A Route is created by opening the MIDI Map from the Windows menu, then selecting “New MIDI Route” from the MIDI Map Edit menu or simply clicking the NEW button at the bottom of the MIDI Map screen. A Route is made up of the following attributes:
•(Selection): The first column (with no column header) denotes the Route number and selected Route within the map list. The number is a simple identifier, as there is no sorting mechanism for the MIDI Routes. The selection paradigm is the same for any D8B listing function;
•MIDI Type: This choice offers the type of MIDI message (as XNh, where X is the status type, N is the MIDI channel, and h denotes that it’s listed in hexa- decimal values). If the Route is mapping a switch parameter with two value states, it will be assigned as a Note On (9Nh) message. If the parameter is continuously variable, the Continuous Controller (BNh) or Polyphonic Aftertouch (ANh) may be used.
•Number: This assignment is in the range of
•Channel: This is the MIDI channel that is used for the selected route.
Note: Maps using Ch 1 will not function when HUI mode is enabled. It is recommended that you use only channels
•Route To/From: This assigns the MIDI route to a console channel strip, master fader or aux send master, master section, or transport parameter.
The actual Parameter within any chosen function is assigned in the Parameter column.
•Parameter: Available choices follow either the switch or variable control types of categories, as set by the MIDI Type column selection.
•Mode: A value is displayed when the Route is a switch type. The two options available are Normal and Toggle. These refer to how the switch responds to received MIDI data and is therefore only relevant if the Direction is set to Receive on both.
In Normal mode, a Note On message engages the switch and a Note Off (or Note On with velocity of zero) disengages the switch.
In Toggle mode, alternating Note On messages engage and disengage the switch, while Note Off messages are ignored.
•Direction: The MIDI Route is set to Receive, Send, or Both. Take care to avoid MIDI feedback.
•The Edit menu inside of the map contains the following additional commands:
•New MIDI Route (Alt+N): Creates a new MIDI Route.
•Open MIDI Map: Recalls a saved MIDI Map from disk. If a map is currently in place, it will be entirely overwritten by the map from disk upon loading.
•Save MIDI Map As...: Saves the current MIDI map to disk as a Map file, which is available for recall at a later date.
•Delete MIDI Route (Alt+DEL): Deletes the currently selected Route(s) within the list. The DELETE button at the bottom of the MIDI Map window does the same. Multiple Routes may be selected using the
When you update the
1.Select “Erase UFX Memory...”.
2.Follow the
3.When the procedure is completed, click “Continue.”
4.Reboot the console by turning the power switch off on the Remote CPU, wait 5 seconds, and turn the power switch back on.
Upgrade UFX Cards...After completing the procedure for erasing the UFX memory, it may be necessary to upgrade the UFX cards to the newest software. Normally, this is not required unless advised by tech support.
1.Select “Upgrade UFX Cards...”.
2.Follow the
3.When the upgrade is completed, click “Continue.”
4.Reboot the console by turning the power switch off on the Remote CPU, wait 5 seconds, and turn the power switch back on.
Note: These procedures require you to reboot the D8B after they are completed.
D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 94