MCU user wanting to learn a bit more about Eucon workflows

Question

Hi folks,
Just posted a really rough vid explaining a couple of basic MCU functions and wondering if any Artists series users could explain how these things are done with their respective controllers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1m-K4kV4sE
The audio quality of the vid is *****.. and when I get the chance, I will post something of higher quality and more comprehensive.
I am interested in changing from the MCU to the smaller Eucon controllers, but don't want to slow down the workflow.
Thanks,
Matt

Answer 1

Hi,
Direct from the Euphonix manual I have :
Section 2: Logic Pro
Logic Pro works with your Artist media controller with very little additional setup. Make sure the EuControl software is running. Launch Logic Pro and click in a Logic window so it is the front-most application. Your surface now controls Logic Pro.
To make sure your Artist media controller works correctly with Logic Pro:
1. In Logic Pro, choose Logic Pro -> Preferences -> Control Surfaces -> Setup... The Logic Control Surface Setup window appears.
Figure 2-1 Logic Control Surface Setup window 2. In Control Surface Group 1 on the left side of the window, locate Channel
Strip View Mode (fourth parameter from top). 3. Set this parameter to Arrange, not one of the other settings.
Use Software Update so your Mac stays updated the latest version of Logic Pro.
2.1.2
Tips and Shortcuts
Instantiate and Control Any Plugin
Placing plugins on a track and controlling them from the Artist media controllers can speed up your workflow. Using knobs instead of a mouse to control a plugin not only provides more intuitive, higher resolution control, but also enables si- multaneous control of multiple parameters. You can dial in settings or automate plugin control without mousing around or drawing lines in the arrange window.
1. Select a track on the Artist media controller.
2. Press the INSERTS key (MC Mix) or the INSERTS Knob Top (MC Control).
3. Press both PAGE keys simultaneously to enter Config mode.
4. Push the Knob Top beside the Insert you wish to assign the plugin to. 5. Push the type for the type of plugin you wish to instantiate.
6. Press the Knob Top to select the actual plugin.
7. Press the Knob Top to select the channel format.
8. Press both PAGE keys simultaneously to exit Config mode.
9. Push the Knob Top to open the plugin.
10. Control plugin parameters; press the PAGE keys to access more.
11. Press the BACK key to close plugin. Instantiate and control works for sends, input, output, and groups.
Flip to Faders (MC Mix)
Flipping the plugin’s parameters from knobs to faders allows changing eight pa- rameters simultaneously. Flipping bus sends to faders makes it easier to send multiple signals to an effect and better controls effects textures in your mix.
1. Select the track on the Artist media controller.
2. Press the INSERTS key (MC Mix) or Knob Top (MC Control).
3. Push the desired plugin’s Knob Top.
4. Press the FLIP key to flip to faders. You can now control that plugin on the faders.
5. Press the FLIP key to flip back to knobs.
6. Press the BACK key to close plugin.
Flip also works for AUX, PAN, EQ, and other knobsets.
Instrument Control
Controlling instruments on the knobs or faders allows fast, high resolution, and intuitive automation of single or multiple synth/sampler parameters in Logic.
1. Select Instrument track.
2. Press the INPUTS key (MC Mix) or the INPUTS Knob Top (MC Control).
3. Press the labeled Knob Top to open an instrument.
4. Control parameters using the knobs and press the PAGE keys to access
more parameters.
Create and use Markers (MC Control)
Using markers in your project makes navigating your project much faster.
1. Touch Softkeys on the Touchscreen to enter Softkeys view.
2. Touch Marker on the Touchscreen to display the Marker page.
3. Use the transport controls or Jog wheel to navigate the timeline.
4. Touch Create Marker.
Repeat steps 1–4 for additional markers. Marker Softkeys change color as they become active. Use the Marker keys to navigate the project.
Create and Control Surround Panner
Use knobs and faders without looking at the screen to control the balance of your surround mix and be more a part of your sonic environment.
1. Select a track.
2. Press the MIX key (MC Mix), or the OUTPUT Knob Top (MC Control) to enter
the Mix knobset.
3. Press the SURROUND Knob Top to create a Surround panner.
4. Press the BACK key to exit.
5. Press the PAN knobset selector (MC Mix) or the PAN Knob Top (MC Control).
You can now control the Surround panner on the knobs.
6. Press the BACK key to exit.
Hopefully this answers your questions.
Also, you can create a MACRO command for any touchscreen button (a MACRO is any combination of key commands, including more than three keys at once)
Cheers