ETC SmartFade v3.0.1 - Manual (Page 22)

16 SmartFade v3.0.1 User Manual
Data Structure & Timing
The data structure is very simple. The faders offer direct control of intensities and
parameters. These levels can be stored in different ways.
Memories
Memories are created to store intensities to a fader. These memories can be played back
from the faders, and they can be stored as steps in sequences or the Stack. There are 24
fader memories in 12 fader pages = 288 memories in total (in SmartFade 24/96 this is
doubled to 576 memories in total).
Snapshots
The complete output can be instantly stored with a Snapshot function. Up to 10 such
Snapshots can be buffered. They can be stored as memories at a later point.
Sequences
The fastest way to create a loop of memories is to record a sequence. A sequence is a list
of 24 steps that can be played back manually, looped or as a OneShot from the faders.
Each step can be a single intensity channel or a memory. Each step can have an Up, Down
and Wait time. There are general timing override functions like Rate, Fade and BPM as
well.
Stack
The Stack is theatre style list of 199 steps that can be played back manually or as a
OneShot from the Crossfader. It is intended as a main cue list for a show. Each step can
be a single intensity channel, a memory or a unique Stack memory state. Each step can
have an Up, Down and Wait time. There are general timing override functions like Rate and
Fade override as well.