From: Len Ovens Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2017 22:50:14 +0000 (-0800) Subject: MCP: reorganize chapter and add TOC/cover page X-Git-Url: http://shamusworld.gotdns.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?a=commitdiff_plain;h=8d3a93c60f67b0d5f44cd29b3302eb40b5a98d9c;p=ardour-manual-diverged MCP: reorganize chapter and add TOC/cover page --- diff --git a/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_devices-using-mackielogic-control-protocol/03_mackie-control-setup-on-linux.html b/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_devices-using-mackielogic-control-protocol/03_mackie-control-setup-on-linux.html deleted file mode 100644 index e155e5a..0000000 --- a/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_devices-using-mackielogic-control-protocol/03_mackie-control-setup-on-linux.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,20 +0,0 @@ ---- -layout: default -title: Mackie Control Setup on Linux ---- - -

Devices using ipMIDI

-

- If you are using a device like the SSL Nucleus that uses ipMIDI, - no set up is required other than to ensure that your control surface - and computer are both connected to the same network. -

- -

Devices using conventional MIDI

-

- Before attempting to use a Mackie Control device that communicates via - a standard MIDI cable or a USB cable, you should ensure that - your Linux - MIDI environment is setup. -

- diff --git a/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_mackie-control-protocol.html b/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_mackie-control-protocol.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..60033fe --- /dev/null +++ b/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_mackie-control-protocol.html @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +layout: default +title: Controlling Ardour with Mackie Control Devices +--- + +

+ Since Mackie and Logic made the first Logic Control Surface, Mackie + and other surface manufactures have been making control surfaces that + use the same protocol to communicate with a DAW. Ardour supports the + MCP and will + work with all these control surfaces. +

+ +{% children %} diff --git a/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_devices-using-mackielogic-control-protocol.html b/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_mackie-control-protocol/01_mackie-control-configure.html similarity index 78% rename from _manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_devices-using-mackielogic-control-protocol.html rename to _manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_mackie-control-protocol/01_mackie-control-configure.html index 55fe0b6..b772740 100644 --- a/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_devices-using-mackielogic-control-protocol.html +++ b/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_mackie-control-protocol/01_mackie-control-configure.html @@ -1,15 +1,15 @@ --- layout: default title: Devices using Mackie/Logic Control Protocol -menu_title: Mackie/Logic Control Devices ---- +menu_title: Mackie Control Configuring +---

- This will walk you through the process of configuring and using + This will walk you through the process of configuring and using a MIDI control surface with Ardour that uses the Mackie Control - protocol (MCP) or Logic Control protocol. Devices that - have been tested and are known to work include the SSL Nucleus, Mackie - Control Pro (plus extenders), Behringer devices in Mackie/Logic mode, + protocol (MCP) or Logic Control protocol. Devices that + have been tested and are known to work include the SSL Nucleus, Mackie + Control Pro (plus extenders), Behringer devices in Mackie/Logic mode, and Steinberg CMC devices.

@@ -20,48 +20,52 @@ menu_title: Mackie/Logic Control Devices

Mackie Control Setup Dialog

- From the selector at the top, choose the type of device you are using. + From the selector at the top, choose the type of device you are using. ( What to do if your device is not listed).

- Once your setup is complete, click "OK" to close the dialog. Now click + Once your setup is complete, click "OK" to close the dialog. Now click on the enable checkbox for "Mackie Control".

- -

Connecting control surface and Ardour MIDI ports

+

Devices using ipMIDI

- If you are using a device that uses ipMIDI, such as the SSL Nucleus, no - MIDI port connections are required — Ardour and your control - surface will be able to talk to each other automatically. + If you are using a device that uses ipMIDI, such as the SSL Nucleus, no + MIDI port connections are required — Ardour and your control + surface will be able to talk to each other automatically so long as + your control surface and computer are both connected to the same network.

+

Connecting control surface and Ardour MIDI ports

- If you are using a device that uses normal MIDI (via a standard MIDI or - USB cable), you need to connect Ardour's Mackie Control in and out ports + Before attempting to use a Mackie Control device that communicates via + a standard MIDI cable or a USB cable, you should ensure that + your Linux + MIDI environment is setup. + If you are using a device that uses normal MIDI (via a standard MIDI or + USB cable), you need to connect Ardour's Mackie Control in and out ports to the MIDI ports leading to and coming from the control surface.

- When you have made these connections once, Ardour will recreate them + When you have made these connections once, Ardour will recreate them for you in the future, as long as you leave Mackie Control enabled.

Customizing your control surface

- Every possible Mackie Control button can be bound to any action present + Every possible Mackie Control button can be bound to any action present in Ardour's GUI. Please check your control surface page for suggestions.

Preparing your device for use with Ardour

- Most interfaces will require some configuration to send and respond to + Most interfaces will require some configuration to send and respond to MCP. -

+

When setting up the control surface, do not use "Pro Tools" mode. Pro Tools is the only DAW that still requires HUI. The rest of - world uses Mackie Control Protocol. Ardour does not support HUI. + world uses Mackie Control Protocol. Ardour does not support HUI at + this time.

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