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ICON I-stage Owner's Manual - Features

Summary of I-stage

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    N16549 velocity-sensitive usb midi matrix & drum pads controller.

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    Important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instru...

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    Introduction what's in the package features front panel layout side panel layout getting started connecting your istage controller tm installing imap software for mac osx tm installing imap software for windows tm assigning midi functions with imap tm imap istage software panel services restore the ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction please write your serial number here for future reference: purchased at: date of purchase: thank you for purchasing the icon istage usb midi controller. We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction, we w...

  • Page 5: Features

    2 features 3 sets of “4x4” matrix control buttons with dual color led backlight 3 sets of “4x4” velocity-sensitive drum pads 17 buttons with red led buttons assignable for “pan”, “volume”, “solo” and “mute” functions in daw mode 4 different modes including dj / effector / daw and drummer for differe...

  • Page 6: Front Panel Layout

    3 front panel layout 3 set of “4x4” dual color backlit velocity-sensitive buttons these dual color backlit velocity-sensitive buttons can be used for different purposes, depended on “mode” selection, as follows: a) dj mode – 12x4 matrix control buttons for controlling clips; b) effector mode – 12x4 ...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Layout

    4 front panel layout jog wheel this jog wheel is used for making selections, fast search, scrolling and co-control with buttons. Tip: the jog wheel is very useful for fine/fast adjustments. Depending on the selected mode the jog wheel can be used for different purposes. Dj mode: scrolling up/down th...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    5 getting started connecting your istage controller select 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 istage. Your mac/pc will automatically detect the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use. Connect the istage to...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started 4 assign the buttons accordingly assign the buttons according to your project for each mode. Dj mode: (1) set the number of rows of clips. Press the “setting” button and rotate the jog wheel to set the row number. (2) using the “midi learn” function, assign each button to match each ...

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    Tm installing imap software for mac osx tm please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your imap software to mac os x 1 2 3 insert the utility cd in your cd-rom and double click “iseries imap” icon. Turn on your mac. Diagram 1 diagram 2 imap “device select” window pop-up, click the de...

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    Tm please follow the procedures below step-by-step to install your imap software. 1 2 3 after you have inserted the cd into your cd-rom, an installation screen should appear as shown in diagram 1; tm click "imap ". (note: if the installation screen not appear automatically go to the cd folder and do...

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    6 create a shortcut on your desktop please untick the box if you do not want to place a shortcut icon tm on your desktop for imap , otherwise click "next" 7 tm imap started to install tm the imap installation has now started, wait for it to finish. Then click "finish" 8 installation finished click "...

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    Tm assigning midi functions with imap tm you can use imap to assign the drum note easily for your istage. Please tm launch the imap software, a device selector screen will appear as shown in diagram 1. Then click the “istage” button. Note: you must activate “drum” mode to drum note for each pad. Not...

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    Tm imap istage software panel (continues) assign the note value to the pad select your desired note value in the pull-down menu for the pad. Note: the midi channel is set to channel 10 for the drum pad in drum mode. Select the pad curve select your desired pad curve from curve 1 to curve 4 in the pu...

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    Daisy chain with istage or any i-series controllers you may daisy chain i-series controllers including istage. As i-series controller is usb bus-powered the stability depends on the total power demand of the chain. Please visit our website for recommendations on daisy chain sequence for different i-...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications to i-series controller usb connector (standard type) power supply: usb bus power current consumption: 100ma or less weight: 0.89kg (1.96lb) dimensions: 325(l) x 99(w) x 20(h) 12.78"(l) x 3.78"(w) x 0.75"(h) connector: to computer usb connector (mini b type) 13.

  • Page 17: Services

    Services if your istage needs servicing, follow these instructions. 2. 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 un...

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