User guide

Chapter 1: Introduction 3
The EUCON protocol enables high-speed, bidirectional communication between Avid consoles, the MC, and EUCON-aware soft-
ware applications. The MC and a EUCON-aware application are tightly interwoven so the host application does not see the MC
as a controller, but as an integrated part of its user interface. Every MC control can intelligently and rapidly access any function
in a EUCON-aware application.
Avid Pro Tools
Avid Pro Tools 9 or higher supports the EUCON protocol for fully integrated control of Pro Tools software.
Steinberg Nuendo
Nuendo includes EUCON support via an optional Nuendo EUCON module, enabling control from MC, System 5 MC, and System
5 film post-production and music consoles. The Nuendo EUCON module is sold exclusively through the Avid distribution net-
work and packaged with MC and System 5 MC.
Apple Logic Pro
Logic Pro (as of v.7.2.1) supports the EUCON protocol, enabling full control of all Logic Pro tracks, plug-ins, and other parameters
through the MC and System 5 MC. EUCON support is built into the application and does not require any special configuration
or additional software from Apple.
Merging Technologies Pyramix with OASIS and EUCON Support
Pyramix users must purchase Merging Technologies’ OASIS control protocol option, which automatically enables EUCON con-
trol. Oasis is available through Merging’s distribution channel for use with the MC, System 5 MC, and System 5 Hybrid consoles.
Studio Monitor Express Application
The MC includes Studio Monitor Express (SME), a powerful monitoring application that resides on the application workstation.
SME controls audio routing between applications that support ASIO hardware on the PC, Core Audio applications on the Mac,
and their respective hardware interfaces. To configure SME, see Chapter 9, “Studio Monitor Express (Windows)” or Chapter 10,
“Studio Monitor Express (Mac).”