Logicon

Logicon 5 air/6 air/8 air Advanced 49/61/88-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller with AfterTouch Wireless MIDI module

N16549

Important Safety Information 1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit. 2. Keep this manual for future reference. 3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the appliance. 4. Follow all instructions included in this manual. 5. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this unit. 6. When cleaning the cabinet or other parts of this appliance, use only a dry or slightly damp soft cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings or interfere with the proper ventilation of this unit. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not use or store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-producing appliances. 9. 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. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or otherwise 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. 11. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not touch any exposed wiring while the unit is in operation. 12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 13. 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
Introduction About This Manual What's in the package Three versions of Logicon air Features of Logicon air versions Front Panel Layout Control Button Layout LCD Screen Rear Panel Layout Section 1 Getting Started Setup and connections (connecting other equipment) Controller Features and Settings Changing Octaves and Transposing the Keyboard Setting Global Channels Using and Setting Up Zones Assigning Controllers to Different MIDI Channels Setting up Air MidiTM Wireless MIDI Function Section 2 Assigning MIDI Functions Assigning MIDI Messages to Controllers Setting the Minimum and Maximum values MIDI Program Changes Section 3 Velocity and Pad Curves Velocity Curves Pad Curves Assignable AfterTouch Feature Section 4 Using with Connected Devices Controlling the Transmission of MIDI Messages Panic Mode 1 2 2 3 3-4 5 6 7 8

9-10 11-13 14 15 16-18 19 19

20-21 22 23-24

25-26 26-27 27-28

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Contents
Section 4 (Continues) MIDI Machine Controlls Lowpass Filter Saving and Recalling your Settings Setting Layers for Controllers Section 5 Advanced Use of Logicon air Templates NRPNs Controlling Multiple Devices Section 6 Firmware Upgarde Procedure Erase the keyboard's internal firmware Install the keyboard driver Install the firmware upgrade software Write the new firmware to the keyboard Section 7 Glossary of Terms Section 8 Service Information Section 9 Appendices Appendix A - MIDI Implementation Chart Appendix B - Useful MIDI Data Tables 31 32 32 33-34

35 35-36 37

38 38-39 39-40 40 41-43 44-45

46 47-48

Appendix C - General MIDI Controller Numbers(MIDI CC's) 49 Appendix D - Function Tables Appendix E - Hexadecimal Conversion Chart 50 51

Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your ICON Logicon air Series keyboard. The management and employees of ICON are dedicated to producing quality equipment and are pleased that you have selected one of our many fine products. With proper care, we trust that your Logicon air will provide years of trouble-free operation. This manual is intended to introduce you to the features and specifications of the Logicon air keyboard you have purchased and to guide you through the proper set-up and use of this equipment. You will also find an enclosed warranty card. Please fill it out and mail it in to receive online technical support and updated information about this unit as well as other quality ICON products. We recommend that you record your serial number in the space below for future reference. Welcome to ICON, and thank you for becoming part of our worldwide family! Serial No.:

Purchased at:

Date of purchase:

About This Manual

As you have probably noticed in technical users manuals of all sorts, the writing tends to be written by techies for techies to understand. While that is all well and good, we feel that the primary users of this product will tend to be musicians, and thus we have made every effort to write this manual with musicians in mind. Much of the manual has been written by an actual, real-life keyboard player someone you will see quoted throughout the manual as Michael. Of course, we needed a writer to actually clean that up a bit, and we hope the result is a user's manual that you can easily use to get started, quickly learn the technical features of Logicon air, and get on to what you do best creating and playing music. Anywhere you see the quoted "Michael Says" you can find additional tips and tricks that Michael learned when first playing around with this keyboard. Use what is helpful to you.

What's in the package?

Logicon air Master USB MIDI Controller Users' Manual QuickStart Guide Utilities/Driver CD Software CD(s) USB cable 12VDC Power Supply

Three Versions of Logicon air Series Keyboards

This manual is written to include the features of the Logicon 5 air, Logicon 6 air and Logicon 8 air. All three keyboards will operate the same except where we have noted differences or exclusions for a particular model. The primary difference between the three versions of Logicon air is fairly obvious, they differ in the number of keys.

Features
Logicon 5
Data Snap Shot

air

Logicon 5

Logicon 6
Octave Transpose

e1
Data Snap Shot

e2

e3

e4

Advanced
MOD

Synth

air

Panic

Program Save Recall Vel Curve Pad Curve Glob Chan Zone Zone Chan Zone Range

Layer BankLSB

Mute BankMSB

Logicon 6
f1 f2 f3 f4
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

PITCH BEND

MIN / -

MAX / +

Chan Assign

Ctrl Assign

Logicon 8
Octave Transpose

e1
Data Snap Shot

e2

e3

e4

Advanced

Synth

air

Panic

MOD

Program Save Recall Vel Curve Pad Curve Glob Chan Zone Zone Chan Zone Range

Layer BankLSB

Mute BankMSB

Logicon 8
f1 f2 f3 f4
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

PITCH BEND

MIN / -

MAX / +

Chan Assign

Ctrl Assign

Velocity sensitivity semi-weighted action piano style keys with assignable "After touch" Combined pitch/modulation joystick 8 fully programmable trigger pads with 4 layers shift (Total of 32programmable trigger pads) 4 fully programmable faders with 4 layer shift (Total of 16programmable faders) 4 fully programmable knobs with 4 layer shift (Total of 16programmable knobs)
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Logicon 5
Data Snap Shot

air

Logicon 5

Logicon 6
Octave Transpose

e1
Data Snap Shot

e2

e3

e4

Advanced
MOD

Synth

air

Panic

Program Save Recall Vel Curve Pad Curve Glob Chan Zone Zone Chan Zone Range

Layer BankLSB

Mute BankMSB

Logicon 6
f1 f2 f3 f4
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

PITCH BEND

MIN / -

MAX / +

Chan Assign

Ctrl Assign

Logicon 8
Octave Transpose

e1
Data Snap Shot

e2

e3

e4

Advanced

Synth

air

Panic

MOD

Program Save Recall Vel Curve Pad Curve Glob Chan Zone Zone Chan Zone Range

Layer BankLSB

Mute BankMSB

Logicon 8
f1 f2 f3 f4
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

PITCH BEND

MIN / -

MAX / +

Chan Assign

Ctrl Assign

Multiple velocity curves available for selection LCD display, backlit for easy control Jog wheel shuttle for fast search and control 14 MIDI function buttons including 6 assignable transport buttons 20 non-volatile memory locations AirMidi Wireless MIDI module build-in
TM

MIDI I/O, Sustain and Expression connectors 2 x expansion slot for ICON's "Synth" series Synthesizer expansion card expansion slot for ICON's "Satellite" series audio Interface expansion card Firmware upgradeable via USB port USB2.0 and USB bus-powered
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Front Panel Layout

2 9 8 7 3 4 5 6 1

Octave Transpose

e1
Data Snap Shot

e2

e3

e4

Advanced
MOD

Synth

air

Panic

Program Save Recall Vel Curve Pad Curve Glob Chan Zone Zone Chan Zone Range

Layer BankLSB

Mute BankMSB

Logicon 6
f1 f2 f3 f4
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

PITCH BEND

MIN / -

MAX / +

Chan Assign

Ctrl Assign

Faders
These four programmable faders slide up and down to adjust linear MIDI parameters such as volume.

Control Buttons
Control, set, and activate the many features of Logicon air.

LCD Screen
"Communication Central" for everything that happens on your keyboard.

Jogwheel
The jogwheel has a rotary function. Turning the jogwheel allows you to scroll through and select the options you wish to change. Pressing the jogwheel acts as an "enter" key for Logicon air.

Plus/Minus Keys
These keys are a substitute for the rotary function of the jogwheel. To scroll towards higher numbers, use the "+" key. To scroll lower, use the "-" key.

Knobs
Four programmable knobs, turn to adjust linear MIDI parameters such as stereo pan.

Pads
Eight velocity-sensitive pads can be programmed to control any on/off or touch-sensitive functions, such as MIDI Machine Controls and percussion sounds.

Transpose/Octave Buttons
Raises or lowers the pitches played on your keyboard.

Joystick
Programmable joystick to easily control functions such as pitch bend and modulation.
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Control Button Layout

Data Snap Shot

Advanced

Synth

air

Panic

Program Save Recall Vel Curve Pad Curve Glob Chan Zone Zone Chan Zone Range

Layer BankLSB

Mute BankMSB

MIN / -

MAX / +

Chan Assign

Ctrl Assign

Selecting Control Buttons

Control buttons will light up when active or selected. Pressing them again cause them to go dark, as they are not selected. When the manual or keyboard indicates to press two buttons together (the black filled box with white text), Air you can either press them simultaneously, or hold one down and then press the other. For example, to activate the Air function, you can press and hold "Program" and then press Program Layer "Layer" before releasing both buttons together.
Advanced Synth

If you wanted to use the functions that labeled with the white box (e.g. Zone Chan). Press "Advanced" button first and it will light up, then press the function (with the white box and black text) you would like to activate.

1
Program Zone Chan Zone Range

2
MIN / MAX / +

Number Pad
Logicon air uses the small numerals at the top of the keyswitch (right side of the keyswitches) to select some numeric values. You can enter a value from 0 to 127 by simply pressing the individual numerals to create the number you want. Press 1 for "One", press 1 twice for "Eleven", press 1 three times for "One Hundred and Eleven". To clear any values, and begin entering again from the start, press and hold the "0" key until a single "0" appears in the LCD.

The LCD Screen

The LCD screen on your Logicon air is "communication central" for everything that happens on your keyboard. The many various symbols and displays are explained throughout this manual, but basically here are the different sections of the LCD screen: All of Logicon air's functions will show on the LCD screen. These displays include Octave Shift, Transpose, Global Channel Assign, Zone Group Active/Inactive, Zone Global Channel Assign, Zone Range, Keyboard Velocity Curves, Pad Curves, Program Change, MIDI Channel Assign, CC Control Assign, Bank LSB and MSB, Min and Max values, Mute, Null, Panic and Air!, optional internal Synth Active, lowpass filter active, Stop, Play and Record, Save/Store, Recall, and Layer settings. Each fader, knob and pad can have a numeric designation from 1 up to 24, depending on the layer that has been selected. This ID number will also appear on the LCD when that control is activated by simply moving or touching it. The LCD screen will go dark after a short time if the Logicon air panel is not being used. It will re-light as soon as a control is activated.

Rear Panel Layout

3 4 8
IN EXPR SUSTAIN
MIDI

OUT USB

12V DC

Firmware Upgrade

1
1

Expression Pedal Input

A standard expression pedal can be connected via this 1/4-inch input.

Sustain Pedal Input

This 1/4-inch jack can be used to connect a momentary footswitch, like a piano's sustain pedal.

MIDI In Port
Connect external hardware such as a drum machine via this input.

Midi Out Port

Use the MIDI Out terminal to connect an external synthesizer or sound module.

USB Port
Operates as a MIDI port to your computer and compatible software. Also provides power to your Logicon air if not connected via the external power cord.

External Power connection

Provides power to your Logicon air. Required if operating via MIDI ports only.

Firmware Upgrade Switch and LED Indication Refer Section 6 "Firmware Upgrade Procedure" P.38 for details. Warning: Be sure to only upgrade the firmware when it is absolutely necessary. Otherwise we strongly recommend you not to do so. Please read through the upgrade process on P.40 and understand the whole procedure before you start the firmware erasing process.

On/Off switch
Then you may press the switch again to switch off the function.

SECTION 1 Getting Started

Connecting your Logicon air Keyboard System
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Connect the Logicon air to your Mac/PC via the USB ports.
Choose a USB port on your Mac/PC and insert the wide (flat) end of the USB cable. Connect the cable's square end to the Logicon air. Turn on your Logicon air and your Mac/PC's operating system should automatically "see" the new hardware and notify you that it is ready to use. Note: If you are connected to a Mac/PC with powered USB capacity, you will not need to use the external power supply. If you are not using a USB connection, the power supply will be required.
MIDI

IN

OUT USB

12V DC

PC

Connect your Logicon air to an external synthesizer or sound module.

IN OUT

Use the MIDI OUT connector on your Logicon air to connect to an input port on your external device. Enable MIDI output from your Logicon air by activating the "Synth" button (Advanced + Synth). The buttons will flash, then go dark and the symbol for a MIDI cable (a circle with five dots) will appear on the LCD screen. The MIDI Ports are now ready to transmit data.

EXPR

SUSTAIN
MIDI

USB

12V DC

Note: A USB device and a traditional MIDI device can both be used at the same time with this configuration. MIDI via USB is always enabled.
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Connect external hardware such as a drum machine or another keyboard.

Connect the MIDI OUT on the equipment you wish to control to the MIDI IN port on your Logicon air. Note: The power adapter is required when operating via the MIDI ports only.
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IN EXPR SUSTAIN
MIDI

OUT USB

12V DC

Connecting Additional Equipment

AUDIO (MONITOR)
OUTPUT INPUT USB

N16549

X
MADE IN PRC

HP

LEFT

RIGHT

MIC IN

X-Synth Plug-in
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AUDIO (MONITOR)
OUTPUT

G
MADE IN PRC

HP

LEFT

RIGHT

G-Synth Plug-in
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AUDIO (MONITOR)
OUTPUT INPUT

MADE IN PRC

HP

LEFT

RIGHT G

PRO
s y n t h e s i z e r

MIC IN

G-SynthPro Plug-in

(Note: Pictures show above may slightly difference from the actual products)

Internal Synthesizer
plug-in

The optional X-Synth internal synthesizer will provide a headphone jack and a separate USB port on the installation card on the back panel. G-Synth and G-Synth Pro options will soon be available as well. If you are using Logicon air with these plugin options, the 12V/DC power adapter will be required, as USB alone will not supply sufficient electricity.

Remove the Synth Panel with a screwdriver, and pull out silghtly the attached cable

Plug the cable to your ICON Synth Plug-in Synthesizer module and install back to Logicon air rear panel.

Expression pedal
A standard expression pedal has a stereo 1/4" plug and a rocking foot control. It can be used to control the volume of the MIDI device you are controlling via Logicon air, or the optional internal synth as well. Use a pedal that is designed to be a generic controller, not one for use with a specific keyboard, such as a digital organ.

Sustain footswitch
This 1/4-inch jack can be used to connect a momentary footswitch, like a piano's sustain pedal. "Momentary" means that while the pedal is depressed, it is momentarily is active, and is then inactive when released. Switches come in two types, "normally open" and "normally closed." In the standard configuration, "normally closed," pressing the pedal opens the circuit, making the sounds played from the keyboard sustain until the pedal is released, or closed.
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Controller Features and Settings

Learning how to effectively and creatively use the many controllers on your Logicon air is crucial to using this instrument to its full potential. Each of the faders, knobs, and pads can be programmed with MIDI effects and can be assigned to different MIDI channels. They are all programmed at the time of manufacture to send MIDI information on the channel number that matches the fader and knob number. Fader 1 / knob 1 sends on channel 1, Fader 2 / knob 2 on channel 2, etc. All the pads are preset to channel 10 only. Use the CHAN Assign function to assign any channel 1-16. All the faders, knobs, and pads also come with factory preset MIDI Controller Messages (CC numbers). These can be changed by using the Ctrl Assign function as described in Section 2Programming Controls (P.20).
BankLSB BankMSB

Chan Assign

Ctrl Assign

BankLSB

BankMSB

Chan Assign

Ctrl Assign

Faders
There are four faders on Logicon air. Fader 4 is the generally-accepted control for volume. You can assign any one of 119 different MIDI CC numbers to any fader, although we recommend keeping Fader 4 set to volume (CC 07), for volume control. CC numbers 120 to 127 are non-linear parameters, and cannot be controlled by a linear fader. Initially, all faders are set to control volume (CC 07). All faders have a minimum value of 0 and a maximum value of 127. When Logicon air is first turned on, the faders are all on full, or sending a MIDI value of 127. Michael Says: "If you want the panel to look the way it is preset at the factory, move all the faders up full BEFORE you turn Logicon air on. NULL mode will prevent these 127's from being transmitted, but it is nice to know that the panel looks the way it is set. And, if you want to simulate "Omni" mode, set all the faders, knobs and pads to channel 1, and use global channel 1 as well."

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Knobs
There are four knobs on Logicon air. They have been preset to channel 1 to 4 and have all been assigned to MIDI CC 10 Stereo Pan. Any linear CC number can be assigned to any knob, as well as any individual channels 1-16. When Logicon air is turned on, all the knobs default to full on, or MIDI value 127. The MIDI value 0 is pan full left, MIDI value 64 is pan middle, and 127 is pan full left. Michael says: "Think about how fine or smooth a control technique you will need to use, and then decide whether to use a knob or a fader for that function. Your fader chops may be smoother, or a knob, with their slow rotary action, might be better suited."

Pads
There are eight velocity-sensitive pads on Logicon air, located on the left side of the front panel. They can be changed to control any on/off or touchsensitive functions, such as MIDI Machine Controls, drum sounds, pitched notes on any MIDI sound module or softsynth, or any other non-linear functions. Note that, when using the pads to control pitches, the Octave/ Transpose buttons will not affect the pitches, since the MIDI CC numbers are fixed. Initially, the pads are all set to transmit on Channel 10 as the default. Their factory CC numbers, however, are not all set to a uniform number, like the faders and knobs. They are set to CC's that match notes on the keyboard. Pad One is set to CC 50 (D2), Pad Two is set to CC 48 (C2), Pad Three is set to CC 45 (A1), and Pad Four is set to CC 46 (Bb1). Pad Five is set to CC 36 (C1), Pad Six is set to CC 38 (D1), Pad Seven is CC 37 (C#1), and Pad Eight is set to CC 42 (F#1). Michael Says: "The pads are very cool! They can do anything the keyboard can do. So, if you have music that uses pitches that you can play like a drum, simply assign those key-note, via the CC number, to a pad and play the pads instead of having to play the keyboard. This is especially good for hits and percussive effects of all kinds." Note: You can very easily assign of the eight pads to any note on the keyboard. To do so, press the "Ctrl Assign" button (it lights up), then play any note on the keyboard. Now hit the pad you would like to assign to that note and press the "Ctrl Assign" button again to finish.
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Joystick
The joystick is used to control Pitch Bend and Modulation effects. The pitch bend value and function are fixed, so that the side-to-side motion of the joystick will bend a pitch up or down one whole step. Moving the stick left bends pitch down, moving it right bends it up. The joystick has a relatively large default area in the center, for easy return to "no bend" or "no modulation". The pitch bend function is spring-loaded, and will return to default, "0" when released. The modulation function moves freely, and must be returned to 0 by the user. The up/down motion of the joystick produces a modulation effect only when pushed upward, or forward. So, moving it past the center downwards is a secure way to remove a modulation effect without having to hit center exactly. The forward/backward motion of the joystick is both programmable and assignable. For instance, you may want to control L/R panning with the joystick. To assign this kind of function, look at a MIDI CC implementation chart /P.49. Find the function you want, in this instance Pan, which is MIDI CC 10. Press Cntrl Assign, then activate the up/down function of the joystick. The current CC number will appear. It will be 1, for modulation. Use the jogwheel or numbered buttons to select MIDI CC number 10. Press the Cntrl Assign button again. It will go dark. The up/down joystick will now cause the L/R stereo field to move as you move the joystick, down for pan left, and up for pan right, just like a knob or fader. Any linear CC can be assigned and programmed for the joystick with a similar procedure. However, the modulation function will remain enabled, in addition to the other assigned function. Michael Says: "The joystick can be used for lots of non-audio mixing functions. If you want to get 'spontaneously artistic' with your mixing, assign a control like pan, reverb, or a VST plug-in effect, to the joystick and EXPRESS yourself!" If the joystick is adjusted, while a button in the Vel Curve or Pad Curve sections is lit, the LCD will display Pb(pitchbend) when the stick is moved side-to-side, or Md (modulation) when moved up or down.

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Changing Octaves and Transposing your Keyboard

Octave Buttons
Pressing either of these buttons will adjust the octave for your keyboard. Press the left button to lower the octave of pitches triggered from the keyboard and the right button to raise the octave. The LCD panel will show the letters OCT and the numerals -2 through 5 to indicate how many octaves lower or higher the keyboard has been shifted from the default setting. Select 0 if you want the keyboard to play unshifted. Transpose To move the pitches of the notes on the keyboard by less than an octave, just like using the capo on a guitar, press both Octave buttons together. They will flash on, and then immediately go dark. TRANS will appear in the middle right of the LCD. The TRANS light on the LCD will remain lit as long as the controls are being used. Now use the left and right "Octave buttons" to move pitch level of the keyboard down and up, respectively. The LCD will show the number 00 as the default, that is, all the keys play normal pitches. Logicon air can be tranposed up or down one octave, in halfstep increments. As you transpose the keyboard up or down, numbers -12 through +12 will show on the LCD to indicate how many half steps it has been transposed. Michael Says: "The transpose function is especially useful for creating glissando effects. If you are doing music in a key that is NOT C major, A minor, F#/Gb major or Eb minor, you can still use the white or black keys to make a cascade of notes that fits your music. Use the transpose feature to make the white or black keys equal the key of your piece. As an example, say your song is in G major. Transpose Logicon air down one half-step (-1). Now Gb major equals G major, and the BLACK keys are ready to use for a pentatonic glissando. OR, say your song is in F# minor. Transpose Logicon air up three half-steps(+3). Now, A minor equals F# minor, and the white keys are available for a minor (Aeolian) scale-glissando."
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Setting Global Channels

The MIDI system can send and receive messages on 16 different channels. If you are connected to a computer, the MIDI software you have installed will typically receive messages on all channels. External MIDI synthesizers, sound modules, and some virtual instruments may only be able to receive MIDI messages on a single channel. This requires that you match the transmit channel on your Logicon air with the receiving channel of your MIDI device. If you would like to send specific messages to specific MIDI devices, you will need to set up your Logicon air to transmit on individual channels. If you would like all the MIDI messages from your Logicon air sent to all connected devices, setting a Global channel will do just that. Note: The Global Channel for your keyboard is always on and will automatically transmit on the global channel you have set. If you want to use multiple devices on different channels, set the Omni mode to "off" on your external devices so the software will ignore the Global Channel.

Global Channel
Unless you have a large or complex MIDI control task going, you can assign everything to a single global channel (typically channel one). This way, whatever is being controlled by Logicon air gets all the information you are sending it without you having to remember what channels you may be using. To assign a Global channel, press Glob Chan. The button will light up. The LCD display will read GLOB CHAN, the left side of the display will show "CH," and the right side will show a two-digit number, from 01 through 16. Choose a channel by turning the jogwheel. (The 0-9 keyswitches will not work for this function.) Press the jogwheel to enter the channel and assign it. The Glob Chan button will go dark.
Glob Chan Zone

Global channels supersede all other storage and assigned functions. When you select a Global Channel, you are telling the entire unit to broadcast on that channel. Any connected software or modules set to receive on Omni mode will receive that broadcast. For separate function and control, turn off Omni Mode at the software module destination and use MIDI Channel assignment instead.
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Using and setting up Zones

Your Logicon air keyboard can be programmed to control more than one device at a time by splitting your keyboard into zones. Basically, this is like slicing up the keyboard into as many as four sections. Each section will transmit on its own MIDI channel. Michael Says: "MIDI zones are not used NEARLY as often as they could be, because they seem complicated. Think of them as having 4 different keyboards on one set of keys. Remember, they can be given ANY range or type of sound, simply by setting up the MIDI device they are controlling."

Assigning the Range of Each Zone

The Zone Range defines the upper and lower limits of each zone on the keyboard. For example, you can set Zone 1 to include all the notes from the lower end of the keyboard through middle C. First of all, each note on the keyboard has a pitch designation and a position or octave designation. The lowest key on the keyboard begins the first octave. For example C is the lowest key on both the Logicon air 5 and 6. (The lowest key is A on the 8). Each key in the first octave above that C has no numeral assigned to it. The next C above, at the end of the first octave, is C1. This also starts the second octave. This pattern continues up the keyboard, with each note between the C's having the same octave designation as the C below it. To set the range for Zone 1, press the Zone Range button. The button will light up and the "Range" box on the LCD screen will flash. If Zone 1 is active, it will be displayed on the LCD. If Zone 1 is not active, the Zone 1 box on the upper left of the LCD will flash. (See below on how to activate zones). You can set the range for any or all zones with or without them being active.
Zone Chan Zone Range

MIN / -

MAX / +

To set the lower limit for the zone, press the key that is the lowest one you want to include in the range. The note name and octave designation will appear on the left side of the LCD. The other side of the LCD will show dotted lines, indicating that the upper limit has not been set. Next, press the highest key you wish to be included in the zone. The pitch designation for that key will display on the right side of your LCD screen.
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The process to set the ranges for the other three zones is the same. To choose a zone, turn the jogwheel to scroll through the four zones and press enter to select. To finish the Zone Range setting process, press the Zone Range button. It will go dark. To confirm that your settings are correct, press the Zone Range button again. It will re-light, and the display will show the Hi and Lo notes of Zone 1's range, with the lower note pitch and octave designation at the left, and the high one at the right. Scroll through the four zones to see the settings for each zone. Michael Says: "If you are setting zones, and the LCD goes dark because it has timed out, do NOT press a key on the keyboard to activate the LCD. It will inadvertently set a zone limit! Use a slider, knob or pad instead to relight the LCD, as these will not affect your zone settings." Michael Says: "If you are going to use zone settings and ranges, designate the lowest range as Zone 1, and the others IN ORDER as they ascend the keyboard. That way, you won't be confused about which zone is which. Also, you can have the zones overlap, so, if you do, make note of the overlap points to avoid being surprised by what happens when you start playing the keys!"

Activating/Deactivating Zones
To activate a Zone, press the Zone button. A column at the left side of the LCD display will blink ZONE 1. Press the jogwheel. The "Zone 1" light on the display stays on, indicating that Zone 1 is activated. To activate another zone, turn the jogwheel and Zone 2 will now be flashing. To activate it, press the jogwheel. Now zone 1 and zone 2 are active and lit on the LCD. You can repeat this process until any or all 4 zones are active.
Glob Chan Zone

To deactivate a zone, follow the same process as above. The selected zones will flash and pressing the jogwheel again will cause "Zone 1" to disappear from the LCD screen, indicating that the zone has been disabled. When you are finished activating or deactivating zones, press the Zone button again. It will go dark, indicating that the zone select function is inactive. Zones do not need to be allocated in numerical order, although setting things up this way does help you keep track of what you have assigned.
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Assigning Zones to Individual Channels

If you are using zones to send commands to more than one destination, each zone must have its own channel. Otherwise, a command or note played on the keyboard would send that "note-on" message everywhere, instead of to the particular part of the module or software it is controlling. Be sure to set the target for each zone to receive on that MIDI channel only, by turning off the Omni mode Rx function on your targeted devices or modules. When Zone 1 is active, it has a default channel of Zone Chan Zone Range Ch.1, Zone 2 defaults to Ch.2, etc. To change these assignments, press the Zone Chan (Advanced + Zone Chan) button. The LCD display will flash MIN / MAX / + "Zone 1." You can select a zone channel other than 1 by turning the jogwheel. (This is the sole option for selecting MIDI zone channel assignment numbers. The numbered buttons do not function here, and the jogwheel will scroll through the 4 zones, but will not assign new numbers higher than 4.) The lower-case letters "c" appear in the LCD when you are setting MIDI zone channels. These settings are NOT global channels, they only apply to the MIDI zones you have selected to assign channels for.

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Assigning Controllers to different MIDI Channels

Each fader, knob, or pad can be set up to send to a specific MIDI channel. Setting specific channel assignments for a fader, knob, or pad gives you control over the destination of MIDI messages from that controller, if you want or need it. Typically, an entire F-Slot's worth of assignments will share a channel. To assign channels, press the Chan Assign button. The button will light up and "CHAN" will appear on the LCD display. Now, activate the control you want to assign to a MIDI channel by moving the fader, turning the knob, or tapping the pad. The number of that control will appear in the display. The control ID number will change if you activate another control.
BankLSB BankMSB

Chan Assign

Ctrl Assign

Michael Says: " Remember, the numeral 1 means fader #1, OR knob #1, OR pad #1, so be CLEAR about which control is active by moving/turning/tapping it one more time if you are not sure which one is on." When you have activated a control, and can see its ID and current MIDI channel in the display, turn the jogwheel to select a channel. A value from 1 to 16 will appear on the right side of the display. Selecting the value automatically assigns it to that control. If you want to assign other controls to new MIDI channels, simply activate them, and repeat the process. There is no need to press the Chan Assign button, as it will remain lit and active until you press it again. When you are finished assigning controllers to your desired channels, press Chan Assign. The button will go dark indicating that the function is no longer active.

Setting up AirMidiTM wireless MIDI function

Logicon air series keyboards have built-in AirMidiTM wireless MIDI module. This will enable you to receive and transmit wireless MIDI signal with ICON TM AirMidi RX MIDI wireless receiver. In order to use the function, you have to purchase the AirMidi RXTM to communicate with the Logicon-air internal AirMidiTM transmitter module. For setup details, please refer to the AirMidi RX user manaul.
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SECTION 2 Assigning MIDI Functions

Assigning MIDI Messages to Controllers
There are 128 MIDI Controller messages (CCs) that are used for adjusting parameters in MIDI devices. The more common functions, such as volume, balance, pan, and reverb, have standardized MIDI numbers, called RPNs (Registered Program Numbers). NRPNs (Non-Registered Program Numbers) do not have a set MIDI function and may correlate to device-specific or user-defined MIDI Controller messages. Refer to the General MIDI Controller Number Chart (Appendix C /P.49) for all functions assigned to Registered Program Numbers (RPN). For example, "volume" always has a CC number of "7." CCs numbered 0-67 are continuous controls, each with a range of values from 0-127, while CCs 68-97 are switches (on/off control). Numbers 98-127 are unassigned parameters and global mode controls. If a connected MIDI device or software features controls assigned to NRPNs, refer to the MIDI implementation chart ( Appendix A/P.46) available in the user's manual for that device or program. Note: If the manufacturer of your connected MIDI devices lists NRPNs in hexadecimal format, use a Hexadecimal Conversion Chart such as the one in found in (Appendix E /P.51) of this manual to translate the value into decimal format.

Programming Controls
To assign a CC number to a Logicon air control, press Ctrl Assign. It will light up. Next, activate any fader, knob, or pad by sliding, turning, or tapping it, respectively. The ID number for the control you have just activated will appear on the left side of the LCD screen. For example "1" for fader, knob or pad #1. The right side of the screen will display the MIDI CC number currently assigned to that control. The letters "cc" will appear above this number. Turn the jogwheel or use the numbered keypad to select the CC number you would like to assign. To assign another controller, simply activate another fader, knob, or pad. Its ID number and current CC will appear. Repeat this process for all the faders, knobs, and pads you need to assign. For your convenience, it is recommended that you keep a written log sheet as your own template or MIDI-Map.
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When you are finished assigning MIDI functions to the controllers, press "Ctrl Assign" to complete the change and exit the control assign function. The button will go dark. EXAMPLE: To set fader #4 as "Volume," press "Ctrl Assign." Slide fader #4 to activate it. Turn the jogwheel until "7" is indicated by the right-hand number (or type "7" on the keypad). Press "Ctrl Assign."
MICHAEL SAYS: "Where possible, you may want to match the CC number

to the fader, knob, or pad number to make it easier to find. BUT, on the Logicon air, f4 should always be volume (CC #7). Note: If you would like to save the MIDI map you have created, press the "Save" button. When it lights up, use the jogwheel to select a storage slot (F1-F20). All current fader, knob, and pad settings are now saved together. (see Section 4 - Saving and Recalling Your Control Settings / P.32).

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Setting the Minimum and Maximum values

You may want to set a controller with an assigned MIDI CC to have a minimum and/or maximum value of something other than "0" or "127," respectively. For instance, if you wish to have the volume fader to a certain level other than silent, program that fader (usually F4) for that minimum value. As you bring the fader to its lowest point, the control will reach the pre-programmed volume level. When the control is all the way down, instead of being off, it will be at the set minimum level. Similarly, if you want some peak volume to be assigned without exceeding that limit, set its maximum using MAX.

Assigning a Min/Max value

To set a minimum value, or a "floor," press the Zone Chan Zone Range MIN button. It lights up. Activate the fader, knob, or pad that you wish to set by sliding, turning, or tapping it. The ID number for that control will MIN / MAX / + appear on the left side of the LCD screen. The value at the right of the LCD screen is the current minimum value for that control. It has a range from 0 to 127, like most other MIDI values. Choose a value using the jogwheel, or use the numbered buttons. Activate another controller to set another minimum value, or press the MIN button again to turn off the assign function. The button will go dark.

Assigning a Min/Max value

The process for setting the Maximum value is just the same as setting the "floor". Activate the control whose max or "ceiling" you want to set up. Press the MAX button. It will light up. Select the maximum value using the jogwheel or numbered buttons. Then, press MAX again to turn off its function.

Zone Chan

Zone Range

MIN / -

MAX / +

Michael Says: "Keep a written record of which controls are getting their floors and ceilings re-assigned, AND what the new values ARE. It'll keep the surprises out of your mixes!"

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MIDI Program Changes

Program messages (commonly referred to as patches) are the different preset instrument sounds in a MIDI device. Synth Air To change the patch to a different sound, press the Program button. The button lights up. The PROG box lights up in the top of the LCD display and a number from 0 to 127 will appear in the display under the PROG box, indicating the currently-assigned program, or patch number. Use the jogwheel or numbered keys to find the number that corresponds to the sound you want. Press the jogwheel to assign and activate that number.
Data Snap Shot

Program

Layer

Refer to the chart of preset MIDI program numbers found in Appendix B /P.47 ( General MIDI Instruments - Program Change Numbers ). Note: A sound setting is called a PATCH because, in the earliest synthesizers, like Keith Emerson's Moog One, sounds were created using actual patch cords, running all over the front panel fron jack to jack. To alter the "patch" you had to re-configure your patch cords. Michael Says: "Logicon air uses a 0-127 MIDI configuration. If the patchsheet for anything you want Logicon air to control uses 1-128, simply add "one" to the Logicon air number to make it match the patchsheet." Program change may be a function which has to be activated on a module or softsynth that you could control from Logicon air. There should be a "Prgm Rx" setting that you can enable with a "Yes" or "On" setting. Logicon air's optional internal synth will always respond to program changes.

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Bank Changes
Some MIDI devices have more than 128 program messages (or instruments). If this is the case, the program messages are separated into sets of sounds, called banks. Bank MSB/LSB settings are used to change banks on sound modules or softsynths that use more than one bank, ( which is just about all of the GOOD ones!). Most, if not all, synth modules and softsynths only need to have a Bank LSB message sent to change the bank.

Changing the Bank

To use this feature, press BANK LSB. It lights up. BANK LSB appears on the LCD. Use the jogwheel, numbered buttons to select a bank number that corresponds to the bank you wish to select on your synth. Most synths will use bank numbers that are the same number as the MIDI value, that is, to select bank 1, enter a 1. If your synth uses a ZERO, you may have to try entering "0" to get the first bank.

BankLSB

BankMSB

Chan Assign

Ctrl Assign

Data

Snap Shot

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SECTION 3 Velocity and Pad Curves

Velocity Curves
Velocity curves change the way a note played on the keyboard will respond to fast, slow, heavy or light touch. Since different people have different playing styles, the Logicon air offers eight different velocity curves to choose from. Some curves give a faster rise time, or onset of sound. Some give a smooth rise. There are also three fixed curves that give you a consistent response, no matter how you touch or press the key. They control synth envelopes (ADSR) in a nice, predictable way. The fixed curves are also useful when composing drum parts.

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

C8

F1- presets all contact with the pads to a value of 60. F2-presets all pads to 120. F3-presets all pads to 127, their maximum value, at all times.

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Changing the Velocity Curve

The Logicon air has 8 velocity curve settings to choose from. Changing the velocity curve will affect all the zones on the keyboard. To activate the Velocity Curve function, press the Vel Curve (Advanced + Vel Curve) button. The word VEL CURVE appears in the right side of the LCD display. Use the jogwheel to scroll through the selections, C1 through C8, and F1, F2, and F3. Choose one, and press the jogwheel to enter and activate it. The Vel Curve light both go dark.
Vel Curve Pad Curve

Michael Says:

"Your ear is the best judge of which curve to use. Try some of them out on the sounds you will be using. BUT, write down which one was originally assigned before you start making changes.

Pad Curve
Just as there are eight velocity curve settings for the keyboard, there are four settings for the trigger pads. Like velocity curves, the pad curve settings will determine how the Logicon air responds to your playing on the trigger pads. The Pad Curve options are C1, C2,C3,C4,F1, F2, and F3. C1-C4 is for velocity-sensitivity. Whatever is being controlled by the pads will respond to how fast, not how hard you touch, tap or press them. If you are looking to send a range of values, or to have dynamic (loud and soft) control over some notes, percussion or some other sound, use this setting. F1- presets all contact with the pads to a value of 60. F2-presets all pads to 120. F3-presets all pads to 127, their maximum value, at all times.

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Assigning a Pad Curve

To choose and assign a pad curve, press the Pad Curve (Advanced +Pad Curve) button. The LCD shows the letters "Pd" at the left side. Select C1, C2, C3, C4, F1, F2, or F3 by using the jogwheel. To assign a setting, press the jogwheel. The button go dark. Like Velocity Curves, assigning a Pad Curve will affect all the trigger pads.
Vel Curve Pad Curve

VEL. CURVE

Assignable AfterTouch Feature

Logicon air has an Assignable AfterTouch feature, which is a bit like giving the keyboard a set of MIN and MAX values in order to limit the scope of expression the keyboard will provide. This can give the performer more precise control over the musical results. Possible uses of this feature include using a synth patch whose filter "opens" and "closes" more predictably with AfterTouch control, or playing a percussion sound with a limited range of dynamics, so that soft or "ghosted" notes are eliminated. The AfterTouch can be assigned to a MIDI channel (not a Global Chanel) for ease of use, and so its min/max values will not affect other F-slot presets.

Assigning AfterTouch to a MIDI Channel

Press "Chan Assign" and press any key with a strong downward motion until you see "At" on the LCD screen. Once you see "At," rotate the jogwheel to select the channel from 1-16.

GRP A

VEL.CURVE PROG STORE RECALL TRANS OCT CC GLOB DEV. ID NRPN PANIC SNAPSHOT
GLOB LAY F P V CHAN 123456

GRP B ZONE CHAN BANK LSB MSB MIN MAX GRP C GRP D A B

MUTE

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Setting the AfterTouch Min/Max Values

With AfterTouch assigned to a channel, you can now set the Min/Max values. Press the "Min" button, then press any key with the same strong downward motion until you see "At" at the LCD. Rotate the jogwheel to select the valve from 0-127. Repeat the process for the Max value by pressing the "Max" button. The numeric buttons or the +/- keys do not apply to this feature.
A

Min

Max

GRP A

VEL.CURVE PROG STORE RECALL TRANS OCT CC GLOB DEV. ID NRPN PANIC SNAPSHOT
GLOB LAY F P V CHAN 123456

GRP B ZONE CHAN BANK LSB MSB MIN MAX GRP C GRP D B

MUTE

Min

Max

GRP A

VEL.CURVE PROG STORE RECALL TRANS OCT CC GLOB DEV. ID NRPN PANIC SNAPSHOT
GLOB LAY F P V CHAN 123456

GRP B ZONE CHAN BANK LSB MSB MIN MAX GRP C GRP D A B

MUTE

Note: When assigning AfterTouch, you should have the Modulation joystick (the "y" axis) pulled all the way down to the bottom. Otherwise, "nd" will keep flashing on the LCD. When you have assigned the AfterTouch values, store the settings in an Fslot, for easy recall and switching between altered and standard keyboard modes. Michael Says: "Synths respond to AfterTouch only if there is something that the synth setting will be able to "see" or "do". If your filter has a "wow" or a "sweep," or if a percussion sound has the ability to be played over and over again in rapid succession, then AfterTouch can help control these features. The more you restrict the range of values, the "tighter" the control you will have over these sounds, and the more predictably they will respond. The MIN value is like setting the attack threshold, and the MAX is like setting the top volume or the release time. Your ear and fingers can tell you how "tight" the values need to be for the results you want!"
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SECTION 4 Using with Connected Devices

Controlling the Transmission of MIDI Messages
As soon as Logicon air is connected to a computer or MIDI module, the current settings on the panel are immediately transmitted to the device or software. This is also true when you call up a new memory location ("F-slot"). This could cause the receiving parameter on your software or external MIDI device to jump suddenly from its current setting to that of your Logicon air. To control avoid unwanted results such as a sudden change in volume or a jump in pan positioning, use Mute mode features.

MUTE mode
Mute mode allows you to move any control on Logicon air, and not get an effect at all until you transmit the change with a "snapshot." MUTE mode allows you to create a large set of commands that can all be sent with one touch, rather than having to do them all one at a time. It also allows you to move any fader or knob, or touch any pad, to determine what function it is controlling, by checking its CC number with the Ctrl Assign key, or to check and readjust its value, without affecting anything. Press the Mute button to enter mute mode. It will light up when activated and "MUTE" will appear on the LCD screen.
Panic

Layer

Mute

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SNAPSHOT The Snapshot function is used to send an entire set of MIDI commands at once. It works in tandem with the MUTE key. To best utilize the Snapshot function, activate the MUTE function. The button lights up and stays lit. MUTE appears in the LCD. Now you can re-position any slider or knob. Its value will show in the LCD. To send all of these changes at once, press the Snap Shot ("+" & "-" Panic buttons together). The word SNAPSHOT will appear briefly on the LCD. The MIDI device or software has now received all the commands or Layer Mute changes to settings you just made. Snapshot will send command values for any liner control on Logicon air, like the faders, knobs, Expression pedal, and Modulation/PitchBend joystick. Snapshot bypasses MUTE mode, so that you can remain in mute mode and send any number of Snapshots without resetting anything else.
Data Snap Shot

Advanced

VEL. CURVE

Panic Mode
If your recording software, synth modules or softsynths are experiencing an undefined problem, or are creating any situation that gives you uncontrolled noise or unusual responses that you cannot immediately diagnose, hit the PANIC button! This will stop everything, so you can figure out how to get your devices under control. To Activate Panic mode: Press the "Panic" (Layer + Mute buttons together). "PANIC" appears on the LCD and the buttons light for a short time before going out.
Panic

Layer
VEL. CURVE

Mute

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MIDI Machine Control

MIDI Machine Control (MMC) messages are used by some devices and software to simulate the controls that any analog tape recorder would have, such as Stop, Play, and Record. Not all soft/hardware will respond to MMC messages, so look for the section on this topic in the manual for whatever software or hardware device you are using with Logicon air. It will tell you what functions can be operated with the MMC buttons on Logicon air. When you press the Rewind button, , "rd" will appear on the LCD and your recording will rewind. The arrow-right key is used because that is the direction the tape on an analog recorder would move during rewind. When you press , "FF" will appear on the LCD. The (Black Square), , is stop. When you press it "St" will appear. The is play. "PL" will appear on the LCD. The (Black Circle), , is record. Pressing it makes "rC" appear on the LCD.

Recall

Vel Curve

The MMC message is a SysEx message. (See Section 7- The MIDI glossary for more details /P.41.) The device ID for Logicon air is 127, the standard MIDI default. Your soft/hardware can be configured to accept this device ID, if it does not already recognize the default 127 value. The CC numbers for these controls are

rewind = 05 fast forward = 04 stop = 01 play = 02 record = 06

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Lowpass Filter
The ( ) key. This key activates a lowpass filter for the internal synth. This has the effect of darkening any internal sound. A lowpass filter lets the low frequencies pass, but filters out the higher ones, making any synth patch seem darker or mellower.

Saving and Recalling Your Control Settings

After you have programmed the controls on your Logicon air, you may want to save your settings so that you can easily recall everything you have programmed. There are 20 storage locations available numbered from F1-F20. To save a set of assignments, press the "Save" key. It will light up. STORE will appear in the LCD. The letter F, with a number from 1 to 20 will appear in the lower right of the screen indicating the storage slot that will be assigned. Select a storage space number by using the jogwheel . (The numbered buttons will not work for this function.) Press the jogwheel to store the current set of fader /knob/ pad and other assignments in that slot number.
Save Recall

The factory presets are originally contained in the storage slot F1. Michael says: "If you are going to use two, or even three, sets of control settings in a serial fashion, that is, back and forth between them, use F slots that are in numerical sequence. To rearrange your current slots, simply use one slot as a "hold" slot. Assign a set that needs to be moved to the HOLD, then re-assign it to the slot that is conveniently in series." To recall any group of settings you have stored in the "F slots:" Press the RECALL button. The button will light up Save and the lower right of the LCD screen will show F1-F20. Select which group you want to re-establish on Logicon air's panel by using the jogwheel to scroll through the different storage slots. Press the jogwheel to enter and activate it. If you press RECALL again, the last value entered will reappear on the LCD.
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Recall

Setting Layers for Controllers

The Layer function is an important feature for getting the most out of Logicon air. Each fader can have any MIDI channel from 1 thru 16. They can even all have the same channel. If you are using multitrack recording software, this will allow you to control 16 channels of digital audio volumes at once. If you program each of the faders for CC 7, volume, you can shift between layers whenever a fader from group 1-4, 5-8, 9-12or 13 thru 16 is needed.
Panic

Press the LAYER key. It will light up and remain lit. The lower right corner of the LCD will display "L1". These signals indicate that "Layer No.1" is active. The numbers of the faders match the numbers on the labels. "L2" indicates that the faders are now numbered 5 thru 8. "L3" indicates fader numbers 9 thru 12 and "L4" indicates fader numbers 13 thru 16. Rotate the jogwheel to scroll through the different layers of faders (1, 2 ,3 or 4) and press it to enter your selection. Then press the Layer button. The LAYER button will go dark. When you move a fader, its newly assigned number will show up in the LCD. The knob layers 1, 2, 3 and 4, expand the number of knobs available from 4 to 16. "L1" uses the numbers on the panel, "L2" uses 5 thru 8, and "L3" uses 9 thru 12 and "L4" use 13 thru 16. These layers are useful for multitrack audio software, as well as softsynth controls.

Layer

Mute

Data

Snap Shot

VEL. CURVE

Michael Says: "If you are using multiple layers of faders or knobs, set them up so the layers have similar functions, or control one aspect of your MIDI device, and another layer has a separate set of parameters to control. Mixing up the groups will lead to confusion..." The 1, 2,3 and 4 layers works the same way for the pads. You can have one set for notes, one set for drum sounds, or any combination. To use these layers, their CC and MIDI channel assignments must first be programmed and stored in an F slot. Follow the procedures above, using the MIDI implementation and CC number charts from the manual of the device you are going to control. Then, use the SAVE function when an entire layer is completely assigned. Go on to the next one, and a third if you need it,
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and repeat the process until all 16 faders, 16 knobs and 32 pads have been assigned. Each F-slot can contain the saved assignments for all four layers of faders, knobs and pads. Michael says: Just because you are using three layers does NOT mean that all four sets of controls need to be different. If some parameters are common to all three groups, just keep them the same, and only change the ones that need to vary. Notes: When you are changing Layer 1, 2,3 and 4. The layer for fader, knob and pad are changing simultaneously.

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SECTION 5 Advanced Use of Logicon air

Templates, NRPN's and Multiple Functions.
Templates
To design a template, or series of templates for use with specific software or modules, the owner's manual for these programs and devices will be your first guide. The second aspect is your own concept of what you want Logicon air to "feel" like. You have the option of creating your own mixer, keyboard or controller. So, don't be limited by your experiences with previous hardware devices. To make a digital software audio recorder operate like an analog board, compare the onscreen pictures your software uses with Logicon air's front panel controls. The idea is to set up the faders, knobs (and, possibly pads) to mimic the layout and function of your software, which is already imitating an analog mixer/recorder to begin with! Remember, faders and rotary knobs have 4 layers each, so set them up for up to 16 audio channels, and 16 controls. Example... Layer 1 fader 1 = volume track1 knob 1 = stereo pan track 1 knob 4 = effects pan track 1 Layer 2 fader 5 = volume track 5 knob 5 = stereo pan track 5 knob 7 = effects pan track 5

To control a software synth, compare the graphics of the computer screen display with Logicon air's front panel. Determine which synth controls are best suited for knobs or faders. (Remember, the faders move fast, but the knobs give you finer control.) Find the MIDI CC numbers that correspond to the parameters you want to assign. Program Logicon air so that the faders and knobs fit the picture you are looking at on the screen.

NRPN's
Non-registered program numbers are MIDI CC's that are open to each manufacturer's option. There is a standardized system for these controls. CC numbers 96 and 97, 98 and 99, along with numbers 6 and 38 are used for manufacturer-specified functions. CC 96 is the Data Decrement, a technical way of saying the "down button". CC 97 is the "up button" CC 6 is a fader CC number for sending coarse control MIDI data. Many functions do not use a coarse control, so... CC 38, the fine control fader. CC 98 is the macro- or "coarse" controller. CC 99 is the micro, or "fine" controller.
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These CC messages tell the MIDI device or program that a certain type of message is coming. They do not send the information itself. These NRPN use two-part MID messages, a MSB and a LSB. That is why each message needs two steps. The Bank MSB and Bank LSB buttons on Logicon air do not send these messages for NRPN's they are for Bank Change messages only. To control a module or software's NRPN functions, you need to find how the unit will accept MIDI CC's. Logicon air can accept the assignment of any MIDI NRPN CC to any fader or knob. It cannot assign any other MIDI values beyond 127. The software or module should already have the correct settings, so that it will correctly interpret a MIDI message from a fader or knob with the CC numbers shown above. To send a NPRN message, signal the MIDI receiver that a message is coming, using the fader/knob assigned to CC 99, (assuming the CC98 coarse control is not utilized). Then, use the fader(s) assigned to CC 96-97 to send an "up" or "down" message to the device. This tells the receiver what direction the next change will go in. Then, send the change, preferably using a knob assigned to CC38. This will tell the device to make a change in the desired direction. Each "tick" of the knob, which you can feel when it is turned, will be an increment, or change of 1, such as from 16 to 17. The actual value that is used will depend on the current setting of whatever parameter you are working with. There are online resources from manufacturers and MIDI experts to assist you in getting the most from Logicon air, and the hard/software you can use with it.

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Controlling Multiple Devices

Logicon air can control a softsynth, a hardware module, a loop-based audio program AND a digital audio recorder, all at the same time. Each set of control assignments can be stored in an F-slot memory location, including layers of fader, knob, and pad assignments. Global channel assignments are the only thing that must be edited manually, and are not stored in an F-slot. When controlling multiple MIDI receivers, you can switch between F-slot presets freely. You only have to change the global channel setting to keep messages from being sent to all devices all the time. Example... Module: F-slot 1, global channel 1. Set module to receive on Channel 1 only. Disable OMNI mode on all devices. F-slot 2. Manually change Logicon air's Global Channel to 2. F-slot 3, Global Channel 3 F slots 3,4,5, for all 28 channels of available control. Global channel 4.

SoftSynth: Loop Program: Recording Software:

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SECTION 6 Firmware Upgarde Procedure

Warning: Be sure to only upgrade the firmware when it is absolutely necessary. Otherwise we strongly recommend you not to do so. Please read through the upgrade process below and understand the whole procedure before you start the firmware erasing process. Note: The firmware upgrade procedure is supported by Windows platforms (XP or Vista) only.

Step 1 Erase the keyboard's internal firmware

a) Turn off your Logicon air keyboard and plug the USB cable into the keyboard and your computer. + 12V DC Logicon b) Press down the " Firmware upgrade" Firmware switch with a small screwdriver to the Upgrade "Upgrade" position. The switch is located on the rear panel as shown in diagram 1.
Diagram 1

c) Turn on your Logicon air keyboard's power. d) Wait at least 15 seconds for Logicon air to erase the internal firmware. Note: You must wait at least 15 seconds, otherwise the subsequent upgrade process will not be successful. e) After 15 seconds, press the firmware upgrade switch with the small screwdriver back to the "Off" position f) Turn off the power of your Logicon air keyboard.

Step 2 Install the keyboard driver

a) Turn on the keyboard power. A "Found new hardware" window will appear.
Diagram 2

Diagram 3

b) A "Found new hardware wizard" window will appear. Select "No, not this time" and click "Next". c) Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and click "Next".
Diagram 4

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d) Tick "Include this location in the search". Click "Browse" to select the "USB ICON driver" in your driver CD. Then click "Next". Note: Please uncheck the box "Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM..)
Diagram 5

e) Select "USB ICON driver" as shown in diagram 6 and click "Next".

Diagram 6

f) Click "Continue anyway" when you see the window as shown in diagram 7.
Note: Although this message appears, the ICON USB driver is fully tested and compatible with the Windows platform.

Diagram 7

g) The keyboard driver has been completely installed. Click "Finish" as shown in diagram 8.

Diagram 8

Step 3 Install the firmware upgrade software

a) Install the "SAM-BA" software from your "Firmware upgrade

program CD" on your computer.

b) Click "SAM-BA_V1.8.exe" to start the

installation and follow the steps until "Finish".

Diagram 9

c) Restart the computer.

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Step 4 Write the new firmware to the keyboard.

a) Double click the "SAM-BA.exe" icon located on your desktop. A window as shown in diagram 10 will appear.

b) Select "COM1" and click "USB connection".

Diagram 10

c) Click "Browse" on the "Send file name" section. Then select the ".bin" file that you have downloaded from the icon website. ( www.icon-global.com )
Diagram 11

d) Click "Send file" on the "Send File Name" Section

Diagram 12

e) A window appears as shown in diagram 13, click "Yes" f) Another window appears as shown in diagram 14, click "Yes" again
Diagram 13

Diagram 14

g) When the firmware upgrade is completed as shown in diagram 15, close the software.

h) To complete the firmware upgrade, turn the keyboard off and back on.
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Diagram 15

SECTION 7 Glossary
CC

Terms you will use when operating Logicon air

MIDI controller message or control change. CCs are designated by a MIDI CC number. For example MIDI CC number 7, is used for volume control. Numbers 0-63 are continuous controllers, each with a range of values from 0-127, while CC's 64-95 are switches, that is ON/OFF controls, and 96-127 are unassigned parameters and global mode controls. Just like cable television, a lot of possible MIDI information going out to one or more receivers via a wire. Channels are 1 thru 16. A de-tuned swirling sound. A number which identifies each unit linked by MIDI, for the purpose of sending and receiving System Exclusive messages. Logicon air has a fixed device ID of 127. Varying how loud or soft a sound is, so it doesn't sound mechanical or flat. An agreed-upon set of CC numbers that affects General MIDI synthesizers and drum machines. There are 128 General MIDI synth sounds in a set, covering acoustic instruments, commonly used synth sounds, drums and percussion, and sound effects. There is also an agreed-upon Keymap for the keyboard activation of percussion sounds. Used to send all MIDI messages everywhere, all the time! (except SysEx messages). Also channels 1 thru 16. Each key on a MIDI keyboard has a CC number assigned to it. If you want, you can assign a particular function to a key on the keyboard, instead of a slider, knob, or pad. The keymap is essential to playing General MIDI drum and percussion sounds via the keyboard.

Channels

Chorus Device ID

Expression General MIDI

Global Channel Keymap

Linear Functions These are MIDI parameters that have a range of values. For instance, volume has a range from total silence (0) to full on (127). Many synth filter and envelope settings, or effects like reverb and chorus, use linear controls. The term comes from visualizing the range of values along a number line. Faders and knobs are usually used to control these kinds of CC's
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LSB

Least Significant Byte. Typically, these are CC numbers 32-63. More advanced control is available with this group, if you need it. Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A way to use numbers to control all kinds of synthesizer and computer programs using a system of hexidecimal (8-bit) numbers. Logicon air uses only standard decimal number equivalents.

MIDI

MIDI Machine MIDI equivalents of old-fashioned analog tape recorder Control (MMC) controls, like Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play and Record. Logicon air has dedicated MMC controls on the front panel. Modulation MSB Taking a steady, even tone, and making it waver, like a violinist's vibrato, or even as wide and slow as a siren. Most Significant Byte. Typically, these are CC numbers 0-31. Most of the standard MIDI functions you might want will be in this category. Also part of an RPN or NRPN, with possible values from 0-127. These are MIDI parameters that have only two settings, ON or OFF. They are binary, not linear. A pad can be used for these CC's, as well as a footswitch. Non-registered program number. A fancy name for a number that does not have a set MIDI function. MIDI implementation charts show which numbers are available for special functions. The location of a sound in a stereo field, from hard left through the center to hard right. Just like strings on a guitar, the keyboard notes can be "bent" up or down. Logicon air uses a joystick for this function. POLY mode means that multiple notes triggered from a keyboard will sound. Usually goes with OMNI mode. MONO mode means that only one note at a time can be triggered from the keyboard. How far up and down the keyboard a zone extends. Octave and Transpose functions can affect what notes actually come out of a given Zone, with a given Range.

Non-Linear Functions NRPN

Panning Pitchbend

POLY/MONO Modes

Range

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Reverb

Ambience, like music played in a large cathedral or a tiled room. This is not the same as echo/delay, which is a repeating sound. Registered Program Number. A fancy name for a number that has a set, or registered function via MIDI. MIDI Implementation charts are lists of these numbers. Controls whether a device can receive a MIDI message, or not.

RPN

Rx

System Common A MIDI message for all MIDI devices, such as tuning, Message song select, timeclock sync, and sequence start. System Exclusive A MIDI message that is tied to a device ID. Only the Message (SysEx) device whose ID matches the ID number of the sending device will "see" this message. Used differently by different manufacturers for different special features of their particular hard/software. Tx Velocity Curve Controls whether a device can transmit a MIDI message, or not. This function allows you to select which type of envelope the MIDI sounds will generate. In basic terms, it controls how fast the note starts, how fast it decays, how long it sustains, whether it rises or falls in volume while the key is held, and how fast it releases. Each keyboard that has multiple velocity curves to choose from will have a chart that shows the characteristics of the various options. Loudness, or the lack of it! A pre-selected part of a keyboard, which will only control what has been assigned to it.

Volume Zone

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Section 8 Technical and Service Information Technical

Caution: Electro Static Discharge, Electrical Fast Transient and Conducted RF interference may cause the unit malfunctioning. In such cases, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation. Note: Your Logicon air product has been tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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Services
If your Logicon air keyboard system needs servicing, follow these instructions:
1. Ensure that the problem is not related to operation error or problems with external devices. 2. Repackage your Logicon air in its original factory packaging including protective padding and box. If the original packaging has been misplaced or damaged, be sure to pack the unit carefully. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packaging. 3. Ship to the ICON tech support center near you. Refer to www.icon-global.com for a complete list of current ICON distribution locations.

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Section 9 Appendices
Appendix A MIDI Implementation Chart
Function
Basic Channel Mode Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key's Channel

Transmitted
1-16 1-16 Mode 3 0 ***** 0-127 ***** 0 X X 0 0 0-119 120-127 True # 0 0 0-127 ***** 0* X X X X X 0 0 0 0 X X

Recognized
X X X

Note Number Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change

X X X X X X X X X 0* X X X X X X X X X X X

System Exclusive System Song Position Pointer Common Song Sel Tune Request System Clock Real Time Commands Aux All Sounds Off Messages Reset All Controllers Local ON/OFF All Notes OFF Active Sensing System Reset

Mode 1: Omni ON, Poly Mode 3: Omni OFF, Poly

Mode 2: Omni ON, Mono Mode 3: Omni OFF, Mono

o:Yes X:No

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Appendix B - MIDI Data Tables Chart B1 - General MIDI Instruments - Program Change Numbers

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Chart B2 - General MIDI Note Numbers

Chart B3 - General MIDI Drums Note Assignments

MIDI Note
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

Drum Sound
Acoustic Bass Drum Bass Drum 1 Side Stick Acoustic Snare Hand Clap Electric Snare Low Floor Tom Closed Hi-hat High Floor Tom Pedal Hi-Hat Low Tom Open Hi-Hat Low-Mid Tom Hi-Mid Tom Crash Cymbal 1 High Tom

MIDI Note
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66

Drum Sound
Ride Cymbal 1 Chinese Cymbal Ride Bell Tambourine Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibraslap Ride Cymbal 2 Hi Bongo Low Bongo Mute Hi Conga Open Hi Conga Low Conga High Timbale Low Timbale

MIDI Note
67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81

Drum Sound
High Agogo Low Agogo Cabasa Maracas Short Whistle Long Whistle Short Guiro Long Guiro Claves Hi Wood Block Lo Wood Block Mute Cuica Open Cuica Mute Triangle Open Triangle

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Appendix C General MIDI Controller Numbers (MIDI CC'S)

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Appendix D Function Table

This table indicates which controllers can be used to operate the various features of Logicon air. A check mark (a) indicates that the controller will work with the selected function while an "X" indicates that the button or dial cannot be used.

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Appendix E Hexadecimal Conversion Chart

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