Atom Operator Manual
Grab Master
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10.0 GRAB MASTER
10.1 Overview
The Grab master is a multi function master. It can be used as either;
•
A Grab master.
•
A Scene master.
•
A Chase master.
You change its function by simply
recording
or
copying
either a Grab, a Scene or a Chase into it.
10.2 Grab Master As A Grab Master
The Grab master allows you to “GRAB” and maintain the current output of the Atom by taking a “snapshot” of
the Atom's output and holding it the Grab master, thus freeing the rest of the Atom for other operations.
To “Grab” the output of the Atom, press;
[RECORD] (SCENE)
[S/A] (GRAB)
By default, the fade time for the Grab master is controlled by the Time Faders. The contents of the Grab
master (including its fade times), may be previewed and edited in exactly the same manner as a scene.
Refer to “PREVIEWING AND/OR EDITING A SCENE” in the “SCENES” chapter.
Typical Grab Operations
When you perform a “Grab” and then fade up the Grab master, it allows the Preset masters (and hence the
channel faders and/or Submasters) currently producing the output to be faded down whilst the Grab master
maintains the output. This allows the next look to be preset
blind
on either of the preset banks. This is most
useful in Wide and Scene modes as the Grab master effectively provides a second (or “Phantom”) preset.
In a typical operation, the current look is created on any of the channel faders or Submasters. To enable the
next look to be created, take a “Grab” of the output, fade up the Grab master to full and
then
fade down the
Preset masters. The look is maintained by the Grab master.
Preset the next look using any of the channel faders or Submasters. To crossfade to the next look, simply
fade up the Preset masters and fade down the Grab master.
In order to create the next look, “Grab” the current look in the Grab master, fade it up to full and
then
fade
down the Preset masters. As before, create the next look “blind” on the channel faders or Submasters.
You may continue to “Preset” and “Grab” for every new look that you require.
10.3 Grab Master As A Scene Master
Any existing Scene from any Page may be copied to the Grab master. The Grab master then performs like
any other Submaster containing a Scene. The fade times are determined by the time settings that were
recorded into the Scene that has been copied.
To copy a scene from any page of memory, to the Grab master press;
[RECORD] (COPY)
[PAGE], (If the desired page is already indicated, omit this step. If not, repeatedly press [PAGE] until desired
source page is shown, or hold [PAGE] tap [S/A] (Page number).
[S/A] (Scene number)
[S/A] (Grab master)
The Scene in the Grab master may be previewed and edited, exactly the same as a scene in a Submaster.
Refer to “PREVIEWING AND/OR EDITING A SCENE” in the “SCENES” chapter.
Hint; The Grabmaster may be used as a scene master in any mode of operation and so is especially
useful when operating in “Preset mode” or “Wide mode” where Submasters are not available to
replay scenes.