elektraLite CP20 - Manual (Page 16)

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CHASES
The CP20 can store up to 96 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 cross-fade speed that the chase will
use from one step to the next. If there is an audio signal at the audio input on the CP20, 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 000
STEP 01 CUE
Use the numerical keypad buttons "-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
numerical keypad buttons. 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 cross-fade time. The display will switch from "BPM" to "XF" and show the selected
crossfade as a percentage. There is only one cross-fade speed for the entire chase, the cross-fades that are stored
with the cues are not used.
Cross-fades are presented as a percentage for chases rather than in seconds as in cues. Setting the cross-fade 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 cross-fade, 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. Cross-fade 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 numerical keypad. Press "Enter" again to store the chase at that number. As when storing a
cue, if there is already a chase at that number the display will read:
CHASE 01 EXISTS,
ENTER OR CHANGE
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