Asparion D700 User manual

Manual
D700

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Content
Scope of supply ........................................................................................................................... 2
Term definition............................................................................................................................ 3
Positioning ................................................................................................................................... 4
Connecting................................................................................................................................... 5
Connect elements....................................................................................................................... 6
Installation.................................................................................................................................... 7
Asparion Configurator ............................................................................................................... 9
Recommended system requirements................................................................................. 9
macOS ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Windows ................................................................................................................................ 10
Use and possible settings.................................................................................................... 10
Asparion Connector ................................................................................................................. 11
Setup....................................................................................................................................... 11
Operating system controls ................................................................................................. 12
Auto switch presets.............................................................................................................. 12
Extensions................................................................................................................................... 13
Activate extensions on device ........................................................................................... 13
Activate extensions in DAW program.............................................................................. 13
Arrange extensions .............................................................................................................. 14
Preset........................................................................................................................................... 15
Choose preset ....................................................................................................................... 15
Add preset ............................................................................................................................. 15
Double click ............................................................................................................................... 16
LED rings / Encoders................................................................................................................. 17
Compatibility............................................................................................................................. 18
DAW program ...................................................................................................................... 18
Operating system ................................................................................................................. 18
Expression pedals ................................................................................................................. 18
Miscellanious ............................................................................................................................. 19
Other questions .................................................................................................................... 19
Safety instructioins ................................................................................................................... 20

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Scope of supply
The following parts are included in the scope of supply respectively:
D700FT
D700T
USB connection cable C to C
USB connection cable C to A
Power supply
Power cable
Quickstart guide
D700F
D700F
Extension link cable short
Extension link cable long
Power supply
Power cable
3 connection screws
Quickstart guide
D700S
D700S
Quickstart guide

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Term definition
DAW
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW, DAW program) describes the software that can be
controlled with the D700. In most cases this is software for music production but the
term is also used here for other similar software like for video or lighting.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface is the interface by which the D700
communicates. Besides the MIDI cables which were widely spread in the past, MIDI
commands can also be transmitted over USB like the D700 does. In your DAW
program the D700 appears as a normal MIDI device.
OSC
Open Sound Control (OSC) is a protocol that can transmit commands over the
network.

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Positioning
Please note the following hints:
To allow best functionality you should place the device on a planar surface.
With the long extensions link cable, it is for example possible to place one
part of the device on the left and the other part on the right side of your
keyboard. If you do not want that you can screw the elements together with
the 3 included screws.

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Connecting
1. First, connect all the elements with the extension link cables as shown in the
quick start guides. The order in which you connect the elements or which
extension connectors you use does not matter.
2. Afterwards, connect the power supply to the device and plug it in a socket.
3. Finally, connect the USB cable with your computer.
Attention! You must never plug in another device in one of the ports.
Attention! To connect to an iPhone/iPad you need the Apple Lightning to USB
Camera Adapter

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Connect elements
With the 3 included screws you can connect the single elements. The order in which
you connect the elements is up to you. There is no need to screw the elements
together if you do not wish to.
The required screw driver is a PH1 cross slot. The screws should be tightened only
slightly.
Attention! You should not put the screws in until all elements are on the same
surface. As soon as all elements are connected you must not lift them anymore
because there is a risk that the elements break apart.

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Installation
Windows
As soon as you plug your device in your Windows computer for the first time, the
following dialog will appear:
Please wait for a few minutes until the dialog closes by itself.
Now your device is ready for use.

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macOS
You can use your device a few seconds after plugging it in. To check if everything is
connected correctly, follow these steps:
1. Go to Applications -> Utilities -> Audio MIDI Setup
2. In the menu bar click Window -> MIDI Studio
Common
How you use this device in every single DAW program is described in the respective
manual which you can find in the same spot as this one.
After plugging in the device you have to restart your DAW program.

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Asparion Configurator
This program is not necessarily required. With it you can change various options on
the device or add support for programs that are not available ex works.
Recommended system requirements
Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 or higher with .Net Framework 7
or macOS 10.11 or higher
100MB free disk space
Intel i3 with 4GB RAM
macOS
Installation
Double click on the installation file “Asparion Configurator Installation.dmg” and
then on the newly generated folder “Asparion Configurator Installation”. In the
following window drag the app icon to your programs folder.
Pay attention to the license agreement in the program folder.
If you see a security warning which doesn’t allow you to install or open the app, go to
System Preferences->Security & Privacy and select Anywhere temporarily
Uninstallation
To remove this program from your Mac, go to “Applications” and drag the app to the
trash.

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Windows
Installation
Start the installation file “Asparion Configurator Setup.exe” by double clicking and
follow the instructions.
Uninstallation
To remove this program from your computer, go to “Settings->Add or remove
programs” and follow the instructions.
Use and possible settings
How to use the program is described exactly in the program itself. Just open the
program and everything else will fall in place.
Everywhere in the program you can find small question marks: . If you put the
mouse over these symbols you will receive detailed information on these settings.

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Asparion Connector
This program is not necessarily required. With it you can connect the D700 to other
programs that do not support midi.
For recommended system requirements and installation please refer to the Asparion
Configurator.
The Asparion Connector can transmit all input over the OSC protocol. The OSC
protocol is a network protocol that works similarly to the midi protocol. Because the
D700 doesn’t have an ethernet port this program is required. It will create a virtual
ethernet port and translate all messages to and from OSC. For setting up OSC please
refer to the separate OSC manual.
Additionally, it is possible to control other things like your smart home or the volume
of your operating system and press play and stop in your favorite media player.
The Asparion Connector and Configurator work with each other. In the Asparion
Configurator you can change the basic settings of the device. In the Connector you
can adjust the actions of each control element.
Setup
To use the Connector with a certain preset, change the mode of that preset to
Connector. This option can be found in the Configurator in the Codes window. This
will disable all midi communication of the device.
In case you want to use double clicks or pressed encoder rotates in the Connector,
you should activate that in the Configurator first. You can also adjust the screen
settings there.

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Operating system controls
All buttons can be used as media keys to control your operating system or favorite
media players. To use this functionality, choose your operating system as the
functionality of a button and then the desired function.
Auto switch presets
The Asparion Connector has the ability to automatically choose the right preset. You
can find this functionality in the Options window. E.g., you can create a preset that
controls your operating system when no DAW is active and then automatically switch
to the DAW preset when it is started up.
Please note that the presets of the Asparion Connector are not stored on the device.
They are stored on the Computer and can be backed up and distributed with the
export/import function.

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Extensions
Activate extensions on device
The first D700Fextension is activated by default. If you want to use more extensions,
please follow these steps:
Keep the three buttons pressed for about 5 seconds
until both the LED rings (1 and 8) start blinking.
Now choose how many extensions you want to connect by rotating the
left encoder (first, 1 to 8).
Confirm your selection by clicking the encoder.
Hereupon you will see the installation dialog as shown in chapter
“Installation” again.
Afterwards you may need to restart your DAW program.
Activate extensions in DAW program
How to activate more than one extension is described in the respective manual.
In general, each extension will be displayed with a name like this as a separate MIDI
device:
In Windows:
▫MIDIIN2 (D 700), MIDIOUT2 (D 700)
▫MIDIIN3 (D 700), MIDIOUT3 (D 700)
▫MIDIIN4 (D 700), MIDIOUT4 (D 700)
▫MIDIIN5 (D 700), MIDIOUT5 (D 700)
▫MIDIIN6 (D 700), MIDIOUT6 (D 700)
▫MIDIIN7 (D 700), MIDIOUT7 (D 700)
▫MIDIIN8 (D 700), MIDIOUT8 (D 700)
Pan EQ Send

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In macOS:
▫D 700 Port 2
▫D 700 Port 3
▫D 700 Port 4
▫D 700 Port 5
▫D 700 Port 6
▫D 700 Port 7
▫D 700 Port 8
The extension can usually be activated in your DAW program the same way as your
original device.
macOS: If you can’t see another extension after following the instructions you should
follow these steps:
1.
Unplug the device from your Mac
2.
Go to Applications -> Utilities -> Audio MIDI Setup
3.
In the menu bar click Windows -> MIDI Studio
4.
Select D700 and Remove device
5.
Restart the Mac
6.
Plug the device back in
Arrange extensions
Plug only the power supply in the
extension
Keep the three buttons marked in red
pressed for about 5 seconds until the
eight “Select” buttons start blinking.
Now you can assign a position number
to every extension by clicking the
equivalent „Select“ button. The
button on the left leads to number
one etc. You should make sure that you use every number only once!
After that you can connect all extensions with their link cables to the
previous ones.
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Preset
Through the preset you can define how the device behaves. Thereby it is possible to
use the device with a lot of different programs. The single presets can be adjusted
with the Asparion Configurator.
Choose preset
To choose a preset, keep the three buttons pressed for about 5 seconds
until both the LED rings (1 and 8) start blinking. Now select which preset you want to
use by rotating the right encoder (last). Confirm your selection by clicking the
encoder. Which preset is saved to which number can be seen on the included sheet or
if you have changed anything you can see it in the Configurator.
Add preset
If you are missing a preset ex works you can add this with the Configurator. To do that
open the Configurator and choose a preset which you want to override. Then click on
Misc and choose Import.
Pan EQ Send

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Double click
It is possible to activate a double click on every push button. If you press the button
two times in a short period of time you can execute a different action than by
pressing only one time. A double click on the encoders is also possible.
The labeling on the device shows the action for a double click in small letters and the
action for a single click in big letters.
Attention: If you activate the double click there will be a small delay on each single
click!

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LED rings / Encoders
With the Configurator you can change the appearance of the LED rings.
You can rotate the encoders in normal or in pressed state. In pressed state they are
sending a different midi command.
Attention: This function is not activated for every DAW program by default. You can
activate it, if necessary, with the Configurator.

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Compatibility
DAW program
To ensure complete compatibility with a DAW program the manufacturer has to
directly support the device. Unfortunately, many software manufactures do not take
care of this at all or it takes a lot of time. That’s why there might be a few small
compatibility issues and it may be possible that some functions are not supported.
The exact compatibility list can be viewed on our website.
Normally the compatibility is not an issue if the program supports configuration of all
single keys and encoders. Problems may arise if the program only supports a few
specific devices and does not allow any configuration beyond that.
However, many VST plugins support remote control trough MIDI controllers. This
function is independent of the actual DAW.
Operating system
This device uses the standardized MIDI USB protocol. Therefore, it is in theory
compatible with every operating system and should work without any problem, e.g.
Windows and Mac OS. However, the not necessarily required software “Asparion
Configurator” and “Asparion Connector” is only available for some specific operating
systems. A list of all systems can be viewed on our website.
Expression pedals
The device is compatible with most expression pedals. Many pedals have a built-in
switch with which the connector pin assignment can be changed. With all other
pedals you should check that the pedal is described as compatible to Yamaha or
Korg.

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Miscellanious
All trademarks and brand names mentioned in connection to this device are property
of the respective companies.
Whenever the word “Mackie” is mentioned in soft- or hardware in any way it is
supposed to describe the compatibility to Mackie.
Asparion is not liable for any damage on soft- or hardware or financial losses that
arise from using one of our devices or programs.
Other questions
If you have questions that are not answered in this manual, please do not hesitate to
contact us. We will solve your problem asap.