Euphonix MC Control Artist Series User manual

EuCon Application Setup Guide
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MC Control, MC Mix, MC Transport, Studio Monitor Express, Studio Monitor Pro, EuControl,
EuCon and EuCon Powered are trademarks of Euphonix Inc. All other product names are
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction......................................................................................... 5
Section 2: Logic Pro.............................................................................................. 6
2.1 Tips and Shortcuts ....................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Instantiate and Control Any Plugin ................................... 7
2.1.2 Flip to Faders (MC Mix) .................................................... 7
2.1.3 Instrument Control........................................................... 8
2.1.4 Create and use Markers (MC Control) ............................... 8
2.1.5 Create and Control Surround Panner ................................ 9
Section 3: Final Cut Pro...................................................................................... 10
3.1 Final Cut Pro Tips and Shortcuts ................................................. 11
Section 4: Soundtrack Pro ................................................................................. 13
Section 5: Nuendo .............................................................................................. 14
5.1 EuCon Device Setup ................................................................... 15
5.1.1 EuConized channel types ............................................... 17
5.1.2 Global Settings.............................................................. 17
5.2 Tips and Shortcuts ..................................................................... 18
5.2.1 Instantiate and Control Any Plugin ................................. 18
5.2.2 Toggle Steinberg Plugin Presets..................................... 19
5.2.3 Flip to faders (MC Mix) ................................................... 19
5.2.4 Wheel Edit Modes (MC Control)...................................... 20
5.2.5 Create and Control Surround Panner .............................. 20
5.3 New Features in Nuendo 5.......................................................... 21
5.3.1 PAN ............................................................................... 21
5.3.2 Quick Controls............................................................... 21
5.3.3 VSTi Controls................................................................. 21
5.3.4 MIX and GROUP Knobsets .............................................. 22

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Section 6: Cubase ............................................................................................... 23
6.1 EuCon Device Setup ................................................................... 24
6.1.1 EuConized channel types ............................................... 25
6.1.2 Global Settings.............................................................. 25
6.2 Tips and Shortcuts ..................................................................... 26
6.2.1 Instantiate and Control Any Plugin ................................. 26
6.2.2 Toggle Steinberg Plugin Presets..................................... 27
6.2.3 Flip to faders (MC Mix) ................................................... 27
6.2.4 Wheel Edit Modes (MC Control)...................................... 28
6.2.5 Create and Control Surround Panner .............................. 28
Section 7: Digital Performer.............................................................................. 29
7.1 Tips and Shortcuts ..................................................................... 30
7.1.1 Instantiate and Control Any Plugin ................................. 30
7.1.2 Flip to faders (MC Mix) ................................................... 31
7.1.3 Create and use Markers (MC Control) ............................. 31
7.1.4 EQ Knobset.................................................................... 32
7.1.5 Assign Inputs................................................................. 32
Section 8: Mackie Control.................................................................................. 33
8.1 Setting Up EuCon for Mackie Control .......................................... 33
8.2 Ableton Live ............................................................................... 36
8.3 Reason....................................................................................... 38
Section 9: Pro Tools (HUI) ................................................................................. 40
9.1 Setting up EuCon to Control Pro Tools ........................................ 40
9.2 Setting up Pro Tools to Control the Artist Media Controllers........ 42
9.3 Tips and Shortcuts ..................................................................... 44
9.3.1 Instantiate and control any plugin.................................. 44
9.3.2 Wheel Edit Modes (MC Control)...................................... 45
9.3.3 Create and Use Wheel Nudge ......................................... 45
9.3.4 EQ Knobset.................................................................... 46
9.3.5 DYN Knobset ................................................................. 46

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Section 1: Introduction
The EuCon Application Setup Guide helps you setup EuControl to work with your
specific application. EuControl must be installed before proceeding to your ap-
plication’s section in this Guide. See the Installation section in the Quickstart or
User Guides to install EuControl if you have not already done so.
The Shift key is used in conjunction with other keys to access secondary functions
labeled in blue above the primary function. Two Shift keys are located at the MC
Mix’s bottom-left and -right.
The following simplified terminology is used describe Shift functions:
“Press and hold the Shift key then press the AUX key”
is written as
“press the GROUP key”
The Shift key can be locked on like caps lock on a computer keyboard by pressing
both Shift keys simultaneously. This is useful if you plan to access several Shift
functions consecutively. Press either Shift key to unlock.

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Section 2: Logic Pro
Logic Pro works with your Artist media controller with very little additional setup.
Make sure the EuControl software is running. Launch Logic Pro and click in a
Logic window so it is the front-most application. Your surface now controls Logic
Pro.
To make sure your Artist media controller works correctly with Logic Pro:
1. In Logic Pro, choose Logic Pro -> Preferences -> Control Surfaces -> Setup...
The Logic Control Surface Setup window appears.
Figure 2-1 Logic Control Surface Setup window
2. In Control Surface Group 1 on the left side of the window, locate Channel
Strip View Mode (fourth parameter from top).
3. Set this parameter to Arrange, not one of the other settings.
Use Software Update so your Mac stays updated the latest version of Logic Pro.

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2.1 Tips and Shortcuts
2.1.1 Instantiate and Control Any Plugin
Placing plugins on a track and controlling them from the Artist media controllers
can speed up your workflow. Using knobs instead of a mouse to control a plugin
not only provides more intuitive, higher resolution control, but also enables si-
multaneous control of multiple parameters. You can dial in settings or automate
plugin control without mousing around or drawing lines in the arrange window.
1. Select a track on the Artist media controller.
2. Press the INSERTS key (MC Mix) or the INSERTS Knob Top (MC Control).
3. Press both PAGE keys simultaneously to enter Config mode.
4. Push the Knob Top beside the Insert you wish to assign the plugin to.
5. Push the type for the type of plugin you wish to instantiate.
6. Press the Knob Top to select the actual plugin.
7. Press the Knob Top to select the channel format.
8. Press both PAGE keys simultaneously to exit Config mode.
9. Push the Knob Top to open the plugin.
10. Control plugin parameters; press the PAGE keys to access more.
11. Press the BACK key to close plugin.
Instantiate and control works for sends, input, output, and groups.
2.1.2 Flip to Faders (MC Mix)
Flipping the plugin’s parameters from knobs to faders allows changing eight pa-
rameters simultaneously. Flipping bus sends to faders makes it easier to send
multiple signals to an effect and better controls effects textures in your mix.
1. Select the track on the Artist media controller.
2. Press the INSERTS key (MC Mix) or Knob Top (MC Control).
3. Push the desired plugin’s Knob Top.

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4. Press the FLIP key to flip to faders.
You can now control that plugin on the faders.
5. Press the FLIP key to flip back to knobs.
6. Press the BACK key to close plugin.
Flip also works for AUX, PAN, EQ, and other knobsets.
2.1.3 Instrument Control
Controlling instruments on the knobs or faders allows fast, high resolution, and
intuitive automation of single or multiple synth/sampler parameters in Logic.
1. Select Instrument track.
2. Press the INPUTS key (MC Mix) or the INPUTS Knob Top (MC Control).
3. Press the labeled Knob Top to open an instrument.
4. Control parameters using the knobs and press the PAGE keys to access
more parameters.
2.1.4 Create and use Markers (MC Control)
Using markers in your project makes navigating your project much faster.
1. Touch Softkeys on the Touchscreen to enter Softkeys view.
2. Touch Marker on the Touchscreen to display the Marker page.
3. Use the transport controls or Jog wheel to navigate the timeline.
4. Touch Create Marker.
Repeat steps 1–4 for additional markers. Marker Softkeys change color as
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2.1.5 Create and Control Surround Panner
Use knobs and faders without looking at the screen to control the balance of
your surround mix and be more a part of your sonic environment.
1. Select a track.
2. Press the MIX key (MC Mix), or the OUTPUT Knob Top (MC Control) to enter
the Mix knobset.
3. Press the SURROUND Knob Top to create a Surround panner.
4. Press the BACK key to exit.
5. Press the PAN knobset selector (MC Mix) or the PAN Knob Top (MC Control).
You can now control the Surround panner on the knobs.
6. Press the BACK key to exit.

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Section 3: Final Cut Pro
Configuring Final Cut Pro to operate with the Artist media controllers is simple.
1. In Final Cut Pro, choose Tools->Control Surfaces.
The Control Surface Configuration dialog opens.
Figure 3-1 Control Surface Configuration dialog
2. Select Euphonix from the Use drop-down menu.
You will see the Euphonix logo with the message in Figure 3-1.
3. Press OK.
The Artist media controllers connect and update automatically. When you
open your audio mixer your Euphonix media controller(s) will control Final
Cut Pro.
Your Artist media controller should now be controlling your application. If not,
make sure Final Cut Pro is the front-most application (i.e., the one receiving key-
strokes and mouse clicks). The Artist media controllers control only the front-
most application.

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3.1 Final Cut Pro Tips and Shortcuts
Keyframe Audio (MC Control)
Using faders to keyframe automation in Final Cut Pro allows balancing the level
of multiple tracks simultaneously, smoothly and quickly ramp sounds up or
down, and adjust levels without using the pen tool.
1. Touch Softkeys on the Touchscreen to display the Softkeys view.
2. Touch Timeline on the Touchscreen to display the Timeline.
3. Touch Audio Mixer on the Touchscreen.
4. Touch Toggle Audio Automation on the Touchscreen.
5. Press the Play transport key.
6. Use the faders to mix audio.
7. Press the Stop transport key.
You have just keyframed multiple audio tracks simultaneously!
Adjust Clip I/O markers (MC Control)
This feature quickly moves through the clips in your bin and prepares them for
editing to the timeline without using key commands to navigate through the dif-
ferent areas of Final Cut Pro. Use preset macros to work faster than your hands
can handle the keyboard and mouse.
1. Touch Softkeys on the Touchscreen to display the Softkeys view.
2. Press Browser on the Touchscreen to display the Browser.
3. Touch the previous item/next item buttons in the Softkeys section to select
clips.
4. Press the Send to Viewer button in the Softkeys section.
MC Control updates its Viewer page.
5. Use the Jog Wheel to scroll through clips.
6. Press Mark In/Mark Out buttons.
7. Use Preview Previous/Preview Next to load previous and next clips in brows-
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Edit From Browser (MC Control)
After adjusting your clip I/O markers, you can quickly edit them into the timeline
from Final Cut Pro’s browser.
1. Touch Softkeys on the Touchscreen to display the Softkeys view.
2. Press Browser on the Touchscreen to display the Browser.
3. Press previous item/next item buttons in the Softkeys section to select clips.
4. Touch the Write to Track buttons on the Touchscreen to select track patching.
5. Press Overwrite, Insert, etc. on the Touchscreen to perform edits to Time-
line.
Create Macro for Favorite Effect (MC Control)
Because the MC Control allows creating your own custom macros, and Final Cut
Pro allows creating Favorite Effects that are assigned key commands, you can
create a button that marks, selects, and adds a favorite.
1. Create an effect favorite in Final Cut Pro.
2. Open the Softkey Editor in EuControl.
3. Select a Softkey.
4. Create a Key command “x” to mark clip.
5. Create a second key command in the sequence for “option a” to select clip.
6. Create a third key with the key command assigned to your effect favorite.
7. Name and save your Softkey.
This Macro marks and selects a clip, and adds your favorite!
Use Favorite Effect Macro (MC Control)
1. Create a Macro to call your effect favorite.
2. Touch Timeline on the Touchscreen.
3. Press Prev/Next edit buttons in the Softkeys section or use the transport
control keys to move the playhead to a clip.
4. Press your Macro button to apply favorite effect.

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Section 4: Soundtrack Pro
Configuring Soundtrack Pro to operate with the Artist media controllers is simple.
1. In Soundtrack Pro, choose Soundtrack Pro->Preferences.
2. Click the Control Surfaces tab.
The Control Surfaces dialog opens.
Figure 4-1 Control Surfaces dialog
3. Select Euphonix from the Use drop-down menu.
You will see a Euphonix logo with the message in Figure 4-1.
4. Close the Control Surfaces dialog.
The Artist media controllers connect and update automatically.
Your Artist media controller should now be controlling your application. If not,
make sure Soundtrack Pro is the front-most application (i.e., the one receiving
keystrokes and mouse clicks). The Artist media controllers control only the
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Section 5: Nuendo
Nuendo 4 is a powerful DAW that can handle as many tracks and effects as your
workstation’s CPU can support. It offers multitrack recording, editing, and
monitoring. Steinberg’s EuCon adapter enables fully integrated control of all of
Nuendo’s functions from the Artist media controller.
NOTE: The adapter works with Nuendo version 4.1.2 and later.
To enable Nuendo to work with the Artist media controller, you must obtain an
activation code:
1. Create a user account in the MySteinberg area of Steinberg’s web site.
If you already have a MySteinberg account and have already registered your
version of Nuendo 4, continue with Step 4.
2. Check your email and activate your user account by clicking the link in the
confirmation email.
3. Log into your MySteinberg account, click on Product Registration, choose
Register Product and select Product with Steinberg Key or Soft-eLicenser.
4. Log into your MySteinberg account if you have not already. Click on Activa-
tion & Reactivation, choose Euphonix Artist Series EuCon Adapter and select
Permanent Activation. Enter your Artist media controller’s serial number.
You will receive an email containing the activation code.
5. Launch the License Control Center (LCC) Software from the Applications
folder, choose Wizards->License Download, enter your activation code and
follow the instructions.
For Nuendo to communicate with the Artist media controllers, Nuendo’s EuCon
device must be added in the Device Setup dialog:
1. Open Nuendo.
2. Choose Devices->Device Setup.
The Device Setup dialog opens.

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3. Click the +button (add) on the top-left.
A drop-down list of devices appears with EuCon near the top of the list.
4. Select EuCon from the drop-down list.
The EuCon device is added, the control surface immediately updates, the
faders and knobs display track functions, and the EuCon Device Setup dialog
appears (Figure 5-1).
5.1 EuCon Device Setup
This section discusses the EuCon Device Setup dialog which allows editing track
assignment and transport control parameters. If the EuCon Device setup dialog
is not open: From Nuendo choose Devices->Device Setup, then select EuCon
from the Remote Devices folder in the Devices section.

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Figure 5-1 EuCon Device Setup

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5.1.1 EuConized channel types
The EuConized channel types section contains checkboxes that determine
which channel types appear on your control surface. If a certain channel is
available in Nuendo and the corresponding checkbox is selected, that channel
can be selected to appear on the surface. This channel is called EuConized.
All channels except Input channels are EuConized by default and can appear on
the surface. This is useful to eliminate tracks from the surface, reduce memory
usage, and reduce the time needed to build the EuCon mixer model when con-
necting, adding, or removing tracks from the Nuendo project.
To enable/disable EuConized tracks, select the checkbox next to each type.
Tracks without a checkmark do not appear on the surface. This setting applies
only to the open project.
5.1.2 Global Settings
The Global Settings section has two parameters: Tape machine style transport
and Number of knobsets to cache.
Tape machine style transport
Two Nuendo transport control modes are available for the control surface.
Toggle the modes from the Tape machine style transport option.
These transport modes affect the operation of the Stop, Fast Forward and Rewind
buttons in the following manner:
Tape machine style transport checked
Stop: The control surface STOP button halts the transport and keeps the play
head at the current position (even multiple presses), independent from Nu-
endo’s preferences.
Fast Forward/Rewind: The FF/RW buttons always latch independent of the
control surface latch time preference. Repeatedly pressing the same FF/RW
button has no effect. The current action can be stopped by pressing the op-
posite wind button, STOP, or PLAY. The FF/RW also stops if it reaches the be-
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Tape machine style transport not checked
Stop: The control surface STOP button copies the Nuendo stop button.
Fast Forward/Rewind: The FF/RW buttons function as EuCon Momentary/
Latch-Switches. If the button is pressed and released quickly, the switches
do NOT latch but behave momentarily, resembling the way these buttons
work in the Nuendo GUI. If the Artist media controller’s FF/RW buttons are
held down longer than the latch time set in the Preferences-Setup page, they
latch.
Number of knobsets to cache
Nuendo creates knobsets for EQ, Dynamic, Inserts, Aux sends and other functions.
A certain number of these knobsets are kept, or cached, in RAM. For large proj-
ects on a large control surface, increasing the number of knobsets in the cache can
access them faster but uses more RAM. It is rare to change this value.
5.2 Tips and Shortcuts
5.2.1 Instantiate and Control Any Plugin
Placing plugins on a track and controlling them from the Artist media controller
can speed up your workflow. Controlling a plugin with knobs instead of a mouse
not only provides more intuitive, higher resolution control, but can also control
multiple parameters simultaneously. You can dial in settings or automate plugin
control without mousing around or drawing lines in the arrange window.
1. Select a track on the Artist media controller.
2. Press the INSERTS key (MC Mix) or the INSERTS Knob Top (MC Control).
3. Press both PAGE keys simultaneously to enter Config mode.
4. Push the Knob Top beside the Insert you wish to assign the plugin to.
5. Push the type for the type of plugin you wish to instantiate.
6. Press the Knob Top to select the actual plugin.
7. Press the Knob Top to select the channel format.
8. Press both PAGE keys simultaneously to exit Config mode.
9. Push the Knob Top to open the plugin.

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10. Control plugin parameters; press the PAGE keys to access more.
11. Press the BACK key to close plugin.
5.2.2 Toggle Steinberg Plugin Presets
You can see your plugin presets for proprietary Steinberg plugins on the Artist
media controller to quickly find your starting point for effects processing.
1. Select a track on the Artist media controller.
2. Press the INSERTS knobset selector (MC Mix) or the INSERTS Knob Top
(MC Control).
3. Open a Steinberg VST 3 plugin.
4. Press the PAGE keys simultaneously to enter config mode.
Plugin presets spill across knobs.
5. Select a preset.
6. Press the two PAGE keys simultaneously to exit config mode.
7. Press the BACK key to exit the plugin.
5.2.3 Flip to faders (MC Mix)
Flipping the plugin’s parameters from knobs to faders allows changing eight pa-
rameters simultaneously. Flipping bus sends to faders makes it easier to send
multiple signals to an effect and better controls effects textures in your mix.
1. Select a track on the Artist media controller.
2. Press the INSERTS knobset selector (MC Mix) or the INSERTS Knob Top
(MC Control).
3. Press a Knob Top to open a plugin.
4. Press the FLIP key to flip the knobs to the faders.
You can now control the plugin on the faders.
5. Press the FLIP key to flip the faders back to the knobs.
6. Press the BACK key to close the plugin.
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5.2.4 Wheel Edit Modes (MC Control)
Using the Jog Wheel instead of the mouse is a faster way to trim head and tail of
a region, fade a region in and out, and adjust gain.
1. Select a track on the Artist media controller.
2. Select an audio region on the track.
3. Zoom in to the region using the Jog Wheel.
4. Page down twice on the Softkeys.
5. Select Fade In.
6. Use the Jog Wheel to select the fade in region.
7. Repeat using gain, fade out, move.
5.2.5 Create and Control Surround Panner
Using knobs and faders without looking at the screen to control the balance of
your surround mix allows you to remain more engaged with your mix.
1. Create a 5.1-channel bus in the project.
2. Press the MIX knobset selector (MC Mix) or MIX Knob Top (MC Control).
3. Select 5.1.
4. Press the BACK key to exit.
5. Press the Pan knobset selector (MC Mix) or Pan Knob Top (MC Control).
You can now control the surround panning.
6. Press the BACK key to exit