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Chapter 3 Mackie Control 99
Programmable User Modes
The Mackie Control provides six programmable user modes, which can be used for
your own assignments. You can activate each of these modes by holding down the
SHIFT button—along with one of the Assignment buttons, as follows:
 TRACK + SHIFT = User mode 1.
 PAN/SURROUND + SHIFT = User mode 2.
 EQ + SHIFT = User mode 3.
 SEND + SHIFT = User mode 4.
 PLUG-IN + SHIFT = User mode 5.
 INSTRUMENT + SHIFT = User mode 6.
The Assignment display shows the user modes as u1, u2, and so on.
To create an assignment in one of the user modes:
1 Activate the user mode you want to use by holding down SHIFT, and pressing one of
the Assignment buttons, as listed above.
2 In Logic Express, use the Learn process to create one or more assignments, as
described in “Assigning Controllers to Logic Express Parameters” on page 37.
Connecting Foot Switches
You can connect a momentary foot pedal—with either positive or negative polarity—
to the foot switch sockets. By default, foot switches control the following functions:
 USER SWITCH A is assigned to Start/Stop.
 USER SWITCH B is assigned to Record (note that a track must be selected and armed
for recording to take place),
 EXTERNAL CONTROL is assigned to the MASTER fader level. Only use an expression
pedal with this socket.
The polarity of the foot switches is determined by the Mackie Control when powered
up. You should first connect the foot switches, then turn on the Mackie Control.