V-Console

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Welcome to V-Console

V-Console runs on tablets, phones, and browsers to control software applications such as Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic Pro X and many others.

Features

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    • Quick Start Guide

    1. Launch V-Control Pro on your main computer with your D.A.W.
    2. Go to vcontrolpro.com on your device and install V-Console on it.
    3. Open the V-Console app on your device and connect to your host computer.

    Installation And Setup

    For information on Installation and Setup for the V-Control Pro App go to the V-Control Pro Users Guide.

    Setting Up V-Console on an iOS device.

    1. Open the Safari app on the iOS device and go to vcontrolpro.com
    2. Go to V-Console in the Mobile Apps section.
    3. Touch install and Add V-Console to Homescreen when asked.
    4. Open V-Console from the homescreen and name the device.

    Setting Up V-Console on an Android device.

    1. Open the browsing app on the Android device and go to vcontrolpro.com
    2. Go to V-Console in the Mobile Apps section.
    3. Touch "Install" and add V-Console to the Homescreen.
    4. Open V-Console from the Homescreen and name the device.
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    • Setting Up V-Console on a Web Browser

    1. Open your web browser on your computer and go to vcontrolpro.com
    2. Go to V-Console in the Mobile Apps section.
    3. Go to "Install" and then name the device.
    4. In the settings section of V-Console for the "Connection", select the host computer that is running V-Control Pro and the D.A.W.

    Using the V-Console Web App with No Internet

    When using V-Control Pro and the V-Console web app on a network with no internet connection, the computer will not show up in the "Connections" of the V-Console Settings tab. The IP address must be entered manually.

    1. Open the Settings in V-Console by touching the gear in the lower left hand corner.
    2. Select "Connection" from the Settings menu.
    3. Touch "Change" and enter IP Address
    4. Touch the IP Address on the "Connection" page of V-Console to connect to the computer.

    V-Console should now be connected with V-Control Pro on the host computer.

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    • Using the Wired Connection with V-Console

    The native iPad version of V-Console has the capability of a hardwired connection to the computer with a USB cable.

    Here is how to connect V-Console with a wired connection.

    V-Console will now be connected automatically in Wired Connection mode.

    NOTE: For Wired Connection on Windows PC, iTunes must be installed for iPad detection.

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    • General Troubleshooting

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    • V-Console 16

    With certain DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic, and Cubase it is possible to control 16 tracks on a single screen with V-Console. This way you get double the amount of channel strips than you do in the regular mode.

    Here is how to set up V-Console for 16 Tracks

    V-Console should now open with a 16 track layout instead of the standard 8.

    NOTE: Adobe Audition and Premiere do not have 16 track view mode while in short fader mode.

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    • Setting Up Banks for Multiple Devices

    When using multiple devices, each device can be assigned to different banks.

    Extended banks currently not available for Steinberg applications.

    For V-Console in 8-track mode, the controller can be assigned to the following banks:

    For V-Console in 16-track mode, the controller can be assigned to the following banks:

    Here is how to assign different banks to a controller:

    The controller will now control the selected bank. Please ensure you have properly setup your DAW for use with multiple controllers. You can see the setups for V-Control Pro and DAWs HERE.

    NOTE: When using multiple controllers, banking or moving channels left and right will affect all controllers. For example, if you have two controllers setup with one controlling banks 1-16, and the other controller 17-32, banking to the left or right on one controller will bank both simultaneously.

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    • V-Console iPhone

    V-Console on the iPhone features a one track display with command buttons and transport control. Swipe left and right on the channel to navigate between tracks. Open the channel navigation pop-up to jump to a specific track by tapping on the track name.

    V-Window

    V-Window has the ability to natively display and control D.A.W. plug-in windows, as well as other computer application windows, directly within V-Console.

    Using this function, users are free to adjust an effect or instrument plug-ins directly from within V-Control, using a finger to drag and/or tap the assorted controls.

    This process offers powerful new capabilities for adjusting a mix and tweaking effects, since it allows for plug-ins to be adjusted comfortably with one’s fingers, all while retaining the native plug-in interface carefully designed by the plug-in’s software authors.

    Using V-Window

    To use V-Window follow these steps.

    V-Window Operational Notes

    NOTE: For optimal performance, V-Window should be used on only one device at a time.

    NOTE: In the web app version of V-Console, the zoom function is not available.

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    • DAW Modes

    For setting up the D.A.W. to communicate with V-Control Pro go to the V-Control Pro Users Guide.

    Pro Tools

    Pro Tools Channel Strip

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the channel strip going from top to bottom.

    Pro Tools Side Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Side Bar going from top to bottom.

    Pro Tools Transport Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the transport bar going from left ot right.

    Pro Tools Automation Window

    The automation pop-up window can be accessed by touching the (A) icon in the channel strips.

    Pro Tools Plug-in Pop Up Window

    The channel's plug-in pop-up window can be opened by touching the "INS" button.

    Pro Tools Plugin

    Plug-in parameters can only be edited on the first 8 tracks. This is a limitation of the HUI protocol that V-Control Pro 2 uses to interact with Pro Tools.

    Pro Tools Keypad Window

    The Keypad can be accessed from the side bar. It behaves exactly like the keypad does on the keyboard.

    Pro Tools Edit Window

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Edit Window for each section.

    Pro Tools Modifier Keys

    Touch the Modifier pop-up on the transport to select activate modifier keys with other control surface commands. Here is a list of possible commands:

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    • Pro Tools Surround Panner

    V-Console Surround Panner

    V-Console has an accesible surround panner when using Pro Tools.

    To open the Surround Panner do the following:

    1. Touch the Utilities Pop-Up Window button in the transport bar
    2. Touch the top View on the pop-up window and select Surround Panner
  • Here is the list of the controls for the Surround Panner when in Pro Tools Mode.

    • Dolby Atmos Panner Plug-in

    Setting Up V-Panner with the Dolby Atmos Panning Plug-in

    V-Console can be used to control the Dolby Atmos Panning plug-in in Pro Tools with the Surround Panner. Here is how to set it up.

    1. Launch V-Control Pro
    2. Launch Pro Tools
    3. Launch V-Console on the iPad
    4. Open the Surround Panner in V-Console
    5. Touch the Atmos button to switch to Atmos Mode.
    6. Insert Dolby Atmos Panner on a Mono or Stereo track in Pro Tools.
    7. Open Dolby Atmos Panner plug-in window.
    8. Select the Gear icon in the plug-in window to open the Settings.
    9. In the Joystick Device box do the following:
    10. You can setup a separate mono dolby panner plug-in as well:

    NOTE: As it stands, only one panner plug-in can be active at a time. To activate the panner for control, click in the the plug-in panning window in Pro Tools to select and activate it. The background color of the window will be blue to indicate it is active. It will be dark grey if inactive.

    Using the Surround Panner with Dolby Atmos Panning Plug-In

    Here is a list of functions for the buttons going from top to bottom.

    NOTE: When the Dolby Atmos Panner Plug-in is not active, you can use the INS button on the channel strip in V-Console to bring up the Dolby Atmos Plug-in Panner to activate it again by touching the Window button.

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    • Logic Pro

    Logic Pro Channel Strip

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the channel strip going from top to bottom.

    Logic Pro Side Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Side Bar going from top to bottom.

    Logic Pro Transport Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the transport bar going from left ot right.

    Logic Pro Transport/Marker Window

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Transport/Marker Window popup.

  • Markers
    • Logic Pro Edit Window

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Edit Window for each section.

    NOTE: For the Environment Window, you must first go to the 'Advanced Tools' in Logic X's preferences and enable MIDI. For the Transform and Sample Windows you must first have an event selected in the Arrange window of Logic X.

    Logic Pro Plug-In Window

    The Plug-In window can be accessed by tapping on the V-Window/Edit Panel pop up and tapping View. Select Plug-In from the drop down menu.

    Logic Pro Instrument Window

    The Instrument window can be accessed by tapping on the V-Window/Edit Panel pop up and tapping View. Select Instrument from the drop down menu.

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    • Cubase

    Cubase Channel Strip

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the channel strip going from top to bottom.

    Cubase Side Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Side Bar going from top to bottom.

    Cubase Transport Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the transport bar going from left ot right.

    Cubase Edit Window

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Edit Window for each section.

    Cubase Markers Window

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Marker Window popup.

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    • Digital Performer

    Digital Performer Channel Strip

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the channel strip going from top to bottom.

    Digital Performer Side Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Side Bar going from top to bottom.

    Digital Performer Transport Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the transport bar going from left ot right.

    Digital Performer Edit Window

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Edit Window for each section.

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    • Ableton Live

    Live Channel Strip

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the channel strip going from top to bottom.

    Live Side Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Side Bar going from top to bottom.

    Live Edit Window

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Edit Window.

    Navigating Session View

    With Live in Session view, Use the touch wheel or arrow keys in the Edit Window to navigate and select clips to play. Scrolling with the touch wheel scrolls up and down. Tap the "Srub" button to play all scenes in the selected row. Tap the "Zoom" key to start playing the selected clip.

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    • MIO Console

    MIO Console Channel Strip

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the channel strip going from top to bottom.

    MIO Console Side Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Side Bar going from top to bottom.

    MIO Console Transport Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the transport bar going from left ot right.

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    • Studio One

    Studio One Channel Strip

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the channel strip going from top to bottom.

    Studio One Side Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Side Bar going from top to bottom.

    Studio One Edit Window

    Here is a list of functions for the buttons in the Edit Window.

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    • Audition

    Audition has a short fader mode in addition to the standard mode for the main V-Console screen. To enable Adobe Short Fader Mode, go into the Preferences page in the V-Console Settings.

    Audition Channel Strip
    Audition Side Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Side Bar going from top to bottom.

    Audition Transport Bar
    Audition Edit Window

    When Adobe Short Fader mode is disabled, the command buttons can be accessed through the Edit Pop-up window on the bottom right corner.

    Premiere Pro

    Premiere Pro has a short fader mode in addition to the standard mode for the main V-Console screen. To enable Adobe Short Fader Mode, go into the Preferences page in the V-Console Settings.

    NOTE: Some commands need to be manually mapped in Premiere Pro CC. To fix this go into the Button Assignments window in the Control Surface setup and assign the following:

    Premiere Pro Channel Strip

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the channel strip going from top to bottom.

    Premiere Pro Side Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Side Bar going from top to bottom.

    Premiere Pro Transport Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the transport bar going from left ot right.

    Premiere Pro Command Buttons

    When Adobe Short Fader mode is disabled, the command buttons can be accessed through the Edit Pop-up window on the bottom right corner.

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    • Reason

    Reason Channel Strip

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the channel strip going from top to bottom.

    Reason Side Bar
    Reason Transport Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the transport bar going from left ot right.

    Reason Edit Window

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Edit Window for each section.

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    • Tracktion

    Tracktion Channel Strip

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the channel strip going from top to bottom.

    Tracktion Side Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the channel strip going from top to bottom.

    Tracktion Transport Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the transport bar going from left ot right.

    Tracktion Edit Window

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Edit Window for each section.

    Sonar

    Sonar
    Sonar Channel Strip

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the channel strip going from top to bottom.

    Sonar Side Bar

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the side bar commands from top to bottom.

    Sonar Transport

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the transport bar going from left ot right.

    Sonar Edit Window
    Sonar Edit

    Here is a listing of the controls and functions of the Edit Window.

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