Martin M-Series User manual

Martin M-Play™
Portability without compromises
Reference guide

Martin M-Play
48 pads and 12 faders with direct access to playbacks
Rugged aluminum design for durability
DMX port expandable to 65,000 channels

oPerfect control surface companion for M-PC
oInnovative control surface as introduced with
the Martin M-Touch
oFeaturing 12 FSR faders to control playbacks
o48 velocity-controlled pads let you access
playbacks and function keys of any kind
oOne DMX 512 universe for direct control of
any compatible DMX device
oPlug-&-Play wing for M-PC and M-Series
consoles
oThe control surface revolution continues!
Martin M-Play

oMartin M-Play is a USB wing for M-PC
oConnects to M-PC for immediate output of
one Universe
oCombines with M-DMX for up to 4 Universes
without the need of a Martin One-Key
oCan be used with or without its M-Touch
sibling
Perfect companion to M-PC

oMartin M-Play can also be used as a
wing/expansion for any M-Series console
oWhen connected to a console, M-Play
provides additional faders and buttons
oMultiple M-Plays can be connected to the
same console
M-Play for Console Expansion

Innovative touch surface

oForce Touch controls are unique for a lighting
Controller
oVelocity sensitive pads control the intensity of
effects based on touch pressure
oButtons are backlit with colored LED's for visual
feedback
oForce Touch features enable amazing
dynamic effects, for example:
oA strobe effect could have a different intensity
based on the force applied to the button
oA color bump could get different levels of
saturation
Force Touch

oForce Faders is a new innovation in faders
using Force Sensitive Resistor (FSR)
technology
oProvides instant, accurate and reliable intensity
control at your fingertips
oA column of LEDs provide visual feedback of
the fade levels
oForce Faders allows for unique control
possibilities:
oGradual or immediate level transitions as
desired
oMaximum control capabilities impossible with
conventional faders
Force Faders

o12 Force Fade for playback control with LED
visual feedback
o24 Playback Force Touch velocity pad
o24 additional Playback Force Touch velocity
pad, optionally as Function keys or a
Numerical Keypad
oDual bank system (2 X 24) with 2 selectors
and 3 digits bank indicator
oDedicated Beat trigger button
oTouch buttons include Select, Snap, Release,
Pause, and Main Go
Martin M-Play Interface

Interface details
Bank change
and indicator
12 ForceFaders
playback level
control
24 ForceTouch playback
function keys or numerical
keypad
12 ForceTouch
playback buttons
12 ForceTouch
playback
buttons
Main Go
section
Beat
trigger
Bank
change and
indicator

oRugged aluminium shell with composite inserts
oDMX port: 1 x 5-pin locking XLR (on left side)
oWindows PC connection/requirement: 1 x USB 2.0
oVESA 75 and 100mm mounting holes for easy
attachment to stands or the M6 screen mount kit
oKensington-Lock security slot
oOptional 19” rack-mount bracket
Martin M-Play features

oSealed electronic touch buttons and faders
oNo mechanical parts
oProven and reliable technology used by
thousands of musicians and producers
around the world
oNo dirt or dust can impact the performance
of the Martin M-Play
oEasy to clean by wiping down the surface
oIdeal solution for challenging environments
like clubs and bars
Same Rugged Design

oNo complex MIDI setup
oMIDI devices can be difficult to configure
oMIDI Configuration requires extensive
knowledge and time for setup
oMartin M-Play is a simple and powerful
Plug&Play solution for M-Series
Simplicity is Key

oConnectors on the Martin M-Play were
conveniently placed on the left side to allow
an M-Touch on the right side without
obstructions
oThe XLR 5-pin connector will send 512
channels of DMX directly to any compatible
lighting device
oSimply connect the USB-powered Martin M-
Play to a PC running M-PC software
oGo! Start operating the light show!
1…2… Go!

M-Play and M-Touch
o68 playbacks
o22 ForceFaders
o68 ForceTouch buttons
o3 independent banks
o4 ForceFaders encoders
oEditing keys
oMain Go
oBeat Trigger
o2 DMX Output
oOpposite connectors

M-Play and M-Touch

M-Touch + M-Play = M6 Functionality

DMX output chart
M-Touch
or
M-Play
alone
M-Play(s)
+
M-Touch(s)
+
M-DMX(s)
M-Play
+
M-PC Dongle
# of DMX universe
1 Up to 4 64 or 128
Art
-Net and sACN
output
4 4 64 or 128
This chart shows the number of DMX out when M-Play is used
with M-PC software.

oThe dimensions of the Martin M-Play are
perfect.
oIt is small enough to fit in a computer bag or
backpack and large enough to be
comfortable to work with
oThe control surface will fit perfectly in front
of a laptop or tablet
When Size Matters
oLength: 394 mm (15.5 in)
oWidth: 219 mm (8.6 in)
oHeight: 47 mm (1.83 in)
oWeight: 1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)