Lexicon LDI 12T User Manual page 62

Appendix A
Monitor Mixer Automation
Using the Write function in the Monitor mixer you can automate Volume and Panning (actually all
mixer settings and changes) for each audio channel . All Tracks in the Arrange window that are set
to play back via this audio channel will be affected likewise by these controls. This method is described
on the following pages.
Let's say, as an example, that one channel is first used for a guitar and later in the song for vocals.
If you then use the Monitor window to lower the volume in the guitar intro, you will get the same lower
volume for the vocal, since they are on the same channel.
When you are using the Monitor mixer to control volume, you can go above unity gain (actually amplify
the sound). Furthermore, you can automate Mutes and Solos.
Conclusion
So, when to use Dynamic Events and when to use the Monitor Mixer depends on what is needed at
the moment; if you need to make minute adjustment of shorter segments and repeat those in the Song,
you should choose Dynamic Events. If you make longer non-repeating recordings and prefer to adjust
volumes via (on-screen) faders, you use the Monitor window.
Do not hesitate to combine the two methods of automation, simultaneously or during different parts
of the Song. The settings you make in the Monitor window are relative to the volume value delivered
by the Dynamic Events automation. For example, if the Dynamic Event volume has a value of -2.0
dB, and you set the Monitor window fader to -0.4 dB, the resulting volume will be -2.4 dB. l
Please note that the Monitor Mixer automation is not restricted to Volume and Pan - Mutes, Solo, EQ
and Effect settings can also be automated, as with the Lexicon PC-90.
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