NEW FEATURES
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* A number of audio mixers are now available with MIDI
controlled channel muting. Although one might expect this to
be implemented using assignable MIDI control change
commands, several manufacturers have elected to use MIDI
note-on commands instead.

In order to use these mixers with controller chasing, a new facility maps the Trackman mute controllers into MIDI note-on commands. A number of tracks may be set aside for external mute automation, and the pitch and velocity parameters can be set to suit various audio mixers.

The new parameters are accessed from the Trackman 'Goodies' menu. Select 'Set
Controllers...' to display the dialog box.
Start Track selects the first track to be set aside for note-on
automation. Decide how many tracks you wish to use and subtract it from 33. For instance, if you want to use 8 tracks set 'Start Track' to 25. Tracks 25 thru 32 will then be used for external mix automation. If you do not want any tracks used in this way set 'Start Track' to 33 or higher.

Start Note sets the MIDI note pitch that will be sent for the start track. Subsequent tracks will use higher notes in sequence. The start note needs to be set according to the MIDI implementation of the audio mixer. For instance on the Tascam MM-1 the first mute is activated by MIDI note 36. You can add an offset to this number if you wish to automate a particular section of the desk rather than all of it.

Off Velocity is used for a note sent when a Trackman mute changes to off. Check the MIDI specification of the mixer to determine this value. The Tascam MM-1 uses 32.

On Velocity is used as above when a mute changes to on. The Tascam MM-1 uses 96.

MIDI Channel sets the channel of the notes used for mute
control. Set this to the same channel as the external mixer.

MIDI Output Port selects which port is used for mute automation.

Unless you specifically require it, switch off 'Broadcast Mix' as this will just generate unwanted MIDI data. Note-on automation is sent regardless of this.

Set the other items in the automation section of the 'Goodies' menu as required. Use 'Save Preferences' on the MIDI menu to remember all these items.



* Screen Edit
It is now possible to nudge the mouse position using the left and right arrow keys. The mouse cursor will move in steps corresponding to the current quantisation interval. This is of particular benefit when entering notes from the MIDI keyboard.
