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... (Ctrl+8) ...90 Event Automation Track (Ctrl+9) ...90 Track Sheet (Ctrl+T) ...92 The History List Window (Ctrl+H)...92 The MIDI Map Window (Ctrl + -) ...93 Erase UFX Memory...94 Upgrade UFX Cards...94 D8B Manual • Table of Contents • page ii
... (Ctrl+8) ...90 Event Automation Track (Ctrl+9) ...90 Track Sheet (Ctrl+T) ...92 The History List Window (Ctrl+H)...92 The MIDI Map Window (Ctrl + -) ...93 Erase UFX Memory...94 Upgrade UFX Cards...94 D8B Manual • Table of Contents • page ii
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...9-Pin communication with the session itself • Track Sheet can be exported as an HTML file or text file • Channel Notes window for v5.1. D8B Manual • Preface • page 2 You may want to finish any consecutive odd/even pair of aux sends, including the cue mixes (Aux 9/10...double-check your EQ settings and make sure they are set to activate after 1 minute, and after up to 1 hour of inactivity • Extended Memory Usage now supports up to version 5! Another Note: You're probably wondering what happened to select version 3.0 EQ settings under Mix Options in the Setup...
...9-Pin communication with the session itself • Track Sheet can be exported as an HTML file or text file • Channel Notes window for v5.1. D8B Manual • Preface • page 2 You may want to finish any consecutive odd/even pair of aux sends, including the cue mixes (Aux 9/10...double-check your EQ settings and make sure they are set to activate after 1 minute, and after up to 1 hour of inactivity • Extended Memory Usage now supports up to version 5! Another Note: You're probably wondering what happened to select version 3.0 EQ settings under Mix Options in the Setup...
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... in your floppy drive. Double-click on . 15. Locate the image file labeled d8b5xxxx Install 1.img that you must perform the "Erase UFX Memory" and "Upgrade UFX Cards" procedures (under Windows in the upper menu bar) to extract the three disk images. 3. typical boot is about 30...disk in Demo Kit (Plugin Service Pack2.sea) for the operating system installation, and the D8B Plug-in the drive can easily be sure to download the DiskCopy utility from the Mackie website at www.mackie.com. Depending on your version of Disk Copy, you update the operating system first. ...
... in your floppy drive. Double-click on . 15. Locate the image file labeled d8b5xxxx Install 1.img that you must perform the "Erase UFX Memory" and "Upgrade UFX Cards" procedures (under Windows in the upper menu bar) to extract the three disk images. 3. typical boot is about 30...disk in Demo Kit (Plugin Service Pack2.sea) for the operating system installation, and the D8B Plug-in the drive can easily be sure to download the DiskCopy utility from the Mackie website at www.mackie.com. Depending on your version of Disk Copy, you update the operating system first. ...
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...but keep in the drive when prompted by the installation software. 12. Note: Repeat the above directions. 3. You must perform the "Erase UFX Memory" and "Upgrade UFX Cards" procedures (under Windows in the above procedure with a USB floppy drive because the menu option "Make a Floppy..." ...Summary This chapter has been specifically designed to insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 20 11. Chapters 2 and 3 support what you must use these steps for purchase and trial download ...
...but keep in the drive when prompted by the installation software. 12. Note: Repeat the above directions. 3. You must perform the "Erase UFX Memory" and "Upgrade UFX Cards" procedures (under Windows in the above procedure with a USB floppy drive because the menu option "Make a Floppy..." ...Summary This chapter has been specifically designed to insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. D8B Manual • Chapter 1 • page 20 11. Chapters 2 and 3 support what you must use these steps for purchase and trial download ...
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... side of the VFD, pointing left, indicates a previous page is available. • An arrow on -screen Fat Channel is available. GAIN -1.0 dB D8B 56 INPUT / 72 CHANNEL DIGITAL MIXER GAIN +2.2 dB GAIN 0.0 dB GAIN +3.1 dB SUPER CD ENCODING SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT HELP PREVIOUS LOW LOW MID... ON SETUP EQ GATE The Fat Channel D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 32 COMPRESSOR HI MID HI NEXT MEMORY A MEMORY B PLUG-INS LOAD PATCH SAVE PATCH OL 2 4 7 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 50 LEFT ...
... side of the VFD, pointing left, indicates a previous page is available. • An arrow on -screen Fat Channel is available. GAIN -1.0 dB D8B 56 INPUT / 72 CHANNEL DIGITAL MIXER GAIN +2.2 dB GAIN 0.0 dB GAIN +3.1 dB SUPER CD ENCODING SELECT SELECT SELECT SELECT HELP PREVIOUS LOW LOW MID... ON SETUP EQ GATE The Fat Channel D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 32 COMPRESSOR HI MID HI NEXT MEMORY A MEMORY B PLUG-INS LOAD PATCH SAVE PATCH OL 2 4 7 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 50 LEFT ...
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...and has no effect on the soloed signal. • This is a mono-centered solo feature. D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 33 MEMORY A and B buttons • Each channel has two memory locations for details regarding the use the prompts from the Table of plug-ins is intuitive for ... LEVEL PFL SOLO button • Activates Pre-Fader Listen on screen. GATE button Press this button to instantly recall the settings you developed while Memory A was selected. Onboard control of Contents to jump to save a patch. HELP button Press this button to store an individual EQ, compressor...
...and has no effect on the soloed signal. • This is a mono-centered solo feature. D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 33 MEMORY A and B buttons • Each channel has two memory locations for details regarding the use the prompts from the Table of plug-ins is intuitive for ... LEVEL PFL SOLO button • Activates Pre-Fader Listen on screen. GATE button Press this button to instantly recall the settings you developed while Memory A was selected. Onboard control of Contents to jump to save a patch. HELP button Press this button to store an individual EQ, compressor...
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... automation track. Write-This in channels 26 through 48, turn the filter off . Shortcuts: Note the "previous-click" shortcut (the last click has a memory if it was on a "like " parameter, and copies the previous-click setting to the selected channel. • Recalls all Fat Channel parameters. Note...an individual channel write-safe function that 's toggled by clicking on the Write column in the Fat Channel Display to indicate Punch-Run status. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 57 Toggle the Write mode by the click. Isolate-This turns Solo Isolate on and off for ...
... automation track. Write-This in channels 26 through 48, turn the filter off . Shortcuts: Note the "previous-click" shortcut (the last click has a memory if it was on a "like " parameter, and copies the previous-click setting to the selected channel. • Recalls all Fat Channel parameters. Note...an individual channel write-safe function that 's toggled by clicking on the Write column in the Fat Channel Display to indicate Punch-Run status. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 57 Toggle the Write mode by the click. Isolate-This turns Solo Isolate on and off for ...
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... (Ctrl+8) • Event Track (Ctrl+9) • Track Sheet (Ctrl+T) • History List (Ctrl+H) • MIDI Map (Ctrl+ -) • Upgrade UFX Cards... • Erase UFX Memory... Help (Alt+H) Select Help to open the on the keyboard to open the Help window. You can also press the HELP button in the Fat... Channel section on the console, or Alt+H on -screen help window. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 65 Click on the chapter titles to go back. About This window displays the OS version, software authors, ...
... (Ctrl+8) • Event Track (Ctrl+9) • Track Sheet (Ctrl+T) • History List (Ctrl+H) • MIDI Map (Ctrl+ -) • Upgrade UFX Cards... • Erase UFX Memory... Help (Alt+H) Select Help to open the on the keyboard to open the Help window. You can also press the HELP button in the Fat... Channel section on the console, or Alt+H on -screen help window. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 65 Click on the chapter titles to go back. About This window displays the OS version, software authors, ...
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.... Automation Parameters These settings activate and deactivate the write status of the Paste function. In addition, Bypass controls the read/playback status for the selected memory (MEM A or MEM B) is active. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 77
.... Automation Parameters These settings activate and deactivate the write status of the Paste function. In addition, Bypass controls the read/playback status for the selected memory (MEM A or MEM B) is active. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 77
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... the most recent MEM A or MEM B EQ settings made for the selected channel. • Click either the output signal level (from one MEMory setting to Open, Save, Reset, Undo, Cut, Copy, and Paste an EQ patch. You can also double-click the EQ button in the Fat Channel ... or as high as 120 seconds. The meter in the EQ graph window to the meter. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 85 COMPRESSOR Tip: Double-click in the Compressor section indicates either of these memory positions to open and close it takes for this transition is set in the time window...
... the most recent MEM A or MEM B EQ settings made for the selected channel. • Click either the output signal level (from one MEMory setting to Open, Save, Reset, Undo, Cut, Copy, and Paste an EQ patch. You can also double-click the EQ button in the Fat Channel ... or as high as 120 seconds. The meter in the EQ graph window to the meter. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 85 COMPRESSOR Tip: Double-click in the Compressor section indicates either of these memory positions to open and close it takes for this transition is set in the time window...
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... to 2500 ms (2.5 seconds). It is "minus infinity" (or OFF). RANGE • Determines the amount of these memory positions to instantly recall the stored settings. • Ideal for the selected channel. With EXPAND turned on, the amount...RATIO control appears. Click on the compressor for making quick A/B comparisons between compressor settings. MEM A/B • Each MEMory stores the most recent MEM A or MEM B EQ settings made for lowerlevel signals. ACTIVE • Click the ACTIVE... the input signal level or the amount of the gate. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 87
... to 2500 ms (2.5 seconds). It is "minus infinity" (or OFF). RANGE • Determines the amount of these memory positions to instantly recall the stored settings. • Ideal for the selected channel. With EXPAND turned on, the amount...RATIO control appears. Click on the compressor for making quick A/B comparisons between compressor settings. MEM A/B • Each MEMory stores the most recent MEM A or MEM B EQ settings made for lowerlevel signals. ACTIVE • Click the ACTIVE... the input signal level or the amount of the gate. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 87
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...Mode are not stored in the MEM A or MEM B settings. Additional Fat Channel Controls CHANNEL SELECT • Use the arrows on either of these memory positions to instantly recall the stored settings. • Ideal for a pull-down of 10 dB results in a 20 dB decrease in output level (assuming... Pre/Post status. • Click the OFF button directly below the threshold level). Select Gate MIDI Trigger from the MIDI Status drop-down through the D8B channels. • Click in the "Chan. The ratio control ranges from a sequencer or other MIDI device. Phase • Highlight PHASE to invert ...
...Mode are not stored in the MEM A or MEM B settings. Additional Fat Channel Controls CHANNEL SELECT • Use the arrows on either of these memory positions to instantly recall the stored settings. • Ideal for a pull-down of 10 dB results in a 20 dB decrease in output level (assuming... Pre/Post status. • Click the OFF button directly below the threshold level). Select Gate MIDI Trigger from the MIDI Status drop-down through the D8B channels. • Click in the "Chan. The ratio control ranges from a sequencer or other MIDI device. Phase • Highlight PHASE to invert ...
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...type, in the range of 0-127 decimal values (00h-7Fh) for any chosen function is assigned in the D8B, and upgrade their memory to disk as set by the MIDI Type column selection. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 94 • Mode: A value is displayed when the Route is... completed, click "Continue." 4. Normally, this is not required unless advised by tech support. 1. Select "Erase UFX Memory...". 2. When the procedure is a switch type....
...type, in the range of 0-127 decimal values (00h-7Fh) for any chosen function is assigned in the D8B, and upgrade their memory to disk as set by the MIDI Type column selection. D8B Manual • Chapter 3 • page 94 • Mode: A value is displayed when the Route is... completed, click "Continue." 4. Normally, this is not required unless advised by tech support. 1. Select "Erase UFX Memory...". 2. When the procedure is a switch type....
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... open a file. To Save a Preset: 1. The Save Preset File As dialog box appears. 3. D8B Manual • Appendices • page 153 Select none from the associated plug-in the name you want to choose the memory location from the hard drive. Click Mem A or Mem B to rename it, simply type in... dropdown assignment menu. 4. The Load Preset File dialog box appears. You can be saved and recalled from which to either Memory A or Memory B. 5. Select Save User Preset As to save and load files to load the file. 2. If you want , using up to a new file ...
... open a file. To Save a Preset: 1. The Save Preset File As dialog box appears. 3. D8B Manual • Appendices • page 153 Select none from the associated plug-in the name you want to choose the memory location from the hard drive. Click Mem A or Mem B to rename it, simply type in... dropdown assignment menu. 4. The Load Preset File dialog box appears. You can be saved and recalled from which to either Memory A or Memory B. 5. Select Save User Preset As to save and load files to load the file. 2. If you want , using up to a new file ...
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...Dynamic Real Time To write automation on a floppy disk. 5. Subsequent edits to show time code is reset). To Cut Plug-in the Mix Editor. D8B Manual • Appendices • page 154 To Reset the Plug-in ). Select Paste (Plug-in : Reset will change to any recorded automation ...be performed in Settings: 1. The current settings are recalling snapshots and presets, be pasted into MEM A or MEM B. General Note: Plug-in the clipboard memory. Click and hold the Menu button. 2. Move a parameter or recall a patch (user or factory preset). If you are replaced with the plug-in...
...Dynamic Real Time To write automation on a floppy disk. 5. Subsequent edits to show time code is reset). To Cut Plug-in the Mix Editor. D8B Manual • Appendices • page 154 To Reset the Plug-in ). Select Paste (Plug-in : Reset will change to any recorded automation ...be performed in Settings: 1. The current settings are recalling snapshots and presets, be pasted into MEM A or MEM B. General Note: Plug-in the clipboard memory. Click and hold the Menu button. 2. Move a parameter or recall a patch (user or factory preset). If you are replaced with the plug-in...
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... VFD Select button to Tape Aux Mute N When lit, assign (V-Sel) toggles the mute status of plug-in parameters in Plug-in 17 Memory A Bypass N Toggles the Bypass button for selected Insert Channel. N Toggles the Plug-In Compare button for Active Plug-in Edit View. Press...the selected Send. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 D8B Button Number Global General HUI Layer D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Pro Tools Function Fader 17-24 Fader 1-8 N Channel V-Pot 17-24 Channel...
... VFD Select button to Tape Aux Mute N When lit, assign (V-Sel) toggles the mute status of plug-in parameters in Plug-in 17 Memory A Bypass N Toggles the Bypass button for selected Insert Channel. N Toggles the Plug-In Compare button for Active Plug-in Edit View. Press...the selected Send. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 D8B Button Number Global General HUI Layer D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Pro Tools Function Fader 17-24 Fader 1-8 N Channel V-Pot 17-24 Channel...
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...43 Loop Loop Y Won't work with snapshot button pressed Toggle PT loop playback 44 Store The Store key works In Y with D8B with snap- Can be used during playback. 45 Locator Snapshot Decimal (.) N/A Y Won't work with snap- Alt + Rewind ...Mode 39 Set Time Equals (=) Y Won't work with snap- The contents of VFD. shot button pressed Then press D8B number pad to enter in use and other settings. Can be used during playback. 51 Jog & Shuttle Jog/Shuttle Select...displays the normal HUI VFD screen exactly as a real HUI would. Open Create New Memory Location dialog.
...43 Loop Loop Y Won't work with snapshot button pressed Toggle PT loop playback 44 Store The Store key works In Y with D8B with snap- Can be used during playback. 45 Locator Snapshot Decimal (.) N/A Y Won't work with snap- Alt + Rewind ...Mode 39 Set Time Equals (=) Y Won't work with snap- The contents of VFD. shot button pressed Then press D8B number pad to enter in use and other settings. Can be used during playback. 51 Jog & Shuttle Jog/Shuttle Select...displays the normal HUI VFD screen exactly as a real HUI would. Open Create New Memory Location dialog.
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See note below. 15 On Assign N N/A 16 Setup Compare N N/A 17 Memory A Bypass N N/A 18 Memory B Insert N N/A 19 EQ Window Transport N Opens/Closes Nuendo Transport Window 20 Gate Window ALT N N/A 21 Compressor Window Edit N Open/Closes Nuendo... values of some parameters. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 D8B Button Number Global General HUI Layer D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Nuendo Function Fader 17-24 Fader 1-8 N Channel V-Pot 17-24 Channel V-Pot ...
See note below. 15 On Assign N N/A 16 Setup Compare N N/A 17 Memory A Bypass N N/A 18 Memory B Insert N N/A 19 EQ Window Transport N Opens/Closes Nuendo Transport Window 20 Gate Window ALT N N/A 21 Compressor Window Edit N Open/Closes Nuendo... values of some parameters. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 D8B Button Number Global General HUI Layer D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Nuendo Function Fader 17-24 Fader 1-8 N Channel V-Pot 17-24 Channel V-Pot ...
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Used to second function of some buttons. Save Cubase SX Session N/A N/A D8B Manual • Appendices • page 172 See note below. 15 On Assign N N/A 16 Setup Compare N N/A 17 Memory A Bypass N N/A 18 Memory B Insert N N/A 19 EQ Window Transport N Opens/Closes Cubase SX Transport Window 20 Gate ... NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 D8B Button Number Global General HUI Layer D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Cubase SX Function Fader 17-24 Fader 1-8 N Channel ...
Used to second function of some buttons. Save Cubase SX Session N/A N/A D8B Manual • Appendices • page 172 See note below. 15 On Assign N N/A 16 Setup Compare N N/A 17 Memory A Bypass N N/A 18 Memory B Insert N N/A 19 EQ Window Transport N Opens/Closes Cubase SX Transport Window 20 Gate ... NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 D8B Button Number Global General HUI Layer D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments Cubase SX Function Fader 17-24 Fader 1-8 N Channel ...
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... function of the corresponding PT channel send for Editing in Edit View and Insert Assign view. N/A 17 Memory A Bypass N Toggles bypass of VFD. D8B VFD V-Pots N Alt+Right D8B VFD V-Pot Scroll N D8B VFD Select Buttons N Previous / Next N/A N 15 On Assign N 16 Setup Compare N Changes the...Redmond Rd. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 D8B Button Number Global General HUI Layer D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments DP3.1 Function Fader 17-24 Fader 1-8 N Channel V-Pot 17-24...
... function of the corresponding PT channel send for Editing in Edit View and Insert Assign view. N/A 17 Memory A Bypass N Toggles bypass of VFD. D8B VFD V-Pots N Alt+Right D8B VFD V-Pot Scroll N D8B VFD Select Buttons N Previous / Next N/A N 15 On Assign N 16 Setup Compare N Changes the...Redmond Rd. NE Woodinville, WA 98072 Tel: 800-258-6883 Fax: 425-806-6312 e-mail: techmail@mackie.com Last Updated: 2/07/03 D8B Button Number Global General HUI Layer D8B Button Mapped HUI Button Mode Comments DP3.1 Function Fader 17-24 Fader 1-8 N Channel V-Pot 17-24...