Each of the following sections outline how Mackie Control interface elements are assigned to Logic functions.
The following table outlines the display controls and their functions:
Button | Modifier | Function/Comments |
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NAME/VALUE | — | Switch between parameter name and parameter value display. |
SHIFT | Cycle through level meter displays: vertical, horizontal, and off. | |
OPTION | Switch between track name and track number: name display. | |
CONTROL | Clear clip/overload flags. | |
CMD/ALT | Enter control surface group settings mode. | |
SMPTE/BEATS | — | Switch between SMPTE and beat format in clock display. |
The following table outlines the channel strip controls and their functions:
Control | Modifier | Function/Comments |
---|---|---|
Turning V-Pot | — | Modify parameter displayed in LCD. |
OPTION | Set parameter to minimum, default, or maximum value. | |
CMD/ALT | Modify parameter at high resolution. | |
Pressing V-Pot button | — | Set parameter displayed on LCD to default value, or switch between two possible values. |
Flashing preselection: | ||
— | Enter the preselected value. | |
Menu options: | ||
— | Enter whatever option is visible in display. | |
If track is folder: | ||
— | Enter folder. | |
REC/RDY button | — | Activate/deactivate Record Enable button of track. |
OPTION | Disable Record Enable button for all tracks. | |
SOLO button | — | Activate/deactivate Solo button of track’s channel strip. |
OPTION | Disable Solo button for all channel strips. | |
In Send Destination/Level Mixer view: | ||
— | Switch pre/post status of selected send. | |
In Send Destination/Level Channel view: | ||
— | Switch between pre/post fader mode of send on selected channel strip. | |
MUTE button | — | Activate/deactivate Mute button of track’s channel strip. |
OPTION | Disable Mute button for all channel strips. | |
In Mixer view: | ||
SHIFT | Activate/deactivate mute/bypass of the shown parameter. | |
In EQ Mixer view: | ||
SHIFT | Activate/deactivate bypass of the current EQ band. | |
In EQ Frequency/Gain view: | ||
— | Activate/deactivate bypass of selected EQ band. | |
In Send Mixer view: | ||
SHIFT | Activate/deactivate bypass of selected send. | |
In Send Destination/Level Mixer view: | ||
— | Activate/deactivate bypass of selected send. | |
In Send Destination/Level Channel view: | ||
— | Activate/deactivate mute of send on selected channel strip. | |
In Plug-in Mixer view: | ||
SHIFT | Activate/deactivate bypass of plug-in. | |
In Instrument Mixer view: | ||
SHIFT | Activate/deactivate bypass of instrument. | |
SELECT button | — | Select channel strip. |
SHIFT | Set channel strip volume to unity level (0 dB). | |
OPTION | Creates a new track with the same assignment as the selected track and switches to Arrange view. | |
SHIFT+OPTION | Create a new track with the next channel strip (following the selected track) and switches to Arrange view. | |
Fader | — | Adjust volume. |
In Flip mode “Duplicate”: | ||
— | Same function as V-Pot of same channel. | |
In Flip mode “Swap”: | ||
— | Swap function with V-Pot of same channel. | |
In Surround Angle/Diversity view: | ||
— | Adjust surround diversity. | |
In EQ Frequency/Gain view: | ||
— | Adjust gain of selected EQ band. | |
In Send Destination/Level Mixer view: | ||
— | Adjust send level of selected send. | |
In Send Destination/Level Channel view: | ||
— | Adjust send level of send on selected channel strip. |
Hold down to show a shortcut menu on the LCD. Functions or commands are assigned to V-Pots. Release the chosen Assignment button to switch V-Pots to Multi Channel or Channel views. The table outlines both the standard use of Assignment buttons, and when used in conjunction with a modifier button.
Button | Modifier | Function/Comments |
---|---|---|
TRACK | — | Channel strip parameters |
TRACK | SHIFT | User mode 1 |
PAN/SURROUND | — | Pan/Surround parameters |
PAN/SURROUND | SHIFT | User mode 2 |
EQ | — | EQ parameters |
EQ | SHIFT | User mode 3 |
SEND | — | Send parameters |
SEND | SHIFT | User mode 4 |
PLUG-IN | — | Plug-in selection or Plug-in Edit mode |
PLUG-IN | SHIFT | User mode 5 |
INSTRUMENT | — | Instrument selection or Instrument Edit mode |
INSTRUMENT | SHIFT | User mode 6 |
BANK <> | — | Shift fader BANK LEFT/RIGHT by number of channel strips. |
OPTION | Shift fader bank to beginning or end. | |
CHANNEL<> | — | Shift fader BANK LEFT/RIGHT by one channel. |
OPTION | Shift fader bank to beginning or end. | |
FLIP | — | Switch Flip mode between Off and Duplicate. |
SHIFT | Switch Flip mode between Off and Swap. | |
CONTROL | Switch Flip mode between Off and Zero (turns fader motors off). | |
GLOBAL VIEW | — | Switch between Arrange view and All view. |
SHIFT | Switch between Arrange view and Tracks view. |
The following table outlines the function key controls and their functions:
Button | Modifier | Function/Comments |
---|---|---|
F1 | — | Recall screenset 1. |
SHIFT | Open or close Arrange window. | |
CMD/ALT | Cut | |
TRACK | Switch to Mixer view-Volume. | |
PAN/SURROUND | Switch to Mixer view-Pan/surround angle. | |
EQ | Switch to Mixer view-Bypass. | |
SEND | Switch to Mixer view-Destination. | |
MARKER | Create marker without rounding. | |
NUDGE | Nudge value: Tick | |
In modal dialog: | F1 key is equivalent to computer keyboard 1 key. | |
F2 | — | Recall screenset 2. |
SHIFT | Open or close Mixer window. | |
CMD/ALT | Copy | |
TRACK | Switch to Mixer view-Pan. | |
PAN/SURROUND | Switch to Mixer view-Pan/surround radius. | |
EQ | Switch to Mixer view-EQ Type. | |
SEND | Switch to Mixer view-Level. | |
MARKER | Create marker with rounding. | |
NUDGE | Nudge value: Format | |
In modal dialog: | F2 key is equivalent to computer keyboard 2 key. | |
F3 | — | Recall screenset 3. |
SHIFT | Open or close Event Editor. | |
CMD/ALT | Paste | |
TRACK | Switch to Mixer view-Channel Strip mode. | |
PAN/SURROUND | Switch to Mixer view-Pan/surround LFE. | |
EQ | Switch to Mixer view-Frequency. | |
SEND | Switch to Mixer view-Position. | |
MARKER | Delete marker. | |
NUDGE | Nudge value: Beat | |
In modal dialog: | F3 key is equivalent to computer keyboard 3 key. | |
F4 | — | Recall screenset 4. |
SHIFT | Open or close Score Editor. | |
CMD/ALT | Clear | |
TRACK | Switch to Mixer view-Input. | |
PAN/SURROUND | Switch to Mixer view-Pan/surround mode. | |
EQ | Switch to Mixer view-Gain. | |
SEND | Switch to Mixer view-Mute. | |
NUDGE | Nudge value: Bar | |
In modal dialog: | F4 key is equivalent to computer keyboard 4 key. | |
F5 | — | Recall screenset 5. |
SHIFT | Open or close Hyper Editor. | |
CMD/ALT | Select All | |
TRACK | Switch to Mixer view-Output. | |
PAN/SURROUND | Switch to Channel view. | |
EQ | Switch to Mixer view-Q Factor. | |
SEND | Switch to Channel view. | |
NUDGE | Nudge value: Frame | |
In modal dialog: | F5 key is equivalent to computer keyboard 5 key. | |
F6 | — | Recall screenset 6. |
SHIFT | Open or close Piano Roll Editor. | |
CMD/ALT | Select All Following. | |
TRACK | Switch to Mixer view-Automation. | |
PAN/SURROUND | Switch to Angle/Diversity view. | |
EQ | Switch to Channel view. | |
SEND | Switch to Channel Strip 2 view. | |
NUDGE | Nudge value: 1/2 Frame | |
In modal dialog: | F6 key is equivalent to computer keyboard 6 key. | |
F7 | — | Recall screenset 7. |
SHIFT | Open/Close Transport window. | |
CMD/ALT | Select Similar Regions/events. | |
TRACK | Switch to Mixer view-Displayed parameter. | |
PAN/SURROUND | Switch to Surround X/Y view. | |
EQ | Switch to Frequency/Gain Mixer view. | |
SEND | Switch to Destination/Level Mixer view. | |
In modal dialog: | F7 key is equivalent to computer keyboard 7 key. | |
F8 | — | Close topmost floating window. |
SHIFT | Open or close Audio Bin. | |
CMD/ALT | Select Inside Locators. | |
TRACK | Switch to Channel Strip Setup view. | |
EQ | Switch to Frequency/Gain Channel view. | |
SEND | Switch to Destination/Level Channel view. | |
In modal dialog: | F8 key is equivalent to computer keyboard 8 key. |
The following table outlines the global view controls and their functions:
Button | Modifier | Function/Comments |
---|---|---|
MIDI TRACKS | — | Switch to All view and show MIDI tracks. |
SHIFT | Set to fader bank no. 1 (channel strips 1 to 8, for example). | |
In modal dialog: | MIDI TRACKS button is equivalent to computer keyboard 9 key. | |
INPUTS | — | Switch to All view and show input channel strips. |
SHIFT | Set to fader bank no. 2 (channel strips 9 to 16, for example). | |
In modal dialog: | INPUTS button is equivalent to computer keyboard 0 key. | |
AUDIO TRACKS | — | Switch to All view and show audio channel strips. |
SHIFT | Set to fader bank no. 3 (channel strips 17 to 24, for example). | |
In modal dialog: | AUDIO TRACKS button is equivalent to computer keyboard’s Period key. | |
AUDIO INSTRUMENTS | — | Switch to All view and show software instrument channel strips. |
SHIFT | Set to fader bank no. 4 (channel strips 25 to 32, for example). | |
In modal dialog: | AUDIO INSTRUMENTS button is equivalent to computer keyboard / key. | |
AUX | — | Switch to All view and show aux channel strips. |
SHIFT | Set to fader bank no. 5 (channel strips 33 to 40, for example). | |
In modal dialog: | AUX button is equivalent to computer keyboard * key. | |
BUSSES | — | Switch to All view and show bus channel strips. |
SHIFT | Set to fader bank no. 6 (channel strips 41 to 48, for example). | |
In modal dialog: | BUSSES button is equivalent to computer keyboard - key. | |
OUTPUTS | — | Switch to All view and show output and master channel strips. |
SHIFT | Set to fader bank no. 7 (channel strips 49 to 56, for example). | |
In modal dialog: | OUTPUTS button is equivalent to computer keyboard + key. | |
USER | — | Currently unassigned |
SHIFT | Set to fader bank no. 8 (channel strips 57 to 64, for example). |
The following table outlines the modifier buttons and their functions:
Button | Function/Comments |
---|---|
SHIFT | Switch to second function. |
OPTION | Apply function to all channel strips or set parameter to minimum, default, or maximum value. |
CONTROL | Disable Group functions while held down. |
CMD/ALT | Enable Fine mode; shift parameter page by one parameter instead of page. |
The following table outlines the automation controls and their functions:
Mackie Control | Modifier | Function/Comments |
---|---|---|
READ/OFF | — | Set selected track’s automation to Read or Off. |
OPTION | Set all tracks’ automation to Read or Off. | |
TOUCH | — | Set selected track’s automation to Touch. |
OPTION | Set all tracks’ automation to Touch. | |
LATCH | — | Set selected track’s automation to Latch. |
OPTION | Set all tracks’ automation to Latch. | |
WRITE | — | Set selected track’s automation to Write. |
OPTION | Set all tracks’ automation to Write. | |
TRIM | Currently unassigned | |
GROUP | — | Enter Group Edit mode. |
SHIFT | Create a new group, open the Group window and enter Group Edit mode. | |
TRACK | Switch to Mixer view, displaying group parameter. | |
OPTION | Switch to Single view. |
The following table outlines the utility controls and their functions:
Button | Modifier | Function/Comments |
---|---|---|
SAVE | — | Save project. |
OPTION | Save project as. | |
UNDO | — | Undo |
SHIFT | Redo | |
OPTION | Open Undo History. | |
CANCEL | — | Leave folder. |
Flashing preselection: | ||
— | Cancel preselection. | |
In alerts: | ||
— | Execute Cancel button. | |
ENTER | — | Enter folder of selected track. |
In alerts: | ||
— | Execute default button. |
The following table outlines the transport controls and their functions:
Button | Modifier | Function/Comments |
---|---|---|
MARKER | — | Switch Small Marker mode on/off. |
SHIFT | Switch Large Marker mode on/off. | |
NUDGE | — | Switch Small Nudge mode on/off. |
SHIFT | Switch Large Nudge mode on/off. | |
MARKER | Create a marker. This allows you to create a marker with one hand without entering Large Marker mode. | |
CYCLE | — | Activate/deactivate Cycle mode. |
SHIFT | Switch to Cycle view. | |
DROP | — | Activate/deactivate Autopunch mode. |
SHIFT | Switch to Punch view. | |
REPLACE | — | Activate/deactivate Replace mode. |
CLICK | — | Activate/deactivate metronome click (separately for playback and record). |
SHIFT | Activate/deactivate internal/external sync and MMC. | |
SOLO | — | Activate/deactivate Solo Lock function. |
SHIFT | Enable Solo Lock function. | |
REWIND << | — | Shuttle rewind. |
MARKER | Go to previous marker. | |
NUDGE | Nudge left by chosen value. | |
CYCLE | Engage Cycle mode and set left locator to playhead. | |
DROP | Engage Autopunch mode and set punch in locator. | |
In Marker mode: | ||
— | Go to previous marker. | |
In Nudge mode: | ||
— | Nudge left by chosen value. | |
F.FWD >> | — | Shuttle forward. |
MARKER | Go to next marker. | |
NUDGE | Nudge right by chosen value. | |
CYCLE | Engage Cycle mode and set right locator to playhead. | |
DROP | Engage Autopunch and set punch out to locator. | |
In Marker mode: | ||
— | Go to previous marker. | |
In Nudge mode: | ||
— | Nudge right by chosen value. | |
STOP | — | Stop |
PLAY | — | Play |
SHIFT | Pause | |
RECORD | — | Record |
The following table outlines the cursor controls and their functions:
Mackie Control | Modifier | Function/Comments |
---|---|---|
Cursor Left/Right | If in Mixer view: | |
— | Select previous/next parameter of current view. | |
ZOOM | Scroll window horizontally by page. | |
If in Channel Strip EQ, Send view, or Plug-in/Instrument Edit view: | ||
— | Shift current editor page by one page. | |
CMD/ALT | Shift current editor page by one parameter. | |
ZOOM | Scroll window horizontally by page. | |
Otherwise (always in Nudge mode): | ||
— | Mimic computer keyboard Left/Right Arrow keys. | |
ZOOM | Scroll window horizontally by page. | |
In Zoom mode: | ||
— | Change horizontal zoom level. | |
SHIFT | Reset individual track zoom of current track (Cursor Left) or all tracks of same type (Cursor Right). | |
Cursor Up/Down | In Channel Strip EQ, Send view, or Plug-In/Instrument Editor view: | |
— | Select previous/next EQ band, Send, or Insert slot. | |
ZOOM | Scroll window vertically by page. | |
Otherwise (always in Nudge mode): | ||
— | Mimic computer keyboard Up/Down Arrow keys. | |
ZOOM | Scroll window vertically by page. | |
In Zoom mode: | ||
— | Change vertical zoom level. | |
SHIFT | Change individual track zoom of current track. | |
ZOOM | — | Switch between default cursor button behavior (see above) and Zoom mode. |
SHIFT | Switch between default cursor button behavior and permanently mimicking computer keyboard arrow keys. |
The following table outlines the Jog/Scrub Wheel controls and their functions:
Control | Modifier | Function |
---|---|---|
Jog Wheel | — | Move the playhead forward or back. |
CYCLE | Set the left locator to the current playhead position, advance the playhead as normal, then set the right locator to the playhead position. Further Jog Wheel turns while still holding down CYCLE advances the playhead and sets the right locator again. Tip: Rotating the Jog Wheel counterclockwise while holding down CYCLE defines a skip-cycle range. | |
DROP | Set the punch in locator to the current playhead position, advance the playhead as normal, then set the punch out locator to the playhead position. Further Jog Wheel turns while still holding down DROP advances the playhead and sets the punch out locator again. | |
SCRUB button | — | Activate/deactivate Scrub mode. |
SHIFT | Enable Shuttle mode on the Jog Wheel (SCRUB button LED flashes). |