maXim Operator Manual Scenes
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8.0 SCENES
8.1 OVERVIEW
A SCENE is a recorded snapshot of the maXims output, together with In and Out fade time
settings and a descriptive name, that is stored in non volatile memory.
Scenes are recorded by Bank/Page and Scene number. Scenes may be randomly recorded into
any Bank/Page and scene number at any time, irrespective of the current “MODE” (Preset, Wide or
Scene) of the red bank.
Scenes may be created “blind” (not appearing on the output) using the “EDIT “ function.
Scenes can be replayed on the red bank (in Scene mode), on the blue bank, as steps in chases or
stacks or on the grab master (S & M models).
When a red bank page is changed or when the red bank is selected to “scene” mode, the contents
(scenes and chases) of the indicated red page are loaded into the red playbacks.
When a blue bank page is changed, the contents (scenes and chases) of the indicated blue page
are loaded into the blue playbacks. A scene may be copied onto another Bank/Page/number or
onto or from the Grab master.
See the “MEMORY STRUCTURE” chapter for more details on banks and pages.
Scene Playback fade times may come from the Time faders or may be recorded in memory as part
of the scene. Individual IN, and OUT fade times may be recorded for every scene.
8.2 SCENE RECORDING
The maXim provides a variable method of recording scenes. The fastest method takes just 2
buttonstrokes and uses the default parameters that may be set by the user. The longest method
lets you select a different page in memory and also record separate IN and OUT fade times.
As you record a scene, you may select and set each parameter (Bank/Page, IN time and OUT
time) for the scene. You complete the recording by giving the scene a number (via the Red or
Blue F/A buttons).
You can complete the recording at any time in the process regardless of whether you have set
each parameter or not. If a parameter has not been set, it will be recorded with its default value.
The DEFAULT values are;
• Page The number on the red or blue page Indicator when [RECORD] is pressed.
• IN fade time Controlled by the IN time fader.
• OUT fade time Controlled by the OUT time fader.
RAPID SCENE RECORDING
To record a scene with the default settings (above), create the desired look on the output then
press;
[record scene]
[F/A] (Scene number) (Red or Blue F/A buttons)
The display briefly confirms the recorded Bank/Page/Scene number.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
To record a scene, create the desired look on the output then press;
[record scene]
The Record Scene button flashes and the display scrolls “Pick Scene Number”.
The PAGE indicators show the current red and blue pages. Both PAGE buttons and the
FUNCTION buttons flash to show that they are active. All Playbacks will flash twice to
indicate possible memory location choices, then Playbacks already containing scenes in
that page will light. (Playbacks containing chases flash quickly, stacks flash slowly and
empty playbacks are not lit.) This acts as a warning to you of existing scene (and chase or
stack) numbers and unused numbers in each page.
Page Selection
Repeated presses of either PAGE button will cycle through their 9 respective pages of memory.
To switch directly to a page;
Press and hold [PAGE], tap [F/A] (Page number).
As you select each page, all Playbacks will flash twice then indicate their contents as above.
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