User manual SOUNDCRAFT DIGIDESIGN PRO-TOOLS CONFIGURATION

[. . . ] In order to integrate the 328XD into the Pro Tools environment, we must utilize an existing Personality Profile that Digidesign provides in its DAE folder, found in the System folder of your Macintosh. Currently six profiles exist­ the JL Cooper CS-10, the Penny & Giles DC-16 and MM-16, the Mackie HUI, Digidesign's own Pro Control, and the Peavey PC-1600. We will be relying on the Peavey PC-1600 profile for communication between the 328XD and the Pro Tools internal mixer. NOTE: Please make sure that the Peavey PC-1600 profile is placed in the Controllers folder inside the DAE folder on your Macintosh before proceeding. 2 Soundcraft 328XD and Digidesign Pro Tools MIDI CONFIGURATION It is essential that 2 way MIDI communication occurs between the 328XD and Pro Tools. [. . . ] LOC 2 moves backward through the Auxes, to Plug-In control, and back to Fader & Pan operation. Pressing the Rewind and Fast Forward transport buttons `shift' fader banks 16 at-a-time to the right or left respectively. 11 Soundcraft 328XD and Digidesign Pro Tools 328XD AUTOMATION The 328XD mixing console offers full dynamic automation via MIDI. This means that any encoder/fader movement, button press, or any other control surface setting can be recorded in real-time via MIDI to Pro Tools for playback at a later time. The 328XD not only allows every control surface parameter to be automated, but also allows full automation of both Dynamic Processors and both FX Processors. This means that a fully automated mix can be integrated into a recording session, containing any fade-ins, mutes, or snapshot recalls that occur at certain points during a song. As automation data is recorded, any event may be isolated and edited from within the sequencer track, or new automation events can be created from within the sequencer itself. 328XD Automation The 328XD also offers Snapshot automation: any Snapshot (or User Setup) can be recalled within an automation track. The following table indicates the Program Change required to recall each individual Snapshot and User Setup. User Setup 25 User Setup 26 So, to recall Snapshot #1, Program Change 0 should be sent to the 328XD. To recall Snapshot #69, Program Change 68 should be sent to the 328XD, and so on. Every individual Snapshot has a MIDI Recall selection that can be enabled/disabled. If MIDI Recall is turned OFF for a particular Snapshot, then it cannot be recalled via a Program Change command. Therefore, any Snapshot you wish to recall from within an automation track must have MIDI Recall turned ON, else the Snapshot will not recall. When the Global MIDI Recall of Snapshots is switched to ON, any Snapshot subsequently created will automatically have MIDI Recall switched to ON. To do this, enter the Snapshot Setup menu and toggle MIDI Recall to ON. 12 Soundcraft 328XD and Digidesign Pro Tools 328XD AUTOMATION CONFIGURATION Automation Settings on the 328XD First, set the MIDI Channel for Snapshot recall. NOTE: If Omni Mode is enabled then the 328XD will respond to Program Change messages on all MIDI Channels. Next, to make use of automation facilities on the 328, MIDI DYNAUTO must be enabled in the AUTOMATION SETUP menu. Essentially, Update mode is identical to Read mode, only that the automation data received by the 328XD is retransmitted back to the sequencer. However, the moment a parameter change is made on the 328XD, only that parameter enters Write mode, while all other parameters continue to be passed through the 328XD. This may seem a bit complex in theory, but in practice it is a very simple concept ­ Update mode essentially lets you punch-in parameter specific edits into an existing automation mix. NOTE: If you wish to update an automated fader movement, you should not attempt to take over a moving fader when you wish to punch in your change ­ use the rotary encoder equivalent on the E-Strip. This is simply due to the motorized nature of the 328XD's faders. Once an automatable 328XD object has been adjusted in Update mode, it will not enter Read mode again until READ ONLY or READ/WRITE is selected in the 328XD Automation Setup menu. This means that the newly adjusted parameter will continue to be overwritten until the mode is changed. NOTE: 14 Soundcraft 328XD and Digidesign Pro Tools CONTROLLER The final automation mode is Controller mode. [. . . ] Set the 328XD Clock Source Select menu to External: SClock (Digidesign Superclock). 20 Soundcraft 328XD and Digidesign Pro Tools Using a Digidesign DIGI001 The Digi001 interface offers 8 channels of ADAT I/O. Connect ADAT Optical cables to the 328XD and set the 328XD Tape Ports to "ADAT" under the Tape Port Select menu. Use the 328XD in this scenario as the centerpiece of your studio ­ mix synthesizers, live musicians, vocals, and Pro Tools tracks all from the same surface. Automate the 328XD from Pro Tools or control Pro Tools from the 328XD. 21 Soundcraft 328XD and Digidesign Pro Tools EXAMPLE SETUP 328XD Setup Recommended setup involves the Auxiliary Optical Output port on the 328XD. [. . . ]