User guide

Soundcraft 328XD and Digidesign Pro Tools

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WRITE ONLY

When the 328XD is in Write Only mode, it only transmits automation data, and ignores any incoming

automation data received at its MIDI In port. This mode is useful for quickly recording several versions of

an automation take where each previous pass is ignored by the 328XD. Each take can then later be

previewed (in Read mode), and the preferred take kept as a performance.

READ/WRITE

Read/Write mode is simply an amalgamation of Read Only mode and Write Only mode. In this mode, the

328XD transmits automation data and responds to any automation data received at its MIDI In port.

Read/Write is the most commonly used automation mode – a single automation take can be recorded

and then instantly previewed on playback.

UPDATE

This mode allows live changes to be made to any individual automation parameter within a previously

recorded automation take. For example, say a complex automated mix has been recorded containing

many automation parameters. This might be the perfect mix if it weren’t for an inaccurate FX-2 fade-out

just before the end of the track! Update mode could be used here to ‘punch-in’ a new FX-2 fade-out at

the desired point while preserving all other automation data.

Essentially, Update mode is identical to Read mode, only that the automation data received by the 328XD

is retransmitted back to the sequencer. However, the moment a parameter change is made on the

328XD, only that parameter enters Write mode, while all other parameters continue to be passed through

the 328XD.

This may seem a bit complex in theory, but in practice it is a very simple concept – Update mode

essentially lets you punch-in parameter specific edits into an existing automation mix.

NOTE:

If you wish to update an automated fader movement, you should not attempt to take over a

moving fader when you wish to punch in your change – use the rotary encoder equivalent on

the E-Strip. This is simply due to the motorized nature of the 328XD’s faders.

NOTE:

Once an automatable 328XD object has been adjusted in Update mode, it will not enter Read

mode again until READ ONLY or READ/WRITE is selected in the 328XD Automation Setup

menu. This means that the newly adjusted parameter will continue to be overwritten until the

mode is changed.