Knobs - Avid Technology Artist Control User Manual

Knobs

Eight touch-sensitive knobs surround the Touchscreen. Each is a continuously rotating knob that adjusts parameters such as pan
and aux send levels. The knob has a built-in switch allowing it to be pressed from the top. This is called the Knob Top key and is
typically used to access sub-menus but also to turn parameters on and off.
Knob Set Selection
A knob set is an array of knobs used by EUCON-aware applications to control plug-ins, EQs, dynamics, aux sends, and other func-
tions. When Artist Control first starts, the Top Level Knob Set is displayed on the Touchscreen, showing all eight knob sets beside
the eight knobs. Press a Knob Top to select that knob set and enter the Artist Control menu system.
Some knob sets can display another knob set called a sub-menu. For example, the Inserts knob set shows the names of every
plug-in inserted on the track, one plug-in name per knob. Pressing a plug-in's Knob Top key displays its parameters on the knobs
for editing. This new knob set is a sub-menu of the Inserts knob set. Press the BACK key to return to the top of the Inserts knob
set. Since sub-menus can be more than one level deep, this can be accomplished by pressing the BACK key repeatedly.
INSERTS
Pressing the INSERTS key displays the inserts knob set for editing plug-ins. The first plug-in is displayed on the knob. Pressing one
of these Knob Tops displays the first eight plug-in parameters for editing. Pressing a Knob Top displays the plug-in parameters for
editing.
EQ
Press the EQ key to display the EQ knob set to configure equalization controls and filters. This shows four EQ bands on eight
knobs.
AUX
Press the AUX key to display the Aux (Sends) knob set to control auxiliary sends. The first aux send is displayed. Up to eight aux
sends can be shown at once.
PAN
Press the PAN key to display the Pan knob set to configure stereo or surround panning. The stereo pan control is typically dis-
played. The first page of eight pan knobs is shown.
INPUT
Press the INPUT key to display the Input knob set to configure input routing, mic gains, phantom power, and other applica-
tion-specific parameters.
DYN
Press the DYN key to display the Dynamics knob set to configure compressors, limiters, expanders, and gates.
GROUP
Press the GROUP key (SHIFT + AUX/GROUP) to display the Group knob set to configure group bus routing or control group (VCA)
membership.
MIX
Press the MIX key to display the Mix knob set to configure output routing.
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