ICON i-creativ User manual

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. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Contents
ntroduction
Features
Front Panel Layout
Side Panel Layout
Getting Started
nstalling iMap Software for Mac OSX
nstalling iMap Software for Windows
Assigning MD functions with iMap
iMap iCreativ software panel
iCreativ
Services
What's in the package
Connecting your iCreativ controller
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Piano mode
Pad mode
Control mode
X/Y Pad mode
Arpeggio mode
Clip mode
Firmware upgrade
Restore the factory default settings
Daisy chain your to other i-series controllers
Specifications
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Introduction
Please write your serial number here for future reference:
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
Thank you for purchasing the ICON iCreativ USB MIDI controller. 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 find a detailed description of the features of the iCreativ, as well as
a guided tour through its front and side panels, step-by-step instructions for its setup and
use, and full specifications.
You'll also find a warranty card enclosed---please don't forget to fill it out and mail it so
that you can receive online technical support at: www.icon-global.com. And so we can
send you updated information about these and other ICON 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 iCreativ will operate without any
trouble for many years. We recommend that you record your serial number in the space
provided below for future reference.
What's inthepackage?
iCreativ USB MIDI controller x
Software CD x
Quick Start Guide
USB2.0 Cable
Quick Start Guide USB2.0 Cable
Software CDiCreativ

Features
Large sensitive touch screen
8 x 6 LED embedded layout on X and Y axes under the touch screen
6 selectable modes for different applications
The X-axis works as the keyboard's white key and the Y-axis as 8
steps of expressive values (Factory default that may change via iMap) with
8 Octave buttons
The touch screen is divided into 8 lit drum pads with 2 layers
(total 6 pads)
The touch screen is divided into 8 vertical sliders with 2 layers
(total 6 faders)
Use as a X/Y touch pad with 8 layers
8 lit clip buttons with 2 layers (total 6 clips)
8 arpeggio memory slots with 8 groups (total of 64 memory slots)
for the user to store their desired arpeggio sequence (by importing MIDI file
with software provided)
3D effector built in with encoder knob to control different functions
4-assignable encoders
-assignable fader
3-digi LED display
midi mapping software included for reassigning midi mapping and
importing MIDI files for arpeggio memory slots
Firmware upgrade via USB cable
Extremely compact and perfectly match with
Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32 bit / 64 bit), and Mac OS X
USB bus-powered
2xUSB Connectors for daisy chain with other i-series controller
Available in Black and White
Difference colors aluminum cover is available (optional)
Custom laser-engraving service for aluminum cover is available at on-line
purchase (optional)
1. Piano:
2. Pad:
3. Controls:
4. X/Y Pad:
5. Clip:
6. Arpeggio:
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Front Panel Layout
Mode Selector buttons
Touch sensitive screen with 8x16 LED backlight
Piano mode
Pad mode
Control mode
X/Y mode
Clip mode
Arpeggio mode
6-different modes including Piano, Pad, Controls, X/Y, Clip and Arpeggio
for different applications
The touch screen will switch to different functions according to the mode
selected as described below:
The touch screen is divided into x and y axes which represent 6 white
horizontal keys and 8 vertical steps of expressive value. The Y-axis midi
control message could change via provided software (Factory
default is CC : Expressive).
The 8-buttons are used for Octave shift as button 5 represents the
unshifted octave.
The touch screen is divided into 8 lit drum pads with 2 layers. Each drum
pad could be set to its CH/Note with software)
The touch screen is divided into 8 vertical sliders with 2 layers. Each
vertical slider could be set to its CH/CC value with software)
X/Y touch pad with 8 layer button switches. Each layer X/Y midi message
value (CH/CC) could be set with software.
The touch screen is divided into 8 clip buttons with 2 layers. Each clip
buttons could be assigned a note value and channel with software.
The touch screen is divided into 8 arpeggio activation trigger buttons and
each represent a memory slot for storing your created arpeggio midi file.
With software provided, you may import 64 (8 layers in total)
desired midi files into your iCreativ.
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Control buttons
1.Piano mode:
2.Pad mode:
3.Control mode:
4.X/Y mode:
5.Clip mode:
6.Arpeggio mode:
3D effector
effect selector and Arpeggio tempo knob
Effect selector
Arpeggio tempo knob
3-digi LED
Knobs
Fader
Dependant on the mode selected, these buttons activate the following
functions:
Octave shift, button 5 represents unshifted octave
Shifting between 2 layers
Shifting between 2 layers
Shifting between 8 layers of X/Y pads
Shifting between 2 layers of clip buttons
Selects the 8 groups of pre-stored arpeggio sequence.
Wave your palm above the (no more than 9cm away) to
create an effect. The software allows the CC value for the 0
effects (layers) of the to be set
Rotate the knob to switch between the 0 effectors (layers).
Press down the knob, the red light will illuminate. Rotate the knob
to adjust the tempo from 40-300 for your arpeggio.
Shows the information of a particular control
These four programmable encoder knobs allow MIDI parameters to be
adjust. Set their midi message via software
Programmable fader slide to adjust linear MIDI parameters such as
volume or change the midi message with software.
(Note:Arpeggiomodemustbeenabled)
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Side Panel Layout (Image)
USB port (B-Type)
Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and compatible
software. Also provides power to your
USB port
Use to daisy chain with the second unit of iCreativ or any i-series
controllers such as iDJ.
iCreativ
Getting Started
Connecting your iCreativ controller
Note:Duetothelimitationof powersupplyviaUSBport,yourconnecteddevices
chainmightexcess thepowersupplylimitoftheUSBportand causemalfunction.
Forrecommendationsonthecombination and daisychainsequence ofdifferent
i-seriescontrollers,pleasevisittheICONwebsiteatthefollowinglink:
www.icon-global.com
Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB
cable. Connect the cable's small jack end to the . Your Mac/PC should
automatically “detect” the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to
use
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Assign the MD messages to iCreativ
Refer to page.8 for “Assign the MIDI messages with “iMap” software”.
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Connect the to your Mac/PC via the USB portiCreativ
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Installing iMapSoftware for MAC OSX
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Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap
software to Mac OS X
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nsert the Utility CD in your
CD-Rom and double click
“iSeries iMap” icon.
Turn on your MAC.
Tips:By drag anddrop”the iseries
iMap”iconintothe Applications”
folder,you couldcreatea iMap”
shortcutonyourMac'sdesktop.
Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap
software.
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Installing iMapSoftware for Windows
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Turn on your PC.
Diagram 1
nsert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom
After you have inserted the CD into
your CD-Rom, an installation screen
should appear as shown in diagram
(Note:Iftheinstallation screennot
appearautomaticallygotothe CD
folderand doubleclickon "Setup")
xx; click “Install”.
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Setup Wizard appear
Setup wizard appears, please click
"Next"
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Choose nstall Location
Choose your preferred install
location for iMap or use the
default location and click "Next"
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Select shortcut
Select the start menu folder in
which you would like to create
the iMap shortcut. Then click
"Next"
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Create a shortcut on your desktop
Please untick the box if you do
not want to place a shortcut icon
on your desktop for iMap,
otherwise click "Next"
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iMap started to install
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The iMap installation has now
started, wait for it to finish. Then
click "Finish"
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nstallation finished
Click "Finish" to complete the
iMap software installation.
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Assigning MIDI functions with iMapTM
You can use iMap to assign the MIDI functions of your iCreativ.
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Assign the MD channel, CC number and Reset value to the AirLight.
Select the 10 different Layers and choose the desired settings for each layer
Assign the MD channel and CC number to the knobs (Encoders)
Assign the MD channel and CC number to the faders
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Select the desired MIDI channel, CC number and Reset value in the pull-down
menu for the AirLight
You may have 0 different “Layers” for different applications. Each “Layer”
can have its own control settings.
Select the desired MIDI channel and CC number in the pull-down menu for
the four knobs.
Select the desired MIDI channel and CC number in the pull-down menu for
the fader.
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Tip:Theresetvalueisthesetting whenyourpalmisnotactivating AirLight.
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Master/Slave selector
“Save file” button
“Load file” button
“Send Data” button
“MD Devices” button
“Firmware Upgrade” button
Mode select buttons
Select “Master” if you use it as a standalone device and select “Slave” if
you are cascading it as a salve unit with another ICON i-series controller.
Click this button to save your current settings for the iCreativ. The file is an
“.iCreativ” file.
Click this button to load a previously saved “.” setting file for your iCreativ.
Click this button to upload the iMap software settings to your iCreativ via
USB connection.
Click this button, a MIDI device select window
will appear as shown in diagram. Please select
“ICON iCreativ” for the MIDI Out Devices.
Click this button to enter into the firmware upgrade window for iCreativ.
Please refer to P.3 for the firmware upgrade procedure.
Press the corresponding button to select the mode for the preferred settings.
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(Note:Youmusthave connectedyouriCreativtoyourMac/PC,otherwisethe
settingsupload will notbesuccessful.)
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Pad mode
Assign the MD channel and Note value for individual pads
Select the 2 different Layers and choose the desired settings for each layer
Select the desired MIDI channel and note value in each pull-down menu for
each individual pad.
You may have 2 different “Layers” for different applications. Each “Layer”
can have its own control settings.
Piano mode
Assign the MD channel and CC number to the X/Y
Select the desired MIDI channel and CC number in the pull-down menu for
the X/Y.

Control mode
X/Y Pad mode
Assign the MD channel and CC number to the X and Y axes for the X/Y pad
Select the 8 different Layers and choose the desired settings for each layer
Select the desired MIDI channel and CC number to the X and Y axes.
You may have 8 different “Layers” for different applications. Each “Layer” can
have its own control settings.
Assign the MD channel and CC number to the sliders
Select the 2 different Layers and choose the desired settings for each layer
Select the desired MIDI channel and CC number in the pull-down menu for
each slider.
You may have 2 different “Layers” for different applications. Each “Layer” can
have its own control settings.

Arpeggio mode
mport the MD files produced into each memory slot
Layer selector
Click the “Open” button to browse the required and click the midi file “send”
button to transfer the file into the corresponding iCreativ memory slot.
Select the layer from one to eight for 8-memory slots for each layer.
Note:EachMIDIfile sizeshouldnotbelargerthan 256-bytes,otherwisethefile
maynotbeimportedsuccessfully.
Clip mode
Assign the MD channel and note value to each clip pad
Select the 2 different Layers and choose the desired settings for each layer
Select the desired MIDI channel and note the value in each pull-down
menu for the individual clip pad.
You may have 2 different “Layers” for different applications. Each “Layer”
can have its own control settings.

Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Step 6:
Press the “MIDI Device” button at the top to select your connected
ICON product as the “MIDI In and Out” device at the pull-down menu.
Click the “Open File” button to browse the new firmware file.
Click the “Upload” button to upload the firmware.
Touch screen calibration - Use a pen to point to the centre of the
square that appears on iCreativ. After the calibration has been completed
on the first square, the second square will appear automatically. Calibrate in
the same way as the first square. Repeat the process until all 5 squares have
been calibrated.
Warning:Thefirmwareupload process MUST”becompletedand notbeinterrupted
during thefileuploading,otherwisethefirmwaremaynotberewrittenagain.
Firmware upgrade
Step 1:
Step 2:
Connect the ICON product using a USB connection. Press the “MIDI
Device” button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the
“MIDI In and Out” device at the pull-down menu.
Click the “Update” button.
Note:IfyourconnectedICONproductmodelnamedoesnotappearonthe
pull-downmenu,select USBAudio”as theMIDIInand Outdevice.
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Restore the factory default settings
To restore your iCreativ settings to factory default, simply import the
“Factory Default” setting file into your iCreativ with the original setting
of the iMap software.
Connect the next of the i-series controllers
Insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable to the first i-series controller 's
second USB port and the other small end (B-type USB jack) to the second
i-series controller's USB port
Note:Duetothelimitationof powersupplyviaUSBport,yourconnecteddevices
chainmightexcess thepowersupplylimitoftheUSBportand causemalfunction.
Forrecommendationsonthecombination and daisychainsequence ofdifferent
i-seriescontrollers,pleasevisittheICONwebsiteatthefollowinglink:
www.icon-global.com
DaisyChain with iCreativ or any i-seriesControllers
You may daisy chain i-series controllers including iCreativ. As i-series
controller is USB bus-powered the stability depends on the total power
demand of the chain. Please visit our website for recommendations on
daisy chain sequence for different i-series controllers.
Connect the first of the i-series controllers to your Mac/PC
via the USB port
Select a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB
cable and the other small end (B-type USB pack) to i-series controller.
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USB2.0Cable

Specifications
Connector: To computer
To i-series controller
Power supply:
Current consumption:
Weight:
Dimensions:
USB connector (mini B type)
USB connector (standard type)
USB bus power
00mA or less
0.84kg (.8lb)
325(L) X 99(W) X 20(H)
2.78"(L) x 3.78"(W) x 0.75"(H)

Services
2. Keep this owner's manual. We don't need it to repair the unit.
3. Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very
important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed
the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to
non-factory packing.
4. Ship to the ICON tech support center or the local return authorization.
ICON Digital Corporation
800 Terrace Ave., Suite 20
Middleton, WI, 53562
USA
ICON (Asia) Corp.
Unit 807-8 0, 8/F., Sunley Centre,
No. 9 Wing Yin Street, Kwai Chung, NT.,
Hong Kong.
5. For additional update information please visit our website at:
f your iCreativ needs servicing, follow these instructions.
U.S. OFF CE:
ASA OFF CE:
www.icon-global.com
. Ensure the problem is not related to operation error or external system devices.

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