New firmware update and iMap software now available for Icon Platform M+ users
Icon Pro Audio has released the latest firmware update for the Platform M+ DAW Controller, which brings a change in how you select which DAW you’re working with.
Instead of each DAW having its own mode (e.g. ProTools mode to control ProTools; Cubase Mode to control Cubase etc), there are now only four modes to select from:
1. MCP Mode – (Mackie Control Protocol) – Used for all DAWs except Logic and ProTools
2. Logic Mode – Only used to control Logic
3. HUI Mode – Only used to control Pro Tools
4. User Define Mode – Used to create custom control maps (will not work for ProTools)
Check out the videos below for a walk-through of the upgrade process, and for a guide to creating your own custom midi mappings.
Firmware version 2.01 can be downloaded from the Icon Pro Audio website.
For more information on this update, read the release notes here.
Upgrade your Icon Platform M+ to firmware version 2.0
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Create a custom control map for your Icon Platform M+
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Icon Platform M+ and D2 Display
The Icon Platform M+ control surface is a compact desktop mixing controller that’s great for mobile setups or where space is at a premium. Features include 9 x touch-sensitive, motorised faders; 8 x dual-function encoder knobs; Jog wheel for fast search and control; illuminated buttons for each channel (including Select, Mute, Solo and Record); 6 x illuminated transport buttons including Play, Stop, Record, Rewind, Fast Forward and Loop; USB 2.0 connectivity; Class-compliant with Windows and Mac OSX; and expandable up to 32-channels (with 1x Platform M+ and 3x units of Icon Platform X+ Fader Extenders).
When used with the optional D2 display (sold separately), information such as channel names, level and pan settings can also be viewed at a glance.
Icon Platform X+ Fader Expanders
Designed to work either alongside the Platform M+, the Icon Platform X+ allows users to expand their setup in banks of 8 motorised faders, for up to 32 channels.
The Platform X+ can also be operated as a standalone USB-MIDI controller, although it will function much more effectively when used in conjunction with the Platform M+, as the Platform X lacks transport controls and the ability to switch banks of faders from the unit itself.
Coming Soon: Icon Platform B+ Button Expander
Announced at NAMM 2018, the Icon Platform B+ is a customisable bank of buttons for adding more shortcut keys to your setup. The 50 illuminated buttons give you quick access to all of the most used functions of your DAW, including cursor keys for zooming and moving about your project.
A selection of silicon overlays are also included, for using the Platform B+ with a variety of the most popular DAWs on the market – Cubase / Nuendo, LogicPro, Samplitude, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig, Reason, ProTools, Sonar, Audition and Ableton Live. There’s also a ‘User define’ mode for creating custom mappings, so you can customise your controller to suit your workflow.
Find out more about Icon DAW Controllers
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If you’d like to know more about Icon’s DAW Controllers, give us a call on 01727 821 870 to speak to one of our team.
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