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Chapter 2 Basic control surface setup 14
Connect a networked control surface
1 Connect your control surface to the network (LAN) ports of your Mac computer, using a standard
(CAT5 or CAT6) networking cable.
Most devices connected in this way also incorporate audio I/O and digital audio converters, plus
built-in MIDI ports, making the addition of these peripherals a simple, single cable (and driver)
installation.
Important: It is recommended that such devices are directly connected to the computer, rather
than through a network hub or switch.
2 Once connected, press the power switch on your control surface.
When powered, the displays (such as an LCD, if your device has one) or LEDs are lit. Some LCDs
display a welcome message, which includes the rmware version number. On most control
surfaces with motorized faders, each fader slides to its top position, then back to its bottom
or center position. This self-diagnostic initialization procedure indicates that your units are
functioning correctly.
Note: Generally, you can turn on your computer either before or after you turn on the control
surface. Some devices, however, may require the computer to be turned on before or after the
device has initialized. Check the device documentation, and manufacturer website.
Connect a MIDI control surface
1 Connect your MIDI control surface to a MIDI interface, and connect the MIDI interface to your
computer.
MIDI interfaces are typically connected to your computer via the USB or FireWire connection
protocols. MIDI uses separate ports for input and output, and you must connect both the MIDI
input and output to use the device with Logic Pro. The diagram illustrates a typical setup using
MIDI input and output:
Control surfaceComputer
MIDI
interface
Out port In port
Out portIn port
Important: It is recommended that you do not daisy-chain other MIDI devices via MIDI through
to the MIDI In or Out ports used by control surfaces. Daisy-chaining can result in errors and other
problems due to the amount of data transmitted in real time.
2 Once connected, press the power switch on your control surface.
When powered, the displays (such as an LCD, if your device has one) or LEDs are lit. Some LCDs
display a welcome message, which includes the rmware version number. On most control
surfaces with motorized faders, each fader slides to its top position, then back to its bottom
or center position. This self-diagnostic initialization procedure indicates that your units are
functioning correctly.
Note: Generally, you can turn on your computer either before or after you turn on the control
surface. Some devices, however, may require the computer to be turned on before or after the
device has initialized. Check the device documentation, and manufacturer website.