ICON PLATFORM B+ User manual

User manual
MIDI/Audio control surface expander for Platform B+

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 ..................................................................................................................10
Getting Started (Connected with Platform M+ and Platform X+ (1 - 3units))...........................11
Cubase ..............................................................................................................................15
Pro Tools............................................................................................................................17
Logic pro............................................................................................................................18
Ableton Live.......................................................................................................................20
Getting Started (Connected with Platform M+)........................................................................21
Cubase ..............................................................................................................................23
Nuendo..............................................................................................................................24
Logic Pro ...........................................................................................................................25
Samplitude.........................................................................................................................26
Bitwig.................................................................................................................................28
Reason ..............................................................................................................................29
Reaper...............................................................................................................................30
Studio One.........................................................................................................................31
Ableton Live.......................................................................................................................32
Pro Tools............................................................................................................................33
Audition..............................................................................................................................34
Sonar.................................................................................................................................35
Getting Started (Standalone)...................................................................................................37
Cubase ..............................................................................................................................39
Nuendo..............................................................................................................................40
Logic Pro ...........................................................................................................................41
Samplitude.........................................................................................................................42
Bitwig.................................................................................................................................44
Reason ..............................................................................................................................45
Reaper...............................................................................................................................46
Studio One.........................................................................................................................47
Ableton Live.......................................................................................................................48
Pro Tools............................................................................................................................49
Audition..............................................................................................................................50
Sonar.................................................................................................................................51
iMapTM Software for Mac OS X................................................................................................53
Installing iMapTM Software for Windows...................................................................................54
Assigning DAW Mode (Mackie Control/HUI)or Dening MIDI Functions with iMapTM .............56
Select User dene ...................................................................................................................56
Assigning DAW Mode (Mackie control/LogicPro/HUI) Using iMapTM.......................................57
Assigning MIDI Messages in User-Dened Mode Using iMapTM .............................................59
Control Element Setup in User-Dened Mode ........................................................................61
Other Functions in iMap™.......................................................................................................62
Firmware upgrade ...................................................................................................................63
Restore the factory default settings.........................................................................................66
Specications ..........................................................................................................................67
Services...................................................................................................................................68
Contents

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Introductions
What's in the package?
Please write your serial number here for future reference:
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
●Platform B+ USB-MIDI Controller x 1pc
●CD x 1
App software – iMap (Mac & Windows)
User manual & QSG
DAW software
●Quick Start Guide x 1
●USB2.0 Cable x 1
●AC adaptor x 1pc
Thank you for purchasing the ICON ProAudio Platform B+ 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 Platform B+,
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
in, or register your product online at: www.iconproaudio.com, for the most effective
technical support, and so we can send you updated information about this and other
ICON ProAudio 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 Platform B+ will operate without
any trouble for many years. We recommend that you record your serial number in
the space provided below for future reference.

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Features
●Instantly transform your Platform M+ into a powerful controller
●50 illuminated function buttons for controlling different DAW functions
●Supports more than 10 different popular DAWs
●Independent USB connector is equipped for use as a standalone device
●Expansion connector is equipped for direct connection to Platform M+
●Different DAW silicon overlay are included - Cubase/Nuendo, LogicPro, Digital
Performer, FL Studio, Samplitude, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig, Reasons,
ProTools, Sonar, Audition, Ableton Live and User dene
●Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit),
Windows 8 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit) and Mac OS X (IntelMac)
●USB 2.0 high speed connectivity
●MackieControl and HUI Universal emulation
●iMap - Self midi mapping software is provided for user-dened mode (MIDI Learn)
●Firmware upgrade available simply via USB connection and iMap software.
●Superior build quality and robust metal casing with Kensington lock port
●12V/0.35A power adapter included

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Top Panel Layout
Select Logic Pro mode by pressing the “LogicPro” button once you turn on the
device. Please note that if your Platform M+ has LogicPro mode selected, Platform
B+ will automatically switch to LogicPro mode. Then you may place your LogicPro
silicon overlay onto your Platform B+.
(Tip: Platform series support MackieControl and HUI Universal emulation. So, they
will support any DAW that has MCP or HUI protocol build-in. Please use the “User-
Dene” overlay to label all the button functions if your DAW silicon overlay is not
included.)
Additionally, different tutorial videos that show the operating methods for different
DAWs are stored in the provided DVD. You may also nd them on our website’s
Platform B+ product page.
1) DAW mode select section
Select “MCP”, “HUI” or “LogicPro” on the Platform M+ according to your DAW.
Below please nd the list showing the appropriate mode select for different
DAW.
1. Nuendo/Cubase – MCP
2. Digital Performer – MCP
3. FL Studio – MCP
4. SamplitudePro – MCP
5. Reaper – MCP
6. Studio One – MCP
7. Bitwig – MCP
8. Reasons – MCP
Note: To unleash the full potential of Platform B+, it must be connected to and used
with Platform M+. The following functions require the use of both units.
Note: Function operates slightly difference between DAWs. Please refer to your
DAW manual for each function and overlap the provided labeling template according
to your current using DAW. The following description is based on the functions that
operate in Apple Logic.

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9. Sonar – MCP
10. Audition – MCP
11. Ableton Live – MCP
12. LogicPro – Logic Pro
13. ProTools - HUI

(Tip: Platform B+ will automatically switch to the same Platform M+ DAW mode if
they are connected.)
(Tip: Platform M+ / Platform B+ will memorise your last selected DAW mode and re-
enter the same mode a few seconds after it has been switched on. (i.e. DAW mode
selection is not needed if the last mode is being used.)

For the function descriptions below, please place the LogicPro silicon overlay on
your Platform B+.
2) VPot Assign
Tip: These functions are always used in conjunction with the channel knobs.
Track button - Activate the Track function. Rotate the channel knob
to adjust the volume of the corresponding track.
Send button - Press to make a send assignment for each track.
Rotate the channel to adjust the bus and press
to make the assignment.
Pan/Surround button - Activate the Pan function. Rotate the channel knob
to adjust the pan value of the corresponding track.
Plug-in button - Press to make a plug-in assignment for each
track. Once a plug-in has assigned and entered
a particular plug-in window, the other channel
knobs are used to adjust the different plug-in
parameters. Also, for some plug-ins, the 4-arrow
buttons surrounding the Zoom buttons are also used.
EQ button - Press to adjust the EQ value of each track.
Once you have entered the EQ window, the
other channel knobs are used to adjust the
various EQ parameters. The 4-arrow buttons
surrounding the Zoom buttons are also used.
Inst. button - Press to adjust the parameters of the Instrument
tracks.
3) User-dened control buttons (F1-F8)
F1-F8 buttons - Please refer to the function list in this manual
for these button functions.
4) Global View
Note: The “Global View” button must be activated rst to use the Global view functions.
Global View button - Activate this button to enter the Global view
function mode and use the global view
functions as follows.

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MIDI Tracks button - Press to enter the “MIDI Tracks” view. Only the
“MIDI” tracks will appear on the screen.
Inputs button - Press to enter the “Inputs” view. Only the
“Inputs” tracks will appear on the screen.
Audio Tracks button - Press to enter the “Audio Tracks” view. Only the
“Audio” tracks will appear on the screen.
Audio Inst button - Press to enter the “Audio Inst” view. Only the
“Audio Inst” tracks will appear on the screen.
AUX button - Press to enter the “AUX” view. Only the “AUX”
tracks will appear on the screen.
Busses button - Press to enter the “Busses” view. Only the
“Busses” tracks will appear on the screen.
Outputs button - Press to enter the “Outputs” view. Only the
“Outputs” tracks will appear on the screen.
User button - Press to enter the “User” view. Only the “User”
tracks will appear on the screen.

5) Utilities
Save button - Activate DAW save function.
Undo button - Activate DAW undo function.
Cancel button - Activate DAW cancel function.
Enter button - Activate DAW enter function.
6) Automation section
TRIM - Currently unassigned.
TOUCH button - Press to set selected track’s automation to Touch.
LATCH - Press to set selected track’s automation to Latch.
GROUP - Press to enter “Group” edit mode.
7) Motorized fader control buttons section
FLIP button - Press the FLIP button to swap the parameter
settings of the motorized faders and the rotary
encoder knobs.
8)Zoom control buttons section
ZOOM button - The ZOOM button is typically used in conjunction
with the ARROW buttons described below to
zoom in and out within windows in the DAW
application.
UP button - The UP button is used to navigate (up movement)
through the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the
DAW application. Or zoom in vertically when
used in conjunction with Zoom function.

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DOWN button - The DOWN button is used to navigate (down
movement) through the Graphical User Interface
(GUI) of the DAW application. Or zoom out vertically
when used in conjunction with Zoom function.
LEFT button - The LEFT button is used to navigate (left movement)
through the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the
DAW application. Or zoom in horizontally when used
in conjunction with Zoom function.
RIGHT button - The RIGHT button is used to navigate (right movement)
through the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the
DAW application. Or zoom out horizontally when used
in conjunction with Zoom function.
9) Modier section
Shift button - Press to shift to the next layer of function buttons F9-
F16.
Option button - A combination button. Use with different buttons to
perform various functions. Please refer to the function
list in this manual for their functions.
Alt button - A combination button. Use with different buttons to
perform various functions. Please refer to the function
list in this manual for their functions.
Control - A combination button. Use with different buttons to
perform various functions.
10) Display section
Name/Value - Press to switch the LCD display from name to value,
vice-versa. Some of the function such as Pan, you
 could switch the LCD display in between the Pan’s
channel name and the Pan value.
SMPTE/BBT button - This display shows the time location of your project
in either SMPTE or BBT format.
11) Other section
Drop button - Toggle Drop.
Replace button - Toggle Replace.
Click button - Toggle playback or record metronome click.
Solo button - Toggle track solo (of selected track).
Marker button - Toggle small Marker mode.
Nudge button - Toggle small Nudge mode.

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Rear Panel Layout
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1. USB port
Connect your Platform B+ to your Mac/PC via this USB port if you are using it as
a standalone device, otherwise you do not have to connect it.
2. Extension ports
Connect your Platform B+ to Platform M+ with the provided cable.
3. 12V/0.35A power adaptor
Connect the provided power adaptor here.
(Note: Platform B+ is not able to work without the provided power adaptor
connected. The USB bus power is not able to provide sufcient power supply for
Platform B+.)
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