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.