Midi Functions; Midi Output; Midi Input - Midas XL8 Operator's Manual

Automation data

MIDI functions

MIDI performs two functions on the control centre: it allows the control centre to trigger
external MIDI-equipped equipment on each scene change and it also allows external
MIDI equipment to trigger a control centre scene change.

MIDI output

MIDI output from console can include a globally-enabled message that contains the
recalled scene number and is sent out for all recalled scenes. Also, up to eight
messages with user-selectable content that are stored per scene and sent out whenever
the scene is recalled.

MIDI input

MIDI input can be globally set up to cause scenes to be recalled when specific incoming
MIDI messages are encountered. A common use of MIDI input is to receive the globally
enabled MIDI output messages and allow automation systems on different consoles to
Automation speed
While full dynamic automation is not a requirement for this These are dealt with by the
actual control surface/screen controls.
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