ICON PlatformNano Manuale utente

User manual

MIDI/Audio control surface with motorized fader for

production

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. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this

unit.

6. When cleaning the cabinet or other parts of this appliance, use only a dry or slightly damp soft

cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings or interfere with the proper ventilation of this unit. Install

in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not use or store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-

producing appliances.

9. Do not interfere with the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug

has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. These are designated for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your

outlet, consult an electrician.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or otherwise damaged by items placed on or

against them. Particular attention should be given to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where

the cord exits the appliance.

11. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not touch any exposed wiring while the unit is in

operation.

12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

13. Unplug this unit and all connected electrical equipment during lightning storms or when left

unused a long period of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has

been damaged in any way or fails to operate normally.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture

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

Ableton Live............................................................................................19

Pro Tools.................................................................................................20

iMapTM Software for Mac OS X...............................................................22

Installing iMapTM Software for Windows .................................................23

Assigning DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI) ..........................................25

or self dene MIDI functions with iMapTM................................................25

Assigning DAW mode (Mackie control/HUI) with iMapTM........................26

Assigning MIDI message with User Dened mode at iMapTM ................28

Control element setup at User dened mode.........................................30

Other Functions in iMap™......................................................................32

Firmware upgrade ..................................................................................33

Restore the factory default settings........................................................37

Specications .........................................................................................38

Services..................................................................................................39

Contents

Introduction

What's in the package?

Thank you for purchasing the ICON PlatformNano Midi/Audio control surface. 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 nd 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 specications.

You'll also nd a warranty card enclosed---please don't forget to ll it out and mail

it so that you can receive online technical support at: www. iconproaudio. com.

And

so we can send you updated information about this and other ICON Pro Audio

products in the future. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you

retain the original packaging. In the unlikely event the product must be returned for

servicing, the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.

With proper care and adequate air circulation, your PlatformNano will operate without

any trouble for many years. We recommend that you record your serial number in

the space provided below for future reference.

Please write your serial number here for future reference:

Purchased at:

Date of purchase:

●PlatformNano USB-MIDI Controller x 1pc

●CD x 1

App software – iMap (Mac & Windows)

User manual & QSG

DAW software

●Quick Start Guide x 1

●USB3. 0 Cable x 1

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

●12-segment LED display showing time or location of your project in either SMPTE

or Midi beat clock (bars:beats:ticks) format

●Jog wheel shuttle for fast search, scrub and control

●8 LED color-coded function buttons coordinate with 5 different color layers for

switching a variety of function controls

●Illuminated buttons for channel control including Mute, Solo and Record

●6 illuminated transport buttons including Play, Stop, Rec, Rewind, Fast Forward

and Loop

●Illuminated “Zoom” buttons with 2 directional keys (Left/Right & Up/Down) used in

combination with the jog wheel

●2 illuminated “Track” buttons for easy selection of individual channels

●2 illuminated “Bank” buttons for shifting 8-channels at a time

●Supports Universal Mackie Control and HUI protocols for seamless integration with

compatible music production software

●The most popular DAW overlays are included-Cubase/Nuendo, Logic Pro X, Digital

Performer, FL Studio, Samplitude, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig, Reason, ProTools,

Sonar, Audition, Ableton Live and User Dene Mode

●iMapTM software included for easy mapping of MIDI functions

●USB 3. 0 high-speed connectivity

●Firmware upgrade available via USB connection and iMapTM software

●BlueTooth wireless connectivity and rechargeable battery with the PN-M1 module

(Optional)

●User A & User B 1/4 inch inputs for connecting with footswitch pedals

●Platform D3 LCD display connector available (Optional)

●Class-compliant with Mac OS X, Windows 10, Windows 8 (32-bit & 64-bit),

Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit), Vista (32-bit), Windows XP

●Superior build quality and robust metal casing with Kensington lock port

Top Panel Layout

4a 6

5a 5b

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.

2. Channel/Master faders

The touch sensitive fader could be used to adjust the parameter of different

channels. Press the two “Fader” shifting buttons to shift between channels. Also,

by pressing the “Master” button, the fader will turn to control the parameter of

the master channel

3. Knobs

The four rotary encoder knobs are generally used for controlling the track pan

position, aux send levels and EQ of your DAW. You may also preset them to

adjust specic parameters within plug-ins and virtual instruments.

4. Control buttons

4a) Recording channel control buttons section

REC button-Activate and deactivate the recording state of the

associated channel. The switch will light red when the channel is armed.

SOLO button-Turn On and Off the solo state of the associated channel.

The switch will light green when the channel solo state is on and other

channels will be muted.

MUTE button-Activate and deactivate the mute state of the associated

channel. The switch will light blue when the channel is muted.



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.

4b) Motorized fader control buttons section

Fader< button-Shift “one” channel up for all faders (except the

master channel).

Fader> button-Shift “one” channel down for all faders (except the

master channel).



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).

6. Transport control buttons section

PLAY button-Activate the play function of the DAW.

STOP button-Activate the stop function of the DAW.

REC button-Activate the record function of the DAW.

REWIND button-Activate the rewind function of the DAW.

FAST FORWARD button-Activate the fast forward function of the DAW.

LOOP button-Activate the loop function of the DAW.

5a) Jog wheel-The jog wheel is used for various purposes specic to the

DAW application, including shuttle and scrubbing functions.



5b) Zoom control buttons section

Zoom UP/DOWN button – The Zoom UP/Down button is used to navigate

up or down through the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the DAW

application.



Zoom LEFT/RIGHT button-The LEFT/RIGHT button is used to navigate

left or right through the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the DAW

application.

5. Jog wheel section

7. Assignment section

TRACK button-Activate the track parameters of the software

PAN/SURROUND/EQ/Send/Plug-in/Instrument buttons-These buttons are

used to activate the corresponding effect function of the DAW. They are typically

used in conjunction with the rotary encoder knobs. Press the button, its light will

turn on, and then rotate the rotary encoder knob to adjust the value.

8. LED color-coded function buttons

This section of 8-control buttons are LED color-coded for different functions

on each layer. Switch between the layers usisng the 5-round buttons located

above. They include red, green, blue, purple and yellow. Press any one of the

round buttons to switch between the function layers. Please place the correct

PVC overlay which corresponds to your current DAW to show the function for

each button on each color layer. Please refer to your DAW manual for more

information about the terms and functions listed.

Rear Panel Layout



1. USB 3. 0 port

Functions as a MIDI port to your computer and compatible software. Also

provides power to your PlatformNano.



2. User A / User B ¼ inch inputs

These¼ inch inputs are able to connect to foot pedals to activate selected

functions in your DAW. To set their parameters, select USER A and USER B

parameters in Mackie control mode.

3. 3. USB port (mini)

If your computer’s USB port is not able to provide sufcient 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.

(Note: Please make sure a 5V(DC) power adapter is being used (normally your

mobile phone charger is a 5V(DC) power adapter), if incorrect power voltage

adapter is used damage may caused to your device. )

4. PlatformD3 LCD module connector

Connect your optional PlatformD3 LCD module to this connector with the

provided cable.

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Nuendo/Cubase; Digital Performer; FL Studio; SamplitudePro;

Reaper; Studio One; Bitwig; Reasons; Sonar; Audition; Ableton Live

Logic Pro

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LogicPro

ProTools

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HUI

User self mapping with iMap

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User-Def

Connect the PlatformNano to your Mac/PC via the USB port

Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (at) end of the USB

cable. Connect the cable’s other end to the PlatformNano. Your Mac/PC should

automatically “detect” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use.

1. Select the DAW at PlatformNano.

Press <</>> to scroll through the DAW mode list and then press the “DAW mode”

button to make the selection.

Tip: PlatformNano will memorize your last selected DAW mode and re-enter the

same mode a few seconds after it the unit has been switched powered on. (i. e.

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.

Select HUI for Pro Tools.

Select Logic Pro for Logic Pro.

(Note: Every application does this a little differently, so refer to your software user

manual for the settings. )



Getting Started

Connecting Your PlatformNano Controller

Cubase

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