Studer Vista - Release Notes for Studer Vista Software 3.4 Introduction

STUDER 21. Sep. 2004 Release Notes Vista 3.4
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Release Notes for STUDER VISTA Software 3.4
Introduction
Studer is very happy to present the latest software 3.4, suitable for all our large format digital
consoles D950, Vista 6, Vista 7 and for the first time also for the Vista 8, the newest version within
this product line. Along with this software also comes the Configuration Editor 3.4, bringing the
improved sound of our new dynamics section to our products and providing new possibilities!
The new console application software provides a lot of additional functionality for the existing
products D950, Vista 6 and Vista 7, along with some improvements and corrections. The first
sections of these release notes are dedicated to the new features on the various products while the
second part lists all the minor improvements and fixes which were made for release 3.4. There is
also an application example for PA applications. Besides this document describing the new
functionality, there is a separate document about how to install this software upgrade as well as
giving some insight into the changes made in the background of the user interface itself.
By providing new functionality even to consoles shipped 7 years ago, Studer shows how serious we
take the topic of being "future proof". We assure you by purchasing a Studer product you have
invested in the right kind of product. Given the fast changing technology in today’s audio world, we
are proud to be able to offer this upgrade service without compromising new products, delivering
leading edge technology at the same time!
Studer wishes you a lot of success and fun when working with your console!
Stefan Ledergerber, Product Manager
PS: Please keep this document in your Vista manual, chapter 10
Content
1. New Dynamics in DSP core.................................................................................................................. 2
2. Naming auxiliary busses...................................................................................................................... 2
3. New n-x busses with conferencing functionality............................................................................ 2
4. New multitrack busses with option to switch prefade and switching pan off........................... 5
5. "Matrix" Busses...................................................................................................................................... 6
6. VCA style CGMs ("Motors Off" option)............................................................................................... 6
7. Hierarchical CGMs................................................................................................................................7
8. Fast adjustment of DIM and PFL/SOLO offset level ....................................................................... 8
9. Mute Groups.......................................................................................................................................... 9
10. Exclude certain patch targets from being changed by snapshots.......................................... 10
11. Possibility to import labels from 3
rd
party systems.................................................................. 10
12. Full software support of new D21m IO system.......................................................................... 10
13. New Option to disable MUTE buttons while being in ON AIR mode....................................... 14
14. New Option: Dynamic Automation without static objects...................................................... 14
Comment: Presets versus Snapshots....................................................................................................... 15
Minor improvements and fixed bugs....................................................................................................... 16
Application example of Matrix Busses: Panning in a PA environment............................................... 18