Icon Platform M Plus Compact Control Surface

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Get hands-on control of your DAW! Under 16" wide, the Platform M+ gives you 9 full-size faders, 8 knobs, backlit buttons, transport controls and a jog wheel.

Seize control of your productions with the Icon Platform M+ DAW Controller, adding true tactile control via USB 2.0 to your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and production system. The Platform M+ is a MIDI control surface designed for producers, engineers and musicians who want the hands-on control of a mixing console and the flexibility of modern "in the box" digital music production within a smaller physical workspace.

With nine (9) full sized motorized faders, eight (8) rotary dual-function encoder knobs, backlit buttons for Mute, Solo, Automation and Transport control, a jog wheel, and access to your entire mix by banking across tracks in groups of 8 or 1 channel at a time, all the primary functions of your DAW are now at your fingertips.

CONTROL YOUR DAW AND PLUGINS

The Icon Platform M+ integrates with most popular Digital Audio Workstations. Mapping presets for Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, ProTools, Logic, Reason, Studio One, Bitwig, Samplitude and Reaper are factory loaded. Mackie Control or HUI protocols provide seamless interfacing with your DAW's functions.

But even if your preferred DAW is not on this list, you can still map its functions with the intuitive MIDI learn mode. The Icon Platform M+ also offers tactile control of your VST, RTAS, Direct X and AU Plugins so you can dial in EQ frequencies, Q, gain and other effect parameters with the rotary encoder knobs.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR SETUP

The compact size (15.75" x 7.8" x 1.75") of this DAW controller means read more it should fit comfortably into any studio setup. But, the Platform M+ is also designed to be the nerve center of your very own scalable, customizable, modular audio production system. Add the optional Platform D Backlit LCD Display Module to keep track of every parameter, channel and control value in your mix.

Note: Pictured display module is not included.

Features:

- Extremely compact, durable and versatile
- Customize the perfect setup with a variety of Platform extension modules (coming soon)
- 8+1 touch-sensitive motorized faders with 10-bit resolution
- 8 dual-function encoder knobs (Rotate and enter)
- Jog wheel shuttle for fast search and control
- Illuminated buttons for each channel including Select, Mute, Solo and Record
- 6 illuminated transport buttons including Play, Stop, Record, Rewind, Fast Forward and Loop
- Illuminated Zoom buttons with 2 direction keys; use in combination with the jog wheel
- 2 illuminated Track buttons for easy selection of different channels
- 2 illuminated Bank buttons for shifting channels in groups of 8
- ICON "Quick-Setup" driver is available for Cubase, Nuendo, Reason and Bitwig for instant plug & play
- Mackie control built-in for Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper, Reason, Studio One and Bitwig
- Mackie HUI protocol built-in for Pro Tools
- iMap software included for easy mapping of MIDI functions
- Firmware upgrade available simply via USB connection and iMap software
- Class-compliant with Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit) and Mac OS X
- Superior build quality and robust metal casing with Kensington lock port
- Bundled with ICON edition Cubase LE and Samplitude LE
- 12V/5A power adapter included
- USB 2.0 connectivity -- USB cable included
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For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://support.iconproaudio.com/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 0.5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted May 10, 2020 by J C in Sacramento, CA

"Disappointing"

Overall: 0.5 out of 5 stars
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I bought The Platform-M+ and (2) Platform-X+ I couldn't get it all to work at once or nothing worked at all. The set up is supposed to be so simple, plug in and change some settings and its supposed to work. The problem is nothing works at all and the customer service at Icon is.....nonexistent. You have to send an e-mail and wait a week for reply. Some of us are professonals and just waiting isn't going to work well with conducting business. I'm returning and going with my first mind and only switched my mind because these looked so good but as we all know looks can be a huge disappointment. Do not waist your time with this product unless you enjoy troubleshooting issues, all the time, and after every session change. Looks good Icon, now work on making it work and you may have something.

Musical Background:

Professional. 31 years in the audio engineering business, touring drummer, vocalist. vocal trainer.

Musical Style:

Rock, Hip-hop, country, Gospel, electronic, Blues, Americana, Educational, Instrumental, and soundtracks.
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