Specifications

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chapter 7
Using a Paddle Device in Local Mode
When using MachineControl in Local mode
(with or without an external synchronizer), you
can use a supported third-party paddle device to
issue the following Pro Tools track commands:
• Input monitoring
• Record Enable
•Record Safe
•Solo
•Solo Mute
Using these features involve the following steps:
1 Connect the supported third-party paddle de-
vice to your system.
2 Make sure the Allow Track Arm Commands in
Local Mode preference is enabled.
3 Serial Deck Control and Remote 9-Pin Deck
Emulation ports must be configured simulta-
neously.
Connecting a Supported Third-
Party Paddle Device to Your
Pro Tools System
To connect a supported third-party paddle de-
vice to your Pro Tools system, use the same
method you would use to connect a deck for Re-
mote 9-Pin Deck Emulation mode.
See Chapter 6, “Remote 9-Pin Deck Emula-
tion Mode (Configuration and Operation)”
for detailed information on connecting a
machine to Pro Tools.