Jester Operating Manual Glossary
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Ramp Down
A choice of attack for a chase. The selected channels snap on to their programmed
level, then fade off.
Ramp Up
A choice of attack for a chase. The selected channels fade up to their programmed
level, then snap off.
Random
A function of chases, whereby the steps are output in a random order. This is useful
for creating flicker flame effects. This is shown on the front panel as a “?”.
Rate
Another name for Speed. How fast a chase is running.
Red
The colour of the PROGRAM/GO button when the desk is in PROGRAM mode.
Remote
The Jester provides a REMOTE port on the rear of the desk, for triggering a button
press externally. This is done by contact closure.
Run
The mode of the Jester used to activate sequential playback of cues, and submaster
access. In Run mode, the PROGRAM/GO button is GREEN and activates a
crossfade to the selected next memory.
Shift
An important button on the Jester. The SHIFT button provides access to additional
functionality and features such as Auxiliaries.
Slider
See Fader.
Snap
A fade which happens instantly.
Solo
A channel is at full intensity (subject to the Grand Master) and all other channels are
turned off. This is a temporary action generally associated with a flash button.
Sound2Lite
The ability to control lights in time to a beat. The Jester has a sound2lite input which
listens to the input music and, according to the settings of the chase, changes the
lights in time to the beat.