elektraLite CP10xt Manual - Manual (Page 12)

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CHASES
The CP10xt can store up to 99 chases each with up to 99 steps. A chase is a series of cues which are
called one at a time in order. Each cue in the chase is referred to as a step. The chase will loop
continuously as it steps through each cue at a pre-programmed speed. In addition you can set the
crossfade speed that the chase will use from one step to the next. If there is an audio signal at the
audio input on the CP10xt, you can sync the chase to the beat by enabling audio.
Programming Chases
The cues in the chase are accessed from the cue memory so you must first create and store some cues
as described in the previous chapter. Once you have done so you can then program a chase. To
begin, press "Enter" then "Chase". The display will read:
CHASE _ BPM 120
STEP 01 CUE
Use the cursor keyswitches "-Å" and "Æ+" to move the underline cursor on the display to the lower
right corner of the display next to the word "CUE". Select the number for the first cue of the chase
using the number keyswitches. Press "Enter". The display will automatically increment to the next
step and the number next to "CUE" will go blank allowing you to enter the cue for the next step of
the chase. Repeat this process until you have entered all of the cues for this chase.
After entering the cues, adjust the "Chase Speed" fader until the display shows the desired BPM
(beats per minute). There are 128 different BPMs available from 0 (stopped) up to 999. Next adjust
the "Xfade Speed" fader to the desired crossfade time. The display will switch from "BPM" to "XF"
and show the selected crossfade as a percentage. There is only one crossfade speed for the entire
chase, the crossfades that are stored with the cues are not used.
Crossfades are presented as a percentage for chases rather than in seconds as in cues. Setting the
crossfade rate to 100% gives a smooth glide from step to step and 0% gives a quick snap from step to
step. Only the channels, which are programmed to crossfade, are affected. The crossfade time will
automatically adjust itself to the chase speed and will always be a percentage of the time between
chase steps. Crossfade will always revert to 0% when a chase is controlled by audio.
After the chase is programmed, move the underline cursor back to the top line of the display next to
the word "Chase" by pressing "Enter" once more or by using the cursor keyswitches. Select a number
to assign the chase from 1-99 using the keyswitches. Press "Enter" again to store the chase at that
location. As when storing a cue, if there is already a chase at that location the display will read:
CHASE 01 EXISTS,
ENTER OR CHANGE
Press "Enter" to write over that location or select a new location and press "Enter".
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