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Independent Key 
Transitions
Overview
In addition to common transitions, it is possible to 
configure independent transitions on the keyers of the 
M/E banks and PGM/PST bank. These are called 
“independent key transitions.”
By carrying out an independent key transition in 
combination with a common transition, different transition 
types can be used for the background and keys.
If the independent key transition mode is set to [Independ] 
in the Setup menu, you can switch to a different transition 
type and transition rate when the key is inserted or 
removed.
For details about independent key transition mode 
settings, see “Selecting independent key transition mode” 
(page 469).
Combining transitions with independent 
key transitions
When you set a common transition and a key independent 
transition for the same key, you can apply two different 
effects, such as a wipe and mix, simultaneously.
When executing such a combination of transitions on the 
same key as an auto transition, the transition effect varies 
depending on the timing at which the two transition and 
independent key transition [AUTO TRANS] buttons are 
pressed.
Simultaneous execution
If the [AUTO TRANS] buttons for the transition and 
independent key transition are pressed simultaneously, the 
following result occurs.
The common transition type is a wipe and the independent 
key transition type is a mix.
Removing a key by executing simultaneously: With the 
key inserted (on), the key is gradually removed (off) 
using each transition type simultaneously.
When the common transition completes, even if the 
independent key transition is still not completed, the 
two end simultaneously.
Inserting a key by executing simultaneously: With the 
key not inserted (off), the key is gradually inserted (on) 
using each transition type simultaneously.
All transitions are completed at the point when both 
the common transition and independent key transition 
are finished. 
Transition type: wipe
Different wipe patterns are applied to the 
background and key transitions.
Independent key transition 
type: wipe
Wipe and mix 
progress 
simultaneously.
The key is removed, 
even if the 
independent key 
transition has not 
completed.