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Description of Controls

MUTE GROUPS (1—4)

The MUTE GROUPS buttons (1—4) are used to recall a group of mutes on various channels at the touch of a button. Four Mute Groups are available in each Song, giving you 400 Mute Groups altogether. To create a Mute Group, you must use the DEFINE button (see below). The MUTE GROUPS buttons are effected by the OVERLAY button (see below).

Mute Group, like any other mute, can be recorded into a Song using the Mute Automation sequencer. However, only the Mute Group button that is pressed is recorded, not the individual channels that are a part of the Mute Group. This means that if the Mute Group’s definition changes, the recorded Mute Group events will recall the new Mute Group definition.

DEFINE

The DEFINE button lets you create Mute Groups. To store a Mute Group, press DEFINE (its LED will flash), press all the MUTE buttons you wish, then press one of the MUTE GROUP buttons (1—4). The mute status of the entire console is stored.

ALL/ALT

The ALL button selects (mutes) all channels on the console (72 in all) when defining a mute. Unless DEFINE is pressed first, the ALL button does nothing when pressed momentarily. If DEFINE is pressed (its LED flashing), pressing ALL will mute all channels. At this point you can store the current mute status of the console as a Mute Group, or you can unmute particular channels before storing.

When the ALL button is held (without DEFINE being pressed), it becomes an ALT button, allowing you to access other features using existing buttons. The following buttons have secondary features which are accessed while holding ALT:

Button

w/o ALT

w/ ALT

DISPLAY

Advance Display Mode

Meter Bridge mode

COPY

Copy Mute Events

Copy Song

DEFINE

Define Mute Group

Memory Remaining

ONLINE

Locks sequencer to external sync

Mute Solo mode

 

source

 

UPDATE

Places on-board sequencer in record

Dump System Exclusive

UNDO

Deletes the last mute recorded

Erase Song

OVERLAY

“Layers” multiple Mute Groups

Software Version

ERASE FWD

Erases mutes in forward direction

Clear All

DEC

Decrements value in display

Memory

OVERLAY

The OVERLAY button determines how the MUTE GROUPS buttons (1—4) will function when recalling Mute Groups. When OVERLAY is turned off, the GROUP MUTES buttons function like radio buttons. Each button by itself toggles its Mute Group on and off. However, while a Mute Group is recalled, pressing any other MUTE GROUPS button will recall that Mute Group and disable the previously selected one.

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Maintain Proper Fader Levels Setting LevelsApplications RecordingTo record a single source to a single track Recording a Single Source to One TrackTo record two or more sources to a single track Recording Multiple Sources to One TrackTo record multiple sources to two tracks stereo Recording Multiple Sources to Two Tracks StereoAbout Metering To select the meter bridge modeRecording Tips To listen to tape tracks on the Channel faders OverdubbingTo listen to tape tracks on the Monitor faders Applications Previous section X2 Reference Manual To route the mix to a headphone amp Getting the Mix to the HeadphonesMonitoring Midi Virtual Tracks To set the level going to the effects device Adding EffectsSelecting an Aux Send To record effects onto the multitrack To hear effects in the monitorsTo hear effects in the headphone/cue mix To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereo Bouncing TracksTo record effects onto the mixdown deck To bounce one or more tracks to another track monoHere is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mix Playback/Mix-DownMixdown Basics Getting the Mix to the Tape DeckTo create a dependable mix Creating a Dependable MixMute Automation Page Creating a Monitor Mix Using Group Faders as SubgroupsTo configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix Live PerformanceTo create two different stage monitor mixes Video Post-ProductionStage Monitor Mix Applications X2 Reference Manual Overview Mute AutomationMute Groups To enable destructive solo modeDestructive Solo Page To define Mute Groups Defining Mute GroupsTo return the console to its previous mute status Recalling Mute GroupsOverlay Button To recall a Mute GroupGetting On-line/Locking Display ModeSynchronization Selecting a Sync SourceOverdubbing Mute EventsRecording and Playing Back Mute Events Undoing Mute EventsPage Erasing Editing SongsTo erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute Groups Erase All MemoryTo erase all events on one or more channels To erase all events on all channelsTo copy mute events from one channel to another CopyingCopy Mute Events Copy SongTo set the Midi channel Midi ChannelSelecting Songs via Midi Midi Map Remaining Memory Memory BackupTransmitting System Exclusive Receiving System ExclusiveInput Channel Controls Description of ControlsHi Mid and Lo Mid EQ HPF SwitchTo MON Switch Hi and Lo EQAUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PAN EQ in SwitchSwitch Aux 3/4 AUX Source SwitchMonitor Solo Button Switch Aux 5/6Monitor PAN Monitor Peak LEDChannel Peak LED DIR SwitchGroup Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Channel PANStereo Aux Return Controls Aux Master ControlsBalance AUX a Assign Switches Aux a OnlyGroup Masters Switch Aux B Only Stereo SeparationMute Button Group Master ControlsButton Solo ButtonGroup 1-8 Master Faders Studio Level and Assignment Master ControlsOscillator Frequency and Level Solo LED and LevelMeter Bridge PhonesControl Room Level and Source Master FadersPage Display Mute Automation ControlsMute Groups Online Memory Remaining Erase FWD and Erase BWD ButtonsMute Solo Erasing MemoryDescription of Controls X2 Reference Manual Re-initializing TROUBLE-SHOOTINGTrouble-Shooting Index Checking the Software VersionObtaining Repair Service Maintenance/ServiceCleaning and Maintenance Warranty InformationCustomers outside the USA Trouble-Shooting X2 Reference Manual Mute Midi Note Number Midi Maps IndexMaps Mute Midi Controller Number MapMap Number Interval Midi Implementation Chart Specifications Group Module Power SupplyMaximum Gain Input ModuleDimensional Drawings DimensionsWeight Total Shipping WeightInternal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Solo IndexSong LED 102
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