Specifications
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While the Set to Default switch is pressed or latched on, the
following parameters can be reset:
To reset a channel’s track volume to 0 dB:
■ Press Set to Default + the channel Select switch.
To reset a channel’s pan control to 0 (center)
■ Press Set to Default + the pan encoder Select switch.
To reset a send’s level to 0 dB:
■ Press Set to Default + the send encoder Select switch. This
sets the send level to 0 dB, regardless of the Send default set-
ting in Pro Tools Operation preferences.
To reset a channel’s mic pre gain to 0 dB:
■ Press Set to Default + the mic pre gain encoder Select switch
To set a plug-in’s parameters to their default values:
■ Press Set to Default + the Compare switch for the plug-in.
(The Compare switch appears in the D-Command Dynamics
and EQ sections, and in Custom Fader Expanded Plug-in
mode.)
Suspend Groups Switch
The Suspend Groups switch suspends all groups in the session.
The Suspend Groups switch follows latching behavior, and
flashes to indicate groups are suspended. To exit Suspend
Groups mode, press the Suspend Groups switch again.
Automation Suspend Switch
The Automation Suspend switch suspends reading and writ-
ing of all automation on all tracks in the session. All channels
are left in their current automation mode, but automation op-
erations are temporarily suspended.
The Automation Suspend switch flashes while automation is
suspended.
Solo Clear Switch
The Solo Clear switch clears all latched Solo switches in the
session. This switch flashes when any channel is soloed.
Custom Fader Controls
The Custom Fader controls invoke a special set of D-Com-
mand modes, called Custom Fader modes, which let you set
aside and customize channel strips for display and editing of a
variety of functions. The Custom Fader modes are Groups
mode, Tracks mode, and Plug-in mode. See “Custom Fader
Modes” on page 94 for complete information on Custom
Fader modes.
Focus Channel Display
◆ When a Custom Fader mode is active, the Focus Channel
display shows the name of the Custom Group, Mix/Edit
Group, or the plug-in displayed on the Custom Fader chan-
nels.
◆ When no Custom Fader mode is active, the Focus Channel
display shows the name of the focused channel.
Groups Switch
The Groups switch invokes Groups mode, which lets you se-
lect either Mix/Edit Groups or Custom Groups. Invoking
Mix/Edit Groups let you create, edit, and recall Pro Tools Mix
and Edit groups to the Custom Fader channels.
Invoking Custom Groups lets you create a custom collection
of channels and arrange them in any order in the Custom
Fader channels. Custom Groups are a D-Command feature,
and are not reflected on-screen in Pro Tools.
You can also use the Set to Default switch to remove
plug-in assignments from channels. See “Assign Inserts
Switch” on page 42.
Custom Fader controls
For more information about Custom Groups, see“Custom
Groups Mode” on page 95.
MapGroups
Lock
Tracks
WindowPlug-In
Focus Channel
Bank
/
Cycle
Custom Faders
Map switch
Lock switch
Window switch
Groups switch
Tracks switch
Plug-in switch
Bank/Cycle switch
Focus Channel
display