Stack - ETC SmartFade User Manual

S T A C K
The stack is similar to other sequences in that it is a chain of memories and/or channels.
Unlike fader sequences, the stack has 199 steps available for recording (this includes
inserted point cues - see below) and stack steps are played back using either the
crossfaders or [ .. ]. It is possible to play back the stack on the crossfaders and to run
fader sequences simultaneously.
The stack is the preferred method of playing a list of cues, called Steps, for your show. By
recording memories and or channels in a specific order, you can pre-record all of the
necessary steps (or cues) in your show and have them readily available for successive
playback. In addition, you can insert new steps or modify existing steps through the
Sequences Menu found in the LCD menu (see
When recording stack steps, the console assumes the use of whole numbers (1-99). If you
need to add steps between these whole number steps, you may do so in the
LCD Menu
insert as many as nine point steps (.1 - .9) between two whole numbered cues. However,
you are limited to 199 total steps in the stack.
When a cue stack is recorded but not active, the STACK button will be dimly lit. Pressing
STACK will activate the stack for playback on the crossfaders and the button will light fully.
If there is no stack recorded, the button will be unlit.
Record memories and/or faders to the stack:
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Step 6:
Step 7:
Step 8:
N o t e :
After completing your recording of the stack, be sure to save your show to an SD card.
This will ensure that your show is available in the event of a data loss.
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through Sequences>XF>Modify Steps>Select Step>Ins PointQ. You may
Press [REC SEQ]. Faders 21-24 (45-48) light as described on
STACK blinks full yellow.
Press [STACK]. The LCD shows that the crossfaders (XF) have been selected
as the sequence. No step number is shown as this field only indicates the last
step to be recorded (in this case none) and the bumps flash as follows:
• Blink dim red . . . . . [MEMS] is selected and the fader contains no memory.
• Blink full red . . . . . . [MEMS] is selected and the fader contains a recorded
• Blink green . . . . . . . A channel range is selected and the bumps indicate
If necessary, adjust the step's fade time by turning the dial. Time available
ranges from 0 (instant) to 59 minutes 59 seconds (shown as 5959).
Press the bump of the memory or channel you wish to record as the first step.
The LCD will show a step number (1).
Repeat step 3 if a different time is desired for the next step.
Press the bump of the next memory or channel you wish to record.
Repeat step 6 until you have recorded all necessary steps or you exhaust the
available 99 steps.
Press [REC SEQ]. Any buttons will stop flashing and the console will re-enter
normal mode. The LCD will show the first step of the stack (Stp 1), indicating it is
ready for playback.
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