User Manual

Configuring an External Controller
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Configuring an External Controller
Some fader controllers require specific configuration procedures before you can use the devices
with your Avid editing application. For more information, see the following topics:
• “Configuring the Command|8” on page 866
• “Configuring the Mbox Device” on page 873
• “Using Avid Artist Series Controllers” on page 890
For information about using third-party devices, see the documentation that came with your
fader controller.
To set the correct port in the Controller Settings:
1. Start your Avid editing application.
2. Click the Settings tab in the Project window.
3. Double-click Controller Settings.
4. In the Gain Controller Port menu, select the port that corresponds to your controller.
5. Click OK.
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An external fader controller is optional. It is not required to perform volume automation
recording.
To test the external fader controller:
1. Select Tools > Audio Mixer.
The Audio Mixer tool opens.
2. Do one of the following:
t Click and hold the Audio Mixer Mode button and select Automation Mode from the
menu.
t Click the Audio Mixer Mode button and cycle through the Audio Mix mode settings to
the Automation Mode setting.
3. Click the Audio Mixer Tool Fast Menu button, and select Calibrate Hardware Sliders.
The box changes to blue.
4. Check the color of the position indicator lights.
If the external fader controller is connected, at least one of the lights should be on (blue). If
the external fader controller is not connected properly, the lights will probably appear gray.