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Using an External Fader Controller or Mixer to Record Volume Automation
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t If your controller uses shifted functions, press and hold the Shift key on your keyboard,
click the function in the Command palette, and drag it to the button in the Controller
Settings dialog box whose function you want to program.
As you drag between the Command palette and dialog box, the pointer changes to the hand
pointer.
The new function appears on the controller button.
Using an External Fader Controller or Mixer to
Record Volume Automation
For more information on using third-party controllers with your Avid editing system, see the
documentation that came with your device.
To record audio gain information using an external fader controller or mixer:
1. Attach the fader controller or mixer to your system.
The position indicator lights change to blue when the fader controller or mixer is on and
correctly attached to the system.
Position indicator lights
2. Move the blue position indicator to the section of audio that you want to adjust and mark In
to Out points.
3. Set Preroll and Postroll values, if necessary.
4. Click the Record button to start recording your actions.
5. Listen to the audio, and when you want to start recording volume information either touch or
move the corresponding fader.
Depending on the fader controller or mixer, you might have to click the fader’s On button
before moving the fader.
6. Click the Record button again to stop recording.
7. Click the Audio Loop Play button to play the clip and test your results.