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CONTENTS
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CONTENTS 1
DISCLAIMER 2
TEST CONFIGURATION
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LEGEND 3
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 4
KNOWN ISSUES 4
WHAT ‘S IN THE PACKAGE
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HELP5
SETUP
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CUBASE SETUP
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STUDIO ONE SETUP 17
LOGIC PRO X SETUP 23
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DISCLAIMER
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This software is sold as is. No warranties are offered or implied. The user uses the templates at their own risk. We
cannot assume any responsibility for any data loss or corrupted files resulting from the use of arts|UNMUTED templates. We cannot provide support related to the operation of any 3rd party software mentioned in this document.
We cannot guarantee that this manual is free of errors.
You may modify the templates for your own use. You may NOT sell, give away, post online, or distribute arts|UNMUTED templates or any derivatives based on arts|UNMUTED templates without prior permission of the author.
TEST CONFIGURATION
This Lemur project has been tested on the following:
•iPad v1/3/Air with Liine Lemur 5.0.3 (iOS 8)
•PC workstation based on Intel 980x processor and Asus Rampage Extreme III motherboard
•Apple Macbook Pro Retina (2013) with Mac OSX 10.10.
•Steinberg Cubase 7.5/Nuendo 6.5
•Presonus Studio One v2.6
•Logic X Pro 10.1
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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Every complex tool needs a user manual. metasystem has been designed with ease of use in
mind, but it is a complex and powerful multi-component system that needs some initial setup. Therefore, it is necessary to take some time and read the this document. It contains all procedures for Mac
and PC for establishing Lemur connection on your WiFi network, configuring metasystem’s componenets n your DAW and assinging the required ports.
LEGEND
For convinience:
•All references to DAW functions/GUI elements are highlighted in yellow, e.g.:
UNMUTE ALL
•All references to metapad internal functions/GUI elements are highlighted in blue, e.g.:
PROJECT
IMPORTANT!
WARNING!
MAC
PC
•Importat information are marked with the red IMPORTANT mark.
•Actions or condition that can cause mulfunction or other issues are marked with the orange
WARNING! message.
•Procedures for Mac OSX are marked with the green MAC box.
•Procedures for Windows OS are marked with the violet PC message.
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IMPORTANT!
multisystem components have been designed and coded to ensure minimal CPU
load and Lemur memory consumption. They are mostly based on canvas objects introduced in Lemur
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KNOWN ISSUES
While using metasystem, you should remember about the following issues:
MAC
WARNING!
•Due to OSX issue, you need to set Lemur ports for Generic Remote devices and Mackie Control in Cubase every time you restart your computer. Logic X prompts you on start and does it
for you, though.
•Also you need to disable the ports used by metafader in
VICE SETUP dialog box in Cubase (see SETUP).
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MIDI PORT SETUP
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MVIDEOAC
metasystem is accompanied with the comprehensive set of tutorials. You can find them on
arts|UNMUTED website and Youtube channel.
If you have any setup problems, email us at [email protected] - we will do our best to help you
with setup procedures.
WHAT ‘S IN THE PACKAGE
metasystem modules contain the following components:
•[module_name].jzml (Lemur project)
•[module_name].jzlib (Lemur module for importing into other projects)
•setup guide (this document)
•[module_name] user gudie
•DAW specific configuration files like Generic Remote xml files for Cubase
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metasystem consists of multiple modules: metapad, metafader and metagrid. Each component can also function independently. This manual contains step-by-step setup instructions for all components. As said, most of the configuration process refers to Lemur setup on your WiFi network. If you
have already configured Lemur to work with your computer and iPad, all you have to do is to configure
appropriate devices in your DAW and assign appropriate Lemur MIDI ports. If you are new to Lemur on
iPad, there are some additional steps required. The procedures below describe all necessary steps needed to make metasystem work with your Mac or PC.
PREREQUISITES
To setup metasystem, you will need:
•an iPad - iPad Air recommended but metasystem modules work great with iPad 2 and 3 as
well.
•a Mac or a PC
•supported DAW
•Lemur Daemon installed on your Mac/PC (installed with the Lemur installer downloaded from
Liine Lemur website)
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LEMUR PORT ASSIGNMENTS
metasystem sends and receives MIDI messages on 5 Lemur Targets.
The procedures below create 8 MIDI input and output ports (the complete set of Lemur ports), which you
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PC
After installing the Lemur Editor, you will need a third party virtual MIDI cable. There are various options available but arts|UNMUTED templates are tested on LoopMIDI (freeware for personal use).
PC
To configure MIDI ports in LoopMIDI on PC:
1.Open LoopMIDI on your PC.
2.Create 16 MIDI ports as shown on the screenshot below (for convenience we will use the names
consistent with Mac OSX setup: Daemon Input 0 - 7 and Daemon Output 0 - 7). Actually, metapad needs two pairs of ports - the remaining ports can be used for your own projects or other
products from arts|UNMUTED.
3.To create a port, write the name of the port in the New port-name box and click the plus sign.
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LEMUR SETUP
To assign MIDI ports in Liine Lemur on iPad:
1.Open Lemur app on your iPad.
2.Touch the gear icon in the upper right corner and select More settings...
3.In the MIDI Targets section assign the MIDI Targets as shown on the screenshot below:
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UPLOADING THE PROJECT TO YOUR IPAD
To upload the template to your iPad:
1.Open Lemur app on your iPad.
2.On you Mac/PC click the provided jzml file
the respective product.
for
3.Click the Lemur Connection icon (triangle)
next to the gear icon.
4.The Connection window will appear with the list of iOS devicwith open Lemur app connected to
same WiFi network as shown below.
es
the
5. Select the device and click Connect.
6.The template will be uploaded to the respective device.
IMPORTANT!
This procedure will work only if both iPad and Mac/ PC are connected to the same WiFi network. If you
can’t see the iOS devices listed in the Connection window even though you are sure they are connected
to the same network, restart Lemur app on the iPad and Lemur Editor and your PC/Mac and try again.
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GENERIC REMOTE SETUP
The package contains two Generic Remote xml files:
–– metasystem.xml (this file contains all preprogrammed MIDI assignments for metapad and
metagrid)
–– metasystem_user.xml (this file contains the assignments for user commands in metapad and
metagrid)
Both GR devices are needed for metapad and metagrid. If you are going to use only metafader, add only one GR for metasystem.xml.
To import Generic Device:
1.Go to
DEVICES>DEVICE SETUP.
2.Click the
3.Choose
4.Click
+
icon in the upper left corner. The list with predefined controllers will appear.
GENERIC REMOTE.
IMPORT
and import the provided Generic Control files.
5.Repeat the steps 1-3 for the next Generic Remote device.
6.Set the MIDI INPUT and MIDI OUTPUT for each Generic Remote device as DAEMON INPUT/
OUTPUT 2.
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MACKIE CONTROL DEVICES SETUP
Depending on the metasystem‘s modules you will use you will need the following number of MCU
devices:
–– 4 MCU devices for complete metasystem (metafader, metapad, metagrid)
–– 4 MCU devices for metafader
–– 1 MCU device for metapad and/or metagrid (Daemon Input/Output 2)
Let’s add 4 MCU devices for the complete system.
To add a Mackie Control device:
1.In Cubendo, go to
2.Click the
3.Choose
+
DEVICES>DEVICE SETUP.
icon in the upper left corner. The list with predefined controllers will appear.
MACKIE CONTROL.
4. For optimal performance, uncheck ENABLE AUTO SELECT BOX - this way touching the fader will not
select a track in Cubendo - you will be able to select the track only by touching the name on LCD
DISPLAY .
5. Repeat steps 1-4 and add 3 additional MCU devices.
6. Assign Lemur ports per screenshots on the next page.
IMPORTANT!
Please notice that the port assignment for MCU is reversed - the first MCU device on the list should have
assigned the last pair of ports reserved for MCU devices.
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EXCLUDING MIDI INPUTS TO PREVENT MIDI LOOP
Next you have to exclude metasystem‘s modules MIDI input ports from the MIDI ports visible in All
MIDI Input group in Cubendo. To do this:
1.Go to
DEVICE SETUP>MIDI PORT SETUP
(under MIDI folder).
2.Uncheck the boxes in IN ALL MIDI INPUTS column that correspond to metasystem MIDI inputs
(e.g. Daemon Input 1 on Mac).
WARNING!
If you don’t follow this procedure, you can experience MIDI feedback on MIDI channels. Don’t exclude
Daemon Inputs used by your other Lemur projects that send MIDI messages (e.g. notes) that you want to
record on your tracks.
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EXTERNAL DEVICE SETUP
The package contains S1_files folder with all support files needed for Studio One. Copy the content to
the following directories:
1.Surface Data folder - copy the content of the folder to:
MAC
PC
–– /Users/<user name>/Library/Application Support/PreSonus Software/Studio One 2/Surface
Data
–– c:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Roaming\PreSonus\Studio One 2\Surface Data
2.User Devices folder - copy the content of the folder to:
MAC
PC
–– /Users/<user name>/Library/Application Support/PreSonus Software/Studio One 2/User Devices
–– c:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Roaming\PreSonus\Studio One 2\User Devices
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ADDING EXTERNAL DEVICE IN STUDIO ONE
1.Open Studio One.
2.Open
3.Click
OPTIONS
ADD...
window (CTRL/CMD + ,) and go to the
and navigate to
4. Set RECEIVE FROM and
Mac.
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SEND TO
EXTERNAL DEVICE
folder and select
tab.
METASYSTEM.
to the selected Lemur Target - by default it is Lemur Target 3 on
If you want to use with metapad with XI v2 change Lemur Target settings to Lemur Target 5. To do
this, in metapad touch both SHIFT buttons and select the required Lemur Target value.
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MACKIE CONTROL DEVICES SETUP
Depending on the metasystem‘s modules you will use you will need the following:
–– 1 MCU + 3 MCU extenders devices for complete metasystem (metafader, metapad,
metagrid)
–– 1 MCU + 3 MCU extenders for metafader
–– 1 MCU device for metapad and/or metagrid (Daemon Input/Output 2)
Let’s add 1 MCU and 3 MCU extenders for the complete system.
To add a MCU device:
1.In Studio One, open OPTIONS window (CTRL/CMD + ,)
and go to the EXTERNAL DEVICE tab.
2.Click
ADD...
3.Choose
and navigate to
MACKIE
folder.
CONTROL.
4. Assign Daemon Input/Output 2 as
SEND TO ports.
5. Click
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RECEIVE FROM
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To specify the placement:
1. In
OPTIONS
click
PLACEMENT
2. Drag MCU icon from
3. Click
4. Click
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button.
UNGROUPED
section to
GROUP 1.
CLOSE.
OK. OPTIONS
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To add a MCU extender:
1. In Studio One, open OPTIONS window (CTRL/CMD + ,) and
go to the EXTERNAL DEVICE tab.
2. Click
ADD...
3. Choose
4.
TO
5.
Click
PLACEMENT
2.Drag MCU icon from UNGROUPED section to GROUP 1
and place it as a second device.
3.Click
MACKIE
folder.
CONTROL EXTENDER.
Assign Daemon Input/Output 4 as
ports.
To specify the placement:
1.In OPTIONS click
button.
and navigate to
CLOSE.
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OK.
RECEIVE FROM
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To add additional two MCU extenders repeat the procedures above and set RECEIVE FROM and SEND TO
ports as Lemur Input/Output 5 for MCU extender #2 and Lemur Input/Output 6 for MCU extender #3.
The screens in Studio One should look as follows:
Now your metasystem is ready to use!
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COPYING THE PLUGIN FILE
The package contains Plugin folder with the bundle file (Metasystem.bundle) needed for Logic Pro X. To
add the plugin file to Logic application:
1.In Finder copy the provided Metasystem.bundle file.
2.Go to Applications and find Logic Pro X.
3.Right click on Logic Pro X icon and click Show Package Contents.
4.Navigate to MIDI Device Plug-ins folder and paste Metasystem.bundle file.
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ADDING PLUGIN IN LOGIC X PRO
1.Open Logic X Pro.
2.Navigate to
3.Click
on the menu bar and click
SETUP.
NEW/INSTALL.
4.Navigate to
5.Click
LOGIC PRO X/CONTROL SURFACES
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METASYSTEM.
ADD.
6.Close
INSTALL
window.
7. In CONTROL SURFACE SETUP window set
mon Input 3.
OUTPUT PORT
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MACKIE CONTROL DEVICES SETUP
Depending on the metasystem‘s modules you will use you will need the following:
–– 1 MCU + 3 MCU extenders devices for complete metasystem (metafader, metapad,
metagrid)
–– 1 MCU + 3 MCU extenders for metafader
–– 1 MCU device for metapad and/or metagrid (Daemon Input/Output 2)
Let’s add 1 MCU and 3 MCU extenders for the complete system.
To add a MCU device:
1. In Logic navigate to
2.Click
on the menu bar and click
SETUP.
NEW/INSTALL.
3.Navigate to
4.Click
LOGIC PRO X/CONTROL SURFACES
MACKIE DESIGNS
and click
MACKIE CONTROL.
ADD.
5.Close
INSTALL
window.
6. In CONTROL SURFACE SETUP window set
mon Input 2.
OUTPUT PORT
to Daemon Output 2 and
INPUT PORT
to Dae-
7. Deselect Mackie Control icon by clicking anywhere in the window. If you don’t do this you will
not be able to add the next device (Mackie Extender).
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To add 3 MCU extenders:
1. In Logic navigate to
2.Click
on the menu bar and click
SETUP.
NEW/INSTALL.
3.Navigate to
4.Click
LOGIC PRO X/CONTROL SURFACES
MACKIE DESIGNS
and click
MACKIE CONTROL EXTENDER.
ADD.
5.Close
INSTALL
window.
6. In CONTROL SURFACE SETUP window set
mon Input 4.
OUTPUT PORT
to Daemon Output 4 and
OUTPUT PORT
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7. Deselect Mackie Control icon by clicking anywhere in the window. If you don’t do this you will
not be able to add the next device.
8. Add additional 2 Mackie Extenders repeating steps 1-7 and assign Input/Output Ports as Daemon Output/Input 5 for Extender #2 and Deamon Output/Input 6 for Extender #6. Your CONTROL
SURFACE SETUP should look as follows:
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WHAT’S NEXT?
Now read the provided user guide for your metasystem module and you are ready to work.
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