Jlcooper FaderMaster Pro Bedienungsanleitung

FaderMaster ProfessionalMIDI Automation ControllerUser's Manual Fifth Edition©1998-2002 JLCooper Electronics142 Arena Street • El Segundo, CA 90

TOUCH (that is, SHIFT and SPEED/BM)In the Automation Banks, turns on FaderMaster Pro’s uniqueTouch-Sensitive Automatic Punch In.Press SHIFT TOUCH to t

MERGEIn the P Banks, in Program Mode, hold Merge while moving afader to select the Merge mode for that fader.Each fader within a bank may have a diffe

UNIT# (SHIFT and PARM)Sets System Exclusive Unit ID Number. This is only used inconjunction with the optional FaderMaster Pro RemoteSoftware. Allows s

Hookup➤ For Total Studio Control:Connect the MIDI Input and Output of the FaderMaster Pro toa MIDI patch bay, such as JLCooper’s Synapse or a computer

➤ For Sequencer Automation:Connect the MIDI out of FaderMaster Pro to the MIDI In of theSequencer or Computer interface.Connect the MIDI out of the se

➤ Hooking Up Several FaderMaster ProsMultiple FaderMaster Pros may be chained together to form alarger console.Simply connect the MIDI Out of the firs

Bank SelectionFaderMaster Pro’s memory is organized into three sets or“Banks” of programs.(In developing FaderMaster Pro, we decided to organize theme

For ExampleSay that P 1 has been programmed to send MIDI controllers toalter the parameters on a signal processor, such as the AlesisQuadraVerb 2.Say

User Programmable Banks P 1 - P 20The twenty User Programmable are indicated in the display asP 1 through P20.Each of the eight faders and eight but

Programming FaderMaster ProProgramming is done one of the programming modes,accessed by simply pressing the PROG button.First, before attempting to ma

FaderMaster Professional, FaderMaster Pro, MAGI, M24, MAGI Pro, Sync•Link,MSB Plus, Nexus Plus, MacNexus, Synapse, PPS-2, PPS-100, and FaderMaster are

Programming Faders (In General)➤ First select a Programmable User Bank number,P1 through P20.Use the UP or DOWN buttons to step to the desired program

Programming the Faders (In Detail)Here are the specifics parameters and attributes that may beselected for each fader. (Remember that these settings m

MIN and MAX Application ExampleA fader that sends MIDI Volume commands may have aminimum of 0 and a maximum of 127.To perform a crossfade, set another

➤ GroupingIn the P Banks, faders may be grouped.To group a fader means that you assign some number of fadersto be controlled by another fader called a

➤ To Assign GroupsEnter Fader Program Mode by pressing PROG until the FADERLED is lit.Hold the GROUP button while moving a fader to select themaster f

Group Modes DemonstratedFor the examples given below, the pictures represent the sortof images you would be likely to observe on sequencersoftware wit

Offset GroupingThe faders assigned to the master are offset by the position ofthe master.Faders assigned to the master are offset positively as the ma

MERGE ModesIn the P Banks, each fader may be individually assigned to oneof three Merge modes:➤ Merge Off➤ Merge On➤ Merge ConditionalBefore describin

Here’s how it works:After you have recorded controller data on your sequencer,you may want to edit that data. FaderMaster Pro’s specialMERGE modes ar

Merge OnNormally, MIDI data received by FaderMaster Pro is“unconditionally merged” with fader commands. That is, anydata that comes into FaderMaster

GreetingsThank you for purchasing JLCooper’s FaderMasterProfessional, the MIDI Automation Controller. Continuing inthe tradition of JLCooper’s origina

➤ Assigning Merge ModesTo view or change the merge assignment for a given fader, firstmake sure you are in PROG Mode, and the Fader LED is onsteadily

Programming the ButtonsTo program the buttons, press the PROG button until theBUTTON LED is lit.Programming a button is easy.But it is not immediately

Here is how to set the various parameters and attributes of thebuttons, in the P banks and in Button programming mode:➤ PARMHold the PARM button while

Programming the Foot PedalThe foot pedal input accommodates a user-supplied footpedal. (Most pedals with tip-ring-sleeve plugs will work.)A Foot Pedal

Like the buttons, use the SPEED/BM (Button Mode) button tochoose how the foot switch will behave.Hold the SPEED/BM button while moving a fader to sele

Snapshot Function (In the P Banks)FaderMaster Pro can send out a burst of MIDI commandscalled a Snapshot. The MIDI commands represent the positionof e

Null Button (In the P Banks)There may be situations where you wish to move a fader to acertain position, without sending any MIDI commands.Using the S

Automation Banks A1through A8IntroductionFaderMaster Pro’s Automation Banks allow you to control upto 65 channels of automation. Applications include

This Touch feature allows any MIDI sequencer to behave like asix-figure automated mixer with touch-sensitive faders. Thereis no guessing, and no butto

Bank LimitSuppose you are using FaderMaster Pro to control 24 channelsof automation, such as 24 channels of MIDI controlled VCAs,or 24 on-screen fader

Table of ContentsFeatures ... 5Front Panel Controls ...

Setting Bank LimitTo set the Bank Limit in the Automation Banks,press UP or DOWN until the desired highest Automation Bankis displayed, and keep the b

Automation Hookup ConsiderationsThe minimal hookup is, of course, a single MIDI cable from theMIDI Output of FaderMaster Pro into the MIDI Input ofwha

Solutions To Looping ProblemsFirst, turn off the sequencer’s “thru” feature.The “thru” feature of the sequencer may not needed anyway, ifthe studio is

How the Automation Bank isProgrammedThe Automation Bank is designed to be very simple toprogram.In the Automation Bank, FaderMaster Pro sends MIDICont

To Program the Automation Bank,➤ Select Automation Bank number A 1.Use the UP or DOWN buttons to step to the desired programnumber, or, hold UP or DOW

When Bank A 2 is selected, the faders send the following MIDIcommands:Fader 1 Controller 18, channel 5.Fader 2 Controller 19, channel 5.Fader 3 Contro

Automation Bank OperationThe Two Functions of the Buttons: Enables and MutesIn the Automation Bank, the buttons above the faders havetwo different fun

Selecting Whether the Buttons are Enables or MutesPressing MODE (that is, SHIFT and UP) selects whetherbuttons are Enables or Mutes.The buttons are En

Writing Fader MovesUsing automation terminology, recording MIDI controller datafrom FaderMaster Pro onto a sequencer is called "Writing FaderMove

Writing MutesUsing automation terminology, recording MIDI controller dataas a result of pressing Mute buttons is called "Writing Mutes".Firs

FaderMasterProfessional Features➤ 8 Programmable Long Throw Faders➤ 8 Programmable Buttons➤ Programmable Foot Switch Input➤ Programmable Foot Pedal In

Editing Fader MovesAfter you have written (that is, recorded) fader moves into asequencer or digital audio workstation, you have one or moretracks of

What you are trying to achieve:You are trying to pass the previously recorded track of MIDIcontrollers into FaderMaster Pro.Then, use the faders to ed

Fader NullAn important concept in automation is the idea of “Nulling” afader. It is easiest to explain by an illustration.Say that FaderMaster Pro is

The NULL LEDSThe NULL LEDs work by monitoring the MIDI data coming intoFaderMaster Pro.When you play back a previously recorded sequence, the MIDIdata

Touch Sensitive Auto EnableFaderMaster Pro’s Touch Sensitive Auto Enabling featuremakes FaderMaster Pro behave like an automated mixer withtouch sensi

SnapshotAnother important concept relating to automation is called“Snapshot”. FaderMaster Pro can send out a burst of MIDIcommands called a Snapshot.

Snapshot ExampleSay that you have programmed the first fader in theAutomation Bank to MIDI Controller number 0 on MIDIChannel 1.In Bank A 1 you move a

Big ExampleHere is an overview of a typical Automated Mixing Session.All of the FaderMaster Pro’s Automation Bank features will beused here, so you ca

Program the First FaderRemember that in the Automation Bank you need only assignthe first fader a MIDI controller number and MIDI channel.Check that P

Verify Audio and CommunicationThis would be a good point to stop and make sure thateverything is connected correctly. Verify that you have controlover

Front Panel ControlsFrom left to right we have:PROGProgram button. Selects one of the Program Modes, to changethe settings of FaderMaster Pro.Pressing

Turn TOUCH OnPress SHIFT TOUCH to toggle touch on and off.Again, make sure that you have a MIDI cable from the out ofthe sequencer to the in of FaderM

Factory Preset Banks F1through F59There are 59 Factory Preset Banks. These have been pre-programmed to allow FaderMaster Pro to function as a remotec

Factory Bank PresetsFaderMaster Pro’s 59 Factory Bank Presets are designed to easereal-time control of several popular instruments. The followingtabl

Bank F1 - Midi Volume Chan 1-81— Midi Vol Chan 12— Midi Vol Chan 23— Midi Vol Chan 34— Midi Vol Chan 45— Midi Vol Chan 56— Midi Vol Chan 67— Midi Vol

Bank F16 - Yamaha DX/TX OP61— Rate 12— Rate 23— Rate 34— Rate 45— Level 16— Level 27— Level 38— Level 4_______________________________________Bank F17

Bank F31 - Lexicon LXP-11 - Bass2 - Pre Delay3 - Pre Delay FB4 - Diffusion5 - Reverb Time6 - Size7 - High Freq. Cut8 - Effects Level__________________

Bank 46 - Roland U-20, U-2201. Reverb Type2. Reverb Level3. Reverb Delay Feedback4. Reverb Time5. Arpeggio Type6. Arpeggio Rate7. Re-trig Mode8. Type_

General Instructions for Using Preset BanksAlmost all instruments must first be set up to receive MIDISystem Exclusive information. The procedure for

S-1000When using the FaderMaster Pro as a volume controller for theS-1000, be aware that a volume value equal to 0 results in thevoices shutting off.

Additional TechnicalInformationSysex ImplementationAll commands are in hex, as indicated by the "$".Commands are of the form:$F0 $15 $18

DOWNSteps back down through memory banks.For example, if the display says P 2,Press DOWN, display then says P 1.Hold DOWN while moving any fader to

This block of 42 bytes is sent for each fader and switch in thefollowing order:block 0 => Fader 1block 1 => Fader 2 — —

MIDI data structure:MIDI data is always sent as 34 nibbles to form 17 full bytes.Within this data are special characters that are used asplaceholders:

<Automation Bank Data>Request$F0 $15 $18 id $07 $F7Dump$F0 $15 $18 id $08 PC MC CN NB $F7PC = Program Change MIDI ChannelMC = Aut

TroubleshootingIf you experience operational difficulties, take some time to dosome troubleshooting, starting with the following information.First, di

InitializationTo initialize (clear) FaderMaster Pro, hold DOWN, NULL, andUP while turning on power.WarningThis operation clears out all the P and A ba

Registered Controller NumbersThe following list shows the standard Continuous ControllerFunctions, as defined in the MIDI 1.0 Detailed Specification.Y

FaderMaster Pro Remote SoftwareThe optional FaderMaster Pro Software allows you to program,edit, and store your Programmable User Banks and Automation

Double-click on a fader or button to open a window that letsyou to edit all the faders at once, or all the buttons at once.The software also the abili

JLCooper Electronics Limited Factory WarrantyJLCooper Electronics (“JLCooper”) warrants this product to be free of defects inmaterials or workmanship

Buttons Above the FadersWhen one of the P Banks has been selected on FaderMasterPro, pressing a button sends any kind of MIDI command.When one of the

MINIn Program mode, hold MIN while moving a fader to select theminimum value that a control will send.MAXIn Program mode, hold MAX while moving a fade