User manual M-AUDIO AXIOM DIRECTLINK FOR PRO TOOLS

[. . . ] Once Pro Tools has been launched, DirectLink is activated in its default state which is Mixer Mode. In Mixer Mode, Axiom faders, buttons and knobs are mapped to Pro Tools mixer functions such as track and master channel volume, as well as the pan, track selection, mute, solo, and record arm, as explained in Chapter 3, "Axiom Controls with DirectLink. " Although Mixer mode provides effective control of the Pro Tools Mixer, Axiom DirectLink also gives you hands on control over any virtual instrument in your session. The first step towards controlling virtual instruments within your session is selecting a "target" track using the dedicated Track "<" and ">" buttons. The target track determines which track Axiom will control. [. . . ] The right-most Fader (F9) and the single Fader on Axiom 25 will map to the Master Fader of the Pro Tools session. If the session contains more than one Master Fader, these faders will map to the right most (last) Master Fader. However, they will have no affect if the session does not contain a Master Fader. When an Axiom fader is moved, the current function or parameter assignment and its value will appear on the LCD screen. Instrument Mode The faders map to parameters on the virtual instrument within the target track. When an Axiom fader is moved, the current function or parameter assignment, and its value will appear on the LCD screen. Moving an Axiom Fader while holding down the Shift button allows you to view or "peek" at its current parameter assignment and value. Axiom DirectLink for Pro Tools 8 Chapter 3: Axiom Controls with DirectLink 5 Fader Buttons Mixer Mode (Default) On Axiom 49 and 61, the first eight buttons (F10 ­ F17) map to the currently selected bank of eight tracks in Pro Tools, and by default each button targets its corresponding Pro Tools track when pressed. Pressing button the right-most button (F18) switches buttons F10 ­ F17 to Record Arm mode. The LCD screen will display "Arm, " indicating the current mode of operation. Each button illuminates when pressed, and its corresponding track is armed for recording. Pressing button F18 again switches buttons F10 ­ F17 to Mute mode, and the LCD screen will display "Mute. " Each button illuminates when pressed, and its corresponding track is muted. Pressing F18 another time switches buttons F10 ­ F17 to Solo mode, and the LCD screen will display "Solo. " Each button illuminates when pressed, and its corresponding track is soloed while all others are muted. Button F18 operates as a "sticky key, " which means the first time it is pressed the LCD screen displays the current mode of buttons F10 ­ F17. You must press F18 again before the display times out in order to change the button mode. Instrument Mode Buttons F10 ­ F17 map to virtual instrument parameters within the target track. When a mapped Axiom button is pressed, the current function or parameter assignment, and its value will appear on the LCD screen. Fader button F18 will be lit while DirectLink is in Instrument mode. Pressing this button "flips" the faders and fader buttons back to Mixer mode, while the Encoders remain in Instrument mode. Pressing F18 a second time returns the faders and buttons to Instrument mode. 6 Group E Button The Group E button is illuminated by default, indicating that all eight Axiom Encoder knobs (E1­E8) are in DirectLink mode. When this button is pressed, it is no longer lit, and the knobs are released from their DirectLink assignments, and mapped according to the current active preset Patch. Pressing the Group E button again, returns all controls to their DirectLink assignments. Press these buttons again to disengage looped playback. Loop Record - Holding down the Loop button while pressing Record engages the "Loop Record" function. [. . . ] Move the Axiom control you are re-assigning. This links the on-screen control to the Axiom control, and the new parameter assignment will appear on the Axiom LCD. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other control re-assignments. Click the Learn button to exit Learn Mode on the instrument. [. . . ]