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Section 4: Tutorial
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MIDI Machine
Control
Tape Transport
and Locate
Some MMC (MIDI Machine Control) devices can be controlled directly from
the DSC’s transport keys. This convenient feature, designed primarily for the
TASCAM DA-88 protocol, enables the operator to control these machines right
from the console. These controls are also used to locate the automation
system when editing off-line. The MMC device is connected to the DSC, as the
MX464 is, via the MIDI Breakout Cable under the Mix Controller. See your
software release notes or the Euphonix Installation and Service Manual for
configuration info. The Euphonix TT007 Machine Control unit, included with
the CS3000, also allows CS series consoles to serially control outboard audio
and video tape machines. See your Euphonix dealer for more info on the
TT007. This section assumes that your MMC system is already fully functional.
Tape transport, locate, and cueing is done via MMC from the DSC, eliminating
the need for additional remote controls. This system currently supports popular
digital 8-track MDMs, such as the Tascam DA-88™ and the Alesis ADAT™.
The Transport keys can also control the Euphonix Virtual Tape Machine (VTM).
This is essentially an internal timecode generator available only to the Eu-
phonix system for various off-line operations. The timecode is not available
externally.
Sends MMC Stop command.
Sends MMC Play command. This key lights when transport is in Play or
external play speed timecode is detected.
Sends MMC Rewind/Forward command. These keys light to show the direc-
tion of transport at non-play speeds. When in Jog/Shuttle mode, one or the
other will flash in combination with the Shuttle/Jog button to indicate the
speed and direction of the shuttle.
Rewind/
Forward
Play
Stop
Rec
Auto
Loc
Locate
Next
Cue
Locate
Previous
CueRollback
Shuttle/
Jog
Cycling
Enable/
Disable
Rewind Forward Stop Play RecordLocate to
Selected Cue
(Cue Menu
Access)