Let's take a look at a few of the less common SoftKey QuickJump presets built into 19.5. A SoftKey QuickJump uses the
Shift key modifier switch found on any
Fader Module in combination with the numeric and dedicates switches located on the Automation Module
Locate section as shown below. Without modifiers, the numeric section will simply mirror the functionality on your QWERTY keyboard section including the configured Pro Tools preferences. When the
Shift switch is held down, pressing various keys on the numeric section will change all of the SoftKey displays based on workflow.
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1) Holding
Shift while pressing the
MemLoc switch will access a full panel of
Markers or
Memory Locations in a vertical orientation. This is an alternative to simply pressing the
MemLoc switch which will allow you to access Memory Locations by paging within the right panel of the Automation Module SoftKeys.
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2) It's no secret that there are a large number of preferences for the S6 console strewn across several different pages: User Settings, Tracks Page, Home Page, etc. Holding
Shift while pressing
* is a handy way to access console preferences in structured menus which are fixed, promoting repetitious muscle memory. Certainly take advantage of loading and saving preference sets, but for minor tweaks, the preferences QuickJump can save time navigating.
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3) For a hybrid view of Automation, Monitoring and Scrolling, hold
Shift while pressing the
+ switch on the numeric section of the Automation Module. This takes the default view of Automation 1 and 2 and pushes them to the right side with Control Room Sources and Scrolling options presented on the left.
Remember that all of the SoftKey sections on the surface can be modified and customized, including the QuickJump functions we just described.
Jeff