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Channel Encoder Assignment Switches
The Channel Encoder Assignment switches assign sets of adjustable parameters, called Knob Sets, to the Channel Encoders. A
Knob Set is an array of controls used by EuControl-compatible applications to control plug-ins, EQs, dynamics, aux sends, and
other functions using the controls on the S1. Some of these Knob Sets also have sub-menus.
One of the switches is always selected, and the associated parameters are assigned to the Channel Encoders until another Channel
Encoder Assignment switch is pressed. When S1 is first powered on,
Pan is selected by default.
The labels above each Channel Encoder Assignment switch indicate secondary parameters that can be assigned to the Channel En-
coders. The text in white on the switch represents a switch’s primary function, and the text in black above the switch represents a
switch’s secondary function. Secondary functions are accessed by pressing and holding the
Surface SHIFT switch then pressing
the desired Encoder Assign (or other) switch.
The following switches are provided:
Input
Assigns hardware input parameters such as input routing, mic gains, phantom power, and other application-specific param-
eters to the Channel Encoders.
Inserts
Assigns the top-level Insert Knob Set to the Channel Encoders. When Insert is pressed, in each channel display for all cur-
rently banked tracks the first insert slot (
a) is shown, or a plug-in is shown if one is inserted. Pressing a Channel Encoder under the
display showing the plug-in you want to adjust enables Channel Mode on the Channel Encoders, and the Knob Set for the selected
plug-in is assigned to the 8 Channel Encoders for editing.
Press the Page > Channel Encoder Navigation switch to access the next plug-in. Press < Page to access the previous plug-in.
Press the Back Channel Encoder Navigation Switch to return to the Channel Encoders to the top-level Inserts Knob Set. Or, you
can simply press another Channel Encoder Assignment switch to navigate directly to another Knob Set.
Instr
Assigns the top-level Instrument Knob Set to the Channel Encoders (when an Instrument plug-in is present).
EQ
Assigns the top-level EQ Knob Set to the Channel Encoders. Operation is similar to the Inserts Knob Set, except only the first
inserted EQ plug-in on the channel is displayed and accessed.
HEAT (Pro Tools Only)
Assigns the top-level HEAT knob set (when HEAT is available).
DYN
Assigns the top-level Dynamics Knob Set to the Channel Encoders. Operation is similar to the Inserts Knob Set, except only
the first inserted Dynamics plug-in on the channel is displayed and accessed.
Channel Encoder Assign switches (showing all switches lit to indicate primary LED colors)
In the Insert Knob Set, parameters are mapped to the Channel Encoders according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Pa-
rameter mapping can vary between plug-ins, even of the same type.
In the EQ Knob Set, parameter mappings to the Channel Encoders are standardized across EQ plug-ins. For example, high
band gain controls for two EQ plug-ins from different manufacturers appear on the same encoder.
In the Dyn Knob Set, parameter mappings to the Channel Encoders are standardized across dynamics plug-ins. For example,
the threshold controls for two compressor plug-ins from different manufacturers appear on the same encoder.
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