Automation - TC Electronic UNIT•Y Manual

AUTOMATION

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Static or Snapshot automation is established by using the Scene memories in the 02R, but
automation may be taken one step further by recording parameter movements locked to
timecode.
As an 02R owner you have definitely already gotten addicted to dynamic movement of
much more than faders. TC UNIT•Y is probably the first processor outside a computer that
will allow you to efficiently include effect parameters to the list of dynamic controls. The
extra processing power needed to provide parameter gliding is obtained by using a double
processor hardware solution in combination with custom circuitry.
UNIT•Y parameters on faders are dynamically automatable, while parameters on rotary
knobs are changed by changing presets.
Working principles
Most 02R users follow a basic pattern when working with Automix. Typically a static, basic
mix is established with the correct routing, EQ, effects, faders etc. This basic mix is then
stored to a Scene memory and used as a reference for the dynamic automation. To add a
2dB trim to the lead vocal, the basic Scene is recalled, trimmed and stored again to off-set
the level for the entire song.
Recommended procedure for using dynamic automation with UNIT•Y:
1. Turn off the "Automix Enable" option (Automix page).
2. Establish a basic mix. Routing, Levels, Pan, Eq, Effects etc.
3. Store UNIT•Y settings to presets (UNIT•Y main page).
4. Store the basic mix to a Scene Memory.
5. Enable Automix and create a New Mix. (Automix page).
6. Reference the new mix to the Scene Memory you just created. (Automix page).
7. Start timecode and record fader movements.
8. Record UNIT•Y changes like you're used to by pressing "Select" buttons.
Back-up of UNIT•Y settings
1. Connect 02R MIDI I/O to Sequencer or MIDI recorder.
2. Start Sequencer or recorder.
3. On the UNIT•Y main page, press "DMP".
4. Verify that data is received on the Sequencer or recorder.
Restore of UNIT•Y settings
1. Go to UNIT•Y main page.
2. Playback UNIT•Y data.
3. Screen shows data being received.