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Installation
There are two components required for Panorama and Logic integration.
- Installation of firmware and drivers for Panorama, allowing it to communicate with OSX.
- Installation of Logic integration files.
Follow these steps to get Logic up and running with your Panorama:
Run the Panorama_Px_OSX_1.2.3.5.dmg installer (part of the zip file you downloaded with this guide. Version
number may be higher) and follow the onscreen instructions until complete. This installs the Panorama driver and
firmware updater.
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Note: Avoid running the Panorama driver installer multiple times without uninstalling first.
Locate Panorama_Apple_Support installer in the zip file you downloaded and run it.
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If the installer displays a cant be opened because its from an un-identified developer dialog, right-click on the
Installer and select 'Open'. You will see the same warning but you will be given the option to continue anyway.
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Launch Logic.
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The first time you run Logic you will see a control surface page as per the image on the
right. Close this window.
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Thats it! Setup is now complete and you can move on to the fun part, learning how it all
works.
Troubleshooting: If Panorama Logic integration is not working after following the above steps,
please check the trouble shooting page.
The suggestions on this page solves 95% of issues related to Logic setup.
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is to provide a fundamental understanding of how Panorama interfaces with Logic. From time to time, you may need to
consult the Logic documentation for additional information.
Lets start by taking a look at the main panel buttons and then go deeper into the Panorama menus from there.
Navigation
The six buttons pictured above navigate important parts of Logic. These functions are available at any time, regardless of the
active Panorama mode.
Shift:
Track - / +:
Select the next or previous track in Logics sequencer. This is the same as using the arrow up/down
keys on your computer keyboard .
Patch - / +:
Select the previous or next mixer channel preset in the Logic Library browser window, when in focus. If a
plugin is in focus, these buttons select the previous or next plugin patch.
View:
Toggle the Logic Mixer window open/close. [Shift]+[View] close/open the plugin window in focus.
Moves the current selection of eight mixer channels in Mixer mode so the fader group assignments are
changed from channels 1-8 to channels 9-16, for example. Hold [Shift] and press one of the [Track -/+]
buttons to view an adjacent bank of channels.
Control Logic horizontal zoom. Hold [Shift] and press one of the [Patch -/+] buttons to adjust the
horizontal zoom level.
Transport Buttons
The transport buttons activate or deactivate important transport functions as listed in the table. They also provide further
options when combined with the Panorama Transport mode. These buttons can be used at any time, regardless of the active
Panorama mode.
The transport buttons can also operate in an alternative "Function Keys" mode, accessed with the [F-Keys] button.
Key Combination
Description
[F-Keys]
Press and hold this button to use the transport buttons as F-keys. F-keys can be used
to trigger QWERTY macros. Macros can be used to create tracks or open windows
[Shift]+[
[Shift]+[
[Undo]
[Click]
[Mode]
[Shift]+[Mode]
[Cycle]
Switch the loop/cycle between the Left and Right locators on/off
[Rewind]
[Forward]
[Stop]
[Play]
Activate play
[Record]
Activate record
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Mixer:
Assigns all controls to Logic Mixer parameters and provides access to control menus.
Instrument :
Assigns all controls to Instrument plugins. Only active if an instrument plugin is present.
Transport :
Internal:
Uses Panorama internal MIDI controller functions enabling you to switch between Panorama Logic
TRACK NAME
MIXER CH NUMBER
PRIMARY PLUGIN
Instrument:
TRACK NAME
MIXER CH NUMBER
CURRENT MENU
Below the Info-Bar, the display indicates the status of current assignments, which varies depending on what menu you have
selected.
Display Buttons
The five display buttons are used to navigate menus, activate functions and control parameters. A display label above each
button, indicates what it controls.
In Mixer mode for example, the display button labels are [EQ], [Inserts], [Sends], [Smart] and [Instrument] on a gray
background. This indicate that none of them are active. Press the [Smart] button and the Smart menu will open. Press
[Mixer] to navigate back to the Mixer home page. This time the Smart label is red indicating the [Smart] menu is still active
and parameters can still be tweaked using the 2x4 encoders.
Pressing the [EQ], [Inserts], [Sends] or [Instrument] button will change the assignments of the 2x4 encoders as well as show
you what each of the controls are now assigned to. We will go through all of this in more detail on the following pages.
If a button is used to control a parameter (instead of a function a menu), you will see a line above thats either white or red
to indicate the current status of the button. The image on the right shows you an example where a
parameters status is On.
To exit any page, press a Mode button and navigate to whatever page you would like to edit next.
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the tutorial the first time through to get a feel for the way things work. Once you have a handle on the workflow options that
Panorama provides, you may want to consider setting up a default project template that is optimized for your use of Logic
with Panorama.
associated with a track or not. In our example here, this shows a mixer channel for each of
the 16 MIDI channels on the External MIDI Track. Click the MIDI button in the Logic
mixer to hide the MIDI channels from view.
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LED buttons.
[Track-] and [Track+] buttons go to previous or next track (or channel) in Logic
Press an [LED button] when assigned to "Select" for quick channel selection within
the bank of 8 channels you are currently controlling from Panorama
parameter value in Logic. The Panorama encoders automatically mirror the current values of the Logic mixers Pan knobs, so
your changes are reflected immediately.
The encoders can also be used to control any of the mixer sends across 8 channels. To change the assignment, press the
[Toggle/View] button, just to the right of the encoders.
Press [Toggle/View] repeatedly to assign the encoders to the next assigned send destination. Continue until you cycle back to
controlling Pan.
Panorama also features an option to scroll through sends. Press and hold [Toggle/View], then rotate the [Data Control]
encoder until the send you want to use is selected.
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and Smart Controls. A channel strip is selected by its association with a track (switching to a track also changes the
corresponding mixer channel). It is not possible to control the channel strip for a channel that does not have an associated
track.
The channel strip menus are accessed in the Panorama Mixer mode home page. Each of the menus change the assignments
of the right hand 2x4 encoder group - while still providing access to the multichannel mixer controls to the left of the display.
Channel EQ
Select an audio track and press the first display button labeled [EQ] to open the EQ menu. This inserts the Channel EQ in
Logic (if not already inserted) and opens the Channel EQ plug-in window. The Panorama
display updates to show controls for each of the 8 bands in the Logic Channel EQ and
Press the [Mixer] button to exit the EQ menu and return to the Mixer home page.
Channel Sends
Panorama can control up to 8 sends for the currently selected Logic mixer channel. Sends first should be set up in Logic with
the destination you want. Once set up, pressing the [Sends] display button to adjust the
send controls using the 2x4 encoders.
Panorama shows an abbreviated Send destination name for each of the encoders. In Logic,
if you change the name of the return track for a send, for example, the destination name
updates on Panorama.
-By default, the encoders control send levels.
-Press the [Bypass] button to change the bypass status with the encoders.
-Press the [Position] button to change the pre or post fader/pan position of each send with
the encoders.
-Press [Dest] (Destination) to assign the encoders to change the destination of each send.
Once you have selected a destination, press [Sn Set] to set it.
Press the [Mixer] button to exit the Sends menu and return to the Mixer home page.
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*The order of plugins resented to Panorama when scrolling are not in a predicable order except Logics built-in plugins appear
first and AU plugins second.
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-Click the I icon in the top left corner of the Smart Controls menu in Logic.
-Move the Smart Control you want to assign a parameter to, by moving it in Logics GUI.
-Click the Learn button.
-Move the parameter you want the selected Smart Control to control.
-Switch Learn off.
The display on Panorama also updates so you are now ready to control the learned parameter from Panorama.
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Instrument Mode
Pressing the [Instrument] button, located just above the display, activates Instrument mode. In this mode the 16 encoders, 9
faders, 8 LED buttons and 4 display buttons are all dedicated to control instrument plugins. Panorama is pre-mapped for all
Logics built-in instrument plugins. AU plugins can also be controlled and Panorama has tools that allow you to change or
setup the mapping to your liking. First an overview of how Instrument mode works.
Changing Patches
You can step through instrument patches from Panorama, by pressing [Patch>] to go to the next
patch or [<Patch] to go to the previous patch. The instrument needs to be in focus for the patch
buttons to affect it. If the Logic arrangement window is in focus, the patch buttons will change the
channel patch instead.
If changing patches is not working for a plugin, click the Manual field which brings up the menu
you see in the image to the right. Use the Save As option to save patches. With a few patches
saved, youll be able to navigate them using the two patch buttons on Panorama.
As you change patch, parameter values update on Panoramas display.
Many instruments have a four stage ADSR envelope so the faders are mapped as follows:
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Fader 1
Amp Attack
Fader 5
Filter Attack
Fader 2
Amp Decay
Fader 6
Filter Decay
Fader 3
Amp Sustain
Fader 7
Filter Sustain
Fader 4
Amp Release
Fader 8
Filter Release
Fader 9
Instrument Volume
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Instrument Mode
Move faders 1-4 to control parameters in ES2. The current parameters name and value is shown at the top of the Panorama
display.
To see how the faders 1-8, 1x8 encoders and LED buttons are assigned, try the following navigation options:
Press [Toggle/View] to see what the faders and the associated encoders are assigned to
control and their current status.
Press [Toggle/Mute] to see what the LED buttons are assigned to control.
open the popup menu window. Rotate the [Data Control] encoder to navigate to the menu item/page you want, then press
the display button labeled [Enter].
With the selection of a page, Panorama updates parameter assignments to the 2x4 encoders
and the 4 assignable display buttons. Selecting a page does not affect the 9 faders, 1x8
encoders or 8 LED buttons so you can continue operating the main envelope parameters as
you select different pages to control the rest of the plugin.
As described earlier, the [Toggle/View] and [Toggle/Mute] buttons allow you to view
assignments for the fader section.
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may perfect but in most cases, youd probably want to do at least some customization or maybe even a complete overhaul.
Logic allows you to do that using a Logic program component called plist files. In Logic, the plist files enable the reordering of
parameters so they can be controlled in an order that makes sense.
The good news is that the Panorama Logic Plist Editor (written and provided by Leon Seaman) takes care of the hard work
involved in the process. So rather than explain how it all works, lets focus on how this great editor allows you to get the job
done, with ease.
Locate the Panorama Logic Plist Editor.app file in the downloaded zip file and run it.
Select Echo from the list. The Echo plugin parameters are now populated in the parameter browser window to the right.
Click on an encoder control you want the selected parameter to be assigned to.
Keep repeating the process by clicking a parameter in the list (but notice that the selection automatically advances by 1
for every assignment) and clicking on a control until you are satisfied with the page.
In Logic, now load a new instance of the Echo plugin. Press Mixer/Inserts and select the slot with Echo inserted. The
Panorama display and assignments should now match the layout you created in the Panorama Plist Editor.
To undo the changes you made, go back to the Panorama Plist Editor and click Recall original to revert to the default list of
parameters and mapping. In this case clicking Recall previous would achieve the same thing because only one version was
created. As mapping evolves you may need to either revert to original or to the previous version of a saved plist map file.
In addition, the Panorama Plist Editor offers options to navigate existing pages, each of which can be customized in the same
manner along with management tools for adding, deleting or moving pages.
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want to customize the mapping for, has a plist file that the editor can see. If your AU plugin is not listed in the plugin list after
clicking Scan for Plugins do the following:
Go back to the Panorama Plist Editor and click Scan for plugins
The plugin should now be listed so you can start customizing as already described.
Both instruments and inserts can be mapped using the Panorama Plist Editor. The process is the same so start by selecting
the plugin from the Plugin List in the editor only this time, make sure Instrument Mode is selected.
You can now map parameters by selecting the parameter and clicking a control to assign it to. In Instrument mode, you can
assign parameters to the 9 faders, 1x8 encoders, 8 LED buttons and in addition assign the 2x4 encoders and 4 display
buttons in up to 24 pages.
Remember to save the mapping in the Panorama Plist Editor and load a fresh instance of the plugin in Logic to see your
changes take effect.
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Transport Mode
Press the [Transport] button to enter Transport mode. Transport mode provides clear visual feedback, so you always know
Punch Out
Quantize
Logics timeline
in Logics timeline
Set Scrub
Changes the [Data Control]
operation to scrub. There is no
status feedback.
<Punch>
L Loc
R Loc
<Cycle>
position
position
backward.
Count In:
<Cycle:
Moves the Left and Right locators one bar to the left, for every press.
Cycle>:
Moves the Left and Right locators one bar to the right, for every press.
The Panorama P1 uses the 5th display button to select pedal functions. The following page describes in more detail how this
works.
You can combine Transport Mode with the global navigation, transport and F-keys functions to great effect. Use the F-keys to
open Logic windows and menus for example is an effective way to customize your setup and navigate logic.
Familiarity with the transport buttons and their secondary operations in addition will help you create a faster workflow. The
transport buttons functionality is covered on page 3 but here is a summary of the less obvious functions:
Key Combination
Description
[F-Keys]
Press and hold this button to use the transport buttons as F-keys. F-keys can be used
to trigger QWERTY macros. Macros can be used to create tracks or open windows
[Shift]+[
[Shift]+[
[Mode]
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Transport Mode
Use Pads to Select and Manage Markers (P4 & P6 only)
If your Panorama feature Pads (such as P4 and P6), you can use the pads to recall, set and delete markers.
To activate this feature press the display button labeled Markers until the top display line reads Marker Pads On.
The pads are now assigned to the following marker functions:
Delete Current
Create Marker at
Marker
current position
(nearest to
Previous Marker
Next Marker
current position)
Goto Marker 5
Goto Marker 6
Goto Marker 7
Goto Marker 8
Goto Marker 1
Goto Marker 2
Goto Marker 3
Goto Marker 4
Getting to grips with Transport mode may take a little bit of practice but it will pay off as you learn how to navigate your
project without having to reach for the computer mouse.
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between mapping for Logic and mapping for the ReWire client, hold the [Shift] button and press [Toggle/View].
When you control a Rewire Host (Logic), the Info Bar is Red.
And when you control a ReWire Client (Reason), the Info Bar is blue.
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Every Logic project can contain multiple Marker Sets, so you should spend the time creating a few (or dozens) that cater for
your most common song/session needs. Save these in your default Logic/Panorama project template.
Panorama can navigate the first 8 markers of the active Marker Set with dedicated Pad buttons 1-8, and ensuing markers
with the two top-right Pads (11-12).
Make use of different Marker Sets for different types of projects, or use multiple Marker Sets in one project depending on
where you need to be, and what you need to do.
Enable Cycle on Panorama, then navigate between markers with Pads 1-8 (or 11-12). Note how the cycle region moves with
the markers (and the left and right locator values update on Panorama).
Logic offers several cycle recording options for audio and MIDI (hardware or software instrument) takes or regions. Set
these up to match the way you prefer to work in the Logic Recording preferences, then save your default Logic/Panorama
project template.
Markers are not only useful for getting around your project. They can also help you quickly create arrangements. For
example, you could use the Cycle/Marker tip above to navigate to the song verse which falls in the area defined by markers 2
and 3. Use the Select All Between Locators key command to select all regions between the markers, then the Copy command.
Now press a Panorama Pad to jump to another song location, then use the Paste command to replicate your verse. This same
method could be used to move (Cut, rather than Copy) a song section.
The default Logic F-Key assignments can be overwritten with Logic commands that you find most useful. Don't forget that FKeys can be assigned to a Macro string of commands. Spend some time using Logic/Panorama until you work out what you
want/need to do to enhance your workflow, then create your custom set of F-Key commands and macros.
You can use encoders 6 and 7 to move the left locator past the right locator position, and the right locator past the left locator
position. This enables skip cycle mode where Logic playback jumps across the defined skip cycle region. This is a quick way
to audition a shortened section/structure variation, without actually removing the song section.
When scrubbing, press and hold Shift, then press the Patch+ button to zoom in. This makes it easier to see things on the
computer display, but also has a direct impact on Logic behavior. The Logic Snap menu Samples (and Smart) setting only
allows sample-accurate edits when high zoom levels are used.
Make sure you set up Scrub settings in the Audio preferences that work best for you/your system.
As a further zooming (and general workflow) tip, enable View > Auto Track Zoom from the Tracks area menu bar (press
Control-Z) and vertically resize the track height to taste. Save your Logic/Panorama project template. When you select any
track from Panorama it is automatically zoomed to the defined level.
You can view the Bar display in SMPTE time. To do this, open the Control Surfaces Setup window and click the main
Panorama icon. In the Inspector, click the Clock Display pop-up menu, then choose SMPTE. The appearance of timecode can
be further modified with the Clock Format pop-up menu in the General tab of the Logic Display preferences.
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button and the Count-in display button. The Project/Recording settings can also affect the Count-in.
Panorama Logic mode, consider both the throw and resolution of the motor fader. It is a great tool for precise creation and
editing of automation data because it offers 14-bit,1024 step resolution that is understood by Logic.
Use Group functions or aux channels as group buses (sub-groups) for quick control of a number of related Panorama
channels, such as a drum kit with individual outs or a string section. This is particularly handy when writing automation with
Panorama. It's much easier to automate a single group Mute button than it is to automate 6 individual Mute buttons of the
channels in the group.
Because every project is different, setting up groups or sub group aux channels is often something that is done as required.
Having said this, if you use a go to drum plug-in such as Ultrabeat or Battery, it might work well for you to set up output
aux channels as send/returns. or groups (or both) in your default Logic/Panorama project. Given that these are fixed
assignments, it might work well to set them up in the Internal mode despite being able to access them via the Bank-/+
buttons in Logic mode as it only takes one button press to access them.
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- Open Preferences/Advanced and disable the Surround checkbox (unless you're actually working in surround). This hides
surround versions of Logic and AU plug-ins (FX and instrument) from the plug-in list in Logic and on the Panorama display.
- Open Library/Application Support/Audio/Components and drag the AU instrument plug-ins you no longer use to the Trash
(you will be prompted to enter your admin credentials). This actually removes these plug-ins from the system.
- Open Preferences/Advanced and disable the Surround checkbox (unless you're actually working in surround). This hides
surround versions of Logic and AU plug-ins (FX and instrument) from the plug-in list in Logic and on the Panorama display.
- Open Library/Application Support/Audio/Components and drag the AU effect plug-ins you no longer use to the Trash (you
will be prompted to enter your admin credentials). This actually removes these plug-ins from the system.
The default Logic project templates feature at least two aux channels, set up as effect send/return buses. These aux channels
have reverb and delay plug-ins (or other configurations) inserted, ready for immediate use. All audio and instrument channel
strips feature corresponding Send knobs that are preassigned to these busses.
You can directly control Send levels and routings for each channel from the Panorama Mixer page. You can also reassign and
insert effects for the aux channels from Panorama, as discussed earlier.
It is recommended that you set up as many aux channel strips, with inserted effects, as you require in your normal use of
Logic. There's no need to go overboard because you can always create more if you need them. The second thing to do is to
create send assignments (routings to the aux channels) for all instrument and audio channel strips, then save this as your
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