ICON iControls User manual

N16549
Multi-Controls with Joystick
USB MIDI controller
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Important Safety Instructions
1. 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.

Introduction
What's in the package
Features
Front Panel Layout
Side Panel Layout
Getting Started
Connecting your iControls system
Controller Features and Settings
Faders
Control Buttons
Knobs
Joystick
MIDI Machine Control (MMC) buttons
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Installing iMap Software for Mac OSX
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Installing iMap Software for Windows
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Assigning MIDI functions with iMap
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iMap iControls software panel
Services
Restore the factory default settings
Daisy Chain with iControls or any i-series controllers
Specifications
Appendix A
General MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC'S)
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Contents
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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 iControls 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 iControls,
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 iControls 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 in the package?
iControls USB MIDI controller x 1
Software CD x 1
Quick Start Guide
USB2.0 Cable
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QuickStart Guide for Mac & Windows
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Unpack
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Note: Launch the iMap software
and choose the device whose settings
you wish to adjust. After you have
adjusted the settings, upload it to your
i-series controller with the "Send Data"
button.
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Setup the MIDI functions
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with iMap software
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Note: iKey / iPad / iControls USB MIDI Controller in Pack
Insert the CD into your CD-Rom,
an installation CD icon appears in
desktop; click the icon to start the
install wizard
Turn on your Mac
MACTurn on your computer
PC
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Install iMap software
Note: please do not connect your
i-series controller at this stage.
Make Connections
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Mod Pitch
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Note: please do not connect your
i-series controller at this stage.
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Install iMap software
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Note: Launch the iMap software and
choose the device whose settings you
wish to adjust. After you have adjusted
the settings, upload it to your i-series
controller with the "Send Data" button.
Note: Connect the USB cable which is
provided from your Mac's USB port
to your i-series controller's USB port
(B-Type).
Note: Connect the USB cable which is
provided from your PC's USB port to
your i-series controller's USB port
(B-Type).
Setup the MIDI functions
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with iMap software
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Features
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Extremely compact and designed to match the MacBook
9 assignable faders 18 assignable buttons
9 assignable rotary knobs for setting MIDI CC
Joystick for control
"Layer" buttons for customizing 4 scenes for instant control of multiple
applications
6 transport buttons
2xUSB Connectors for daisy chain with any i-series controllers
Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32 bit), and Mac OS X
USB bus-powered
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iMap software included for easy mapping of MIDI functions.
An aluminum cover, in different graphic designs and colors, is available
as an option.
Main features include:
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Side Panel Layout
USB port (B-Type)
Functions as a MIDI port to your notebook (or computer) and
compatible software. Also provides power to your iControls.
USB port
Use to daisy chain with the second unit of iControls or any i-series
controllers such as iKey or iPad.
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Front Panel Layout
Faders
These nine programmable faders slide up and down to adjust linear
MIDI parameters such as volume.
Knobs
These nine programmable knobs allow to adjust linear MIDI parameters
such as Pan.
Control Buttons
These eighteen programmable buttons, set in nine groups of two,
allow you to activate or control the features of your DAW or the
music software that you are using.
Joystick
This joystick works as a mouse pad on your notebook computer.
Transport Buttons (MMC)
iControls has dedicated MIDI Machine Control (MMC) buttons on
the front panel.
Layer Buttons
These two buttons allow you to switch between the four layers.
Each layer can be set to different parameters for the faders and
other knobs .
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Getting Started
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Connecting your iControls controller system
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 iControls. Your
Mac/PC should automatically "see" the new hardware and notify you
that it is ready to use.
Connect the iControls to your Mac/PC via the USB port.
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Refer to page 10 for "Assign the MIDI functions with "iMap "
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Assign the MIDI messages to iControls
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Controller Features and Settings
Learning how to effectively and creatively use the functions on your
iControls is simple.
Faders
There are nine faders on iControls. Fader 9 is the generally-accepted
control for volume. You can assign any one of 119 different MIDI CC
numbers to any fader, although we recommend keeping Fader 9 set to
volume (CC07), for volume control. CC numbers 120 to 127 are non-
linear parameters, and cannot be controlled by a linear fader.
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Control Buttons
There are eighteen control buttons. You can assign different CC
numbers as well as MIDI channel to any button.
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Knobs
There are nine knobs on iControls. Any linear CC number can be
assigned to any knob, as well as any individual channels 1-16.
Joystick
You may use this joystick as your computer mouse to control the
computer pointer.
MIDI Machine Control (MMC) buttons
MIDI Machine Control (MMC) messages are used by some devices and
software to simulate the controls that any analog tape recorder would
have, such as Stop, Play, and Record. Not all software/hardware will
respond to MMC messages, so look for the section on this topic in the
manual for whatever software or hardware device you are using with
iControls. It will tell you what functions can be operated with the MMC
buttons on iControls.
The MMC message is a SysEx message. The device ID for iControls
is 127, the standard MIDI default. Your software/hardware can be
configured to accept this device ID, if it does not already recognize the
default 127 value. The CC numbers for these controls are
Michael says, "Think about how fine or smooth a control technique
you will need to use, and then decide whether to use a knob or a
fader for that function. Your fader chops may be smoother, or a knob,
with its slow rotary action, might be more suitable."
<< - rewind = 05
>> - fast forward = 04
- stop = 01
> -play = 02
- record = 06
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Installing iMap Software 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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After you have inserted the CD into
your CD-Rom, an installation CD icon
should appear in desktop; click the
icon to start the install wizard
Turn on your MAC.
Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom
Setup Wizard appear
Setup wizard appears, please click
"Continue"
4Choose Install Location
Select a destination to install
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iMap software to Mac OS X,
then click "Continue"
5Change Install Location
If you want to change install
location, please click "Change
Install Location" button and
select another location or just
click "Install" button to continue.
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Installing iMap Software for MAC OSX(continues)
6Input Administrator information
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To install iMap software, you need
to input administrator user
information, please input the name
and password of administrator then
click "Install" to continue.
7Installation finished
Click "Close" to complete the
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iMap software installation.
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