Using the Mackie Control Universal

The following sections describe the default control mapping for the Mackie Control Universal when used with ACID.

The Mackie Control Universal can control either trim or automation settings. In order to control automation settings, the Automation button in the Audio/Video section must be selected, and the track or bus you want to edit must be set to Automation Write (Touch) or Automation Write (Latch). Hold the F1 button while turning the V-Pot (or use the Automation Settings button) to change the automation recording mode for each track and bus track.

Channel section

The channel section includes V-Pots (knobs), buttons, and faders that you can use to edit your tracks and busses.

If you’re using Mackie Control Extender units, you can control eight additional channels with each Extender. For more information, see Configuring channel mappings for Mackie Control Extenders on page 270.

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Item

Description

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V-Pot

Adjusts values for panning, volume (when Flip button is selected), and effect parameter values.

 

 

• Audio track volume: Adjusts track volume when the Pan or Sends button is selected and the Flip button is

 

 

selected.

 

 

• Audio track panning: Adjusts audio track panning when the Pan button is selected.

 

 

• Bus send levels: Adjusts bus send levels when the Sends button is selected.

 

 

• Effect parameters: Adjusts effect parameters when the Inserts button is selected.

 

 

The V-Pot is velocity sensitive, so rotating quickly changes values quickly, and you can press the button to

 

 

choose a selection.

 

 

When the Pan or Sends button is selected, press the V-Pot to edit the track or bus effects chain.

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Rec/Ready

Arms audio tracks for recording.

 

Button

 

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Signal LED

Indicates whether an audio track or bus is outputting a signal.

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Solo Button

Press to solo a track or remove it from the solo group.

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Mute Button

Press to mute or unmute a track.

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Select

Press to select a track.

 

Button

 

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