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Table of Contents

Copyright 2

Hardware Controller 4
Hardware controller - Introduction 4
Hardware controller settings 4
Hardware controller – "Internal" mode 6
Customizing controllers 10
Controller elements 13
Hardware controller options 13
Hardware controller - fader scaling 16
Learn controller for plug-in/mixer elements 17

Hardware controller presets 18

Artist Mix 18

Artist Control 20

Artist Transport 22

Frontier AlphaTrack 24

Frontier TranzPort 27

JLCooper MCS-3800 29

Logic Control 33

Logic Control XT 39

Mackie Control 40

Mackie Control XT 45

PreSonus FaderPort 46

Tascam US-2400 49

Tascam FW-1884 53

Index 57
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Hardware Controller
Hardware controller - Introduction
Samplitude lets you easily control the software using external hardware controllers.
Templates (.cps files) for advanced controllers come supplied. The number of supported
devices is increased continually and they are adapted to the new devices that appear on
the market.

A MIDI interface is required to use a hardware controller. Please ensure that the program's
MIDI functions are not deactivated, (Menu, "File > Program Preferences > System options
> MIDI > Deactivate all MIDI functions") since they are necessary for addressing the MIDI
controllers.

The hardware controller setup contains four registers.

 Controller settings: Selects your controllers and assigns MIDI ports.

 Adjust controller: Learns or changes functions.
 Options: Carry out additional individual settings.
 Scale faders: Adjusts faders to the scales on the controller.

Hardware controller settings

Access the "Hardware Controller Setup" dialog by pressing "Y" on your keyboard. The
"System Options" dialog will open; click the "Hardware Controller" subcategory.

1. Click the "Add New" button in the controller settings. Select your controller or a
compatible device from the list. Pressing "Remove" or "Del" on your keyboard will
remove the selected controller. Save your individual configuration by clicking "Save
as".
2. Drag & drop to modify the order of controllers and their internal assignment. A
controller that appears beside another one corresponds to an expansion module.
Click the check box above the controller to activate/deactivate a controller
temporarily.
3. Select the MIDI In and MIDI Out ports that your controller is connected to on the
right.
4. Close the dialog. The controller is now operational.
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Using multiple controllers, extenders, and multi-bank controllers

A maximum of four controllers may be positioned in the controller selection list. For
example, if you select a Mackie Control and want to add an extension to it, then just add a
Mackie control again. This will be added automatically directly below the first one. In this
case, the second controller is treated as the extension. Specify the correct MIDI ports for
this controller, too.

If the order of both devices is not correct, simply swap their positions via drag & drop or
change the MIDI ports.

If you wish to have both controllers working parallel and independently, drag them using
the mouse so that one is directly beneath the other in the list.

Activate EuCon: Activate this check box if you are working with a EuCon controller. The
connection may be updated at any time via the corresponding button.

Track count: Specifies the number of tracks in a bank available to the controller. This is
usually eight tracks. Mackie Control and HUI protocols can only communicate with eight
channels per bank. However, there are also controllers that have a native mode that is able
to learn several channels (64 max.). This value is 1 for single track controllers.

Output

Deactivate: If your controller does not have any motorized faders, you can use this option
to deactivate transmission of controller data.

Normal Send: Program data (e.g. mixer fader changes) are sent to the controller. MIDI
controller data is received and processed.

Send Echo: Program data (e.g. mixer fader changes) are sent to the controller. MIDI
controller data is received and processed and sent back to the controller. This is required
by the controller to update features such as LED displays and buttons. If your controller
has difficulties with this (e.g. Logic Control), activate "Normal Send".

Send Echo (without fader touch): Program data (e.g. mixer fader changes) are sent to
the controller. MIDI controller data is received and processed and sent back to the
controller. In this case however, the fader values are not returned when the faders are
moved (activated fader touch), but rather only the last value after the fader is released is
sent (in order to prevent increased data volumes). If your controller experiences difficulties
with this feature (e.g. Logic Control), then activate "Normal Send".
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Hardware controller – "Internal" mode

The internal modes are used to adapt to different hardware controllers which operate using
different concepts. Depending on the mode, the controller display is controlled differently
and Samplitude interprets the controller information differently. The effect is that a particular
physical control element controls different parameters in Samplitude, depending on the
internal operating mode.

The function "Learn hardware controller" in the mixer menu or in the menu for any
VST plug-ins (view page 17) enables these data structures to be manipulated. In this case,
the active operating mode may be changed so that it is able to function differently than its
preset. The changed data structures are saved accordingly and are immediately available
the next time the program is launched. This ensures that you are able to continue working
with the most recent settings.

To restore the original configuration, press the button "Restore modes".

Note: If you are using a hardware controller that is not listed in the hardware control setup,
then select one from the list that is most similar in concept and design.

Following internal modes (Mapping modes) are available:

Mackie Multitrack
Track

Press first time: Track mode

Press second time: Active control mode

 Each activated mixer element (recognizable by the red marking) is controlled by the first
fader

PAN

 Pan mode (like track mode, except for the display)

EQ

Press first time: EQ Phat Channel Bandwise mode

 Gain, frequency, and quality accessible via the knobs

 Use the bank switch keys to access the other bands

Note: The bank switch functions have to be learned, which is usually the case

Press second time: EQ Phat Channel Typewise mode

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 Gain, frequency, and quality accessible via the knobs (differently grouped than in
Bandwise mode)
 Using the bank switch keys, each of the other EQ functions can be accessed

AUX

Press first time: AUX track mode

 AUX 1 to 6 of the active track using the knobs

Press second time: AUX slot mode

 Set AUX for each track

 Select number of AUX tracks to be controlled using the Bank Switch keys

Plug-in

 The VST plug-in slots are listed for the active track (flip through via bank switch keys)
 Selection of the VST plug-in to be adjusted by pressing the corresponding knob
 Thereafter the parameters for the selected plug-ins are shown
 Changing the parameter using the knob
 Page through the parameters

Frontier AlphaTrack
Track

Press first time: Panorama mode

 Panorama control
 Navigate to markers
 Move selected track

Press second time: Active control mode

 Changes the value of the selected element in the mixer with the fader.

AUX

 Select other track

 Select other slot
 Change AUX send of the selected track/selected slot

EQ

Controlling the input volume, frequency, and quality bands of the selected EQs. The
individual bands are selected with "Mixer track up/down".

Plug-in
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 Select track
 Select plug-in slot in the track with "Mixer track up/down" key

Now you can control 3 parameters of the corresponding plug-ins with the vpots. The
display page is toggled with the keys "Mixer track up/down".

Frontier Tranzport
Functions: For transport only

JLCooper (MCS)
Track

Press first time: Track mode

Press second time: Active control mode

 Each activated mixer element (recognizable by the red marking) is controlled by the first
fader

AUX

Controls all AUX sends in the selected channel.

EQ

Controls the EQ of the selected track via the knobs.

Presonus fader port

Active control

The currently active mixer element (recognizable by red highlighting) is controlled by the
first fader.
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Mackie HUI
Track

Track mode

Active control

The currently active mixer element (recognizable by red highlighting) is controlled by the
first fader.

EQ (Phat Channel EQ mode)

Controls the EQ for the selected track via the knob controllers.

AUX (Phat Channel AUX mode)

Controls all AUX sends in the selected channel.

AUX [slots] (1 - 8) (Track AUX mode)

Controls AUX sends for the different tracks in the selected slot.
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Customizing controllers
Most devices available on the market understand protocols such as Mackie Control or HUI.
If your device is not included in the list (view page 18), simply select the nearest compatible
device.

Note: Before adapting an existing template to your controller, save it under a new name via
"Save as..."

If you can't find your device in the list or want to change the default settings, you should
proceed as follows:

1. Open the "Customize controller" tab. The following dialog appears:

2. Use Mackie Control if the controller is able to emulate this mode. In this case, 7-bit
messages are transmitted. This is also visible in the MIDI input monitor. Pressing a button
displays a new line; another line is displayed upon release. HUI receives 14-bit messages,
i.e. two lines respectively.

3. In the mixer, which should be open at the same time, you can now select the element
you wish to program on your controller. The saved function is displayed in the section
"Program function", e. g. "Fader master" for the fader in the Samplitude mixer.
Alternatively, you may also open the context menu via "Program function". This contains a
list of all remotely controllable functions in Samplitude. The uppermost commands are
purely mixer functions and are suited solely for the controller connection. The lowermost
commands are illustrations of the complete Samplitude menu structure. You can use this
to assign each command from a menu to a controller key. Please note that when working
with menu commands, the key LEDs of the controllers remain inactive.

Here are a few special learnable program functions:

 Mixer: Global track arming/mute/solo

 Mixer: Global FX mute button
 Mixer: Monitoring volume
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 Mixer: Monitoring AFL/PFL button

 Mixer: Flip mode (exchange faders and vpots)
 Mixer -> Navigation: Learn AUX modes button for AUX1... AUXx
 Modifier: SHIFT lock (e. g. for JL-Cooper MCS-3800)

1. Select a program function via the context menu or by moving a mixer element.

2. Now move the fader or press the corresponding key on your controller. The MIDI data
for this element is displayed in the section "Latest MIDI data".

3. Press "Learn" and the new data will be assigned to the function in Samplitude.

Note: Hardware controllers with touch-sensitive faders send a message whenever they are
moved and released (FaderTouch). "Learning" must be activated before moving and
releasing a fader.

If you want to learn a key/fader for multiple tracks, e. g. mute, select the corresponding
function in "Program functions" (e. g. "Mixer -> Tracks -> Track mute"). Now activate
"Track -> Auto increase" and start programming the first track. After pressing "Learn",
the value of the track is automatically increased by "1". Simply move/activate the next
element on the controller and press "Learn" again.

Use the "Delete" button to remove assignment of a function.

If a controller moves in the wrong direction after programming it, repeat the programming
sequence and activate the "Invert vpots direction" option.

Last MIDI files: These fields display the last used MIDI files.

“Send MIDI message This function can be used to: send another MIDI message to the
controller for LED control.

MIDI messages that are sent by a hardware controller's control element are normally the
same messages used by the application to control the control element remotely. This may
be the position of a fader or a key's LED light, for example. There are also controllers that
expect different MIDI messages. These may be entered separately in the fields.

Control sends 14-bit message: Activate this button if the control element to be learned
sends two MIDI messages. HUI protocol does this, for example. There may be different
control elements on a single controller, in which case several send 7-bit messages while
others send 14-bit messages.

Endless: Activate this option if the control element to be learned sends relative movement
(e. g. dials to the right or left) - in contrast to absolute positions.

If a controller moves in the wrong direction after programming it, repeat the programming
sequence and activate the "Invert vpots direction" option.
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Alternative controller dynamic: If a dial makes overly large 'jumps' when moved quickly
you can edit that here.

Don't send feedback: Regardless of the output mode, you can specify the controller
settings for each controller, e.g. if feedback should be prevented from returning to the
controller.

Status key: Controllers normally send a MIDI "IN" message when a key is pressed and
then a MIDI "OUT" message when the key is released. Some controllers send alternating
"IN" or "OUT" messages by pressing and releasing respectively. To be able to use keys in
this fashion, activate this message during MIDI learning.

MIDI monitor: The MIDI monitor can be opened using the button of the same name. It
displays all MIDI files, which are sent by the Hardware Controller Module to Samplitude. As
sources of sent MIDI files, Samplitude's MIDI Editor as well as activated plug-ins come into
consideration.

If you press the "Shift" key when clicking a button at the same time, the MIDI monitor will
remain open once you close the hardware controller settings.

If you click a button while holding down the "Ctrl" key, then you will be able to move the
MIDI monitor as an independent window freely on your monitor.

Of course, both modifiers ("Shift" + "Ctrl") may also be held down together to connect there
functions.

Modifier: Assigns modifier keys for the computer keys (Shift, Alt/Option, Ctrl/Control) to
execute special functions. Pressing the assigned modifiers will execute these special
functions.

The "Shift", "Option", and "Control" modifiers are available for hardware controllers. To be
able to use these modifiers, they will need to be learned first as program functions on the
hardware controller keys. To learn a function with modifiers to a key, you need to set the
desired combination of modifiers in the modifier field. Of course, not all functions may be
used with modifiers.
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Other learned functions: Learned functions are displayed clearly in a list. Click on an
entry in the display window and the setting will be transferred to the dialog element.
Individual changes may now be written over older entries by pressing "Learn".

Controller elements
The hardware controller elements featured in Samplitude provide additional options:

 Update locator at initialization

 Track monitoring is no longer coupled to record ready, but is rather individually learnable
 Optimize peak meter processing
 ActiveControl mode available for plug-in controls/VSTi
 On-the-fly mixer mapping also for buttons
 Hardware controller follows the mixer while scrolling in the mixer with "Ctrl" held down
 Controls and automation for plug-in parameters via vpots or faders
 Automation with endless controllers (with and without modifiers for Pan, AUX, and EQ)
 Automation button in "HUI" mode glow red when automation is being written or green
when automation is being read (controller-dependent)
 VPot controls with depressed "Shift" for gradual controller changes

Hardware controller options

Depending on the controller in question, received MIDI messages will be interpreted
differently. In the "Options" tab, adjust and individualize settings for different controllers and
operating methods.

Protocol: The protocol specifies a series of internal interpreting parameters. You may
select Mackie Control, HUI, JLCooper, and Tascam.

Display mode: Many controllers feature LCD displays which differ in size and number of
lines, and which also need to be controlled differently. For controllers without a display, you
can deactivate the display control. You may select Mackie Control, HUI, and JLCooper.

Locator mode: Several controllers possess a special display for the current time position
(locator). Locator mode may be set in the following display types: Off, Mackie Control, HUI,
and JLCooper.
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Peak meter mode: Some controllers possess a special peak meter display. "Peak meter"
mode sets the way that the display is controlled. You may select Off, Mackie Control, HUI,
JLCooper, and Tascam.

Bank switch track number: A project in Samplitude can include more tracks than are
available to the controller. In this case, the controller only displays a section of the available
tracks. To change this section, change the channels or the bank. While switching channels
changes the section exactly to the track, a bank switch can jump several tracks.
Depending on the number of tracks on the controller and your preferred working style, you
may set different step intervals per bank.

MIDI ping to controller: Most controllers expect a periodic incoming MIDI message (ping)
to ensure that there is communication with the application. Different messages may also
change a controller's operating modes. Enter the message to be sent to the controller.

MIDI ping from controller: As a response to ping messages, controllers usually send a
ping message. So that no confusion results, you may enter these explicitly so that they may
be ignored by the application.

Display interval (ms): Display control occurs in certain time intervals and not continuously.
This limits the amount of display information. A small interval accelerates the display on the
controller, but enlarges the amount of MIDI data that needs to be transferred.

Locator interval (ms): Locator display control also takes place in intervals. If the time
position within an interval changes, only the current value is sent to the controller after it
expires. Reduce this interval and the locator display will react more directly.

AnySolo LED: Some controllers possess an LED which indicates that at least one track in
the project has an active "solo" function. Since no button belongs to this LED and it is not
learnable, you may set the corresponding MIDI message here.

Manual hardware ID: To activate "Mackie Control" display mode, an additional parameter
is necessary: the hardware ID. This may be automatically queried with new firmware
versions or entered manually.

Query hardware ID: Activate or deactivate the automatic hardware ID query. Deactivate
this function if you aren't using the "Mackie Control" display mode. This helps to avoid
incorrect interpretation of the query message.

Ignore SysX input data: SysX data sent from the controller won't be processed by the
application.

Don't send SysEx: Samplitude sends different messages via SysEx. What is sent exactly
depends on the selected display mode, locator mode, etc. If problems occur with SysEx
messages while using a controller, then you can use this to stop sending these messages
to the hardware controller.

Fader touch activates track: This option activates the track that belongs to the fader
when a touch-sensitive fader is used.
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No fader update after release for motorized faders: When you move touch-sensitive
faders, the fader messages to the controller are normally ignored by the controller.
However, after release, the controller requires a positioning message. If this isn't sent, the
fader will reset to its last position before being moved. Some controllers don't require this
new position message. They jump to the new position from the old message to the new
one first. To avoid this, deactivate sending of new positions.

The following options concern the synchronization between controller range, mixer
range, and the active track. The controller range describes the section of available tracks
in a project which can be controlled by the controller. The mixer range is the section of
available tracks in the project that can be controlled by Samplitude's mixer.

Controller range follows active track: If this option is active, then the controller range is
adjusted if the active track is changed so that the active track lies within the controller
range.

Controller area follows controller range: If this option is active, a track within the
controller range is activated when the controller range is changed. The track next to the
previously activated track is also activated.

Mixer range follows controller range: If this option is active, changes to the controller
range at the start of the mixer will be adjusted to the start of the controller range.

Mixer range follows controller range when active track is changed: This option is only
sensible when "Controller range follows active track" is active. If a track outside of the
controller range is active, then the controller range will be adjusted to it. These changes to
the controller range readjust the mixer range.

Note: If you scroll through the mixer and simultaneously hold "Shift", the beginning of the
controller range will be adjusted to the start of the mixer range.

Show track numbers instead of track names: If this option is active, track numbers will
be shown instead of track names in the controller display.

Control assignment display: Some controllers possess an additional display field for
showing the current operational mode (track, EQ, AUX, etc.). If a controller does not such a
display field, then deactivate control the display field so that control commands don't
incorrectly influence other controller elements. This option updates Samplitude's
automation modes optimally.

Control fader LEDs: Some controllers possess LED displays that are assigned to the
dials. These can be used for visual display of the current parameter controlled by the dial.
For controllers without LED displays, you can deactivate the display control.

Process messages with dialogs open: Normally, when hardware controller dialogs are
open, MIDI messages are no longer processed to avoid unwanted changes. In some
situations, adjusting or programming a controller requires that controller messages are able
to be responded to. In this case, you can activate incoming messages while dialogs are
open. It's a good idea to deactivate this option again once the controller is adjusted.
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Hardware controller - fader scaling

Fader scaling offers you the option to adjust the position of the fader in the program to the
pressed scale of the controller. Of course, fader control also functions without this
adjustment. Control via a hardware controller can occur within a range of +6 dB to -100
dB. Normally, the fader position is right at the top for +6 dB and all the way down at -100
dB.

To set up new scaling, take the following steps:

1. Delete all previous entries. Click on the entry in the list and then press "Delete scale
entry".

2. Enter the value "6" into the "Scale entries on controller" and move the fader all the way
up (to the scale value +6 dB). Next, click "Set scale entry" to set the new entry.

3. Move the fader all the way down and enter the value "-100" into the "Scale entries on
controller". Click "Set scale entry" again.

4. Insert additional scale positions (e.g. -10,-20, -40, etc.) in the same way.

To test if the scale matches, close the dialog with okay and compare the controller's fader
positions with fader positions in the program mixer. Additional scale values may also be
added later. To change a value, delete the previously learned value first.
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Learn controller for plug-in/mixer elements

The respective active mode may be adjusted for individual settings. The mixer's system
menu features the entry "Learn hardware controller" for this. Right click the icon in the
title bar in the mixer to open this function.

Click the command "Learn hardware controller", activate a mixer element with the
mouse, and then move the desired control element on the controller. The control element
will now control the assigned mixer element. This assignment only changes the mode
active at this time. This makes is possible to use controller elements that have been learned
in the hardware controller dialog.

The plug-ins menus also include the entry "Learn hardware controller". The plug-in
parameters may also be learned for a controller in the same way.

The changes made remain available until either "Restore modes" is clicked in the
hardware controller dialog or until a change is made in the hardware controller dialog
settings.

Here are the instructions for learning a controller:

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1. Click the desired plug-in/mixer element or move it

2. Move the selected element on the hardware controller

Pay attention to the following:

 The hardware controller element must have been learned in the hardware controller
setup beforehand and may not be empty.
 Learned elements permanently modify the internal mode. Assignment is also available
later for other projects.
 Assignment may be cleared again via the "Restore modes" button beside the internal
mode.

Hardware controller presets

The following list features the most important presets for hardware controllers and
integrating/configuring devices.

Artist Mix

1. Close your controller (according to manufacturer's instructions) and install the required
driver software.

2. Go to system options/Hardware controller and select "activate EUCON".

3. Close the dialog. Your controller is now ready to use.

Controller configuration

Track area:
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Control element Function Shift function

SEL 1 ~ 8
ON 1 ~ 8
DIAL 1~8 Panorama
SOLO 1 ~ 8 Track solo
ON 1 ~ 8 Track is on (inverted mute)
RTZ Cursor at project start
PREV Previous marker
NEXT Next marker
REW Fast rewind
FF Fast forward
Stop Stop
PLAY Playback
REC Recording
FADER 1 ~ 8 Track volume
AUTO Track record Track automation
REC N
ASSIGN Track selection Track arrange using
SEL Y EuControl

Navigation:

Control element Function Shift function

TOP Return from a subpage Return to upper most
BACK page
< PAGE Parameter page to the left
e.g. in channel editing mode, AUX or
Inserts
PAGE > Parameter page to the right
e.g. in channel editing mode, AUX or
Inserts
FLIP Channel editing mode (Phat- Flip mode:
CHAN Channel) KNOBS and FADERS
swap functions
INPUT Plug-in mode
INSERTS
DYN EQ mode
EQ
GROUP AUX mode
AUX
MIX Pan mode
PAN
SHIFT Shift key
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MIXER Controller track 1 to the left Mixer

< NUDGE
CLOSE Controller track 1 to the right Close application
NUDGE >
HOME Controller track 8 to the left View goes to track 1
< BANK
END Controller track 8 to the right View goes to last track
BANK >
WORKSTATION Switch the current Windows Workstation switch
APPLICATION application

Observations:

The modes INPUT, DYN, GROUP and MIX are not available in the software.

Artist Control

1. Close your controller (according to manufacturer's instructions) and install the required
driver software.

2. In case the files Sam.xml or Sequoia.xml don't exist in the driver software
programs\Euphonics\EuCon\SQRL copy and paste it here from the folder program
directory/Customize.

3. Go to system options/Hardware controller and select "activate EUCON".

4. Close the dialog. Your controller is now ready to use.

Controller configuration
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Track area:

Control element Function Shift function

SOLO 1 ~ 4 Track solo
ON 1 ~ 4 Track is on (inverted mute)
FADER 1 ~ 4 Track volume
AUTO Track record Track automation
REC N
ASSIGN Track selection Track arrange using EuControl
SEL Y
HOME SOFT KEYS upwards SOFT KEYS to first page
SOFT KEYS

END SOFT KEYS downwards SOFT KEYS to last page

SOFT KEYS

Display range:

Control element Function Shift function

DIAL 1~8 Function independent of view
SOFT KEYS 1 ~ 12 Function independent of view

Navigation:
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Control element Function Shift function

MONITOR Monitor volume Solo-Bus volume
CONTROL ROOM
TOP Return from a subpage Return to upper most page
BACK
WORKSTATION Switch the current Windows Workstation switch
APPLICATION application
< PAGE Parameter page to the left
e.g. in channel editing mode, AUX or
Inserts
PAGE > Parameter page to the right
e.g. in channel editing mode, AUX or
Inserts
MIXER Controller track 1 to the left Mixer
< NUDGE
CLOSE Controller track 1 to the right Close application
NUDGE >
HOME Controller track 8 to the left View goes to track 1
< BANK
END Controller track 8 to the right View goes to last track
BANK >
REC Recording
PLAY Playback
Stop Stop
FF Fast forward
REW Fast rewind
SHUTTLE Positioning Scrubbing
JOG
VERTICAL ZOOM
HORIZONTAL ZOOM
SHIFT Shift key

Observations:

The modes INPUT, DYN, GROUP and MIX are not available in the software.

Artist Transport
1. Close your controller (according to manufacturer's instructions) and install the required
driver software.

2. In case the files Sam.xml or Sequoia.xml don't exist in the driver software
programs\Euphonics\EuCon\SQRL copy and paste it here from the folder program
directory/Customize.

3. Go to system options/Hardware controller and select "activate EUCON".

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4. Close the dialog. Your controller is now ready to use.

Controller configuration

Copy Sam.xml or Sequoia.xml

Control element Function Shift function

SOFT KEY 1 Jog
SOFT KEY 2 Scrub
SOFT KEY 3 Loop mode
SOFT KEY 4 Metronome
SOFT KEY 5 Sync
SOFT KEY 6 Position input
Apply using ENTER
Abort using *
Numeric key (0 ~ 9) Number input
-
+
. Decimal place
* ESC/Cancel
Enter Enter
TRANSPORT KEY 1 Cursor at project start
TRANSPORT KEY 2 Fast rewind
TRANSPORT KEY 3 Fast forward
TRANSPORT KEY 4 Stop
TRANSPORT KEY 5 Playback
TRANSPORT KEY 6 Record
TRANSPORT KEY 7 Loop mode
WORKSTATION Switch the current Windows Workstation switch
APPLICATION application
SHIFT Shift key
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Frontier AlphaTrack
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1. AlphaTrack is supported in "Native" mode. Right clicking the AlphaTrack symbol in the
toolbar switches the device to AlphaTrack Native.

2. Go to Samplitude/Sequoia's system settings/hardware controller and select

AlphaTrack using the New button.
3. Next, set the right side of the MIDI port to AlphaTrack.
4. Close the dialog. The controller is now operational.

Controller configuration

Control element Function SHIFT- SHIFT - Function

Label
FADER Track volume
ANY SOLO (LED) Indicates, that at least one
track in the arrangement is
switched to SOLO
AUTO WRITE
(LED)
AUTO READ
(LED)
REC Record track Monitor track
SOLO Solo track Global solo
MUTE Mute track Global mute

SHIFT Shift
PAN Press first time: Pan mode
Press second time: Active
Control mode
(see table 2)
SEND AUX mode
(see table 2)
EQ EQ mode
(see table 2)
Plug-in Plug-in mode
(see table 2)
AUTO Track automation Copy automation
mode to all tracks
F1 Touch automation F5 Read automation
F2 Latch automation F6 Automation off
F3 Overwrite automation F7 Restore
F4 Trim automation F8 Undo
< TRACK Previous track IN Punch start marker
> TRACK Next track OUT Punch end marker
26 FRONT IER ALPHATRACK

LOOP Loop mode PUNCH Punch marker mode

FLIP Mixer WINDOW Delete punch marker
<< Fast rewind RTZ Cursor at project start
>> Fast forward END Cursor at project end
STOP Stop Esc Cancel
PLAY Play Enter Enter
RECORD Record Mode
TOUCHPAD Positioning
Foot switch Record

Special modes

Mode Control element Rotate Press

Pan mode DIAL 1 Track selection

DIAL 2 To the marker Set marker

DIAL 3 PAN Reset pan

ACTIVE FADER
CONTROL (controls the active element in the
MODE mixer, track editor, or plug-in that
must be selected with the mouse
beforehand)
DIAL 1 PAN
DIAL 2 PAN
DIAL 3 PAN

AUX mode DIAL 1 Track selection

DIAL 2 AUX level
DIAL 3 AUX selection

EQ mode DIAL 1 Level

DIAL 2 Frequency
DIAL 3 quality
< TRACK Previous
EQ band
> TRACK Next
EQ band
Plug-in mode DIAL 1 Track selection
Plug-in slot
selection
DIAL 2
DIAL 3 Slot selection
< TRACK Select plug-in
 FRONT IER TRANZPORT 27

> TRACK Select plug-in

Plug-in parameter DIAL 1 Change
parameters
DIAL 2 Change
parameters
DIAL 3 Change
parameters
< TRACK Previous
parameters
> TRACK Next parameters

Frontier TranzPort
28 FRONT IER TRANZPORT

1. TranzPort is supported in "Native" mode. By right clicking the TranzPort symbol in the
toolbar, you will switch the device to TranzPort Native.

2. Go to Samplitude/Sequoia's system settings/hardware controller and select the

Frontier TranzPort (Native) entry from the list via the New button.
3. Next, set the right side of the MIDI port to TranzPort.
4. Close the dialog. The controller is now operational.

Controller configuration

Control element Function SHIFT - Function

< TRACK Previous track

> TRACK Next track
REC Record track Monitor track
MUTE Mute track Global mute
SOLO Solo track Global solo
ANY SOLO (LED) Indicates, that at least one track in the
arrangement is switched to SOLO
UNDO Undo Restore
IN Punch start marker
OUT Punch end marker
PUNCH Punch marker mode Delete punch marker
LOOP Loop mode
SHIFT Shift
PREV MARKER Previous marker Metronome
ADD MARKER Insert marker
NEXT MARKR Next marker Scrub mode
<< Fast rewind Cursor at project start
>> Fast forward Cursor at project end
STOP Stop Cancel
PLAY Play Enter
RECORD Record
DATA WHEEL Positioning Track volume
DATA WHEEL + Selected range
STOP
Foot switch Record
 JLCOOPER MCS-3800 29

JLCooper MCS-3800

1. Go to Samplitude/Sequoia's system settings/hardware controller and select the

"JLCooper MCS-3800 (Native)" entry from the list using the "New" button.

2. Now set up the MIDI ports with the corresponding in and outputs of your MIDI interface
on the right side.

3. Close the dialog. The controller is now operational.

Controller configuration

Track range
Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

SELECT 1~8 Select track

AUX 1~8 Record track SHIFT Track monitoring 1~8
(ASIO only)
SOLO 1~8 Solo track
MUTE 1~8 Mute track SHIFT Track automation
FADER 1~8 Track volume
(with fadertouch)
30 JLCOOPER MCS-3800

Navigation
Control element Function

Cursor left Mixer track 1 to the left

Cursor right Mixer track 1 to the right
Cursor up Mixer track 8 to the right
Cursor down Mixer track 8 to the left

Area to view
Control element Function

PAGE 1 Track mode (see special modes)

PAGE 2 AUX mode (see special modes)
PAGE 3 EQ mode (see special modes)
PAGE 4 Active control mode (see special modes)
PAGE 5
PAGE 6
PAGE 7
PAGE 8
BANK 1 Mixer
BANK 2 Transport console
BANK 3 Time display
BANK 4 Video window
DIAL 1~5 Change parameters

Functions window
Control element Function
F1 Punch marker mode
F2 Loop
F3 Metronome
F4 Synchronization
F5
F6
F7
F8
SHIFT Shift
 JLCOOPER MCS-3800 31

Mode range
Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

M1 Read automation Shift Automation off

M2 Touch automation
M3 Latch automation
M4 Overwrite automation
M5 Trim automation

Shuttle range
Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

Shuttle wheel Positioning W1 Scrubbing

Rotation ring
W1 Scrub mode
W2 Punch start marker
W3 Punch end marker
W4 Delete punch marker
W5
W6
W7

Locator range
Control element Function

LOCATOR Entry position:

numbers Apply using ENTER or PLAY
(0 ~ 9) Abort using STOP
Enter Apply position
CLEAR / CANCEL Erase single digits
+/-
LAST
SET LOCATE
MODE LOCATE

Transport range
Control element Function

REWIND Fast rewind

FAST FORWARD Fast forward
STOP Stop
PLAY Play
RECORD Record
32 JLCOOPER MCS-3800

Special modes

Mode Control element Function

Track mode DIAL 1

DIAL 2
DIAL 3
DIAL 4 Track pan
DIAL 5 To the marker

AUX mode DIAL 1 AUX level

DIAL 2 AUX level
DIAL 3 AUX level
DIAL 4 AUX level
DIAL 5 Selection AUX range

EQ mode DIAL 1 Level EQ band 1

DIAL 2 Frequency EQ band
DIAL 3 Quality EQ band
DIAL 4
DIAL 5 Band selection

Active control FADER TRACK 1

mode (controls the active element in the mixer,
track editor, or plug-in that must be
selected with the mouse beforehand)

Notes

In "Shift" mode, the LED buttons will not refresh for the commands learned in "Shift" mode.

LEDs for Bank3 (time information) and Bank 4 (video window) are inactive.

Plug-in controls are inactive.

 LOGIC CONTROL 33

Logic Control
1. Go to Samplitude/Sequoia's system settings/hardware controller and select Logic
Control from the list via the New button.
2. Now set up the MIDI ports with the corresponding in and outputs of the MIDI interface
on the right side.
3. Close the dialog. The controller is now operational.

Controller configuration

TRACKS
Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

DIAL 1~8 Pan; Eq; Aux

(see special modes)
REC/RDY 1~8 Activate track SHIFT Monitor track
SOLO 1~8 Solo track
MUTE 1~8 Mute track
SELECT 1~8 Select track
FADER 1~8 Track volume
(with fadertouch)
MASTER FADER Master volume

ASSIGNMENT
Control element Function

1 Press first time: Track mode

Press second time: Active Control mode
(see special modes)
2 Press first time: AUX mode
Press second time: AUX mode (phat channel)
(see special modes)
PAN/SURROUND Pan mode
(see special modes)
Plug-in Plug-in mode
(see special modes)
EQ EQ mode
(see special modes)
INSTRUMENT
34 LOGIC CONTROL

FADER BANKS
Control element Function

< BANK Mixer track 8 to the left

BANK > Mixer track 8 to the right
< CHANNEL Mixer track 1 to the left
CHANNEL > Mixer track 1 to the right
FLIP Flip mode: Invert functions of dials and faders
GLOBAL VIEW Mixer

DISPLAY
Control element Function

NAME/VALUE
SMTP/BEATS Timecode switch
 LOGIC CONTROL 35

FUNCTION BUTTONS
Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

F1 Set / jump to SHIFT Move marker 1

marker 1 CNTRL Delete marker 1
F2 Set / jump to SHIFT Move marker 2
marker 2 CNTRL Delete marker 2
F3 Set / jump to SHIFT Move marker 3
marker 3 CNTRL Delete marker 3
F4 Set / jump to SHIFT Move marker 4
marker 4 CNTRL Delete marker 4
F5 Set / jump to SHIFT Move marker 5
marker 5 CNTRL Delete marker 5
F6 Set / jump to SHIFT Move marker 6
marker 6 CNTRL Delete marker 6
F7 Set / jump to SHIFT Move marker 7
marker 7 CNTRL Delete marker 7
F8 Set / jump to SHIFT Move marker 8
marker 8 CNTRL Delete marker 8

GLOBAL VIEW
Control element Function

MIDI TRACKS
INPUTS
AUDIO TRACKS
AUDIO
INSTRUMENT
AUX
BUSSES Select previous object
OUTPUTS Select next object
USER Crossfade Editor

MODIFIERS
Control element Function

SHIFT Control
OPTION Option
CONTROL
# / ALT Shift
36 LOGIC CONTROL

AUTOMATION
Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

READ/OFF Read automation SHIFT Automation off

WRITE Overwrite automation
TRIM Trim automation
TOUCH Touch automation
LATCH Latch automation
GROUP Copy automation mode to all
tracks

UTILITIES
Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

SAVE Save
UNDO Undo SHIFT Repeat
CANCEL Cancel
Enter Enter
 LOGIC CONTROL 37

TRANSPORT
Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

MARKER Marker mode

(see table 2)
NUDGE Object mode
(see table 2)
CYCLE Loop mode
DROP Punch marker mode
REPLACE Synchronization
CLICK Metronome
SOLO Activate LCD meter by
holding "F1", "F2", "F3", or
"F4"
REWIND Fast rewind SHIFT Cursor at project start
FAST FWD Fast forward SHIFT Cursor at project end
STOP Stop
PLAY Play
RECORD Record
Cursor left Range to left ZOOM Horizontal project zoom (-
)
Cursor right Clip to right ZOOM Horizontal project zoom
(+)
Cursor up Next highest track ZOOM Vertical project zoom (+)
Cursor down Next lowest track ZOOM Vertical project zoom (-)
ZOOM Zoom mode
SCRUB Scrub mode
Shuttle wheel Positioning SCRUB Scrubbing

Special modes

Mode Control element Rotate Press

Track mode DIAL PAN Reset

ACTIVE FADER
CONTROL (controls the active
MODE element in the mixer,
track editor, or plug-in
that must be selected
with the mouse
beforehand)
Pan mode DIAL PAN Reset
EQ mode DIAL 1 Level EQ band 1
DIAL 2 Level EQ band 2
DIAL 3 Level EQ band 3
38 LOGIC CONTROL

DIAL 4 Level EQ band 4

DIAL 5 Frequency EQ band 1
DIAL 6 Frequency EQ band 2
DIAL 7 Frequency EQ band 3
DIAL 8 Frequency EQ band 4
AUX mode DIAL 1~8 AUX level
AUX 1~8
selectable using
BANK
AUX mode (phat
channel)
depending on
selected track DIAL 1 AUX 1 level
DIAL 2 AUX 2 level
DIAL 3 AUX 3 level
DIAL 4 AUX 4 level
DIAL 5 AUX 5 level
DIAL 6 AUX 6 level
DIAL 7
DIAL 8
Plug-in mode DIAL 1~8 Select plug-in
Plug-in parameter DIAL 1~8 Change parameters
< BANK Previous parameters
BANK > Next parameters
Marker mode REWIND Previous marker
FAST FWD Next marker
Object mode REWIND Previous object
FAST FWD Next object

Note:

Crossfade editor (only Sequoia): Controller operation is inactive.

 LOGIC CONTROL XT 39

Logic Control XT
1. Go to Samplitude/Sequoia's system settings/hardware controller and select Logic
Control XT from the list via the New button.
2. Position Logic Control XT under Logic Control

If you have set up Logic Control XT to the left of Logic Control, the entries in the list
will appear as follows

3. Now set up the MIDI ports with the corresponding in and outputs of the MIDI interface
on the right side.
4. Close the dialog. The controller is now operational.

The functions correspond with the Logic Control.

Note: The number of tracks to be jumped when a bank is switched may be altered via the
program's hardware controller setup options. These settings are available via Logic
Control.
40 MACKIE CONTROL

Mackie Control
1. Go to Samplitude/Sequoia's system settings/hardware controller and select "Mackie
Control" from the list via the "New" button.
2. Now set up the MIDI ports with the corresponding in and outputs of the MIDI interface
on the right side.
3. Close the dialog. The controller is now operational.

Controller configuration

TRACKS
Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

DIAL 1~8 Pan; Eq; Aux

(see special modes)
REC/RDY 1~8 Activate track SHIFT Monitor track
SOLO 1~8 Solo track
MUTE 1~8 Mute track
SELECT 1~8 Select track
FADER 1~8 Track volume
(with fadertouch)
MASTER FADER Master volume

ASSIGNMENT
Control element Function

1 Press first time: Track mode

Press second time: Active Control mode
(see special modes)
2 Press first time: AUX mode
Press second time: AUX mode (phat channel)
(see special modes)
PAN Pan mode
(see special modes)
Plug-ins Plug-in mode
(see special modes)
EQ EQ mode
(see special modes)
DYN
 MACKIE CONTROL 41

FADER BANKS
Control element Function

< BANK Mixer track 8 to the left

BANK > Mixer track 8 to the right
< CHANNEL Mixer track 1 to the left
CHANNEL > Mixer track 1 to the right
FLIP Flip mode: Invert functions of dials and faders
EDIT Mixer

DISPLAY
Control element Function

NAME/VALUE
SMTP/BEATS Timecode switch
42 MACKIE CONTROL

FUNCTION BUTTONS
Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

F1 Set / jump to marker 1 SHIFT Move marker 1

CNTRL Delete marker 1
F2 Set / jump to marker 2 SHIFT Move marker 2
CNTRL Delete marker 2
F3 Set / jump to marker 3 SHIFT Move marker 3
CNTRL Delete marker 3
F4 Set / jump to marker 4 SHIFT Move marker 4
CNTRL Delete marker 4
F5 Set / jump to marker 5 SHIFT Move marker 5
CNTRL Delete marker 5
F6 Set / jump to marker 6 SHIFT Move marker 6
CNTRL Delete marker 6
F7 Set / jump to marker 7 SHIFT Move marker 7
CNTRL Delete marker 7
F8 Set / jump to marker 8 SHIFT Move marker 8
CNTRL Delete marker 8
F9~F13
F14 Select previous object

F15 Select next object

F16 Crossfade Editor

MODIFIERS
Control element Function

CNTRL Control
OPT Option
SNAPSHOT
SHIFT Shift

AUTOMATION
Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

READ/OFF Read automation SHIFT Automation off

WRITE Overwrite automation SHIFT Copy automation mode to all
tracks
UNDO Undo SHIFT Repeat
SAVE Latch automation
TOUCH Touch automation
REDO Trim automation
 MACKIE CONTROL 43

FUNCTIONS
Control element Function

FDR GRP Cancel

CLR SOLO Enter
MRKR
MIXR Save

TRANSPORT
Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

< FRM Marker mode

(see table 2)
FRM > Object mode
(see table 2)
END Loop mode
PI Punch marker mode
PO Synchronization
LOOP Metronome
HOME Activate LCD meter by holding
"F1", "F2", "F3", or "F4"
REWIND Fast rewind SHIFT Cursor at project start
FAST FWD Fast forward SHIFT Cursor at project end
STOP Stop
PLAY Play
RECORD Record
Cursor left Range to left ZOOM Horizontal project zoom
(-)
Cursor right Clip to right ZOOM Horizontal project zoom
(+)
Cursor up Next highest track ZOOM Vertical project zoom
(+)
Cursor down Next lowest track ZOOM Vertical project zoom (-)
ZOOM Zoom mode
SCRUB Scrub mode
Shuttle wheel Positioning SCRUB Scrubbing
44 MACKIE CONTROL

Special modes

Mode Control element Rotate Press

Track mode DIAL PAN Reset

ACTIVE FADER
CONTROL (controls the active
MODE element in the mixer,
track editor, or plug-in
that must be selected
with the mouse
beforehand)
Pan mode DIAL PAN Reset
EQ mode DIAL 1 Level EQ band 1
DIAL 2 Level EQ band 2
DIAL 3 Level EQ band 3
DIAL 4 Level EQ band 4
DIAL 5 Frequency EQ band 1
DIAL 6 Frequency EQ band 2
DIAL 7 Frequency EQ band 3
DIAL 8 Frequency EQ band 4
AUX mode DIAL 1~8 AUX level
AUX 1~8
selectable using
BANK
AUX mode (phat
channel)
depending on
selected track DIAL 1 AUX 1 level
DIAL 2 AUX 2 level
DIAL 3 AUX 3 level
DIAL 4 AUX 4 level
DIAL 5 AUX 5 level
DIAL 6 AUX 6 level
DIAL 7
DIAL 8
Plug-in mode DIAL 1~8 Select plug-in
Plug-in parameter DIAL 1~8 Change parameters
< BANK Previous parameters
BANK > Next parameters
Marker mode REWIND Previous marker
FAST FWD Next marker
 MACKIE CONTROL XT 45

Object mode REWIND Previous object

FAST FWD Next object

Note:

All statements refer to MCU firmware 2.1.2

Crossfade editor (only Sequoia): Controller operation is inactive.

Mackie Control XT
1. Go to Samplitude/Sequoia's system settings/hardware controller and select Mackie
Control XT from the list via the New button.
2. Position Mackie Control XT under Mackie Control

If you have set up Mackie Control XT to the left of Mackie Control, the entries in the
list will appear as follows

3. Now set up the MIDI ports with the corresponding in and outputs of the MIDI interface
on the right side.
4. Close the dialog. The controller is now operational.

Functional assignment can be referenced in the chapter "Mackie Control".

Note: The number of tracks to be jumped when a bank switch is pressed may be changed
in the program's hardware controller setup options. These settings are available in Mackie
Control.
46 PRESONUS FADERPORT

PreSonus FaderPort

1. Go to Samplitude/Sequoia's system settings/hardware controller and select the

"PreSonus FaderPort (Native)" entry from the list using the "New" button.

2. Next, set the MIDI ports on the right side to USB audio device.

3. Close the dialog. Your controller is now ready to use.

 PRESONUS FADERPORT 47

Controller configuration

Control Function SHIFT Value control SHIFT - Return

element labeling element Function value for
LED

FADER Track volume

PAN Track pan
MUTE Mute track Global mute A01200 A01501
SOLO Solo track Global solo A01100 A01601
REC Record track Monitor track A01000 A01701
(ASIO only)
< Previous track / A01300 A01401
Bank
BANK "<" and ">" switch A01400 A01301
bank
> Next track / Bank A01500 A01201
OUTPUT ACTIVE CONTROL A01600 A01101
mode
(see special
modes)
READ Read automation A00A00 A00D01
WRITE Overwrite Latch automation A00900 A00E01
automation
TOUCH Touch automation Trim automation A00800 A00F01
OFF Automation off Copy automation A01700 A01001
mode to all tracks
MIX Mixer A00B00 A00C01
PROJ A00C00 A00B01
TRNS Transport console A00D00 A00A01
UNDO Undo REDO Restore A00E00 A00901
SHIFT Shift A00200 A00501
PUNCH Punch marker PREV Previous marker A00100 A00601
mode
USER Metronome NEXT Next marker A00000 A00701
LOOP Loop mode MARK Insert marker A00f00 A00801
REWIND Fast rewind START Cursor at project A00300 A00401
start
FAST Fast forward END Cursor at project A00400 A00301
FORWAR end
D
STOP Stop A00500 A00201
PLAY Play A00600 A00101
48 PRESONUS FADERPORT

RECORD Record A00700 A00001

FOOT Record
SWITCH

Special modes

Mode Control element

ACTIVE FADER (controls the active element in the mixer, track editor, or plug-in
CONTROL that needs to be selected with the mouse beforehand)
MODE

Notes:

The foot switch is available for controller firmware 1.2 and up.

To learn control elements for the FaderPort, enter the response values to the controller for
learning so that the button LEDs also function. Copy the value of the last column from table
1 of the corresponding control element into the "Send MIDI files" field. Here is an example
of the correct arrangement for the MUTE keys.
 T ASC AM US-2400 49

Tascam US-2400

1. The Tascam US-2400 is supported in "Native" mode. Use the most current firmware.
Start the device via the power button and hold down SEL (above the master fader) and
CHAN. The device is now in "Native" mode.

2. Go to Samplitude/Sequoia's system settings/hardware controller and select the

"Tascam US-2400 (Native)" entry from the list using the "New" button.

3. Next, set the MIDI ports on the right side to USB audio device.

4. Close the dialog. The controller is now operational.

50 T ASC AM US-2400

Controller configuration

Track range
Control element Function Shift function

DIAL 1~24 Pan, EQ, AUX

(see table 2)
SEL 1~24 Select track Track automation
SOLO 1~24 Solo track Record track
MUTE 1~24 Mute track Monitor track
(ASIO only)
FADER 1~24 Track volume
(with fadertouch)
SEL (master) Copy automation mode to all tracks
CLR SOLO Global solo Global record
FLIP Global mute Flip mode: Invert functions of dials and
faders

MASTER FADER Master volume

 T ASC AM US-2400 51

Navigation
Control element Function Shift function

CHAN EQ mode
(see special modes)
PAN Pan mode
(see special modes)
AUX 1 DIAL 1~24 to AUX 1 Read automation
AUX 2 DIAL 1~24 to Touch automation
AUX 2
AUX 3 DIAL 1~24 to Latch automation
AUX 3
AUX 4 DIAL 1~24 to Overwrite automation
AUX 4
AUX 5 DIAL 1~24 to Trim automation
AUX 5
AUX 6 DIAL 1~24 to Automation off
AUX 6
METER Activate level meter in dial display
F-KEY Active control mode
(see special modes)
NULL
Shuttle wheel Positioning
Shuttle wheel + Select range
STOP
SCRUB Scrub mode
BANK Mixer track 24 to the left Mixer track 1 to the left
BANK+ Mixer track 24 to the right Mixer track 1 to the right
IN Loop mode
OUT Metronome
SHIFT Shift
REW Fast rewind Cursor at project start
FFW Fast forward Cursor at project end
STOP Stop Cancel
PLAY Play Enter
REC Record
Foot switch Record

Special modes

Mode Control element Function

Pan mode DIAL 1~24 Panorama

EQ mode DIAL 1 Level EQ band 1

(1 press)
DIAL 2 Frequency EQ band 1
52 T ASC AM US-2400

DIAL 3 Quality EQ band 1

DIAL 4
DIAL 5 Level EQ band 2
DIAL 6 Frequency EQ band 2
DIAL 7 Quality EQ band 2
DIAL 8
DIAL 9 Level EQ band 3
DIAL 10 Frequency EQ band 3
DIAL 11 Quality EQ band 3
DIAL 12
DIAL 13 Level EQ band 4
DIAL 14 Frequency EQ band 4
DIAL 15 Quality EQ band 4
DIAL 16
EQ mode DIAL 1 Level EQ band 1
(2 press)
DIAL 2 Level EQ band 2
DIAL 3 Level EQ band 3
DIAL 4 Level EQ band 4
DIAL 5 Frequency EQ band 1
DIAL 6 Frequency EQ band 2
DIAL 7 Frequency EQ band 3
DIAL 8 Frequency EQ band 4
DIAL 9 Quality EQ band 1
DIAL 10 Quality EQ band 2
DIAL 11 Quality EQ band 3
DIAL 12 Quality EQ band 4
ACTIVE FADER TRACK 1
CONTROL mode (controls the active element in the mixer,
track editor, or plug-in that must be
selected with the mouse beforehand)

Note:

The number of tracks to be jumped when a bank switch is pressed may be changed via
the program's hardware controller setup options.

When using the TASCAM US-2400 as an exclusive recording panel, it's recommended that
you relearn the SEL buttons as RecordReady.
 T ASC AM FW-1884 53

Tascam FW-1884

1. Go to Samplitude/Sequoia's system settings/hardware controller and select the

"Tascam FW-1884 (Mackie)" entry from the list using the "New" button.

2. Next, set the MIDI ports on the right side to "FW 1884 Control".

3. Close the dialog. The controller is now operational.

Controller configuration:

Encoder

Control element Function Shift function

FLIP Flip mode: KNOBS and

FADERS swap functions
PAN Pan mode
AUX 1~6 AUX select Record track
AUX 7, 8

Shortcuts, control panel

Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

54 T ASC AM FW-1884

SAVE/F1 Lock project

REVERT/F2 Global mute SHIFT Global recording
ALLSAFE/F3
CLR SOLO/F4 Global solo
MARKER/F5 metronom
LOOP/F5 "Loop" mode
CUT Split object SHIFT Separate object with
alternative crossfade
DEL Delete CTRL Delete with time/ripple
COPY Copy CTRL Duplicating and moving
PASTE Insert
ALT/CMD
UNDO undo SHIFT Repeat
SHIFT Shift
CTRL Ctrl

Track range

Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

ENCODERS 1-8 Send pan/aux

SEL 1-8 Select track CTRL Monitor track
SOLO 1-8 track solo
MUTE 1-8 Mute track
FADER 1-8 Track volume
FADER MASTER Master volume SHIFT Trim automation
REC Arm track with SEL
1-8

Navigation

Control element Function Modifier Modifier function

 T ASC AM FW-1884 55

F7 Automation OFF
F8 Transfer
automation mode
to all tracks
F9 Trim automation
F10 Mixer
READ Read automation
WRIT Overwrite
automation
TCH Touch automation
LATCH Latch automation
SIITL Scrub mode SHIFT Zoom mode
WHEEL Jog/Scrub
CURSOR UP Previous track SHIFT Zoom project vert.(+)
CURSOR DOWN Next track SHIFT Zoom project vert.(-)
CURSOR LEFT Timeline SHIFT Zoom project horiz.(-)
positioning
CURSOR RIGHT Timeline SHIFT Zoom project horiz.(+)
positioning
BANK LEFT Previous bank SHIFT Mixer channel 1 left
BANK RIGHT Next bank SHIFT Mixer channel 1 right
NUDGE LEFT Move object left
NUDGE RIGHT Move object right
LOCATE LEFT Previous marker SHIFT Previous object
LOCATE RIGHT Next marker SHIFT Next object
SET Create marker SHIFT Delete marker
(auto #)
IN Set punch in SHIFT Delete punch marker
marker
OUT Set punch-out
marker
REW Fast rewind SHIFT Cursor to project start
(Return to Zero)
FFW Fast forward SHIFT Cursor to project end
(Go to End)
Stop Stop SHIFT Cancel
PLAY Playback (second SHIFT Enter
press: stop at
position)
REC Recording CTRL Punch mode on/off

Notes

The following elements do not send MIDI values and may not be learned:

 PFL, HIGH, HI-MID, LOW-MID, LOW, GAIN, FREQ, Q, COMPUTER, MIDI CTRL, MON,
CLOCK, ROUTE
56 T ASC AM FW-1884

 All elements with CTRL configuration may be learned in the control panel without
providing a modifier, sine the CTRL configuration already takes place in the controller
and sends separate IDs.
 All elements with a CTRL configuration may also be set up with SHIFT-CTRL. In the
control panel, set the modifier to "Shift" (since the CTRL configuration takes place in the
controller already), next press CTRL + the element and learn.
 AUX elements LED doesn't light up correctly
 FLIP LED doesn't light up correctly
 The SoftLCD application that was installed with the FW-1884 drivers may be used to
display track names and other Mackie Control-typical information
 INDEX 57

Index

Artist Control ................................................................................................20

Artist Mix ......................................................................................................18
Artist Transport.............................................................................................22

Customizing controllers.................................................................................10

Frontier AlphaTrack.......................................................................................24
Frontier TranzPort .........................................................................................27

Hardware controller - fader scaling................................................................16

Hardware controller - Introduction...................................................................4

JLCooper MCS-3800....................................................................................29

Learn controller for plug-in/mixer elements ................................................6, 17

Logic Control ................................................................................................33
Logic Control XT ...........................................................................................39

Mackie Control .............................................................................................40

Mackie Control XT ........................................................................................45

PreSonus FaderPort .....................................................................................46

Tascam FW-1884 .........................................................................................53

Tascam US-2400 .........................................................................................49