Specifications

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4 Press the encoder below the slot in which you want to insert a plug-in (such as slot a). The display above
the first three encoders show the next level of choices as available on your system, including default EQ
or DYN plug-ins, if applicable.
5 Do one of the following:
Press the encoder below
no insert to leave that slot unassigned.
Press
plug-in to see a list of plug-in Categories (such as EQ, Dynamics, and other) or Manufacturers.
Keep pressing encoders to select the desired Category or Manufacturer (plug-in names are shown
across the display) and finally the desired plug-in.
Press
I/O to see available hardware inserts (not available on all systems). Press an encoder to assign
that hardware insert.
6 When the desired plug-in is displayed, press its encoder again to insert it on the selected track.
Making Plug-ins Inactive or Active on Artist Mix
To toggle a plug-in between active and inactive:
1 Bank to and select the desired track by pressing its SEL key.
2 Press the INSERTS encoder.
3 Use the <PAGE and PAGE> keys to navigate the display until the desired insert slot and plug-in name
is shown.
4 Hold Command+Control (Mac) or Control+Start (Windows) and press the encoder row SEL key for the
desired plug-in.
Encoder SEL key on Artist Mix
For information about automating plug-ins, see Chapter 7, “Automation and Mixing.”
SEL
ON
SOLOON