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General| Brand | Fairlight |
|---|---|
| Model | Xynergi |
| Category | Recording Equipment |
| Language | English |
Provides an overview of the manual and its structure.
Explains how Xynergi uses two screens for editing and mixing.
Discusses installation, first startup, and key terms.
Explains two modes of operation: momentary and latching.
Explains how to use rotary pots and mute buttons for monitor levels.
Explains the function and appearance of fixed keys on the controller.
Describes how to set and use fixed level monitoring.
Describes entering numerical values using the Numpad.
Explains storing and retrieving locators using Set and Loc buttons.
Explains the Play Jog function and its relation to Shuttle mode.
Describes how Jump keys are used to navigate the timeline.
Defines layouts as groups of keys for specific functions.
Explains the always-green megamode keys used for different operations.
Explains mode keys and their soft menus.
Explains path keys for selecting signal paths and their color changes.
Describes Xplain as a helpful system for learning Xynergi.
Explains how to get descriptions of buttons using the Xplain button.
Describes step-by-step guides for procedures using Xplain.
Recommends using Xplain-How-To for new users.
Introduces fundamental concepts and operations.
Explains how to select signal paths like tracks, lives, and buses.
Details how to use the SEL key to display and select paths.
Explains the MULTI function for changing parameters on multiple paths.
Explains transport controls located above the Jog Wheel.
Describes special play commands available via the Play Menu.
Details Jump Targets available in the Jump Menu.
Describes how to store locations using the Set button.
Explains how to locate to a stored location using the Loc button.
Details how to create and use timecode marks.
Briefly explains ways to solo and mute channels.
Describes using the Edit Safe menu to protect channels.
Explains using the Pad for solo safe settings.
Explains swapping solo and mute selections.
Describes transferring solo/mute selections to edit/mix selections.
Explains soloing or muting selected channels.
Guides on selecting a signal path to name.
Details the process of naming a single path.
Describes the Editor megamode for audio editing.
Describes the Mixer megamode for mixing and automation.
Explains the Setup megamode for background configuration.
Details the Record megamode for recording operations.
Details three ways to arm tracks for recording.
Explains how to set monitor settings for armed tracks.
Explains using Tape Mode for clip replacement.
Describes automatic naming of clips based on seedname and number.
Explains how to use the Patch dialog to connect sources and destinations.
Guides on selecting sources and destinations to create a patch.
Explains using the Multi button to patch sources multiple times.
Guides on selecting tracks for reverse patching.
Details how to select sources and patch them to selected tracks.
Explains toggling between main and alternative monitor speakers.
Guides on selecting defined speaker sets.
Details setting up formats, outputs, and names for speaker sets.
Guides on selecting system buses or external sources.
Details defining or changing external sources and monitor sets.
Explains ALT switches for changing from standard to alternative settings.
Explains how to change the timecode frame rate.
Guides on selecting the sync source for the system.
Guides on selecting buses and changing their formats.
Explains bus reduction for simultaneous mixing in multiple formats.
Describes assigning paths to buses for mix destinations.
Guides on creating and unlinking link groups.
Lists effects of linking feeds in link groups.
Shows how link groups are displayed in Mixer and Editing screens.
Describes how faders in a group are controlled by a Master.
Guides on showing VCA Group masters on the Mixer Screen.
Guides on creating a new project with specific details.
Explains how to access saved projects via a Windows dialog.
Emphasizes the importance of saving projects.
Guides on saving automation data separately from the project.
Details the general workings of the Pad for signal processing.
Explains the four modes of EQ and how to switch between them.
Explains fader, pan, spread, divergence, and rotate controls.
Describes the three modes for Dynamics control.
Details toggling the oscillator and routing it to a bus.
Guides on writing automation data using the Pad.
Explains writing automation by grabbing controls.
Simplifies touch write by automatically enabling paths.
Explains how to enable and automate plug-in parameters.
Describes carrying parameter values from one place to another.
Describes preventing signal paths from entering Write or Trim.
Explains using presets to quickly access parameters and create new ones.
Explains cutting audio to the clipboard and pasting it.
Explains cutting time and audio simultaneously.
Defines trimming clips and changing accessed audio length.
Explains moving clips to a new time location.
Guides on creating a fade from the start of a clip to the cursor.
Guides on numerically setting fade duration.
Details parameters for fade shape like X-Point and X-Level.
Explains extracting fade parameters to apply to other clips.
Describes entering numerical values using the Numpad.
Explains storing and retrieving locators using Set and Loc buttons.
Describes activating and using fader sets with external faders.
Explains the Mixer Set option for automatically placing channels on faders.
Details entering timecode addresses to locate.
Explains capturing current timecode for later use.
Describes locating to stored timecode marks.
Guides on displaying and locating clips in the project.
Details ways to change jog speed using various key combinations.
Explains entering Shuttle mode using the BLUE key and Play Jog.
Lists options for controlling jog behavior.
Lists the six main editing modes available in Edit Megamode.
Defines the Cursor or Play Head as the point where edits occur.
Explains cutting audio to the clipboard and pasting it.
Explains working with the head of a clip for editing.
Provides additional notes on Cut and Paste operations.
Discusses extra keys that change Cut and Paste functions.
Explains the Copy function, similar to Cut but without removal.
Describes the Erase function, similar to Cut but without clipboard use.
Guides on creating a fade from the start of a clip to the cursor.
Guides on numerically setting fade duration.
Details parameters for fade shape like X-Point and X-Level.
Explains extracting fade parameters to apply to other clips.
Details editing events, moving, deleting, and creating them.
Explains creating automation data using the mouse.
Explains how to display and select the number of tracks.
Explains creating and accessing user track sets.
Explains track colors and their meaning for clips.
Guides on selecting and applying colors to clips.
Explains ways to create a new clip.
Details choosing displayed information within clips.
Explains using track selection keys and bank keys.
Describes the SEL key for displaying 48 signal paths.
Explains selecting tracks using mouse clicks and drags.
Explains different timescale display options like frames and bars/beats.
Explains setting tempo in beats per minute.
Details pressing Play Jog key and modifier keys for jog speed.
Describes loop jogging for detecting pitch changes or sibilance.
Explains entering Shuttle mode using BLUE and JOG/SHUT keys.
Guides on applying EQ to clips or ranges using the clip EQ button.
Explains the EQ display and how to interact with it.
Describes the four EQ bands and their available filter types.
Shows current EQ parameters being changed.
Introduces the mixer screen and its layout.
Explains what tiles represent and their information.
Explains how to control a single channel in detail.
Describes channel tiles and parameter windows.
Explains controls for Fairlight Mic preamps.
Details Arm, Thru, Rec Level, Trim, and Phase controls.
Explains Direct In, Pre/Post, Level, and Insert In/Out controls.
Explains using L-R and F-B controls for panning.
Describes adjusting perceived size of surround mix using Spread.
Explains spreading signal across loudspeakers using Diverge.
Describes rotating surround mix using Rotate controls.
Describes seeing more detail using Zoom Panels for EQ, Dynamics, and Pan.
Explains displaying metering for bus elements in the Fat Channel.
Introduces the set of eight Master Screen Meters.
Guides on selecting metering sources for Master Screen Meters.
Explains how meters keep a history of peaks and their timecodes.
Guides on using the Master Screen Meters and the Patch I/O page.
Explains variable threshold for numeric peak levels.
Describes resetting peak hold display and clearing peaks.
Defines macros and macro trigger buttons.
Guides on recording macros by pressing keys and recording keystrokes.
Guides on naming macros for easier identification.
Explains setting background colors for macros to form functional groups.
Explains link groups for controlling feeds in multichannel formats.
Guides on creating and unlinking link groups.
Explains how to destroy link groups via the Link Group menu.
Guides on temporarily suspending track link groups.
Describes how faders in a group are controlled by a Master.
Explains controlling fader group membership globally using the Grouping Window.
Details controlling fader group membership via the Virtual Channel.
Describes multi-channel mouse-driven operations for changing channels.
Explains basic fader and mute functions.
Describes information shown on the OLED display.
Explains selecting and mapping fader sets.
Explains the Call button's function to put channels into the Pad.
Explains individual fader controls like Solo, Mute, Call, Soft, Fader, AUTO.
Explains setting faders to zero dB and pan pots to center.
Describes the Soft Key's use in adding feeds to the enable matrix.
Explains changing the Soft Pot function from panning.
Details the status indicators for signal paths on faders.
Explains using Fader Groups for controlling multiple signals.
Explains assigning faders to control Aux bus send levels.
Guides on assigning faders to control reduction bus send levels.
Explains assigning faders to control input levels before disk recording.
Guides on selecting and mapping fader sets.
Explains mapping ranges of feeds to fader ranges.
Describes temporarily retaining fader positions when recalling sets.
Explains using the search interface to find clips.
Guides on placing matching clips into the project.
Explains setting up recordings with In/Out points and text.
Details adding characters to the ADR project.
Guides on sorting the ADR list by character or time.
Explains setting user preferences for ADR.
Guides on rehearsing cues before recording.
Details recording cues using Rec/Playback and Cycle.
Explains playing back cues using Playback mode and Cycle.
Allows entering record earlier than the cue time.
Guides on loading an EDL file.
Explains performing capture and conform simultaneously.
Details choosing tracks for recording and mapping them.
Guides on selecting and marking events in the EDL display.
Guides on choosing projects for each reel in the Reel Linking dialog.
Details the two native project formats: MT and DR2.
Explains the MT Project format for backward compatibility.
Introduces DR2 projects as a new format with enhanced capabilities.
Explains dragging and dropping external files onto the timeline.
Guides on working with media and project management.
Describes discarding unused media from a project's recycle bin.
Guides on adding a video track to a project.
Explains how to hide or show the video track on the Edit Screen.
Details adjusting the video track display offset for monitors.
Explains two methods for loading video into Pyxis Track.
Explains importing video files using Drag and Drop.
Guides on configuring the Decklink card settings.
Explains configuring Dream II's video capture system.
Details invoking the Video Capture Mode for recording signals.
Describes clicking markers to capture frames and locate video locators.
Explains the Video Scroller for viewing frames and scene changes.
Explains how to select the video track using symbols or SEL button.
Details using XYNERGI buttons for editing video tracks.
Explains editing video clips using the mouse.
Explains instantiating plug-ins in track feeds and live feeds.
Introduces VST and VSTi standards and their use in Dream II.
Provides scenarios for using VST effects.
Details installing plug-ins and copying DLL files.
Explains controlling block size for plug-ins over AudioBridge.
Guides on selecting tracks and adding plug-ins.
Describes locking plug-in GUI windows to prevent disappearance.
Explains saving plug-in presets in the Library.
Describes displaying plug-in graphics in the Pad area.
Explains zooming in on plug-in graphics for better readability.
Details using the Plug-in Editor to place parameters and set control types.
Explains assigning parameters to Pad controls.
Describes setting control types like Linear, Toggle, and Multi-Switch.
Describes how to unassign controls.
Explains creating built-in zoom windows within the Plug-in Editor.
Describes saving Fleximap settings when exiting the editor.
Discusses useful actions when editing Fleximap files directly.
Press render softkey to directly render plug-in processing to the clip.
Explains Dream II as a ReWire Mixer supporting clients.
Guides on installing and setting up ReWire software.
Explains patching Rewire inputs to tracks or live feeds.
Describes Gold and Platinum partners and integration methods.
Explains HUI protocol and controllable functions.
Guides on installing HUI devices and configuring the INI file.
Details how Xynergi system recognizes MIDI devices via HUISetup.txt.
Explains creating a remap.txt file for key event routing.
Guides on finding HUI key names using MSAT.
Lists file types that DREAM II can import.
Guides on importing OMF files.
Describes deriving clip names from OMF files.
Explains automatic real-time sample rate conversion for imported files.
Explains selecting file types like Wav, BWave, AIF for export.
Guides on selecting Clip EQ, Clip Level, or Normalize for export.
Explains options for exporting entire project, range, or selected clips.
Details selecting export file formats like Mono, Stereo, MultiChannel.
Notes that sample rate is set at project creation.
Explains changing the frame rate at any time.
Guides on synchronizing the system sample rate to its clock source.
Defines position reference for determining disk recorder project playback.
Explains external machine speed and its relation to Master Clock rate.
Guides on choosing machine types (M1, M2, M3).
Describes TC Master setting for controlling 9-pin machines.
Explains selecting between Cue Only or Unlace locate methods.
Describes the Lace Window for machine unlacing.
Describes switching the video machine's Confidence Head on or off.
Allows keeping VTR tape on heads when machine stops for quicker start.
Specifies time after which tape is removed from heads to prevent wear.
Determines how many incorrect frames trigger sync adjustment or stop.
Guides on choosing the type of machine emulated by DREAM II.
Controls aspect of 9-pin performance related to play tally.
Explains DREAM II chasing Longitudinal Time Code.
Displays the name of the 9 Pin Device.
Explains Servo LEDs indicating servo and sync lock.
Displays the current timecode position of the external device.
Displays the device status.
Guides on locating video, cutting/copying clip, and pasting it.
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