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6.3 Sequences
There are several options as to how a sequence can be played back. Firstly use the
Page+
or
Page-
soft-keys to select which sequence you want to output.
To replay a sequence the
Master Fader
must always be above zero.
6.3.1 Manual Sequence
If you wish to play back a sequence in manual mode then you can trigger each step by pressing
the
Master Flash Button
. If you want to set a fade time between each step in the sequence
then you can do so by using the
Fade Fader
. The higher the setting the longer the fade will be.
The Yellow LED in the
Fade Flash Button
will flash to indicate a fade is in progress.
Manual playback of sequences is useful in a theatrical type of application where you wish to
playback memories in a predetermined sequence. You can set a different fade time for each
step of the sequences. Holding down the
Master Flash Button
will force the sequence back to
the first step. If you have changed pages holding down the
Master Flash Button
will start the
sequence on the currently select page.
6.3.2 Auto Sequences
To play back a sequence without needing to trigger each step manually can be achieved by
raising the
Speed Fader
. The higher the setting the faster the sequence will run. You can still
also set a fade time for each step using the
Fade Fader
.
6.3.3 Beat Sequences
If the
Speed Flash Button
is pressed twice the time between presses will be used to determine
the delay between the triggering of steps. It is a useful way of setting a sequence to run in time
to music. Tapping the button on the first beat and then tapping it again on the next beat will
mean the lights follow the music. It is again possible to set a fade time for each step using the
Fade Fader.
6.3.4 Sound to Light Sequences
It is possible to trigger the sequence using a sound input or the onboard microphone. From the
main playback menu screen select the
More..
soft-key. This will bring up a new menu. Use the
middle left soft-key to toggle the
Sound On
or
Sound Off
. With sound set to on and the Speed
fader at zero the sequence will trigger on the bass beat.
If you have connected the console to your sound system the microphone will not work.
6.4 Page Chases and Page Ripples
Apart from being able to play back the 12 sequences that you have recorded it is also possible
to play back the memories on each page as a sequence. The page chases take their fade and
speed settings from those currently set for the sequence. For instance if you have a sequence
running with the speed set to 7, triggering from sound this will be the same settings used on the
page chases you select. The page and ripple chases only run in a forward direction.
Page chases are a useful way of overlaying effects onto a sequence. In a club environment you
may have recorded a sequence of movements. You could add colour to this movement
