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Control Surface Function
Control Surface Button
DAW Term
ButtonA + ButtonB =hold Button A and press Button B
Button A - Button B = press Button A and then press Button B
<<<<<<<<< Setup>>>>>>>>>
Before you can use your control surface, you will rst need to congure it in Logic Pro
X.Once setup,Logic Pro X will remember your settings for future sessions without the
need to recongure. For maximum stability, rst boot the control surface and select the
DAW Mode, then start your DAW software.
When the control surface is switched on, it will rst prompt for a DAW Mode selection.
Select the corresponding mode with the illuminated navigation buttons and conrm
selection with the highlighted DAW mode button. On Platform M+, the small channel
indicator will light to show the currently selected DAW Mode. If no buttons are pressed,
the control surface will select the previously used mode after a few seconds.
In the latest device Firmware version (may require Firmware update):
1: MCP General 2: Logic Pro 3: Pro Tools HUI 4: User Dened
In Logic Pro X, advanced conguration needs to be enabled. Open Logic Pro X ->
Preferences -> General -> Advanced, select Show Advanced Tools, and verify that
all additional options are checked. (Audio, Surround, MIDI, Score, Control Surface,
Advanced Edit)
To congure your Icon control surface, go to Logic Pro X -> Control Surfaces -> Setup.
Delete previous Mackie Control congurations, then go to New -> Install, select Mackie
Control, and click Add. Finally choose your device name for both the Output Port and
Input Port, displayed under “Device: Mackie Control”.
Repeat this process for any expansion modules, then click and drag the console
graphics left/right to match the physical conguration of your control surface fader
banks. You can now use your Icon control surface for transport, mix, and extended
control functions. Next up: An overview ofthe fundamental elements for controlling
Logic Pro X.