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Mix bus routing
You can route an aux or matrix (or even master output) to an e ect or output.
This is a GUI-only operation, which is done via the GUI channel strip or Patching
screen (see Patching).
>> To route an aux or matrix to an e ect or output
Do one of the following:
In the processing area of the channel strip, click the required mix bus
destination from the drop-down list. For details of how to open the
processing area, refer to To Select The Mix Bus Mode
In the processing area of the channel strip, click dest. This will open
the Patching screen and the appropriate tab. For details of how to
open the processing area, refer to To Select The Mix Bus Mode
Open the Patching screen and route the aux/matrix from there.
For information on patching, see Patching.
Linking
You can link two mixes together. Pairs can only be created from adjacent mix
buses of the same colour. To link a pair of mix buses, click the LINK button of
either of the mix buses (odd or even) you want to link (see To Select The Mix
Bus Mode).
The linked parameters default to the user-con gurable global default link
settings, which are set via the GUI menu (choose home > Preferences >
Linking). However, you can override these default link settings for the pair
via the Stereo Linking Options window, which is opened by pressing the
LINK OPT. button (to the right of the LINK button).
Using Fader Flip
For information on using fader  ip, see Controlling The Mix Buses In
Flip Mode.
NOTE: When using fader  ip to control the aux bus levels, always use the
GUI to check the level. This is because the fader level markings have a
maximum of +10 dB, whereas the aux bus levels only go up to +6 dB.
Setting up the e ects rack
The GUI’s E ects screen contains a virtual 24-unit rack. You can have a maximum
of 24 e ects units in the rack, the number being dependent on con guration (via
the E ects and GEQs section of the Preferences screen).
Each unit can contain any combination of the e ects listed in the
Change Device Type window.
The assignable controls panel is common to all e ects, and lets you control
e ect parameters via the equivalent panel on the control surface (master bay).
>> To choose an e ect
1. At the GUI, choose home > Rack Units > E ects. Alternatively, press the
e ects/graphics screen access button in the primary navigation zone.
2. Click within your chosen rack position. This will be the position of the
new e ect.
3. In the e ect window, click CHANGE DEVICE TYPE.
4. In the Change Device Type window, click your chosen device type.
5. Click OK.
6. Change the parameters of the new e ect device as necessary. For example,
adjust control knobs, press buttons etc. You can even change the e ects
name by editing its name  eld (upper-left corner of e ect window).
7. Click CLOSE to close the e ect window. The new e ect will appear in
the e ects rack. You can now patch the new e ect, which will be on the
E ects tabs of both the From and To sections of the Patching screen.
For information on how to patch, see Patching.
Simple Routing To Master Stereo Outputs
The following shows you how to obtain audio. Before proceeding with this
operation, make sure nothing is muted and master faders are up.
>> To obtain audio
Do one of the following:
Press the ST (stereo) button of an input fast strip
Press the ST (stereo) button of a channel strip.
Scene And Show Management (Automation)
Automation lets you manage show  les and the scenes within the shows.
This can all be done via the Automation screen (a GUI menu option).
>> To open the Automation screen
Do one of the following:
At the GUI, choose home > Automation > Automation
In the primary navigation zone, press the automation/ ling screen
access button.
Managing the shows
The four buttons (NEW, LOAD, SAVE and SAVE AS) towards the top of
Automation screen let you create a new show, load an existing show,
update the current show or create a new show using the current settings.
Important:
We recommend that you save your show settings regularly (see Saving
A Show Versus Storing A Scene). The control centre will indicate that
there are show settings to be saved by changing the background colour
of the SAVE button to red.
>> To create a new show
1. Click NEW.
2. In the Enter new show name: window, type your chosen name for the
new show.
3. Click OK. You can now create and manage the scenes for your new show.
(Clicking CANCEL instead of OK will close the Enter new show name:
window without creating a new show.)
>> To save a show or create a new one from the current settings
Do one of the following:
To update the current show with the latest settings, click SAVE
To create a new show using the current show settings, click SAVE AS.
Then, in the Save File window, type in the name of the new show.
Click OK to save the new show and close the window. (Clicking Cancel
will close the window without saving the new show.)

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Midas PRO X Specifications

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BrandMidas
ModelPRO X
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

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