Studer Vista 5 M3 - Session Configuration Tool

CHAPTER 6
6 Session Configuration Tool ..............................................................................................................................3
6.1 Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................3
6.1.1 Where to Install ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
6.1.2 How to Install ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
6.2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................7
6.2.1 Features & Benefits ............................................................................................................................................... 7
6.2.2 Virtual Mixing Console (VMC) Concept .............................................................................................................. 9
6.2.3 The Practical Side ............................................................................................................................................... 10
6.2.3.1 Data Compatibility ................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.3 The Fast Lane – Try it! .....................................................................................................................................12
6.3.1 Do Your Own – Use Existing or Start from Scratch? ......................................................................................... 12
6.3.1.1 Use an Existing VMC ..............................................................................................................................................12
6.3.1.2 Start from Scratch ....................................................................................................................................................12
6.3.2 Generate the Vista Configuration Files ............................................................................................................... 13
6.3.2.1 Does my Console Have Enough Power? .................................................................................................................17
6.3.3 Generate the Core File ........................................................................................................................................ 18
6.3.4 Transfer the Files to the Console ......................................................................................................................... 20
6.4 Detailed Tutorial ...............................................................................................................................................21
6.4.1 Set Your own Workspace .................................................................................................................................... 21
6.4.2 Sampling Rate ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.4.3 Channel/Bus Page ............................................................................................................................................... 22
6.4.3.1 Add / Edit Channels .................................................................................................................................................23
6.4.3.2 Function Library ......................................................................................................................................................25
6.4.3.3 Add / Edit Buses ......................................................................................................................................................26
6.4.3.4 Special Configuration Function: Stems ...................................................................................................................28
6.4.4 Interface Page ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
6.4.5 Core Page ............................................................................................................................................................ 31
6.4.6 Shared Functions Page ........................................................................................................................................ 32
6.4.7 Session Configuration Toolbar and Menus ......................................................................................................... 32
6.4.7.1 Toolbar .....................................................................................................................................................................32
6.4.7.2 File Menu .................................................................................................................................................................33
6.4.7.3 Edit Menu ................................................................................................................................................................. 33
6.4.7.4 View Menu ...............................................................................................................................................................33
6.4.7.5 VMC Tree View .......................................................................................................................................................34
6.4.7.6 Generate Menu .........................................................................................................................................................36
6.4.7.7 Options Menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
6.4.7.8 Window Menu .......................................................................................................................................................... 38
6.5 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................39
6.5.1 Managing the Files – Which File is Where? ....................................................................................................... 39
6.5.2 SCoreCfgTool.ini ................................................................................................................................................ 39
6.5.2.1 Example of a Core Knowledge File .........................................................................................................................39
6.5.3 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................. 46
6.5.3.1 Errors and Warnings During Generate Process / In Log File ...................................................................................46
Vista 5 M3 Digital Mixing System
Session Conguration 6-1
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