The A-Fada Method - Solid State Logic Matrix 2 Owner's Manual

The A-FADA Method

A-FADA (Analogue Fader Accesses DAW Automation) is an innovative approach to analogue console automation, utilising the
automation system of a DAW to control the analogue channel levels.
A-FADA links the DAW fader and mute data to the console's channel level and cut functions, allowing all the workstation
automation editing tools to be used on a mix that is actually taking place in the analogue domain, providing the workflow advantages
of 'in the box' mixing whilst retaining a full analogue process and mix path.
Operationally, A-FADA is identical to running a standard DAW mix from a hardware control surface. With this in mind, the
descriptions below should provide enough information to get you going.
Setting up A-FADA
As A-FADA works by sending out volume information over HUI/MCU protocols, it is presumed that your Matrix is already
working a control surface, with the relevant HUI/Mackie Controller setup in your DAW.
In your DAW, create 16 new blank audio tracks which will be used to control the analogue channel faders on Matrix. Make sure
that these 16 audio tracks are positioned as the first 16 tracks of the session. Any volume automation data or fader movements
on these 16 tracks will control the analogue channels of Matrix.
Your existing tracks with audio recorded to them should be routed out of different outputs on your audio interface and into Matrix
via the analogue channel inputs as normal.
16 tracks positioned at
the top of the session
If you have existing DAW automation you wish to re-use, copy it from the audio tracks and paste it to the blank tracks you have
just created. You will then need to either disable or delete the automation from the original tracks.
If the automation is deleted rather than disabled, micro-automation (such as the removal of undesirable transients) can be
performed on the original audio tracks within the DAW using a mouse or trackball
Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow
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