GLD
Touch Screen Reference V1.2 – Issue 1 35
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8.
Ganging Screen
Use this screen to assign up to 8 Gangs.
A
Gang
links all or a selection of processing and routing
parameters for two or more channels or mixes of the same
type. For example, gang two mono input channels to use
with a stereo keyboard. The channels or mixes in a Gang
are known as 'Members'. The parameters are known as
'Attributes'.
A Gang must have channels of the same type
A channel or mix can only belong to one Gang
Ganging does not link the Preamps or Trim
Ganging provides absolute, not relative control
To assign a Gang
- Touch one of the 8 Gang tabs at the
top of the screen. This opens the view for that Gang.
A Gang with channels already assigned highlights orange.
Select either the Inputs or Mix tab. Touch the channels you
wish to gang or ungang. Channels of a type different to
those currently in a Gang disappear from the screen. Touch
the parameters you wish to link in the Attributes pane.
Adding the Routing attribute links the assignments and
sends from the ganged channels.
Touch
Apply
or
Cancel
to accept or delete the changes.
Using Gangs
Use the Gangs to suit the way you prefer to mix. Some
examples are:
Gang two mono channels to use with a stereo source such
as keyboard or a feed from a DJ. In this case you would
gang all processing but not the Pan. You could leave the
Fader and Mute unganged if you want independent control
of L and R level, or gang those too if you want to hide one
side on another layer and work with just one fader strip in
view. But remember to first adjust the Gain and Trim
separately for each side.
Gang the compressor across several channels such as
backing singers. This provides quick control without the
need to use up audio groups.
Gang two stereo Matrix GEQ only for combined control of
the Graphic EQ when working with two pairs of LR speakers
fed via the matrix in a distributed FOH system.
Gang several mono Aux mixes PEQ only for simultaneous
EQ of wedge monitors on stage. You could use this to 'top
and tail' the HF and LF response of all monitor wedges or
compensate for the sonic characteristics of the same type
of speaker.
