{"id":2316,"date":"2019-07-19T09:54:47","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T14:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/?p=2316"},"modified":"2019-07-19T09:54:47","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T14:54:47","slug":"icon-pro-audio-announce-availability-of-platform-nano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/19\/icon-pro-audio-announce-availability-of-platform-nano\/","title":{"rendered":"iCon Pro Audio Announce Availability of Platform Nano"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Following a successful showcase at the 2019 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iconproaudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/www.iconproaudio.com\">iCon Pro Audio<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is proud to announce availability of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iconproaudio.com\/product\/platform-nano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/iconproaudio.com\/product\/platform-nano\/\">Platform Nano<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>an aptly-named addition to its critically-acclaimed modular Platform series of MIDI\/audio control surfaces (and associated add-ons), this time aimed at engineers, home studio enthusiasts, and producers who want hands-on control of their \u2018in the box\u2019 digital music production with a small footprint.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"fitvid0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Gxw0Bywecw?feature=oembed&amp;amp;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Weighing in at an easily transportable 1.3kg\/2.8lb, the compact \u2014 19.5 cm\/7.8\u201d (W) x 21.5 cm\/8.5\u201d (D) x 5.5 cm\/2.1\u201d (H) \u2014 Platform Nano neatly lives up to its name to bring tactile control to the most popular DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) with a single, full-size, touch- sensitive motorized fader (with 10-bit resolution) alongside an accessible selection of hands-on controls logically laid out across a top panel that\u2019s as easy on the eye as it is to use, including four rotary dual-function (rotate-and-enter) encoder knobs (generally used for controlling the track pan position, aux send levels, and EQ of the DAW being controlled), while an 11-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) surrounds the main knob control to indicate its rotating position; a Jog shuttle wheel, for fast search, scrub, and control; eight colour- coded function buttons coordinating with five different colour layers, for switching a variety of function controls; illuminated buttons for channel control, including Mute, Solo, and record; six illuminated transport buttons, including play, stop, record, rewind, fast-forward, and loop; illuminated Zoom buttons with two directional (left\/right and up\/down) keys, for use in combination with the Jog wheel; two illuminated track buttons, for easy selection of individual channels; and two illuminated bank buttons, for shifting groups of eight channels at a time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iconproaudio.com\/product\/platform-nano\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10588 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Platform-Nano-Top.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Platform-Nano-Top.jpg 944w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Platform-Nano-Top-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Platform-Nano-Top-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Platform-Nano-Top-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Platform-Nano-Top-610x359.jpg 610w\" alt=\"\" width=\"944\" height=\"555\" \/><\/a>Testament to iCON Pro Audio\u2019s acuity, Platform Nano does this as a durable desktop design delivering high-speed connectivity via a USB 3 Type B connector \u2014 which functions as a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) port to the connected computer and compatible software, while also providing power to the Platform Nano itself \u2014 without compromising its inherently security-conscious, superior build quality, courtesy of a robust metal casing with inbuilt Kensington lock.<\/p>\n<p>Aided by a backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), for showing the parameter values as adjusted, and also providing feedback about channel selections, operating modes, and more, Platform Nano naturally supports MCU (Mackie Control Universal) and HUI (Human User Interface) protocols for seamless integration with all compatible music production software. Indeed, it comes complete with overlays for the most popular DAWs, including Ableton Live, Audition, Bitwig, Cubase\/Nuendo, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Reaper, Reason, Samplitude, Sonar, and Studio One, as well as a self-explanatory User Define one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11664\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Platform-Nano-Top-02-1024x672.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" \/>Obviously not content with \u2018universal\u2019 DAW compatibility, iCON Pro Audio also includes its proprietary iMap\u00a0MIDI-mapping software for the user-defined (MIDI Learn) mode, making mapping MIDI functions to Platform Nano\u2019s helpful hands-on controls a breeze. As such, adventurous users could conceivably assign that motorized fader or those encoder knobs to control specific virtual instrument or effect plug-in functions for lending a less automated aesthetic to their productions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10587 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Platform-Nano-3D.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Platform-Nano-3D.jpg 944w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Platform-Nano-3D-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Platform-Nano-3D-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Platform-Nano-3D-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Platform-Nano-3D-610x359.jpg 610w\" alt=\"\" width=\"944\" height=\"555\" \/>Platform Nano stylistically sits well when positioned alongside other Platform family members, such as the Platform U22 (ProDrive III), a 24- bit, 96\/192kHz 2-in\/2-out USB 3.0 audio interface designed to match other Platform series devices. Future firmware upgrades are available via USB, including wireless USB over BlueTooth connectivity courtesy of the coming-soon (optional) PN-1 module that can also provide (rechargeable battery) power when connected to the Platform Nano\u2019s rear-sited Power\/Recharge (Recha). Mini-USB connector.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iconproaudio.com\/product\/platform-nano\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11657\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC08539-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC08539-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC08539-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC08539-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC08539-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC08539-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC08539-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DSC08539-600x400.jpg 600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Remaining rearward, User A and User B 1\/4-inch inputs allow for DAW function selection via connected foot switches, while it is recommended that Platform Nano is used with the (optional) Platform D2 modular display unit connected to the D\/D2 port for optimal track and parameter monitoring via its large LCD.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iconproaudio.com\/product\/platform-nano\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11658\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Platform-Nano-Rear-1024x417.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Platform-Nano-Rear-1024x417.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Platform-Nano-Rear-150x61.png 150w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Platform-Nano-Rear-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Platform-Nano-Rear-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Platform-Nano-Rear-610x248.png 610w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Platform-Nano-Rear-1080x440.png 1080w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/assets.icon-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Platform-Nano-Rear-600x244.png 600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"417\" \/><\/a>Larger and smaller optional additions apart, any engineer, home studio enthusiast, or producer who wants hands-on control of their \u2018in the box\u2019 digital music production with a small footprint should surely seriously consider iCON Pro Audio\u2019s aptly-named Platform Nano. Needless to say, its diminutive dimensions bely its impressive MIDI\/audio control capabilities!<\/p>\n<div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"fitvid1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5iNJBJ9aPU?feature=oembed&amp;amp;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>iCON Audio\u2019s class-compliant Platform Nano is available through the company\u2019s growing global network\u00a0of <a href=\"https:\/\/iconproaudio.com\/distributors\/\">distributors<\/a>, affordably priced at $229.99 USD.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit), and Mac OS X<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more in-depth info, please visit the dedicated Platform Nano webpage here: <a href=\"https:\/\/iconproaudio.com\/product\/platform-nano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/iconproaudio.com\/product\/platform-nano\/\">https:\/\/iconproaudio.com\/product\/platform-nano\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following a successful showcase at the 2019 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, iCon Pro Audio\u00a0is proud to announce availability of Platform Nano,\u00a0an aptly-named addition to its critically-acclaimed modular Platform series of MIDI\/audio control surfaces (and associated add-ons), this time aimed at engineers, home studio enthusiasts, and producers who want hands-on control of their \u2018in the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[33],"tags":[510,511],"class_list":["post-2316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hardware-news","tag-icon-pro-audio","tag-platform-nano"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2019-07-18-icon.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2316"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2316\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2317"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}