Aphex Systems 1788a 1. Overview of R/C (Remote Control)

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R/C Manual 1. R/C OVERVIEW
1. Overview of R/C (Remote Control)
1.1 R/C INTERFACE CONNECTORS
Only ONE source of control is accepted. Front panel selection of MIDI or LAN must be
made on each 1788A. The 1788A always wakes up in the last mode used.
1.2 R/C INTERFACES
Control Language: MIDI SysEx
Whether using the 1788A’s Ethernet LAN or MIDI ports, MIDI SysEx (system exclusive)
strings are used for control.
Direct MIDI Control
In the most basic scenario, a wide range of MIDI devices can be used to control one or
more 1788A’s directly through the MIDI interface. For example, you could use a lighting or
sound console to control the 1788A’s channel gains and other functions.
RS232 port is not used
for remote control by
the 1788A. Used for
updating firmware
only.
Peavey PC 1600
Yamaha DM2000
Digidesign ICON
MIDI Controller Examples
One Or More 1788A’s
MIDI Cable
MIDI In
MIDI Thru
MIDI In
Fig. 1-2. Basic Direct MIDI Control Diagram
MIDI Interface
Ethernet Interface
Fig. 1-1
R/C Ports on Back of 1788A
3.6.2 Rack Mounting — 28
3.6.3 Desktop Mounting — 28
3.6.4 AC Line Connection & Power — 28
3.7 MORE ABOUT USING THE 1788A-R — 29
3.7.1 Assigning A Bank — 29
3.7.2 Setting Up The MIDI Channel — 29
3.7.3 Initial Sync — 29
3.7.4 Coexisting with a Software R/C — 30
3.8 MULTIPLE SELECT GROUP BEHAVIOR — 30
4. Building a Proper Network — 31
4.1 STANDARD PARTS — 31
4.2 NETWORKING SPEED — 31
4.3 DHCP SERVER — 31
4.4 CAT 5/6 WIRING — 31
4.5 HUBS & SWITCHES — 31
4.6 SHARING EXISTING LANs — 31
4.7 SUITABLE HARDWARE — 32
4.8 TYPICAL NETWORK DIAGRAMS — 32
5. 1788A Software R/C — 34
5.1 COMPUTER PLATFORMS — 34
5.2 LOADING THE SOFTWARE — 34
5.3 STARTING THE SOFTWARE — 34
5.4 PROGRAM NAVIGATION — 36
5.5 WAKING UP THE CONSTELLATION — 36
5.6 INITIAL STATES — 36
5.7 PRESETS — 37
5.7.1 Sessions — 37
5.7.2 Loading and Saving Sessions — 37
5.7.3 Creating/Editing Presets — 38
5.7.4 Blue EDIT Button — 40
5.8 MANIPULATING LOG-ON THUMBSNAILS — 40
5.8.1 What Thumbnails Contain — 40
5.8.2 Thumbnail Actions — 41
5.8.3 Auto-Arrange — 41
5.8.4 Removing Unit Thumbs — 41
5.8.5 Log-On Pages — 42
5.8.6 Log-On Panel Controls — 42
5.9 GROUPING — 42
5.9.1 Group Controls — 43
5.9.2 Group Select Pulldowns — 43
5.9.3 Scope of Groups — 43
5.10 USING TEST TONES — 43
5.10.1 Launching The Tone Flyout — 43
5.10.2 Activating Tones in Groups — 43
5.11 SETTINGS — 44
5.12 TUTORIAL — 44
5.13 SOFTWARE WRAP-UP — 48