The Channel number indicator buttons provide the capability to move channel strips around and reconfigure the channel layout. This is a very convenient feature, especially during mixdown. For example, it helps to have all the vocals together, so just reconfigure the channels so they’re all on adjacent channels.
Anytime you need to have immediate access to faders from another bank, this feature is a life saver. Simply click on the channel number and select the desired channel.
•Click the
•Drag to select the desired channel for this location and release.
•When a different channel is selected for a location, there is no effect on any other channels. For example, if you select to move channel 30 to the channel 10 position, channel 30 still remains in its original position between 29 and 31.
•When channels are moved, their numbers turn yellow to make it easy to recognize them.
•To reset the channel to its original layout configuration, simply select the original channel number. Notice the Mackie OS places the original number to the right of the main list for your convenience.
Notice, the channels below have been moved around to provide a better mixing configuration.
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