M-Audio iControl: Assignment Overview

The following assignment tables show all assignments for each control, both with and without the Option button (for the Assignment buttons and channel strip controls), and the Cycle button (for the Jog Wheel and transport buttons) being pressed.

M-Audio iControl: Assignment Buttons Functions

The Assignment buttons in the All Tracks and Selected Track areas define the behavior of the channel strip controls.

iControl button
Modifier
Function/Comments
Volume
Encoders control channel’s Level fader.
Pan
Encoders control channel’s Pan/Balance control.
Generator
Encoders control software instrument parameters.
Track Info
Encoders control channel strip parameters.
EQ
Encoders control EQ parameters.
Effect 1
Encoders control Insert 3 parameters.
Effect 2
Encoders control Insert 4 parameter.
Option
Modifier for other controls; while held down, the modified control either applies the function to all channel strips, or sets the parameter to its minimum, default, or maximum value.
Arrow Up/Arrow Down
Shift fader bank left/right by number of channel strips.
Option
Shift fader bank to first or last group of channels in the project.

M-Audio iControl: Channel Strip Controls and Functions

The following table outlines the channel strip controls and their functions:

iControl
Modifier
Function/Comments
Encoder
Modifies currently selected parameter.
Option
Sets parameter to minimum, default, or maximum value.
Record Enable
Activates/deactivates Record Enable button of channel strip.
Option
Disables Record Enable buttons of all channel strips.
Solo
Activates/deactivates Solo button of channel strip.
Option
Disables Solo buttons of all channel strips.
Mute
Activates/deactivates Mute button of channel strip.
Option
Disables Mute buttons of all channel strips.
Sel
Selects channel strip, except in Channel view.

M-Audio iControl: Jog Wheel Controls and Functions

The following table outlines the Jog Wheel controls and their functions:

iControl
Modifier
Function/Comments
Jog Wheel
Moves playhead.
Cycle
Sets the left locator to the current playhead position, advances the playhead as usual, then sets the right locator to the new playhead position. Further Jog Wheel turns (to the right) while holding down the Cycle button advances the playhead and resets the right locator position.

M-Audio iControl: Transport Controls and Functions

The following table outlines the transport controls and their functions:

iControl
Modifier
Function/Comments
Record
Record
Return to Zero
Go to beginning of project.
Rewind
Moves the playhead one bar backward. If held, continue to scroll backward.
Cycle
Engages Cycle function, and sets left locator to playhead position.
Play
Play or Stop.
Fast Forward
Moves the playhead one bar forward. If held, continue to scroll forward.
Cycle
Engages Cycle function, and sets right locator to playhead position.
Cycle
Switches Cycle mode on or off.