Solid State Logic AWS 900+, Owner'S Manual

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DAW Control Guide
AWS 900+ Owner’s Manual
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Introduction
When connected to a Digital Audio Workstation which supports the HUI control protocol, the AWS 900+ becomes
a powerful digital work surface controller, giving direct access to the most important controls within the DAW. The
console faders can be used to control the workstation faders and sends, the 24 channel D-Pots can be used to
control pans, sends and I/O functions and the Master Control Panel and plug-in controller provide easy access to
a range of other parameters.
For an up to date list of compatible DAW applications please go to: http://www.solid-state-logic.com. This section
is largely based on Digidesign’s Pro Tools package. The functionality of other packages will depend on their
implementation of the HUI protocol.
DAW Controller Features Summary
• Direct access to all major DAW mixing, editing and automation parameters
• Direct control of plug-in settings
• Integral colour TFT display with dedicated control keys
• High resolution rotary encoder (D-Pot) in every channel provides control of DAW pans, sends and I/O routing
• High quality motorised faders to write/replay level moves in your DAW
• Simple switching between console layer and DAW control layer
• Full remote control implementation
• Operation independent of platform or application
Communication with your DAW
The AWS 900+ connects to your DAW via three MIDI ports at the rear of the console. The AWS 900+ emulates
three HUI controllers. The HUI protocol is widely supported by DAW manufacturers.
Section 3 details the MIDI connections between console and computer.
Refer to your DAW manual for information on how to configure your software. Once configured and connected,
communication with the DAW will be initialised, and the level of the AWS 900+ channel faders, rotary controls and
master functions will be set to match the DAW controls (provided you are DAW Focus mode).
If the AWS 900+ console is not found, your DAW will inform you that a controller is not present. The AWS 900+
display shows the status of the three MIDI connections in the top right hand corner of the screen. A graphic
represents the three channel bays and the centre section of the console. Bays without MIDI communications are
shown with a red cross through them. Note that AWS 900+ MIDI port 1 connects channels 1-8 and the centre
section plug-in editor; MIDI ports 2 and 3 connect channels 9-16 and 17-24 respectively.
If MIDI communication fails on any bay recheck the DAW configuration, MIDI connections and MIDI interface for
correct operation.
When using your DAW without the AWS 900+, you should remove the AWS 900+ from the MIDI controllers section
of your DAW (please see the information specific to your DAW).
Section 5 – DAW Control Guide