6.3 Sequences
There are several options as to how a sequence can be played back. Firstly use the Page+ or Page-
To replay a sequence the Master Fader must always be above zero.
6.3.1 Manual Sequence
If you wish to play back a sequence in manual mode then you can trigger each step by pressing the Master Flash Button. If you want to set a fade time between each step in the sequence then you can do so by using the Fade Fader. The higher the setting the longer the fade will be. The Yellow LED in the Fade Flash Button will flash to indicate a fade is in progress.
Manual playback of sequences is useful in a theatrical type of application where you wish to playback memories in a predetermined sequence. You can set a different fade time for each step of the sequences. Holding down the Master Flash Button will force the sequence back to the first step. If you have changed pages holding down the Master Flash Button will start the sequence on the currently select page.
6.3.2 Auto Sequences
To play back a sequence without needing to trigger each step manually can be achieved by raising the Speed Fader. The higher the setting the faster the sequence will run. You can still also set a fade time for each step using the Fade Fader.
6.3.3 Beat Sequences
If the Speed Flash Button is pressed twice the time between presses will be used to determine the delay between the triggering of steps. It is a useful way of setting a sequence to run in time to music. Tapping the button on the first beat and then tapping it again on the next beat will mean the lights follow the music. It is again possible to set a fade time for each step using the
Fade Fader.
6.3.4 Sound to Light Sequences
It is possible to trigger the sequence using a sound input or the onboard microphone. From the main playback menu screen select the More..
If you have connected the console to your sound system the microphone will not work.
6.4 Page Chases and Page Ripples
Apart from being able to play back the 12 sequences that you have recorded it is also possible to play back the memories on each page as a sequence. The page chases take their fade and speed settings from those currently set for the sequence. For instance if you have a sequence running with the speed set to 7, triggering from sound this will be the same settings used on the page chases you select. The page and ripple chases only run in a forward direction.
Page chases are a useful way of overlaying effects onto a sequence. In a club environment you may have recorded a sequence of movements. You could add colour to this movement
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