SC48 Guide - Digidesign

Chapter 4: Basic Commands and Modes
Control Overview
Most VENUE features and controls that are used during a performance
are available from both the console and on-screen.
Changes made on one are immediately reflected in the other,
letting you use almost any combination of console and screen
controls to mix.
The software screen is not required in order to mix a performance,
as all essential mixing controls are provided on the
console. However, the screen is essential when setting up and
configuring the system before a performance.
Software-Only Controls and Displays
Many configuration settings and options are only available
on-screen, including hardware configuration settings, busses,
plug-in installation, and system diagnostics. For more information,
see “System” on page 51.
Tool Tips
With the mouse or trackball, place the cursor over a screen
item to see a brief explanation in the banner display.
Tool Tip
Cursor
Status bar showing Tool Tip
Status Messages
The banner display alerts you to certain operating conditions
such as Multi-Select and Multi-Assign modes.
Software Screen Banner Display
The software screen provides a banner display in the lower left
corner. This display is provided to maintain line-of-sight mixing
by showing the currently adjusted parameter (such as
fader level or compression threshold) as you make changes to
the parameter. The banner display also provides Tool Tip text
and status messages.
Banner display
Banner display showing current state of the system
Console and Software Screen Linking
Mode display
The software screen is linked to console actions by default. For
example, selecting an input channel on the console changes
the screen to the Inputs page, and selecting an output bus
changes the screen to the Outputs page. You can customize
how VENUE targets channels to best match your working
style. For more information, see “Interaction” on page 58.
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