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EQ and Dynamics Bypass Switch
The EQ and Dynamics Bypass switch changes
the function of the EQ and Dynamics switches
on all channels, putting them in Bypass mode.
EQ Switch When the EQ and Dyn Bypass switch
is lit, the EQ switch toggles the Bypass state of all
EQ plug-ins on the channel. In Bypass mode,
when the EQ plug-ins on a track are bypassed,
the track’s EQ switch is lit.
Dynamics Switch When the EQ and Dyn Bypass
switch is lit, the Dyn switch toggles the Bypass
state of all Dynamics plug-ins on the channel. In
Bypass mode, when the Dynamics plug-ins on a
track are bypassed, the track’s Dyn switch is lit.
See “Bypassing EQ and Dynamics Plug-ins” on
page 81.
Channel Automation Mode Switch and
Indicators
Each channel has an Automation Mode switch
and series of Automation Mode indicators
(Write, Touch, Latch, Trim and Read).
The Automation Mode switch cycles the chan-
nel through the following Pro Tools automation
modes:
•Write
•Touch
•Latch
•Touch/Latch (ProToolsHD only)
•Read
•Off
See “Working with Automation” on page 103.
The Automation Mode switch lets you cycle the
channel through Touch, Latch, Touch/Latch,
Read and Off modes during playback, but it pre-
vents you from entering Write mode during
playback. To directly enter Write mode during
playback, use the Global Automation Mode
switch (See “Automation Mode Switches” on
page 42.)
When in Write mode, the corresponding indica-
tor flashes at all times. When in Touch, Latch, or
Touch/Latch modes, the corresponding indica-
tor lights until automation writing begins.
When automation writing begins on the chan-
nel, the indicator flashes. If automation is
turned off for the channel (Off), none of the in-
dicators is lit.
Global Automation Switches
Automation Mode Switches
The Automation Mode switches are used to dis-
play and set automation modes. These switches
light to indicate that at least one channel is in
that automation mode. If multiple channels are
selected and set to different automation modes,
all applicable mode switches are lit.
Automation Mode switch and indicators
Automation Mode switch
Automation Mode indicators
Automation Mode switches
Automation
Tri m Mo de
switch
Automation
Latch Mode
switch
Automation
Touch Mode
switch
Automation
Write Mode
switch
Automation
Read Mode
switch
Automation
Off
switch