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1. Note Function operates slightly difference between DAWs Please refer to your DAW manual for each function and overlap the provided labeling template according to your current using DAW The following description is based on the functions that operate in Apple Logic 1 49 61 88 note key switches 49 61 88 note velocity sensitive semi weighted piano style key switches 2 12 integrated velocity sensitive trigger pads 12 integrated velocity sensitive trigger pads send MIDI notes or control data 3 Pad1 4 buttons Switch between 4 different layer settings for the 12 pads 4 Modulation amp pitch bendj oystick th ec za ed ul eat es Bea ell ZG TNE MOQU lati Of GIIGC Horizontally Adjusts the pitch bend It will return to center when released 5 Control Buttons Control set and activate the features of InSpire G2 6 Knobs The eight rotary encoder knobs are generally use2. 2 Sustain pedal input This 1 4 jack can be used to connect a momentary footswitch like a piano s sustain pedal ICON SPD 01 3 Midi In Out port Use the MIDI Out terminal to connect an external synthesizer or sound module 4 Synth series plug in module slot Install the optional Synth series synthesizer module into this slot Note DC12V 350mA power adaptor is required 5 Satellite series plug in module slot Install the optional Satellite series audio interface module into this slot Note DC12V 2 5A power adaptor is required 6 Mounting holes for iPad holder optional Please contact your local ICON dealer for purchasing the optional iPad holder IMT 01 for your inSpire G2 14 Getting Started Connecting your InSpire G2 controller 1 Connect the InSpire G2 to your Mac PC via the USB port Choose a USB port on your Mac PC and insert the wide flat end of the USB cable Connect the cable s small jack end to the InSpire G2 Your Mac PC should automatically see the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use Note If your InSpire G2 s LCD is blinking or the unit keeps restarting it s very likely that your USB port is not supplying enough power to the InSpire G2 Try to change the USB port or use InSpire s power adapto
3. Q z _ Mode Layer1 Al All pos Chan m Device b G Layer2 a i Vel 9 Device2 z De KT cc Device3 j LJ Layer3 Device4 A evice LJ Mipiout O O Layer Firmware Upgrade lt Send Data k Exit J C Send Data Exit ei Diagram 11 There are 12 pads with four layers 48 pads in total that you can assign a midi function independently To assign a pad click it it will turn blue and select the function on the left table as described below There are 3 different modes for selection including Note Control and Programme Each mode has its own midi message and setting as the table below shows Check this box to assign Set the midi channel of the selected channel to the correspondence pad all the 16 pads at the correspondence layer 1 C to Set the note value of the 9 G correspondence pad Channel 1 to 16 Note 21 22 Check this box to assign Set the midi channel of the selected channel to the correspondence pad all the 16 pads at the correspondence layer Channel 1 to 16 Check this box to assign the selected CC value to all the 16 pads at the correspondence layer Set the second CC value CC2 value O0to127 Pad released of the correspondence pad Check this box to assign Set the midi channel of the selected channel to the correspondence pad all th
4. Jog wheel Rotate Joe wheel Enter Button Zoom L R Button Zoom Up Down Use with jog wheel Button Zoom In Out Use with jog wheel Button Zoom Track Use with jog wheel Button Dani Use with 1 8 encoders Button meq Use with 1 8 encoders Button Inserts Use with 1 8 encoders Button Master Use with 1 8 encoders Button FX Send Use with 1 8 encoders Button PONT Salo Use with 1 8 encoders Button Flip Button Page Up Button Page Down F9 F16 self define function Self define function Activate the save function Activate the undo function Scrolling the play line forward amp backward Add marker Switch between clips Scrolling and selecting track vertically Zoom in out track horizontally Zoom in out track vertically Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Swap the parameter settings of the faders and the rotary encoder knobs Flip page backward Flip page forward 35 36 Mackie Control mode function table Abelton Live PVC Overlay Encoder 1 8 Rotate Channel 1 8 pan Button View Selector No function Fader 1 8 Channel 1 8 volume EH ow mog No f
5. Shift eight channel down Activate the loop function Activate the rewind function Activate the fast forward function Activate the stop function Activate the play function Activate the record function Button Control Use with button Marker 1 Marker8 Button Marker1 Marker8 Button Read Button Write Jog wheel Rotate Joe wheel Enter Button Zoom L R Button Zoom Up Down Use with jog wheel Button Zoom In Out Use with jog wheel Button Zoom Track Use with jog wheel Button Track Use with jog wheel Button Dani Use with jog wheel Button EQ Use with jog wheel Button Aux Send Use with jog wheel Button Insert Use with jog wheel Button Mixe Use with jog wheel Button Flip Button Save Button SMPTE Beats Encoder 1 8 Rotate Delete marker point 1 8 Add marker point 1 8 Activate the read function Activate the write function Scrolling the play line forward amp backward Activate Click function Scrolling the track view window Scrolling and selecting track vertically Zoom in out track horizontally Zoom in out track vertically Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please
6. amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Swap the parameter settings of the faders and the rotary encoder knobs Flip page backward Flip page forward Mackie Control mode function table Nuendo Cubase PVC Overlay Encoder 1 8 Rotate Use with button Pan EQ Inserts Master FX Sen amp VST Encoder 1 8 Enter Use with button Pan EQ Inserts Master FX Sen amp VST Fader 1 8 Fader M Button Explorer 1 8 Button M 1 8 Button S 1 8 Button dot 1 8 Button Track lt Button Track gt Button Bank lt Button Bank gt Button Loop Button lt lt Button gt gt Button Stop Button Play Button Rec Adjust parameters of channel 1 8 according to selected function Pan EQ Inserts Master FX Sen amp VST Adjust parameters of channel 1 8 according to selected function Pan EQ Inserts Master FX Sen amp VST Channel 1 8 volume Master channel volume Select track 1 8 Mute track 1 8 Solo track 1 8 Record track 1 8 Shift one channel up Shift one channel down Shift eight channel up Shift eight channel down Activate the loop function Activate the rewind function Activate the fast forward function Activate the stop function Activate the play function Activate the record function Button Shift Use with F1 F8 buttons Button F1 F8 Button Save Button Undo
7. Out Button Zoom Track Button CMD Button Shift Button Flip Button Read Button Write Button Touch Button Latch Button Off Button Save Adjust parameters of channel 1 8 according to Pan function Adjust parameters of channel 1 8 according to Insert function Activate the Assign function Activate the Compare function Activate the Bypass function Show hide the Mix dialog Activate the SendA E function Scrolling the play line forward amp backward None Switch between clips Scrolling and selecting track vertically Zoom in out track horizontally Zoom in out track vertically Select mutiple tracks Select mutiple tracks Adjust parameters of channel 1 8 according to Flip function Activate the read function Activate the write function Activate the Touch function Activate the Latch function Activate the Off function Activate save function Appendix B Key switch velocity curve selection Curve 1 Curve 2 140 120 Curve 9 Curve 10 140 120 100 Appendix C Drum Pads velocity curve selection Curve 1 Curve 2 140 Service If your InSpire G2 needs servicing follow these instructions 1 Ensure the problem is not related to operation error or external system devices 2
8. Pro Tool User self define mode MIDI Learn for other DAW such as Sonar Firmware upgrade available simply via USB connection and iMap software Template labels are included for difference popular DAW such as Cubase Nuendo Samplitude Logic Pro and Abelton Live Robust aluminum and metal casing with Kensington lock port Front Panel Layout 6 inspire Sez
9. connected ICON product model name does not appear on the pull down menu select USB Audio as the MIDI In Out device Step2 Click the Update button to erase the firmware of your ICON product Step3 Press the MIDI Device button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the MIDI In and Out device at the pull down menu Firmware Upgrade Step4 Click the Open File button to browse the new firmware file of iConPad V1 00 BIN Step5 Click the Upload button to upgrade the firmware and wait a moment Step1 Connect the ICON product using a USB connection Press the MIDI Device button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the MIDI In and Out device at the pull down menu Note If your connected ICON product model name does not appear on the pull down menu select USB Audio as the MIDI In and Out device Step2 Click the Update button Step3 Press the MIDI Device button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the MIDI In and Out device at the pull down menu Step4 Click the Open File button to browse the new firmware file Step5 Click the Download button to upload the firmware Warning The firmware upload process MUST be completed and not be interrupted during the file uploading otherwise the firmware may not be rewritten again Restore the factory default settings To reset InSpire G2 to factory de
10. refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Swap the parameter settings of the faders and the rotary encoder knobs Activate save function Activate SMPTE Beats fucntion 37 HUI mode function table Pro Tool PVC Overlay Encoder 1 8 Rotate Encoder 1 8 Enter Fader 1 8 Fader M Button Explorer 1 8 Button M 1 8 Button S 1 8 Button dot 1 8 Button Track lt Button Track gt Button Bank lt Button Bank gt Button Loop Button lt lt Button gt gt Button Stop Button Play Button Rec 38 Adjust parameters of channel 1 8 according to selection funtion Flip Inserts Mix Pan amp Sends Adjust parameters of channel 1 8 according to selection funtion Flip Inserts Mix Pan amp Sends Channel 1 8 volume Master channel volume Select track 1 8 Mute track 1 8 Solo track 1 8 Record track 1 8 Shift one channel up Shift one channel down Shift eight channel up Shift eight channel down Activate the loop function Activate the rewind function Activate the fast forward function Activate the stop function Activate the play function Activate the record function Button Pan Button Plug in Button Assign Button Compare Button Bypass Button Mix Button Send A Send E Jog wheel Rotate Jog wheel Enter Button Zoom L R Button Zoom Up Down Button Zoom In
11. that its message will be send to the activated port s To activate check the correspondence check box 26 3 3 Buttons There are sixty two buttons for the settings as the table below shows Channel 1 to 16 Note 1 C to 9 G Down 0 ro 127 value Up value 0 to 127 Channel 1 to 16 ce 0 to 127 Value 0 to 127 Channel 1 to 16 Program O to 127 LED synchronization check box Set the midi channel of the correspondence button Set the note value of the correspondence button This value will be send when pressing down the button It will be send together with the selected Note value This value will be send when releasing the pressed button It will be send together with the selected Note value Set the midi channel of the correspondence button Set the CC value of the correspondence button This value will be send when pressing down the button It will be send together with the selected CC value Set the midi channel of the correspondence button Set the program value of the correspondence button Check this box to assign the selected channel to all buttons Check this box to assign the selected value to all buttons Check this box to assign the selected value to all buttons Check this box to assign the selected channel to all buttons Check this box to assign the selected value to all buttons Check this box to assign the selected channel to all buttons Check this box to activate the s
12. ICON oO oO inspire AEBe 49 61 88 note velocity sensitive semi weighted piano style keys USB MIDI controller keyboard with VirtualPort matrix technology f EF a e e K wee Lei e mae O a Hoe vaa ERRE site lt ER ae E 4 4 hed e RAR d BEEN gQ Po wll ORR ONG eh ab eh eh ek A i A A ly AS ef TEE AN UA iy SEI z Come GE ea ee wd e op DH CE FE Ont630 User manual The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an CAUTION equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the DO NOT OPEN products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to RISQUE T EE electric shock to persons Le symbol clair avec point de fl che int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est utilis pour alerter CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK utilisateur de la pr sence int rieur du coffret de vottage DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK dangereux non isol d ampleur suff NO USER SERVIDEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance serviving instructions in the ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L USAGER CONFIER literature accompanying the appliance Le point L ENTERETIEN AU PERSONNEL Q
13. Keep this owner s manual We don t need it to repair the unit 3 Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box This is very important If you have lost the packaging please make sure you have packed the unit properly ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non factory packing 4 Ship to the ICON tech support center or the local return authorization U S OFFICE ICON Digital Corp 2222 Pleasant View Road Suite 1 Middleton WI 53562 USA ASIA OFFICE ICON Asia Corp Unit 807 810 8 F Sunley Centre No 9 Wing Yin Street Kwai Chung NT Hong Kong 5 For additional update information please visit our website at www icon global com 41 ICON www icon global com info icon global com
14. Mackie control HUI protocol InSpire G2 has automatically mapped the major functions and work seamlessly with that DAW DAW button Press to enter the DAW selection To change your InSpire G2 DAW mode turn off and on the power switch to enter the DAW selection mode Select your desired DAW from the list with the lt lt gt gt buttons Tips DAW button could not be activated if a DAW software is running Note We will update InSpire G2 firmware from time to time to support additional DAW apart from the current existing list Please check our official website to download and upgrade your InSpire G2 firmware Control buttons layout e E ere 000000909 O 3 4 J J EJ EJ kd lt lt Ritt 30 3o l4o i SS UO TAT 1 Advance Advance setup for an advanced user Please refer to P 9 for details 2 User defined control buttons Shift F1 F8 This section of control buttons is user defined in Mackie control mode HUI mode You may set their parameters according to your personal needs PVC labeling mask is included for noting the set parameters 3 READ but
15. Port 1 Port 3 Factory default device setting Keyswicth VirtualPort 1 USB Audio Device Controller e g faders knobs button etc VirtualPort 3 USB Audio Device 3 Note When using Mackie Control or HUI protocol at your DAW USB Audio Device 3 must be selected as the MIDI In Out device at your DAW setting iMap Software for Mac OS X Please follow the procedures below step by step to launch your iMap software to Mac OS X 1 Insert the Utility CD in your CD Rom and double click Inspire G2 Series iMap icon Tip By drag and drop the InSpire G2 iMap icon into the Applications folder you could create a iMap shortcut on your Mac s desktop Diagram 1 Installing iMap Software for Windows Please follow the procedures below step by step to install your iMap software 1 Turn on your PC 2 Insert the Utility CD in your CD Rom After you have inserted the CD into your CD Rom an installation screen should appear as shown in diagram 2 click Install Note If the installation screen not appear automatically go to the CD folder and double click on Setup Diagram 2 16 3 Setup Wizard appear Setup wizard appears please click Next e iditor 1 00 Installation Welcome to the iditor Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of iditor It is recommended that you close all other applications before starting Set
16. T RIGHT button Zoom Track Zoom in or out the track vertically Sub control buttons This section of control buttons varies in different DAWs InSpire G2 is based on Logic for the settings Note For different DAWs the labeling may not be perfectly matched 7a Assignment section TRACK button Activate the track parameters of the software 7b PAN Surround EQ Send Plug in Instrument buttons These buttons are used to activate the corresponding effect function of the DAW They are typically used in conjunction with the rotary encoder knobs Press the button its light will turn on and then rotate the rotary encoder knob to adjust the value which will display on the LCD directly above 7c Left Right buttons On some function modes you can scroll through the parameters that show on the LCD by pressing the left and right buttons Recording channel control buttons section Turn On and Off the solo state of the associated channel The switch will light red when the channel solo state is on and other channels will be muted You could solo multiple channel by pressing SOLO buttons on additional channels SOLO buttons The SEL buttons activate the associated channels in the DAW software in order to perform a specific operation for example when adjusting EQ with the ASSIGNABLE ENCODERS the SEL switch will be used to choose the channel you want to adjust When a channel is selected the associated SEL switch s red LED wil
17. UALIFIE d exclamation int rieur d un triangle quilat ral est employ teat eee pour alerter les utilisateurs de la prsegce d instructions ALAPLUIE OU AL HUMIDITE importantes pour le fonctionnement et entretien service dans le livret d instruction accmpagnant appari Important Safety Instructions 1 10 11 12 13 14 Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit Keep this manual for future reference Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user s manual or indicated on the appliance Follow all instructions included in this manual Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this unit When cleaning the cabinet or other parts of this appliance use only a dry or slightly damp soft cloth Do not block any ventilation openings or interfere with the proper ventilation of this unit Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not use or store near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other heat producing appliances Do not interfere with the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong These are designated for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician Protect the power cord from being walked on or otherwi
18. d for controlling the track pan position aux send levels and EQ of your DAW You may also preset them to adjust specific parameters within plug ins and virtual instruments Tip Please refer to Appendix A for Mackie Control and HUI protocol functions 7 Faders Programmable fader slide to adjust linear MIDI parameters such as volume or change the midi message with iMap software Tip Please refer to Appendix A for Mackie Control and HUI protocol functions 8 Track lt gt buttons 9 10 11 12 Track gt Shift one channel down for all faders except the master channel Bank lt gt buttons Shift eight channels down for all faders except the master channel Bank gt Transpose buttons Raise or lower the pitches by less than an octave played on your keyboard Tip While pressing and holding the Transpose button press a keyswitch within an octave range from the original c1 position to change the c1 to that particular switch Note Only the first zone could be changing the pitch if several zones are set Hold Pad Roll amp Key Roll buttons Hold Pad Roll amp Key Roll feature buttons are equipped for Pad amp Key rolling effect when using with touchpad DAW Selector section InSpire G2 has built in Mackie Control protocols amp HUI for different DAW such as Cubase Samplitude Abelton Live Logic Pro and ProTool By selecting the correct DAW and
19. ditional shortcuts Select any additional shortcuts For iditor that you would like created by the installation Create a Desktop icon Diagram 6 7 iMap started to install The iMap installation has now started wait for it to finish Then click Finish e iditor 1 00 Installation Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing iditor on your computer Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back if you want to review or change any settings Destination Folder C Program Files iCOM iditor Start Menu Folder iditor 1 00 Additional shortcuts Create a Desktop icon Diagram 7 8 Installation finished Click Finish to complete the iMap software installation e iditor 1 00 Installation Completing the iditor Setup A Wizard iditor has been installed on your computer Click Finish to close this wizard Diagram 8 18 Assigning MIDI functions with iMap You can use iMap to easily assign the MIDI functions of your InSpire G2 It has three main sections Key Pad amp Controller as described in detail below Except for Controller the other two settings Key and Pad could also be setup via InSpire G2 s hardware Please refer to Advance Setting on P 11 for details Note if your InSpire G2 is not connected to your Mac PC the message There are no MIDI input devices will appear Pl
20. e correspondence check box 3 2 Faders There are nine faders for the settings as the table below shows Channel CC Touch Note Return value Channel Program Touch Note Return value 1 to 16 0 to 127 1 C to 9 G 1to 16 1to 16 0 to 127 1 C to 9 G 1 to 16 Set the midi channel of the correspondence fader Set the CC value of the correspondence fader Set the value that will be send as soon as fader move Set the midi channel that will be send together with the selected CC value Set the midi channel of the correspondence fader Set the program value of the correspondence fader Set the value that will be send as soon as fader move Set the midi channel that will be send together with the selected Program value Check this box to swicth on the function Check this box to swicth on the function Check this box to swicth on the function Check this box to swicth on the function Check this box to assign the selected channel to all 9 faders Check this box to assign the selected value to all 9 faders Check this box to assign the selected value to all 9 faders Check this box to assign the selected channel to all 9 faders Check this box to assign the selected value to all 9 faders Check this box to assign the selected value to all 9 faders Note You may activate the four VirtualPort amp the MIDI Out port for each fader So
21. e 16 pads at the correspondence layer Channel 1 to 16 Note Same as the key switch you may activate the four VirtualPort amp the MIDI Out port for each individual pad So that its message will be send to the activated port s To activate check the correspondence check box Controller Assign the MIDI function to your InSpire G2 s controller select button Ld Note Ld Down Vale Up Vale Led return back Device1 Device2 ooco ww Device3 Device4 Loo wf MIDIOut Ge Save File Gboadfile G SendData Diagram 12 Note If you are using Mackie Control or HUI mode you do not need to adjust this setting Just simply select the correct DAW mode according to your DAW when you turn on the power Refer P 14 for details Below is described the settings for more advanced users who would like to set up their own MIDI mapping for the InSpire G2 controller 3 1 Knobs There are two function settings rotate amp enter for all the knobs as the table below shows Channel Note Note Up value Down value Channel Control CC Channel Program Program 1 to 16 1 C to 9 G 0 to 127 0 ro 127 1 to 16 0 to 127 1 to 16 0 to 127 Set the midi channel of the correspondence knob Set the note value of the correspondence knob This valu
22. e will be send when releasing the pressed knob i e release from enter It will be send together with selected Note value This value will be send when pressing down the knob i e enter It will be send together with selected Note value Set the midi channel of the correspondence knob Set the CC value of the correspondence knob Set the midi channel of the correspondence knob Set the program value of the correspondence knob Check this box to assign the selected channel to all 8 knobs Check this box to assign the selected value to all 8 knobs Check this box to assign the selected value to all 8 knobs Check this box to assign the selected channel to all 8 knobs Check this box to assign the selected channel to all 8 knobs 23 24 Set the note value of CC the correspondence knob MCU Mackie Control Emulation This value will be send when rotating Check this box Clockwise 0 to the knob clockwise it to assign the value 127 will be send together selected value to with the selected all 8 knobs Note value Serine midi Check this box 1 to to assign the Channel channel of the 16 selected channel correspondence knob CAB taD Pitch pag E ied ES Set the CC cC Oto value of the i 127 correspondence knob Note You may activate the four VirtualPort amp the MIDI Out port for each knob So that its message will be send to the activated port s To activate check th
23. ease connect InSpire G2 to your Mac PC with the provided USB cable Warning A There are no MIDI input devices Diagram 9 20 iMap InSpire G2 software panel 1 Key Assign the MIDI function to your InSpire G2 s key switch ee Pa e Se e S RG e ar S n S u z ER ZONE1 B E B BR zoue H H H H H RH sw 0 0 z 0 om Hp P P B oo Go om a BR BB B Go o oo o Send Data Exit Send Data Exit Diagram 10 You may set your InSpire G2 key switches to a maximum of five different zones Each zone can have individual settings which are shown in the table below Set the Octave value of the key switch for the correspondence zone Set the midi channel of the key switch for the correspondence zone Start 1 to 88 Set the first key of the correspodence zone Check to activate the MIDI Out VirtualPort for the correspondence zone Check to activate the VirtualPort 2 for the correspondence zone Check to activate the VirtualPort 4 for the correspondence zone Octave 10 to 10 Channel 1 to 16 MIDI Out On Off VirtualPort 2 On Off VirtualPort 4 On Off Note You may activate the four VirtualPort amp the MIDI Out port for each zone so that its message will be send to the activated port s To activate check the corresponding check box Pad Assign the MIDI function to your InSpire G2 s drum pads
24. fault settings Press the Advanced button rotate the first encoder to select Reset and press the second encoder to activate the reset process Specifications Sustain amp Expression Power supply 12V 100mA DC InSpire 5 G2 6 9kg 15 2Ib InSpire 8 G2 12kg 26 4lb 2x1 4 TS connectors Weight 28 4 L x 11 1 W x 2 5 H 34 7 L x 11 1 W x 2 5 H 49 1 L x 11 1 W x 2 5 H Appendix A Mackie Control and HUI protocol functions Mackie Control mode function table Logic Pro Use with button Track Pan Surround EQ Send Plug in amp Inst Encoder 1 8 Enter Use with button Track Pan Surround EQ Send Plug in amp Inst Fader 1 8 Fader M Adjust parameters of channel 1 8 according to selected function Track Pan Surround EQ Send Plug in amp Inst Adjust parameters of channel 1 8 according to selected function Track Pan Surround EQ Send Plug in amp Inst Channel 1 8 volume Master channel volume Button Explorer 1 8 Select track 1 8 Button M 1 8 Button S 1 8 Button dot 1 8 Button Track lt Button Track gt Button Bank lt Button Bank gt Button Loop Button lt lt Button gt gt Button Stop Button Play Button Rec 34 Mute track 1 8 Solo track 1 8 Record track 1 8 Shift one channel up Shift one channel down Shift eight channel u
25. fer to P 40 Note Rotate the third encoder to select value from C4 g6 These are the VirtualPort Virtual matrix settings Select On or M R Off for each pad with the third encoder MIDI Out This represents the MIDI out port located at the rear panel of the InSpire G2 Rotate the third encoder to select On or Off There are 4 layers on the pad Press Button Pad1 to Pad4 for Layer 1 4 layer 1 to layer 4 correspondently Reset To reset InSpire G2 to the factory default setting Rotate the first encoder to select Reset and press the second encoder to activate the reset process VirtualPort Multi virtual USB port matrix technology You may activate the 4 VirtualPorts on your applications very flexibly As a maximum you can have 4 different applications running and controlled by your InSpire G2 at the same time To activate the VirtualPort on your PC Mac select the corresponding ports on your applications Note Different OS platform might show ports name differently some examples as below USB Audio USB Audio USB Audio USB Audio Device Device 2 Device 3 Device 4 ICON inspire MIDIIN2iCON Ger S MIDIIN 4 iCON G2Vxx inspire G2Vxx CON WEI wette G2 Vix P G2 Vxx p Icon inspire ERN Icon inspire EE nen TD gw onsets Port 1 Port 3 Rear panel layout m DE EGE Em Em ECH Aa L i i i 9 m iiia m iiia 1 Expression pedal input A standard expression pedal can be connected via this 1 4 input
26. file Load file button Click this button to load a previously saved inspire setting file for your InSpire G2 Up value O to 127 Si gt Send Data button Click this button to upload the iMap software settings to your InSpire G2 via USB connection Note You must have connected your InSpire G2 to your Mac PC otherwise the settings upload will not be successful 8 MIDI Devices button Click this button a MIDI device select window will appear as shown in diagram 13 Please select ICON InSpire G2 for the MIDI Out Devices Note In order to upload your iMap settings to your InSpire G2 InSpire G2 must be selected at the pop up window after clicking the MIDI Device button Make sure your InSpire G2 is connected to your PC Mac before you do the mentioned process MIDI Devices MIDI Out Devices Microsoft GS Wavetable GW Synth MIDI In Devices Diagram 13 Firmware Upgrade button Click this button to enter into the firmware upgrade window for InSpire G2 Please refer to P 32 for the firmware upgrade procedure 31 Firmware upgrade Progress Upload Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4 Step5 update Midi Device Upload Connect the ICON product using a USB connection Press the MIDI Device button at the top to select your connected ICON product as the MIDI Out device at the pull down menu Step1 Note If your
27. h Mackie Control and HUI protocol Semi weighted velocity sensitive piano style keyboard Combined pitch modulation joystick 8 x dual function encoder knobs Enter amp rotate 8 1 assignable faders 12 integrated velocity sensitive trigger pads send MIDI notes or control data X Y touchpad Hold Pad Roll amp Key Roll feature buttons are equipped for Pad amp Key rolling effect when using with the touchpad Large backlit LCD to display channel name control values etc for each channel 62 assignable buttons Jog wheel shuttle for fast search and control Illuminated buttons for each channel including Rec enable Solo Mute and Select 6 illuminated transport buttons including Play Stop Rec Rewind Fast forward and Loop Illuminated zoom key with 4 direction keys Single Transpose button use combines with key switch to shift pitch effectively Multi velocity curves available for selection Key and Pads 1x 1 16 channels MIDI I O Expression amp sustain pedal TRS connectors Expansion slot for CON s Synth series synthesizer module card Expansion slot for CON s Satellite series USB audio interface card Mounting holes equipped for an optional iPad holder Class compliant with Windows XP Vista 32 bit Windows 7 32 bit amp 64 bit and Mac OSX IntelMac USB 2 0 high speed connectivity Mackie control build in for Cubase Nuendo Samplitude Logic Pro and Abelton Live Mackie HUI protocol build in for
28. l light up SEL buttons 10 What is VirtualPort InSpire G2 has equipped a powerful feature named VirtualPort to help you understand what VirtualPort is and its powerful features Imagine there are four individual devices with 4 independent USB connections The first advantage allows you to setup these devices flexibly you could have totally difference settings for all of these devices For example you may easily setup your key switch with piano sound bank and drum sound for your drum pad Secondly as there are four independent devices which will be recognised by your application you may control four different applications simultaneously with each controller Thirdly each device as listed below is equipped with 4 VirtualPort that allow you to switch on or off it works like a matrix that you can send your midi message to the other VirtualPort channels Factory default device setting Keyswicth VirtualPort 1 USB Audio Device Controller e g faders knobs button etc VirtualPort 3 USB Audio Device 3 Note When using Mackie Control or HUI protocol at your DAW USB Audio Device 3 must be selected as the MIDI In Out device at your DAW setting Advance settings ICON has invented an innovative amp unique technology VirtualPort Virtual multi USB ports matrix technology It allows the user to use four independent applications software or sound bank etc simultaneously 5 diffe
29. lue of X amp S Y axis re Check this box to assign Channel 1 to 16 me SE SEI the selected channel to both X amp Y axis Pitchbend 0 to 127 Set the Pitchbend of X amp Y axis 3 6 Joystick Se Check this box to assign Channel 1 to 16 SE SE SEITEN the selected channel to both X amp Y axis cc 0 to 127 Set the CC value of X amp i Y axis S Check this box to assign Channel 1 to 16 ay SH EI the selected channel to both X amp Y axis Pitchbend 0 to 127 Set the Pitchbend of X amp i Y axis 3 7 Sustain Pedal Channel 1 to 16 Set the midi channel of the pedal Note 1 C to 9 G Set the note value of the pedal This value will be send when releasing the pressed pedal It EE ee will be send together with the selected Note value SEC 0 ro 127 This value will be send when pressing down the pedal It will be send together with the selected Note value 29 30 CC 0 to 127 Set the CC value of the pedal Program O to 127 Set the Program value of the pedal 3 8 Expression Pedal MIDI message Settings Value Description type Channel 1 to 16 Set the midi channel of the pedal This value will be send when releasing the pressed pedal It will be send together with the selected Note value CC O to 127 Set the CC value of the pedal Program 0 to 127 Set the Program value of the pedal Save file button Click this button to save your current settings for the InSpire G2 The file is an inspire
30. out any trouble for many years We recommend that you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference Please write your serial number here for future reference Ooo O Purchased at Ooo O Date of purchase What s in the package e InSpire 5 G2 InSpire 6 G2 InSpire 8 G2 49 61 88 note velocity sensitive semi weighted piano style keys USB MIDI controller keyboard x 1 e CDx1 App software iMap Mac amp Windows User manual amp QSG DAW software Samplitude 11 silver ICON edition e Quick Start Guide x 1 e USB 2 0 cable x 1 Features OM Mie ir E Sa 3 SS mopio a V icon J d e e J ed e ed oo o 29 a 900000 ooo ool 00 H puur Bp Oy Oy 99 g LLL 200000 ICON innovative VirtualPort matrix technology provides 4 independent USB output for Multi software operation simultaneously Key switch and pads allow multi assignment amp simultaneous operation on multi software The powerful controller is equipped and easily set up wit
31. p Shift eight channel down Activate the loop function Activate the rewind function Activate the fast forward function Activate the stop function Activate the play function Activate the record function Button Shift Button F1 F8 Button Read Button Write Jog wheel Rotate Joe wheel Enter Button Zoom L R Use with Jog wheel Button Zoom Up Down Use with jog wheel Button Zoom In Out Use with jog wheel Button Zoom Track Use with jog wheel Button Track Use with 1 8 encoders Button Pan Surround Use with jog wheel Button mEeQ Use with encoder Button Send Use with encoder Button Plug in Use with encoder Button Inst Use with encoder Button Flip Button Left Button Right Encoder 1 8 Rotate Additional function for different controls Self define functions at Logic Activate the read function Activate the write function Scrolling the play line forward amp backward Activate amp deactivate the Click function Switch between clips Scrolling and selecting track vertically Zoom in out track horizontally Zoom in out track vertically Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate amp Enter Please refer to Encoder 1 8 Rotate
32. r optional Select the DAW at InSpire G2 Press lt lt gt gt to scroll through the DAW list after pressed the DAW button to make the selection Tip InSpire G2 will memorise your last selected DAW mode and re enter the same mode a few seconds after it has been switched on i e DAW mode selection is not needed if the last mode is being used Tip For an advanced user you may set your own midi mapping for the controller Select User Defined mode when turn on InSpire G2 and set the midi mapping with the iMap application provided Refer P 22 for details 2 1 Advanced settings Setup the key switch and pad settings under the advanced settings Refer to P 22 for details Setup your DAW Activate the ICON InSpire G2 controller in your DAW or MIDI software using MIDI Setup or MIDI Devices For Logic Cubase and Nuendo choose Mackie Control at the Device List Note Every application does this a little different so refer to your software user manual for the settings Please read carefully the below table showing the factory default settings of the VirtualPort for different sections of your InSpire G2 as well as the devices named in different OS platforms Different OS platform might show ports name differently some examples as below USB Audio USB Audio USB Audio USB Audio Device Device 2 Device 3 Device 4 Icon inspire Se Icon inspire Deg nen FT awe FD
33. rent zones are available for key switch each with detailed settings The 12 pads are able to made detailed setting individually To enter into the Advance setting menu press the Advance button There are two main settings including Keyboard settings amp Pad settings Advance settings Rotate the first encoder to select Keyboard set and rotate the second encoder to select the sub menu functions as below Rotate the encoder directly above each of the 5 zones showing on the LCD to change the value from 12 12 Rotate the encoder directly above each of the 5 zones showing on Velocity the LCD to change the value from 1 12 Note For the different velocity curve diagrams please refer to P 39 Transpose These are the VirtualPort Virtual matrix settings Select On or SE Off for each zone with the encoders directly above the zones Rotate the encoder directly above each of the 5 zones showing on the LCD to change the value from 0 127 Programme 12 Pad settings Rotate the first encoder to select Pad set and press the 12 pads to select pad one to pad twelve Rotate the second encoder to select the sub menu functions as Rotate the third encoder to select MIDI message type Note or neds Control Channel Rotate the third encoder to select a value from 1 16 EE Rotate the third encoder to select value from 1 6 y Note For the different velocity curve diagrams please re
34. se damaged by items placed on or against them Particular attention should be given to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits the appliance To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not touch any exposed wiring while the unit is in operation Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this unit and all connected electrical equipment during lightning storms or when left unused a long period of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the appliance has been damaged in any way or fails to operate normally WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Contents MMM OCUICUIONS EE 4 What s in the package ieccevsniscasinsosnendansdosneiauededavecdoanesadesunscedaetsssnesedsetetdes 4 SNE 5 Front panel FAY ON EE 6 Control Ee eeneg 8 What is VIR MOP vet sasdetencepentecccedemeuceeetanteccdeossteetaceesannenteuedaeedheeetaseades 10 Advance Settings a intrcssnanasmnnsdzavssnonadadsimansbaatonastaddanstdentdavvaresdeatiunniaaidindetes 11 Advance settings imicrrusuinancadacndatonthiunignntiaanpeeeenctaiuttaisahienienysanceimiasamiduiances 11 Pad SONOS EE 12 Rear panel AY OUT E 13 BEER 14 Connecting your InSpire G2 controller AE 14 Map H software for Mac OS Xe 16 Installing iMap software for Windows 16 Assigning MIDI functions with Map eee eceeeececeeseeseeeseeeeeeeneees 19 Map H InSpire G2 soft
35. selected Note value Set the midi channel of jog wheel Set the CC value of knob Set the value that will be send together with the selected CC value Check this box to assign the selected channel to all jog wheels Check this box to assign the selected value to all jog wheels Check this box to assign the selected value to all jog wheels Check this box to assign the selected channel to all jog wheels Check this box to assign the selected value to all jog wheels 27 28 0 to Set the note value ofthe AEE correspondence knob MCU Mackie Control Emulation This value will be send EE when rotating the knob Clockwise 0 to E assign the selected clockwise it will be value 127 3 value to all jog send together with the SE selected CC value Check this box to PAE 1 to 16 Set the midi channel of assign the selected knob channel to all jog wheels l This value will be send EE Note Anti when rotating the knob S 0 to ge ae assign the selected clockwise anti clockwise it will be 12 value to all jog value send together with the wheels selected Note value Control cC 0 to Set the CC value of the VTE correspondence knob Set the midi channel Cee poe assign the selected Channel 1to16 ofthe correspondence channel to all jog knob TA Program wee 3 5 TouchPad Se Check this box to assign Channel 1 to 16 a SH SIS the selected channel to both X amp Y axis cC 0 to 127 Set the CC va
36. ton Press the READ button to activate the read function of the current audio track 4 WRITE button Press the WRITE button to activate the write function of the current audio track 3 3 4 pry D D sl E marker Vo re ili Es d SSS 5 Transport control buttons section STOP button Activate the stop function of the DAW REWIND button Activate the rewind function of the DAW LOOP button Activate the loop function of the DAW 6 Jog wheel section The jog wheel is used for various purposes specific to the DAW application including shuttle and scrubbing functions 6a Zoom control buttons section The LEFT RIGHT button is used to navigate left or right through the Graphical User Interface GUI of the DAW application Zoom LEF
37. unction browser Button Explorer 1 8 Select track 1 8 Button Prev EN to previous marker Button S 1 8 Solo track 1 8 Button Next Jump to next marker point Button Track lt Shift one channel up Joe wheel Enter Button Bank lt Shift eight channel up Button Zoom Up Down Button Loop Activate the loop function Button Zoom Track Button gt gt Activate the fast forward Button Pan function Button Play Activate the play function Button Instrument Rack Button Flip Mackie Control mode function table Samplitude PVC Overlay Use with button Track Pan EQ Aux Send Insert amp Mix Encoder 1 8 Enter Use with button Track Pan EQ Aux Send Insert amp Mix Fader 1 8 Fader M Button Explorer 1 8 Button M 1 8 Button S 1 8 Button dot 1 8 Button Track lt Button Track gt Button Bank lt Button Bank gt Button Loop Button lt lt Button gt gt Button Stop Button Play Button Rec Adjust parameters of channel 1 8 according to selected function Track Pan EQ Aux Send Insert amp Mix Adjust parameters of channel 1 8 according to selected function Track Pan EQ Aux Send Insert amp Mix Channel 1 8 volume Master channel volume Select track 1 8 Mute track 1 8 Solo track 1 8 Record track 1 8 Shift one channel up Shift one channel down Shift eight channel up
38. up This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue Diagram 3 4 Choose Install Location Choose your preferred install location for iMap or use the default location and click Next d iditor 1 00 Installation Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install iditor Setup will install iditor in the Following Folder To install in a different Folder click Browse and select another Folder Click Next to continue At least 3 10 Mb of Free disk space is required Destination Folder C Program Files iCON iditor Diagram 4 5 Select shortcut Select the start menu folder in which you would like to create the Map shortcut Then click Next d iditor 1 00 Installation Select shortcuts Choose a Start Menu Folder For the iditor shortcuts Select the Start Menu Folder in which you would like to create the program s shortcuts You can also enter a name to create a new folder iditor 1 00 Accessories Startup pdfFactory Pro Icon 360 R Rate 30S P Corel9 p EAEE he Corel itigh T ATMEL Corporation FI Do not create shortcuts Diagram 5 17 6 Create a shortcut on your desktop Please untick the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon on your desktop for iMap otherwise click Next e iditor 1 00 Installation Select shortcuts Select ad
39. ware panel ccceeecseceseeeseeeseeeseeeseeeseenneeees 20 Firmware ie Tei 32 Restore the factory default settings cccccsseeccssseecceeeeesseeeseneeeseees 32 SEEE E 33 Appendix A Mackie Control and HUI protocol funchons 34 Appendix B Key switch velocity curve Selection ccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeees 39 Appendix C Drum Pads velocity curve Selection cccseeeeeneeeeeeees 40 KEE 41 Introductions Thank you for purchasing the ICON InSpire G2 USB MIDI controller keyboard We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction we will endeavor to make things right In these pages you ll find a detailed description of the features of the InSpire G2 as well as a guided tour through its front and side panels step by step instructions for its setup and use and full specifications You ll also find a warranty card enclosed please don t forget to fill it out and mail it so that you can receive online technical support at www icon global com And SO we can send you updated information about these and other ICON products in the future As with most electronic devices we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging In the unlikely event the product must be returned for servicing the original packaging or reasonable equivalent is required With proper care and adequate air circulation your InSpire G2 will operate with
40. ynchronization feature of selected buttons on the InSpire G2 with DAW s correspondence button Your DAW must have the feature with a midi message sending to the hardware otherwise the button may not synchronize even if you have checked the box Note You may activate the four VirtualPort amp the MIDI Out port for each button So that its message will be send to the activated port s To activate check the correspondence check box 3 4 Jog Wheel With a combination of different buttons there are virtually five different jog wheels for the settings as the table below shows To activate a different jog wheel click the jog wheel and a button as in the combination below Jog Wheel 1 Jog Wheel 2 Jog Wheel 3 Jog Wheel 4 Jog Wheel 5 Only click the jog wheel Click the jog wheel and button Zoom lt gt Click the jog wheel and button Zoom Up Down Click the jog wheel and button Zoom In Out Set the first key of the corresponding zone Channel Note Note Up value Down value Channel Control CC Value 1 to 16 1 C to 9 G 0 to 127 0 to 127 1 to 16 0 to 127 0 to 127 Set the midi channel of knob Set the note value of knob This value will be send when releasing the pressed knob i e release from enter It will be send together with selected Note value This value will be send when pressing down the knob i e enter It will be send together with
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