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17.9.2 Adjusting the Effect Size of a Master
The effect size of a master (cuelist, scene, chase) can be adjusted several different ways:
Changing the effect size field in the cuelist/scene options window: The simplest
way to adjust the effect size for a master (cuelist, scene, chase) is to open the options
window for that master and directly modify the effect size field. Any modifications
made to effect size field in the options window are stored and persisted as the "base
size".
Holding choose and adjusting the main encoder wheels: Press and hold the
Choose key for a master and then use the parameter wheels to adjust the effects size
for the selected master. Any changes you make the base effect size for a master are
stored and will persist as the "base size".
Assigning the physical fader of the master to "Scale Effect Size" in the cuelist /
scene options window: Assigning the physical fader control of a master to "Scale
Effect Size" allows users to utilize the physical fader to scale (multiply & divide) the
base effect size of the master. The middle of the fader travel always equals 1x scaling
(no scaling applied) while moving the fader up or down will begin to adjust the size of
the effects playing back on the master by multiplying/dividing the base effect size of
the cuelist/scene. The upper and lower boundary options of the "Scale Effect Size"
option determine how much scaling will be applied to the master's base effect size
when the fader is moved.
Assigning the button controls of the master to "Scale Effect Size" the cuelist /
scene options window: Assigning any of the physical button controls of the master to
"Scale Effect Size" allows users to scale (multiply & divide) the base effect size of the
master with a single button press.
Tip: Pressing an encoder wheel cell on the touchscreen while holding choose for a master
will assign the physical fader for that master to the coordinating fader function (scale
playback rate, scale effect rate, scale effect size, intensity). The current fader assignment
of a master is indicated by a blue outline around the coordinating encoder wheel cell on the
touchscreen.
17.9.3 Adjusting Effect Tempo of a Master with Tap Tempo
Effect Tap tempo is a mechanism that allows operators to set the cuelist/scene effect tempo
by holding any choose key on the front panel of the console and tapping on the pause key of a
master to set its effect tempo. As the tapping rate is captured, it is applied as the base effect
tempo of the cuelist/scene.
Tap Tempo is most useful when the effects programmed into the master are recorded with
effect rates that have beat equivalents.
Here are some common effect tap tempo examples:
An effect programmed with a rate of 60 bpm (1 beat) will perfectly match the tapped
tempo
An effect programmed with a rate of 30 bpm (2 beats) will be 1/2 as fast as the tapped
tempo
An effect programmed with a rate of 120 bpm (1/2 beats) will be 2x as fast as the
tapped tempo
For more information regarding the beats construct of an effect refer to Beats.
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