Control Modes - Studer D950 Operating Instructions Manual

D950/Vista7 Digital Mixing System
5.6

Control Modes

Rule-Based System:
Independent Control Modes:
D950:
5-42 AutoTouch+
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.
As mentioned before, the system is based on a set of consistent rules that
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
conditions.
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 function 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
noted.
Different channels may be in different automation modes. For example,
some 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.
READ LOCK With READ LOCK engaged, all controls are placed in READ mode. All
mode changes are locked out, Audition mode is defeated, and only written
values will be heard. In this regard, READ LOCK over-rides Control Mode
selections.
SW V3.3
Vista:
Date printed: 27.08.03