Command|8 Guide
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Example Setups
Command|8 with Pro Tools
Figure 1 shows Command|8 connected for use with Pro Tools, acting as a control surface, MIDI inter-
face, and monitor controller.
USB Connection
The Command|8 USB port is
connected to the host computer. This provides
the communication necessary for Command|8
faders, encoders, and switches to control
Pro Tools sessions (as well as compatible Rewire
applications running within the Pro Tools mix
environment).
MIDI Connections
A MIDI keyboard is connected
to the Command|8 MIDI In and MIDI Out ports,
and a sound module is connected to the second
MIDI Out port. You can use the three MIDI ports
to integrate a MIDI keyboard or other controller,
sound module, or sampler into your Pro Tools
system.
Audio Connections
Analog audio from Pro Tools
is sent from an audio interface (such as a
Pro Tools|HD I/O, 003™ Rack, or Mbox® 2) to
the Command|8 Main Monitor inputs. The
Command|8 Speaker Outputs are connected to
powered monitors for control room monitoring.
An additional stereo source is also connected to
the Command|8 External Source Inputs. The
Control Room and Headphone controls let you
select between input sources (Main or External),
with control room Level, Mono, and Mute con-
trol. The Headphone output follows the control
room input source selection, with its own sepa-
rate level control that only affects the top panel
Headphone port.
Figure 1. Connecting Command|8 as a Pro Tools control surface, MIDI interface, and monitor controller
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Pro Tools
USB to computer
CD player
MIDI synth
headphones
main monitors
MIDI sound module
MIDI in/out
audio in/out
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