Atom Operator Manual
Chases
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9.0 CHASES
9.1 Overview
A chase is a recorded list of steps that are to be replayed in order, stepping continuously from one step to the
next and automatically repeating the list when it has reached the end. Chases are stored in battery backed up
memory.
Each step in a chase consists of a snapshot of the output which is taken when that step is added to the chase.
Up to 99 steps may be added (recorded) for each chase and up to 108 (216) separate chases may be
recorded into the memory.
Chases are recorded by page and chase number. Page numbers are selected with the page key and chase
numbers are selected with the red S/A keys. Chases may be randomly recorded into any page and chase
number. They may also be recorded directly into the Grab master.
Chases are replayed in Scene mode. When Scene mode is selected, any chases that have been recorded in
the selected page are automatically assigned to their respective Submaster (1 to 12 (24)). If a different page is
selected, the chases and scenes from that page are assigned. A chase may be
copied
onto another
Page/Submaster or onto or from the Grab master.
See the “MEMORY STRUCTURE” chapter for more details.
Up to 13 (25) simultaneous chases may be running at the one time.
Chases may be run in any of the following modes;
•
FORWARD
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REVERSE
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BOUNCE (Auto reverse at each end)
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SINGLE SHOT (Run once and stop) (in either direction)
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STOPPED
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MANUALLY STEPPED FORWARD
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MANUALLY STEPPED REVERSE
The chase RATE is recorded into memory in BPM (Beats Per Minute). You may smoothly take manual control
of the rate of any chase with the Edit wheel.
Chase stepping may be synchronised to the bass beat of an audio input signal (Sound To Light).
Traditionally, chases will snap (instantly switch) from step to step but in the Atom you may also elect to record
a FADE time for the chase so that the chase will crossfade from step to step.
A chase may be previewed and edited. The contents of any step may be changed, the rate varied and steps
may be inserted or deleted.
9.2 Recording Chases
Rapid Method
To record a Chase in the current page (running forward at 230 BPM), press;
[RECORD], (CHASE)
[S/A] (Chase number) (any of the RED S/A keys)
Each step of a Chase consists of a snapshot of the output which is taken when that step is “added”.
Create the first look on the output, then to record it as the first step, press;
[RECORD], (ADD STEP)
Create the next look on the output.
To record this step, press;
[RECORD], (ADD STEP)
Continue to create and record steps as above.
When all desired steps have been recorded, complete the chase by pressing;
[RECORD], (END CHASE)