... 17

Out ................................................... 17

Post Roll ........................................... 17

Punch .. ............................................ 17

Loop ................................................. 17

Suspend ........................................... 17

The BURN Section ........................................ 18

Record Operations ............................ 18

Record Safe ...................................... 18

Selecting Automation Modes (1)......... 18

Selecting Automation Modes (2) ....... 18

Using Automation Modes .................. 18

Automation Enables ......................... 19

Automation Suspend ......................... 19

MUTE and SOLO .......................................... 20

Solo Safe .......................................... 20

Faders ........................................................... 20

Setting Mix Levels ............................. 20

Setting Aux Levels with Faders .......... 20

Viewing Fader Levels in dB ............... 20

Defaulting Faders to Unity ................. 20

Operations: Transport Controls

Time Code Display ........................................ 21

Transport Switches ........................................ 21

Adding Locate Points to Memory .................... 21

Next and Last Locate ..................................... 21

Locate Mode .................................................. 21

Enter Pre Roll, In, Out, or Post Roll (1) ........... 21

Enter Pre Roll, In, Out, or Post Roll (2) ........... 22

Entering Values into the Big Counter .............. 22

Scrub and Shuttle Controls ............................ 22

Scrub ................................................ 22

Fine Scrubbing .................................. 22

Shuttle .............................................. 22

Table of Contents (continued)

Operations: Edit and System Controls

Zoom and Navigator Section .......................... 23

Zoom Stick ........................................ 23

Track and Time Navigator Switches ............... 23

Navigate Mode .................................. 23

Adjust Mode ...................................... 23

Adjust Region Start ........................... 23

Adjust Region End ............................ 23

Clipboard Switches ........................................ 23

CUT .................................................. 23

COPY ............................................... 23

PASTE .............................................. 23

DELETE ............................................ 23

MODE ............................................... 24

TOOL ............................................... 24

CAPTURE ........................................ 24

SEPARATE ...................................... 24

System Controls ............................................ 25

SHIFT ............................................... 25

UNDO ............................................... 25

SAVE ................................................ 25

DEFAULT ......................................... 25

BYPASS ........................................... 25

ALL ................................................... 25

ALT/FINE .......................................... 25

WINDOW .......................................... 25

TOOLS ............................................. 25

PLUG IN ........................................... 25

COMPARE ....................................... 25

SUSPEND ........................................ 26

CREATE ........................................... 26

ENABLE ........................................... 26

MODE ............................................... 26

Reset MotorMate ............................... 26

ESC .................................................. 26

ENTER ............................................. 26

UTILITY ............................................ 26

ON LINE ........................................... 26

ASSIGN ............................................ 26

MIDI .................................................. 26

CONFIGURE .................................... 26

AUDITION ........................................ 26

STATUS ........................................... 27

LOOP ............................................... 27

MONITOR ........................................ 27

PUNCH ............................................. 27

END .................................................. 27

LOCATE ........................................... 27

Return To Zero .................................. 27

Page 4 CM Labs MotorMate Owner’s Manual

Monitor Section ............................................. 27

Appendix A

Controlling the SixtyFour from MotorMate

Installation and Connections .......................... 28

RS-232 Connections ......................... 28

Audio Connections ............................ 28

Mono Connections ............................ 29

Stereo Connections ........................... 29

Surround Connections ...................... 29

Operations Overview ..................................... 29

Accessing the SixtyFours .................. 29

Creating LCD Channel Labels ........................ 30

Mono Source and Destination Labels ............. 30

Stereo Source and Destination Labels ........... 30

Surround Destination Labels........................... 30

Memory Operations ....................................... 31

Recall ............................................... 31

Save ................................................. 31

Undo ................................................. 31

Source Controls ............................................. 32

Selection Operations ......................... 32

Mono Source Selection ......... 32

Stereo Source Selection ....... 32

Level Control Operations.................... 32

Setting Source Levels ........... 32

Set Level to Unity ................. 32

Set Level to Off .................... 32

Destination Controls ...................................... 32

Routing Operations............................ 32

Routing Mono to Mono .......... 32

Routing Mono to Stereo ........ 32

Routing Stereo to Stereo ....... 32

Cross - Routing Stereo .......... 32

Surround Routing .................. 32

Level Control Operations.................... 32

Destination Levels ................ 32

Stereo Balance .................... 32

Set Level to Unity ................. 32

Set Level to Off .................... 32

Setting Surround Levels ........ 32

Surround Channel Offsets ..... 32

CM Labs MotorMate Owner’s Manual Page 5

Installation and Connections

MotorMate

Monitor Interface Module

SixtyFour MP-8

MIDI Connections

Connect the MIDI output of MotorMate to a MIDI input

port on your MIDI interface. Connect the MIDI output of

the same port to the MIDI input on MotorMate. Make a

note of the port number you used. If your MIDI interface

has MIDI activity indicators for its ports, rotate the

MotorMate Jog wheel, and you should see the MIDI input

activity light on the port connected to MotorMate. If this

does not happen, check your connection or cables.

RS-232 Port Connections (Optional)

Connect the RS-232 connector on MotorMate to either a

CM Labs SixtyFour Studio Router or an MP-8 Eight

Channel Mic Preamp. This allows MotorMate to control

all the features in those products.

Audio Connections

Monitor Interface Module (MIM)

Connect the Monitor Interface Module (or MIM for short)

to MotorMate using the 15 pin D-Sub cable supplied with

your MotorMate.

Connect your left and right workstation audio outputs to

the MIX Inputs on the MIM. Connect your 2 Track, CD

player Sound Card ,or other device to the Aux Inputs on

the MIM. The Mix and Aux inputs are added together

before being sent into the monitor controls on

MotorMate.

Installation and Connections

Page 6 CM Labs MotorMate Owner’s Manual

Connect both MIM Control Room (Speaker 1) outputs to

your main Control Room amp inputs. Connect both MIM

Studio outputs (Speaker 2) to your main Studio amp

inputs or to a second set of Control Room speakers, or

use these outputs to feed a headphone distribution

system. All the inputs and outputs are balanced, so we

recommend using TRS type cables for interconnect.

Computer Setup

Apple OSX Audio MIDI Set Up

Step 1.) Install your MIDI interface as per the installation

directions of the MIDI interface manufacturer. Make a

note of which MIDI port you connected MotorMate to on

your interface.

Step 2.) Open the Apple Audio MIDI Setup (AMS). Click

on the MIDI Devices tab.

Step 3.) Click on the Add Device icon. In the Device

Name box type MotorMate. Scroll down the Manufacturer

list and select CM AUTOmation (our former name). Click

on the box beside Model and select “MotorMix”. (Since

MotorMate uses the same type of MIDI protocols as

MotorMix).

Step 4.) Select Transmit Channel 1. Select Receive

Channel 1.

Step 5.) Click on “OK”. If a warning message appears

complaining about having same device ID’s, click on that

box’s OK.

Step 6.) Then connect the virtual cables on the Motor-

Mate icon to corresponding MIDI port on the MIDI inter-

face icon.

Step 7). Close AMS.

Windows XP Set Up

Install your MIDI interface as per the installation direc-

tions of the MIDI interface manufacturer. Make a note of

which MIDI port you connected MotorMate to on your

interface.

DAW Mix

Outputs

2 Track,

CD Player,

Sound Card

Control Room

Speakers

Studio, Aux

Speakers or

Headphone

Amp

to MotorMate

CM Labs MotorMate Owner’s Manual Page 7

Installation and Connections

Pro Tools Setup

Step 1.) Open a Pro Tools session and click on the

“Setups” tab. Open the “Peripherals” menu and click on

the MIDI Controllers tab.

Step 2.) Click on the small box just below “Type” and

select “MotorMix”. Since MotorMate uses the MotorMix

personality file already in ProTools, no special file is

needed.

Step 3.) Click on the small box just below “Receive From”

and select the MotorMate cable input.

Step 4.) Click on the small box just below “Send To” and

select the MotorMate cable output. At this point, the small

box under “# Ch’s” should show “8”.

Step 5.) Click on the “OK” box in the “Peripherals” menu.

Step 6.) If you are using Pro Tools 5.1, click on the MIDI

tab and select “Input Devices”. Click on the MotorMate

listed. This will enable Pro Tools to receive its MIDI input.

Step 7.) In Pro Tools 5.1 and higher, go to the Set up

window and choose Preferences. In the Preferences box,

click on Operation. Then select ‘Classic’ located in the

Numeric Keypad Mode Section. Classic Numeric Keypad

allows you use the Locate function on MotorMix.

Step 8.) Press the PLAY switch on MotorMate, the

session will start to play and the Time Code display on

MotorMate will show the play time.

Step 9.) Each time you use Pro Tools you should have

MotorMate powered up first to insure that it gets a

complete update of your most recent session settings.

Digital Performer Software Setup

Step 1.) Log on to http://www.cmlabs.net and open the

MotorMix page. Click on the Digital Performer link and

follow the download instructions there.

Step 2.) Expand the MotorMix archive.

Step 3.) Put the MotorMix Plug-in into your DP Plug-ins

folder.

Step 4.) Reboot your Mac and launch Digital performer.

Step 5.) Pull down the “Basics” menu and select “Control

Surface Setup” and select MotorMix in the Hardware box.

(Since MotorMate uses the same MIDI protocols as

MotorMix).

Step 6.) In the “ MIDI Communication:” box select

“MotorMate” or whatever name you have used to define it

in your MIDI device setup. Click “OK” and you’ll be up

and running.

Note: CM Labs maintains the MotorMix plug-in for Digital

Performer. Please check our website for updates to the

Plug-in.

Steinberg Cubase Setup

Step 1.) Launch Cubase and click on the Devices menu.

Click on Device Setup.

Step 2.) Click on Add/Remove, then select Mackie HUI in

the Device Classes list. Click on Add. Then Click O.K.

Step 3.) Click on the Devices menu. Click on Mackie HUI

in the Device Classes list. Then select the proper MIDI

Input and MIDI Output port for MotorMate. Then click

O.K.

Steinberg Nuendo Setup

Step 1.) Launch Cubase and click on the Devices menu.

Click on Device Setup.

Step2.) Click on Add/Remove, then select Mackie HUI in

the Device Classes list. Click on Add. Then Click O.K.

Step 3.) Click on the Devices menu. Click on Mackie HUI

in the Device Classes list. Then select the proper MIDI

Input and MIDI Output port for MotorMate. Then click

O.K.

Installation and Connections

Page 8 CM Labs MotorMate Owner’s Manual

Multiple Unit Configurations

Multiple units will control the mixer by 16, 24, or 32

channels at a time. MotorMate will control the lower 8

channels in a bank, and MotorMix will control the remain-

ing channels in the bank of 16, 24, or 32. View switching

will be 16, 24, or 32 channels wide. View changes can be

done from either MotorMate or MotorMix. Plug-in control

is done entirely from MotorMate.

Connections

Connect MotorMate to your MIDI interface with both MIDI

cables and MotorMix with both MIDI cables to another

MIDI port on your interface.

Multiple units act as separate MIDI devices. The Motor-

Mate and MotorMixes each must be set up identically in

your MIDI device definitions except for the device names

you use. In ProTools or Digital Performer, set up the

MotorMix as an additional MIDI controller. MotorMate

must remain first in the controller list.

If you wish to physically connect MotorMate and Motor-

Mix together, see page 9.

Troubleshooting

Problems can occur in 3 areas.

1.) MotorMate

MotorMate Final Test

Using a known good MIDI cable, simply connect the

MotorMate MIDI output directly into the MIDI input on

MotorMate. Press and hold the ENTER and ESC

switches on MotorMate and apply power. MotorMate will

enter Final Test mode.

MIDI:

With a MIDI cable connected from MIDI IN to MIDI OUT

there should be a capital m (M) appear just to the right of

the word “Test” on the lower row of the LCD.

Fader Touch:

Touch each MotorMate fader knob. The channel LED’s

and Time Code LED’s should light.

Fader Position:

Move the faders from bottom to top and upper row of the

LCD display will display fader position from 000 to 255.

Rotary Pots:

Rotate the rotary pots, and the motorized faders should

move up and down.

Switches and LED’s:

Press each MotorMate switch and its associated LED

should lite, and the Time Code display should light when

the switch is down.

View and Zoom sticks:

Push either stick in all 4 directions (left-right and up-

down). The associated LED’s will light (along with the

Time Code LED’s) to indicate which direction you are

pushing.

Push either stick in. All of the associated LED’s will light

(along with the Time Code LED’s).

Jog Wheel:

Rotate the Jog Wheel clockwise and the lower row of the

LCD will show “Forward SS PP” where SS is the speed

you are rotating the wheel, and PP is the absolute

position of the wheel. The position should go from 00 to

3F.

Rotate the Jog Wheel counter clockwise and the lower

row of the LCD will show “Backward SS PP” where SS is

the speed you are rotating the wheel, and PP is the

absolute position of the wheel. The position should go

from 3F to 00.

If the self test fails, then contact CM Labs at

[email protected].

2.) The MIDI interface must talk to the computer operat-

ing system. If your MIDI interface installation disk in-

cludes a diagnostic program, run that to check the

integrity of the interface and its communication with the

operating system. If you can successfully run a diagnos-

tic program, then proceed to step 3 below.

If it does not have a diagnostic, or the diagnostic fails,

consult the manufacturer of the interface.

3.) The computer operating system must talk with the

DAW application. Recheck all the MIDI setup settings

you made in Windows, Free MIDI, or the Apple OSX

AMS setup. If these steps are in order, then recheck the

software setups.

CM Labs MotorMate Owner’s Manual Page 9

Installation and Connections

Connecting chassis bottoms

1.) Position the Chassis Bottoms side by side just as they

will be connected together. Don’t worry about keeping

track of which bottom goes with which top. Insert four 4-

40 machine screws between each chassis bottom and

finger tighten the nuts.

2.) Check and adjust the alignment between the Chassis

Bottoms, and tighten the 4-40 screws.

Re-Fitting Top Covers

1.) Position the Chassis Bottom assembly so the Power

Modules side face you.

2.) Move a Top Cover into position over one end of the

chassis bottom assembly. Position Top Cover at about a

45 degree angle with the rear side high. Slip Top Cover at

fader side over edge of Chassis Bottom and lower rear

side down to rest on ledge of Chassis Bottom.

4.) Lift the Top Cover slightly at rear and reach inside and

plug in the Power Module Cables. Note: The locking tabs

on the connectors go towards the center of the Power

Module.

IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK

THAT THESE CONNECTORS ARE NOT OFF BY A

PIN. IF THEY ARE CONNECTED IMPROPERLY,

SEVERE AND WIDESPREAD DAMAGE WILL RE-

SULT WHEN POWER IS APPLIED.

5.) Lower the Top Cover completely while checking for

binding wires inside along the top.

6.) Repeat steps 1 - 5 above for remaining units without

forcing the Top Covers fully down. When lowering the

remaining tops into final position they may become tight

at the top edge. Lift the entire assembly at the center and

they should drop into place.

Securing Top Covers

1.) Install the (3) #4 Black Phillips sheet metal screws

into each chassis rear but do not tighten.

2.) Install the (6) 4-40 Black Allen screws into each Top

Cover but do not tighten.

3.) Install the (9) #4 Black Panhead Phillips sheet metal

screws into each chassis front but do not tighten.

4.) Check and adjust the alignment between the Chassis

Bottoms, and tighten the 4-40 Black Allen screws.

5.) Tighten all remaining screws.

6.) Turn Power Switches off on all units and connect

power cables.

7.) Power on a unit and check for proper power up cycle.

Repeat for all units. Note that the LCD contrast controls

should be adjusted until all units have same contrast.

Multiple Unit Assembly

MotorMate and MotorMix units can be physically con-

nected to each other to create a single larger console.

You may connect MotorMate and as many as 3

MotorMixes together to create a 32 channel console.

Tools required

1.) #4 Phillips head screwdriver.

2.) 1/16” Allen wrench or driver.

Parts Required

1.) 4 pieces 4-40 x 3/8” Phillips head screws (per unit).

2.) 4 pieces 4-40 Nut with captive lock washers (per unit).

Preparation

1.) Remove power cables from all units.

2.) Remove any other cables connected to the units.

Top Cover Removal

1.) Remove 6 Phillips head screws on front and rear of

chassis on all Motor Mix units.

2.) Remove 6 Allen Panhead screws from top of all Motor

Mix units.

3.) Turn the MotorMix units so the back sides (power

entry side) are facing you.

4.) Lift up the rear of the top cover about 2 inches and

rest it on the ledge provided inside.

5.) Raise the rear cover up about 2 inches more with one

hand. With your free hand disconnect the 2 cables

plugged in to the Power Module in the chassis bottom.

Rest the chassis top back on the inside ledge.

6.) Reach your arm over Motor Mix and grab the chassis

at the front (near the faders). With your other hand, lift the

Top Cover off of the ledge about 3 inches. Push forward

and lift the top cover free. Set the Top Covers aside.

Don’t worry about keeping track of which top goes with

which bottom.

Side Cheek Removal

If you are joining 2 units, you must remove a Left Side

panel from one, and the Right Side panel from the other.

If you are joining 3 or more units, you must remove a Left

Side Cheek from one, and the Right Side panel from

another, and both Side panels from the remaining Motor

Mix units.

Page 10 CM Labs MotorMate Owner’s Manual

Operations

The MotorMate operations and features described in this manual are detailed to

describe its operations primarily with ProTools from Digidesign. Although MotorMate

operates with several other DAW platforms, some of the features described in this

manual operate differently or are not implemented in other software as of this date.

If there are features described in this manual that you would like to see implemented

in other software, please contact us at [email protected], and we will forward

that information to the software company. With enough input from our customers, it is

very possible to continue to increase support.

Thank you for your patience.

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