User guide

Chapter 12: Dynamic Automation (S5P Only) 129
Write Trim
A knob or fader set to Write Trim mode and punched into record for the first time moves to the null trim position at 0 dB. A trim
range of ±15 dB can augment the Absolute value. Trim settings are maintained separately from Absolute values unless they are
merged.
For example, moving the control up 5 dB from the null position adds 5 dB to the underlying move. Punching in and out without
moving the control does not change the underlying move. The figure below shows the effect of writing new Trim data.
Summary of Automation Modes
The table below summarizes the four automation modes and their read/write LED state.
See “Merge Trim” on page 147.
Write Trim mode adds Trim moves to Absolute automation values
Automation
Mode
Write
LED
Read
LED
Description
Isolated Off Off
Will not record or playback automation; operates manually only. Previously recorded automation is pre-
served but ignored until another mode is selected.
Read Off Green Replays existing Absolute and Trim data but will not record new automation.
Write Absolute Red Off
Records and replays Absolute automation; replays Trim data but indicates Absolute level. (Applies to
Faders and Aux Sends Only)
Write Trim Red Green Records and replays Trim automation; replays Absolute data but indicates Trim level.
AGlide
When enabled, the yellow LED next to the fader is on and Auto Glide is enabled. When not enabled,
the yellow LED is off and the mode is Manual Glide (“Fader Glide Modes” on page 135).
Control
Level
Red
Green
Flash
Time
Control
Level
Time
Original Recorded Move
Trim
Record
Write Trim
Ready
Write Trim
Ready
Trim moves will be
added to existing moves
Moves will be
played back
Moves will be
played back
Trim level
Touch
Null
New audio
Original audio
Release