ICON iPAD User manual

N16549
12 velocity-sensitive trigger pads
with X/Y touchpad 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.

Contents
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Introduction
What's in the package
Features
Front Panel Layout
Side Panel Layout
Getting Started
Connecting your iPad Controller system
Controller Features and Settings
Trigger Pads
X/Y Touchpad
Artist buttons
Effect buttons: Hold / Roll and Flam
Fader
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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 iPad software panel
Services
Velocity Curves
Restore the factory default settings
Daisy Chain with iPad or any i-series controllers
Specifications
Appendix A
General MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC'S)
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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 iPad 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 iPad, 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 iPad 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?
iPad 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"
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Setup the MIDI functions
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with iMap software
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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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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).
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Features
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Extremely compact and designed to match the MacBook
12 integrated velocity-sensitive trigger pads send MIDI notes or control
data
Multi velocity curves available for selection
X/Y touchpad
MIDI CC assignable fader to control CC such as volume
"Artist" button for customizing 4 scenes for instant control of multiple
applications
"Hold", "Roll" and "Flame" feature buttons are build-in
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 iPad.
USB port
Use to daisy chain with the second unit of iPad or any i-series
controllers such as iKey or iControls.
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Front Panel Layout
12 integrated velocity-sensitive trigger pads
12 integrated velocity-sensitive trigger pads send MIDI notes or
control data
X/Y TouchPad
Assignable X/Y touchpad allows you to make various controls.
Assignable Fader
This programmable fader slides up and down to adjust linear MIDI
parameters such as volume.
Artist buttons
Switching between the4 scenes for instant control of multiple
applications.
Hold button
Press this button to "Hold" the last play note or effect.
Roll button
Activate this button to make a Roll drum effect.
Flam button
Activate this function (press both buttons Hold+Roll), it will provide
a flam stroke effect.
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Getting Started
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Connecting your iPad 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 iPad. Your
Mac/PC should automatically "see" the new hardware and notify you
that it is ready to use.
Connect the iPad to your Mac/PC via the USB port.
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Refer to page 10 for "Assign the MIDI functions with "iMap "
software"
Assign the MIDI messages to iPad
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Controller Features and Settings
Learning how to effectively and creatively use the functions on your
iPad is simple.
Trigger Pads
There are twelve velocity-sensitive trigger pads on iPad. They can
be set up to control any on/off or touch-sensitive functions, such as
MIDI Machine Controls, drum sounds, pitched notes on any MIDI
sound module or softsynth or any other non-linear functions.
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Michael says: "The pads are very cool! They can do anything the
keyboard can do. So, if you have music that uses pitches that you
can play like a drum, simply assign those key-notes, via the CC
number, to a pad and play the pads instead of having to play the
keyboard. This is especially good for hits and percussive effects of
all kinds."
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X/Y Touchpad
The X/Y Pad allows you to manipulate any software function that
allows visual/tactile user control and is enabled by the manufacturer.
The pad will trace your finger movements, enabling you to create filter
envelopes, waveforms or velocity curves, or to set pan, volume,
effects or any other linear functions available in the software. Look in
your software owner's manual for these options. There will be special
instructions for using touchpads.
Artist buttons
Press these buttons to switch between the 4 pre-programmed scenes
for different applications.
Effect buttons: Hold / Roll and Flam
These buttons allow you to introduce various playing effects.
Fader
This programmable fader allows you to adjust linear MIDI parameters
such as volume.
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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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Please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your iMap
software.
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Turn on your PC.
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Insert the Utility CD in your CD-Rom
Setup Wizard appear
Setup wizard appears, please click
"Next"
4Choose Install Location
Choose your preferred install
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location for iMap or use the
default location and click "Next"
5Select shortcut
Select the start menu folder in
which you would like to create
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the iMap shortcut. Then click
"Next"
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Installing iMap Software for Windows
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After you have inserted the CD into
your CD-Rom, an installation screen
should appear as shown in diagram
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1; click "iMap ".
(Note: If the installation screen not
appear automatically go to the CD
folder and double click on "Setup")
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6Create a shortcut on your desktop
Please untick the box if you do
not want to place a shortcut icon
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on your desktop for iMap ,
otherwise click "Next"
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iPad 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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Click "Finish" to complete the
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iMap software installation.
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Installing iMap Software for Windows(continues)
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Assigning MIDI functions with iMap
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You can use iMap to assign the
MIDI functions of your iPad easily.
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Please launch the iMap software,
a device selector screen will appear
as shown in diagram 1. Then click
the "iPad" button.
Note: If your iPad is not connected to
your Mac/PC, a message of "There are no
MIDI input devices" will appear. Please
connect iPad to your Mac/PC with the
provided USB cable.
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iMap iPad software panel
Assign the MIDI channels to the 12-trigger pads
Select your desired MIDI channel from 1-16 for each of the 12-
trigger pads with their corresponding pull-down menu.
Assign the CC value to the 12-trigger pads
Select your desired CC number from -1(C) to 9(G#) in the pull-down
menu for each trigger pad.
Assign the MIDI channels to the X-touchpad
Select your desired MIDI channel from 1-16 in the pull-down menu for
the X-touchpad.
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iMap iPad software panel(continues)
Assign the MIDI channels to the Y-touchpad
Select your desired MIDI channel from 1-16 in the pull-down menu for
the Y-touchpad.
Assign the CC value to the Y-touchpad
Select your desired CC number from 0-127 in the pull-down menu for
the Y-touchpad.
Assign the MIDI channels to the fader
Select your desired MIDI channel from 1-16 for the pitch bend touch
pad.
Assign the CC value to the fader
Select your desired CC number from 0-127 in the pull-down menu.
The default is "07" as for Volume.
Select the 4 difference Artist to do the settings for each Artist
You may have 4 different "Artists" (scenes) for difference applications.
Each "Artist" can have his own settings.
Setting the Velocity Curve for your iPad
There are 4 difference velocity curves for you to select. Please refer
to P.12 for the velocity curve diagrams.
"Save file" button
Click this button to save your current settings for the iPad. The file is
an ".icon" file.
"Load file" button
Click this button to load a previously saved ".icon" setting file for
your iPad.
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Velocity Curves
Velocity curves change the way a note played on the trigger pad will
respond to fast, slow, heavy or light touch. Since different people
have different playing styles, the iPad offers four different velocity
curves to choose from. Some curves give a faster rise time, or onset
of sound. Some give a smooth rise.
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iMap iPad software panel(continues)
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Click this button to upload the iMap software settings to your iPad
via USB connection.
(Note: You must have connected your iPad to your Mac/PC,
otherwise the settings upload will not be successful.)
"MIDI Devices" button
Click this button, a MIDI device select window
will appear as shown in diagram 1. Please
select "ICON iPad" for the MIDI Out Devices.
"Send Data" button
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Daisy Chain with iPad or any i-series controllers
You may daisy chain up to 3 units of iPad or any i-series controllers.
Connect the first unit of iPad to your Mac/PC via the USB port.
Choose 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 iPad.
Connect the next units of iPad (or iKey/iControls)
Insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable to the first unit of iPad's
second USB port and the other small end (B-type USB jack) to the
second unit iPad's USB port. By following the same procedure,
you may daisy chain with the 3rd unit of iPad (or iKey/iControls).
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Restore the factory default settings
By holding down the buttons "Artist ", "Artist " and "Hold" together,
the settings of the iPad will return to its factory default condition.
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USB2.0 Cable
USB2.0 Cable

Specifications
Connector: To computer USB connector (mini B type)
To i-series controller USB connector (standard type)
Power supply: USB bus power
Current consumption: 100mA or less
Weight: 0.62kg (1.36lb)
Dimensions: 325(L) X 99(W) X 20(H)
12.78"(L) x 3.78"(W) x 0.75"(H)
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Appendix A
General MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC'S)
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Services
If your iPad needs servicing, follow these instructions.
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.
U.S. OFFICE:
ICON Digital Corporation.
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WI 53562
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Suite Nos. 7-10,
8th Floor, Sunley Centre,
No.9 Wing Yin Street,
Kwai Chun. N.T.
Hong Kong
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
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