Mackie DL1608 Reference Guide V1.2
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Lingo
Before diving into the features and functions of the Master Fader app, let’s take a few minutes to get
acquainted with the wording that will be used throughout this Reference Guide. Doing so will minimize
confusion and increase productivity, a great combination!
Tapping, Dragging, Flicking, Swiping, and Pinching
You already have an iPad...you wouldn’t be using this mixer otherwise! Getting around the
Master Fader app is similar to getting around the iPad and many of the other apps you currently
utilize. Let’s go over the functions you will be using:
There are a multitude of things to tap: mute and solo buttons, the presets and snapshots buttons
and other buttons scattered throughout the channel view [EQ, gate and compressor, and many
more]. In fact, you have already tapped a few things: the App Store icon, the FREE and INSTALL
buttons, etc. The Master Fader app works in similar fashion. In most cases, it is tap to engage, tap
again to disengage.
Some things may be double-tapped to reset to their default settings. For example, pans will be
centered, EQ will be set to 0 dB gain, etc.
Dragging is how to adjust faders, pans, EQ, gate, compressor and FX settings, graphic EQ and the
output selector to name just a few. Keep a finger on the iPad and drag the selected item to the
desired destination. You will become a master dragger of the master fader in no time!
Flicking is similar to dragging, but “faster”. In fact, flicking could be compared to a slap shot in hockey.
Flicking will be used mostly to view a different set of channels or in a mixer view swipe zone when a
“slower” drag just isn’t fast enough. We get it. You have places to go, people to see. Flick away.
Swiping will become second nature, as this is how to switch between channel views. Swiping may be
compared to the aforementioned flick, but instead of being like a slap shot in hockey, a swipe is more
like sweeping. That’s an easy way to remember it: swiping = sweeping! There is a whole page dedicated
to swiping, appropriately titled “The Swipe Zone”. Read all about it on page 33.
Pinching is the only function you probably will not use a whole lot. The only things that get
pinched are the EQ balls to adjust their Q and a loaf to get rid of waste and relieve tension.
Gesture
Action
Examples
Tap
To press or touch a control or item
(analogous to a single mouse click)
Adjust tools, mute, polarity,
ID buttons, etc.
Drag
To press down and slowly drag the feature to the desired
spot (that is, move side-to-side and up and down)
Adjust faders, pans,
channel view sliders, etc. and to
view a different set of channels
Flick
A very fast drag
View a different set of channels
Swipe
To make a sweeping motion with your
finger side-to-side or up and down
Navigate between channel views;
refer to The Swipe Zone on page 33
Pinch
Use two fingers to pinch open [zoom in] or close [zoom out]
Adjust EQ Q
