Specifications

Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Pro Tools
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| S6 is a professional, modular, ergonomically designed control surface for Pro Tools
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| Software and
EUCON
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-compatible digital audio workstations (DAWs). S6 uses the EUCON Ethernet protocol to provide fast, reliable data
transmission, and control multiple audio applications at once. S6 is flexible and scalable. Modules can be arranged in many differ-
ent combinations, and additional modules can be added later to address workflow changes and/or increase the number of strips.
S6 is tightly integrated with all EUCON-compatible DAWs, providing access to many key commands, menu items, and controls
from the S6 control surface. The Master Module and Automation Module each have two Soft Keys sections that offer single-switch
access to automation, editing, session management, and other commands.
S6 provides substantial visual feedback to let you quickly identify tracks and their functions. Each strip inherits its color from the
audio application (if assigned), and module controls light in different colors for each function. The Display Module can display
high-resolution, multichannel colored meters, waveforms, and functions.
S6 offers six types of modules:
Master Module This is the central hub for S6 operations. It uses a touchscreen and other controls to let you select, mute, solo, enable
record and input, and edit track functions. The Master Module displays the Home, Tracks, Monitoring, and Settings Screens. All
S6 configurations must have one Master Module.
Automation Module This module includes Transport Controls, Jog/Shuttle Wheel, Attention Track Fader, and other controls.
Fader Module Each of its eight strips has a motorized fader, meter, navigation and automation switches, Attention key, and display.
Process Module Each of its eight strips has one knob section with multiple function switches.
Knob Module Each of its eight strips has four knob sections.
Display Module each of its eight strips can display metering, waveforms, and functions.
System Configurations
S6 offers two tiers of systems scaled for different installation sizes and requirements:
S6 M10 Built around the M10 Master Module, it is suitable for smaller configurations, accommodates 8 to 24 fader strips per frame,
supports up to two connected workstations, and does not support Display Modules.
S6 M40 Built around the M40 Master Module, it is suitable for larger configurations, more powerful than the S6 M10 system, sup-
ports up to eight connected workstations, and supports Display Modules.