MACKIE controlc4 Details
FINGERS & SOFTWARE, TOGETHER AT LAST
Logic Pro and Sonar users are blessed with an abundance of fantastic virtual instruments and plug-ins. But as these plug-in effects and instruments become more powerful and complex, utilizing them to their fullest with a mouse and keyboard alone can be frustrating and time consuming.
To truly tweak those sounds, you need real hardware knobs... lots of them. Not to mention multiple LCDs to let you know exactly what you're tweaking as you tweak it. That's why we developed the Mackie Control C4: the ultimate plug–in controller for Reason 3, Logic Pro 7, Logic Express 7, Sonar 4 and Tracktion 2.
V–POTS: MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE KNOBS
With its 32 V–Pots and four giant virtual "scribble strip" displays, the Mackie Control C4 can simultaneously access and display up to 32 plug–in parameters without switching banks. The 32 push–button V–Pots are arranged in groups of eight directly below the four 55x2 backlit LCD displays, and surrounded by LED rings that display current knob positions. So you can actually see, in plain English, the software functions you are modifying. Function buttons beneath the displays and knobs allow you to select the arrangement of software parameters exactly how they show up on screen. This lets you set up the C4 to tweak your software precisely the way you want – both on screen and on the control surface itself. This level of tight software/hardware integration and feedback simply isn't available on any other control surface, at any price.
READY FOR LOGIC 7 RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX
With full built–in Logic Pro 7 and Logic Express 7 support, the Mackie Control C4 can display and control multi–channel parameters and act as a "quick fix" tool for fader and pan settings across 32 channels. In Channel Strip mode, the C4 gives detailed input and feedback on a single channel's parameters, including EQ, plug–ins, sends, pan, output select, track mode, and surround diversity, to name just a few. Channel Strip mode also allows the entire control surface to be dedicated to all available parameters of plug–ins and virtual instruments, giving Logic Pro users superb control and visual feedback.
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
The Mackie Control C4 can greatly speed up your production environment, and can be used independently as a stand–alone module, or in concert with Mackie Control Universal and Mackie Control Universal XTs (or Logic Control/XT)
WHO NEEDS A MACKIE CONTROL C4?
* Professional Recording and Mixing
* Post For Film / Video
* Television Broadcast Production
* Radio Broadcast Production
* DAW Project and Home Studios
* MIDI Sequencing / Scoring
* Broadway productions
* Sound Design
FEATURES
Seamless integration with Reason 3, Logic Pro and Logic Express 7, Sonar 4 and Tracktion 2
32 rotary V-pot encoders with integrated push-buttons
Four 55 x 2 character backlit LCDs provide immediate visual confirmation of plug-ins and parameter settings
LED rings around every V–pot display exact knob positions
Control of up to 32 simultaneous parameters without switching banks
Intuitive control of multiple plug-ins at once
Works as a stand alone controller, or in harmony with Mackie Control Universal, Logic Control and Extender modules
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE
Reason 3
Logic Pro 7
Logic Express 7
Sonar 4
Tracktion 2
MACKIE controlc4 FAQs
Mackie Control C4 Frequetly Asked Questions
Q. Why should I purchase a Mackie Control C4 rather than one of the less expensive rotary controllers available from "competitors"?
A. No other rotary controller available today offers as much visual feedback as the Mackie Control C4. The Mackie Control C4 is the only controller to offer electronic "scribble strips" that display the parameter that each and every V-Pot is controlling. When working with other rotary controllers, the user must constantly look back and forth between the computer monitor and the control surface to determine the function of each knob, and to see how adjustments on the knob are affecting the parameters on-screen. The C4 lends to faster, focused and more precise plug-in/virtual instrument parameter control.
Q. Why is the C4's level of integration with the DAW better than that of other controllers?
A. Other controllers communicate with the DAW via generic MIDI messages and they typically leave it to the user to map these functions to the software. This approach is time consuming and does not provide a good level of integration. The C4, like the other members of the Mackie Control Universal product family, is specifically coded into the DAW platform, by the DAW developers, to provide a tightly integrated experience, right out of the box.
Q. Do I need to have a Mackie Control Universal or Logic Control to enjoy the benefits of the Mackie Control C4?
A. No. Although your production process would undoubtedly benefit greatly with the addition of a Mackie Control Universal (and MCU Extender) to your system, it is not required to use the Mackie Control C4. The C4 will work equally well with Logic 7, Sonar 4 or Tracktion 2 as a standalone controller, or as an addition to a Mackie Control Universal/Logic Control/Extender system.
Q. I own a Mackie Control Universal or Logic Control, which already provides plug-in/virtual instrument control. Why do I need a Mackie Control C4?
A. The C4 allows you to view/adjust 32 parameters simultaneously, whereas the Mackie Control Universal and Logic Control allow for adjustment of only eight at a time. The C4 improves your workflow and allows you to make parameter adjustments more quickly, without banking through multiple pages of parameters to find the one you want.
Q. Can I use the Mackie Control C4 with my laptop computer or as part of a mobile studio?
A. Absolutely! There are a wide variety of USB and FireWire MIDI devices that interface the Mackie Control C4 with your laptop computer. And because the Mackie Control C4 ships with a universal external AC adapter for its power supply, it can be used in any country around the world.
Q. How do I determine which firmware version is installed on my Mackie Control C4?
A. Simple. Just power on the unit. As it boots, the current firmware version (eg. V1.01 or v1.02) is displayed on the top LCD display.
Q. How do I update the firmware on my Mackie Control C4?
A. First, determine which version of firmware is installed on your Mackie Control C4. Then visit the Mackie Control C4 page on the Mackie website to see if an update is available. The C4 firmware is made available as a .zip file, which includes a MIDI file and installation instructions as a text file. Basically, you will need to start the C4 in "Boot Loader Mode" to prepare it to accept the new firmware. The new firmware is transmitted to the C4 via MIDI from your DAW application. Check the text file included in the download for complete details.
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