Expression 3 - ETC

Cue types
Crossfade
Allfade
Effect
Blocking
Subroutine
[Type] displays all but one of the fade type options described below. The
subroutine option is discussed under Chapter 17 Subroutines, page 227.
To select a cue fade type in Stage, Blind or Fader modes, press [Type], and
enter the type number given in the prompt. If you change a cue’s fade
type, you must re-record the cue. For example, [Cue] [2] [Type] [2]
[Record] [Enter] records cue 2 with an allfade. Cues default to crossfade
when you do not enter a fade type.
In a crossfade cue, channel levels that increase fade to their new level in
the assigned upfade time. Channel levels that decrease fade to their new
level in the assigned downfade time. The cue starts when you press [Go].
You may use a wait time to delay the start of the upfade or downfade.
An allfade cue forces all unused channels to zero intensity when you press
[Go] and clears the other fader. Allfade is useful for forcing an end cue
when tracking channels. For more information on using allfade cues for
tracking, see Chapter 8 Track.
An effect cue contains an effect. Effects allow you to assign channels to
a series of steps. When you play back the effect, the steps run in assigned
chase patterns, or in random order. For more information on using effects,
see Chapter 16 Effects.
A blocking cue forces all LTP channels to fade to completion in
background cue timing and then runs in a physical fader like any other cue.
One use for a blocking cue is to end background effect cues under
program control. For more information on blocking cues in relation to LTP
channels, see Working with LTP channels, page 5.
A subroutine is a cue that controls the playback of a series of recorded
cues. Subroutines are similar to linked cues, except that you have more
playback options. For more information on using subroutines, see Chapter
17 Subroutines.
86 Chapter 7 Cues