Midi Implementation; Console Operation With Midi - NSI NCM 6200 Operation Manual

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION

CONSOLE OPERATION WITH MIDI

Using the NCM 6200 console with a MIDI sequencer provides a completely automated lighting show. Since the
MIDI data is in the same format a synthesizers, the NCM 6200 takes full advantage of overdubbing, editing, and
auto-correcting features of your sequencer to produce very elaborate and complex lighting sequences.
Several methods of MIDI control are provided:
Console Recording
This is the standard method of operating the console's autofaders, chases, and flashes while the sequencer
records all lighting changes for synchronized play back later. See the detailed explanation of this method.
Program Changes
With this method a MIDI sequencer or advanced MIDI drum machine can be programmed to issue "Program
change" commands to activate memory scenes, chases, and blackout at proper times. See the MIDI
implementation chart for a list of accepted commands.
Direct Dimmer Access
For the experienced MIDI user, the capability to control any of the 64 possible dimmer channels is provided with
the Direct Dimmer Access mode. See MIDI implementation chart for details.
Memory Dump
Various parts of the consoles memory such as scenes, chases, submasters, and patches may be dumped to a
MIDI disk or MIDI sequencer for storage and later reloading. This is accomplished by setting the sequencer to
accept a SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE dump and activating the console memory dump with CONFIGURE MODE #7.
(See configuration section). Any data will be reloaded automatically and transparently when the sequence is
place back.