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57Control Surfaces Support Guide
M-Audio iControl
Overview of M-Audio iControl in Logic Pro
You can use the iControl with Logic Pro to make working with GarageBand projects easier.
When you open a GarageBand project in Logic Pro, you can edit it using the iControl just as
you would in GarageBand. You can also take full advantage of the greater control, editing,
and processing power afforded by Logic Pro.
Given the hugely expanded functionality of Logic Pro over GarageBand, some iControl
buttons may not be assigned as you might expect. You can, however, easily reassign
iControl buttons in the Controller Assignments window; see the Logic Pro User Guide.
In addition to editing volume, pan, and other channel strip functions, the iControl lets you
edit any plug-in that can be automated in Logic Pro. Many Logic Pro effect and instrument
plug-ins, and those of third-party manufacturers, feature dozens of parameters. You can
access each of these parameters with the iControl.
Note: If a third-party plug-in that you’re using does not support remote editing or other
features mentioned in this documentation, contact the plug-in manufacturer to obtain an
updated version.
When you connect the iControl to any of your computer’s USB ports, Logic Pro
automatically detects the device. If any channels are muted, soloed, or record-enabled in
the current project, the LED on the corresponding channel strip control is lit to reflect the
channel strip’s state. If Cycle mode is active, a lit LED also indicates this.
M-Audio iControl Assignment buttons in Logic Pro
You can use the buttons along the left side of the iControl, in the areas labeled All Tracks
and Selected Track, to select different functions for the rotary encoders located along the
right edge, in the channel strip area. In some cases, the channel strip area controls can
change the functionality of the Select buttons.
Assignment buttons
• Volume button: Press the Volume button to assign the rotary encoders (in the channel
strip area) to control volume for the eight active channels. The channel strip buttons—
Select, Record Enable, Mute, and Solo—work as described in M-Audio iControl channel
strip controls in Logic Pro.
• Pan button: Press the Pan button to assign the rotary encoders to control the pan/balance
of the eight active channels. The channel strip button functionality is as per their defaults.