JLCooper MCS3 SP USB for OSX - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction to the MCS3 SP USB Software
The MCS3 SP Software extends the MCS3 SP hardwareʼs ability to control various
applications running on your Macintosh™. It does this by communicating with
applications via MIDI, USB and other messaging protocols built into the Mac OS. It can
also simulate mouse clicking and dragging, keystrokes and can even emulate other
control surfaces if necessary.
Keysets
The MCS3 SP software uses “keysets” which are sets of various actions that are taken
when MCS3 SP controls are pressed or turned. Different keysets can be applied to
different applications, and the MCS3 SP software will choose the correct keyset for
whichever application is in the foreground. If no keyset has been created for the current
foreground application, the MCS3 SP will use a built in keyset called the “Default”
keyset.
To create or edit MCS3 SP keysets, open the application, MCS3 SP USB ( /
Applications/MCS3 SP USB Software/). To create a new keyset, choose New
Keyset in the File menu and navigate to the application that will use the new keyset.
You can also use Import Keyset from the File Menu to get an existing keyset. Keysets
that ship with the MCS3 SP are located at
/Applications/MCS3 SP USB
Software/keysets/. You only need to use New Keyset or Import Keyset once for a
given application. After that, keysets are stored with the MCS3 SP softwareʼs
preferences.
You can use Export Keyset from the File Menu to save a copy of a keyset so it can be
transported to another Mac or archived for safekeeping. You donʼt need to use Export in
your daily use of the MCS3. As previously pointed out, your changes are added to the
MCS3 SP softwareʼs preferences file automatically.
There are several sample keysets included in this package, including ones for Final Cut
Pro™ and Soundtrack Pro™.
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