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Avid Technology Pro Tools S3 - User Manual

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Pro Tools | S3 Guide
and EuControl 3.3 with Pro Tools 12.1

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Avid Technology Pro Tools S3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAvid Technology
ModelPro Tools S3
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Legal Notices

Introduction

EuControl Software

Explains how EuControl software links the S3 to your workstation for control and customization.

Ethernet AVB Audio

Details the use of Ethernet AVB for high-fidelity audio connections with the S3.

Whats Included

Lists the components provided with the S3 control surface.

System Requirements and Compatibility

Specifies the hardware and software compatibility requirements for the S3.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Explains the document's conventions for menu choices, key commands, and symbols.

Hardware Switches on S3 Control Surface

Identifies and describes the physical switches on the S3 control surface.

How to Use this PDF Guide

Provides tips and features for navigating and using the PDF guide effectively.

Resources

Lists helpful online resources and services available from Avid.

Installation and Setup

Connecting S3

Step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the S3 to your workstation.

Toggling Studio and Live Modes

Explains how to switch the S3 between Studio and Live operating modes.

Installing EuControl Software

Guide to installing the EuControl software on your workstation computer.

Updating S3 Firmware

Instructions on how to ensure the S3 is running the latest firmware version.

Enabling EUCON in Pro Tools

Steps to enable EUCON control within Pro Tools for S3 integration.

Confirming EUCON

Verifies that the S3 is successfully communicating with Pro Tools via EUCON.

Powering-On Your System After Initial Setup

Details the correct power-on sequence for the S3 and workstation.

Connecting a Second Workstation

Instructions for connecting the S3 to an additional workstation.

Connecting a Footswitch

Explains how to connect and use a footswitch with the S3.

Optimizing EuControl After a Pro Tools Update

Steps to ensure optimal functionality after updating Pro Tools.

S3 Surface Controls Overview

Channel Strips

Details the components and functions of each S3 channel strip.

Channel Strip Displays

Explains the information shown on the OLED displays for each channel strip.

Assignable Channel Encoders

Describes the touch-sensitive encoders and their parameter adjustment capabilities.

Channel Encoder Assignment Switches

Explains how to assign parameters or 'Knob Sets' to the Channel Encoders.

Fader Banking Controls

Details how to navigate through banks of tracks using the Bank and Nudge switches.

Left Control

Describes the functions of the switches located in the Left Control section of the S3.

Channel Control

Overview of the top-row encoders and associated navigation switches.

View and Arrow Switches

Explains the function of view recall and zoom controls on the S3.

Application;Workstation Switch

Details how to cycle through connected applications and workstations.

Solo Clear and Mix to Monitors Switches

Describes the functions of the Solo Clear and Mix to Monitors switches.

Right Control

Describes the functions of the switches located in the Right Control section of the S3.

Surface SHIFT

Explains how to access secondary functions using the Surface SHIFT switches.

Modifier Switches

Details how the Modifier switches duplicate computer keyboard modifier functions.

Touchstrip

Describes the default transport controls and customization options for the Touchstrip.

Using S3 with Pro Tools

Track Basics

Shows how to select, attention, and route tracks to outputs within Pro Tools.

Selecting and Attentioning Tracks

Explains how to select and attention tracks using the S3's Sel switches.

Adjusting Track Volume and Pan

Guide to adjusting track volume with faders and pan with encoders.

Surround Panning on S3

Details how to control multichannel pan parameters using encoders.

Record Enabling Tracks

Explains how to use track and deck record enable commands on the S3.

Flipping Encoder Parameters to Faders

Describes how to map encoder parameters to faders and vice versa.

Routing Track Input;Output

Instructions on how to route track I/O using Channel Encoders or Channel Control.

Working with Track Groups

Explains how to add, remove, suspend, or enable Pro Tools track groups.

Working with VCAs

Details how VCA Spill modes allow quick access to VCA-assigned channels.

Spilling VCAs in Multi-Master Mode

Describes how to spill multiple VCA Masters and their member tracks.

Recalling the Last Spilled VCA

Explains how to quickly recall the last VCA that was spilled.

Working with Plug-Ins

Covers assigning and adjusting plug-ins using Channel Control and Encoders.

Assigning Plug-Ins

Steps to assign plug-ins to tracks using Channel Control and the Config switch.

Adjusting Plug-Ins Using the Channel Encoders

Guide to adjusting plug-ins via Channel Encoders using Inserts, EQ, or Dyn Knob Sets.

Adjusting Plug-Ins Using Channel Control

Instructions for adjusting plug-ins via Channel Control using Inserts, EQ, or Dyn Knob Sets.

Working with Sends

Explains how to assign and adjust Pro Tools sends using the S3.

Assigning Sends

Steps to assign sends to multiple tracks using Channel Control.

Adjusting Sends

Guide to accessing and adjusting send levels, muting, and panning.

Muting;Unmuting Sends

Explains how to mute or unmute individual sends using Channel Encoders or Control.

Working with Automation

Details various ways to control automation settings using the S3.

Selecting Track Automation Modes

Explains how to select track automation modes using REC/AUTO and Function switches.

Using the Function Switches

Details the available automation modes assigned to the Function switches.

Send Level View

Shows how to display Send level automation in the Edit window.

Send Pan View

Shows how to display Send pan automation in the Edit window.

Plug-In Automation

Covers enabling plug-in parameters for automation from the S3.

Suspending the Faders

Explains how to suspend faders to prevent them from moving during playback.

S3 Audio I;O Connections

Enabling S3 Audio on the Workstation Computer

Steps to enable the S3's audio connection on the workstation computer.

S3 Audio Connections Overview

Provides an overview of the S3's analog inputs and outputs.

Accessing Audio Control on the S3

Explains how to access the S3's built-in I/O controls via Channel Control Encoders.

Connecting and Adjusting Inputs

Guide to connecting and adjusting the S3's mic and line level inputs.

Connecting and Adjusting Outputs

Instructions for connecting and adjusting the S3's main and alternate outputs.

Connecting Hardware Inserts

Details how to use inputs/outputs for inserting external hardware.

Connecting and Adjusting Headphones

Explains how to connect and adjust the S3's headphone output volume.

Saving S3 Monitor Settings

Instructions on how to save current monitor settings on the S3.

Soft Keys

Overview

Explains how to customize S3 switches using the Soft Key Editor.

Viewing Soft Key Assignments in the Soft Key Editor

Guide to viewing soft key assignments in the EuControl software.

Using the Soft Key Editor

Details how to reassign switches, add new commands, or revert assignments.

Adding a New Assignment

Steps to add a new command or assignment to an S3 switch.

Adding a Custom Key Command

How to assign a Pro Tools keyboard shortcut to an S3 switch.

EuControl Software

Accessing EuControl Settings

Instructions on how to open the EuControl Settings window.

My Surfaces

Shows media controllers connected to your instance of EuControl.

Workstations

Establishes the list of workstations the Workstation switch cycles through.

General Tab Settings

Controls how the S3 and application software work together.

Select by Touch

Allows workstations to attention tracks when their fader is touched on the S3.

Auto-bank to Selected Track

Banks S3 to tracks when they are selected on-screen.

Display Track Numbers on Surface

Shows track numbers assigned by the workstation in the channel displays.

Solo Mode

Lets you configure S3 for different Solo modes available in the workstation.

Preferences Tab

Configure settings for Footswitch, VCA Spill Zone, and Fader behavior.

Assign Tab

Manages how tracks are assigned to S3 channel strips.

Layouts Tab

Allows storage and recall of custom fader layouts.

Restart EUCON Applications

Restarts all EUCON applications, including EuControl software.

Audio Specifications

S3 Control Surface Audio Specifications

Details the audio performance specifications for the S3 control surface.

S3 Analog Mic Inputs, Pad Enabled

Audio specifications for the S3's analog mic inputs with pad enabled.

S3 Analog Outputs

Specifications for the S3's analog outputs.

S3 Headphone Output

Specifications for the S3's headphone output.

Appendix A: Compliance Information

Environmental Compliance

Information regarding the disposal of waste equipment in the European Union.

FCC Compliance for United States

Details FCC compliance statements for radio and television interference.

Australian Compliance

Information regarding Australian compliance regulations.

Canadian Compliance

Details compliance with Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

CE Compliance

Declares conformity to EMC, Safety, and RoHS directives.

Korean EMC Compliance

Information regarding Korean EMC compliance.

Safety Compliance

Provides important safety instructions and warnings for the equipment.

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