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Holding down the x/ALT button sets the V-Pots to high resolution (fine) mode, for
parameters where this mode applies.
Holding down the OPTION button and turning the V-Pot switches between the
minimum, default, and maximum values for the parameter.
Rec/Rdy (Record/Ready) Button
Pressing the Rec/Ready button arms the channel strip for recording. If the channel is
currently armed, pressing the Rec/Ready button disarms it. Each Rec/Ready button
features a red LED, which is illuminated when the channel is armed for recording.
Holding down the OPTION button while pressing the REC/RDY button of any channel
disarms all channel strips.
Signal LED
The Signal LED indicates the presence of an outgoing MIDI or audio signal. During
recording, it indicates the presence of an incoming signal.
SOLO Button
Pressing the Solo button solos the channel strip—which equates to muting all
unsoloed channels. Each Solo button features an amber LED which is illuminated when
the channel strip is soloed. The Rude Solo LED (on the right edge of the display zone) is
also lit whenever any channel is soloed.
Holding down the OPTION button while pressing any channel SOLO button disables
solo for all channel strips.
In the Send Destination/Level view (see “Send Button” on page 75), the SOLO button
controls the Pre/Post mode selection—for both Mixer view and Channel view.
MUTE Button
Pressing the Mute button silences the channel. Each Mute button features a red LED
which is lit when the channel is muted.
Holding down the OPTION button while pressing any channel strip MUTE button
unmutes all muted channel strips.
In the EQ Frequency/Gain and Send Destination/Level views, the MUTE button controls
the EQ bypass or Send Mute function. This affects both Mixer and Channel views.