Euphonix artist series mc extremely wellreceived when they first appeared for presenting a good mix of control in a wellpresented package, the mc control and mc mix offer eucon and other control to the masses. Euphonixs entry into the more affordable color grading surface is a strong one. We were aware of that desk, which is nice, hoping that we can find a. Eucontrol ws and a eucon pro license on usbelicenser. On mac os x, locate and doubleclick the euconws package. Euphonix produced the first successful line of large digitally controlled analog audio mixing consoles in the late 1980s and has since moved on to alldigital systems. Eucon control surface support for sonar x1 cakewalk. If you have recently purchased an artist series controller, please. If you already have an established myeuphonix user account, there is no need to create a new account. But it hasnt shown up in the list since i added it to the control devices list. Artist mix features eight touchsensitive faders, enabling you to call attention to a track in the software by simply touching a fader. Multiple units can be connected to create a larger, integrated control surface. Euphonix artist control doesnt work on logic pro x.
I dont think any have actually shipped yet, but i can say my mc mix is pretty wonderful since the recent software and firmware update. Mc control fits perfectly between keyboard and screen, and can be connected to additional mc mix units to create a larger mixing control surface. And how works one mc control plus two mc mix in mackie mode with s1. Mc control brings the unparalleled speed, resolution and daw integration of euphonixs highend pro consoles to the personal studio in a revolutionary ergonomic, slimline design. Rob james finds that his high expectations are largely met. S1 is powered by eucon, a highspeed control protocol developed by avid that enables deep hardware software integration and simultaneous fulltouch control of multiple avid and 3rdparty software functions over ethernet at 250 times the speed and eight times the resolution of midi. Euphonix mc control if you do want to make a comparison then at least we should compare like with nearly like.
For system 5 mc and mcpro, visit system 5 mc and mc pro documentation and software. I dont know why that is, since the generic control is still showing in the list. When it finds it, you need to update the firmware if it already is updated, the software will tell. Artist mix is an 8fader control surface that offers greater speed and control than a. The eucontrol software application is responsible for finding, linking, and communicating with all artist series controllers on. An open, extensible, and customizable foundation that integrates and simplifies modern media workflows. Check out the i think my euphonix artist control surface has a hardware fault. Besides having an artist mix control surface i also have an old euphonix mc transport unit think it has the same functionality as the newer with the avid logotype.
A bit earlier this year euphonix began shipping its highly anticipated mc color control surface. The mc control easily fits into any studio, sitting perfectly between a computer keyboard and screen. Remote controllers of the avid pro series as mc pro, system 5mc, system 5 fusion and system 5 hybrid have an extended range of functions and address professional users. Our large console was covered so we had a place to put these. The euphonix mc mix now avid artist mix is an excellent and affordable. The euphonix mc control is the perfect mix of form and function, and works with mac only. Highperformance systems for media capture, storage, and playout, including avid nexis and airspeed.
Eucon software installation follow these instructions to install the eucon software on each workstation. The euphonix mc media application controller and system 5mc represent the companys vision of the future of audiovideo production. The euphonix name has meant luxury largeformat digital audio consoles and control surfaces for two decades. I use the crossover ethernet cable that was included to the package and download the latest software from the avid site eucontrol software 3. Euphonix solutions and mc control, mc mix, and mc transport now support the windows 7 operating system as well as mac os x. Eucon is midi on steroids and is the next generation control protocol for working with media applications. Avid s3 owners should download eucontrol software using their avid account click here for details. Euphonix mc transport compact media controller musician. Controller for vegas pro 16 vegas creative software. Data io, 1 x ethernet, wifi, 2 x ethernet, eucon ethernet compatible with avid s3 and artist mix controllers. I was given a prototype by the great guys and girls at euphonix, notably jc.
Music equipment euphonix mc control artist series setup manual. I just bought the euphonix artist control and i try to make it work with logic pro x on imac late running mavericks. Apple color has brought a powerful color enhancement tool to the masses much like final cut pro did for editing when it was released. Windows 7 home premium, professional, or ultimate 32 or 64bit. Whether youre working entirely inside the box, or building the ultimate hybrid digitalanalog system, euphonix mc control v2 brings the unparalleled speed, resolution, and software integration of euphonixs highend consoles and controllers to the personal studio in a revolutionary ergonomic, slimline design. This unit was designed for use with apple color and has been welcomed by color users to add another option to their hardware based control surface choices. And thanks to euphonixs eucon control protocol, the mc color can easily integrate into more advanced control surface arrangements with other euphonix artist series. When the controller is used with different software, the controllers jump to the.
The mc is a professional control surface e n gineered with industrialgrade components, and it should operate reliably. In mac os x, doubleclick the cd icon on the desktop, and doubleclick the euconws package. Avid artist mix control surface for pro tools software avid artist. Where the software vendors have implemented euphonixs own eucon protocol, this is. Youll be able to easier integrate the mc color on a desk with a. The device comes with a laptopstyle power supply and a couple of brackets that raise it up off the desk slightly. The mc control and mc transport open up all kinds of possibilities for further configuring an interface and workflow to suit your individual needs. This new home studio controller is designed to turn your computer based music studio software like protools or cubase into a full fledged diy studio system. You have to establish the mc color in the eu control software to get color to. Gernerally, when will s1 support some more pro controller like the euphonix. Used in combination with the bank and nudge keys, you can navigate large mixes quickly, without clicking through your software. I put the unit through its paces before it was released. You use mackie control protocol to control any software that can be used with mackie control. More simply, i can keep my elbows on the desk and my head in the mix.
However, the mc pro is a pricey piece of equipment, and shelling out around 20 grand for a control surface isnt everybodys idea of a good time. Eucon eucon is a highspeed ethernet control protocol developed by euphonix that allows mc transport to connect to any application. Sonar eucon control surface installer located at the bottom of this page any eucon aware avid hardware, including artist series, mc pro and system 5 mc. As has been widely reported, both the mc mix and mc control connect to the computer using an ethernet rather than usb cable they support euphonixs eucon protocol. Once this happens, the euphonix control software will autodetect the mc control. The new avid control app is out and it is, so far, fantastic. The euphonix mc control on the other hand is a full on control surface, and one whos native control protocol is now directly supported within fcp 7. Artist series professional control surface with eucon application 30 pages. The goal is to provide efficient, seamless and simultaneous control of multiple daws and video apps, with full highres metering, eq and pan graphical curve displays, along with the interactivity of automation and realtime. Also updated the artist control firmware to latest 1. The mc series is an ideal way to gain big desk style finesse and functionality in your dawbased environment. Mc color control surface by scott simmons provideo. Remote controllers of the avid pro series as mc pro, system 5 mc, system 5 fusion and system 5 hybrid have an extended range of functions and address professional users.
Eucon carries control information between mc transport and whatever application is in focus on your computer. Eucontrol software must be installed before using any artist series media controller. You just use the euphonix virtual midi ports to set it up. I have had my mc control on order since it was announced and after my time with the mc mix im only more keen to get its partner in crime. Euphonix was a professional audio company located in mountain view, california, united states. My biggest complaint, as a composer rather than an engineer, is the lack of control for software instruments in nuendo. My artist series is your online portal to download the latest artist series software, contact customer support, and register your artist series products. Get fast access to a variety of software functions right from the surfacewith.
Software updates for the s6 surface can be found in the users avid master account following. This is one of several problems addressed by the steinbergeuphonix pact. Which leads us to euphonixs foray into the project studio market with its artist series of controllers the mc mix and mc control. It also takes up a gratifyingly small amount of desk realestate. We regularly update the functionality of the software, so be sure to download the latest version to enjoy the best performance with your artist series controller. These controllers require the software eucontrol workstation short. The mc mix easily fits into any studio, sitting perfectly between a computer keyboard and screen. Avid euphonix controller mc control mc mix mc transport news. Get your avid artist mix control surface with pro tools today from flm. It is probably fair to say that as the euphonix mc mix has a more professional provenance than the more populist mackie control, yet is priced within the same ball park, its not unreasonable that. The external control tab let me put in the mackie control. Mc color gives you, hasslefree control over all of apple colors most useful controls, switching setting instantly when you jump from room to room. Go to your avid account and open up the pro tools control and eucontrol section as below.
Most recently, those have included the system 5mc media controller and mc pro, as used by thousands of major. Artist series media controllers borrow many features from the euphonix mc pro and system 5mc. I hit scan to see what, if any control itll pick up. Avid euphonix controller mc control mc mix mc transport. How works the euphonix mc control v1 or v2 in mackie mode in s1. Euphonix can supply the mc pro with jog wheel and trackball on the sides of your choice, but it seems a shame to lose such a handy feature, especially for studios that need to cater for different engineers. Euphonix, however, has developed their artist series control surfaces to work. Whether you need configuration or troubleshooting help, a user guide, or something else, solutions are just one search away. This guide shows you how to set up eucontrol software to use the avid s3 control surface, dock, pro tools control app, and artist series controllers with applications from avid and many of our eucon development partners. The euphonix mc mix brings unparalleled speed, resolution, and daw integration to your studio in a revolutionary slim, ergonomic, design. In mac os x, doubleclick the cd icon on the desktop, and doubleclick the. Insert the euphonix mc software installation cd in your workstations cd dvd drive.
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