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24. DAW Mode

Users that work exclusively with their DAW software, and don't want to use TotalMix FX for addi-
tional routing tasks, need a way to be sure that TotalMix FX currently doesn't change the DAW's
routing. While Reset Mix can do so, those users would be better served with a very simple sur-
face that offers the interface's hardware controls (gain, phantom control, instrument...), but
guarantees a straight 1:1 routing for all playback channels, and has no hardware monitoring of
the input channels (which is then done by the DAW software).
For such cases TotalMix FX includes an alternative operating mode. It can be booted into the so
called DAW mode. This simplified interface is for anyone performing all monitoring and routing
within the DAW. The DAW mode restarts TM FX into a light version with just two rows, no play-
back row, and no mixing faders in the input row. Routing is 1:1 only. Just the hardware controls
(if existing) and hardware output levels are available.
To change the current mode go to the menu, Options, and click on Operational Mode. Choices
are Full Mode (default, mixer active, all routing options available), and Digital Audio Workstation
Mode (straight playback routing, no input mix).
Several useful, advanced features are still available in TotalMix FX in DAW mode:
 Talkback, External Input
 Phones definition and handling with Talkback
 Speaker A / B
 Mute and Solo
 Cue / PFL
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