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iControl
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Working with Selected Tracks
Thankfully, GarageBand gives you more control over your music besides volume and pan. You
also have access to, e.g., EQ and effects. These additional functions are accessed through iControl
one track at a time. The five buttons—Generator, Track Info, EQ, Effect 1, and Effect 2—compose
the Selected Track’s functions. That is, you will use the eight rotary encoders to control multiple
parameters of the currently selected track.
In this mode, you will use Track/Parameter buttons to select a group of eight parameters to work
on, and you will use the Select Buttons to select the specific track you want to edit. For example,
press the Select Button on track 2, then press the Effect 1 button. The Effect 1 for track 2 will be
shown on screen. Now, the rotary encoders will be used to adjust the various effect parameters.
You can also use the Track/Parameter buttons to select additional parameters, if the effect has
more than eight parameters.
Please note
: in the Track Info mode the Track/Parameter buttons are not assigned. The Select
buttons are used to turn specific functionalities of the selected track on or off.
Master Controls
The Transport buttons, Jog wheel, and Master Volume control all work regardless of what track(s)
are selected. The Transport buttons and Master Volume behave exactly like those in GarageBand.
The Jog Wheel can be used to move through your song.
Troubleshooting
While iControl is a simple device with few connections, you may run across problems from time to
time. If your iControl is not behaving as expected, please try the procedure detailed below. It may
save you from having to contact Technical Support.
Problem
: My iControl is not turning on.
Reason
: iControl is not receiving power.
Solution
: iControl is powered from the USB bus. If you are using a hub, make sure it is a powered
hub. A non-powered hub will not provide enough power to iControl. If you are not using a hub,
try replacing the USB cable.
Technical Support
If you are having trouble with your iControl and the procedures in the Troubleshooting section do
not solve your problem, you may call M-Audio Tech Support for further assistance. Before you
call, be sure to be in front of your computer with it turned on, and be ready to tell the Support
Representative what type of computer you’re using (i.e. Mac G5 1GHz), the operating system
installed (i.e. Mac OS X 10.3.5), and the version number of GarageBand.
M-Audio Tech Support is open from 7am to 7pm PST, Monday through Friday, and can be reached at
(626) 633-9055. You can also submit an e-mail request through the M-Audio website.
