User guide

Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Artist Control, Artist Mix, Artist Transport, and Artist Color comprise the Artist Series family of media controllers. They use a
100 Mb/s 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. Up to four Artist Mix units can be used with an optional Artist
Control and/or Artist Transport to create a larger control surface. Artist Series media controllers borrow many features from the MC
Pro and System 5-MC.
The Artist Transport supports two types of applications:
• EUCON-aware applications (such as Pro Tools
®
9 and higher, Media Composer
®
, Cubase, Nuendo, and Final Cut Pro) are
written to directly support the EUCON protocol. They provide the highest level of integration, high-resolution controls, and
high-speed connectivity.
• Non-EUCON-aware applications that support Mackie Control or HUI (such as Live, Reason, and Pro Tools 8.x and lower) can
control many functions but are less integrated than EUCON-aware applications.
The Artist Transport can provide some functionality over non-EUCON-aware applications that do not support HUI or Mackie Con-
trol by sending out keystroke commands over EUCON.
EuControl Software
The EuControl software application is responsible for finding, linking, and communicating with all Artist Series media controllers
on the network. EuControl must be installed on the computer that runs the applications you want to control before using Artist Se-
ries controllers.
What’s Included
• Artist Transport, with riser brackets
• EuControl software installer disc
• 1 Ethernet Crossover cable
• Power supply
• Artist Transport Quick Setup
• Registration Information Card