DigiDesign Command|8 User Manual

Communications & Safety Regulation Information
Compliance Statement
The model Command|8 complies with the following standards
regulating interference and EMC:
• FCC Part 15 Class B
• EN55022
• EN55024
• AS/NZS 3548 Class B
• CISPR 22 Class B
Radio and Television Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Digidesign, 2001 Jumipero Serra Boulevard
Daly City, CA 94014-3886, USA
650-731-6300
declare under our sole responsibility that the product
Command|8
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Communications Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
and correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by
Digidesign, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Canadian Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada
Australian Compliance
CE Compliance Statement:
Digidesign is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité
Europénne) mark on this compliant equipment thereby
declaring conformity to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
Safety Statement
The AC-AC adapter for this equipment has been tested to
comply with USA and Canadian safety certification in
accordance with the specifications the following:
IEC 60065 2001.
Warning

DigiDesign Command|8 Specifications

General

Brand	DigiDesign
Model	Command|8
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Command|8 Features

Details the core features and capabilities of the Command|8 control surface.

Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Command|8

Installation Guidelines

Essential setup instructions and considerations before installing Command|8.

Connecting Command|8 to Pro Tools and Your Computer

Step-by-step guide for physically connecting Command|8 to your computer and Pro Tools.

Installing Software for Command|8

Procedures for installing the necessary software drivers and personality files.

Mac Software for Command|8

Specific installation steps for Command|8 software on Mac operating systems.

Windows Software for Command|8

Specific installation steps for Command|8 software on Windows operating systems.

Configuring MIDI Communication with Command|8

Steps to set up MIDI studio configurations for Command|8 communication.

Configuring MIDI Studio Setup (Windows Only)

Enabling Command|8 in Pro Tools

Crucial steps to enable Command|8 as a control surface within Pro Tools.

Enabling Command|8 as an Input Device

Communication Test

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for Command|8 connectivity and operation.

Lost Communication

Steps to re-establish communication if it is lost.

Lost Communication after Reconnecting Command|8

Incomplete or Erratic Communication

Chapter 3: Command|8 Overview

Command|8 Operating Modes

Describes the different operational modes of the Command|8 unit.

Stand-Alone Mode

Command|8 Control Surface

An overview of the physical layout and main sections of the Command|8 control surface.

Fader Strips

Details the eight fader strips, including their motorized faders and controls.

Channel Faders

Rotary Encoder

Console and Channel View Controls for Pan, Sends, and Inserts

Detailed explanation of controls for managing pan, sends, and inserts in Pro Tools.

Console View Switches

Channel View Switches

Transport, Navigation, and Zoom Controls

Controls for managing Pro Tools transport, navigating tracks, and zooming.

Transport Controls

Primary controls mirroring the Pro Tools transport functions.

Navigation and Zoom Section

Overview of controls for track navigation and zooming within Pro Tools.

Bank, Nudge, and Zoom Switches

Function/Utility Switches

Control Room Monitor Controls

Stand-Alone Switch

Chapter 4: Using Command|8 with Pro Tools

Controlling the Transport

How to use the Command|8 transport controls to manage playback in Pro Tools.

Record/Playback Mode Switches

Navigating

How to select windows, bank tracks, and zoom using Command|8 controls.

Zooming

Recording

How to record audio and MIDI, including special modes like QuickPunch.

Basic Audio and MIDI Recording

Fundamental steps for enabling tracks, arming the transport, and recording.

Record Enabling Tracks

QuickPunch Recording

Using Command|8 for QuickPunch recording functionality.

TrackPunch Recording (Pro Tools HD Systems Only)

TrackPunch and Record Enabling Tracks

Monitoring while Recording

Loop Recording

MIDI Recording

Techniques for record enabling MIDI tracks and configuring MIDI ports.

Controlling PRE (Digidesign PRE Microphone Pre-Amp)

How to use Command|8 to adjust gain for Digidesign PRE preamps.

Adjusting PRE Gain

Step-by-step guide for adjusting PRE gain using Command|8 encoders.

Sends

How to adjust send levels, pan, and mute status in Pro Tools.

Muting Sends

Plug-ins and Inserts

Accessing and controlling plug-ins and inserts within Pro Tools using Command|8.

Target Plug-ins and Plug-in Windows

How Command|8 targets and controls plug-in windows for editing.

Opening Plug-ins

Adjusting Plug-ins

How to adjust parameters of selected plug-ins using Command|8 controls.

Bypassing Plug-ins

Methods for bypassing individual or multiple plug-ins.

EQ and Dynamics

Quick access to EQ and Dynamics plug-ins and their parameters.

Plug-in Flip Mode

Creating Custom Plug-In Maps

Customizing and saving plug-in parameter assignments on Command|8.

Creating and Editing Plug-In Maps

Detailed steps for creating and editing custom plug-in maps.

Automation Functions (Pro Tools HD Systems Only)

Advanced automation features like AutoMatch and Snap Back.

AutoMatch Function

Snap Back Function

Software Synths and Rewire Applications

Chapter 5: Using Stand-Alone Mode

Overview of Stand-Alone Mode

Introduction to operating Command|8 independently of Pro Tools.

Stand-Alone Mode QuickStart

Selecting Stand-Alone Mode

How to activate Stand-Alone mode on the Command|8 unit.

Navigating Presets and Pages

Mapping

How to assign MIDI CC values to Command|8 controls for external device control.

Controls in Stand-Alone Mode

Details on mapping faders, encoders, and switches in Stand-Alone mode.

Faders

Encoders

Switches in Stand-Alone mode

Editing MIDI Maps

Step-by-step instructions for programming custom MIDI maps for Command|8.

Programming Controls

General process for selecting and programming controls in MIDI Edit mode.

Programming Faders

Programming Encoders

Programming Switches

Presets to Save and Recall Maps

How to save and recall custom MIDI mapping configurations (presets).

Selecting Presets

Saving Command|8 Presets

How to save the current configuration as a preset to flash memory.

Loading and Saving Presets with SysEx

Naming Presets

Appendix A: Utility Functions

Accessing Utility Mode

Fader Utilities

Functions related to fader calibration and testing for troubleshooting.

Fader Calibration