User manual SOUNDCRAFT DIGIDESIGN PRO-TOOLS CONFIGURATION

[. . . ] 0dBFS = 18dBu 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 21 24 27 30 35 40 MIX dBFS RIGHT STE-1 STE-2 STEREO INPUTS SELECT EXIT 328 XD X XD MUTE IN FUNCTION IN S/ PD IF PARAMETER M ID I OU T IN W CL ORD OC OU K T D CL /SU OC PE R IN K W OR OU T OU T AE S/ EB U SOLO CHANNEL / GROUP LINK TH RU DIGIDESIGN PROTOOLS D 328XD AND DIGIDESIGN PRO TOOLS Introduction MIDI Configuration Pro Tools Configuration 328XD Configuration 328XD Automation 328XD Automation Configuration Automating the 328XD with Pro Tools Digidesign Audio Interfaces Example Setup 2 3 6 9 12 13 16 19 22 1 Soundcraft 328XD and Digidesign Pro Tools INTRODUCTION This system configuration manual is for interfacing Digidesign's Pro Tools with the 328XD Digital Mixer. The guide assumes that you have a working knowledge of the Macintosh environment and a familiarity with Pro Tools and the 328XD. The procedure will show the user how to integrate the MIDI CONTROLLER BANK on the 328XD as a limited control surface for the internal mixer within Pro Tools. The guide will also outline the steps to take to allow automated control of the 328XD from Pro Tools (version 5. 0 or later is recommended). [. . . ] 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. MIDI Program Change messages are used for this function. The following table indicates the Program Change required to recall each individual Snapshot and User Setup. 98 (62H) 99 (63H) 100 (64H) 101 (65H) . . . 124 (7CH) 125 (7DH) Recalled Snapshot 001 Snapshot 002 . . . Snapshot 099 Sanpshot 100 User Setup 01 User Setup 02 . . . 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. However, there is one other thing to bear in mind. 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. Press MENU on the 328, then scroll to User Options and press ENTER. Configure the MIDI Channel for the 328XD. 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. [. . . ] This is the ultimate interface for marriage to the 328XD. To fully utilize the power of these two systems, you can use two Soundcraft AES/EBU Interface boxes for the 328XD. These boxes provide up to 16 AES/EBU I/O for the 328XD using standard TDIF cables for connection. Connect to the 88824 using AES/EBU cables for up to 16x16 direct I/O with Pro Tools. [. . . ]