iCON Pro Audio Platform Nano Air User manual

User manual
Wireless 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
Register your ICON ProAudio product to your personal account ...........5
Features ...................................................................................................6
Top Panel Layout......................................................................................8
Rear Panel Layout.................................................................................. 11
Wireless dongle......................................................................................12
Getting Started(with USB 3.0 cable connection) ....................................13
Getting Started(Wireless connection).....................................................14
Download the Mac iMap from your Personal User
Page at www.iconproaudio.com .............................................................15
Installing iMapTM Software for Windows .................................................16
Assigning DAW mode (Mackie Control/HUI) ..........................................18
or self dene MIDI functions with iMapTM................................................18
Assigning DAW mode (Mackie control/HUI)...........................................19
with iMapTM .............................................................................................19
Assigning MIDI message with User Dened mode at iMapTM ................21
Control element setup at User dened mode.........................................23
Other Functions in iMap™......................................................................25
Firmware upgrade ..................................................................................26
Charging the battery...............................................................................30
Cubase ...................................................................................................31
Nuendo...................................................................................................32
Logic Pro ................................................................................................33
Samplitude..............................................................................................35
Bitwig......................................................................................................36
Reason ...................................................................................................37
Reaper....................................................................................................38
Studio One..............................................................................................39
Ableton Live............................................................................................40
Pro Tools.................................................................................................41
Restore the factory default settings........................................................43
Hardware Connections...........................................................................44
Specications .........................................................................................45
Services..................................................................................................46
AppendixA ..............................................................................................47
Cubase ...................................................................................................47
Logic Pro X.............................................................................................61
Pro Tools HUI .........................................................................................83
Ableton Live 10.......................................................................................91
AppendixB ............................................................................................101
Cubase .................................................................................................101
Logic Pro X...........................................................................................102
Pro Tools HUI .......................................................................................104
Ableton Live 10.....................................................................................105
AppendixC............................................................................................107
Cubase .................................................................................................107
Logic Pro X...........................................................................................108
ProTools HUI ........................................................................................ 110
Ableton Live 10..................................................................................... 113
Contents

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Introduction
What's in the package?
●PlatformNano Air USB-MIDI Controller x 1pc
●Quick Start Guide x 1
●USB3. 0 Cable x 1
●PVC overlays for different DAWs
Thank you for purchasing the ICON ProAudio PlatformNano Air digital 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
Air, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step
instructions for their setup and use, and full specications.
Please register the product on our website at the below link
www. iconproaudio.com/registration:
Please follow the step by step procedures. Start by inputing the device’s serial
number as well as your personal information, etc. By registering your product online,
you will be entitled to service and after-sales support at our Help Center by visiting
our website at www.iconproaudio.com. Also, all the registered products under your
account will be listed on your personal product page where you will nd updated
information such as rmware/driver upgrades, software bundles, user manual
downloads, etc. for your device.
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 Air will operate
without any trouble for many years.

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Register your ICON ProAudio product to your
personal account
1. Check serial number of your device
Please go to http:// iconproaudio.com/registration or scan the QR code
below.

Input your device’s serial number and the other information on the screen. Click
“Submit”.

A message will pop up showing your device information such as model name
and its serial number - Click “Register this device to my account” or if you see
any other message, please contact our after-sales service team

2. Log in to your personal account page for existing user or
sign up for new user
Existing user: Please log into your personal user page by inputing your
user name and password.

New user: Please click “Sign Up” and ll in all the information.

3. Download all useful materials
All your registered devices under your account will show on the page. Each
product will be listed along with all its available les such as drivers, rmware,
user manual in different languages and bundled software etc. for download.
Please make sure you have download the necessary les such as driver before
you begin device installation.

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Features
●2.4GHz Gen4.0 BLE wireless module built-in for very stable wireless connection
●Super compact USB Bluetooth wireless pairing dongle is included
●Automatic wireless pairing between the Bluetooth dongle and the device's wireless
module, no extra operation is required
●1 touch-sensitive motorized fader with 10-bit resolution
●Extremely compact, durable and versatile
●Backlit OLED to display channel name, control values, etc.
●1 + 4 dual-function encoder knobs (Rotate and E nter)
●11-segment LED surrounding the encoders to indicate the rotating position for the
main knob control
●12-segment LED display shows time code or location of your project in either
SMPTE or Midi beat clock (bars:beats:ticks) formats
●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 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

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●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 mapping of MIDI functions
●USB 3. 0 high-speed connectivity
●Firmware upgrade available via USB connection and iMapTM software
●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)
●3000mAh Li-ion polymer rechargeable battery is included.
●5-6 hours continuous battery powered operation when using automation with
PlatformD3 connected (battery fully charged)
●4 color LED for battery level indicator
●Mini-USB port equipped for charging the battery with mobile phone adapter or
power pack
●Superior build quality and robust metal casing with Kensington lock port

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Top Panel Layout
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5a 5b
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4b
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1. LCD backlit display
The 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 fader
The touch sensitive motorized fader is used to adjust the parameters of different
channels. Press the two “Fader” buttons to shift between channels, and press
the two “Bank” buttons to shift eight channels at a time. By pressing the “Master”
button, the fader will control the parameter of the master channel.
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The 100mm motorized fader is generally used for controlling the track volume
of your DAW. De-pending on your DAW, you may use the “Flip” button to switch
the function of this fader to change it to another setting.The fader is touch-
sensitive which allows you to override automation the moment you touch a fader.
Also, because it is motorized, the fader will automatically move to reect the
current level of the selected channels in your DAW application. Any parameter
adjustments made with the fader will be displayed directly above on the LCD
display.
3. Dual function encoders
The dual functioned encoder acts as a push-button and a rotary control.
When an encoder is pressed, it may be used to change modes of operation.
When an encoder is rotated, depending on its assigned function, it can be used
to adjust a channel’s pan, send level, or plug-in parameters.
NOTE: Because of the differences between Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
individual functions may operate a little differently in each DAW. Please overlay the
correct provided labeling template according to your current DAW. The following
description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic. Your functionality
may be slightly different.

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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.
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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 UP button-—Shift “eight” channels up for all faders (except the master
channel).
BANK DOWN button-—Shift “eight” channels down for all faders (except the
master channel).
5. Jog wheel section
5a) Jog wheel-—The jog wheel is used for various purposes specic to the
DAW application, including shuttle and scrubbing functions.
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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, and is used in
conjunction with the jog wheel to increase and decrease
track size.

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, and is used in
conjunction with the jog wheel to increase clip size
in the project window and channel size in the mixer
window.
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.

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7. Assignment section
(Note: Functionality of these buttons varies from DAW to DAW. Please apply the
correct overlay for your current Digital Audio Workstation for proper function. The
functionality below applies to Apple Logic Pro.)
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 using 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.
9. Battery level indicator
1st Green -— Battery level between 76%-100%
2nd Green -— Battery level between 51-75%
Orange -— Battery level between 26-50%
Red -— Battery level less than 25%
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Tip: While using the device, the red LED will start to ash if the battery level falls
below 5%. Please recharge it immediately.