Avid Technology Artist Control Specifications

Artist Series and Pro Tools GuideEuControl v2.6®

Artist Series and Pro Tools62 Launch Pro Tools. 3 Choose Setup > Peripherals, and click the Ethernet Controllers tab. 4 Select Enable EUCON. 5

Chapter 2: Software Configuration 7Confirm InstallationTo confirm installation and communication: 1 Make sure you have enabled EUCON as explained in

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Chapter 3: Track and Session Basics 9chapter 3Track and Session BasicsThis chapter provides examples of the following: EuControl Basics How to use EuC

Artist Series and Pro Tools10EuControl BasicsEuControl software lets you see which controllers are communicating, configure their layout (fader order)

Chapter 3: Track and Session Basics 11Viewing EuControl Settings on Artist TransportOn Artist Transport, you can use the SHOW key to view assignments

Artist Series and Pro Tools124 Select the key you want to customize by clicking it on-screen, or pressing it on the controller. For example, select S

Chapter 3: Track and Session Basics 139 Click to select Dynamic Transport. The Command List updates to show the new assignment. 10 Close the Soft Ke

Artist Series and Pro Tools14Using the TransportTransport controls are available on many Artist Series controllers, and provide standard Pro Tools fun

Chapter 3: Track and Session Basics 15Using the Transport ControlsPlaybackTo play from the current location:  Press Play. To stop playback: Press St

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Artist Series and Pro Tools16Banking FadersTo navigate to and display other tracks across the faders, use the Bank and Nudge keys. On Artist Control,

Chapter 3: Track and Session Basics 17Fader Strip ControlsFader strips on Artist Control and Artist Mix let you adjust track volume, pan, solo, and mu

Artist Series and Pro Tools184 To return to left side pan, press the lit < PAGE key. To reset pan to 0 (center):1 If unlit, press the PAN key so

Chapter 3: Track and Session Basics 19Track BasicsThis section shows how to select, route, show/hide, and group tracks. Selecting TracksYou can select

Artist Series and Pro Tools20Track Input and Output RoutingRouting Track Input and Output on Artist ControlThese examples show how to assign track inp

Chapter 3: Track and Session Basics 21To assign track output on Artist Control:1 Select a channel by pressing its SEL key. 2 In the Soft Encoders, p

Artist Series and Pro Tools22To reassign track output without adding additional output assignments on Artist Control: 1 Select a channel by pressing

Chapter 3: Track and Session Basics 23To assign track output on Artist Mix:1 Select a channel by pressing its SEL key. 2 Press SHIFT+ the PAN/MIX ke

Artist Series and Pro Tools24Working with Track GroupsThis section shows how you can work with Pro Tools track Groups using an Artist Control or Artis

Chapter 3: Track and Session Basics 25Working with Track Groups on Artist MixTo enable or suspend a track Group using Artist Mix:1 Press SHIFT+AUX/GR

Contents iiicontentsChapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 4: Recording 27chapter 4RecordingThis chapter explains default assignments for common Pro Tools recording tasks. Select and Record Enable Trac

Artist Series and Pro Tools28Loop Record, Quick Punch, and Other Record ModesSome supported controllers provide dedicated keys for enabling special Pr

Chapter 5: Editing 29chapter 5EditingEUCON supports many Pro Tools editing features, including tool and mode selection, zooming, and Jog/Shuttle. Soft

Artist Series and Pro Tools304 Press an Edit Tool Soft Key again to select the next option for that tool (for example, pressing Trim repeatedly cycle

Chapter 5: Editing 31Using Markers Pro Tools Markers and Memory Locations let you store and navigate to specific locations in your ses-sion (such as t

Artist Series and Pro Tools32Soft Keys for EditingThis section shows how to get to the default Touchscreen controls for editing with Artist Control. S

Chapter 6: Plug-ins and Sends 33chapter 6Plug-ins and SendsThis chapter explains how to assign and adjust plug-ins and sends on tracks. Working with P

Artist Series and Pro Tools343 To view other insert slots, press PAGE > until that slot and any assigned plug-ins are displayed. 4 Press the enco

Chapter 6: Plug-ins and Sends 35Working with Plug-ins on Artist MixThis section shows how to use the switches on Artist Mix to access any plug-in ins

Artist Series and Pro ToolsivChapter 7. Automation and Mixing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Artist Series and Pro Tools364 Press the encoder below the slot in which you want to insert a plug-in (such as slot a). The display above the first t

Chapter 6: Plug-ins and Sends 37Using the EQ and DYN KeysYou can use the EQ and DYN keys on the Artist Mix an Artist Control to quickly access inserte

Artist Series and Pro Tools38Working with SendsThis section shows how you can assign and adjust Pro Tools sends. Working with Sends on Artist ControlA

Chapter 6: Plug-ins and Sends 398 When the desired output or bus is displayed, press the Soft Encoder for the desired choice. A green dot appears ind

Artist Series and Pro Tools405 Hold Command+Control (Mac) or Control+Start (Windows) and touch the Send name in the Touchscreen. Working with Sends o

Chapter 6: Plug-ins and Sends 41Opening and Editing Sends on Artist MixTo access and edit a send (Artist Mix): 1 Bank to and select the desired track

Artist Series and Pro Tools42Making Sends Inactive or Active on Artist MixTo toggle a send between active and inactive: 1 Bank to and select the desi

Chapter 7: Automation and Mixing 43chapter 7Automation and MixingThis chapter shows how to control automation settings and how to pan in multichannel

Artist Series and Pro Tools44Punching Out of Automation RecordingTo punch out of an automation pass:  Press SHIFT+REC/AUTO on the desired track. Shor

Chapter 7: Automation and Mixing 45Send LevelTo show Send level automation in the Edit window: 1 Press the AUX key (Artist Mix) or the SENDS Soft Enc

Chapter 1: Introduction 1chapter 1IntroductionAvid’s EUCONTM (Extended User Control) adapter enables fully integrated control of Pro Tools® from EUCON

Artist Series and Pro Tools46To show automation for a switch-type plug-in parameter on Artist Control: 1 Press the INSERTS Soft Knob. 2 Display the

Chapter 7: Automation and Mixing 47Multichannel Panning for Surround This section shows how you can use Artist Control or Artist Mix to pan in multich

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Index 49Aactive/inactiveplug-ins 36plug-ins Artist Control 34sends 39sends, Artist Mix 42Artist Controland Soft Keys for editing 32input and outp

Artist Series and Pro Tools50Ppan 17stereo tracks 17Pencil 29Play 14plug-insassigning 34, 35make active/inactive (Artist Control) 34QQuickPunch

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Artist Series and Pro Tools2About This GuideThis guide explains how to enable EUCON and use Artist Series control surfaces with Pro Tools. If you are

Chapter 1: Introduction 3Hardware Keys on Artist Series UnitsThe names of keys on Artist Series hardware are in bold (such as SEL). The SHIFT key on A

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Chapter 2: Software Configuration 5chapter 2Software ConfigurationBefore you proceed, make sure you have completed the following: • Installed Pro Tool