maXim Operator Manual Grab Master
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10.0 GRAB MASTER (S & M Models)
10.1 OVERVIEW
The Grab master is a multi function master. It can be used as either;
• A Grab master.
• A Scene master.
• A Chase master.
• A storage location for a stack.
You change its function by recording or copying either a Grab, a Scene, a Chase or a Stack into it.
10.2 GRAB AS A GRAB MASTER
The Grab master allows you to “GRAB” and maintain the current output of the maXim by taking a
“snapshot” of the output and holding it the Grab master, thus freeing the rest of the maXim for other
operations.
To “Grab” the output of the maXim, press;
[record scene]
[F/A] (grab)
By default, the fade time for the Grab master is controlled by the Time Faders. The contents of the
Grab master (including its fade times), may be edited and named in exactly the same manner as a
scene. See the “SCENES” chapter for details.
TYPICAL GRAB OPERATIONS
When you perform a “Grab” and then fade up the Grab master, it allows the Bank masters (and
hence the channel faders and/or Playbacks) currently producing the output to be faded down whilst
the Grab master maintains the output. This allows the next look to be preset blind on either of the
preset banks. This is most useful in Wide and Scene modes as the Grab master effectively
provides a second (or “Phantom”) bank.
In a typical operation, the current look is created on any of the channel faders or Playbacks. To
enable the next look to be created, take a “Grab” of the output, fade up the Grab master to full and
then fade down the Bank masters. The look is maintained by the Grab master.
Preset the next look using any of the channel faders or Playbacks. To crossfade to the next look,
simply fade up the Bank masters and fade down the Grab master.
In order to create the next look, “Grab” the current look in the Grab master, fade it up to full and
then fade down the Bank masters. As before, create the next look “blind” on the channel faders or
Playbacks.
You may continue to “Preset” and “Grab” for every new look that you require.
10.3 GRAB AS A SCENE MASTER
Any existing Scene from any Page may be copied to the Grab master. The Grab master then
performs like any other Playback containing a Scene. The fade times are determined by the time
settings that were recorded into the Scene that has been copied.
To copy a scene from any page of memory, to the Grab master, press;
[assign/copy]
The display reads “Pick memory to copy from”.
If the source is not in the current red page, use the red page button to select the source page
number then press [F/A] (scene number). The display will briefly scroll,
“Pick location to copy to”.
Press [F/A] (grab)
The display confirms the copy.
The Scene in the Grab master may be edited in exactly the same way as a scene in a Playback .
Refer to “EDITING A SCENE” in the “SCENES” chapter.
Hint; The Grabmaster may be used as a scene master in any mode of operation and is especially
useful when operating in “Preset mode” or “Wide mode” where Playbacks are not available to replay
scenes.
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