API Audio 1608 Automation - Manual (Page 53)

7.0 Automation Sub-modes
Automation sub-modes further defines the behavior of the automation system in specific ways. The
mode continues to govern when channels record and when they playback, the sub-mode changes the
exact nature of what is recorded and how.
There are four (4) automation sub-modes:
 None: No sub-modes assigned
 STATIC: Resets initial positions
 LATCH: Writes the last recorded position to the end of timecode
 TOUCH WRITE: Channels in UPDATE will change to WRITE when its fader is touched
 MUTE WRITE: Overwrites mute and insert moves without affecting fader moves
Sub-modes are indicated by a colored section in the lower part of the channel box in the Status Page:
No Sub-mode Static Sub-mode Engaged
Sub-modes are also indicated on faders as follows:
Sub-modes cannot be assigned from the fader module.
The function of each automation sub-mode is described below.
7.1 None
7.2 STATIC
CLEAR SUB-MODE: Clears the automation sub-modes for all channels selected in
the channel grid on the Status Page
STATIC: Resets initial positions
 When timecode is stopped, the initial positions will be replaced with the last
physical positions of the faders, mutes, and inserts
 All moves for the channel will be erased throughout the entire range of
timecode (00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:2X)
 STATIC is only effective in WRITE mode
 STATIC has no effect when used in MANUAL or READ modes
 UPDATE mode does not record moves while STATIC is engaged
 STATIC can be engaged at any time
 When STATIC is engaged on at least one channel:
o
The STATIC button on the Automation Controller illuminates
o
Channels have a blue sub-mode box in the Status Page channel
grid
o
The blue STATIC LED on the fader illuminates
STATIC: Indicates the STATIC sub-mode is engaged on that channel.
SUB-MODE: Indicates the either the LATCH or TOUCH WRITE sub-mode is engaged
on that channel.