Control Modes - Studer Vista 9 Operating Instructions Manual

5.6

Control modes

Rule-Based System As mentioned before, the system is based on a set of consistent rules that
Independent Co­ntro­l Mo­des Different channels may be in different automation modes. For example, some
READ LOCK With READ LOCK engaged, all controls are placed in READ mode. All mode
Date printed: 28.0.0
There are four Control Modes used in the AutoTouch+ mix system:
• READ
• WRITE ENABLE
• TRIM ENABLE
• ISOLATE
Each automatable control within the system is always in one of these four
modes.
pertain to the behavior of each mode or function. It is the consistency of these
rules that allows the system to be simple to understand, yet very deep and
powerful. The key to using the system is simply to learn the rules. The rules
define how an control or feature will function under a given set of condi-
tions.
The conditions that define the exact function of each mode are determined by
the selection of other functions, selected options, and record status. With this
in mind, it may be helpful to think about Control Mode as the primary func-
tion which maybe modified to yield the precise operation the user desires.
In a few cases the basic rules will be broken, but these will be clearly not-
ed.
channels may be in WRITE while others may be in TRIM. In addition, different
controls within channels may be in different modes. For example the fader
may be in TRIM, while the mute is in WRITE, and the rotaries are in READ.
Any combination is possible.
changes are locked out, Audition mode is defeated, and only written values
will be heard. In this regard, READ LOCK over-rides Control Mode selec-
tions.
SW V4.5
Vista 9 Digital Mixing System
AutoTouch+ 5-9