Quick Start Guide

16 X-TOUCH EXTENDER Quick Start Guide 17
(EN) Step 2: Controls
The function of the X-TOUCH EXTENDER controls
will vary widely depending on the implementation
of your DAW. The following descriptions are for the
ideal case in MC mode, if your DAW supports these
features. If you look into the features of your DAW,
such as MIDI Learn mode, you will be able to assign
the physical controls to operate a wide variety of
software and plug-in controls.
(1) Push encoder knobs – these 8 endless
encoders each have a detent and push
function (not illuminated), and a 13-segment
amber LED ring. These are typically used in
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) applications
for ne control of parameters such as aux send
and pan control of each channel.
(2) Scribble strips – these 8 LCD displays
indicate various parameters and labels as
shown in the DAW software. They are also
used to view various settings and adjustments
of the unit that can then be adjusted with the
encoders.
(3) Channel buttons – these 4 buttons per
channel are used for individual DAW mixer
channel applications:
Rec – arms the channel for recording.
Solo – isolates a channel in the mix.
Mute – mutes the channel.
Select – this selects the channel for editing.
The mixer controls are then dedicated to
setting up the selected channel, with details
shown in each scribble strip.
(4) Channel meters – these 8-LED meters show
the signal level of each channel, and indicate
when a signal (SIG LED) is present, and when it
is clipping (CLIP LED).
(5) Faders – these touch-sensitive motorized
100 mm faders are typically used for ne
control of level functions in DAW applications.
Rear Panel
(6) AC IN – securely connect the supplied AC
power cord here. Connect the other end of
the cord to your local AC mains supply. Do not
defeat the safety ground.
(7) POWER switch – press in to turn on the unit,
press out to turn it o. Do not turn it on until
all connections have been made.
(8) REMOTE – this port is an Ethernet interface
for connection to a DAW supporting RTP MIDI.
(9) USB HUB – these 2 USB type A connectors are
used for connecting external USB hardware
such as a USB mouse, a keyboard, USB MIDI
controllers such as the X-TOUCH MINI, and
USB MIDI keyboards. The Hub communicates
directly to the computer and not to the
X-TOUCH EXTENDER. Each connector can
supply 5V USB power. The hub is only active
when the X-TOUCH EXTENDER is powered on,
and connected to a live computer via the USB
MIDI connector.
(10) USB MIDI – this USB type B connector is used
to connect to a computer’s USB port for MIDI
data transfer (send/receive), and USB Hub
communications.
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