Acoustica Mixcraft 7 - Manual (Page 310)

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OVERWRITE AND TOUCH FADER AUTOMATION MODES
When used in conjunction with a Mackie Control Universal, automation data can
be written in real time by moving the faders. There are two write modes regulating
how Mixcraft interprets fader movements and position. These can be set either in
Mix>Automation Recording Mode in the Main Window menus, or on the MCU in the
Automation section with the Write and Touch buttons.
OVERWRITE MODE
When a lane’s automation is armed and recording, Mixcraft continuously writes the
current fader or V-Pot position for the duration of recording. As a fader or V-Pot is
moved during recording, the current position is what gets written to Mixcraft. Bear in
mind that if you have automation already written, Mixcraft erases previous automation
and overwrites as it moves along.
TOUCH MODE
Mackie Control Universal and other MCU-compatible devices feature touch-sensitive
faders - they literally know if you’re touching them. This gives Mixcraft the ability
to write automation only while a fader is being touched. When an automation lane is
armed and recording, Mixcraft only writes (or overwrites) automation if a finger is
touching the fader. Mixcraft immediately stops writing as soon as the finger is released.
Next to all the faders automatically scurrying up and down on power-up, this is the
MCU’s most impressive party trick!
USING FRONTIER DESIGN GROUP TRANZPORT
Tranzport is a compact, wireless remote control surface featuring transport controls, a
jog wheel, and other button controls.
Here’s a list of Tranzport’s functions when used with Mixcraft:
Tranzport Control Function
Rewind Transport Control moves playhead back by 4x snap value
Fast-forward transport control moves playhead forward by 4x snap value
Stop transport control stops playback or recording
Play transport control initiates playback