LSC Lighting maXim MP - Manual (Page 32)

maXim MP L(P) XL(P) XXL(P)
Operator Manual V3
Page 26 LSC Lighting Systems (Aust) Pty. Ltd
9 CHASES
9.1 OVERVIEW
A chase is a recorded list of steps that are to be
replayed in order, stepping continuously from one
step to the next and automatically repeating the
list when it has reached the end. Each step in a
chase can consist of a previously recorded scene
or a snapshot of the output (which is taken when
that step is added to the chase). Up to 250 steps
may be recorded for each chase.
The chase stepping can be controlled by an audio
input or by a beat pattern that you teach the
maXim. See the “STL and SyncoBEAT” section
for details.
Chases are recorded by page/chase number.
Page numbers are selected with the [page red
bank
] or [page blue bank] buttons and chase
numbers are selected with the red or blue [f/a]
buttons. (no blue bank on MP model but a chase
can be recorded onto the MP’s Grab Master).
Chase mode, speed in BPM (Beats Per Minute)
and crossfade times are recorded in memory as
part of each chase.
9.2 CHASE TERMINOLOGY
9.2.1 BOUNCE
The chase automatically changes direction when
it reaches the last or first step. In this manner, it
continuously “bounces” from end to end.
9.2.2 SINGLE SHOT
The chase is normally stopped. When it is started,
it will run through its recorded steps once in the
direction in which it is started. It will then stop and
wait until it is manually started again in either
direction.
9.2.3 CHASE CROSSFADE
Traditionally chases will snap (instantly switch)
from step to step but in the maXim you may also
set a crossfade value so that it will fade from step
to step. The Crossfade is set as a percentage of
the chase speed.
For example, if the chase speed is set at 60 BPM
(which is one step per second), then with
crossfade set at 0% (that is, no fade), the chase
will wait for one second, then snap to the next
step. None (0%) of the available speed time will
be used for crossfading.
If the crossfade is set to 50%, then the chase will
perform a 0.5 second crossfade to the next step,
wait for 0.5 seconds and then perform the next
crossfade. That is, 50% of the time is used to
perform a crossfade and 50% of the time is spent
waiting before starting the next crossfade.
If the crossfade is set to 100%, then the Chase
will use all of the time performing a crossfade to
the next step. When the crossfade is complete,
the next crossfade will commence immediately.
9.3 CHASE RECORDING
To record a chase, press;
[record chase],
Select a memory number for the chase, press;
[page] (optional) (Select a red or blue page
number),
[f/a] (memory number) (any red or blue f/a
number).
Each step of a Chase consists of either an
existing scene, a snapshot of the output or
selected parameters of moving fixtures.
• To select a scene as a step, press;
[page] (optional red or blue page),
[f/a] (scene number).
• To record a snapshot (of the current maXim
output) as a step, press;
[record scene].
• To store the flashing parameters on the
PaTPaD press [store].
• To store the flashing parameters on the
PaTPaD and all intensity levels press
[store+level].
Continue to record steps as above. You may mix
snapshots, scenes or parameters in any order.
When all steps have been recorded, complete the
chase by pressing;
[record chase].
9.3.1 REMOVING STEPS
Whilst recording (above), if the step that you add
is not correct, the last step may be deleted by
pressing [remove].
9.3.2 CHASE SPEED
At any point after giving the chase a memory
number (above), repeated presses of [function]
will toggle the display between the STEP number,
the SPEED in BPM (Beats Per Minute) and the
CROSSFADE percentage. When the SPEED is
displayed, the EDIT wheel may be used to set the
desired speed. The default setting is 100 BPM but
you may change this in the “Setup Preferences”.
See the “UTILITIES” section.
9.3.3 CHASE CROSSFADE
At any point after giving the chase a memory
number, repeated presses of the [function] button
will toggle the display between the STEP number,
the SPEED setting in BPM (Beats Per Minute)
and the CROSSAFDE percentage. When the IN &
OUT
indicators are lit, the EDIT wheel may be
used to set the percentage of the chase speed
time that is used for the crossfade.
The default setting is 0% (no crossfade) but you
may change this in the “Setup Preferences”.
9.3.4 COMPLETING THE CHASE
When all steps have been recorded complete the
chase by pressing [record chase].