Studer Vista 1 - The Graphical Controller (GC)

Vista 1 Digital Mixing System
1-14 Introduction
Document generated: 18.04.17
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1.2 The Graphical Controller (GC)
An important feature of the Vista Digital Mixing System is the Graphical
Controller, also referred to as ‘GC’. The Graphical Controller application
can be used for operating all mixing console functions as well as to extend
the console functionality.
Specifically, the Graphical Controller’s extended functions include:
  • Generalandchannel-specificroutercontrol(definingtheorderofprocess-
ing elements, e.g. EQ or dynamics libraries, within a channel)
  • Recallandmanagementofsnapshotsandcuepoints
  • Savingofdeskclipboards
  • AssignmentoftheDSPchannelstothefaderstrips
  • Tonegeneratorandmeteringcontrol
  • Controlgroupandlinkagecontrol
  • ProductionandTitlemanagement
  • Systemadministration
Various display windows and dialog boxes logically group the individual
functions. Visual elements are optimized for simple and intuitive operation.
With the help of the easy-to-understand General Patch page, the setup of
router cross points is dramatically simplified, even for large mixing console
configurations. Via a Snapshot window, all mixing console parameters can be
stored and recalled using mouse clicks. Some of its most important functions
are also available as dedicated keys on Vista’s control bay.