Menu Window; The Matrix; Overview; The User Interface - RME Audio MADIface USB User Manual

21.10 Menu Window

Zoom Options 100%, 135%, 200%. Depending on the size of the monitor and the current reso-
lution TotalMix FX might be much too small and the controls too tiny to easily operate them.
Together with the 2 Row mode these options give a lot of different window sizes that suit all
monitors and resolutions currently existing.
Hide Control Strip. Shifts the Control Strip out of the visible area to gain more space for other
elements.

22. The Matrix

22.1 Overview

The mixer window of TotalMix looks and operates similar to mixing desks, as it is based on a
conventional fader stereo design. The matrix display presents a different method of assigning
and routing channels, based on a single channel or monaural design. The matrix view of the
MADIface USB has the look and works like a conventional patchbay, adding functionality way
beyond comparable hardware and software solutions. While most patchbays will allow you to
connect inputs to outputs with just the original level (1:1, or 0 dB, as known from mechanical
patchbays), TotalMix allows you to use a freely definable gain value per crosspoint.
Matrix and TotalMix are different ways of displaying the same processes. Because of this both
views are always fully synchronized. Each change in one view is immediately reflected in the
other view as well.
22.2 Elements of the Matrix View
The visual design of the TotalMix Matrix is determined by the architecture of the MADIface USB:
Horizontal labels. All hardware outputs
Vertical labels. All hardware inputs. Below are
all playback channels.
Green 0.0 dB field. Standard 1:1 routing
Dark grey field with number. Shows the
current gain value as dB
Blue field. This routing is muted
Red field. Phase 180° (inverted)
Dark grey field. No routing.
To maintain overview when the window size has been reduced, the labels are floating. They
won't leave the visible area when scrolling.
22.3 Operation
Using the Matrix is a breeze. It is very easy to identify the current crosspoint, because the outer
labels light up in orange according to the mouse position.
If input 1 is to be routed to output 1, use the mouse and click one time on crosspoint 1 / Out
1 with held down Ctrl key. Two green 0.0 dB field pop in, another click removes them.
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