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Chapter 19
Live Programming (Busking)
19.1 Adding individual channels using preset faders
Individual channels can be added into the show as required using the Intensities Windows. Channels can be added using the
faders in either the Programmer View or the Presets View.
Channels added in the Programmer View are added into the programmer in the usual way. If the programmer is cleared then
they are cleared. Channels added using the Presets View are not affected by operations on the programmer - they act like preset
faders.
Channels added in both views are affected by the Grand Master and by the pressing of SWAP buttons.
19.2 Over-ride / take-over
The MagicQ architecture supports the combined use of the programmer, playbacks and preset faders so that there is no need to
constantly swap between modes, losing your overridden effects. This makes the console ideal for busking shows.
ADD and SWAP buttons work regardless of whether you are programming or playing back. Similarly the programmer works as
an over-ride, regardless of what you are doing.
By default, the console makes no distinction between programming and run modes. Some operators may wish to restrict what
is allowed in run mode – this can be configured in the Setup Window. You can choose to disable programming or to disable
modification of programmed Cues / Cue Stacks.
19.3 Viewing Cues and Cue Stacks
The Cue and Cue Stack Windows are used to monitor and adjust the execution of Cues and Cue Stacks respectively. Both
windows monitor the currently selected playback.
For a Cue Stack with a single Cue recorded on it, then the Cue Stack window will not be of much interest. In this case the Cue
can be monitored and adjusted using the Cue Window.
For a Cue Stack with multiple Cues, the Cue Stack window can be used to watch the progress of the Cue Stack. The position
within the Cue Stack can be changed along with the timing information. You can make the Cue Stack window follow the Cue
currently executing on the selected playback - set the Display Current Cue option to YES in the Cue Stack Window.
19.4 Modifying chase speed / contrast
To modify the speed or contrast of a Cue Stack that is running with Chase Timing, press the SELECT button for the playback,
and then adjust the encoders in the Cue Stack Window. The chase direction and chase type (Normal, Bounce, Random) can