Artist Transport User Guide EuControl v2.
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Contents Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1: Introduction The Artist Control, Artist Mix, and Artist Transport comprise the Artist Series family of media controllers. They use a 100 Mbs Ethernet EUCON™ connection to control audio and video applications running on a workstation computer. EUCON is a high-speed communication protocol and enables control of virtually every application feature. Each Artist Series media controller can run as a standalone device.
System Requirements and Compatibility Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved. For downloads and other Artist Series resources, visit: www.avid.com/artistsupport Registration Review the enclosed Registration Information Card and follow the instructions on it to quickly register your purchase online.
Hardware Keys on Artist Series Units The names of keys on Artist Series hardware are in bold (such as SEL). The SHIFT key on Artist Series hardware is indicated by bold text, in all-caps (SHIFT) to distinguish it from references to the Shift key on your QWERTY keyboard. SHIFT and SHIFT Lock The SHIFT key on Artist Series units is used in conjunction with other keys to access secondary functions that are labeled in blue above the primary function.
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Chapter 2: Installation and Setup Unpacking and Elevating the Artist Transport Unpack Artist Transport, its power supply, Installer disc, Ethernet crossover cable, and riser brackets. Artist Transport can be elevated or angled using small foldout legs on the bottom of the unit, or elevated and angled by attaching the larger riser brackets. Since both methods require turning Artist Transport upside down, do this before attaching any cables. Turn the unit over and place it on a soft surface.
Installing Software and Hardware EuControl software must be installed before using any Artist Series media controller. To install EuControl software for Artist Series media controllers: 1 Do one of the following: • Download the EuControl installer for your computer platform from www.avid.com/artistsupport. After downloading, make sure the installer is uncompressed (.dmg on Mac or .ZIP on Windows). – or – • Insert the Installer disc into your computer. 2 Double-click the EuControl installer application.
7 Plug one end of the Ethernet crossover cable into the Ethernet jack on the back panel of the Artist Transport. Ethernet cable and rear panel jack 8 Plug the other end of the Ethernet crossover cable into an available Ethernet jack on your computer, router, or Ethernet switch. • Note that connecting directly to the computer may require removing your Internet cable. If you have a computer with two Ethernet ports, use Ethernet 1, rather than Ethernet 2.
10 Press and release the POWER switch on Artist Transport. Do the following, as appropriate for your operating system: Mac Wait up to 60 seconds. A lit EuControl icon in the menu bar indicates correct installation. EuControl icon on Mac Windows Wait up to 60 seconds. A green icon appears in the System tray (or, in Hidden Icons if your system is not configured to show all icons in the System tray).
Updating Firmware If you downloaded the latest EuControl software from the web, you may need to update the firmware on your Artist Series controllers. 1 Click the EuControl icon in the menu bar and select EuControl Settings (Mac), or double-click the green icon in the System tray or Hidden Icons (Windows). 2 Select the Surfaces tab in EuControl. 3 Select each Artist Series media controller in the My Surfaces list (Shift-click to select multiple devices). 4 Click Update Firmware to update their firmware.
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Chapter 3: Artist Transport Operation Artist Transport can control many different applications. Most controls can be programmed to suit your needs. Many applications already have functions assigned to Artist Transport controls.
Operational Basics The most important controls on Artist Transport are the Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring. They typically jog and shuttle through a session or project timeline but can also be assigned different functions. In addition to the six dedicated, assignable Soft Keys, the Numeric Pad and Transport Controls serve as additional Soft Keys and can also be reassigned. All wheel, ring, and key assignments are stored in an Application Set for each application you use.
Soft Keys The Soft Keys are factory programmed for each application. The six Soft Keys also let you access six additional functions by holding down the SHIFT key before pressing a Soft Key. The Soft Keys can be reassigned within each application. See Chapter 4, “Soft Keys” to learn how to program them. The Soft Keys light with a yellow LED when active. Soft keys Transport Keys The Transport Keys are factory-programmed for each application.
Numeric Keypad The Numeric Keypad allows numeric entry into an application. Press a key on the pad to enter that character. Holding the SHIFT key down accesses alternate functions on the keypad. The Numeric Keypad can be programmed to provide other functions but then numerical entry will be overridden. See Chapter 4, “Soft Keys” to learn how to program the keys.
In some applications, the Jog Wheel can act as an Assignable Knob. This lets you use the Jog Wheel to adjust the values of any control the cursor hovers over in Cubase or Nuendo, such as faders, pan knobs and plug-in controls. Other applications require a mouse-click on the control to allow adjustment (such as Logic Pro). The Jog Wheel can also be used to adjust control room volume for certain applications (such as Studio Monitor Express, Cubase, and Nuendo).
SHIFT Key The SHIFT key lets you access a secondary function for each key, if one has been assigned. Press and hold the SHIFT key and press another key to access the secondary function. The SHIFT key can be used in conjunction with the SHOW key to display the alternate function. Since this may require holding down three keys, it is useful to lock the SHOW key (see “Locking the SHOW Key” on page 12) or the SHIFT key (see “Locking the Shift Key” on page 16).
Transport Keys Most applications use the following default assignments for the Transport keys, but all keys can be reprogrammed.
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Chapter 4: Soft Keys In EuControl software, the Soft Keys tab controls assignments for the Artist Transport Soft Keys. EuControl Settings, Soft Keys tab To edit an application’s assignments in EuControl, that application must be top-most immediately before switching to EuControl. The application listed in the upper left of the window is called in focus because it: • Is controlled by Artist Transport – and – • Receives computer keystrokes and mouse events.
Restore Click Restore to restore the Application Set to its factory default settings. Section Click the Section popup menu to select the section of Artist Transport to assign. Artist Transport sections are Numpad, Soft Keys, and Wheel. Artist Transport users should ignore the Surface and Touchscreen sections, which are for Artist Control only. Shift Functions can be assigned to the SHIFT key layer. Click on the Shift checkbox to show the SHIFT key assignments.
Command Select a Soft Key (its outline highlights yellow on-screen) and click Command to view or edit the command(s) assigned to that Soft Key. Double-clicking the key is a shortcut to open the command editor. See “Command Types” on page 22 for information on each Command type and how to create a new command. Soft Keys Command editor Add Click Add to select a command type. Multiple commands can be added to the same key, to create a macro. See “Command Types” on page 22 to learn about each command type.
Command Types Artist Transport uses three of five EuControl command types: Key, EUCON, and Wheel. (Page and MC are used only by Artist Control and MC Pro.) Key Key commands can execute menu commands, other application-specific commands that have key equivalents, and even insert a specific text string if specified. Key Command editor Type keystrokes into the text field in the Details pane.
The following figure shows the completed Record command. Creating a command in the Soft Keys tab Wheel Commands The Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring can be assigned to perform commands other than their typical jog and shuttle functions using additional Wheel Commands. It is important to note that there are two steps: • The desired Wheel Command must be selected and assigned to a Soft Key. • That Soft Key must be pressed to invoke the function.
2 Double-click the Jog label. The Jog Wheel Command Editor dialog opens. Jog Wheel Command editor 3 Click the + and enter arrow keys as the name for the command. Note that the lower pop-up is set to Turn Jog Right. The Jog Wheel must be programmed to turn right and left. 4 Select the Key command type from the Add pop-up menu. 5 Select Down Arrow from the Insert Special pop-up menu. If you have assigned the command for the Jog Wheel to turn right, now assign it to turn left.
To select a Soft Key to press to assign it to the Jog Wheel. 1 Select Soft Keys from the Section pop-up. The Soft Keys dialog opens. Soft Keys tab 2 Double-click the Jog Soft Key. The Soft Key Command Editor dialog opens. Soft Key Command Editor configured for Custom Wheel Command 3 Select the Wheel command type from the Add pop-up menu. 4 Select Jog from the Wheel pop-up menu. Make sure to select the Artist Transport Jog (top) and not Artist Control (bottom).
Assignable Knobs In some applications, the Jog Wheel can control knobs and sliders. Some applications require clicking on the control while others allow the cursor to hover over it. To control knobs and sliders with the Jog wheel: 1 Select Soft Keys from the Section pop-up. The Soft Keys tab opens. Soft Keys tab 2 Double-click the Jog Soft Key. The Soft Key Command Editor opens. Soft Key Command Editor configured for Assignable Knob 3 Select Jog from the Wheel pop-up menu.
Chapter 5: EuControl EuControl is launched automatically upon starting your computer and runs in the background. EuControl is responsible for finding, linking, and communicating with all Artist Series media controllers on the network. Accessing EuControl Settings To open the EuControl Settings window: Do one of the following: • On Mac, click the EuControl icon on the taskbar and select EuControl Settings.
All Surfaces All Surfaces shows all Artist Series controllers on the network. A device shown in light gray is already connected either to your own or another instance of EuControl running on a different workstation. In both cases, it is not selectable. My Surfaces My Surfaces shows the Artist Series controllers connected to your instance of EuControl. There can be one Artist Control, one Artist Transport, and up to four Artist Mixes in the My Surfaces list, linked into a single large surface.
Workstations An Artist Series controller can control applications running on a second computer, referred to in this guide as a workstation. The Workstations tab establishes the list of workstations that the WORKSTATION key cycles through. Any workstation running EUCON software can be in this list, including those controlled by the System 5-MC, MC Pro, and Artist Control. Workstations tab All Workstations All Workstations lists all EUCON-enabled workstations on the network.
Redirect Keyboard and Mouse Control to Attached External Workstation Your computer keyboard and mouse can control a second external workstation, if desired. Select this option to redirect keyboard and mouse control to the attached workstation. Note that the keyboard and mouse will no longer control your primary computer. You can manually toggle control back and forth between your primary workstation and the attached external workstation by pressing Control+Option+\ (Mac), or Control+Alt+\ (Windows).
The name of the currently focussed application is shown above the sliders (the application that will be affected by adjusting Wheel Sensitivity). If the controls have been locked to a specific application, the display will list it and identify it as the application being adjusted. For more information on locking, see “Lock to Application” on page 32.
Assign This tab manages how tracks are assigned to strips on Artist Control or Artist Mix. By default, tracks are automatically assigned in banks of four. Assign tab The following features pertain to the Artist Mix and Artist Control, not the Artist Transport: • Display application’s track numbers • Clear All Assignments • Monitor and Control Room See the Artist Mix or Artist Control User Guide to learn about these features.
Layouts This feature pertains to Artist Mix and Artist Control, not Artist Transport. See the Artist Mix User Guide or Artist Control User Guide. Soft Keys This tab controls assignments and programming for all Artist Transport keys (including the Jog Wheel, Shuttle Ring, and Numeric Pad), not just the six Soft Keys. For information on configuring the Soft Keys on Artist Transport, see Chapter 4, “Soft Keys.
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Chapter 6: Setting IP Addresses Most Artist Transport users will never have to set a static Internet Protocol (IP) address but in the rare cases that require it, follow the instructions in this section. Normally Artist Transport uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to obtain its IP address, typically from a router.
9 After setting the last IP Address field, press the ENTER key to move the cursor to the first field of the Subnet Mask screen. Subnet Mask display 10 Set the Subnet Mask using the same techniques described in the previous steps. 11 Press the two left-most Soft Keys simultaneously to save this static IP address. Power Artist Transport off and on to use the new IP address.
Appendix A: Compliance Information Environmental Compliance Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) This model Artist Transport complies with the following standards regulating interference and EMC: • FCC Part 15 Class B • EN 55022 Class B • EN 55024 Class B • AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B • CISPR 22 Class B FCC Compliance for United States Radio and Television Interference This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be di
Australian Compliance Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. N1709 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. CE Compliance (EMC and Safety) 5) Do not use this equipment near water.
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