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D-Command Guide 26
Custom Fader Plug-In Mode View Definition
There are three view options available for display of plug-in
parameters in the channel displays of the Custom Faders.
These options, or
view definitions, are accessible from the
D-Command operation preferences.
To set the Custom Fader Plug-In Mode view:
1
In the Console Prefs Soft Keys section, press the Operation
switch repeatedly to display the page that includes Plug-In
View Definition (“PIDef”).
2
Repeatedly press the Soft key that corresponds to “PIDef” to
choose between the following settings for the Plug-In Mode
view:
Name View
Shows the track name, plug-in name and channel
format of the currently focused plug-in in the channel dis-
plays of the Custom Faders.
Expanded View
Shows additional plug-in controls in the chan-
nel displays of the Custom Faders. This view can also be seen
at any time by pressing and holding the Plug-In switch in the
Custom Fader section until the switch flashes. See “Expanded
Plug-In View” on page 105.
Fader View
Maintains track names on channel displays and
fader control of track volume while Custom Fader plug-in pa-
rameters are displayed in the channel encoders. Entering Ex-
panded view or Plug-In Map mode automatically exits Fader
view.
3
Hold Control (Windows) or Command (Mac) and press the
Operation switch to exit.
Encoder Preferences
The following preferences affect operation of the rotary en-
coders on D-Command.
Rotary Encoder Mode
The Rotary Encoder mode affects responsiveness of rotary en-
coder knobs. Fixed mode is at normal resolution. The velocity
modes set different rates of encoder acceleration. In Fine
mode, response is fixed and at fine resolution.
To set the Rotary Encoder mode:
1
In the Console Prefs Soft Keys section, press the Operation
switch repeatedly to display the page that includes Rotary En-
coder mode (“Rotary”).
2
Press the upper Soft Key that corresponds to “Rotary” to step
through the “Fixed,” “Vel-Sl” (velocity-sensitive, slow),
“Vel-Md” (velocity-sensitive, medium), “Vel-Fa” (veloc-
ity-sensitive, Fast), and “Fine” settings.
3
Hold Control (Windows) or Command (Mac) and press the
Operation switch to exit.
Encoder Order
The Encoder Order preference determines whether inserts,
sends, and pan controls will be displayed in order from
top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top on D-Command rotary en-
coders.
To set the Encoder Order preference:
1
In the Console Prefs Soft Keys section, press the Operation
switch repeatedly to display the page that includes Encoder
Order (“Encod”).
2
Press the Soft Key that corresponds to “Encod” to toggle the
setting between “Bot-Tp” (bottom-to-top ordering) and
“Tp-Bot” (top-to-bottom ordering).
3
Hold Control (Windows) or Command (Mac) and press the
Operation switch to exit.
Display Preferences
The following preferences affect the interaction of D-Com-
mand with on-screen display of elements in Pro Tools.
Target Track from Application
The Target Track from Application preference determines
whether selecting an Insert or Send on-screen makes its track
the focused track on the D-Command Main Unit. For details
on focusing a track on D-Command, see “Focusing a Track”
on page 97.
To set the Target Track from Application preference:
1
In the Console Prefs Soft Keys section, press the Operation
switch repeatedly to display the page that includes Target
Track (“ApTrgt”).
2
Press the Soft Key that corresponds to “ApTrgt” to toggle the
setting between “Yes” and “No.”
3
Hold Control (Windows) or Command (Mac) and press the
Operation switch to exit.
Channel Window Display
The Channel Window display preference determines whether
displaying plug-in or send pan parameters (by pressing an en-
coder Select switch) on D-Command opens the corresponding
plug-in or send window on-screen in Pro Tools.
This preference also determines whether the Channel Select
switches in the Dynamics or EQ sections change the channel
display of multi-mono plug-ins.
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When this preference is set to “Yes,” the on-screen display
of plug-in and send windows changes to reflect the state of the
control surface.