Note: Faders, Mutes, and Pan all apply individually to the one parameter they name. ALL applies to all automation parameters other than Fad- ers, Mutes, and Pan. Open the Automation Filter window from the Automation window to select the individual parameters included under the ALL (or Other) selection.
Safety Net: You can undo any automation pass or series of passes using the History List. You can also redo your undo. Or undo your redo. Or undo your hairdo.
Start playback device•Verify MTC in the Locator position display.
•Verify selection of desired automation param-
•Verify selection of desired channels by mak- ing sure their ASSIGN buttons are lit when the WRITE button is lit. This is also indicated in the channel strip on the Touchscreen just below the EQ window, by an illuminated “W” button.
Move a channel fader•As soon as the fader moves on a
•Open the Mix Editor (Windows > Mix Editor) to verify that automation data has been recorded.
Exit Record and Rewind to Beginning of Track•Stop playback or turn off the ASSIGN button on the active channels to exit automation record mode. Rewind playback/record device to the beginning of the automation pass.
Start Playback from Beginning of Track•If you’ve followed these directions thoroughly you’ll see the fader move that you recorded playback automatically.
•Welcome to the wonderful world of Digital X Bus automation!
Repeat this Action for More Parameters•Be sure you’ve selected the desired parameter before attempting the automation pass.
•Each time you perform a new automation pass, new data combines with the old in a seamless manner. Continue building the mix until every- thing is just right.
Trim Levels
This mode is perfect for updating sections of a mix. If you’ve worked and toiled over a track throughout a mix, adjusting the levels frequently, try TRIM mode. This valuable mode simply adds or subtracts from a previously adjusted automation track. This mode only applies to faders. All previous moves are maintained but the overall volume changes.
•Press TRIM in the control surface Automation section or in the Windows > Automation win- dow. If you select “Trim From Unity,” the faders all snap to unity position.
•Use the channel faders to boost or cut previ- ously automated channel data.
•When “Trim From Unity” is selected, the faders automatically set at unity so they can be easily used to boost or cut the previously adjusted track content.
•This is an excellent mode to globally adjust channel levels.
•Simply raise or lower the fader level to boost or cut the sum of your previous adjustments for the selected channel.
Automate EQ, Dynamics, and Effects
Automation of EQ, dynamics, and effects is simple.
•Select automation mode (ALL).
•Open the Automation window and click the Filter button to open the Automation Filter window.
•Make sure EQs, Dynamics, and Misc are checked.
•Start the playback/record device.
•Make changes.
In order for these parameters to record, ALL must be selected in the control surface AUTOMATION section or OTHER in the Automation window.
Editing Automation
Once automation has been recorded on the Digital X Bus, it can be edited in the Mix Editor. Refer to the description of the Mix Editor on page xx for information on using the Mix Editor tools to edit automation data.
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