User guide

Controlling Automation
Types of Automation Controls 11
Recalling Cues and Subcues 12
Cue List Controls 14
Stop, Pause, and Resume Controls 16
SpaceMap® Control 17
Details are provided in following sections for numerous means of controlling the Matrix3 hardware. In fact, with the
information provided, it is possible to design a complete Mixer controller for any computer platform.
Types of Automation Controls
Most sound systems utilizing Matrix3 will take advantage of its CueStation™ software to set up audio mixer cues
(presets), sound effects cues, and overall show scheduling by means of a Cue List. Although Cues and Cue Lists
are programmed with CueStation software, the entire cue database resides in the internal memory of each Matrix3
within the system. Therefore, external show control systems can operate programmed shows via a direct connection
to the Matrix3 hardware. Changes made by an external control system are reflected in CueStation's user interface.
This section provides a set of recommended commands for external show control of Matrix3 systems. Message
details are provided in following sections.
Recall Cue
A Cue is addressed by a 14-bit value. The operator may want to have a panel of buttons pre-assigned for asynchron-
ous control, such as announcements. This command does not effect the position of the active Cue List pointer.
Reset to First Cue in Active Cue List
Resets the active cue list so that the pending cue is the first cue of the list. No cue is recalled.
Go Next Cue in Active Cue List
Fires the pending cue in the cue list. The cue list pointer advances by one. For theatrical shows where the timing of
the show is driven by the actors' movements on stage, "Go Next" is the most common button used for show operation.
Skip Next in Active Cue List
This allows the pending cue to be skipped. No cue is recalled.
Skip-by-N in active Cue List
This allows the pending N number of cues to be skipped. No cue is recalled.
Skip Previous in active Cue List
This positions the Cue List pointer back by one. No cue is recalled.
Request Current Cue
This causes the hardware to reply with a message indicating the most recently recalled Cue ID.
Note
The Cue ID is a unique internal number issued when the Cue is created. It is not the position in the cue list.
Request Fader Position (System Trim)
This causes the hardware to respond with the value of the master system trim level.
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