The Midi Fader Method - Solid State Logic Matrix2 Delta Owner's Manual

The MIDI Fader Method

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Although Matrix does not include a stand-alone analogue automation system, the 16 analogue channels can be remote controlled
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domain. The faders of these MIDI tracks can be used to input level data in real time and control the analogue channels.
The MIDI volume data received from the workstation can control the Matrix channel strips in two modes, accessed via the SSL
soft keys (see Page 44):
Abs
- In absolute ( ) mode the volume data replaces the levels set by the Matrix faders in Analogue Focus mode;
Trim
- In mode the MIDI data adds or subtracts from the level set by the desk faders in Analogue Focus mode in a similar
fashion to a VCA-style master fader;
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- A third mode,
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move with edits in the timeline, allowing automation to stay with its associated audio even if the session timeline is completely
re-arranged.
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currently selected using the upper
have selected a channel's automation mode, the soft keys do not remain lit. The mode of each channel is continuously
displayed in the red and green
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the red LED is lit, and in Trim mode the green LED is lit.
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- The MIDI track outputs should be assigned to ipMIDI port 9, channels 1-16 (with MIDI Channel 1 corresponding to Matrix
Channel 1, MIDI Channel 2 corresponding to Matrix Channel 2 etc.).
- They will need to be in an appropriate automation write mode (such as Touch in Pro Tools).
- It will be helpful to have their track views showing volume data.
- You may want to name them appropriately, for example:
With the console in DAW Focus mode, use the
to the 16 MIDI tracks. If the 16 channels are contiguous they will be able to all be on the Matrix control surface simultaneously,
in the channel corresponding to the analogue signal they are affecting.
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, mode returns full level control to the Matrix faders.
SEL
AUTO
BANK
keys. Note that these soft keys only have momentary indication: once you
LEDs in the channel meters: in None mode neither LED is lit, in Abs mode
Auto1 to Auto16.
and CHANNEL keys (see Page 90) to scroll the Matrix control surface
Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow
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