Entering Softpatch - ETC Expression 2.0 User Manual

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Entering softpatch

Expression accommodates up to 512 dimmers (or 1,024 if you have the
optional second DMX512 connector) in 250 channels . Softpatch gives
you complete flexibility in assigning dimmers to control channels in any
order .
Softpatch also allows you to proportionately assign levels to individual
dimmers to balance a wash or ensure that a specific lamp cannot be
brought above a specific level . For instructions see page 3 - 8.
In addition, you can select from 10 dimmer profiles for each individual
dimmer . Dimmer profiles allow you to select a nonlinear output curve for
dimmers . For instructions on selecting dimmer profiles see page 3 - 9.
You will find instructions on the following pages for one-to-one soft-
patch, customized softpatch and additional softpatch features.
If you are patching dimmers in a Strand CD80 dimmer rack, see page
3 - 12 for special instructions.
Expression 2.0