EAW DX8 instruction manual Overview, Menu BAR, File, Quit Ctrl+Q

OVERVIEW

The DX8-PC software application provides real-time control and configuration editing for the DX8 using a laptop or other PC-compatible computer.

In addition to input and output level control and output EQ gain control, which is available on the front panel, the DX8-PC application provides control over each individual channel EQ gain and corner frequency, Bus A and Bus B output EQ gain and corner frequency, output graphic EQ gain, output parametric EQ gain, frequency, and bandwidth, output compressor controls, Automix controls, preset save and recall, panel lock code, logic input and output assignments, force-on and force-off levels and priority, mute group assign, and control group assign.

Changes made in the PC software are immediately executed in the DX8. Also, changes made by controls on or connected to the DX8 are immediately displayed in the PC software.

The graphical user interface is divided into four sections:

1.Menu Bar

2.Indicators and Presets

3.Buttons

4.Input/Output

Caution: To adjust a fader, click on the fader knob to select it. Ctrl+click to set the fader to unity. If you click above or below the knob, it will jump to the point where you clicked. This is useful to move the fader quickly to where you want it to be. However, be careful not to inadvertently click above a fader knob. A sudden jump in volume will occur.

MENU BAR

The following menus are available in the Menu bar at the top of the screen:

File

Quit (Ctrl+Q)

Select this to close the DX8-PC application. The DX8 will continue to operate with the current settings.

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