Studer Vista 1, Operating Instructions Manual

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Vista 1 Digital Mixing System
1-14 Introduction
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1.2 The Graphical Controller (GC)
An important feature of the Vista Digital Mixing System is the Graphical
Controller, also referred to as ‘GC’. The Graphical Controller application
can be used for operating all mixing console functions as well as to extend
the console functionality.
Specifically, the Graphical Controller’s extended functions include:
• General and channel-specific router control (defining the order of process -
ing elements, e.g. EQ or dynamics libraries, within a channel)
• Recall and management of snapshots and cue points
• Saving of desk clipboards
• Assignment of the DSP channels to the fader strips
• Tone generator and metering control
• Control group and linkage control
• Production and Title management
• System administration
Various display windows and dialog boxes logically group the individual
functions. Visual elements are optimized for simple and intuitive operation.
With the help of the easy-to-understand General Patch page, the setup of
router cross points is dramatically simplified, even for large mixing console
configurations. Via a Snapshot window, all mixing console parameters can be
stored and recalled using mouse clicks. Some of its most important functions
are also available as dedicated keys on Vista’s control bay.